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Rally 2021 - July Test Day Needs Radio Operators

05 Jul 2021 10:00 PM | Garry Spicer (Administrator)

Attention Rally Radio Operators;

There is going to be an event!

The Calgary Sports Car Club has advised us that they have a Test Day planned for Sunday 18 July in Kananaskis. While the notice is a bit short, I'm sure there are operators who are interested in an excuse to get out of town and into the mountains for the day.

A Test Day is a more modest undertaking than a full rally. It typically involves fewer rally cars, a shorter route, fewer radio operators, and less formal radio protocols. These events are opportunities for rally drivers to test their cars, work on technique, and practice with their co-drivers. While the atmosphere is more relaxed than that of a competitive event, safety is still a priority.

These smaller, less complex events are much easier to prepare for than a full rally, but still make a great chance to get out of town for a day and have some fun. There are also opportunities for people who are interested in rally radio operations and would like to get some experience with the rally scene before taking on the challenges of a regional or national level event.

We do not have a lot of detail about this particular event yet. If you need specifics before committing to the Test Day, please contact the Rallymaster and event organizer, Keith Morison (Keith [at] Morison [dot] ca). Dana and I are not directly involved in planning for this event, but we will try to post any information that comes our way.

Note that Alberta Parks has implemented its new Kananaskis Conservation Pass policy. At this time, we have no information about how this will be handled for rally events held in the park. So, be sure to check with the event organizer about this matter.

If you are ready to sign up, here is the volunteer registration link:
https://forms.gle/4SJf3N6Mi1exh2XYA


73,
Garry, VE6GDS



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