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CA: SCCA Cal Club First Friday Niter Social RoadRally
March 3, 2023 @ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
On March 3, 2023, grab your favorite musketeer and join the Santa Monica Sports Car Club and guest Rallymaster Joe Batwinis for the 3rd First Friday Niter of the year. There will be three legs with three stages per leg on this Tour rally of the Sierra Pelona Ridge. There are no traps this month and plenty of free zones to enjoy some of the region’s best driving roads. Just ensure you’re on time outside those free zones because the checkpoints are unmarked – like the pre-app days.
On that note, this rally uses the Richta GPS Competitor app for timing and scoring, with timing in seconds. This month’s maximum penalty is 60 seconds (1 minute) per checkpoint. The app is FREE and easy to use on any GPS-enabled smartphone. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store, or https://richtarally.com/; there is no need for additional timing equipment or clocks as your Official Time shows in the app!
Also, if you want to see all the scores at the Finish, download the FREE Richta Scoreboard app.
Please try to register online at msreg.com/FFN032023. This helps us figure out how many sets of instructions to print, trophies, etc. If that doesn’t work for you, you can still register in person at the start. We start in the rear lot of the Bank of America. In-person registration opens at 7:00 pm, with the first car out at 8:01 pm; there is a beginner/Richta meeting at 7:40 pm.
The rally will finish at IHOP, 1225 Truman St., San Fernando, CA 91340. This is close to the start, so it’s a short drive back in case you and your Navigator meet at the start location.
Is your usual rally partner not available for this FFN? Let Jeanne know, and she will attempt to match you up with another competitor seeking a partner to run with. Contact Jeanne at ean21@juno.com.
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