Ready, set, rally!
Amanda King
Issue date: 5/31/09 Section: News
Rally rules state "two, and only two," contestants are permitted in the rally vehicle, and registered cars must be in good running condition and have current state inspection stickers.
Drivers must be the licensed driver of their vehicles, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for any competitor under 18. Drivers receiving moving violations during the rally are disqualified.
"The speeds are always below the posted limit," said Beattie. "You are using public roads, and the idea is to be on time."
The SCCA offers other chances to participate in rallies. The Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Car Club offers local rally driving once a month on Sundays. They usually begin in Monroeville or Cranberry.
"This rally is a tour rally with a course meant to go through scenic roads, tight turns and other things that might be fun to drive," Beattie told the Voice.
Antique automobile fanatics will love the 3rd Annual H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Tour road rally Sept. 13 beginning at Oglebay, W.Va. and ending at the Frick's Car and Carriage Museum in Pittsburgh.
The SCCA was established in 1944 and now has 114 regions around the country. Pittsburgh's Steel City Region is one of the oldest clubs.
"Rallying has to be something you enjoy-driving around and seeing the country," said Connors.
* To register for the SCR24, log onto the Northeast Division of SCCA at www.nescca.com. For more information on local rallies, visit www.brmscc.org.
Drivers must be the licensed driver of their vehicles, and a parent or guardian must sign a waiver for any competitor under 18. Drivers receiving moving violations during the rally are disqualified.
"The speeds are always below the posted limit," said Beattie. "You are using public roads, and the idea is to be on time."
The SCCA offers other chances to participate in rallies. The Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Car Club offers local rally driving once a month on Sundays. They usually begin in Monroeville or Cranberry.
"This rally is a tour rally with a course meant to go through scenic roads, tight turns and other things that might be fun to drive," Beattie told the Voice.
Antique automobile fanatics will love the 3rd Annual H.C. Frick Horseless Carriage Tour road rally Sept. 13 beginning at Oglebay, W.Va. and ending at the Frick's Car and Carriage Museum in Pittsburgh.
The SCCA was established in 1944 and now has 114 regions around the country. Pittsburgh's Steel City Region is one of the oldest clubs.
"Rallying has to be something you enjoy-driving around and seeing the country," said Connors.
* To register for the SCR24, log onto the Northeast Division of SCCA at www.nescca.com. For more information on local rallies, visit www.brmscc.org.