It all starts here.
Spanning eleven months and nearly 2000 miles, the Central Region Rally Championship is the longest and toughest rally series in the US. Its also the last series where two wheel drive cars flourish.
In 2009, the Central Region Championship played host to over 100 drivers and navigators battling the elements and their sanity at 120 miles per hour on (and off) gravel back roads from Michigan to Texas. In our debut season Gravel-Spec Rallysport became a fan favorite thanks to rookie driver Jim Scray's sideways driving style, a classic car with a killer paint job, and the reckless behavior of the crew. Despite racing in only 5 of 15 events, Jim was able to secure 9th place in the G2 class championship thanks to a pair of critical podium finishes. Sophomore navigator Colin Vickman raced in 7 rallies in his busiest season to date, securing 4th place in the G2 co-drivers championship. Our meteoric rise to cult stardom in 2009 came at the cost of three engines, 20 tires, two alternators, countless hours of sleep and one vintage 1972 Nixon campaign sticker.
Where do we go from here?
2010 looks to be even better, with reliability woes behind us and a quickly developing driver. However times are tough, the recession has left its mark on the rally scene, the Central Region championship has lost a pair of events for the time being, and National Championship status for all events after X Games. Despite being forced into running a reduced rally campaign, we're planning to diversify our motorsports efforts, making the season ahead the brightest yet.
Go and do likewise gents, Victory is out there lying on the roads. Pick them up and they're yours – if you don't, then I have no sympathy for you.
Go and do likewise.
2010 Events
Lake Winnebago Ice Racing – January – February
100 Acre Wood Rally – Not without sponsor support!
WAG Rallycross – March - November
Snow States Rally Cup
Gravity Park Rally – May 29 2010
Nemadji Trail Rallies – May – July 2010
New England Forest Rally – July 16 – 17 2010
Milwaukee Mile Time Attack
Duryea Hillclimb – August 21 – 23
Ottawa Rally
Keweenaw Challenge Rally
Rally Paris
