Want to run a tarmac rally with your hillclimb car?

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Want to run a tarmac rally with your hillclimb car?

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FYI. Curious to see how this will work out?
http://www.specialstage.com/forums/show ... ts-in-2012
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Re: Want to run a tarmac rally with your hillclimb car?

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Here it is without the link. Yes, this means that you can drive your hillclimb car (non- street legal ones too) without a co-driver in this event. I will be trying to make the april event to support this new idea.

The bulletin has been completed and published. It is the first one at: http://www.rallynewyork.net/linked/bulletins.pdf

It may seem obvious but this class is not limited to NEHA cars or to hillclimb cars in particular. It is open to any car that meets the rules for the "class". So if you know of someone who might be interested, please forward them a link to this thread.

The contents of the bulletin are:

Technical Regulations for Hillclimb classes at Rally New York tarmac events. - January 9, 2012

The 2012 Rally New York season will feature two events held on tarmac, specifically the events scheduled for April and August. In addition to USRC (United States Rally Championship) and NYRC (New York Rally Championship) rally car categories, these two events will be opened to competitors driving vehicles that conform to NEHA (New England Hillclimb Association) regulations.

The hillclimb classes are open to all competitors, aged 18 or older, possessing a valid state drivers license. Competitors will be required to obtain a Rally New York season competition license for $50. Co-drivers are highly recommended but not required. The competitor(s) and vehicle must conform to the Technical Regulations (2011) and Classification (2011) for NEHA Street Prepared and Prepared (refer to http://www.hillclimb.org/rulesregs.html for rules and classes) plus the additions detailed in this bulletin. Drivers interested in competing in the Hillclimb classes with vehicles built to other than NEHA rules are encouraged to contact the RNY Chief Scrutineer at the number or email below to determine vehicle eligibility.

1.Clothing. NEHA Rule 1 applies with the following additions.
1.B is Not Applicable
1.BB. Outer clothing must be FIA 1986 or 8826-2000 approved or SFI 3-2A/5, or SFI 3-2A/1 (single layer) with SFI/FIA labeled long underwear.
1.C. Helmets may also be BSI BS6658-85 approved.
2. Chassis. NEHA Rule 2 applies with the following changes.
2.C. And 2.CC. Tires need not be DOT. Must conform to “Rally New York Rules for tarmac tires as of 2011” bulletin http://www.rallynewyork.net/linked/bulletins.pdf .
3. Body and Frame. NEHA rule 3 applies with the following change.
3.B. Door numbers, number panels, start numbers and mandatory decals supplied by RNY and according to RNY Supplemental Regulations.
4. Cockpit. NEHA rule 4 applies with the following additions.
4.A.6. SFI or FIA approved FHR (Frontal Head Restraint or head and neck restraint) device must be worn by every competitor while on stage.
4.C. OEM or aftermarket 2 piece (e.g. folding back) seats are not permitted. Seats NOT carrying an FIA label must have the back braced to the vehicle structure or cage.
4.D.2. Vehicles must carry a secured spare wheel/tire and jack, approved First aid kit, approved spill kit, tow strap and at least three safety triangles. All but the tow strap may be obtained from Susquehanna MotorSports at http://www.rallylights.com/SearchResult ... oryID=1436 .
4.E.1. Is Not Applicable.
4.E.2. ALL cars require a roll cage meeting or exceeding 4.E. 4. through 4.E.11.
4.E.5 Cage padding must meet or exceed FIA 8857-2001 or SFI 45.1. This is also available from Susquehanna (see above link).

Miscellaneous
A)Engine air inlet restrictions. No restrictor required.
B)Noise restriction. See RNY bulletin http://www.rallynewyork.net/linked/bulletins.pdf .
C)Vehicle registration. Not required.
D)Navigation Aids are unrestricted.
E)Transits. No rally rules for transits. Cars may be driven without escort (if legally registered) or by instructions TBD, escorted en masse by officials, or trailered by the competitor or crew between special stages or between service and special stages.

Walter Clark
Chief Scrutineer
Rally New York, Ltd.
email: walterclark1(at)comcast(dot)net
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Re: Want to run a tarmac rally with your hillclimb car?

Post by MGB GT-R »

Oh man that's pretty sweet. I always liked stage rally and this is definitely an easier/cheaper way to get started. I found a couple videos on youtube, and the stage roads look pretty decent. Now I just have to find some more hp for the GT... :)
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