Green Heck Gravel Rally

Green Heck is a brisk all-night regularity (TSD) rally run on the twisty, technical, and hilly forest roads north of Park Rapids, MN. Honoring the long history of stage rally in the area, this event sends you down some of the same roads used in the Group B era and today. Battle the terrain as well as your own endurance as you drive toward the sunrise!

We will secure a recce exemption from ARA for Ojibwe Forests Rally competitors.

What do I need?

Check out this video for help getting started in RoadRally! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O91goIg8Cck

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Car: You do NOT need a specially prepared car, but low clearance vehicles are not recommended. This rally is designed to be doable in your proverbial family sedan. Last year we saw everything from a Corvette to a 3/4 ton pickup. Significant hazards will be called out in the roadbook as Cautions. Since this rally is run in remote forests at night, we do recommend equipping your vehicle with ample forward lighting and a recovery point on the front and rear of the vehicle. A skid plate is good peace of mind on lower clearance cars, but it will not be necessary to safely complete this rally.

People: Each car must include two people: a driver and a navigator. If your navigator is a minor a special release is required- please request a minor waiver before June 26th.

Equipment: No special equipment is required. For the most fun, we recommend you download the Rabbit Rally 2.0 app to use our interactive digital roadbook and GPS timing.  Rabbit Rally 2.0 offers an interactive digital roadbook and does all calculations for you so that you always know if you are on time. Time Allowances are now integrated directly into Rabbit for easier operation.

Rabbit Rally Info

Rabbit Quick Reference Guide & Newbie Documents

Scoring is done via independent GPS boxes mounted on your windows so you don't have to worry about your phone signal.

Date: June 28-29, 2024
Start: The Lodge at Leech Lake, Walker, MN
441 Walker Bay Blvd Walker, Minnesota 56484
End: TBD near Park Rapids, MN
In-person sign-in starts Saturday at 7:30pm
Time: First car out at 9:01pm
Finish: TBD ~5:01am
Length: ~200 miles

Entry fee TBD (last year was $75 per car), plus $20 weekend membership for non-SCCA members. Only ONE person in the car needs an SCCA membership or weekend membership.

Classes

All competitors are expected to use the Rabbit Rally interactive roadbook with GPS mileage.

Classes are divided based on the age of the competing vehicle. Awards will be presented for the best scoring vehicle in each category.

• Classic (Up to 1972 model year)
• Malaise (1973-1990 model year)
• Modern (1991 and later model year)

Awards

GPS not for you? Introducing the Green Heck "Abacus Award" for the best placing team using pre-computer calculation methods. Dust off your Ticonderoga, Stevens Wheel, Curta, Halda Speedpilot, or similar to win this unique award! No TimeWise/Zeron allowed & cell phones/laptops haven't been invented yet! Odo check will be available ahead of time so you can fumble with tiny brass gears in peace. Please request a paper roadbook before June 26th.

Do you find that cars handle too well? Introducing the Green Heck "Moby Dick Award" for the best placing body on frame truck or SUV. If you compete in a Jeep Wagoneer you are entitled to a hug.

Stewardship

Let's be good stewards of the forest and the community. The rally will be run below the speed limit with street cars. Wait, won't that make it boring? Sorry, "boring" isn't in our vocabulary. Get ready for a really fun night.

Organized by Land Of Lakes region, Sports Car Club of America.