DRIVE THE HIGH COUNTRY, October 11, 2025
WHAT:
An SCCA-Sanctioned Regional Tour RoadRally in Monte Carlo format with all Checkpoints listed in the route instructions and all Checkpoint times given. There will be no assigned average speeds to maintain. Creeping and/or stopping will be allowed without penalty. Just follow the directions until you find a Checkpoint and then pace yourself into the Checkpoint sign at exactly your correct time for a perfect zero every time!! Lowest score wins. All roads will be paved and public. Events will run rain or shine. These events are NOT races. They are contests of precise driving and accurate navigation.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 11, 2025.Competitors can check-in and receive their Route Instructions starting at 9:00 a.m.
Competitor meeting at 9:30 a.m.
First car out at 10:01 a.m. Cars run one minute apart.
WHERE:
START: Starbucks, 1929 Verdugo Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. This is actually under the flyovers for the CA 2/Interstate 210 freeway interchange and next to the UA movie theatres.
FINISH: Jerry’s Cafe, 18291 Cajon Ct, San Bernardino, CA 92407 (just off Old US 66 near the 15/215 interchange).
LENGTH:
The rally will cover approximately 111 miles over a little over 3 hours on fun-to-drive, scenic roads following legal speed limits. There will be a 40 minute break about halfway through the rally.HOW:
Visit here for a guide: https://www.scrrc.net/how-to-road-rallyClick on this link for the SMSCC General Instructions. https://larryscholnick.wixsite.com/.../general-instructions.
Please take a few minutes to download and read the General Instructions. They are the basis for all of the Route Instructions. They explain the terminology, and describe the details of the instructed actions (turns, etc.) that will be in the Route Instructions. Knowing what these things mean will GREATLY enhance your enjoyment of this event.
Each vehicle MUST have at least two participants, a driver and a navigator. Passengers are allowed, but no more than can be safely carried in the vehicle and they must sign the event waiver.
PRICE:
The entry fee is $30 per car. The driver or navigator must be an SCCA member, however weekend memberships can be purchased for $15 which can be credited towards a full membership.Please register online at MotorsportsReg,com.
AWARDS:
Trophies awarded to the top finishers in each class at the finish. Results will be posted online following the event.This rally uses the Richta GPS Competitor app for timing and scoring. The app is FREE and easy to use on any GPS-enabled smartphone. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or https://richtarally.com/. There is no need for additional timing equipment or clocks - your Official Time shows in the app!
WHO:
Hosted by the Santa Monica Sports Car Club, an affiliate of the Cal Club Region of the Sports Car Club of America. Go to http://smscc.org for more information.
Rallymaster for October 11 is Joe Akerman.
SCCA CalClub Region, Santa Monica Sports Car Club, and SCCA San Diego Region have joined forces for a Southern California Road Rally Championship Series for 2025. For a complete list of the rallies and to view the Championship Guidelines, Click here.
This rally is Event #8 of the Southern California Road Rally Championship (SCRRC), a joint championship between SCCA CalClub Region/Santa Monica Sports Car Club and the SCCA San Diego Region. Visit http://www.scrrc.net for information about the series, future events, past results, and current standings.
Please email carzero@aol.com, or text 310-350-1360 if you have any questions.
