POLTROJAN wrote on 01/14/5 at 14:30:41:Okay what is exactly the difference between
Performance rallly and Navigational Rally, in short terms.
Navigational rallying is all on public roads, all under the speed limit; you get penalty points for being ahead or behind the schedule dictated by the instructions. No special car prep is required for beginners (although winter tires are strongly recommended for some events).
Performance rallying is flat-out racing on closed roads in cars with full roll cages. Drivers and co-drivers have to have helmets, driving suits and competition licences.
There's a good one-page document from the Motorsport Club of Ottawa web site that explains the difference in more detail:
http://www.mco.org/download/rally/what_is_rallying.pdfPOLTROJAN wrote on 01/14/5 at 14:30:41:I would like to get a rally license... but I don't have money .. but I can be a dedicated team member. Although I am hearing impared I hope it doesn't have any effects on the rally physical testing, does it ? ... I hope not.
There are no competition licenses or medical requirements for navigational rallying. All that's required is that the driver have a valid driver's licence.
For performance rallying, you need a competition licence. To get your performance rally licence, you have to pass a medical exam. You can find the requirements on the Canadian Association of Rally Sport web site at
www.carsrally.ca (click on Documents ---> Forms ---> 2005 Medical Form Page 1 of 2). Hearing impairment isn't listed as one of the conditions that can exclude you from a licence, but there are several others that are.
If you're curious about rallying, I'd suggest you come out to a meeting of your local rally club (the Maple Leaf Rally Club, for example) and introduce yourself. All clubs welcome newcomers & visitors. If you're not in Toronto, you can find a local club at
http://www.rallysport.on.caJeff Hagan
Asst. VP., Performance
RallySport Ontario
assistvpperformance-at-rallysport.on.ca
Edit: for clarity.