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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:25 pm 
DUE TO THE NOVEMBER 23rd EVENT HAVING BEEN CANCELLED AND A GAP IN THE BAC RALLYCROSS SCHEDULE, WE'VE ADDED FEBRUARY 1st TO THE SERIES AT AMP.




Interested in getting a taste of rally driving?

Perhaps you're an AutoSlalom junkie looking for a cone-dodging fix during the long winter months? Or maybe just interested in some hands on driving experience in slippery, less than ideal conditions, to better prepare you for our soon to be slippery winter streets? Then participating in a BAC RallyCross event would be just right for you!

RallyCross is an off-road AutoSlalom event. A number of times between November and March we will haul out the cones and timing equipment at the Scotia Speed World spectator parking lot and or the AMP (back 40 as it known locally) parking lot to rip it up against the clock in the mud, snow, gravel and what ever mother nature throws at us. Whether you have a Stunning STI or a Rusted-out Rabbit, come out to an event and give it a try!

We are pleased to announce that the BAC RallyCross Challenge will be held again this year. We are hoping to continue on the fun and success of the last few years.

Event Dates

November 23, 2014 - Scotia Speed World, NS cancelled
December 07, 2014 - Scotia Speed World, NS - Completed
January 04, 2015 - Scotia Speed World, NS - Completed
January 18, 2015 - Atlantic Motorsport Park, NS - Completed
February 1, 2015- Atlantic Motorsport Park, NS- COMING UP!
February 15, 2015 - Scotia Speed World, NS
March 01, 2015 - Atlantic Motorsport Park, NS
March 15, 2015 - Scotia Speed World, NS
March 29, 2015 - Atlantic Motorsport Park, NS

Event Schedule:

1000: Course setup
1000 - 1100: Registration and Scrutineering
1100: Drivers' Meeting and official walk around
1130: Start of RallyCross
1600: End of RallyCross (Depends on number of entrants)


Classes:

- Prepared: Including (a) Rally and Race prepared vehicles, (b) vehicles with other than OEM (as the vehicle in question came from the factory) drive train (engine, transmission, rear ends, etc...) and or suspension modifications, (c) vehicles that have had parts removed that cause a weight reduction (seats, carpets, headliners, air conditioning, ABS, etc...)
- All wheel / 4 Wheel Drive
- Front wheel drive
- Rear wheel drive

**Note: Studded snow tires are allowed in all classes.**

Come watch (Free)! Come play ($20)! Its more fun in the dirt!

Quickie FAQ:

Q. What do I need to participate?

A. A running car that's street safe, tires, brakes, etc. It is the competitors responsibility to come to the event with a vehicle that is in good working order and can safely complete the event.

Tech inspections will be preformed randomly on street driven vehicles. Non street driven vehicles that are towed or trailered to the event will be teched at their first event and then randomly after that.

Helmets will be inspected to confirm Snell M2000 or better rating, Snell M2005 required as of January 1, 2015. DOT approved helmets are not accepted. If you don't have a helmet loaners are available on-site.

You will also need a membership in an ARMS affiliated club (BAC, ASCC, MMSC, etc...) Memberships will be available on site, $25 for new BAC members and good for one year. This membership will also allow you to participate in Navigational Rallies and AutoSlaloms held throughout the year by various ARMS affiliated clubs.

Q. How do I know what class to run in?

A. RallyCross classes are very simple and mostly based on your vehicle's drivetrain. AWD, FWD and RWD. Rally prepared cars, I.e. caged, gutted, etc. Run in 'Open' class.

Q. How many runs do I get?

A. There will be 4 timed runs per driver, times are added together for a total time which will be what your overall placement and points will be based on.

