Rallycross 2019 has officially begun!

"Bryan doesn't drive a 1M" (bryantakespictures)
02/16/2019 at 22:16 • Filed to: None

Practice event, so I got about 15 runs in. So. Much. Water. Fun to practice keeping momentum through the muck.

First official event is in 2 weeks. It's mixed surface and hopefully a little drier. Either way, it will be a blast and I can't wait.

DISCUSSION (17)

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/16/2019 at 22:37

How does one in WA get inv ol ved in such a thing?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/16/2019 at 23:01

nwrallyassociation.com is the group I’ve been driving with. Most of their events are in Toutle, but they’ll sometimes go to Bellingham.

AestheticsInMotion > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/16/2019 at 23:25

What I wouldn't give to join. Drives me crazy that nwrally requires a hardtop.

Someday....

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/16/2019 at 23:30

Cool. I ‘ll have to look into that. I’ve been wanting to get involved in Autocross or rallycross lately.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/16/2019 at 23:34

Both are fun. Rallycross can be brutal on your car, depending on what you drive, but I think it’s way more fun. If you do rallycross, definitely get some kind of skid plate.

For autocross, I highly recommend Bremerton Sports Car Club or Evergreen Speedway.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/16/2019 at 23:59

I would probably be driving my 08 Charger. Its a former cop car so its decently sturdy.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > AestheticsInMotion
02/17/2019 at 00:06

Yeah, I'd think a roll bar would be sufficient.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/17/2019 at 00:08

That car would be a lot of fun.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion
02/17/2019 at 00:14

U have two volvos .

slipperysallylikespenguins > AestheticsInMotion
02/17/2019 at 00:15

Volvos just happen to be hardtops. :)

AestheticsInMotion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
02/17/2019 at 00:32

Yeah I know but the Miata can be repaired for pennies, and already has underbody protection, tall winter tires, and lots of good rallyx-style driving experience.

AestheticsInMotion > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/17/2019 at 00:33

Buy one and rally it yourself ;)

slipperysallylikespenguins > AestheticsInMotion
02/17/2019 at 00:44

I would love to but am unfortunately allergic to Swedish cars.

I actually just don’t have room for anymore strays right now

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/17/2019 at 21:40

I was reviewing their rule books online and had a quick question about windshields as mine has a crack. This is their wording “Cracks are permitted to the outside layer of the laminated windshield only. A windshield that has experienced object penetration and/or has deformation is not allowed. Any form of windshield separation or delamination from the body of the car is not allowed.”

Do you know what they define as deformation or outside layer?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/17/2019 at 23:42

I’m not sure, but they are very responsive on facebook or by email if you reach out of them.

M y guess is if they can feel the crack with their hand it might fail? My experience has been that they are fairly lax with tech inspections. If you show up and fail tech, just look for the red Neon and I’d be happy to let you ride along.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
02/20/2019 at 00:47

You were right about them being responsive. Very fast reply. What do you use for lettering on your car?

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > slipperysallylikespenguins
02/21/2019 at 10:19

This, if you have time for it to arrive (there are probably cheaper options, too) : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCYV0TG

Or this tape, depending on the color of your car: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCYV0TG

If you care about your paint at all, I’d go with the tape because the magnets get very dirty.