About this event
See who is entered: March Rally Entry List
Cascade Sports Car Club's Road Rally program (aka Cascade Geargrinders) offers beginner-friendly time-speed-distance road rallies, lasting three to four hours, starting and ending in the Portland area. These events are open to everyone - club members and non-members, all types of vehicles. Road rally is a game you play while going for a drive in the country. Play the game that takes you places. Season Flyer
The Cascade Geargrinders Saturday Road Rally Series kicks into gear on March 18. The March rally is the first of six in the Series. Teams who run three or more of the six rallies are eligible for Series Awards.
Entry fee:
$20 per car for CSCC members (either driver or navigator is a Cascade member)
$30 per car for non-members
Members save more with a Series Pass or Season Ticket
Schedule: March 18
First car out: 10:01 am
First car arrives at finish (approx.): 1:30 pm
Results emailed: after all cars finish
Zoom rally debrief: 7 pm
Entry requires a street-legal vehicle, a licensed and insured driver, a navigator, and a smart device (e.g., cell phone or tablet) running the Competitor Richta GPS Checkpoints app (app is free).
Start location: Dealers Supply in northwest Portland
Finish location: Fultano's Pizza in Scappoose
Event requirements
These events are conducted in accordance with Cascade Sports Car Club’s Road Rally Rules and in compliance with the Cascade Geargrinders Coronavirus Message.
Online registration is required. Day-of-event on-site registration is not available.
All communication about the rally occurs via email. Watch for emails and respond promptly.
After completing online registration by the March 15 midnight deadline, you will receive instructions to complete the virtual check-in on Thursday the 16th. You’ll need to register your assigned car number in the Competitor Richta app, e-sign the required event insurance waivers, and confirm your team’s registration information.
Each entry team must carry a smart device (e.g., cell phone or tablet) running the most current version of the Competitor Richta GPS Checkpoints app. Instructions for downloading and using the Richta app will be provided as part of check-in.
All occupants of the vehicle registered for this event - driver, navigator, passengers - must e-sign the required event insurance waiver. The link to e-sign the waiver will be provided as part of check-in. For occupants under age 18, a parent or legal guardian must e-sign “on behalf of a minor”.
After you’ve completed these check-in steps, you’ll receive the route instructions on Friday. You will need to print them. Friday evening at 7 pm there will be a Zoom Q&A meeting.
On Saturday morning, leave the start by your assigned out time. Follow the route instructions to the end. Results will be emailed after all teams have completed the course. Saturday evening at 7 pm there will be a Zoom rally debrief meeting. Take advantage of the Zoom meetings to ask questions.