Thanks for helping make the first Ontario RallySprint under the new rules a smashing success.

It was a very hectic week putting it together after it was declared cancelled, but it was worth it. Those of you who stood by it and persevered through a shortage of workers and last minute changes can take credit.

The competitors had a great time and have been expressing their gratitude in many different ways and places. They are hungry for more and we want to give them more.

RallySprint is a necessary mid-step between RallyCross, which is enjoying huge success lately, and Performance Rally, which has been struggling. It will take a little while to grow, but I am confident we are headed in the right direction. With the more relaxed requirements re expensive safety equipment (due to the lower speeds), it is much less expensive to prepare and run a RallySprint car than a Performance Rally car. Plus by the Organizers’ using only closed roads, competing cars do not have to be licensed or insured. Furthermore by keeping everything really simple, we can keep the entry fees very low.

Hope you will help the sport grow by helping at future RallySprints.

Thanks again.

Ross Wood, Clerk of the Course