News, Views and How-To's of Road Rally
The article below originally appeared in the Winter 2012 edition of the Detroit Region SCCA newsletter Open Exhaust. At the time, I had had a decent, if not overwhelmingly spectacular, rally Navigator career at the Great Lakes Division levels. I had been fortunate enough to have won POR once before[Read More…]
Stick with me. It truly is a positive piece! “As of now, the exorbitant costs of international motor racing—Formula One in particular—is because of the engines. There are only a few constructors and the job is virtually a custom one. The Watkins Glen (N.Y.) and Mexico City promoters of Grand[Read More…]
A long-time supporter of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), the holder of the SCCA Archives, commissioned this brick in honor of Bruce Gezon, saying, “Bruce has certainly earned a place in the IMRRC.” At RReNews, we are grateful for those that help extend the accolades of our road[Read More…]
SCCA Women on Track (WoT), a part of the SCCA Foundation, honored a woman in our SCCA ranks from across our RoadRally, Solo, RallyCross, Racing-Club and Pro, and Track events – be they Navigators, Drivers, Administrators, Competitors, Crew or Enthusiasts! Amongst the women who represented SCCA RoadRally we had Jeanne[Read More…]
Ronald James Dunlop was an extraordinary guy, and I admired so much about him. He was very competitive. It didn’t matter if it was road rallies or geocaching or flying small aircraft, bowling, bass fishing, or rodeo riding; he wanted to be the best he could be. When we were running[Read More…]
The highest honor within SCCA’s RoadRally Program, presented to a deserving candidate by the RRB to recognize an SCCA Member who has gone above and beyond, exemplifying the highest degree of dedication, achievement, sportsmanship, and personal sacrifice to the sport while also making an outstanding contribution to the success of[Read More…]
SCCA Women on Track (WoT), a part of the SCCA Foundation, announced their latest Women on Track Initiative to expand participation of women in all facets of SCCA programs as participants, volunteers, leaders, or supporters, during the SCCA National Convention. With the full support of the SCCA RoadRally Board, the SCCA WoT[Read More…]
A look back at 1968 by Handley, and 57 Events Scheduled Before Season! Smuncher’s Attic is our gift from the Archives of Bruce Gezon. A National Champion (many times over), Rallymaster, friend, worthy competitor, and has a treasure trove of rally history. And in 2021, he will also be an inductee in the[Read More…]
I took a look at some old dash plaques that I had in a scrapbook. There wasn’t always a story involved; some plaques just seemed unique, clever, or whatever. The scrapbook also contained some photos of awards taken in a space-saving effort to photograph and discard some of them. I’m[Read More…]
Update: October 8, 2020 — We are delighted that sales have led to donations of over $2000 to the International Motor Racing Research Center! Thank you to those who have chosen the special signed-edition! Update: STOP THE PRESSES — May 2nd, 2020 — Change of plan!!! Don’t go to Amazon, yet click[Read More…]
The AROO CUP Mini-Rally Series, sanctioned by the Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon, is starting with the first of four rallies on March 2nd, followed by April 13, May 4, and June 1, in their 2025 season. Everyone is invited to try a 2-3 hour TSD road rally! TSDs (time-speed-distance)[Read More...]
The Rallye Glenwood Springs, now in it's 73rd year is the longest continually-held car rallye in North America. It brings cars and drivers of all marques together for three days of driving fun. Friday June 6 is our TSD Rallye from Denver to Glenwood Springs, followed by a Welcome Dinner[Read More...]
The Road Rally program of the Cascade Sports Car Club, also known as Cascade Geargrinders, offers beginner-friendly time-speed-distance road rallies that last three to four hours, starting and ending in the Portland area. The motorsport of Road Rally is a game you play while going for a drive in the[Read More...]
Hey you! Put down that Guidebook for the Recently Deceased and hop online to navigate The Rallye Club's Google Maps Beetlejuice Q/A Gimmick Rallye on Saturday, June 7th. The BeetleJuice BeetleJuice will also be a charity event, allowing rallyists to donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation or the Wounded Warrior[Read More...]
Great Race. Great adventure. This year, she starts at the iconic Back to the Fifties Weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and heads on the highways and byways to Lake Murray in South Carolina. The 2025 Great Race, as we post this, is officially sold out! Keep your eye on[Read More...]
