About this event
Registration fees
Registration: $25 per car
Walk-up Registration: $35 per car
The Fulton Barn Quilt Trail is the largest barn quilt trail in Pennsylvania. It provides a beautiful drive through scenic valleys nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. For more details about the Frontier Barn Quilt Trail, visit their official web site. This Rally will use only a portion of the trail route. Route and driving directions provided day of check-in.
This Road Rally is designed to provide an enjoyable drive through the country side while conducting a Scavenger Hunt of Barn Quilts. This Rally is a “social” event and is not based on accurate time and distance. Scoring will be based on the ability of driver and navigator to answer questions about things seen on the route and staying on course, finishing in the appropriate time frame. Directions and mileage points will be provided to all participants at the registration check-in. Check points will be set up along the route. We are encouraging members and non-members to come out and enjoy the beautiful drive though the mountains of Fulton County. This would be a great opportunity to get younger family members involved in a driving activity. We welcome all to participate - SCCA membership is not a requirement. This event will take place rain or shine. Only extreme weather conditions would warrant cancelation.
A Road Rally is not a race. The roads are challenging, sharp curves, steep climbs and wildlife crossings all combined with an unknown route. Driver and navigator must work together to stay on course while looking for clues. Speed does not improve the score. Accurate answers and description of quilts sited will improve your overall score. There will be prizes in each class.
Event requirements
REGISTRATION
Pre-register here for $25. Once registered, make sure that your name shows up on the entry list to confirm your entry. Walk-ups will be accepted the day of the event for $35 registration fee. While SCCA membership is required for insurance purposes, courtesy of weekend memberships will be extended to all non-SCCA members at no additional cost. All licensed drivers are welcome to participate!
EVENT OVERVIEW
This is a GTA/Social Road Rally. There are no points towards any championship.
There are many variations of Road Rally—this is a "social" rally, which does not require participants to track time and accurate distance. Instead, each vehicle has a navigator who will read directions and route questions, and the driver will follow the instructions. The goal is to drive the directions accurately, look for barn quilts along the way, and answer questions about the quilts and the route. At the end of the rally, the driver and navigator team will submit their answer sheet to be tallied. Scoring and determination/announcement of winners will occur at the conclusion of the event.
The intention is to have a pleasant Saturday drive, following the speed limits and all local laws. Enjoy yourself, enjoy the view and spot the quilts! This is a rural route and there will not be facilities along the way (only one bathroom stop!). Make sure to use the restroom before departing, and take water and snacks along for passengers.
Additional Notes of Importance:
- The official instructions will be provided at the check-in at on-site registration; mileage will be included to help you determine if you are on course.
- Each navigator should have a pencil or pen (and perhaps a clip board) to record answers to the event questions.
- Vehicles will depart the start point with at least one minute between each vehicle, and each vehicle will have a number I.D.
- There will be check points along the route to verify that participants are on the correct route.
- Warning: don't play follow the leader! Vehicles ahead of you may make a wrong turn.
- Each car will be driving approximately 60 miles, total.
- This is NOT a race; ALL traffic laws must be followed.
NUMBERS
Each car is required to display a number. If you have magnetic numbers (from autocross/rallycross/other programs), you're welcome to sign up and use them. If you do not, paper numbers will be provided at check-in on site.
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
- Novice Driver with novice navigator age 14 and under (we want to get some kids involved)
- Novice Driver with novice navigator age 15 up
- Experienced driver 1 to 5 Road Rally events with age 14 and under navigator
- Experience driver 1 to 5 Road Rally events with age 15 up navigator no experience
- Experience driver 1 to 5 Road Rally event with navigator 15 experience
- ++Experienced driver with 5 plus Road Rally events with experienced Navigator
- Driver and/or Navigator is local resident of McConnellsburg (50 mile radius)
REQUIREMENTS
You must show your valid driver's license. If you are not an SCCA member, a weekend membership form must be completed on-site or via MotorsportReg.com at no additional charge.
Driver qualifications:
- A driver’s license and a car
- Capable of listening to the navigator and remembering what they were told
Navigator qualifications:
- Some organizational ability (to handle the paperwork and keep track of route instructions)
- Not prone to motion sickness while reading in the car (if you do get motion sick, taking medicine prior to the event often allows you to still enjoy the event)
Notes:
- You may have in addition to the Driver and Navigator other passengers in the vehicle (not exceeding legal capacity for vehicle).
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For each additional passenger, 3 points will be deducted from your final score. This is done because there will be an advantage having additional eyes on the route looking for Quilts and clues
- Example: two back seat passengers your score would have six (6) points deducted—three (3) per passenger
EVENT VENUE AND TIMETABLE
Check-in: Parking Lot behind 211 Lincoln Way E., McConnelsburg, PA
- 10:00AM: Registration opens
- 11:00AM: Registration closes
- 11:00AM: Vehicles begin route
- Estimated time to complete the rally: 2 hours
- 3:00pm (or earlier): Results and award ceremony
Final Destination: Same as check-in
DIRECTIONS
GPS: 210 E. Maple St. McConnelsburg, PA
McConnellsburg, Pa Fire Hall
Start/Finish @parking lot behind 211 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, PA. From Lincoln Way E. turn onto S. 3rd St. From 522 turn onto E. Pine St or you may also access via E. Maple Street and then S. 3rd St. Look for signs to enter parking area. Signage will be posted day of event noting SCCA Barn Quilt ROAD RALLY.