News, Views and How-To's of Road Rally
We are excited to host the first-ever Buccaneer Region SCCA RoadRally! This first event will be a “GTA” or “gimmick” road rally in the style of a “poker run.” Each car will drive on paved public roads to a specific checkpoint using their provided GPS navigation where they will draw a playing card from a[Read More…]
On a weekend with temperatures soaring above 107 degrees, the Texas Region held a Solo and Time Trials event. A dramatic reminder of a RoadRally “competitive differentiator” over other disciplines: no helmets or fire suits required, and the ability to roll up the windows and enjoy the comforts of a/c!
Before this event, one person had signed up on MotorsportReg, and one person had called me to say that he would pay at the event but didn’t want to sign up on MotorsportReg (although he uses MotorsportReg for other sporting events). Morgan is active in flagging and scrutinizing at Circuit[Read More…]
A RoadRally Regional Development Committee (RRDC) shall be appointed by the RRB to coordinate and administer the SCCA RoadRally Regional program. The RRDC is a sub-committee of the RRB and reports to the RRB. That is the official statement where the words stop, and the work begins for the RRDC. Starting from scratch in[Read More…]
“Our first TSD rally will be the Alabama Bulldog Bend Road Rally on Saturday, October 7, 2023!” Rallymaster Jim Farris continued, “We’re excited, I’ll send a logo/graphic once it is completed, plus some registration details.” You’re excited, and the RReNews Clan is delighted to see you continuing your SCCA Alabama[Read More…]
There was an old movie, “If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium,” back in 1969. For the SCCA Cal Club, Santa Monica Sports Car Club Chapter, theirs would be entitled, “If it’s the first Friday of the Month, This Must be Rally Day”! The Rallymaster for the October FFN, a[Read More…]
Quincy’s Quest Road Rally, by the SCCA Southern Indiana Region, will be Points Rally #4 in the Championship Season. This rally will use the Competitor Richta GPS app, so you will need it installed on a smart device (phone or tablet) before you get there. Pre-event registration is required. We will[Read More…]
SCCA Land O’Lakes hosts another “scatter rally” on Solstice Weekend. Please get in touch with the Rallymaster for more information on their Summer Solstice Navigational Scatter. Navigational Scatters were created to provide a rally challenge without the burden of staying on time.We track your progress using the MiRally transponders. Your[Read More…]
I’ve been busy with RoadRally stuff lately but have yet to have the chance actually to compete in a rally for over a year. So, when Rallymaster Chuck Hanson said that Sam Crites would Safety Check the Indy Region Dogwood Daze Tour Rally so that I could run the event,[Read More…]
SCCA Alabama Region made history last weekend by hosting its first known Road Rally, the Pine Mountain Trek. Not to scare anyone away after their first rally, it was sanctioned as a Trek, a lead-follow event that was not officially scored and thus not a competition. Saturday dawned chilly with[Read More…]
The 36th Annual Get the Dust-Off Rallye will be held on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, sanctioned by the MG's of Baltimore and is dedicated to the memory of Richard W. Murphy. It will start and finish at Dejon Vineyards! This will be a GTA (Game, Tour, Adventure) style rallye of[Read More...]
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! And it's a double scoop of adventure day with ice cream and a road rally! The World Famous Ice Cream Rally, sanctioned by the SCCA Southern Indiana Region, takes to the streets on Sunday, May 18th. Check in at Lic's Deli and Ice[Read More...]
The SCCA Land 'o Lakes Region welcomes you to their Spring Classic RoadRally, an SCCA Divisional Tour. This format emphasizes precise navigation and timing over speed, making it accessible and enjoyable for both novices and experienced rally enthusiasts. The rally takes you through the picturesque landscapes of western Wisconsin, providing[Read More...]