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This Sunday, March 25th, is the first ORG rallycross of the 2007 season! I am excited to announce that this year will be the best rallycross season ever that the ORG has conducted. We have made improvements to the program such as a new TAG timing system that will debut at the May rallycross, committees to help with better organization to make the events run smoother and on-time, Black Sun Racing Services will be available at all the rallycrosses with snacks and tire/vehicle services, and ORG rallycross T-shirts that will soon be available. Even if you've never been to a rallycross, it will be a memorable event to attend. The National Rallycross Achievement award will also be present as a reminder that we are the "national standard" that every other rallycross program looks up to. This is a great achievement and 2007 will even be a better year to come. I would like to get a head count of everyone who will be available to volunteer some time at the rallycross on Sunday. No experience necessary, all help is greatly appreciated. I will need: Set-up crew Registration Timing/scoring Tech inspectors Possible water truck driver/operator Someone that likes speaking in front of crowds to help with both drivers meetings Please contact me via email if you are able to help or contribute in this weekend's event. See you Sunday! April Smith Rallycross Manager. April's email is asrmotorsports@yahoo.com If you want to see quality rallycross, run for the first time, spectate or just plain see what it's about you won't have a better opportunity than this Sunday in Hillsboro, OR. http://www.oregonrally.com/Event_Detail.cfm?EventID=506 http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=hillsboro%2C+OR

It was a tough event, my Impreza aged 20 years!

Results are here: http://pacificrallygroup.com/rc031707.html

Looks like the 3 days of sunshine went away.

Looking good for this weekend. Rain yesterday and today; three days of sunshine; and 50% chance of rain on Saturday. Great prep for the rallycross weekend. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Yesterday's PRG rallycross at the ORV park was a ball! Lots of rain prior to the event made for a slippery course even before the rain started after lunch. Three runs before the lunch break and two after made the 30 or so entrants very happy. A seemingly simple course looked to be lightening fast but the awkward placing of some huge dirt piles were a subtle distraction and prevented taking the "easy" line. Qman and Zapar were first and second in M4 class in Qman's super Impreza with about a 1 second spread in a 5 run total. Jrach was third in M4 in my Impreza (lucky for me he wanted to run Modified). Cfwdfw and I were one and two in the P4 class with a 6 second spread for the total. All of us were helped by having the right tires for the muddy conditions. My Silverstone Mudders were just awesome. Anyone get any good photos?

Great buy. I wish you the very best of luck with it as well as many years of ownership. I'm pushing 187K on my '91 Legacy wagon and it's still one of the best cars I've ever owned.

For those of us who try to anticipate weather for RX. This link is to local info for Hillsboro, OR. Rallycross school on 3/24 and rallycross on 3/25. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=hillsboro%2C+OR

For those of you praying for mud on this Saturday's PRG RallyCross, your prayers are being answered. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=98557

I generally replace the flywheel at the same time but it's just a matter of saving time. If I have a flywheel ready to go, I don't lose a day sending it out to have it turned. Plus there are no nasty surprises which will delay the repair which a bad flywheel will do. It also has the added advantage of replacing the mainseal at the same time if it's needed. If the old flywheel is good, I can have it turned for the next time I do a clutch.

All systems are go for this weekend. Here's the skinny: YES, the rallycross is happening saturday, registration begins at 8:00am, first car out at 9:30ish. We may have to modify the course some if it rains like crazy, but the weatherman says not a lot of rain!!! we will also be getting together after the rallycross for refreshments in the meeting room. We are at the STRADDLELINE - ORV Park in McCleary (Highway 8, halfway between shelton and elma!!). Let me know if you need more info. Thanks, Kim

Here are the parts and p/n's needed for the mounting brackets and surrounds for the foglamps for the '97 to '99 Impreza: Right side bracket 57790FA220 Left side bracket 57790FA230 Right Surround H4517FA023 Left Surround H4517FA024 By the way, I found a Left side surround at the wrecking yard which I don't need since I bought new. $10 plus shipping will take it away.

Which car do you have and which foglights? Replacing the bulbs is different for the two versions of foglights on the early models of Impreza. If they are stock and not aftermarket foglights, you have to remove them from the bumper bracket to be able to get to the back of the housing, remove the back cover, and then get to the bulbs for replacement.

From the ORG Times: "In other national news Oregon Rally Group's RallyCross program was named the Gold Standard by the Sports Car Club of America, receiving the trophy for best RallyCross program in the country. Congratulations go out to ORG RallyCross Director April Smith and her committee for this prestigious award." Having run all of last year's events but one, I can only agree that this recognition is well deserved. My hat's off to April and the entire group who worked so hard putting up a fine series.

Latest information on the event can be found at: http://pacificrallygroup.com/RCI031707.html

Information about classes and rules can be found at: http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/File/2007rxRules.pdf

Here are the details: RallyCross 3/25 : Mar 25 Organized By : ORG (Oregon Region) The off season is over. Come out to ORG's first RallyCross of the season. All you need is a street legal car in good running order, and the ability to drive around cones (preferably not through them). Entry fees have stayed the same from last year: $25 for members (ORG and/or SCCA) $30 for non-members The event will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, OR. Held in conjunction with Primitive Rally School Notes: All competitors must know what class their vehicle is in. You will need to know this before the event, so you can determine if you show up in the morning session, or afternoon session (sessions defined below). Please download the rule book from www.scca.org if you are unsure of your class. All competitors must attended the mandatory drivers meeting for their session. (scheduled approximately 15 minutes after registration closes) RallyCross is a run/work format. At times during the session, you will either be driving or staffing the course. Any competitor failing to attend the drivers meeting or not staying for the whole session may be penalized. Penalties may include disqualification of runs and possible exclusion from future events. Sessions: If you are in: Stock Front (SF) Stock Rear (SR) Stock All Wheel (SA) Prepared Front (PF) Prepared Rear (PR) Then you are running in the morning session. Registration opens at 8 am and closes promptly at 9 am. Please allow time for safety inspection and be at reg before 9 am If you are in: Prepared All Wheel (PA) Modified 2 Wheel (M2) Modified 4 Wheel (M4) Then you are running in the afternoon session. Registration opens at 12 noon and closes promptly at 1 pm Please allow time for safety inspection and be at reg before 1 pm Scoring: Rank/Points in class will be determined by added up all runs as follows: Best 3 of 3 (for sessions getting 3 runs) Best 3 of 4 (for sessions getting 4 runs) Best 4 of 5 (for sessions getting 5 runs) Any competitor failing to meet the minimum number of runs, will be marked as DNF (did not finish) and will fail to rank. Please check the official notice board at the event for formal description of scoring format, and for any possible sanction exemptions (formal changes) from the RallyCross rules. For more information contact rallycross@oregonrally.com

Well that's three of us looking for mud!

I guess I didn't get the memo about top secret.

Here's the link; I bought them in the 14" size.http://www.silverstone.com.my/tyre_s525m_spec.asp

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/291891821.html

Trust me, I will be putting the hurt on the field too. I picked up my new tires today! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

As said before, the AAA Plus plan is the one to get; they'll tow 100 miles before charging extra. I have towing on my comphrehensive insurance which is good for 10 miles. For a short distance tow I use my insurance policy; anything else gets AAA.

Be careful what you wish for. Apparently another Pineapple Express system is heading for the NW!

Glad to hear you made it home okay Connie. Best of luck with the repairs. AAA is the real deal. I've had it for years and wouldn't be without it. I first bought it years ago when I was on the road a lot and I didn't want my wife to have to deal with getting the car home safely. Since then I've discovered it's useful for me and my three sons. It's worth every penny of the annual fee.