RallyCross WILL be held in Bancroft this year. The delay in announcing it has been that we are also working on additional location(s).

Perhaps a bit of background information would be helpful here. RallyCross has been run more or less regulary in Ontario since the late 70's when we first ran in a couple of pits in Buckhorn. Since then we have run in pits in Caledon, Stouffville and Bancroft to name a few, as well as on a racetrack property and in farmer's fields. Through all of that we have learned a lot of lessons.

Wherever we have gone, we have left for the same reasons over and over. Either the neighbours complain about the noise and dust or the pit is no longer active or the site just was not suitable.

No property owner will let us run for any length of time out of the goodness of their heart. There must be something in it for them. In the case of large aggregate companies, the best we can offer them is some good public exposure in the community by linking up with a charity or something similar - Big Brothers, Boy Scouts etc. At the grassroots level we can't even dream of paying a business enough money to make it attractive.

Farmer's fields are generally not suitable - they are either too rough, too slippery. too dusty or several of the above. Race tracks don't generally want us because they can't make enough money out of us. Those that are interested are far away from the populated areas and too long a drive for most competitors.

We are currently in negotiations with a very large aggregate company. They asre considering our request, but raise the usual concerns - neighbours' complaints, nuisance, liability and what would they get out of it?


We are in an extremely fortunate situation in Bancroft. Because of our excellent rapport with the Town of Bancroft officials through the Tall Pines Rally and the Ontario Winter Rally, they are providing us with a venue and grader free of charge. All we have to pay is the grader operator's wages for the day. In addition the Town officials are extremely progressive in their outlook and are strong enough not to crumble under the odd complaint from a neighbour. They see the big picture.

Meanwhile if any of you have a hot lead, please let us know. But please be prepared do the initial groundwork with our guidance to be reasonably certain that the venue is suitable and that the property owner is amenable to discussion.

Ross Wood, RSO Secretary

Thanks for your work efford and will joint at least 2 events this year.
Please let us know the date of the event so we could have time to get ready for fun.

Ben

That car would be just fine for these events.  I wold keep the 13" snow tires, they will work fine.  Hope to see you out!

No practice runs, but if time permits we will do a parade lap around the course so you can familiarise yourself with it.  The rallycrosses run in a similar fashion to autox events except that overall positions are determined by the cumulative times of all your runs (not just your single best run).

Hope to see you there!

JAY wrote on 06/09/5 at 19:12:23:


Maybe we can convoy.
I'm near Brantford.
Your sig looks familiar (solo ontario board?)

Just wondering whats going on with the rallycross. On the site it says entry will be open in late June. Its now July, and after emailing the contact name on the rallycross site, I have yet to receive respnse. Will entry be open soon?

Apologies for the delayed response, I've been away for the last week.

Registration will open soon, and yes, the first event will likely be moved.  More info coming soon.

suprf1y wrote on 08/06/5 at 21:05:31:

No problem.  Just indicate the name of the person in the "comments" field on the entry form with whom you'll be sharing a car.

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There is a comprehensive list of accomodations and campgrounds on the Tall Pines website.

http://www.tallpinesrally.com/TallPines/Default.aspx?tabid=84

I'm not sure if camping is permitted in the gravel pit or in the rec centre.  The MBS lot is private property so I very much doubt they will allow camping.  In any case, the traffic on Hwy 62 will probably keep you awake all night.