# rally cross schedule **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 2, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805 "2007-02-02T19:32:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/1 "2007-02-02T19:32:24Z")
Well, it is official. There will be rally cross at the Smithton hole. Go to [www.smithtonhole.com](http://www.smithtonhole.com) for directions and details about the facility. There is going to be 9 races. In addition, there are races going to be held at other locations. There may be a point series, but that will be gone over later. Pittspeed and tri-state rally club ([www.trisrc.com](http://www.trisrc.com)) are the main boards who will help promote the events. **What is rally cross?** It is a timed event where one car takes the course in a timed racing event. Time is measured via start and finish line with the use of a timing system (i.e. no stop watch). The course itself consists of a multiple of turns with some straightaway which test the drivers skill at being able to accelerate, corner, and be in complete control of his or her vehicle. The course itself is a hard clay dirt mix, which should be packed in fairly well inclimate weather. The course will be marked out with caution tape/cones w/ pointer cones, so you know where to go. The object is to try and maneuver your car through the course without hitting the cones/caution tape as quickly as possible. If you kill the cones/tape, 2 seconds are added to your time per each infraction. **What do you need to rally cross?** Three basic items are needed. A safe running car, a helmet for the driver and a fire extinguisher for safety precaution are all that you need. The car can be anything–as long as it is not a truck or a suv. The car should be in good working order, i.e. no belts showing on tires, decent brakes, etc. It can have rust holes in it and be a complete beater–just as long as it is safe for the driver and spectators. The helmet is self-explanatory. If you don’t own one, I have some loaner helmets. Keep in mind, only 1 car is on the track at a time, so sharing of helmet is possible. A fire extinguisher is just for added safety in the event that someone catches his or her car on fire. An extinguisher that is available when needed–not rolling around in the back seat. can be the smaller ones you get at Wal-Mart for $12 that fit in the glove box or you can permanently mount it inside the car. **How much does it cost?** $20. All money goes back to the drivers with a 100% payback. Pending on how many cars per class, payouts can go as far back to 6th place or more. For spectators, prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for children younger than 6. Those with a student I.D. get in for $3, and anyone with a military I.D. get in for free. There is a concessions stand, bleachers, pit area, bathrooms and ample parking available at the Smithton Hole. Don’t be afraid to come out just to watch **What are the classes?** car classes are broken down by drive train and forced induction or naturally aspirated. This is subject to change if there is not enough cars to field a class (i.e.- 5 rwd turbo cars show up, and 2 rwd N.A. cars. Lump them in together). Right now, the classes are the following– awd N.A. awd forced induction rwd N.A. rwd forced induction fwd N.A. fwd forced induction **What are the dates?** Most races are on Saturday. Saturday racing starts at 7pm, gates and pits open at 5. Sunday racing starts at 3pm, gates open at 1. There is no rainouts. Come ready to run no matter what the weather is like. April 7th, a Saturday May 6th, a Sunday June 16th, a Saturday July 14th, a Saturday august 11th, a Saturday September 22nd, a Saturday October 27th, a Saturday November 3rd, a Saturday November 17th, a Saturday **How many runs will I get?** you will get a minimum of 3 runs, with the maximum being unknown pending turnout. usually get anywhere form 6-8 runs **How is the winner decided?** winner is decided by total time. so if we run 8 laps, your best 5 times are added up. lowest one wins. any comments or suggestions about anything, please post up. As these events are run by the racers for the racers–hence the 100% payback. Thanks Sailor ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2007, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/2 "2007-02-02T20:06:45Z")
i’m in for sure. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2007, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/3 "2007-02-02T21:29:25Z")
hmm… I am thinking this could be a blast! ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2007, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/4 "2007-02-02T22:13:58Z")
def down for coming out and watching !🍺 ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2007, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/5 "2007-02-03T05:14:18Z")
sticky 4 u mikey > [@How would I add a relay to turn on a new device when the car is on?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-would-i-add-a-relay-to-turn-on-a-new-device-when-the-car-is-on/27716/11): > > def down for coming out and watching !🍺 u can ride with me! ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2007, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/6 "2007-02-03T07:46:01Z")
holly shit i am so excited! should i put together a na fwd or boosted fwd? what about tires? i need a rule sheet ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2007, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/7 "2007-02-03T08:57:38Z")
basically no rules. keep the car safe–so use your judgement. if it is obviously a hazard, you will get black flagged and sit in the pits. car can be towed in–so dont need to be a street legal car. However, don’t have it gushing oil or antifreeze. There is no noise oridinace, so exhaust can go away if you want. rules are pretty simple. Just need a car, a helmet, and a fire extinguisher that is like $12. This is setup to be a lowbudget no hassle racing. tires-- depends on the condition of the track. if dry, could get away w/ some normal tires. if it rains, bring the mudd tires in case you need the grip. ---
