SCCA Colorado Rallycross

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Click here to view our RallyCross Promo Video 2010 (http://www.tim-hardy.com/rally/Rally.html)

Schedule: (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/schedule)

General Information:
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Course set-up
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Tech inspection
9:30 AM to 9:40 AM Drivers meeting
9:40 AM to 10:00 AM Course worker check-in & assignments
10:00 AM First Car Out – racing starts for morning session
Noon to 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM First Car Out – racing starts for afternoon session
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Course clean-up & results posted[/url]

Cost:
$30 for SCCA Members
$45 for Non-SCCA Members

Further RallyCross Information:
Photos can be found here (https://ams.scca.com/netforum/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=LoginRequired&Site=scca) and here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dkabal/collections/72157616477128408/)
Videos (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&Itemid=49)
Online forum (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=48)
SCCA Holy grail rule book (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/news/rallycross-rules%E2%80%94the-basics)
Mailing list with up to date info/questions (http://coloradorally.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/rally)
Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=100128943378484)

After a short recess for the Global Rallycross Last Chance event at PPIR and the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, the Colorado RallyCross season resumed with Event #5 at Pueblo Motorsports Park on Saturday, July 9, which will be now followed by Event # 6 at C.O.R.E. on July 30. As in past seasons Pueblo promised to be feverishly hot and dusty in the morning and nice muddy showers at the start of each run group in the afternoon. Either way it provided everyone with plenty of competition and challenges to stay on top. It also included the inaugural appearance of the new CO R-X equipment van which will help us keep our events on time and schedule!

Be sure to register for the next event at CORE in Deer Trail on July 30th. If you've never competed in a RallyCross this course always provides a great surface to learn on and have a great time!

R.Sealey
#39 PA

Moved your thread to that region. May get more response from people in that area to either participate or spectate.

Sounds like a cool event ... too bad I am not near at all.

-Ray-

Ah good call. I wasn't to sure where to put it.

I know that the Huston area has a Solo group (http://www.houscca.com/solo/index.php) and I'm pretty sure there is someone who's been trying to get a group together in the Houston area.

9 more days to go until CO-RX takes on CORE for the second time this season. So get your check lists going of what to bring and take care of all of those little rattles, leaks, fuel levels and check those tire pressures. Because it's going to be a blast!

And even if your not sure you'll make it don't forget to preregister, it doesn't cost you anything and doesn't cause us any troubles if you don't make it. But it sure helps getting in and out of registration so that you can get through Tech and get plenty of course walks in before the drivers meeting. http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration

Can't wait to see you all there!

-R.Sealey
#39 PA

Another great event at Colorado Off Road Extreme, we so far ahead of schedule that we were treated with an additional run at the end of the day! The next Rally Cross will be a 2 day National event at the National Truck Driving School in Fountain Colorado on August 20th-21st. All SCCA members and non members can run and try their skills up against what is always a excitement filled event!

Think of the best day you’ve ever had in your entire life. Now multiply that by ten and that’s what Event #7 in the 2011 Colorado RallyCross series will be like. Join us for the SCCA National Challenge event on August 20-21 at the fabulous U.S. Truck Driving School in Fountain, Colorado. Match your driving skills against 80+ competitors from across the country (or at least the Front Range and Utah). Here’s the scoop on the event:

* Entry fee for the two-day event is $80 for SCCA members and $90 for non-members (includes a $10 SCCA weekend membership). Your entry fee includes a mouth-watering barbecue dinner Saturday evening and all the fresh, crisp Colorado air you can breathe.

* All competition vehicles must display a SCCA RallyCross windshield banner and two RallyCross bumper stickers (one on each side of the vehicle). Banners ($5) and stickers ($3 each) will be available at Registration.

* All vehicles must display car number and vehicle class on each side of the vehicle. And for all you blue tape slackers, spend some coin on magnetic numbers.

* Since this is a national event, there will be eight competition classes: Stock Front/Rear/All, Prepared Front/Rear/All, and Modified Two/All. Despite rumors to the contrary, there will not be a “Special” class for wayward Berettas, ugly Volvos or any can driven by Jonathan Olschewski.

* Camping will be available on site after 5:00 PM Friday.
* Watch this site for updates on hotel discounts. The closest hotels are in Fountain and Pueblo
* Loaner helmets will be available at the event.