Q. Can I share a vehicle?

A. Shared vehicles are encouraged and there are no limit to the number of drivers per car. Entry fees are per-driver.

Q. Do you run in the rain/snow/mud/dirt/ice?

A. RallyCross is performed on whatever surface is on the ground. Bring adaquate footwear for all conditions.

Q. I've never driven on loose surface before, can I still participate?

A. RallyCross is a very friendly environment, all manner of competitors participate from 16 year old first timers to experienced national rally competitors. All are welcome! RallyCross is a great way to learn how to drive on slippery/loose surfaces!

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Minimum age for both competitors and passengers is 16. All those competitors and passengers under the age of majority (19) in Nova Scotia must have a parental consent waiver signed before you are allowed to participate. The parental consent waiver can be found at the following url
http://www.asncanada.com/2009_Insurance ... Waiver.pdf
If you wish to participate in a street driven vehicle and it is not registered in your name then you must have written permission from the vehicles owner to enter the event.

What if you just want to watch?

Q. Show up when?

A. Usually about 11:15 should be good. Don't forget to sign the insurance waiver, usually at registration or the starters vehicle.

Q. Park where?

A. At Scotia Speed World as you come into the spectator parking lot keep to the left and park between the road and the hill.

At AMP park in the paddock area.

Q. Need to bring your own chairs or is there a spectator box/seating area?

A. Bring chairs.

Q. Any more info that a spectator may need to know?

A. Bring food if you want to eat and bring appropriate clothing and foot ware for the weather conditions.


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The snow is not very deep around Windsor. I plan to go to AMP in the morning around 8:30-9:00 leaving here.
I have a propane torch to help open the gate, and a match!!


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I plan to be there. You have a blowtorch, but do you have the key, Pidge? Or is that why you have the blowtorch?? :)

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I'm planning to be there for 0930 or 1000 ish as well.

It's a nice day for a drive regardless. :)

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Big thanks to everyone who showed up today. Good event and fun course, even if it was a bit nippy.

I want to make special mention of all the volunteers who took turns mid course to chase cones, that was a huge help!

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Chasing pylons was great way to stay warm, even when the wind was strong enough to blow them over. :lol: Thanks to those that helped push cars out of snowbanks too. :oops: A fun way to play in the snow.

BTW next time I'm taking something to clean the snow and ice out of the wheels, just about shook itself apart when it hit highway speeds on the way home. 8O


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I've found that that makes it even worse. You'll never get it all and it leaves enough to REALLY throw it out of whack.

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Ian's 4th run. It was sliiiiiippery out there.


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Gordon S. wrote:
I've found that that makes it even worse. You'll never get it all and it leaves enough to REALLY throw it out of whack.


It was bad enough that it set off the traction/stability control and the check engine light and the engine lost some power. Pulled off and kicked stuff off around the outside of the rims and was fairly good after that. Then around Bedford hit a bump which must've knocked a chunk on the inside of a rim loose, and it started hammering away enough to set off the sensors again. Found something to poke in though the rims to get enough of it off to get home. The CEL stayed on that time but the stability/traction control lights went out and the engine worked fine.

Put the reader on it when got home and was reporting a code for engine misfire. Only thing can figure is the when the traction control kicked in and stayed on it was cutting the engine which the ECU picked up as a misfire. Cleared the code, cleaned the wheels and took it for a spin and seems fine, even after engaging the traction/stability control a few times.

Glad it got sorted or my wife wouldn't let me borrow her car again. :orglaugh:


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Eh, used to happen all the time on my golf with steelies. I kept a long beefy flatblade screwdriver in the glovebox for just that purpose. Might have to drive forward a few inches to get the stuff right by the caliper but I could always get it.

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Gotta build some scrapers! Jonathan has them on his rally car:

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Gordon S. wrote:
Gotta build some scrapers! Jonathan has them on his rally car:

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NICE! If I still lived in NB, I'd want those on my daily.