**Author:** ![Jordons\_Pontiac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@Jordons\_Pontiac](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jordons_Pontiac)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/8 "2007-02-04T11:10:10Z")
Probly watch so it’s all good. ---
**Author:** ![xfrankx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/2bfe46/32.png) [@xfrankx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xfrankx)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2007, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/9 "2007-02-05T10:23:15Z")
> [@.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/topic/27730/17): > > holly shit i am so excited! > > should i put together a na fwd or boosted fwd? > > what about tires? > i need a rule sheet we can use the coupe. we just need some snow tires for the front and we are good. ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2007, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/10 "2007-02-08T16:50:11Z")
Here is the full schedule— Rallycross 2007 Schedule West Virginia, Pennsylvania April, 7 Smithton PA April, 22 Hundred WV May, 6 Smithton PA May, 20 Hundred WV June, 16 Smithton PA June, 24 Hundred WV July, 14 Smithton PA August, 11 Smithton PA September, 22 Smithton PA October, 20 Smithton PA November, 3 Smithton PA November, 17 Smithton PA as you can see, a race every 2 weeks. to be in for the series championship, you will have to race some of the west virgina races. ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/11 "2007-02-08T19:01:02Z")
i am ready for april 7th! ---
**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2007, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/12 "2007-02-10T07:30:30Z")
I’m spreading the word to everyone i talk to about this… I am more then likely going to throw a car together for this! the whole thing sounds fun… whats the track like? is there jumps or just like a dirt track? ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2007, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/13 "2007-02-11T11:11:43Z")
> [@Seneca's at it again.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/senecas-at-it-again/27909/13): > > I’m spreading the word to everyone i talk to about this… > > I am more then likely going to throw a car together for this! > > the whole thing sounds fun… whats the track like? is there jumps or just like a dirt track? no real jumps, maybe a few bumps but nothing like a bike double. hard packed dirt/clay is what it should be in smithton. alot of sharp turns to specifically keep speeds down. figure 45mph and alot of shifting in 1st 3 gears. i’d say use a close ratio box if u have one. if we can get enough people to commit to putting a rollbar in the car, then we can do more than one person on the track at a time runnin door to door w/ jumps and etc on the course. maybe later in the summer. ---
**Author:** ![boomerang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/67e7ee/32.png) [@boomerang](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boomerang)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2007, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/14 "2007-02-12T08:06:13Z")
I think I may come out to watch some of this. I almost would like to give it a try! ---
**Author:** ![85TransAm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/e68b1a/32.png) [@85TransAm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/85TransAm)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2007, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/15 "2007-02-12T08:17:23Z")
> [@So I had a heart attack thursday morning V. 24 years old](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-had-a-heart-attack-thursday-morning-v-24-years-old/27966/17): > > I think I may come out to watch some of this. I almost would like to give it a try! x2 i don’t think the TA would do so good ( lol ) if i had the $$ i would find a car for this ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/16 "2007-02-14T08:31:50Z")
helmet requirement? Snell95? Newer? ---
**Author:** ![PotantialRisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8dc957/32.png) [@PotantialRisk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PotantialRisk)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2007, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/17 "2007-02-16T08:55:46Z")
Oh wow, I’ve been looking and hoping for this since i got my new whip. I may not be coming to the first cause its the last penguins game of the regular season and perhaps the last regular season home game EVER. ?But the firts event in May sounds sweet! ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2007, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/18 "2007-02-16T11:18:21Z")
shalerpunk-- im not 100% sure on helmet specs. i’d say whatever you can go drag racing w/ and is dot approved is good to go. i’ll find out more info. just dont come out w/ a protec helmet. ---
**Author:** ![BlkP42E](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkp42e/32/5938_2.png) [@BlkP42E](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkP42E)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2007, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/19 "2007-02-16T11:18:59Z")
mylec? ❌ ---
**Author:** ![HaLLaSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hallass/32/5974_2.png) [@HaLLaSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HaLLaSS)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2007, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805/20 "2007-02-20T19:35:05Z")
sounds fun. just have to find a beat ass fox body and grab some snow tires from work. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rally-cross-schedule/187805.md?page=2)