Two words about PRE-REGISTRATION (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration): DO IT! Be sure to pre-register (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) using the Registration tab above. No problem if you pre-register but aren’t able to attend. There will be a $10 late fee for all day-of-event registrations.

Here is the tentative event schedule (subject to change):

SATURDAY
7:30 AM Begin Registration, Tech and Course Walk
9:00 AM Class inspection
9:15 AM Welcome & Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM Heat 1 (Two run groups; 3-5 runs per group)
1:00 PM Lunch break (food available on site)
2:00 PM Heat 2 (Two run groups; 3-5 runs per group)
6:30 PM Dinner (provided on site)

SUNDAY
8:00 AM Cars in grid
8:30 AM Drivers meeting
9:00 AM Heat 3 (Two run groups; 2-4 runs per group)
1:30 PM Competition ends
2:00 PM Awards Ceremony

Even though we still have 2 more big events in Colorado. We are only months away from the 2011 SCCA RallyCross National Championship which will be held on the grounds of the Tulsa Raceway Park's hard packed dirt overflow parking lots!

So be sure to fill out your time off sheets from work and mail in your registration found at the SCCA's websiteSCCA's website (http://www.scca.org/event.aspx?hub=2&event=18290). Be sure to also check back at their site for further information.

And be sure to also send in your Contingency forms (http://www.scca.org/contingencies.aspx?hub=2&cid=12) for some big time mula from Honda, Subaru and Volkswagen. With all of our fast drivers, there's not reason for us all to race for a little money as well.

See you out there!
R.Sealey
#39 PA

Only a few more days until Colorado's 2011 2 day National Challenge. So get your pre-registration (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) in before 7pm on Thursday (08-18-2011) and beat the long lines and rush Saturday morning.

If you're thinking about racing, but aren't sure if you'll actually be able to attend, pre-register anyway so that we have your paper work if you show up. No penalty or cost for pre-registering if you're a no-show.

Cost to race: $80 for SCCA members; $90 for non-members ($10 weekend membership). Both include BBQ on Saturday night!

Can't wait to see you there!

you should post this over on the URSCCA forums. we've got a rally section over there..

how many more events are left i been wanting to go to all ofem so far but im either broke or cant get it off :-(. it doesnt take any kind of fee to volunteer and get a feel for it does it?

you should post this over on the URSCCA forums. we've got a rally section over there..
Yeah... but then that would mean we would have to socialize more then once a year when we come over in March. [:)]

how many more events are left i been wanting to go to all ofem so far but im either broke or cant get it off :-(. it doesnt take any kind of fee to volunteer and get a feel for it does it?
There are still 4 events left in the season. So head over to check out the schedule (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/schedule) to pick one

With only 6.5 hours to go before the cut off for pre-registration (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) (which is good for $10 off!) it's looking to be a great turn out this weekend!

So if you haven't registered yet, you should probably just take 3 minutes do the old "right click" -> "open in new tab" (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) and register! Then be sure to go back to checking out the "funny" cat videos in the "Off Topic" sections.

Just 4 days until the last 2011 RallyCross event at the US Truck Driving School! So get preregistered (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) by Thursday night to not only save yourself time, but also everyone else come Saturday morning.

Also online preregistration for the National Championship (http://www.scca.com/newsarticle.aspx?hub=2&news=4140) is open

Can't wait to see you all through the dust!

Like Ghostbusters, CO-RX is coming back with more action! So sign up for what I'm sure will be a very spooky Halloween RX on the 29th at Pikes Peak International Raceway, costumes optional. This months event will be the same as it was in May with BOTH tarmac and gravel all in one course!

And for those of you who weren't out at Tulsa, Colorado brought home 10 of the 33 total trophies from Tulsa! Two of which were National Champions, congrats to Kubo and Keith! And if we count the California and Alaska defectors, the tally comes to Twelve trophies and Three Champions. Way to go Colorado! Video from Sunday's great course can be seen below.

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The Colorado National Championship Group
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SCCA Colorado RallyCross Halloween Costume Party
Event #10 10/29/2011

With Halloween weekend falling on our second to last event of the year we figure we might as well have a bit more fun then usual. So bring out your best Halloween costume ideas. And seeing so many people seem to enjoy dressing up their animals we might as well dress up our old beaters.

