edrach Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 From Paul Eklund: Attached is the tentative Rally School Flyer, brought to you by Primitive Performance Driving and Oregon Rally Group. The school is scheduled for March 18-20 (Fri-Sun) with ground school Friday late afternoon (5pm?) into the evening (10pm), driving exercises in a RallyCross setting on Saturday and a full RallyCross competition on Sunday. Along the way we will discuss TSD rally, stage rally, driving techniques and a host of other rally issues. This is directed to the beginner, but experienced rallyists will learn and gain valuable practice as well. Cost is $135 per person for early sign up (before March 1st) and it is $150 after that. Groundschool location not yet finalized, but Sat/Sun will be out at Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, OR (~15 miles west of Portland). The field is LARGE, flat and grassy (which will turn to muddy). Details to be finalized. Please spread the word to interested parties and members of your car clubs. This program will give driving skills to autocrossers, road racers, and rallyists and open up the world of rallying to all participants. We plan to have some break-out sessions directed towards navigators (course notes, timing basics, calculating, controlling your driver) and some for drivers (thinking ahead, safety, thinking ahead, planining your event, thinking ahead). Street cars are fine (nothing lowered is recommended)--they will get muddy. 2 people can share a car, but it will reduce total seat time on Saturday a little bit. I will also be contacting some of you about helping instruct at the school (depending upon expected attendance). Please email me if you have solid experience and really want to instruct driving or navigating. You will be paid for your efforts. Sponsors will be sought for the event. A small sponsorship will get logo onto front of coursebook, with a 1 page advertisement inside and a chance to give a short (>5 minute) talk during the school and/or a display of wares. Contact me at Pauleklund@aol.com or Scott Kovalik at dkov@pacifier.com for more info on this opportunity. We currently expect about 20-35 students and about 100+ entrants at the RallyCross. Sorry, I can't attach the flyer since it's 83K (over the 50K limit). Email me and I'll forward the flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Ed, this would be a great thing to schdule in conjunction with the next WCSS. Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Man I'd love to attend. It'd be awesome if it was around the time of WCSS7. I'm trying to plan out a rally race from Fairbanks to circle via the historical trail for next fall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 4, 2005 Author Share Posted February 4, 2005 Yea, I guess it would. But a three day rallycross added to a 3 day WCSS? I'm starting to run out of vacation days! This school is being done by Primitive Enterprises in conjunction with ORG; it would certainly be interesting to join forces with the Subaru groups. Ed, this would be a great thing to schdule in conjunction with the next WCSS. Ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I'm trying to plan out a rally race from Fairbanks to circle via the historical trail for next fall.. I have one thing to say: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRallyRoo Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I'll be there just because it will help me get closer to club rally. My car will be done by then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 If I can get one of the brats done my then, maybe I could do it, but at this point I am really deep financially into my Brats. I just need a working clutch! (see retrofit and off road forums)Sounds fun though... if I can get 3 days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 We're not gonna try to mix the WCSS with Rally X this year. Sorry. Cool idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Here's the latest info from http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/nwrallyschool.htm: Northwest Rally School -- March 18th - 20th Hosted by Primitive Performance Driving AND Oregon Rally Group Who: Open to all licensed drivers, at all levels of rally and driving experience, with emphasis on BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE levels. What: Three days of instruction starting with 5-6 hours of classroom training on Friday night (approx 5pm-11pm) with short breakout sections for experienced sections and another for beginning navigators. TSD (Time/Speed/Distance) and driving exercises on Saturday with a full RallyCross competition on Sunday. When: Friday 3/18/05 (5-11pm) Saturday 3/19/05 (9am-5pm) Sunday 3/20/05 (8am-5pm) Where: Classroom TBD, driving at Washington County Fairgrounds, 3500 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, OR (~ 15 miles west of Portland). How: Early registration: $135 (if sent before March 1st) Regular registration: $150 (after March 1st) You must pre-register before 3/18 so we can print enough coursebooks and get enough goodie bags and instructors. Send checks or PayPal to: PaulEklund@aol.com Primitive Enterprises 8425 SW Ashford St Tigard, OR 97224 Phone: (503) 624-2139 Plan to bring: Notebook and Pen o Old towels (feet, windshields, etc.) Digital Watch or clock (TSD exercise) o Helmet (SA1995 or later) if you have one Bottle of Water and a snack bar o Rain Slicker (depending on weather) Shoes that can get muddy o Extra pair of socks Waterproof box or duffle to keep stuff dry while driving if raining (tarp?) Questions you have always had about driving, navigating, rally or car control Willingness to listen and learn Nearby hotels: Red Lion Candlewood Suites Extended Stay America Hillsboro Airport Travelodge Agenda: FRIDAY GROUNDSCHOOL Welcome and goal setting - Terms and Glossary - Car prep basics - Rally Basics - Rally Advanced Driver's Breakout (1 hour)Navigator's Breakout (1 hour)Launches Braking Turning Recovering CrashingControl Operations Route Book Controlling the Car Calling Instructions Crashing Driving Techniques - Preparing to win - Questions and Answers Advanced Breakout (10:30 to whatever)Red Cross Advanced Setup Team Issues Driving at and beyond the edge Saturday TSD Practice Finding the route Following the route What to do at a checkpoint Basic calculations Making ZEROS Saturday Driving Exercises Finding an apex and driving line One-on-one rally driving instruction Skidpad and finding limits of adhesion Trail braking practice Judging distance to object Hard braking and humility of understeer Hitting an apex repeatedly Sunday RallyCross Competition Car preparation Planning for victory; living with best efforts Recovering from setbacks Dealing with Pressure Dealing with Tire Pressures Personalized Instruction Course Teardown Final Debrief and Graduation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I'd love to do this, but I have a feeling that is about the time my building permit will be approved and I'll be deeply involved in building my garage. Hope they do it again next years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 If you like I'll call the Town Hall and tell them your garage is too large for your lot. That should delay things enough to put you into April. Just trying to help the "faint of heart" make a decision. I'd love to do this, but I have a feeling that is about the time my building permit will be approved and I'll be deeply involved in building my garage. Hope they do it again next years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 If you like I'll call the Town Hall and tell them your garage is too large for your lot. That should delay things enough to put you into April. Just trying to help the "faint of heart" make a decision."Faint of heart"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 No, not really. Just trying to nudge you into spending a weekend in gorgeous downtown Hillsboro. "Faint of heart"???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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