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ORGANIZER'S MESSAGE |
Welcome to the 3rd annual
Mountain Trials Rally, round five in the Western
Canadian Rally Championship, presented by Yokohama.
This event promises to attract more teams than any
other event in BC in the past. The championship
point's battle has heated up with new teams climbing
the ranks, challenging seasoned teams to a grueling
battle in the forest roads of Merritt. |
Merritt
is a fantastic community to host our event, with
more businesses and local individuals becoming involved
each event. Big thanks to Mayor Bob Baird and the
town council for their continued support of the
rally. Thank you to all the businesses who places
sponsorship and ads in this spectator guide. Please
support those who support us! This rally would not
exist in Merritt without the dedicated efforts and
co-operation of all the local businesses, ranchers,
local government, local media and Aspen Planers. |
Earlier
this year, we hosted the Pacific Forest Rally in
Merritt as a test event for the 2003 National Championship
event to be held in June. The results were excellent,
the participation was phenomenal and the feedback
was very positive. West Coast Rally Association
is pleased to announce that Merritt, BC will be
the official location of the 2003 Pacific Forest
Rally as round 5 of 9 in the National Canadian Rally
Championship calendar. This brings opportunity to
business and the local economy and raises the awareness
of Merritt as a destination for tourism and for
Motorsports |
We must
thank the following people who worked with us to
give us permission to race on their roads and lands:
AMR: AME Corporation Claude Lelievre, Aspen Planers
Ltd Norm Brigden, Gene & Ginger Ewalt, Bob Chambers,
Beth Nedeau, Lower Nicola Indian Band Gerry Swakum,
Midday Valley Ranch Rick, Wayne Schinler, Bob Neil,
John & Kate Andersen, Nicola Ranch Matt Williams,
Pentangle V Ranch Bern Vere, Gordon & Mark Pooley
and the Ministry of Highways and Ministry of Forest.
We also thank all the businesses of Railyard Mall
for accommodating our Service area for the event.
Thank you to the volunteer course workers, ham radio
operators, stewards that make this happen. Thank
you also to our family and friends that support
those of us who love this sport. |
Rallying
is a lot of fun to watch, but it is also a dangerous
motorsport. We're happy to bring it to you, but
with the fun also comes responsibility from you,
the spectator. Please make sure you read all the
spectator cautions in this guide and listen to the
rally officials' instructions. They are here not
to ruin your fun, but to ensure everyone goes home
safely after the event. Have fun and enjoy the show! |
Paul Westwick
and Ken Kwong
Mountain Trials Organizers |
Friday
October 4
- 17:00-20:30 Registration ( Best Western -
Nicola Inn)
- 18:00-20:00 Scrutineering ( TireCraft - Merritt,
BC)
- 21:00-21:30 Mandatory meeting for all seed
5 & 6 teams
- 21:30-22:00 Drivers' meeting and introduction
of officials
Saturday October 5
- 09:30 Start of first leg (Railyard Mall)
- 14:00-15:00 Lunch stop (Railyard Mall)
- 15:30 Start of second leg (Railyard Mall)
- 19:00 End of Rally (Railyard Mall)
- 20:00 Dinner and Awards ( Day's Inn Banquet
Room - $15 at door)
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From Merritt, proceed along Highway
5 southbound.
- Take Exit 276 (Comstock Road), and turn right
at the cattleguard.
- Follow this road for 1.6km, to the top of
the hill where it meets Veale Road.
- Follow the marshall's directions to park along
the side of the road past the junction.
- You must be in place by 9:15am.
- The competitors will pass this location twice:
- First Pass - from 9:45am to 10:10am
- Second Pass - from 10:40am to 11:05am.
- After the cars have passed the second time,
do not leave your location until
- Rally Sweep has passed your location.
· To return to Merritt go back by
the way you came in.
From Merritt, proceed south along
Voght Street.
- After crossing a small bridge, keep to the
right (don't drive into the Tolko yard)
- And then take the next left onto Midday Valley
Road.
- 0.8km from the start of Midday Valley Road,
continue straight ahead where it turns to gravel.
- 1.2km beyond that, turn left into the spectator
parking area.
- Follow the marshalls instructions on where
to park.
- There will be a concession on site.
- Radio NL 1230 AM will be broadcasting live
on site.
- The competitors will pass this point three
times, running continuously from 12:00 noon
to 1:30pm.
After the cars have passed the third
time, return to Merritt by the way you came.
From Merritt, proceed along Highway
5 northbound.
- Take Exit 315 (Helmer Lake), and follow the
road around to the right and under the highway
to the west side.
- Then proceed straight ahead through the gate.
- Follow the marshalls directions to park in
the open area on your right, just past the gate.
- The best viewing areas are about a 1 kilometer
walk into the stage from here.
- The cars will pass this area four times:
- 1st · 1 pass - from 2:30pm to 3:15pm,
- 2nd · 2 pass - from 3:30pm to 4:00pm,
- 3rd · 3 pass from 5:00pm to 5:45pm,
- 4th · 4 pass - from 6:00pm to 6:30pm.
- After the cars have passed the fourth time,
do not leave your location until Rally Sweep
has passed your location.
· Return to Merritt by the way you
came. |
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