Announcing the RallySprint Brackets at GRIDLIFE Alpine Horizon.

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At long last GRIDILFE X Rally Ready are combining forces to bring rally back to the Horizon with two different ways to have fun on the dedicated 2 mile rally course at Alpine Horizon.

RALLYSPRINT HPDE

Open to all! The RallySprint HPDE is open session single runs open to any car that passes our HPDE per GRIDLIFE GTCR Rules as well as fully caged SXS Vehicles. The RallySprint HPDE is $30 for 2 runs and open to all.

RALLYSPRINT BRACKET COMPETITION

Introducing the RallySprint Brackets! A 2 Day High speed Bracket elimination on the full 2 mile high speed Rally Course. Competitors are allowed on an approval basis. Vehicle safety requirements must be met in order to be considered for approval. All competition cars must feature a minimum 4 point rollbar of adequate construction quality, per Gridlife GTCR.  Full rally or GTCR accepted 6 or more point rollcages are highly encouraged.  Drivers must have at minimum a handheld fire extinguisher, 5 point harness, and SFI accepted head and neck restraint. SA2010 or newer helmet must be worn by driver. Under competition timing, there are no passengers allowed in vehicles (driver only). 


COMPETITION SCHEDULE (TENATIVE)

FRIDAY: Drivers will have the option to take multiple site laps for Recce in an Open practice style format on Friday evening.
SATURDAY: Drivers will have open qualifying sessions to lay down the fastest lap within the allotted open track time. Drivers can take as many runs as possible during this time.
SUNDAY: Competition day! Drivers will be paired per class and compete in a knock out style bracket per class for the championship.

COMPETITION FORMAT

All competitors in all classes will get one opportunity to set a qualifying time.  Qualifying times will establish the bracket order, using standard bracket layout. Times will be used to determine winners in each battle.  Winner in a given bracket will “move on” to the next bracket.  A winner will be determined after all brackets have been completed. 

ELIGIBLE VEHICLES & CLASSING

Rally Ready GRIDLIFE RallySprints are open to all cars that can pass HPDE tech per GRIDLIFE GTCR rules. Additionally Caged SXS Vehicles are also permitted. Rally Ready GRIDLIFE RallySprints will be divided into four classes for competition.

  1. Naturally Aspirated 2WD= Non forced induction cars driven by two wheels (2 front, or 2 rear only).  Powerplants and drivetrain are open to modification/engine swaps but original layout and configuration of the car, drivetrain wise, must remain as factory supplied (shipped as a 2wd NA ,  two wheel drive , original configuration must remain, etc).  

  2. Naturally Aspirated 4WD= Non forced induction cars Driven by all wheels (4 max). Powerplants and drivetrain are open to modification/engine swaps, but original layobaseut and configuration of the car, drivetrain wise, must remain as factory supplied (shipped as a 4wd , 4/all wheel drive, etc, original configuration must remain, etc).  

  3. Forced Induction 2WD=  forced induction cars driven by two wheels (2 front, or 2 rear only).  Powerplants and drivetrain are open to modification/engine swaps but original layout and configuration of the car, drivetrain wise, must remain as factory supplied (shipped as a 2wd FI,  two wheel drive , original configuration must remain, etc).  

  4. Forced Induction 4WD=  forced induction cars driven by all wheels (4 max).  Powerplants and drivetrain are open to modification/engine swaps but original layout and configuration of the car, drivetrain wise, must remain as factory supplied (shipped as a 4wd FI ,  four wheel drive , original configuration must remain, etc).  

Entry into the RallySprint brackets includes your 3 Day ticket to the Alpine Horizon Festival along with a paddock space adjacent to the rally course. Drivers may add up to two crew passes when securing their ticket. Camping is not included and requires an additional pass.

Chris Stewart