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Message started by flat_out on 12/14/5 at 19:41:13

Title: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by flat_out on 12/14/5 at 19:41:13

Ok, I am yet another newby drawn in by the action and excitement of rallying in Canada but unsure where to start.

Specifically, I would like to know from which governing body or association in Ontario (CARS, RSO or other) can I obtain the rules regarding cars (classes, specs etc.) to determine which vehicle to start (simple) with in rally racing...? In other words, where do I get the rules to determine which cars with what mods (if any) fit into which classes...?

This is likely a simple question to answer for those "in the loop", but I am confused. Advice and guidance is welcome.

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by DaveC on 12/14/5 at 22:41:19

Order a rule book from CARS. You may want to wait until the 2006 rules are available. You could borrow a 2005 rulebook to look at classes.

Just add Group 5 for 2006. Yay!!! ;D

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by fotc05srt on 12/15/5 at 11:55:53

So they did add Group 5. That will definelty be a good thing for my SRT-4 when I can get it prepared. ;)

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by big_Ian on 12/15/5 at 17:32:10

If you cant wait for rule book check www.carsrally.ca
the regs are downloadable in pdf file.

And if you are really impatient it would be best to buy a well prepared and log booked car that is ready to go.....
Like my swift gt ;D
not too crazy but very capable to win its class

check it out in the for sale section

Cheers ::)

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by flat_out on 12/15/5 at 22:48:39

I saw these PDFs but they appear to be part of some other comprehensive rules document. There are diagrams, part B and Part C, and a Bulletin. I don't want to miss a detail, can CARS provide the whole document..?

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by AlanO on 12/15/5 at 23:26:38

Have a look at:

http://209.250.151.132/CARSRally/Default.aspx?tabid=88

There's a form at the bottom of the page. Rulebooks cost $15, and they are included if you get a competition licence.

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by flat_out on 12/18/5 at 14:59:24

Much appreciated.

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by Craig_Hamm on 12/20/5 at 13:06:28

Dare I add that it would be good if you also volunteered a few times at both types of rally to learn more about the sport than the teeny tiny portion you see on the telly screen, or at a spectator area?

Title: Re: Yet another newby looking to start
Post by flat_out on 12/23/5 at 18:17:02

Thanx for the tip, although I have participated in TSD events through MLRC. Additional exposure to the sport through volunteering cannot hurt.