OCTOBER 15, 2022
THUNDER ROAD 2022
7 HOUR SCCA NATIONAL TOURNING RALLY


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  • THUNDER ROAD 2022 Navigational Road Rally.
    7 hour SCCA National Touring Rally.

    We take our responsibility to provide you with a fun and exciting rally very seriously. We have searched diligently to find you the prettiest roads we could, and to get you out of civilization as much as possible. We will be running some of the best roads in the San Gabriel and Tehachapi mountains, the Antelope Valley and out in the vineyards, farms, orchards and hills of southern Kern County.

    The Route Instructions for this event will use a simple Monte Carlo format, meaning you get turn-by-turn directions, AND you get your target time at each Checkpoint. All Timed Checkpoints are listed in the Route Instructions, and all are referenced by prominent signs on the course. The rally is a little over 250 miles long and you will have 7 hours of driving nirvana with many breaks for gas, food, and rest stops. Rallymaster is Joe Akerman.

    The object of this event is to enjoy driving sweeping, beautiful, challenging back roads at legal speeds while following simple directions in order to pass a series of checkpoints at just the right time.

    There is no need for advanced math, no riddles, compasses, maps or gimmicks, just glorious roads to drive with a focus on precision and accuracy. This is a team sport -- driver and navigator must work together to get it right. Only 2 people are allowed per car on SCCA National Rallies.

    There are no preset average speeds, just run at the posted speed limits (rally is timed at least 2 mph BELOW those limits and has pauses where needed). If you reach a timed Checkpoint early, you can pull over, out of traffic lanes, and either creep, or stop and wait for your target time to pass by the Checkpoint.

    We will be using the Richta GPS Competitor app for timing and scoring. This app is FREE and easy to use on any GPS-enabled smartphone or other device. Go to the App Store or Google Play Store or https://richtarally.com/ and download it. There is no need for additional timing equipment; your Official Time shows in the app!

    This event has been designed to be EV friendly. There are charging stations at the Start, Finish, Lunch, and at all breaks.

    This is an SCCA National Tour Rally sponsored by the ITN Rally Team. Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in Classes E (Equipped), L (Limited equipment), S (Stock), G (GPS driven rally computers) and N (Novice – 3 or fewer previous rallies).

    CLICK HERE to download the flyer.
    CLICK HERE for the Thunder Road 2022 Event General Instuctions.
    CLICK HERE for the SCCA Road Rally Rules.
    (Be familiar with Articles 22, 23, and 27.)


    To register online via MotorsportsReg please cut and paste this address - msreg.com/TR22 - into your browser window. Registration fee is $65 per car. There’s a $15 discount for SCCA members. If you’re not on MSR yet, it’s free to join and really easy. You only enter your name and email address. The site is owned by Hagerty and has become the gold standard for all SCCA events, as well as time trials, track days, etc. Be sure to opt in to receive the monthly calendar of events in your area. Definitely a lot of cool stuff there.

    You may still register in person at the Start. (Sorry, but we will not be able to accept credit cards at Registration. Please use the MSR website to pay by credit card.)

    All participants will be required to sign a waiver in person at the Start of the rally. If anyone in the car is under 18 as of the Start of the rally, they will need a signed and notarized SCCA minor waiver. Please contact carzero@aol.com immediately if you plan to have a minor in your car on this event. Use "Minor Waiver" in the subject line of the email.

    Rally day registration will be at the Hampton Inn, 5601 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy, Arvin, CA 93203. The actual Start will line up in the rear parking lot behind the hotel.

    In-person registration opens at 8:00 am, with the first car out at 10:01 am; there is a beginner/Richta meeting at 9:30 am.

    Hotels in the area are –
    Hampton Inn
    5601 Outlets at Tejon Pkwy
    Arvin, CA 93203
    661 241 7100

    Microtel Inn and Suites
    5620 Laval Rd.
    Wheeler Ridge, CA 93203
    661 241 6666

    Best Western Liberty Inn
    5521 Dennis McCarthy Dr
    Lebec, CA 93243
    661 858 7777

    Days Inn
    9000 Countryside Ct
    Lebec, CA 93243
    661 248 1530

    More Info can be found on our Into the Night Rally Team Facebook page. For any questions or more detailed information, contact Joe at carzero@aol.com or call or text 310 350 1360.






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