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[TimHayosh]

Just back from Rally school. Met up with BIll Barfoot, the promoter for Arizona for rally events. He told me he just inked a deal with Canyon Offroad Park to host a rallycross once a month. This starts next Saturday (3/2/02). You can drive your street car. No cage, seats, fuel cell, or anything like that is required. Just a basic street car. He was also VERY interested in having off-road trucks show up. He said that if 3 of the same "type" of vehicle show up, they can have their own class. Fee's (cheap) and other specifics are available at <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.rallycrossusa.com/>http://www.rallycrossusa.com/</A>

This is a great oppertunity to see your driving skills develop. They will have timing gear, etc as well as people organizing the whole thing. Tech inspection (does it have seat belts?) begins at 9am +/-. You don't even need a helmet, since there will be some there for you to use.

FWIW, I would be happy to share all the things I learned this weekend at school with anyone that wanted to learn about Left Foot Breaking, Hand Brake turns, etc.

This is also a great way to see other fully prepared rally cars and meet some of the drivers. Hanging out over the weekend with them was just like hanging out with off-roaders. They're just like us.

See you there,

Happy motoring, Tim

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[Jerry Zaiden]

Tim,

Do they do rally cross in California? If so what is the link to their web site.

Thank you,
Jerry Zaiden

[Marshall]

Jerry,
They sure do. There was one today in Ridgecrest. There is also a series at the Toomstone Paintball park in Crona. I dont have any web adress's maybe Tim does. Hey Tim I just got back myself from the school. Pretty cool, we ( my wife and I) learned a bunch about all the tech stuff ( route books, time cards , etc). The driving part seamed to be more geared toward people who had never got there car loose. There was just too many cars and too little time to really get much instruction. All in all had a great time. If all goes well we plan on running the Rim. Marshall

[TimHayosh]

Jerry, I haven't seen the 2002 RallySprint Schedule yet but, I know there will be an event April 6 at:
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, Ca

The contact is Scott Bottomley ralmeister@aol.com. Drop him an email, and he can fill you in on the details.

WARNING! There may be a difference between a RallySprint and a RallyCross! The Tombstone stuff is listed as a RallySprint, which may require a rally prepared car. This is unlike a RallyCross, in which you can use a basic street car (even a rental! I've done that twice now!).

For more info, just go to the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.californiarallyseries.com/>CRS webpage</A>. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for, just send an email to anyone listed. They are all very interested in helping. They're great people and want to see the sport grow.


Happy motoring, Tim

[TimHayosh]

Here's the total CRS sched. They just added a bunch of RallyCross events.


California Rally Series
2002 Event Schedule
as of February 25, 2002

* CRS Rallycross Championship Event

Feb 23-24
CRS Rally School presented by Subaru Wester Region
and RallyCross
Ridgecrest, CA * Ray Hocker
760-375-3289

March 2 Phoenix RallyCross, Phoenix, AZ * Bill Barfoot

March 23 Shake-down event
no championghip point
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, CA
Gabe Pari

April 6 Seed 9 RallySprint
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, Ca 1
Scott Bottomley

May 3-4 Rim of the World Rally
Palmdale, CA 2/3 Mike and Paula Gibeault
760-375-8704

May 18 CRS Rally-X Championship Event
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, Ca * Gabe Pari

Aug. 24 Gorman Ridge Rall
, Frazier Park, CA 3 Ray Hocker
760-375-3289

Sept. 14-15 CRS Rally School presented by Subaru Wester Region
and RallyCross
Palmdale, CA *
Mike and Paula Gibeault
760-375-8704

Sept. 21 Treeline ClubRally
Monrovia, CA 3
Pete Morris

Sept. 28 CRS Rally-X Championship Event
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, Ca * Gabe Pari

Oct. 12 Las Vegas Region RallyCross
Jean, NV *
Scott Bottomley

Nov. 1-2 Prescott Forest Rally
Prescott, AZ
2/3
Bill Barfoot

Nov. 9 Las Vegas Region RallyCross II
Jean, NV * Scott Bottomley

Nov. 23 CRS Rally-X Championship Event
Tombstone Paintball Park, Corona, Ca * Gabe Pari

Dec. 13-15 Ramada Express Hotel & Casino International Rally
Laughlin, NV 2/3/1
Roger Allison
Ray Hocker


Happy motoring, Tim

[WRC]

Great info Tim! Thanks. No one can say that there isn't enough going on with the local rally scene.

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://wrcss@hotmail.com>Sean R.</A>

[BIG_FAT_LOSER]

Really interestd in the April 6 event. Anyone going? Se what my hooptie yota can do.

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[Tyson]

Hmmmm, Pat I may take my truck out there and test it out as well. I am not familiar with rally stuff (sorry) how are the tracks, Im guessing pretty flat if you can use a stock car. Is it mainly turns and stuff? Sorry for my ignorance I "usually" stick to bikes and trucks but I'm interested in all off road activities.

Later

You may beat me in the flats, but watch out in the whoops! ! !

[Marshall]

I plan on being there. Just putting the last touches on the "rally toy". It will be (if ready) a good place to figure the little $h!# box out.

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[BIG_FAT_LOSER]

Not to sure what it entails, Sitll e-mailing and calling. I'll let ya know what I find out.

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