Special Information
Once again rally teams will head out into the night to test their mettle against the other teams and whatever the roads and weather can manage to throw at them. With over 150 miles of rally, brisk speeds, lots of gravel, cold weather, and several fords (if the creeks don’t rise) the question of the day is: How many who start will finish? I’m betting they all will as Jerry White’s rallies are usually pretty easy to follow, even in the dark. Yes, in the dark so plan accordingly! If you dare to check them out there are links to the write-ups for the first two Nocturnal ½ Returns rallies at the bottom of the Rally Schedule page. As always, please study the rally’s General Instructions before coming if you can. I’m guessing that spouses and friends who don’t run the rally won’t come to the Oakwood Travel Plaza after it to listen to participants’ tall tales about all the adversities (and possibly some mistakes) they overcame to complete the event but they will be welcomed if they do.
Registration Info and Minor Waiver
The entry fee will be $20.00 per team. So that the rallymaster will know about how many cars to expect you are encouraged to preregister on CCSCC’s Online Registration System and/or to post your intention to come on the CICEnet.net thread for the rally. Minors need a completed Parental Consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Forms must be printed in color or can be obtained at registration. Participants should try to arrive close to the time registration opens so they will have time to certify that the driver’s insurance meets the appropriate state’s standards, that the driver has a valid license, that the rally vehicle is being used with the permission of the owner, is in safe operating condition, is on the road legally, and that all its operational items such as lights, turn signals, brakes, horn, tires, mirrors, seat belts, windshield wipers and windshield washer are in proper working order. Early arrival also gives participants time to review the rally’s general rules and to talk to other rally participants. This last is especially important for those who have never run a rally before.
Don’t Have a Driver or Navigator?
If you don’t have a partner to drive or navigate for you just come by yourself. At almost every rally there are folks who come alone then team up with someone else to run the event. If you are lucky you’ll have a chance to team up with someone who has some rally experience. Sometimes that increases your chances of winning a trophy. If you’re only slightly less lucky you’ll get to run with someone who has no rally experience and have twice the fun as you discover what rallying is all about. At the very worst (which almost never happens) there will be no one to partner with and you will get the chance to work some of the checkpoints and see how everyone is doing as the event progresses.