About this event
Welcome to The FIRM 2023 Rally-X Series!
Registration is $250 For the 1st 10 to register.
$250 For the rest. ;) Register early!
Open to 2WD and AWD cars. SxS ARE permitted - They must have a full cage and wrist restraints or window nets. Certain trucks may be eligible. Please check prior to registering a truck.
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION
- There are 5 different car classifications, referred to as “Groups”.
- 4 wheel drive vehicles are grouped by engine displacement, with a 1.4 modifier applied to forced induction applications.
- Ex: a WRX with a 2.0L turbocharged engine’s adjusted displacement is 2.8L (2.0 X 1.4)
- Two-wheel drive vehicles are grouped by front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive drivetrain.
Group A 4 Wheel Drive, 2.5L and under
Group B 4 Wheel Drive, over 2.5L
Group C Front Wheel Drive
Group D Rear Wheel Drive
Group E Side-by-Side (SxS)
Vehicles should have their race number (selected during registration) and Group letter displayed on each side of their vehicle. Numbers and letters should be at least 8” tall and a contrasting color to the body or background. Drivers are responsible for providing and installing numbers/letters prior to technical inspection.
Side-by-Sides must have a full cage, 5 or 6pt harness, full-face helmets with shields or goggles. Motorcycle helmets are permitted for Side by Sides ONLY, cars must have SA2015+ helmets.
Additional event decals may be required and if so will be provided at technical inspection.
If a registered competitor would like to protest the eligibility of a vehicle in their class they may enquire with the chief scrutineer. All decisions are at scrutineer’s discretion.
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VEHICLE SAFETY
- Any loose items must be removed from the vehicle.
- Convertibles must have a hard top, T-top and Targa top vehicles must have their panels in place.
- Battery tie-downs are required.
- All wheel studs must be in place with no missing lug nuts.
- Tires can not be showing any cord or deep rips/tears.
- Seat belts are required and must be worn during competition.
- Roll cages are strongly encouraged for all vehicles.
- Modifications are subject to the approval of the scrutineers, keep it fun but keep it safe.
- If a car suffers major damage during the event it may be pulled from competition at any time by the scrutineers.
- If possible have tow hooks installed on front and rear of vehicle. We are not responsible for any damage incurred during removing your vehicle from the course or property.
Rally-X Schedule (subject to change)
- 7:00 a.m. Gates Open*
- 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Vehicle tech
- 8:30 a.m. Mandatory Drivers Meeting
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Stages Hot
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Stages Closed for Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stages Hot
- 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Awards
- 6:00 p.m. - Gates Close
*The schedule is subject to change. The FIRM may suspend or cancel operations if severe weather is in the area.
Event requirements
VEHICLE SAFETY
- Any loose items must be removed from the vehicle.
- Convertibles must have a hard top, T-top and Targa top vehicles must have their panels in place.
- Trucks must be pre-approved for the event.
- Battery tie-downs required.
- All wheel studs must be in place with no missing lug nuts.
- Tires can not be showing any cord or deep rips/tears.
- Seat belts are required and must be worn during competition.
- Roll cages are strongly encouraged for all vehicles.
- Modifications are subject to the approval of the scrutineers, keep it fun but keep it safe.
- If a car suffers major damage during the event it may be pulled from competition at any time by the scrutineers.
- If possible have tow hooks installed on front and rear of vehicle. We are not responsible for any damage incurred during removing your vehicle from the course or property.
