There is a Rally In Bancroft, Ontario on November 19-20th im not sure how many of you guys would go but i just thought maybe u guys would want to know about it

website - http://www.tallpinesrally.com/2003/Home/Welcome.asp

 

I'd do it but if I wreck my car then I am screwed.

 

I wish this was in us.

 

I'd go just to watch. I don't think you have to participate. I'll have to check my schedule as I don't think I am in town then.

 

I remember the Subie club had a lot of police problems on their way there. Its a really nice area though.

 

i live right near bancroft for like 4 years and never knew about it but now i know and i plan on going to watch

 

Hmm, I'd probably be very interested in going!!

Anyone else from montreal and ottawa?

fluke

 

Just remember that If your car is Leased you can't enter. I think It works like that with finiancing aswell. Just a FYI

 

im semi close to ottawa 2 hours amd about 45-60 min from bancroft (place of the rally)

 

I'm sure Danno is right, if anyone wanted to compete in the "stock" class (not sure of the exact classifications..), you'd have to make sure your actual "contract" (leasing, financing or otherwise) will let you..

At any rate, you'd probably want to have at least a kill switch, a security cage, new seat belts, etc.. I don't think many of us are actually thinking of _participating_ at this point in time...
(Although it would be fun to find an older Evo for example, prep it for rallye racing... The mitsu dealership I go to is owned by Mr. Losier, who drives a green evo V and will be participating at this rallye...)

SO! Who else wants to go WATCH ?


fluke

 

Legally, you are free to enter your car in a competitive event (such as a rally or SCCA race) even if it's leased/financed. But you can kiss your warranty and insurance goodbye!


Exactly. Even in "stock" classes, you still need to meet the appropriate FIA or SCCA safety regulations. That means 6-point cage, racing seats for both driver and passenger, 5-point quick-release harnesses, disabled airbags, and hard-mounted fire extinguisher. That's pretty much the minimum level of car prep.


I plan to get into rally racing eventually. But starting with a highly-competitive AWD class would be very discouraging (and a little dangerous!). I plan to start with a fairly stock FWD car. An old VW Rabbit or GTi is very competitive in it's class. And running costs are very cheap.


I'm very interested. We should plan a caravan or carpool.

Emre