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Results for the event.[/col]

PositionClassNameVehicleRun 1PenRun 2PenRun 3PenRun 4PenTotalClass PointsOA Points
1PJonathan C02 Subaru1:51.5011:38.2231:37.2101:43.5347:06.468070
2FDave H99 Neon1:49.3401:46.6201:47.3201:47.3407:10.625233
3AIan P02 Subaru TS2:01.4001:47.1911:39.5401:41.0607:11.194230
4AAlex R02 Subaru1:54.9741:43.3521:41.4411:44.5327:22.292518
5ABlu V04 Subaru2:00.8201:46.0931:40.0601:49.6007:22.577255
6AGordon S02 Subaru TS2:04.7811:51.1021:46.8811:48.2507:39.01186
7AAdrian P13 Jeep J1:55.9111:59.3141:50.7501:50.5917:48.56186
8FGreg S00 Mazda 3231:55.9402:19.28DNF1:45.8501:51.3807:52.455415
9FAndrew S00 Mazda 3232:05.6001:52.6301:45.2502:10.28DNF7:53.764711
10RDustin CMercedes2:10.9702:01.1321:49.1311:47.9707:55.23201
11ACal V04 Subaru1:54.2521:48.3751:49.5422:10.28DNF8:00.445138
12AKen MRav42:04.3101:58.7222:09.13DNF1:50.3508:06.5141
13AMike SSubaru2:13.8112:06.0611:53.4011:54.1828:17.4531
14ASasha BSubaru2:05.8811:58.0042:09.13DNF1:55.9438:24.95102
15FPatricia D00 Mazda 3232:20.1302:01.1012:03.5902:01.6218:30.44233
16FNick R04 Toyota Corolla2:19.4722:05.4021:59.9022:04.3408:41.11185
17ARyan J02 Subaru Legacy2:26.2522:19.28DNF1:56.3122:10.28DNF9:00.1292
18FDamian J04 Corolla2:25.0712:15.2822:09.1302:10.28DNF9:05.7661
19RMeghan GMercedes2:30.25DNF2:19.28DNF2:09.1302:10.2809:08.94151


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That was definitely my favorite event so far. I really enjoy the little bit of topography that AMP has. It definitely adds another level of challenge for us '1wd' guys, especially on the uphill sections.

I don't want to be the guy pointing out an issue with the timing/scoring, but I got a cone on my fourth run. I chose to run it over rather than slide off into the woods again :D I figured I'd bring it up since it'll actually change positions/points.


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I can assign the penalty if you wish. It was not reported.


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Good little video done up by one of the spectators:


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That is true sportsmanship Greg! Good on ya!

Sometimes they do get missed. Particularly hard with the setup on Sunday, Pidge and Cathy would have been blind to a fair bit of the course. That's where the cone chasers come in! :P

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That's an awesome promotional video!

Apparently I have a "weird" AMG Mercedes, "with a great exhaust note." I almost feel like that's a back-handed compliment. :orglaugh:


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Here are a few pictures from the BAC RallyCross at AMP on 1 February 2015:

http://www.bluenoseautosport.ca/hmmerk/ ... /index.htm

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Some very cool action shots! Especially Ryan's rotten old legacy! Thanks Harold.


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I feel like this one says it:

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Gord,

Re your "I feel this one says it:"

A short video would have been even better. That leaning cone was actually swaying back and forth in the wind! And half a second later it moved out in front of Alex, staying upright as it moved. He hit it, of course, but I don't believe it was counted. Certainly it should not have been counted.

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Thanks Harold for the photo for Inside Track! :)

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Great pictures as always Harold. Thanks for sharing.

There were more than a few cones that the wind blew over that afternoon. We tried to wave off the ones that the wind got, and bury them a bit in the snow when they were replaced. Though according to the last two shots, that cone just vanished. :lol:


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How do you guys see the chalk lines for re-setting up displaced cones? ;)

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Wild guessing. :)

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Some of the time could just set it in the rut made by the wheel that ran over it. Though in some cases we had to pick a spot between a pair of tracks. :mrgreen: Towards the end we just set them in the snow at the edge of the ice. If none of that worked there was wild guessing to fall back on. :orgshifty:


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