People costumes are open to participant. They may not hinder the drivers motion, vision, driving ability (for those who have any) or any other possible safety issue.

Vehicles may not have any added parts that can fall off, disrupt the event or benefit the vehicle in anyway.

If a Event Steward feels the costume (person or vehicle) is not safe or acceptable in any form the participant must fix or remove it without causing event delays or else forfeit their runs and possibly times

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Great turn out on Saturday guys! Glad to see so many new and old faces could make it out. Even after a few course change hiccups we were still able to get 7 runs in and be done by 5.

Just a heads up to everyone, it looks like it will be snowing on Wednesday with a chance of snow again in Friday and Saturday with temps in the low 50's. So be prepared for wet and chilly weather this weekend.

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WHAT: 2011-12 Colorado RallyCross Awards Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, February 4, 2012
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
WHERE: Quaker Steak & Lube
10392 Reed Street
Westminster, CO 80021

http://www.coloradorallycross.org/forums/news-and-anouncements/front-page-news/1210-2012-r-x-season-just-around-the-corner

Start Your Engines! Test & Tune and Driver's School will be on Saturday, March 3 at Colorado Off Road Extreme. See the latest info at
http://www.coloradorallycross.org/forums/news-and-anouncements/front-page-news/1223-ladies-amp-gentlemen-start-your-engines

Are you guys excited yet or what!?!? I know I am, the next 11 months of your lives has been released!!! Find out where you'll be spending it and more at our site!

http://www.coloradorallycross.org/forums/news-and-anouncements/front-page-news/1234-the-2012-co-r-x-schedule-read-it-know-it-live-it

Come check out the newest addition to Colorado RallyCross. Here (http://www.zazzle.com/corallycross/gifts) you'll find all of your needs for looking good on the track, at the office or while sitting at home playing Richard Burns Rally. Currently there are printed Colorado RallyCross logo-ed Men's AND Women's shirts, hats, Hoodies, Water bottles, mugs, and most importantly STICKERS and business cards. If you see something on the site that we currently don't offer but your interested in it then send me an email at Store@ColoradoRallyCross.org.

While we only collect a very small percent which that goes back to our non-profit organization, unfortunately we can't control the prices, so some of it might come off as a bit steep looking. And if you do have any issues then please contact Zazzle and not us, for once again we are just the middle men.

If you placed an order for a Brown or Orange Silk screen shirt a few months back and your not interested in what the store has to offer, then once again let us know at Store@ColoradoRallyCross.org. Once there's 12 or more orders then we can place them. Those shirt start out at $16.75 each and go down the more that are ordered.

And if you ordered a Polo or Hat a few months back then contact Store@ColoradoRallyCross.org about them. The prices came to $25 for the embroidered Polo shirts and $17 for the embroidered hats.

The Colorado RallyCross Logo was created and provided by the great and honorable Ken Cashion. We ask that you respect it, and the available selections without changing them too much. Thank you for helping keep the "Brand look" the same for better group recognition.

http://www.zazzle.com/corallycross/gifts

Are you excited, I sure am! Because we only have 4 more days to take care of all those little projects we've been procrastinating on all Winter before the start of the 2012 RallyCross season at CORE!

Be sure to save your time in line and everyone else's by pre-registering (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration). As we've said before prices have gone up $5 to help cover equipment costs, so it's now $40 for SCCA Members and $50 for Non-Members. And when you are signing up for your SCCA memberships make sure you put yourself down under the Continental Divide Region, for we haven't been part of the Colorado Region for a couple of seasons now.

Also make sure that you get to grid and your worker positions on time. I can't stress enough how much this cuts out a full run per heat. Yes you heard me right, that can cut out 2 extra runs a day! Timing will be confirming with every corner that you at your spot at 10am and again after lunch at the time which is announced to be back by. If you are not there when they've checked your corner then your first run of that session will be marked as a DNF. So please help your times and our schedule times by being on time.

And lastly don't forget we will all be at CORE again on Sunday morning for the Test-N-Tune/School. It will be $35 per person which will cover your entry fee to the park as well as seat time at both the School and Test-N-Tune. There is no need to register before hand, just find Eric as usual and sign up with him the morning of.

