The 1997 Reno (Fernley) SCCA Divisional PRO Rally

Organized and Conducted by the Northwest Region of the Sports Car Club of America

The Event:

The 1997 Reno (Fernley) Divisional PRO Rally is a one-day event consisting of 98 stage miles in an overall 192 mile event. The event is part of the NORPAC Divisional PRO Rally Championship and the Northwest Region of the SCCA Regional Championship. The rally will run on Bureau of Land Management roads in the area north of Fernley, Nevada which is 30 miles east of Reno on U.S. Highway 80. The surface on the first, third, fourth and sixth stages is rock and gravel. The second and fifth stages are typical desert dirt and sand. The third and fourth stages have an elevation change of about 1500 feet. Service will follow stages two, three and four. The rally will start and finish in Fernley.

The Schedule:

Friday, December 5th 17:00 - 19:30 Scrutineering/Documentation

Saturday, December 6th 8:00 - 10:00 Scrutineering/Documentation
9:00 Novice Drivers Class
9:45 Close of Entry
10:30 Parc Expose
11:00 First Car Starts
22:30 First Car Finishes

Sunday, December 7th 10:00 Awards Breakfast, Fernley

Entry and Fees:

Entry into the rally will require valid documentation as required by the SCCA National PRO Rally Rules, including but not limited to SCCA membership and drivers license, valid state drivers license, car documentation and proof of insurance for the car and service vehicle. The cost of entry is $225.00 in U.S. funds prior to December 6th, 1997 and $250.00 December 6th, 1997. Entry will be returned if the event is cancelled or if the entrant's entry is refused for any reason.

Awards:

Awards will be presented to the winners of the three Divisional Classes and for the first three places in the Northwest Region Championship.

Accomodations:

The headquarters motel for the rally is The Truck Inn in Fernley. The rate is $35.00 per night. The phone number is 702-351-1000. Other motels are available. There are several casinos in the area and restaurants with good food.

Information:

For additional information, contact: David Hackett (702) 852-0141, John Nelson (702) 324-5684 evenings, or John Forespring (360) 943-2191 FAX (360) 956-9041.