I've done five of these (starting last summer), and they are FUN!!!!
What it is, in a nutshell: They give you some maps and directions (some of the directions could be vague or incomplete), and you need to figure out where the destinations ("checkpoints") are, how to get there, and then be there at a specific time of day. Legs are run on paved public roads, not closed to traffic. Each leg is timed to the nearest 1/100th of a second. There are multiple legs (stages), generally 1-2 per hour. You need a navigator to keep track of maps, locations and time. The event is set up so that you never need to break the speed limit, but are run on some very nice drivers roads, so you can have a little fun if you want.
There are lots of different types of cars competing, everything from BMWs to Hondas to rental cars. However, it doesn't really matter what car you drive since it's not a "speed" event; success depends on good navigating and timing.
I've done 3 events in my E46 coupe, 2 in a PT cruiser, and the next event I'll be using my new (to me) E30 325is. A specially prepared car is not required. This IS NOT a WRC-type rally.
The next event is on Memorial day weekend. It's a 12-hour all-night event. Start and end location is Lebec, CA (near Grapevine on 5). From what I hear, it will be an epic event on some awesome roads. Yes, it's all night, but these are the best events (no traffic, for one thing).
Check out their site, they have a video you can download that explains how the event runs. http://carzero.freeservers.com/
There are generally a good number of Subarus attending, and there is a very active thread about this event here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=983670
-Steve
What it is, in a nutshell: They give you some maps and directions (some of the directions could be vague or incomplete), and you need to figure out where the destinations ("checkpoints") are, how to get there, and then be there at a specific time of day. Legs are run on paved public roads, not closed to traffic. Each leg is timed to the nearest 1/100th of a second. There are multiple legs (stages), generally 1-2 per hour. You need a navigator to keep track of maps, locations and time. The event is set up so that you never need to break the speed limit, but are run on some very nice drivers roads, so you can have a little fun if you want.
There are lots of different types of cars competing, everything from BMWs to Hondas to rental cars. However, it doesn't really matter what car you drive since it's not a "speed" event; success depends on good navigating and timing.
I've done 3 events in my E46 coupe, 2 in a PT cruiser, and the next event I'll be using my new (to me) E30 325is. A specially prepared car is not required. This IS NOT a WRC-type rally.
The next event is on Memorial day weekend. It's a 12-hour all-night event. Start and end location is Lebec, CA (near Grapevine on 5). From what I hear, it will be an epic event on some awesome roads. Yes, it's all night, but these are the best events (no traffic, for one thing).
Check out their site, they have a video you can download that explains how the event runs. http://carzero.freeservers.com/
There are generally a good number of Subarus attending, and there is a very active thread about this event here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=983670
-Steve
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