Alabama Copperhead TSD Road Rally

LET'S DO THIS AGAIN

Limited to 40 cars, we will have a wait list if necessary

 We practiced with a TREK in April 2023 that had a huge 70% participation by individuals new to ALSCCA. We were blown away!
We had a TSD Rally and another Trek in 2024. It's time for our second TSD Rally - you won't be disappointed!

WHAT: Copperhead TSD Road Rally

REGISTRATION OPENS: Aug 1st

TIME CHANGE: Saturday Oct 12, 2024 at 0745 (7:45am)

START LOCATION CHANGE: Nana's Kitchen in Chevron Station 5623 Grantswood Rd, Irondale AL 35210 (Adjacent to Grants Mill Rd, Exit 27, I-459)

NOT SURE WHAT A TSD RALLY IS, CHECKOUT OUR RALLY SCHOOL: ALSCCA RALLY SCHOOL

MORE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE: ALSCCA Road Rally

WHAT DOES IT COST TO REGISTER? Per car, $40 with an SCCA member (discounts for early entries), First Timers $20, plus $20 if a weekend membership is needed.
You are either a "First Timer" or an "Entrant" who must declare a class (Novice, Experienced, or Observer."
Register early and get a break:  First Timers      $20 for this event
                                                   Entrants can take advantage of timed discounts below
                                                   Aug 1 - 15          $20
                                                   Aug 16 - Sep 15 $30
                                                   After Sep 15       $40
                                                      

CLASSES:

• This rally is being run as an ‘unequipped’ event, no direct links between distance and timing.
  Non-variable rate time pieces, (watches, stop watches, Smartphones/Smartphone Applications) readable in seconds or 1/100th of a minute are allowed in all classes.
• There are Two groups -First Timers and Entrants. Within "Entrants," there are three classes:
• ‘First Timer’: neither the driver nor the navigator may have competed in an organized road rally of any type (TREK not included) prior to this event.
• ‘Novice’: both the driver and the navigator have competed in fewer than five rallies of any type.
• ‘Experienced: all teams that do not qualify for one of the other two classes listed above.
• Observer: more than two adults in the car (non-competitive, but still fun)

CLASS EQUIPMENT LIMITATION:

• No limitation on timing equipment in any of the three classes.
• For ‘First Timers’ and ‘Novice’ classes, the only rally aids permitted are pencils, paper, clipboard, and the OEM (original equipment manufacturer)  speedometer/odometer in your car or the equivalent. Simple electronic calculators (add, subtract, multiply, divide, 8-digit display, no more than one memory) are permitted. TSD tables or similar rally aids are prohibited.
• Teams that wish to utilize GPS applications, or TSD tables of any kind or cars with OEM computers capable of computing average speeds must compete in the ‘Experienced’ class but remember, no direct links between distance and timing.
• Observation of any prohibited rally aids on or in your car implies their use and will result in alteration of your class during the scoring process or your car not being scored.  

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE? Approx 4 hours, broken into an odometer check and two competitive legs, 2:00 and 1:15 hours, separated by a 20 min break. The mid-point break is at a gas station/store on Lake Logan Martin. The end point is an eating/entertainment in Leeds. The first car will depart at 0831 with a car following every minute until all are gone.

SURFACE DISCLAIMER: The route is all paved roads in Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair, and Taladega counties. Any roads with minor (avoidable) potholes and some surface deformation along the edge of the road or lack of centerline will be mentioned in the appropriate route instruction.

IS IT SAFE? It is not a race, no specialty equipment required. No special car required. You have to remember you are sharing the road with other drivers.

SO WHY IS IT FUN?  What is Road Rally? It’s a scenic drive with a purpose, a chance to enjoy a day with a friend, the least expensive form of motorsport and as one participant described it, “The most intense thing I have ever done." Considering that this, “most intense thing” was done on a public road without ever breaking any laws in a car with absolutely no modifications – it’s clear that Road Rally is much more than a simple phrase can describe. You might also find a quote about your heart pounding, that could actually happen

CAN MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN COME? You can have observers less than 18yo in the back seat with no penalty. The driving is easy, the discussion can be intense at times, so we're limiting drivers to those who have a valid license, no learner's permits.See separate information about minor waivers!

CAN I BRING MY PET? Because we will visit several commercial establishments, use the general guidance that only trained and certified service animals are allowed.

I / WE'VE NEVER DONE THIS, CAN WE COME ALONG AND OBSERVE? We had not thought of that! Yes, you can enter as a non-competitive team, but the cost is the same and the rules are the same. We can accommodate a group of more that two adults in the car if you  want to preview the operation of a rally. REMEMBER, our events are basically open to all via weekend memberships.

WAIVERS? We are not using MSR SpeedWaivers for this event. At the event, we will have you sign a waiver or show that you have an SCCA annual waiver. A separate minor waiver is required for any participant below Alabama's age of adulthood, 19yo. It doesn't matter if you live in another state. MINOR WAIVERS are critical and must be correctly completed and notarized PRIOR TO THE EVENT - This Waiver must be printed and executed in color.  It can be found here:  SCCA Minor Waiver  Don't forget to bring it to the event. Or contact the registrar, we'll try to make this as painless as possible. LAST MINUTE MINOR WAIVERS AT THE EVENT ARE NOT POSSIBLE

ALSCCA IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOING COMPANIES

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