I've been following this discussion for the past couple days and would like to say I really like the direction and ideas that are coming from it, ie a Saturday event/Rally Sprint on the back roads and the addition of car inspections.

For the rally sprint, it would be nice to see the event held on a different track/course as mentioned earlier. I know it was mentioned as a one time event, but a separate series for it would be nice. So then you could have MLRC RallyCross, MLRC RallySprint and MLRC TallPines.

For the RallySprint, I'd fully agree on enhanced security measures, but as it would be a stepping stone to stage events, but I would not like to see the requirement of a full roll cage, just to keep it more open to drivers. If you make the requirements to strict, you won't get the required amount of cars, which cut the income from the event, causing it to cost more to the racers.

For the vehicle inspection at the rallycross, maybe a mandatory inspection for the first event you participate in each year? That would probably be the January event, for most members, which may annoy the inspection techs, as they'd be stuck out in the cold

Anyway, that's just my input. You may carry on now.

Tim

Yopofun wrote on 02/17/11 at 14:11:59:


The rules for rallyX were very carefully thought out to allow for the maximum amount of enjoyment (e.g. speed) while still remaining relatively safe for regular street cars. Any change in format that increased the speeds will require an increase in safety equipment (i.e. roll cage).

Personally I'd like to see something like a hillclimb in Ontario, although finding a suitable location might be hard. Forks-of-the-Credit might be a good road, but I imagine getting permission to use it would be next to impossible.

Also; you forgot MLRC BlackBear.

corywannamaker wrote on 02/19/11 at 15:05:38:


In for penny in for a pound Cory !!!  Follow our progress with a new Rallycross venue on Facebook @ LiveFlatOut. Once we get some ground thaw all hell's gonna break loose.

Indeed it would be great to find another good site, especially one closer to Toronto. We have been trying for many years with no luck. They are either unsuitable for a course and will not comply with CARS RX Regulations i.e. too hilly, obstacles such as trees too close etc or the surface was not suitable - too sandy, clay base (too slippery when wet) etc.

We tried with several existing motorsport facilities, but they wanted too much money for us to run a grassroots type program.

Several gave permission but municipal zoning and/or complaints from neighbours shut them down.

Hope you come up with something, guys.

yeah I have a couple of differnet places in mind for a rallyx and  for a rally sprint. It is a big under taking as most of you already know but I think that it will be worth it in the end. Just trying to get more people and more exposure for the sport and motorspors in general through the website and through more events of all kinds. I will keep working on ideas and with the help of Don and others we will get somthing going I am sure of it. We have to start somewhere and work our way to bigger and better events. LFO is always open to new ideas and advice so please don't hesitate to contact me and let me know what you want or what you are looking for.

Thanks
Cory Wannamaker