We’re only 6 weeks away from the beginning of the WDCR SCCA 2015 RallyCross season! This season we’ll be back at the huge venue in Frostburg, MD where we ran last year. The hilltop location has a ton of space so we’re able to build big, fast, fun courses that are more reminiscent of stage rally than autocross (except with no trees to hit!).
Last year was a lot of fun and we had a number of highly-competitive classes in AWD, FWD, and RWD setups. This year we should have even more competitors out, and with another year of experience at the venue, groundskeeping, and course prep we can expect to have a lot of runs and seat time (a typical single-day event usually has well over a dozen runs, compared to the 3-4 you get at an autocross!)
So, we hope to see you out there for our events this season. Season memberships will be available as well, for those who plan to run most/all of the events. Here’s the schedule (some events subject to change, but this should stay pretty close), and more information on the program and useful links below that:
March 29 - Event 1 May 3 - Event 2 May 31 - Event 3 June 27-28 - Event 4 (Twilight schedule Saturday & also Divisional Challenge Points Event) August 1 & 2 - Drivers School / Test-Tune & Event 5 September 13 - Event 6 October 11 - Event 7 November 8 - Event 8
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/wdcrrallycross
Official Washington DC Region SCCA site: http://www.rallyx.wdcr-scca.org
Yahoo Discussion Group: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wdcprorally/
READ THE RULES! SCCA Rules and Classing info: http://www.wdcr-scca.org/Default.aspx?tabid=90
What's RallyCross? It's racing on dirt, gravel, grass, and sometimes mud on a course defined by cones. Each run you make counts towards the final results, and the conditions often change throughout the day, challenging drivers to be fast but also stay consistent.
Is this like Stage Rally or X-Games? Kind of- but without the high risk of danger and damage. This is rally but for street cars too. RallyCross courses are designed to avoid hitting trees, flipping your car, or crashing into a ditch. There are no gap jumps, stream crossings, or cliff-sides.
Can I do this with my car? YES. Pretty much any car at or near stock height can do it, as long as you don't mind getting it dirty.
Will my car be damaged? Not if you drive within your's and your car's limits. Your suspension will get a workout, and your car will get dirty.
Does my car need to be modded or “set up" for rallycross? No. Any car can run, and any car can win. You just need to hone your driving abilities. You will need a helmet. You don’t need a roll cage, race seat, fire suit, or other expensive safety device. They loan helmets too.
Where is the racing? The Washington DC Region of SCCA currently holds all of their RallyCross events in Frostburg, MD.
Will there be scantily-clad car girls who will let me take pictures of them leaning against my car? Not unless you bring them!
How do I find out more? Feel free to come to one of our events to specate. Most drivers are happy to give ride-alongs too. Rallycross events are laid-back where everyone is friendly and eager to chat about the sport.
Email Adam the chair of the DC RallyCross program with any questions or comments: rallychair@wdcr-scca.org or join the Yahoo group to get email updates on what’s going on!
so people can take part in both.
