About this event
The 2017 SCCA AAR Road Rally Season, kicks off with our first GTA event on Saturday, May 20.
GTA means Games, Touring, and Adventure. This event will be geared towards novice drivers or drivers new to our Region, with a lot of extra, helpful information from our more advanced drivers. Registration and participation in this rally will give participants a complimentary pass to the Tune In The Spring car show, as well as a zero-cost weekend membership to SCCA that can be used toward a full membership.
The Rally will begin from the Valley Hotel, at 606 S. Alaska St. in Palmer, and wind around the Wasilla and Palmer area. All registrations must be paid-in-full before Registration closes on Saturday May 20th at 12PM.
Schedule for Saturday - May 20
11:00am - Arrive at Valley Hotel
12:00pm - Registration closes, orientation begins
1:00pm - First car sent out
3:30pm - Approximate end time at Alaska Transportation Museum
All competitors will need to come by Registration upon arrival — both those who registered online and those who register at the event Saturday morning. You will then head to Tech for your vehicle inspection. Vehicles already inspected during a 2017 RallyCross, 2017 Solo (autocross), or 2017 PCA AK event with no modifications since the event do not need to be re-inspected.
Our orientation will include a brief talk by the Safety Steward and Rally master. It will cover the basics of how to read the directions and how to successfully complete this event. This is event will run rain or shine so please be prepared.
Feel free to come by earlier to eat breakfast or lunch at the Valley Hotel.
Please arrive early to allow time to settle your gear, prepare your car, and get through Tech Inspection before orientation. Remember, this event is more about having a fun drive than "racing" and your vehicle needs to be road-worthy.
Don't forget your Driver's License!
Event requirements
REGISTRATION and ENTRY FEES
The event does not have an entry cap. Registration is required for entry, and the entry fee is $10 for SCCA Members and non-members. A weekend membership is required for non-members and can be added for no additional charge. Weekend memberships purchased/received for Road Rally events are eligible to go towards a full membership.
Registering and participating in this Road Rally will also provide a complimentary visitors pass to the Tune In The Spring Show.
All competitors are encouraged to pre-register at the official online registration site for 2017 events at www.alaskascca.motorsportreg.com.
Short version of entry fees:
Driver fee: $10
Navigator fee: $10
Weekend Membership fee: $Free
Note: All cars must have a driver and a navigator, for a total of $20 per car.
DRIVERS LICENSES AND WAIVER
Minor Waivers: Competitors must present a valid driver’s license and sign the Event Waiver. If any competitors or other riders in any competition vehicle are under 18 years-of-age, a Minor Waiver signed by both parents (or legal guardians) must be signed and presented to the Rally Master prior to competition. Contact the Rally Master (Sayrah) at slangmill@gmail.com to obtain a Minor Waiver form.
Helmets: Helmets are not required for Road Rally.
CLASSES, CAR PREPARATION AND MODIFICATIONS
The 2017 SCCA Alaska Region will offer two driver classes: Open and Novice. Cars will have two classes as well: unprepared and prepared.
Each competitor will be required to present their vehicle ready for inspection to the Tech Inspection Team immediately following Registration. Vehicles shall have mufflers, working seatbelts, and NO leaking fluids, in addition to the other items on the Tech Sheet.
Since this event is held on public roads, vehicles without current registration or proof of insurance will be denied entry.
Drivers/navigators can register as Novice if they have participated in less than 5 Road Rally GTA, Tour, and/or TSD events at any level (regional, national, etc) with any organization. Open will be for all other participants. The car will be classed as Open if one or both competitors are registered in the Open class.
Cars will be classified as Unprepared as long as there is no on-board rally computer or any device physically or wirelessly connected to the vehicle that calculates distance, speed, or time not standard for the vehicle from its manufacturer. Cell phones that are not connected to the vehicle are allowed in the unprepared class. Vehicle class will be taken from the Driver's registration.