RALLY - EVENT DETAILS

Check-In and Tech will be conducted at the metal pavilion located in the Go-Kart parking lot on the VIR premises Friday morning. (Location subject to change).

• Vehicles are required to arrive clean in order for professional vinyl installation to take place. 

• Drivers are required to participate in the following activities on Friday/Saturday-

• Sponsor Meet & Greet on Friday which is currently being held at the event sponsors’ tents

• Providing rally rides to spectators on Saturday from 1000- 1630

• It takes a village to run a rally, so please expect to volunteer at some point during the weekend to help keep the event running smoothly. This typically refers to the Saturday Ride-Along portion.  Registered teams will be expected to assist passengers when getting in and out of their rally cars; including but not limited to, adjusting harness belts, ensuring riders understand where their feet/hands should be placed and answering any questions regarding their specific ride along with the team's driver, etc…

• We will be running in alternating groups by the hour during the ride-alongs as we know cars and people can easily overheat in the summer. 

• Please be prepared and ensure that you bring along sunscreen, snacks and water during the event. There will be a couple of food trucks in the rally area this year. 

• FREE camping is available on site in DirtWorld where the rally course is. Showers and bathrooms are available on the VIR grounds. Keep in mind, May is known for rain and heat, so please be prepared if you are camping/tenting. 

• There are hotel accommodations available in the surrounding areas within a 30 minute drive. 

• Registration and payment will take place through Hyperfest’s new registration system, eventbrite. Click here to register.

• There will be no refunds permitted this year.  

• There will be no issuing of log books at this event. 

• There will be no issuing of licenses.

• All cars must be pre-approved to attend by the Chief of Scrutineering and carry a current log book. Any vehicle attending that does not present proof of a log book will be unable to participate in the event activities. 

• Vehicles must be able to pass a basic tech inspection. 

• Fire extinguishers must be up to date and location labeled on the vehicle. 

• First aid kit must be visible.

• Drivers are required to wear a current racing helmet and neck restraint, and 5 or 6 point harness during all testing sessions. 

• Race suits are encouraged, but not required.

• Closed toed shoes must be worn by any driver/passenger in the vehicle. 

• There will be no licenses or memberships issued. Drivers must possess a current rally license or have held an active license prior to the event within the last 365 days We are accepting licenses from the following sanctions: American Rally Association (ARA), NASA RallySport, and Canadian Association of RallySport (CARS).

• Each driver of the vehicle must pay a separate registration fee. Please discuss with Amanda if you plan on having 2 or more drivers during the event. 

• Drivers must sign a NASA racing waiver upon arrival to the event.

• Drivers must acquire and provide the Rally Director with a free NASA member number. Instructions will be provided after registration in your confirmation email. 

• You may run during Test N Tune with a passenger who is 18 years of age or older, and who has signed the event waiver. 

• Drivers meetings will be offered all 3 days for a quick recap of expectations for the day. 

• In the event that a driver has not competed in stage rally prior to the event, they must contact the Rally Director (Amanda@hyper-fest.com) in advance of the event. Novice drivers will be permitted, however there are no “novice courses” available. 

• Novices will not be permitted to give ride-alongs on Saturday if they have no prior racing/driving experience. 

• Teams are required to install (all supplied) event sponsor logos on their vehicles. 

• All sanctioned body branding must be covered up. 

• Supplemental regulations will be provided via email which will include the following information: schedule, entry fees, and basic rules/regulations. 

• REMINDER- All drivers must possess a current rally license, their vehicle must hold a current logbook, and be able to pass scrutineering. 

A friendly reminder- when you leave VIR, please leave it in better condition than when you arrived. You are responsible for cleaning up all of your trash/belongings. We want to be able to return in future years. (Pack it in, pack it out).

Drivers are encouraged to bring their team rally swag and posters to sign and handout to attendees. While not required during Parc Expose, weather permitting (we understand it gets hot at this time of year) you are encouraged to come in your race suits or team gear. Cars are expected to be presentable (mud is welcome) and will be parked near the rally sponsor's displays within the vendor midway.

PARC EXPOSE / MEET & GREET