UBCSCC TSD rally series!

slow+ugly

so you think you're a rally driver, eh? only thing holding you out of the wrc is you don't know who to phone... oh... and the multi million dollar car(s).

like all forms of motorsport there is an entry level rally event... and this winter ubcscc is pleased to be offering a tsd rally series!

what is a tsd rally? wikipedia says:
"TSD rallying (Time Speed Distance), is a form of motor sport usually conducted on public roads but sometimes including off-road and track sections. The object of these rallies is to maintain precise times and precise average speeds on various segments of a predefined route. Each team usually consists of an amateur driver and navigator. Teams usually start at fixed intervals creating a field that is spread along the route."

slow+ugly definition:
1) you will be given an instruction book by us.
2) you set a clock/stopwatch to our clock.
3) using your cars speedometer and odometer along with the clock you will follow the instructions given to you.
4) you will drive a predetermined route at specific speeds for certain distances as the instructions say.
5) along the way there will be checkpoints (we're not going to tell you locations) where we will check your time. you will be scored based on how early or late you are.

these events are a ton of fun! they test your driving skill, your ability to follow instruction, your ability to give instructions, and so much more... all inside the guidelines of the bc motor vehicle act! you will never do anything illegal on public roads. that's bad and you will be penalized.

details on events coming soon!

slow+ugly

what do i do?
we will announce the date, place and time. show up ready to have fun! bring your friends to help navigate. for a nominal fee ($10-15) you will be given a car number, route book, swag, etc... there may be a pre-reg on karello. we'll let you know.

what is this route book going to say?
i'm not gonna tell you exactly because that will ruin the surprise and fun. the instructions will be like the ones below. it makes little sense now, but once you're out at the rally it will be clear.



what do i need?
1) a car! anything that can be driven on the road under normal conditions is cool. there is no rule against suv, mini van, school bus, semi... bring what you have!
2) stopwatch with clock that can be set to ours. more accurate is better. i've seen people use wrist watches, but they don't often win!
3) paper and pen. you're going to be making notes probably.

what do i get?
prizes, swag, hugs, love, etc will be event specific and a surprise. you may win a new car. you may win a candy bar.

Ej8 gsrt

Cant wait to get this rolling. Should be a lot of fun and a nice test of my math skills.

thenorm

ahh, this brings me back to the good old days before i bought my car, and i would run these TSD in my moms minivan. almost won too.

Maybe just 1 more thing to add. These are almost always done on public roads, and are not a race (ie. fastest there wins) The rules of the road must be obayed. The predetermined average speed that you are aiming for is AT OR BELOW THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT.

anyways, i cant wait!

won

Ah, the memories of driving through West van hills slipping and sliding over wet leaves while wiping the windshield with towels in a car with no A/C and a leaky roof...

Definitely fun! People say what you drive doesn't matter at autox, well we know that's not exactly true. THIS is where it really doesn't matter what you drive. Norm's mom's minivan is certainly much better suited for a TSD rally than my old 911 for example.

Also, start thinking about who your codriver/navigator is going to be. It's as competitive as any other motoring events but it's also a great social event, both in-car and during pre/post race, well, shenanigans.

Jackmah

Sweet idea!

mojoyaris

Fran, Stephen, Jay. This will help you guys prep for the Targa with some extra practice navigating.

Sukh_A

My Bro and i will be down for this, could be a massive sibling dispute in the car tho lol

Car: 07 Mustang GT
Driver: Gab Aujla
Navigator: Sukh Aujla
Team Name: A&W

rcubed

Sukh_A wrote:

My Bro and i will be down for this, could be a massive sibling dispute in the car tho lol

Car: 07 Mustang GT
Driver: Gab Aujla
Navigator: Sukh Aujla
Team Name: A&W

The pre-reg link on karelo is open! Karelo!

lowside67

What is a TSD? Well, doesn't really matter... because TOP GEAR did it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDVIM-NMF54

Aaron

lol... that chick is NOT look like she wanted to be there.

don_lee103

I am still looking for a navigator or a driver guys! Count me in if you have any spot left

mojoyaris

Is there going to be another for 2010?

mojoyaris

So Won and I and I'm guessing a few others are thinking about putting together one of these for the club. Is there still interest in a TSD rally?

Steffii

Yes yes yes yes

roastpuff

Yes yes!

JMac

Emphatic YES

smason

Yes!
If there will be at least two events I'll volunteer to work check points or recce for at least one, as long as I get to compete in the other(s)!

mojoyaris

Won, looks like we'll have to recruit ourselves to setup or pace out an event layout.
You up to it buddy?

won

Let's do it.

mikeY

Reviving a dino thread!!

Just wondering if anyone here is still participating in the TSD series? I am trying to join the upcoming Feb 2014 session but I can't find a registration form of any kind.

thenorm

there hasnt been a TSD host by UBCSCC in some time.
there are TSD hosted by the west coast rally association (WCRA)
Thunderbird is next in february. Signup wont be until january and will be at rallybc.com

mikeY

Thank you!

Yes I was aware UBCSCC hasn't hosted one in a while, but I saw a few drivers from here (like Larry) who participated in last month's TBird TSD. I'll watch for the regs in Jan.

pistachoo

mikeY wrote:

Thank you!

Yes I was aware UBCSCC hasn't hosted one in a while, but I saw a few drivers from here (like Larry) who participated in last month's TBird TSD. I'll watch for the regs in Jan.

Last year's Tbird was in Feb. Perhaps you meant Totem?

mikeY

Ah woops I was mistaken. I saw Larry's name In the 2013 tbird and Norman's entry in the big white event, which was the last event I looked at.

thenorm

anyways, we can still chat TSD.

I recently bought some brand new Nokian Hakkapaliita 7 studded tires. I'm only going to use them for TSd and ice rally-x. I've got shitty snowtires for wearing down in the city. So, I'll be ready to rock for Thunderbird coming up in February.

mikeY

I'm planning to run my beater stock escort in the Feb t-bird with an almost-new set of hankook I-pikes. Not the best combo ever, but it's my first try so nothing fancy yet.

My escort is completely white, is it mandatory to deck it out with bright colors like ice racing events?

crazycanadian

mikeY wrote:

I'm planning to run my beater stock escort in the Feb t-bird with an almost-new set of hankook I-pikes. Not the best combo ever, but it's my first try so nothing fancy yet.

My escort is completely white, is it mandatory to deck it out with bright colors like ice racing events?

You really really want a set of studded snow tires for running a TSD... My first rally driving on a set of unstudded Hankook I-pikes ended up with me off the road when I hit ice under the snow... Couple of earlier stages were pretty wild and close to going off when I patches of ice as well...

thenorm

studs are nice. but you'll be fine with near new tires.
Only about half of the competitors have studded tires.
just be aware that critical corners are usually very slippery. so just slow down before them.

no decoration of the car needed. but T-bird has optional team prizes, so if you want to join a team, you do need to wear team stickers.