Midnight Coffee Rally March 25th

**tturbotom** · 02-27-2006 11:12 AM

I have been kicking the idea around of doing a Midnight Rally. I have been brainstorming this idea with a few other people on the forums too. This will be my first TSD. I am always open to suggestions, input, guidence, opinions, ect.

The "basic" idea is like the subject states. Start the rally at midnight at a coffee shop. Then find the predetermined coffee shops along the pre-planned route. You will have to check in at each checkpoint to continue. The rally will be in a TSD format (time, speed, distance). Check TSD Rally, to get the general idea of what event will be all about. This is NOT an actually TSD rally, but rather a fun run using a TSD format you promote a safe event. In the same breath, this will not be like the previous fun runs I have hosted. Every team will be given specific directions and sent out in timed intervals to drive the course within posted speed limits. The team that gets to the finish with the most accurate time and mileage will be awarded the winner.

Seem simple enough? Maybe in the daylight, probably not so simple in the dark.

If you are interested in participating you must PM me directly.
~There will be a maximum of 15 cars allowed to enter
~Every driver must be accompanied by a co-driver
~Must be 18 or older unless accompanied by your legal gaurdian (per PA state law)
~Each person must sign a Rally waiver to enter
~Each team/car must be road legal (current inspection, insurance and valid drivers license)
~Free to enter (donations accepted)

Some details:
~What: Midnight Coffee Rally (TSD style format)
~Terrain: about 140 miles of 96% paved, 2% gravel, and 2%dirt; single lane to 4 laned highway)
~When: March 25th
~Time: Meet at 8:30pm, Depart at 10pm
~Where: start and finish in Hazleton, Pa

I might have some "Midnight Coffee Rally" mugs for sale

Team Roster:
Team R and D (rcolonie-05 STi)
Team Caffeine (jwan01-2000-Impreza RS)
Team Mojo (LancerPhoenix-04 Lancer)
Team Marmaduke (mbs627-06 WRX Wagon)
Team Stock N Stuff (Ebungo-03 WRX
Team 7 (Murray-02 WRX Wagon or 99 RS)
Team 8 (open)
Team 9 (open)
Team 10 (open)
Team 11 (open)
Team 12 (open)
Team 13 (open)
Team 14 (open)
Team 15 (open)

Solo Entry:
saab90089
Cbakey (will drive or co-drive)

**WRXskier** · 03-01-2006 08:59 PM

sounds fun, I'm deffinatley gonna try to do this

**mbs627** · 03-02-2006 04:43 PM

Hey NJ guys, Hazelton is easy to get to and is right off of I-80. Its only about an hour tops west of the NJ border. Pennsylvania woods are fun at night!

**kevlarcupid** · 03-02-2006 07:17 PM

Sounds like a blast! Just looks like a bit too far for me.

Hope it goes well!

**tturbotom** · 03-03-2006 09:11 PM

I did a test run "tonight". I wanted to see how the run would go in the dark. The off road sections are awesome. I think it will be a good time. I look forward to getting feedback after the run.

**tturbotom** · 03-14-2006 08:52 AM

There have been some talk about pushing the start time back a couple hours. I have sent PM's to everyone on the rosters. If you have not got the PM sorry. Just thought I would throw this out to any other interested people that have not signed on yet.

This is not set in stone yet. I will keep you updated when a decision has been made.

**TBomb** · 03-14-2006 10:01 AM

As much as I'd like to join in on this shin dig... 2hr and 15min just to get there is a bit much. Have fun tho!

**tturbotom** · 03-14-2006 07:01 PM

After recieving some feedback, the Start Time of the rally has been pushed back. We will be meeting at 8:30 pm and sending the first car off at 10pm. I will be sending the final details to the participants within a few days.

**twizhimself** · 03-15-2006 02:07 PM

bah!! i wanna go!!

ill be back home may 18th - 24th...trying to set up an meet in allentown (since i wont have a car)

check the NASIOC tristae board

i wanan see you guys