Rallying returns to British Columbia in September at the Mountain Trials Rally, round five of the 2003 Western Canadian Rally Championship. This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS), and is part of the Western Canadian Rally Championship. It also counts for SCCA NORPAC out-of-division points.

Follow this link for the complete regulations and an entry form: 2003_mountain_trials.html

In consultation with the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Transport, the organizers have made the decision to postpone the
Mountain Trials Rally from the original date of September 27th to the new date of October 18th.

Even if it rains continuously in the final two weeks leading up to the rally, it would not effect the organizers' decision. A rally requires that verified and detailed route book be given to all competitors. Unfortunately, recent road closures have forced the cancellation of a lot of pre-event work and the route master has run out of time. There was a small chance to make up some of this lost time over the past weekend, but the road closures remained in effect until it was too late.

In the interests of safety there was no alternative but to postpone the rally. Competitors already registered will be contacted by the Registrar, Dennis Wende. Please be prepared to confirm your entry status or notify him of your intent to withdraw.

Despite this last minute change-of-plan, organizers are determined to host the best BC rally in recent years (yet again)!

Rallying WILL return to British Columbia this October at the Mountain Trials Rally, round five of the 2003 Western Canadian Rally Championship. This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS), and is part of the Western Canadian Rally Championship. It also counts for SCCA NORPAC out-of-division points.

- Convenient in-town Service Area
- Relaxed schedule including a 1 hour lunch break
- Compact route with smooth roads (no "Asteroid Field", we promise!)
- No dead-end stages
- 120 Km Special Stage Distance, 280 Km Total Distance

Friday October 17
17:00-20:30 Registration (Best Western Nicola Inn)
17:30-20:00 Scrutineering (Best Western Nicola Inn)
21:00-21:30 Mandatory meeting for all seed 5 & 6 teams
21:30-22:00 Drivers' meeting and introduction of officials

Saturday October 18
8:00-8:30 Late Registration & Scrutineering, by appointment only
9:30 Start of First Leg (Railyard Mall)
14:00-15:00 Lunch Stop
18:00 End of Rally
19:00 Dinner and Awards (Day's Inn)

** Don't forget to call and change your reservation! **

Best Western Nicola Inn
4025 Walters St. at Voght St. Merritt, BC
http://www.nicolainn.com/
ph: 1-800-663-2830, ph: 250-378-4253
$65 + tax for single

Days Inn Merritt
3350 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1C7
http://www.daysinnmerritt.com/
ph: 1-800-665-7117 ph: 250-378-2292
rate TBA