About this event
Alabama Region SCCA Road Rally Training
In preparation for an upcoming Road Rally, Alabama Region is hosting a Rally School. The school is aimed at newcomers to time-speed-distance (TSD) road rallys.
Date – Thursday August 31, 2023
Time – 7:00pm CDT (expected to last 1.5 – 2.0 hours)
Cost - $0.00 - You will need to check "fee" to proceed to register, but there is no cost
Venue – Zoom
Facilitators, Andy Williams, our Rallymaster and Jim Farris, one of our rally committee members, will lead you through the basics of participating in a TSD road rally under SCCA rules. We hope to have a mystery guest Rallymaster from another region insert helpful hints and help answer questions.
Topics include:
- What is a Rally
- Types of Rallys
- Priorities for Fun and Success
- Car Prep
- Personal Equipment
- Classes
- Team Communication
- Tips for Drivers & Navigators
- Registrations
- General Instructions
- The Day of the Rally
- Odometer Correction
- Route Instructions
- Route Following
- Staying on Time
- Use of the Richta Rally App
- Safety
- Questions.
Roughly a week before the event, you will receive a copy of the training slides and a Zoom invite. The training will be recorded and available later for those who missed it.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening, Aug 31st.
Our first TSD rally, Alabama Bulldog Bend, will be Saturday Oct 7, 2023, put it on your calendar!
Helpful hints and items for newcomers: