North Texas road rally

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Might be a little bit of a drive for you North Dallas guys. A buddy of mine did the last rally these guys put together and had a blast. The last rally ended at Mechum airport and they each took a picture in front of an old B52 they have out there. I'll see if I can find a link to the facebook page with all the pictures from the last one.

You all seemed to have so much fun on the Clear Blue Sky rally, that we just had to create another event for you to enjoy: the Open Road Adventure Rally. Instead of airplanes, this one features a bit of Texas history, the Bankhead Highway.

The historic BANKHEAD HIGHWAY, an early transcontinental road built in the teens and 20’s, yes, even before Route 66. It ran from Washington, DC to and San Diego. It was part of the National Auto Trail system and now the Texas Historic Highway as part of the new state Historic Roads and Highways Program. The BANKHEAD had a Southern route through Texas and believe it or not, there are parts of the Road left in driveable condition around Weatherford, Texas.

If you’ve ever run 66 or just dreamed of it, here’s your chance to run even an older Americana Highway. See historic Courthouses, 80 year old bridges and early century gas stations on The BANKHEAD with the fun of an Auto Rally.

Rally themes include; Mountains, Ranches, Sheriffs & The BANKHEAD.

www.americanroads.us/articles/History_of_Alabama_1921_Bankhead.html

· Rally Day: Saturday, September 18, 2010
· Starting Place: Skinny’s Hamburgers, 504 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086 www.skinnyshamburgers.com
Yeah, it’s a little ways out, but hey, who wants to rally in downtown !
· Registration: 9:45 to 10:30A on Rally Day.
· Rally School: 10:30 to 10:45A
· Starting Time(1st Car out): 11:00A
· Finish Time, estimated: 3:30P
· Route: It’s a secret, of course, but expect to drive on sections of the historic Bankhead Highway.
· Vehicles: Sports Cars, Classic Cars, Antiques, Hot Rods, Cruisers, Speedsters, anything with 4 wheels that’s street legal goes in this Rally.
· Rally Fee: $30.00 SCCA Members: $20.00 Fee includes a Rally Gift Bag for each starter.
· Awards for the usual SCCA Classes, as well as Door Prizes.
· Rally Masters: Bob & Adam Harris, winners of numerous SCCA and Great Race rallies.

You can preregister at www.tinyurl.com/ORA10msr . Not only do you avoid the $5.00 late fee, but you will get the General Instructions early, via email, to help you prepare for the rally. Note: course-following for the Open Road Adventure will be simpler than for the Clear Blue Sky.