Dirt Track? Rally Road near Marin?
03-02-2006, 08:48 PM
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Dirt Track? Rally Road near Marin?
Anyone know any great places like fire roads or dirt areas preferably.... either away from the Police or ok to be at...
I am going to get an 06 wrx but.... I used to live down in palm springs and in the desert we could always find a fun place to go "rallying". I mean... we would be doing 60mph+ on dirt roads (even at night) sliding around corners with our turbo cars and I always had the most fun driving my friend's WRX which is why Imma buy one...
Let me know if you guys know any fun places like that... Otherwise its the good old up-hill down-hill of the everday Wolfe Grade and Mt. Tam.
I am going to get an 06 wrx but.... I used to live down in palm springs and in the desert we could always find a fun place to go "rallying". I mean... we would be doing 60mph+ on dirt roads (even at night) sliding around corners with our turbo cars and I always had the most fun driving my friend's WRX which is why Imma buy one...
Let me know if you guys know any fun places like that... Otherwise its the good old up-hill down-hill of the everday Wolfe Grade and Mt. Tam.
03-02-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bureau of Land Management
South Cow Mountain OHV Recreation Area emphasizes off-highway vehicle use. Over 120 miles of vehicle trails interweave 23,000 acres, and offer challenges to motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and four-wheel drive enthusiasts alike. Non-motorized recreation is also welcome. There are two developed campgrounds and two OHV staging areas to help make your visit enjoyable.
Directions
From Ukiah, take State Highway 101 to the Talmage Road exit. Go east on Talmage Road about 1.5 miles. Turn right at East Side Road. and proceed 0.3 miles to Mill Creek Road. Turn left on Mill Creek Road and continue east 5 miles to entrance to South Cow Mountain.
From Lakeport, take State Highway 29 to the 11th street exit. Go west on 11th street (which becomes Scotts Valley Road) 0.5 miles. Turn left on Riggs Road and continue west and south 0.75 miles to Scotts Creek Road. Turn right and proceed west on Scotts Creek Road 2 miles.
The South Cow Mountain area is subject to closure during periods of wet weather. During the rainy season, call (707)468-4000 24 hours a day for current conditions before you come.
Directions
From Ukiah, take State Highway 101 to the Talmage Road exit. Go east on Talmage Road about 1.5 miles. Turn right at East Side Road. and proceed 0.3 miles to Mill Creek Road. Turn left on Mill Creek Road and continue east 5 miles to entrance to South Cow Mountain.
From Lakeport, take State Highway 29 to the 11th street exit. Go west on 11th street (which becomes Scotts Valley Road) 0.5 miles. Turn left on Riggs Road and continue west and south 0.75 miles to Scotts Creek Road. Turn right and proceed west on Scotts Creek Road 2 miles.
The South Cow Mountain area is subject to closure during periods of wet weather. During the rainy season, call (707)468-4000 24 hours a day for current conditions before you come.
03-03-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 06suba
u must be loaded (with money).. i would never rally my 06 int he dirt.. i know it'd be fun tho
Honestly.... if you take your time and are cautious you aren't going to slam into anything... most important thing is finding a good safe area with minimal obstructions.... and ALWAYS do a walk over of the area if you can or do a slow drive through to make mental notes of problem areas... I mean a real rally racer a "reel" or "navigator" who scouts the track and has an itinerary of the track. It's really important to know where you are driving.
The thing about the WRX is that it is designed to be in the dirt, thats where this car will destroy most other compeition out there... too bad the STI comes with road tired eh?
03-03-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
head a little further north, theres a TON of dirt roads in Sonoma county
Where in Marin are you?
Where in Marin are you?
What about you?
03-03-2006, 09:46 AM
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Yeah you pretty much need to head a couple hours out of the immediate bay area to get to any roads that are even remotley safe to play on.
You should hook up with a navigator and come up north for Golden West 2006 in July (I haven't got the web page updated for this year yet, but this is turning into one of the classic "must attend" west coast TSD rallies)
http://www.sfrscca.org/Rally/
This year it will be the weekend of July 8,9
I'm also looking to recruit people to do course opening for events like Laughlin International Rally in November, you'll need someone with a HAM radio riding along, but its a chance to take your street car out on real rally roads that are closed- and you can even buy stage notes...
http://www.rallyusa.com
You should hook up with a navigator and come up north for Golden West 2006 in July (I haven't got the web page updated for this year yet, but this is turning into one of the classic "must attend" west coast TSD rallies)
http://www.sfrscca.org/Rally/
This year it will be the weekend of July 8,9
I'm also looking to recruit people to do course opening for events like Laughlin International Rally in November, you'll need someone with a HAM radio riding along, but its a chance to take your street car out on real rally roads that are closed- and you can even buy stage notes...
http://www.rallyusa.com
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03-03-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Roo
Here you go. There's also Bartlett Springs Rd. up in northern Lake County (Nice-Lucerne area) where you might find some fun and adventure. My limit on that road is somewhere just north of 60 mph, however, since there IS other traffic on that road.
