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webkris
03-19-2010, 06:46 PM
We ♥ spectators!
That means YOU DirtyImpreza :)

High Desert Trails Rally (http://highdeserttrails.com)
Ridgecrest, CA (map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=112324510041162386298.000461e37826c41aeaf7a))
Saturday April 17th, 2010

Rally HQ is the SpringHill Suites (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/iyksh-springhill-suites-ridgecrest/)
There are other hotels in the area (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=hotel+ridgecrest+ca&aq=1&aqi=g6g-s2g2&aql=&oq=hotel+ridge).

Please Download the HDT Spectator Guide! (http://highdeserttrails.com/downloads/HDT_2010_spectatorguide.pdf)
Please Download the HDT Course Map! (http://highdeserttrails.com/downloads/HDT_2010_spec_map.pdf)
Want to do more?? How about volunteering for HDT! (http://highdeserttrails.com/volunteers/)

This is not some little rally sprint. We have long straights, hairpins, hard stuff, soft stuff, etc. All with a fantastic views from the Palapa and Spectator Hill.
Video like this -> YouTube- rally truck 44 bill holmes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnde-Oxs9nE)
AND this - > YouTube- FIORally HDT09 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4m4Ojs7DRA)
Video on the course from a Scooby-> Rally Innovations High Desert Trails Special Stage 5 on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/3396595)
AND from an SRT-4 -> YouTube- Jon and Jack Go to RidgeCrest! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srvBq4J-ROM)

http://planetkris.com/gallery/albums/2008_2_HDT/IMG_5892.sized.jpg

Saturday April 17th Schedule:
7:00 am - Palapa spectator access OPEN
9:00 am - Palapa spectator access CLOSED
9:00 am - Parc Expose (Vehicles on display in the service area)
9:30 am - 10:45 am - Reconnaissance (Competitors survey the stages)
11:00 am - First car off
2:00 pm* - 45 minute break
2:00 pm* - Palapa spectator access OPENS / CLOSES after break
6:00 pm* - Rally finish!
6:30 pm - 9 pm - Awards Ceremony - El Charro Avitia Restaurant
* These times are approximate and may vary during the rally - ask a marshal for updated info.

Thanks for being an alert and informed spectator!
- Kris