The Fall Phobia Rally
October 18, 2003
Chillicothe, OH
Re-visit some of the roads that made the Tulip 200 and the Sunriser 400 Forest Rally Famous...
EVENT UPDATE PAGE - 10/14/2003
Rallymaster(s)
- Dick & Tammy Paddock- 614.539.4100
Breaking News - 10/14/2003...
We've added some new event details and pictures at the Event Update Page... GO THERE
Breaking News - 9/15/2003...
Based upon early feedback, and a desire to allow as many people as possible to run, rather than work, the event will be run with a minimum of Checkpoints and scoring that will be a combination of traditional Time-Speed-Distance scoring (1 point for each 0.01 minute early or late at a checkpoint) and some "fun" items like answering questions about things found along the route, etc. More details will be emailed to all pre-registrants about 10 days before the event.
Event Prospectus:
Last Fall we had a false start at this event, and since then there have been several developments which have caused us to drop back a re-group on the event. We have re-scheduled the event for October 18, 2003, with start and finish in Chillicothe, Ohio.
As you may, or may not, know, the United States Auto Club (USAC) has begun sanctioning special stage rallys. They hosted the Laughlin Rally last December in Nevada, and are sanctioning Cherokee Trails in May of 2003. At the Nevada event there were some VERY preliminary discussions about bringing back an Ohio event under the USAC banner. If an event were to be added to the USAC calendar (probably no earlier than 2005), we would first have to do a LOT of groundwork, including the re-activation of the Sunriser 400 Committee and the identification of a route that would meet FIA standards.
The proposed event would be a dry-run of part of a route that would be part of a proposed Sunriser 400 Forest Rally... We will be working on identification of an event using the traditional Sunriser areas of Tar Hollow, Zaleski, and Scioto Trail forests, as well as some of our traditional township roads. If run as a stage rally, about 60% of the stage mileage would likely be paved. To meet the FIA specifications, we would have to be able to present a rally with a single service area per day, which means trying to establish a set of stages around a central service spot. There are many other issues that also need to be addressed...
Our preliminary thought for the rejuvenated Sunriser would be a Columbus Start / Headquarters, with each day of competition being focused upon one or two of the forests, including some surrounding township roads. The proposed CORC event will start/finish in Chillicothe and would likely represent one half of one day of the eventual Sunriser.
Sooooo.... We need to have some idea how many cars we might be able to draw for the proposed Fall Phobia Rally. Please review the information below and submit the interest / comment form so we can establish the viability of this event.
Event Highlights:
This event will use the same route book format as the July, 2002 rally (mileages and tulip instructions) and will traverse some of the roads used as special stages on the Tulip 200 and the Sunriser 400 Forest Rally. Although all roads will be paved, and the route will be VERY easy to follow. Speeds will be slow enough to allow viewing the scenery, looking for things and generally enjoying the route. Remember, as a TSD we must set average speeds below the posted 30MPH typical speed limit in the Forests.
Visit the July web page for information on tulip style instructions and basic time-keeping.
For a sample page from the route instructions, click HERE If you print the instruction page you will see the following...
The first column is the instruction number. The second column is the interval mileage between turns. The third column is a Tulip diagram of the turn (you enter at the dot and leave at the arrowhead). The fourth column is the written instruction or confirmation information. The last column is the interval time until you LEAVE that instruction's mileage point.
Flyer:
An Adobe Acrobat version of the event flyer can be downloaded by clicking HERE
Date & Headquarters:
The event will run on Saturday, October 18, 2003 with a headquarters (start/finish) in the Chillicothe area. For those coming into town from a distance, there are several motels (Comfort Inn, Days Inn, etc.) on North Bridge Street within a mile or so of the tentative start / finish.
Schedule:
The event will be a Saturday all-day event with the following general schedule:
Registration & Vehicle Check (general roadworthiness) 9-10 AM. Chillicothe Registration will be in the shopping center lot on the east side of North Bridget Street, opposite the Days Inn.
Driver's meeting, distribution of route books: 10:00 AM
First Car Off: 10:30 AM
Tar Hollow Special Stage Tour
Mid-rally Break: 1:30-2:30 PM - Chillicothe
Scioto Trail Special Stage Tour
First Car Finishes: 5:00 PM - Chillicothe
Awards: 6:30 PM - Chillicothe
Entry Requirements:
The event would be open to any legally licensed 4-wheeled vehicle occupied by at least two people. The vehicle must be deemed generally road-worthy with seat belts for all occupants, working lights/ horn / wipers, and must be registered to one of the drivers or a letter of permission to use the vehicle for the rally must be presented at Registration.
Entry fees will be in the $15 range for CORC members and $20 for non-members of CORC.
NOTE: There will be a $5 savings on your registration fee if you pre-register on line...
Route:
The route book will be in tulip/mileage format with average speeds and interval times set to be at least 10% below posted speed limits. The route is likely to be about 150 miles in length and will take about 6 hours to complete, including a mid-rally break. The route is planned to be 60% paved. Most of the Forest roads (Sunriser Stages) are smooth gravel or dirt roads. Although possibly a bit dusty, the route can easily be traversed by most any type of car (including Tammy's Miata).
Pre-Registration:
If you would like to re-register for the event and request a car number, fill out and submit the form below...