T/S/D rally 11/23 MtKisco

Time Speed Distance (gimmick/trick) NIGHT rally starting in MtKisco NY on Saturday night 11/23 at 7pm

http://www.wscc.org/flyers/2013TurkeyTourFlyer.pdf

Registration from 5pm to 6:30, drivers meeting at 6:30, first car off at 7pm. Novice meeting at 6:15, these are HARD trick rallies. Cars leave in 1 minute intervals from your car number, so first come first start. Should be about 2-4 hours (usually 3ish). You need TWO people (driver and navigator), and $20 per car ($10 each). Recommended: a pen, something to write on on the nav’s lap (like a clipboard), a basic calculator (or a nav who likes math), a small light like an LED so the nav can read the instructions and write, and a watch/clock with seconds that you can easily reset to the rallymaster’s time. Rally computers, GPS systems, and lights above headlight level not allowed. Trophies for the winners of each class.

What is it? A TimeSpeedDistance (TSD) rally has an “average speed” that you should follow through the rally. Its set BELOW the speed limit. The rally instructions are very tricky and you’re looking for stuff at night (ie: make 3rd left after the word “STRINGS”, or make second acute right, etc) so you’re going to make a few bad turns. After you figure out you’re in the wrong place you have to backtrack to the correct turn without getting lost, then speed up to get back to your “average speed” (where you would be if you didnt get lost). There are hidden signs along the course you need to mark down, and hidden checkpoints where you pull over and they record what time you came in. Points are given for every second early or late to each checkpoint, and for each sign missed or put out of order. Lowest points win.

So questions like “is this illegal” or “dude this is awesome I’m gona go 175mph” or “wont we all get arrested” are silly since thats not what the rally is about. Some people do it in minivans with their kids in the backseat helping look for turns. If you make a wrong turn or get lost, its up to you if you choose you catch up slowly and safely and risk hitting a checkpoint and getting lots of points, or if you drive like an ass and risk getting pulled over by a cop or taking risks so you can make up time as quickly as possible and get a better score. There will be mostly twisty hilly backroads where you probably will never see a cop, but they are also public roads and you take any risks on your own. I can guaranty you will enjoy them a lot more in a sports car “taking a few risks” than a minivan full of kids tho. Some people will choose to have a nice ride down some twisty windy backroads in the dark, some people will get way lost and come into checkpoints late and gets lots of points, and some people will choose to drive in a manner to make up time each time they get lost and have a blast down some twicked roads. Its all up to the drivers. The roads are awesome and usually including some dirt and gravel roads, but nothing a lowered car couldn’t handle.

Sounds fun i’ll be there!!

Cool, what are you driving? Who’s navigating?

Im guna take my little daily beater nd i think my little brothers guna be my navigator… So this is going to be interesting

Done any TSD’s before?

No never lol first time

I didnt finish my first four rallys. After the driver’s meeting by the guy who wrote the rally (instruction changes, basic rules, etc), I’m going to give a small meeting for people who have never done one before and hopefully cover all the weird stuff you wouldnt expect that screws up a lot of novices. You should attend.

Who’s going to be your navigator? (you need two people in each car)

Idk just yet probably my little brother or my girl… Trying so hard to get her into this kinda life style you have no idea

Be careful, I’ve seen relationships end in a rally. :stuck_out_tongue:

I have a great story about a hot chick in a Miata and her bf driving.

Lol well ill take my chances on that one lol but yea kinda excited not just becuase its my forst tsd but my first fourm meet cant wait to rep the fourm

If you get a trophy on your FIRST rally, that would be pretty insane

I honestly dont care kinda just wanna rep my nyspeed fourm lol aka my new home any more meets like this anytime soon?

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But id take a trophy anyday lol

Ive done a few rallies when i do them with my wife i often let her drive and ill navigate. ive learned alot of Road rallys come down to the navigator. with driving there really only so much you can do. the only ones i insist on driving for are the snow rallys those take a bit more skill.

I usally run them in my lightly modded jetta. usually a good time. I will sadly not be able to attend this one as ill be out of town :confused: