Sat, Apr 5, 2014
The Sno*Drift Rally is the first stop on the Rally America National Championship calendar and it is a full-on battle that takes place over snow and ice across the back roads of northern Michigan without studded tires. It's a slippery and extremely challenging event that demands full concentration from the driver and co-driver in keeping the car from getting stuck in snowbanks.This dedicated snow and ice event is the most unique on the Rally America National Championship calendar promising plenty of sliding in even the worst weather conditions.
Sat, May 3, 2014
The Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is the second race of the Rally America National Championship and is known as one of the most scenic. Named after the storybook home of Winnie the Pooh, the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood is a picturesque race with enough twists and turns to test every driver's ability. Set in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri this race is always a favorite due to its pristine surroundings and fast, tight roads. Although you won't see Winnie the Pooh or any of his friends, you will see some of the best rally driving on some of the best rally roads in North America.
Sun, Jun 1, 2014
The third race on the Rally America National Championship schedule, Oregon Trail is the only 3 day rally event in the Championship that takes place in urban Portland, OR and through the Mt. Hood farmlands outside the city. With fast stretches combined with twisting foothill runs this rally is always packed with excitement. This rally offers fans the best rally viewing opportunities due to its accessibility and wide-open unobstructed areas.
Sat, Jun 28, 2014
One of the oldest rally races on the schedule, Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (commonly known as STPR) began in 1977. It is not only the oldest, but it is also the fastest rally in North America. With roads consisting of clay and gravel, the course is slippery, fast and extremely dangerous. Drivers travel at speeds reaching 100 MPH through densely wooded roads. The speeds combined with the dangerous course ensure that this rally is not for the faint at heart.
Sat, Aug 2, 2014
The Subaru Mt. Washington Hillclimb at the Mt. Washington Auto Road located in Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH returns June 26-29, 2014! Organized and sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire, this legendary event, also known as the "Climb to the Clouds", is the modern version of one of the oldest motorsports events in North America having first been contested in 1904. A field of 75 competitors will make up the field of eight classes in 2014 which will include up to twenty of Rally America's top national rally teams competing for national points. Drivers will test their skills and equipment on the 7.4 tarmac and gravel course that starts at 1,565 feet and rises 4,535 feet over an average grade of 12% to the finish line at 6,100 feet - just below the 6,288 foot summit of Mt. Washington, the tallest peak in the Northeast! Known for it's incredible views of five states and Canada as well as its harsh weather, the summit of Mt. Washington was known for many years as the site of the highest wind speed ever recorded by man at 231mph in 1934. The current overall hillclimb record of 6:11.54 was set in 2011 by Subaru Rally Team USA driver and 5-time Rally America Champion David Higgins from the Isle of Man.
Sun, Aug 31, 2014
Challenging logging roads with some of the longest stages on the circuit set the tone for the New England Forest Rally. Always a favorite with drivers due to the technical demands of the course, this rally is also a crowd pleaser because of its stunning scenery and wildlife. Quintessential northeastern settings such as winding creeks and one-lane bridges add not only beauty to the race, but also added excitement when encountered by drivers at breakneck speeds.
Sun, Oct 12, 2014
The Ojibwe Forests Rally is the seventh round of the Rally America National Championship and will return to the Detroit Lakes, MN area as the event headquarters. Drivers have often used this destination event to hone their skills due to the flowing roads that twist through the picturesque lakes that dot the landscape and the thick cedar trees. Without a doubt, the landscape will conjure images of the legend of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox as cars race on the dirt logging roads.
Sun, Nov 16, 2014
Saving the best for last, the eight-event 2014 Rally America National Championship will conclude at the The Lake Superior Performance Rally, known as the "oldest, hardest and meanest rally" in the country! The Lake Superior Performance Rally takes place during peak foliage season in Northern Michigan, which means that this rally is always one of the most unforgettable with it's copper colored maple leaves set amongst a rocky landscape on the Lake's edge.