Rally Radio Operators;

It has been a while since the last posting to this space, so an update seems in order.

What a tumultuous year we've had, with events being repeatedly planned and then cancelled due to the pandemic. Thanks go out to all our radio operator volunteers who have stood firm with us and supported our events despite the chaos and disappointments brought on by COVID-19. It is finally beginning to look like we're winning the battle with that virus and things should get back to a semblance of normality this fall. It's time to rally!

As Dana noted in a prior post, the current date for the Rocky Mountain Rally (RMR) is 08-09 October, 2021. This will displace the usual Kananaskis Stage Rally that has typically been held in the autumn. This means that there will only be the one performance rally event in our area this year. Note that the Pacific Forest Rally (Merritt, BC) is planned for 01-02 October, 2021. That is just one week before RMR. This may make it easier for Eastern teams to attend both events. With a long course road on Powderface Trail, extra cars could make for a busy day of racing!

While we do not yet have confirmation details, it appears that planning is also underway for the Big White Winter Rally in Kelowna. If both the Pacific Forest and Rocky Mountain rallies proceed as planned, it seems reasonable to assume that Big White will also be a 'go'. This event typically happens in December and has attracted volunteers from the Calgary area in the past.

Thanks again for sticking with us through the ups and downs of this past year. We're looking forward to getting our rally events back on track and we hope that you will be a part of them. Stay tuned to this space as more updates will be coming soon.

For those feeling nostalgic and missing the thrills of rally events, take a few minutes to check out the Rocky Mountain Rally webpage:

https://rockymountainrally.com/

There is a YouTube video link posted there with great material from the 2019 Rocky Mountain Rally that was held in Invermere. That was a memorable event and one that will get you thinking of good times coming back soon.

73,
Garry, VE6GDS
Dana, VA6DJH