Porterfiled RallyX, May 17-19: SoPac National Challenge

[Jayson Woodruff]

Porterfiled RallyX, May 17-19: SoPac National Challenge @ Glen Helen

Attention RallyCross Drivers. Time is nearing for SoPac's premier RallyCross weekend, the National Challenge. The National Challege is RallyX's equivilent of a Solo National Tour. Last year's National Challenge at Glen Helen hosted nearly double the number of entrants of most other's around the country, featured tight competition in all nine classes and resulted in earning the Division of the Year award from the SCCA. There was also about $2400 in contingencies taken in.

This year we've got even bigger plans. With a month of pre-registration left there are already 52 driver's registered (Pre-reg list). For weekend entrants there will be free t-shirts and free lunch each day. Porterfield will be out to supply automotive fluids and display their goods.

This is still going to be the novice friendly atmosphere that has helped us grow to the nations best RallyX program, but even better, free stuff. So don't let the hoopla scare off any first timers.

The two day National Challenge will also count as Porterfield RallyX Events #2 and #3 of the season series. Which will make it a great time to catch up, or really pull ahead in those class battles. While the weekend event is prefered, it is allowed to register for only one day.

Pre-Registration for the National Challege:
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Full year calendar is up on the event website::
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Don’t forget to follow updates and announcements on twitter:
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Register early and often. Pre-registration helps greatly with event planning, plus it saves you money! You do not need to pre-pay to take advantage of the pre-reg discounts.

Don’t forget to thank Porterfield Brakes for being our title sponsor this year. They’re support has lead to a $5 discount in entry fees.
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National Challenge Entry Fees:
Pre-Reg SCCA Members $90/Weekend (includes T-shirt and 2xLunch), $45 for one day
Pre-Reg Non-Members $110/Weekend (includes T-shirt and 2xLunch), $60 for one day
Reg Day-Of $70/day

Provisional Schedule as follows:
Tech and Reg:
Friday 3pm-5pm
Saturday 7:30am to 8:30 and at lunch
Sunday 7:30am to 8:30 and at lunch

Course Walking
Friday 3pm-dark
Saturday dawn to 8:30 and at lunch
Sunday dawn to 8:30 and at lunch

First car off at 9:00am each day
All Awards on Sunday at Lunch and After event.

Detailed schedule (classes) to be released Wed before the event

If you have any questions or problems registering, feel free to e-mail or call

Jayson Woodruff
woodrufj@jaycomservices.com
714-328-7869

[Jayson Woodruff]

A National Challenge is basically a higher stakes RallyX. There is competition runs on both Saturday and Sunday. The National Challenge results (which is the focus of the weekend) is the cumulation of all runs from both days. This is scheduled to be a total of 12 runs. We will be running ALL National Classes (i.e. RWD and FWD will be seperate classes).

We will also be using the National Challenge as Porterfield RallyX Champ events #2 and #3 (Saturday and Sunday repectfully). Pretty much the same as last year.

What other differences?
1.) Contingencies: Essentailly prize money put up by manufactures to driver's of their cars. Currently we have Subaru, Mazda, Honda and VW, up to $300 for a 1st place result.
2.) Required decals: Must have a "SCCA RallyCross" windshield banner, a SCCA RallyCross sticker on each side and a Porterfield sticker on each side. Contingencies have their own decal requirements that will be checked.
3.) Awsome trophies. Not coming from my cheap stock, these should be pretty nice (mailed after event).
4.) Free T-shirt!: Enter both days, get a free event T-shirt (more available for purchase).
5.) Free Lunch!: Enter both days, get fed both days! Pomona Formula Motorsports (CalPoly's FSAE team) has agreed to BBQ for us. More food/drink availalbe for purchase, proceeds directly to PFM's program.

It is possible to register for only one day, but the focus is on the weekend long competition and you will miss out on most the benifits. Our National Challenge last year was a great success, and I'd like to top it.

Jay W

[George Schilling]

Pre-payment required Jay? Cancellation policy? Where does one register for contingencies? Specifically Subaru?

