Rally Appalachia 2011 ~ Benefits Intrepid Fallen Hereos Fund

Not sure what happened to my original post but I can't find it, anyway We have had two teams (other then Ryan) that have had to drop out of our event so if you missed the sign up in December here's a second chance to sign up a team. Message me or better yet email me at Racertci@ptd.net ASAP.

Here's a quick look at our schedule

July 18th Winchester VA Pre-rally Drivers meeting.

To be held @ Quality Inn Winchester Virginia @ 7:30 PM

Then it's off to the Piccadilly's Brew Pub & Restaurant for a Pre-Rally Meal

July 19th ~ DAY 1

Starting line 8:00 AM

Old Town Winchester with it's the open air mall and historic commercial district lined with 18th and 19th century buildings will provide us with a Historic & Scenic back drop from which to launch from it is one of the oldest standing towns west of the Appalachia Mountains.

This leg will have no less then 8 Check points near or along Skyline Drive Virginia.

One is a raceway where you will be taking your car out on the track

Shenandoah Speedway features a 3/8 mile track with compound banking of 12, 10, 8, and 6 degrees in turns 60 feet wide. Straights are 375 feet long with 6 degrees of banking.

Sanctioning Bodies: INEX, MMRA, VMCRA, ...and SVSRL

The finish line for the day one is the Natural Bridge Virginia Hotel and Convention center. We have arranged for a discounted price for the tour of Natural Bridge and the Cedar Trail of $8. Tours run until 9 PM in the evening.

http://www.naturalbridgeva.com/

The minimum amount of time allowed for this leg is 6 hours and 35 minutes. That allows for 1 minute at each check point along Skyline and a few additional minutes at a second National park to be named on your route cards the morning of the 19th. If your team comes in under this time you will be DISQUALIFIED from this leg.

Additionally any tickets from a Law Enforcement Officer or video evidence of a team excessively speeding will get you DISQUALIFIED from receiving any awards for the entire event. ~YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED~

We ask that teams be available (optional) in the lobby of the Hotel on the 19th at 6:00 PM for Police escorted drive into Lexington VA. (12 miles north) Lexington is planning to promote our arrival so expect several hundred people to welcome us into town and we will have reserved parking once we arrive in town.

There are several restaurant/bars located in the downtown area. I know the people of this area and believe we should receive one hell of a welcome. For those that want to stay at the hotel they have a full service restaurant/bar The Fox Tavern. (which is where you will find me after the drive back from Lexington)

Some check points will require walking/running (if you feel you need to run) in order to reach them. Additionally we will be entering two National Parks (read take it easy in the parks) and there will be entry fees for both parks. (total cost being roughly $30 total for a team of two)

July 20th ~ DAY 2

8:00 AM Cars will be lined up as we roll out of Natural Bridge VA.

Motor Mile Dragway quickest reaction time Challenge

Make Sure your Navigator is on their A Game as this leg promises to be their biggest challenge of the trip. We will be hitting Blue Ridge Parkway.

On our way to

July 20th 2011 Spartanburg SC our Hotel is locked down ~ $59.99 for the night (normally 89.99)

Please be on the look out for "Brewmeister's Sports Tavern Girls" as they will be checking in the rally cars at the Hotel.

(optional) We will be receiving a Police escort into and through the city of Spartanburg en-route to Brewmeister's Sports Tavern.

This is happening @ 6:00 PM so be there in order to be part of the parade or just meet us at Hooters of Spartanburg after you roll into town. Hooters has stated that they want to make this a special night for us. : )

minimum amount of time allowed for this leg TBA (expect 8 hours)

Some check points will require walking/running (if you feel you need to run) in order to reach them. Additionally we will be entering two National Parks (read take it easy in the parks) and there will be entry fees for one parks. (total cost being roughly $20 total for a team of two)

July 21st ~ Day 3

8:00 AM Depart from The Fairfield Inn

To a Meet and Great with NASCAR Legend David Pearson at a location to be announced

On to the Track "Too Tough to Tame" Darlington Raceway for a couple of laps on the World famous race track.

There will be a few interesting check points tossed in on our way to our final check point the Marriott in Charleston SC.

That evening we have reserved the top two floors of the Southend Brewery in the historic district of Charleston for an end of rally party with Live entertainment

There are the highlights of what promises to be the Not to be Missed rally of 2011. We have a few surprises tossed in as well but they are to be discovered by those brave enough to tag along.

Thanks,

Tony Intrieri

Whats the cost again?

Estimated Costs:
Rally Registration (including a full decal kit): $150
Mandatory Donation to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund: $25
Gas, Hotel, Food, and Miscellaneous Costs: Average $500-$800