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Course set-up
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Tech inspection
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Drivers meeting
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM Course worker check-in & assignments
10:00 AM First Car Out – racing starts for morning session
Noon to 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM First Car Out – racing starts for afternoon session
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Course clean-up & results posted

See you all bright and early Saturday morning!

Ryan Sealey
Series Chairman
Colorado RallyCross

Thank you everyone who made it out this weekend. There was a great turn out of both new and old faces which we hope to see more of soon! All of which were laying out great times and were taking care of what needed to be done on the workers end. Thank you ALL for showing up ON TIME after lunch, we were able to send the first car out much faster then we have in a long time.

For those of you who missed out on the school it was a great setup which allowed the students to focus on 1 of 5 features for 30 minutes so that they can get plenty of time to nail it before moving on to the next one. And nail it they did! Because during lunch the features magically turned into a full on RX course where they were able to see how everything the learned through the day links together.

Thank you Aaron Miller, Michael Miller & Angelica Miller for your great work at taking of getting the afternoon course setup! It was such a relief to see that we had 15 minutes to go and it was all taken care of while we had to go tend to some other problems.

Thank you also to Max Johnson for coming out to not only instruct but setting up the Test and Tune course while we were running around in our usual frantic fashion.

Max Lawson & Susan Lawson did a great job at taking care of the Test & Tune course and keeping everything in check down there leaving us to not have any cares with it. You guys also did a great job at setting keeping the afternoon course in check while placing your typical smoking fast times!

And none of Sunday could have been made possible without the years of dedication and knowledge learned by our finely tuned instructors Aaron Miller, Eric Genack, Eric Adams, Max Johnson, Peter Zlamany, Tommy Kilpatrick, Will MacDonald who took their day off to help others have a better time out playing with us.

Don't forget the Colorado RallyCross moves to the USTDS for their 2nd event on April 14th for more fun in the sun. Preregistration will be open the week before, so PLLLEAAASE get on there and register early so we can have everyone entered into timing otherwise it takes much longer to do the morning of which means later starts, fewer runs and later finish times. The CORX is one big living and breathing group, if everyone keeps on top of helping it run healthy then everyone will have a great day.

Can't wait to see you all next time!

Hey Gang,
It's that time of the month again where we get one last weekend to make those last dashes to the auto parts store and get those rushed shipping items on the car before heading off to the USTDS on the 14th. After 1 event in the books our current leaders will be trying their best to fight off the rest of the pack which will be breathing down their necks over the next 8 months to earn the all coveted RallyCross season trophies.

But to finish first you must first finish and to keep focused on everything else you should start by pre registering (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/registration) so that you can have more time to get in plenty of course walks after you've passed tech.

And remember, we all love getting in as many runs as possible. So to help us do that make sure to show up early (Best to get there around 7), get registered, pass tech, get in your course walks so that we can get the drivers meeting going as early as possible. And after the meeting get to your car in grid or yourself to your worker position so that the first car is truly off the line by 10.

We can't wait to see you all out there!

-Ryan Sealey

For more event information check the CO-RX website (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/schedule/details/51-event-2-colorado-rallycross)

Hey Guy's and Gals,
We are coming up on event number THREE of the 2012 season which will be held at Pueblo Motorsports Park on Saturday May 5th. If you haven't registered yet at ColoradoRallyCross.org then you had better soon if you plan on joining in on all of the awesomeness and power you see below!!!!!!

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After only 3 events there's already been lots of close battles throughout the 2012 season. And now it's time to move them to everyone's 2nd favorite event of the year which all SCCA members are invited to, the Colorado RallyCross National Challenge! After always being held at the USTDS, this year Colorado's challenge will be moved to CORE for a change in scenery and dust. For Further details on cost, times, rule changes and requirements please see the forum page (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=10&id=1361&Itemid=103). There's LOTS of IMPORTANT information in there, so read through it a couple of times. Don't forget to preregister (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) and if possible please show up on Friday to go through Registration and Tech.

We can't wait to see you all out there!

WHOA! This month’s National Challenge at Colorado Off Road Extreme was just that, EXTREME! We ended the weekend with 45 drivers who all got 16 runs in which is an amazing 720 runs, not including re-runs, for the weekend! Granted we did start earlier than usual, but 6 runs before 1 PM on Sunday is still amazing! And it's all thanks to every competitor for being where they needed to be on time. Let's keep that kind of motivation up for the rest of the season! Friday afternoon also saw a great turn out of competitors who turned out to help keep Saturday's schedule on time by getting through registration and tech the day before. And by doing so they also saw countless numbers of practice runs which was going so smooth and relaxing that it ended up being left open for an hour extra. Saturday also saw a great turn out of folks who mounted up their high beam auxiliary lights and gotten in tons of none timed runs. Then as the evening got dark and things claimed down, the camping chairs came out for a good evening of watching a movie on the side of the bus under the stars.

Coming up next we will be headed back to CORE on July 7th for more fun in the sun. And if the temperatures will be anything like they have been then bring lots of water to help you keep hydrated and focused on the task at hand, catching Tommy. Also don't forget all of those things our Mothers have been telling us for years, sunscreen, sunglasses and hats. As usual, CORE will have their great food menu available on site to fill our stomachs appetites.

And lastly, coming up at the end of July will be the return of the PPIR Gravel/Tarmac special. And while the course design is Top Secret, believe me you will not want to miss out on it. So get the word out and bring lots of fiends to come play for we will need as many hands on course in order to cover what will be a very long and exciting course.

With the weather forecast calling for rain throughout the day, there was still nothing to prevent 50 drivers from missing out on the 5th event of the season which was held at CORE on the 7th. And it should be noted that most of them only had 2 events or fewer under their belts!! But after the monsoon and mudfest scare, it turned out to be a great day with very few areas that were even wet plus amazingly cool temperatures all day long. Which helped create some very closes times and some very large 1st place gaps.

And now with 5 amazing events in the bag, we are now quickly coming up to the halfway mark for the season which will be held at PPIR on July 21st. Which will not only mark the first of our great Dirt/Tarmac specials of the year, but pending on the number of pre-registered (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) drivers it will also be one of the longest courses we've ever had as we add our old hilly stomping ground back into the mix! So as we've been stressing these past few weeks, the one and only way we can pull off an event of this scale depends solely on you and your fellow drivers getting the preregister (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) numbers good and high so we can know there will be enough corner workers to go around. So with that said, head on over (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) and let the auto-fill put the easy stuff in while you use your secret decoder ring to fill in the bottom part. And if the number of drivers are anything like the record breaking one we had last year at PPIR then be sure to get their early so you can get through both registration and tech without holding up the start time.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

Here's a little motivation to help you all get registered.
http://youtu.be/yGo8Z6R5bRU


And a sneak preview of what most of you haven't seen in a long time if at all
http://youtu.be/LypdYB48NLo

With less then a week before pre-registration closes we are only 1/3 of the way to our goal for the number of workers/drivers needed for the dirt/tarmac mega long course. So if you haven't done so yet then make it happen before next Thursday
http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34 (With less then a week before pre-registration closes we are only 1/3 of the way to our goal for the number of workers/drivers needed for the dirt/tarmac mega long course. So if you haven't done so yet then make it happen before next Thursday http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34)

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The PPIR Address
"Four Days and 15 Pr-Registrations to go, which must be brought forth before our next event. We must not let this opportunity slip out from us. But rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us of filling them out."

For those of you who haven't noticed, registration for event #7 (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) which will be held at CORE on the 11th is open for the next week. And based on my pick for a course it should be another good one!

I know we have all be out having fun in the Sun. But don't forget to come hangout with all of your old RallyCross buddies this Saturday, August 11th out at CORE for event number 7.

As long as this weeks rainfall doesn't turn the place into a mud pit, then all of you who were crazy enough to miss out on the National Challenge will finally get to enjoy the fun of the lower area. So register today!
(http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34)

This just in! On September 16th there will be another School/Test Day at CORE, which is the day after the next event there. So this will be a great time to get some tips from your peers and get lots of laps in before heading out to the National Championship! More info on the school can be found here (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?view=details&id=63%3Aschool--test-day&option=com_eventlist&Itemid=20).

