The Great Canyon Carving Rally
How well do you follow instructions? Are you looking for a legal way to compete in your car on public roads? Do you like Sunday drives? Then the Great Canyon Carving Rally is waiting for you.
If you've participated in a TSD rally before, then we don't need to tell you want to expect. If this will be your first Time/Speed/Distance Rally here is what you need to know:
You and your navigator will follow a series of instructions leading you to various checkpoints along the course. The goal is to arrive at each checkpoint at the appointed time. Along the way you'll be instructed where to turn and what speed to travel. If you arrive early or late to a checkpoint, your score is docked by that time. The car that has the least deviation from the rallymaster's time is the winner.
Depending on whether you are an experienced rallyist or just starting out, your instructions may include trick questions, or more (or less) explanation of exactly what and where you should be. The route will be the same, but newbies get easier to follow directions.
All roads are public, paved, and shared with non-rallyists. No one will ever be asked to break a law, exceed a posted speed limit, or drive dangerously. In fact, most rallys are written well below the speed limit. The idea isn't to complete the course as fast as you can, but to complete the course by following the directions as closely as you can.
Some people go all out with fancy clocks and computers. But you can have a great time with just a calculator, a pencil and a piece of paper.
Trophies will be awarded, lunch will be provided.
The chapter's new rallymaster, Bill Carrigan, has provided the following documents with more information about rallying.
Try it, you'll like it.