Rally DeLand Rally DeLand 2011 is Coming! Saturday, April 9. Be There or Be Square.

If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. ~ Lewis Carrol

A document containing all the instructions given to competitors in the 2011 event can be found here. The scoring key for the 2011 event can be found here. -------------------------------------- What is the schedule for the event?     09:00-09:30am  Scrutineering. Please read the safety and procedure briefing.     09:30-09:45am  Drivers & navigators meeting     10:00am             Road rally begins     about 1:00pm    Awards and picnic We would really like everyone to arrive by 9 am. Where is this going to be and how do I sign up?     Because our insurance does not allow spectators, the specific location of the rally will be provided to invited participants only. It will be in the DeLand area. If you have received an invitation from one of us, just e-mail us back for details. What kind of car should I have?     Anything that is street legal in Florida (boy, that doesn't take much) can take part. This is not a performance event. It doesn't matter how fast you can go. Bring your most fun and interesting ride. HOWEVER, to be ranked in the competition you will be required to have a working speedometer, odometer, and a cell phone that you can send texts from. What will the rally course be like?     The rally will be run on public roads (mostly side streets) in the DeLand area. Speeds will generally be less than 45mph. We will not be using the interstate, private roads, or gated (or gatored) communities.  What should participants bring for the rally?     A cell phone (and the ability to send text messages) is required for each navigator in the competition in order to submit texts to the rally judges during the event. Also it would be prudent to arrive with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder. Should I bring a GPS?     No. It wont help you. How many people should be in my car?     How many friends do you want to lose? Every car is required to have a driver and a navigator. Cars in competition to be ranked can only have a driver and navigator. If there are more than two people in your car you can participate in the rally, but your results will not be ranked. Is there a minimum age for rally participants?     Although the event is designed for adults, only the driver of the vehicle must possess a valid driver's license. What should I expect for the picnic part?     Moochers. Bring all of the food, drink, and supplies for the people in your party. The location will have covered picnic tables and restrooms. Alcohol is not allowed at this location. The rally will start and finish at the same point and headquarters will be monitored so you can leave your picnic stuff with us while you are out on the course, or keep it with you. Will there be valuable prizes?     Value is such a relative concept. We will award recognition for 1st through 3rd place, and, best of all, a judge's choice award (for most creative approach to the whole thing). Can I expect more information about the rally before we start?     Unfortunately, yes. I am really bored and need something to do with my new Ipad. Is there someplace where I can read about last year's rally?     Yes, the good, the bad, and the ugly on 2010 is here.