Road Rally

Think TSD (Time, Speed, Distance) rallies are not fun? Think again. Road Rallies are unlike races in that they are not tests of speed. Road Rallies are a test of skill and precision. Teams consisting of a driver and a navigator are given a set of Route Instructions that define which roads to drive and the speeds to maintain. Rally teams are scored on how closely to their ideal time they arrive at each checkpoint along the route. This may not seem all that exciting – but there are many challenges to the team members that keep things fun and interesting. Following the proper course can be a subject of satisfaction (and sometimes frustration) as can the math calculations the navigator must perform to keep his/her team “on time”.
The driver will often be challenged by the road conditions, the weather and the speeds. Regardless, teamwork is essential to being competitive against the other teams running in the class. There are classes for Novices who are just getting started in rallying (using the stock odometer and a handheld calculator). From there, classes are defined by the level of navigational equipment used. No matter which class a team chooses to run in, there is still the option to just enjoy the drive or to actually work hard at getting good scores. Alternatively, you may want to start off by working a rally. All rallies need control (checkpoint) crews. This is a great way to get an introduction to the sport.
While Road Rallies are run on open, public roads and at speeds no greater than the posted limits – road selection is important to keeping it interesting. Most of the better roads used on Detroit Region Road Rallies are unpaved. These roads may be sandy, muddy, snow covered or icy. Road Rallies can run under all types of conditions – rain, snow, hot, cold and also well after dark.
For more information contact:
Road Rally Director
Piotr Roszczenko
piotr.scca@gmail.com
2022 Road Rally Calendar
- April 16, 2022
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Twilight Tour TSD Rally
April 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill, 21775 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178, USA Map
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- May 14, 2022
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Milk Run TSD Rally (Divisional) - canceled
May 14, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Dover, OH Map
This is a NE Ohio Region Tour rally, not a Detroit Region event. However, it is a Great Lakes Division (GLD) rally championship event (as are all of the Detroit Region rallies).
Visit the NE Ohio Region website or email johnstonbaughr@gmail.com for more information.
registration is open here: http://msreg.com/OMR22
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- August 13, 2022
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Moonlight Monte TSD Rally
August 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Chelsea, MI 48118, USA Map
Moonlight Monte is a Divisional Tour rally
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- September 10, 2022
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Press On Regardless TSD Rally
September 10, 2022 @ 11:00 am - September 11, 2022 @ 2:00 am
Gaylord, MI Map
Press On Regardless is a Divisional Tour rally.
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- September 11, 2022
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Press On Regardless TSD Rally
September 10, 2022 @ 11:00 am - September 11, 2022 @ 2:00 am
Gaylord, MI Map
Press On Regardless is a Divisional Tour rally.
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- October 1, 2022
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Cadillac Color Tour TSD Rally (tentative)
October 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Cadillac MI Map
Cadillac Color Tour is in unconfirmed planning status.
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- October 22, 2022
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Johnny Appleseed TSD Rally (Divisional) (tentative)
October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bolivar, OH 44612, USA Map
This is a NE Ohio Region Tour rally, not a Detroit Region event. However, it is a Great Lakes Division (GLD) rally championship event (as are all of the Detroit Region rallies).
Johnny Appleseed is in unconfirmed planning status.
Visit the NE Ohio Region website or email wgregorylester@gmail.com for more information .
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- November 4, 2022
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Hell and Back II - USRRC TSD Tour Rally
November 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Whitmore Lake MI Map
This is the first of three Road Rally events that comprise the 2022 SCCA U.S. Road Rally Challenge. Hell and Back II is a National Tour rally.
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- November 5, 2022
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Are You Territorial? - USRRC TSD Course Rally
November 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Whitmore Lake MI Map
This is the second of three Road Rally events that comprise the 2022 SCCA U.S. Road Rally Challenge. Are You Territorial? is a National Course (trap) rally.
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- November 6, 2022
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Pavement Ends - USRRC TSD Tour Rally
November 6, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whitmore Lake MI Map
This is the third of three Road Rally events that comprise the 2022 SCCA U.S. Road Rally Challenge. Pavement Ends is a Divisional Tour rally.
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