"Heeey yooooou Guuuys!" Don't forget we have our next event on Saturday the 15th followed by another Test-n-Tune/School on Sunday the 16th both will be at CORE. So get your preregisters in soon and if you plan on going to school please select "attending" on our Facebook event page so I know how many teachers we will need.

Event Registration
http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34

School "registration"
http://www.facebook.com/events/434592949917118/

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After 11 great events in the 2012 season, the snow has started falling again which is usually a sign that we are coming up to the last event of the season which this year will be next Saturday on November 3rd at CORE. While there are still many season standings that are set in stone, there are still several which are up in the air. And even if you're not in one of those fighting spots then it'll still make for a great time to come out and play.

As usual please help us keep the registration line moving quickly so we can get the dust storm kicking up early by pre-registering at ColoradoRallyCross.org (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34)

We can't wait to see you all out there for our farewell to the 2012 season!

Yep, it's your last chance to guess what the little box means at the bottom of the registration (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) page. And what better way to get your last per-registration (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34) in for the 2012 season then to rock out to a little Europe.

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Guess whos back, back again
RallyCross's back, tell your friends
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Guess whos back, back again
RallyCross's back, tell your friends
Guess who's back, guess who's back,
guess who's back
Guess who's back...

http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=eventlist&Itemid=20

I hope to make this, this year.

Preregistration for our first event of the season on Sunday March 3rd is now open!

http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34 (Preregistration for our first event of the season on Sunday March 3rd is now open! http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34)

We are only 2 1/2 weeks away from from the kick off of the 2013 season and yet we only have 27 people preregistered...?!? Has having an event on Sunday really brought you all down that much?

I know we can do better then that seeing the last 5 years we've averaged 63 drivers at the first event. Heck 1 year there were 75 drivers!

So if you're not having a case of the RallyCross blues then get on over and play the fun guessing game at the preregistration!

http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34

Gesh, with all of this snow you'd almost think we weren't coming up on May and therefore almost a 1/4 of the way through the season, but it is true. So for those of you who haven't been out for the first 2 events, here's some of the new things that have been happening this year.

First of all, we went from a snowy mud fest with no wind at CORE (http://youtu.be/q_ZqtdYOc_M) for the first event to tons of wind kicking up the dry track, literally cones were blowing away on their own, at the Truck Driving school (http://youtu.be/I3Qi5wRb36c). So hopefully at our next event there will be just enough of a breeze to blow away the dust and weather in the mid 60's.

Colorado RallyCross is also pleased to announce a partnership with Flatirons Tuning (http://www.flatironstuning.com/). Through support from Flatirons Tuning, we will provide driver packets to each Colorado RallyCross participant. The packet includes the following:
· First-timer’s guide to rallycross;
· 2013 Colorado RallyCross calendar listing the season schedule;
· Daily event schedule showing the normal race day schedule of activities;
· Colorado RallyCross business cards to share with friends;
· Two (2) highly-prized CO R-X decals for your car;
· Two (2) beloved Bill stickers, and most significantly;
· A Flatirons Tuning business card that’s good for up to 30% off any purchase!

We have also introduced a new novice class to each of the existing classes. So for those who are competing in their first season don't have to worry about the intimidating likes Aaron Miller, Eric Adams or Peter Zlamany. Instead their places will be added up within their class for a special Rookie of the year trophy at the end of the season. Plus as with every year their points will still add up for placing within their class. So their is the potential for a first time driver to come in 4th or even 1st overall for the season plus Rookie of the year in that class, plus a Ironman trophy as well... FEW! That's a lot of potential heavy hardware for someone to take home, hopefully they find time to hit the gym to carry it all away.

And lastly, due to the US government being bazillions of dollars in debut and unable to find a way to cut back on it all. We've decided to show them by an example of how to, by introducing an alternative to the higher cost event trophies. These new event trophies will still feature the uniqueness and fun that our group has to offer, but while still staying within our budget. Be sure to give it all you got and then stick around at the end of each event to collect your 1 of a kind piece of hardware.

As always we hope to see you all out at our next event at the USTDS which is less then 2 weeks on May 4th. And save yourself some time the morning of by going to our website and Pr-Registering (http://www.coloradorallycross.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&Itemid=34).

We had a great turn out this past Saturday at the US Truck Driving School in Fountain. For those of you were not one of the many 60 drivers here's a brief view of the fun, smooth and decently sized course you missed out on http://youtu.be/1W_OHX4Ug4s.

