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The
Thunderbird
Rally is a winter driving adventure through snow
and ice covered back roads in the British Columbia interior.
Following the Thunderbird route is simple, but staying out of the
snow banks is not. This event is suitable for ordinary road cars.
There are classes for Historic cars, Novice teams and different levels
of navigation equipment. Enjoy friendly competition with teams from
BC, Alaska, Alberta, Washington, Oregon and beyond. |
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First
Round of the BC Rally Championship
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The 40th Thunderbird Rally -
since 1957 |
The Thunderbird Rally is
a time-speed-distance (TSD) rally and a winter
driving adventure. |
Officials of the Event |
Route Master: |
Paul Westwick |
(paul@rallybc.com) |
(604) 617 4132 |
Co-Organizer: |
Tony Latham |
(tony@rallybc.com) |
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Registrar: |
Dennis Wende |
(dennis@rallybc.com) |
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Steward: |
Alex Schubel |
(alex@rallybc.com) |
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Please note: Historic class - The example in the sup regs should read "For this year, that means that any vehicle manufactured before December 31st, 1985 will qualify." (The year prior to current is 2010, minus 25 = 1985). |
Accommodation |
Merritt (Friday Night and/or Sunday Night): |
Best Western Nicola Inn
(rally HQ)
1-800-663-2830
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. Double occupancy: $89.98 (new price) + taxes, just mention the Thunderbird Rally |
Ramada Limited
1.800.353.3571 |
Amenities comprise of a 2-story waterslide, indoor pool, fitness room, hot tub, and sauna . Rooms contain complimentary in-room coffee, iron and iron boards, hair dryers, alarm clocks , King or Queen sized beds and full cable with a 24-hour movie channel at no extra expense. Complimentary use of our extended breakfast bar and high speed internet access are included in your room rate. If needed, many of our rooms contain full size kitchenettes. Located conveniently right off Exit 290 of the Coquihalla highway we are next to a reputable family restaurant along with many fast food establishments and an attractive neighborhood pub |
1 Queen Bed - $65.00 |
2 Queen Beds - $70.00 |
3 Queen Beds - $90.00 |
Jacuzzi Suites- $135.00 |
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Kamloops (Saturday Night): |
Comfort Inn, Kamloops |
1-888-556-3111 or 1-250-372-0987. Double occupancy: $108 + taxes, including breakfast,
just mention the Thunderbird Rally |
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Entry fee can be made by Interac Email Money Transfer or hyperWALLET , email to the registrar, dennis@rallybc.com.
You can also pay by paypal, please add $5 service charge, and send to
paul.westwick@telus.net (category = service), and email your entry details to the registrar - dennis@rallybc.com |
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Thunderbird Team Prize |
In the grand tradition of 1960's rallying, Savoia Aero SA (a division of D.E.R. International) sponsored the establishment of an annual Team Trophy for the Thunderbird Rally. A Team is defined as three to six entries, of differing classes (span at least two classes and no more than two in one class) and should include a novice team. All teams with or without a Novice class entry shall be scored by one of the following means: by averaging a Novice score factor (average of all novice scores for the event) or the actual score of their novice team member (which ever method is more beneficial for the team score). Teams may be declared up to the close of registration. There is no additional fee for registering a team. Teams are strongly encouraged to display their team name and/or logo on the team vehicles, using professional-looking and tasteful decals. Each entry on a team will be given a score factor, which is the ratio of their score to the winning score in their class. The winning team will be the one with the lowest average score factor. The designated team captain will be awarded the perpetual trophy and a cash prize of $100. Team trophy details can be found at http://www.rallybc.com/archives/SavoniaTeam.htm |
Schedule |
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