Ha, I'd love to see you climbing those switchbacks anywhere close to 60, a lot of that road is 1st-2nd gear stuff...
03-03-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by psoper
Yeah you pretty much need to head a couple hours out of the immediate bay area to get to any roads that are even remotley safe to play on.
You should hook up with a navigator and come up north for Golden West 2006 in July (I haven't got the web page updated for this year yet, but this is turning into one of the classic "must attend" west coast TSD rallies)
http://www.sfrscca.org/Rally/
This year it will be the weekend of July 8,9
I'm also looking to recruit people to do course opening for events like Laughlin International Rally in November, you'll need someone with a HAM radio riding along, but its a chance to take your street car out on real rally roads that are closed- and you can even buy stage notes...
http://www.rallyusa.com
You should hook up with a navigator and come up north for Golden West 2006 in July (I haven't got the web page updated for this year yet, but this is turning into one of the classic "must attend" west coast TSD rallies)
http://www.sfrscca.org/Rally/
This year it will be the weekend of July 8,9
I'm also looking to recruit people to do course opening for events like Laughlin International Rally in November, you'll need someone with a HAM radio riding along, but its a chance to take your street car out on real rally roads that are closed- and you can even buy stage notes...
http://www.rallyusa.com
Yumm!! That sounds like fun! Laughlin Nevada though?
thats a drive..
03-03-2006, 10:26 AM
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its not that bad, about 8-9 hours each way, you did buy the car to drive after all -right?
I wind up making the trip like 4-5 times, between course survey, route books and stage notes, then I get to run the rally course 3 times between recce, arrowing and course opening, although this next year I'll need to be hanging out at net control during the rally.
I wind up making the trip like 4-5 times, between course survey, route books and stage notes, then I get to run the rally course 3 times between recce, arrowing and course opening, although this next year I'll need to be hanging out at net control during the rally.
03-03-2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ShaunVFX
Why would I need to be loaded with money to take my car in the dirt?
Honestly.... if you take your time and are cautious you aren't going to slam into anything... most important thing is finding a good safe area with minimal obstructions.... and ALWAYS do a walk over of the area if you can or do a slow drive through to make mental notes of problem areas... I mean a real rally racer a "reel" or "navigator" who scouts the track and has an itinerary of the track. It's really important to know where you are driving.
The thing about the WRX is that it is designed to be in the dirt, thats where this car will destroy most other compeition out there... too bad the STI comes with road tired eh?
Honestly.... if you take your time and are cautious you aren't going to slam into anything... most important thing is finding a good safe area with minimal obstructions.... and ALWAYS do a walk over of the area if you can or do a slow drive through to make mental notes of problem areas... I mean a real rally racer a "reel" or "navigator" who scouts the track and has an itinerary of the track. It's really important to know where you are driving.
The thing about the WRX is that it is designed to be in the dirt, thats where this car will destroy most other compeition out there... too bad the STI comes with road tired eh?
not tryin to be rude or anything, id just be worried about rocks and all
03-03-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ShaunVFX
Why would I need to be loaded with money to take my car in the dirt?
Honestly.... if you take your time and are cautious you aren't going to slam into anything... most important thing is finding a good safe area with minimal obstructions.... and ALWAYS do a walk over of the area if you can or do a slow drive through to make mental notes of problem areas... I mean a real rally racer a "reel" or "navigator" who scouts the track and has an itinerary of the track. It's really important to know where you are driving.
The thing about the WRX is that it is designed to be in the dirt, thats where this car will destroy most other compeition out there... too bad the STI comes with road tired eh?
Honestly.... if you take your time and are cautious you aren't going to slam into anything... most important thing is finding a good safe area with minimal obstructions.... and ALWAYS do a walk over of the area if you can or do a slow drive through to make mental notes of problem areas... I mean a real rally racer a "reel" or "navigator" who scouts the track and has an itinerary of the track. It's really important to know where you are driving.
The thing about the WRX is that it is designed to be in the dirt, thats where this car will destroy most other compeition out there... too bad the STI comes with road tired eh?