For those of you who haven't heard the next event will be the 2 day long National Challenge at Colorado Off Road Extreme (CORE), in Deer Trail. Currently we are waiting for a few more little things to get taken care of before releasing all of the details. But what I can tell you is that optional Registration/Check in, Tech and Test-N-Tune will take place on Friday starting around 1pm at the upper course. Then we will be getting loads of runs in on the upper course Saturday which will include a provided lunch to the drivers. After the event we'll move everything down to the lower course, head into town for a provided Dinner, and once the sun sets kickback and enjoy a movie projected on the side of the bus before calling it a night and camping out. And for those of you who missed it last year it was easily one of the best movie experiences I've had to date. Then on Sunday racing will resume with about 3 runs before calling good which will be followed by awards that will be provided by the SCCA National Office!

Here are some videos of what to expect from last years event:
Saturdays upper course area: http://youtu.be/syYKoHcxwJc
Sundays lower course area: http://youtu.be/aKyQ2bizG2k

Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming weeks!!

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(Photo courtesy Ethan Davis)

Next up on the 2013 Colorado RallyCross schedule is Event #4, the Rocky Mountain National Challenge at Colorado Off Road Extreme (CORE) in spectacular Deer Trail, Colorado. CO R-X will host a field of 60+ rallycross drivers at this two day event Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. If you can arrive early, registration, check in and test & tune/practice runs will be available Friday afternoon, May 31. Free overnight camping is available Friday and Saturday night. If you’re not the camping type, lodging is available in nearby Limon, Colorado, about 20 minutes away. And don’t miss Saturday’s movie night under the stars.

Cost for the full two-day event, including Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch, is $90. If you aren’t a current SCCA member, a weekend membership will be included in the $90 entry fee. Since this is a National Challenge event, you’ll need two SCCA RallyCross decals (one for each side of the car) and the SCCA RallyCross windshield banner. These are available at the event for a very modest price or $5 and $10 each. And they’ll actually increase the value of your car! Also, you’ll need to display your car number and class (e.g. SA, PF, MR, etc.) on both sides of your vehicle. Painter’s tape will suffice, but you really should get some magnetic or vinyl car numbers—easily worth two seconds a lap!

If you’re thinking about competing at Event #4, be sure to pre-register using the Registration tab above which will be announced once it becomes available through the SCCA Site. This is an excellent opportunity to test your driving skills against some of the best rallycrossers in the great plains and mountain west. And if you’ve never been to the SCCA RallyCross National Championship, but are thinking about it, the Rocky Mountain National Challenge will give you a feel for what to expect.

Here’s the tentative event schedule:

Friday May 31st, 2013
Noon - 6:00 PM: Registration and tech.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Practice course open on the upper course (Price to be announced).
Overnight camping allowed.

Saturday June 1st, 2013
7:00 AM: Breakfast available on-site.
7:30 AM: Late registration and tech.
8:00 AM: Class inspection (Don’t be late!)
8:30 AM: Drivers' meeting & opening ceremonies.
9:00 AM: Competition begins on upper course (3-5 runs per group).

1:30 PM: Lunch available on-site.
2:30 PM: Competition resumes, heats 3/4 (3-5 runs per group).
6:30 PM: Competition ends.
7:30 PM: Dinner provided on-site.

After Dark: The Paddock and course will be moved to the lower course area followed by a Movie on the green. Enjoy an Academy Award-worthy movie projected on the side of the Magic Bus. Bring a lawn chair, beverage of your choice and plenty of sun screen.
Overnight camping allowed.

Sunday June 2nd, 2013
7:00 AM: Breakfast available on-site.
8:00 AM: Cars in grid.
8:30 AM: Drivers' meeting.
9:00 AM: Competition begins on the lower course (2 - 4 runs per group).
1:00 PM: Competition complete.
1:30 PM: Lunch provided on-site.
2:00 PM: Awards & Trophies Pictures (Official Trophies will be mailed out by the National Office)

Pre-Registration for the National Challenge is now open! And while you can pay in advanced, it's not required so you are still able to pay when you arrive onsite.

http://www.scca.com/events/index.cfm?eid=5604