[Jayson Woodruff]

Pre-payment required Jay? Cancellation policy? Where does one register for contingencies? Specifically Subaru?

Same as usual, no prepayment needed. Cancels always get their $$ back if applicable. Try not to abuse the lienient system, if too many do, it'll change.

Subaru contingencies through the SCCA. Sign up under you scca login, order decals and send W9 to Jennifer McAbee. Info:
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Mazda, Honda and VW also available.

Jay W

[Jayson Woodruff]

Just two weeks left until SoCals premier RallyCross weekend. Entries are up to 65 with the vast majority staying both days. Remember lunch is provided and T-shirts are free to those weekend entries.

Updated the Season prize pool as well:


Jay W

[George Schilling]

Any plans for Friday?

[Jayson Woodruff]

Any plans for Friday?

Reg, tech and course walking will be open. No driving. A lot of people will be camping, so I bet you could sniff out some free food too.

Jay W

[George Schilling]

Any plans for Friday?

Reg, tech and course walking will be open. No driving. A lot of people will be camping, so I bet you could sniff out some free food too.

Jay W

I'll be camping also......at the Hilton!

[Jayson Woodruff]

HEADS UP. Pre-registration for the National Challenge weekend ends tomorrow at midnight. I find myself a little behind in the preping, so I'm really not going to have time for those typical late "oh man, I forgot" requests. So GET ON IT.

Also, I recommend everyone review the entry list. If your buddy, who you know wants to come, is not on there, GET ON HIM about registering ASAP. We currently have 77!

Here's the 'public' entry list (update ~daily).
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Watch you mail boxes and this thread for announcement/updates.

Jay W

[Tom Berry]

If you havnt tried this RallyX thing... you are missing out. Its a blast! And the weather should be really good this coming weekend.

[Bobby Beyer]

Anyone got a car for rent?

[Bill Martin]

Anyone got a car for rent?

Hertz, Avis whatever. Seriously, lot's of people do it. Buddy up with someone to split costs. Get a Mazda 2 or whatever is closest. Small, light, FWD. Show up with 40psi in the tires, done.

[Jayson Woodruff]

Yep, used to be very common. Then all those rental people got addicted and got their own cars. I did it once with three other guys, it was so affordable I had to make change for a $10 bill.

Jay W

Anyone got a car for rent?

Hertz, Avis whatever. Seriously, lot's of people do it. Buddy up with someone to split costs. Get a Mazda 2 or whatever is closest. Small, light, FWD. Show up with 40psi in the tires, done.

[Mako Koiwai]

We used a Mazda2 last time ... I believe one won the Stock Class at last years RX Nationals. Fast for what it is, for the conditions and easy to drive ... down shifting with the auto is so easy.

Just get all of the insurance that they offer.

Video from the Mazda2: http://youtu.be/kt4l96zzm0U" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Mako Koiwai]

You get everything from the family car to 500+ hp Evo's and STI's:





The car is going to get VERY dirty ... there is a car wash at the first fwy exit South/West of Glen Helen to get the first layer off:

[Jayson Woodruff]

Okay, busy on the back end.

All results are now up. This includes, National Challenge Results, Saturday only Glen Helen results, Sunday only Glen Helen results, Course maps for each day, updated GH series results and update prize pool.

Additionally, the next Glen Helen weekend (Sept 7-8) is open for registration.

All the above is available on the CalClubRallyX webpage:
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The next JayCom event up is the Johnson Valley EnduroRallyX. Just two weeks away and we're short on entries: Link to Reg:
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frm ... t_id=13504" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Fontana (AAA Speedway) charity AutoX event is three weeks away. No work and huge run/$ ratio. Link to Reg:
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Next on the to-do list is to start compiling a winners list for the National Trophies and the Porterfield credit prizes. If you were a National Challenge (weekend) trophy winner, keep an eye out for emails from me in the next day or two.

Thanks all. Very big, very rewarding weekend.

We'll talk extra T-shirts soon as well.

Jay W