growing the sport is a good thing. and finding communities that understand the economic implications of such events especially if it grew to 40+ cant be too big a hurdle.


clearly the x games has the idea. while its not the rally we know and love its big and it draws attention and delivers a show. obviously we don't have deserts to build massive tracks but find a spot keep the event accessible to the grassroots and there's quite a few clubs in the toronto area that would jump at the chance to be apart of it and plenty of outside teams. the exposure of a big organized event would draw a crowd. with the right marketing it could draw  the spotlight. find a place and make it a prelude to the x games.  

i know im just going off here but it would be awesome and if we could find a spot i think its definitely possible. anyone know a huge open area that could house a track and spectating?  


its a blast for us to watch cars pass a couple times and drive an hour to the next stage but not to most non rally fans. maybe take some pointers from some WRC videos and make a pilot. half hour on tv would be cool

no i haven't yet. stuck in NY. (moving the 29th) so we need to start promoting! hell probably half my face book contacts are in rally. i can just post a link and right there you have a bunch of American teams from the tri state area checking it out. i looked on their site but i didn't notice any date. is there an actual date considered or is this just an idea being thrown around?

Now, if someone happened to see me at the rally HQ, and happened to follow me when I drove away, about an hour before the start of the rally, then you might be able to see something in the forest, but only if you promise me that you will be on your best behaviour and follow my directions at all times.

Doug Woods

Two classes only- 2WD and AWD

Doug, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to convoy some spectators in to Gemills/Lavant Mill road and for explaining about rallying. Among them was a young reporter who wrote about it in one of the articles on the LHFR.

As we couldn't have a specific spectator stage this year on the stage road itself, we set this one up. To date, we have had three stories in each of the local papers, The Lanark Era and The Perth Courier. And yes, Doug, you have been quoted.   The final story in both papers included three or four photos each, and in their previous stories the reporters had taken the time to find out what we were doing, what it was all about, etc. So we have had good stories in the local media that let the community know what we were about.

Re having a spectator area, Craig and Robert have explained all about that. Perhaps those criticizing us aren't aware that this has been a *trial* year for the event -- the township is asking around to find out what people think of it, before giving their opinion as to whether it will be allowed to continue.

I felt from the start that we needed to do it simply and well, and to get people onside with it. And if that meant that our road did not easily allow spectators, then so be it -- for our first year.

If we get the okay for a LHFR 2010, we will be looking at what we can do better -- and differently.

Bottom line -- the competitors had a blast and our poor workers got soaked and bitten. We can't wait to do it again!  

Jeannie