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SANTA MONICA SPORTS CAR CLUB presents

FIRST FRIDAY NITER

A time-speed-distance navigational rally
for motoring enthusiasts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 ● MISSION HILLS, CA

Join us for our monthly challenge of driving skill and navigational precision over a long course. Bring your street-legal car, a navigator, and $15 entry fee to Mission Hills (near the 405/118 interchange.) We’ll give you a set of route instructions. The object is to follow the course at assigned average speeds to arrive at secret checkpoints exactly on time.

Trophies awarded in four equipment/experience based classes. Novices get to run in their own group.

SEPTEMBER: We’re heading for the eastern section of the Santa Monica Mountains (think Stunt, Piuma, Schueren.) This rally was written with beginners in mind, so expect simple-to-follow instructions and a great collection of drivers roads. 50-75 miles, approximately 75 minutes of timed competition. Finish will be at Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Company in Calabasas.

IMPORTANT: Road rally isn’t a race. All assigned speeds are within legal limits. The point is to run clean and on time. Road rally is excellent training for performance rallying (like WRC) or Targa events that require a strong driver-navigator partnership. No special equipment is required to enter (other than a pen and some sort of interior lighting) and any street-legal car can compete on equal footing (typical entries range from Mini Coopers to Cobras, but family sedans and even minivans are welcome.)

Registration and rally start: Bank of America rear parking lot, 15300 Devonshire Street in Mission Hills (corner of Sepulveda.) Registration opens at 7 p.m., novice orientation at 7:40, first car off at 8:01. Bring your valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

For more info: visit www.smscc.org or Santa Monica Sports Car Club’s Facebook page.

Hope to see you on course on September 6th!

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