2008 Winter Series Information A car rally is contested by a two-person team, in ordinary cars, on regular roads, within the legal speed limit. The game is to drive on time - not early or late (it's not a race). These are “winter” events, adding the factor of snow and ice to the road conditions. These night events use secondary and unpaved public roads. There are competition classes for Novice and experienced competitors. Free Novice school at each event. Events and Speeds The Winter Rally Series is in its' 25th season in the Finger Lakes area. Designed to provide enjoyable competition for every level of rallyist, the series allows choices. "Tulip" diagrams (a line drawing of each intersection) and a mileage at each turn, provide an easy-to-follow course. The challenge is in the road surfaces and weather conditions. Primarily unpaved back roads are used (usually roads plowed in winter), and we hope for snow. To allow rallyists to compete where they feel comfortable, we utilize 3 speed groups, and "seed" drivers based on prior experience and performance. Only the most experienced, proficient drivers compete at "A" speeds, usually 45 MPH. Novices start at "C" speed, 36 MPH; the majority compete at "B" speed, or 40 MPH. In very bad weather, each group may drop to the next lower speed (C becomes 33). To equalize competition between speed groups, a factor is applied to the raw score based on the competition class and speed group to determine final score. Requirements Valid driver's license Current inspection sticker Current vehicle registration Proof of insurance      (minimum 20,000/40,000/10,000) A working muffler / exhaust Headlights Horn Brake lights Directional signals Windshield wipers Appropriate tires (with tread)     for weather conditions 90 minutes of flares OR one (1) DOT triangle Tow cable or chain Seat belts as required by law Recommended: first aid kit,     fire extinguisher, blanket, & flashlight. LIGHTS - a MAXIMUM of     two auxiliary lights are permitted. NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO COMPETE IN THIS SERIES; NOVICES WELCOME!! Classes EQUIPPED: A team using equipment accumulating time & mileage simultaneously (rally computers), [Zeron, Timewise, AlphaTSD, Speedpilot, etc.] UNEQUIPPED: Allowed equipment includes: rally tables, Curta, Alpina, Stevens wheel, slide rule; or a calculator which does not receive direct input from a mileage measuring device; and a correctable odometer. STOCK: Stock odometer in the stock location, + rally tables, slide rule, single memory four-function electronic calculator. NOVICE: A team with both members having experience in six or fewer rallies. A team that begins the series eligible for this class may complete the series in the class. There are no equipment limitations. EACH CAR SHALL HAVE AT LEAST TWO COMPETITORS . [Finger Lakes Rally Page]     [Finger Lakes Home Page] [SCCA Home Page] Copyright © 2008 FLR/SCCA, Inc.