Moab Rally Cross!!!!

[superu]

Utah Rally Group (http://www.utahrallygroup.com/) is hosting a rally cross in Moab (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moab,_Utah), Utah September 7-8, 2013!!


All makes, models welcome! Its the first event to be held in/around Moab (with more to come), so its pretty grass-roots and low key but Come one come all!

On-site camping will be offered with full services and lodging available in Moab (about 20 minutes south of the event location).

For more information check out http://www.utahrallygroup.com/ or visit the FB page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/utahrallygroup


Moab attracts a hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, most visiting Arches (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arches_National_Park) and Canyonlands (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyonlands_National_Park) National Parks. The natural and beautiful landscape also attracts a high concentration of outdoor recreation opportunities in stunning natural settings; activities included (but not limited to) the following:
4x4 — Multi-day camping trips in Canyonlands National Park on the White Rim Road, and Extreme 4x4 at Sand Flats Recreation Area (famed for the slickroack trail http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slickrock_Trail), among seemingly limitless other areas
Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Colorado River (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River). The area's most famous sections of the Colorado are West Water Canyon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Water_Canyon) which is upstream from Moab and Cataract Canyon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract_Canyon) in Canyonlands National Park which is downstream.
Canoe trips on the Green River
Mountain biking — Hundreds of miles of trails easily accessible trails
Road biking — The annual Skinny Tire Festival is held in Moab, including a century ride
Rock climbing — A true international destination for climbers
BASE jumping — Legal in many areas near Moab
Hiking and backpacking — Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, and thousands of square miles of BLM and national forest lands surround Moab.
Slacklining/highlining — World record for long highlines was performed here (a new slackline park has just been installed)

(check out the wiki link on Moab for more link and info)






Stay tuned, I'm also working on coordinating a Subaru get together with [semi-]organized drives/trails and info on things to do, places to see and go. It may overlap with this RallyX weekend. . .

[i<3mysubi]

Ya, i saw this after talking to one of the directors. Should be fun! They are trying to go to lots of different venues this year. Unfortunately they are still having low turnouts and are loosing a bit of money. If any of us here in Utah know of private land they can use that is a few acres large contact them! I don't know if i will make it to the Moab one but ill go to a few up here

[superu]

Yeah URG's been trying to get events other than the standard MMSP lots for years but it hasn't yet seemed to work out. I know they're trying to branch out a bit harder lately and there's good evidence there could be more and different locations on the roster this year (rally Moab being one). :smt023
We've been working on Moab for almost 3 years now! :wink: So its good to see it happening. Things will grow once we're able to break out of the Miller motor sports location, BUT it is also great to have a regular venue to get folks out and running.

So Yeah C'mon down peeps!! folks can watch, drive, participate, ride along, whatever!
Race one day, either day or both! :twisted:
OR even just come watch, ride along and otherwise tour the Moab area!!

[superu]

I just looked at another calendar and Realized this Rally Cross weekend is during the Moab Music fest (http://www.moabmusicfest.org/), so that's cool!

More and different things to do in/around town before or after the rally!!!

[superu]

Come one come all, spread the word pass it on, sign on to the FB
page and commit! whatever, just come out and play, drive, volunteer,
watch, ride-along, and enjoy!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/130250063814188/

Per the Utah Rally Group

[superu]

(Per URG)
Here are the details everyone. We are also playing with the idea of a night rallycross on Saturday. :-)

The URG (Utah Rally Group) is proud to present the Utah Region RallyCross held north of the Moab area. Registration and tech will be open from 8:00am to 9:30am, the driver's meeting will be at 9:45am, with first car running at 10:00am. The event usually goes until mid to late afternoon, with each competitor being given at least six runs.
All competitors must have and show a current valid drivers license(their own), and all cars (fixed-roof production based, including convertibles with a factory hardtop att...ached and targa or t-top types with factory panel(s) in place) must be able to pass technical inspection. Helmets are required and must meet Snell 2000(SA2000, M2000, or K2000) or newer labeled helmets are approved for use. For those without a proper helmet, loaner helmets are available.

Entry fees are as follows:
1 day non SCCA member - 60
2 day non SCCA member - 90

1 day SCCA member - 40
2 day SCCA member - 70

Join the SCCA Today! http://www.scca.com/joinnow.aspx

Directions to the area:
From I-70 head south toward Moab on 191 approximately 8 miles and take a left onto Valley City Rd.
38°52'27.20" N
109°47'57.92" W

Lodging:
Camping will be available on site for $10 a car
The only services on site will be a port-a-potty
Green River has hotels available at slightly lower rates than Moab. Both are about 25 miles away.

For the Car Classing FAQ for the new rules click here.
http://www.scca.com/assets/2013%20Rally ... 0Rules.pdf (http://www.scca.com/assets/2013%20RallyCross%20Rules.pdf)

[superu]

Here are a couple Google Earth images of the location.
Directions from I-70 @ hwy 191:
Head south to Valley City Rd (first major left from hwy 191). It's about 8 miles south of I-70 and you'll cross over the RR tracks when you get on Valley City Rd. This is a compacted improved county road (there is some potash mining exploration going on out there so it's a good road for the mining traffic). From there you take the first veer to the right onto a two-track and follow that to the site. URG may stage at this turn off of Valley City Road.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/MRC25202013jpgglUS-1.jpg


specifics from the Valley City Hwy 191 intersection.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/Moabrally_191trackjpgglUS-1.jpg

[superu]

Registration is up!! Remember this is Oct. 19th & 20th, less than 3 weeks away (and counting)!

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/60B36C32-B88A-4D27-2859BFD329327E42

:smt023

[superu]

One week away AND COUNTING!!

Moab RallyX registration

HERE >> http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/60B36C32-B88A-4D27-2859BFD329327E42

[superu]

B T W!

Saturday Oct 19 is a FULL MOON!!!

prime time for the night rally!!

[superu]

Its happening! And NIGHT RUNS RIGHT NOW!!

But I have to work :(

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[superu]

300 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY!!

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[superu]

It was dusty!!

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AND it was FUN!!

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[superu]

:twisted:
http://youtu.be/gQTtu4TfiUo

[superu]

Courtesy of Blue Fox (05 2" lifted black FXT)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yji8FDwYNBE

[superu]

parade lap day 2
http://youtu.be/okEDgwk5fwY

[superu]

Rally Moab 2014 is on!!!

Come one come all!!!!!

It's a go for the weekend of October 25-26. See above sites for details and registration!!