A good friend of mine is organizing this. I did a pre-drive to check the instructions and gimmicks with him yesterday. It's going to be nothing short of awesome. Signup!


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What is the Border Run Rally? The Border Run Rally is the first full-throttle DFW based gimmick rally. A gimmick rally is essentially a scavenger hunt where a driver and navigator must find their way to an unknown destination using clues along the way to guide them. The route is pre-defined and handed out at the beginning of the event. Along the route, there are clues to decipher in order to "win" the rally.

The Border Run Rally is a self-paced, non-timed, street legal gimmick rally. The rally is open to slow and fast drivers of cars and trucks of any type.

How can I participate in the fun? To participate, please register soon on the BorderRunRally.com website. Registration Link

Is the Border Run Rally only a drive? The Rally is an event which includes an opportunity to drive your car through the countryside seeing sites and scenery long-forgotten. In addition, Saturday evening after the rally will be filled with fun as the teams gather for awards, drinks, and dinner.

What does the registration fee cover? There is a registration fee to cover costs. The organizers of the event have covered thousands of miles choosing the route, selecting the gimmicks, and ensuring that fun will be had for drivers of all types. In addition, all participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, participation award, snacks the day of the event, and appetizers at the evening event. In addition, prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. During the event you will be responsible for fuel, food, and drinks. In addition, the registration fee includes your 2011 calendar year membership to the Border Run Auto Club which will be hosting future tours (aka. drives), free to members.

What if I don’t want to drive all 500 miles? Join us anyways! You’ll be able to use a basic map or your in-car navigation to leave the route and join us for the evening event. You’ll be having so much fun, though, that you’ll want to drive it all.


WHO: You and a co-driver (2 people minimum per car for insurance reasons)
WHEN: August 20, 2011
WHERE: Departing AutoScope Park Cities


PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

For more information and to register, visit BorderRunRally.com!

 

The organizer significantly lowered the registration fee! Here's his note:

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Quick Update!

I want to make sure that everyone has the chance to get introduced to the wonderful sport of gimmick rallying.

To help everyone out, I've lowered the registration fee to $50. This helps me cover just the basic costs of the rally with enough money for some awards and the photographer. All other expenses are on your own. Come learn what gimmick rallying is all about and get signed up today.

Border Run Rally

Come join the fun and experience the action that everyone is talking about. You can't get this much seat time and fun anywhere else for only $50. Don't miss out!

For those that have already sent in your registration money, I have issued a partial refund as of noon today.
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If you want an idea what this rally will be like, watch this. You'll see my G35 in this a few times. It's the most fun I've ever had driving my car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnQo7iqI0bA

 

You guys missed out on an awesome day of driving!

Pics are up at http://www.landrethphotography.com/C.../2011-BRR-500/.

Here are a few for those who don't like to click links...