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The 2006 Maine Forest Rally will be a Friday/Saturday event counting toward the Rally America National Championship. There will be a Coefficient 2 Eastern Regional Rally on Friday and a Coefficient 3 Eastern Regional Rally on Saturday.
The MFR will consist of 10 special stages, ranging in length from 1/2 to 16 miles, with a total stage length of 95 miles. Friday's rally will consist of 4 stages - 28 miles; Saturday's rally will have 6 stages - 66 miles. Most stages will be run twice, with some repeated in various configurations. The last stage Friday evening may be run in darkness for some competitors. All stages are on gravel roads owned by DILLON LOGGING, SEVEN ISLANDS LAND CO. and LANDVEST. The roads range from medium fast two lane to narrower and twistier 1-1/2 lane. On Thursday we will do a ONE PASS RECCE for all those interested. All but one stage will be covered using the Jemba Notes as a starting point. Thursday afternoon we’ll have a shakedown stage, probably on the same road as last year. Registration and Tech will follow that evening in the Sunday River 'South Ridge' area. A pre-rally party and videos at the Phoenix House, also located at South Ridge, will conclude the day's activities. Registration and Tech will continue on Friday morning, again at the South Ridge area. At noon a Parc Expose at the Mexico Rec Area will precede a parade lap thru the Rec Area stage and a chance to 'try' the jump. Returning immediately to the start of the stage, the rally proper will commence with one run of the Rec Area stage. The rally then proceeds to stage 2 – South Arm. This year competitors will turn around at the end of the stage (light refreshments will be available) in a boat landing area and then run South Arm backwards as SS 3. A return to the Rec Area will allow competitors to service and regroup before tackling the final stage of the day – the challenging Concord Pond stage. Upon completion of Concord Pond, crews will return to Sunday River for a 1-hour flex-service before an overnight Parc Ferme (to allow everyone to have the night free). We are currently planning on Friday Regional results and refreshments at the Phoenix House, located next to the Parc Ferme/service zone. On Saturday the Parc Ferme will open at 7 AM and all competitors will proceed to Berlin, NH (35 miles) for a Parc Expose. From the 9:30 AM start it’s only a mile to the start of the Dillon-Success stage (including a spectator area near the start). After another stage, the rally returns to Berlin and the NH Community Technical College for service. Another similar loop returns competitors to NHCTC for a second service. From here a long transit leads to the final two stages at Middle Dam. Only a quick gas/service remains in the last transit to the finish at Sunday River. A buffet and awards presentation will round out the evening. Lodging Information:
The entry fee for the National is $900. The fee for the recce is $50. The entry fee for the C2 Regional Rally is $350. The entry fee for the C3 Regional Rally is $550. To be scored and thus eligible for trophies in all three events, add $100 to the National fee. If the entry is not received by July 8, 2006, a late fee of $100 will be charged. Canadian funds for the entry fee will be accepted at par from legitimate Canadian competitors. Requests for scratches/refunds must be received in writing (fax 802-263-9540) by the Registrar no later than July 15, 2006. Requests after that date could be subject to only a partial refund. All entries must complete Registration and Tech during the prescribed times. If you are only entered in the National and you DNF on Friday night, you will be allowed to start the Regional on Saturday by reporting to Registration (6-7 AM) and paying any appropriate fees. Friday night's DNF's must be checked by Tech before starting on Saturday. Prize money will depend upon securing sponsorship; starting/tow money will be available as usual. Trophies will be awarded separately to class winners as well as Regional Rally winners. A Rally Car Plate will be included for ALL entries. The buffet and awards ceremony will be held at the Sunday River South Ridge Base Lodge. The buffet will be served first with only ticket holders being allowed in the room. When the buffet is finished, the doors will open for the awards ceremony. Scoring and the bar will NOT be located in the banquet room. NO tickets are included with the entry; all tickets must be reserved in advance. Please indicate on your entry form the number of tickets desired. Buffet tickets must be ordered and guaranteed before the event; however there may be a limited number of tickets available, first come, first served, at the event for $40. Changes in your ticket order may be made in writing (fax 802-263-9540) up to July 15, 2006. Make checks payable to: Motorsports Consultants and mail to: Maine Forest Rally, PO Box 267, Perkinsville, VT 05151. Supplemental Regulations before the event and the Results following the event will only be available at our web site; if competitors do not have access to the Internet, a 'hardcopy' may be requested from the Registrar. STAGE NOTES will be available for sale from Rally America. All notes must be reserved in advance by contacting Rally America directly. Maps of the general layout of the Sunday River, Mexico and Berlin areas will be available on the web to aid competitors and crews as to locations for events. SUNOCO RACE FUEL will be available; contact Registrar for ordering info. We understand that most competitors come to a rally, not only to race, but to enjoy the competition and the involvement in one of the most exciting of all motorsports. To this end, we have structured the course, event locations, time schedule, parties, etc., in a user-friendly manner. Schedule:
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