About this event
Green Heck is a brisk all-night regularity (TSD) rally run on the twisty, technical, and hilly forest roads north of Park Rapids, MN. Honoring the long history of stage rally in the area, this event sends you down some of the same roads used in the Group B era and today. Battle the terrain as well as your own endurance as you drive toward the sunrise!
We have secured a recce exemption from ARA for Ojibwe Forests Rally competitors.
What do I need?
Check out this video for help getting started in RoadRally! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O91goIg8Cck
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages "Green Heck Gravel Rally" for FAQ and please reach out if you have questions!
Car: You do NOT need a specially prepared car, but low clearance vehicles are not recommended. This rally is designed to be doable in your proverbial family sedan. Last year we saw everything from a Corvette to a 3/4 ton pickup. Significant hazards will be called out in the roadbook as Cautions. Since this rally is run in remote forests at night, we do recommend equipping your vehicle with ample forward lighting and a recovery point on the front and rear of the vehicle. A skid plate is good peace of mind on lower clearance cars, but it will not be necessary to safely complete this rally.
People: Each car must include two people: a driver and a navigator. If your navigator is a minor a special release is required- please request a minor waiver before June 26th.
Equipment: No special equipment is required. You will receive an interactive Rabbit Rally digital roadbook and PDF roadbook the weekend before the rally. Simply download the Rabbit Rally 2.0 app and go! Rabbit Rally 2.0 does all calculations for you so that you always know if you are on time. Scoring is done via independent GPS boxes mounted on your windows. Check out: Rabbit Rally Info & Rabbit Quick Reference Guide & Newbie Documents
Date: June 28-29, 2024
Start: The Lodge at Leech Lake, Walker, MN
441 Walker Bay Blvd Walker, Minnesota 56484
End: TBD near Park Rapids, MN
In-person sign-in starts Saturday at 7:30pm
Time: First car out at 9:01pm
Finish: TBD ~5:01am
Length: ~200 miles
Entry fee $85, plus $20 weekend membership for non-SCCA members. (We are paying for better swag for everyone this year!) Only ONE person in the car needs an SCCA membership or weekend membership.
Newbie Training
We are considering holding a newbie training a week before the rally. Please email us ASAP if you would be interested in attending.
Classes
All competitors are expected to use the Rabbit Rally interactive roadbook with GPS mileage.
Classes are divided based on the age of the competing vehicle. Awards will be presented for the best scoring vehicle in each category.
- Classic (Up to 1972 model year)
- Malaise (1973-1990 model year)
- Modern (1991 and later model year)
Awards
Free Collectible Art Print!
Every entrant and volunteer will receive a special limited edition 11x17" collectible Green Heck print featuring an Audi UrQuattro! Only fifty copies will ever be made. Screenprinted locally in Minnesota!
GPS not for you?
Introducing the Green Heck "Abacus Award" for the best placing team using pre-computer calculation methods. Dust off your Ticonderoga, Stevens Wheel, Curta, Halda Speedpilot, or similar to win this unique award! No TimeWise/Zeron allowed & cell phones/laptops haven't been invented yet! Odo check will be available ahead of time so you can fumble with tiny brass gears in peace. You may print your own roadbook from the supplied PDF.
Do you find that cars handle too well?
Introducing the Green Heck "Moby Dick Award" for the best placing body on frame truck or SUV. If you compete in a Jeep Wagoneer you are entitled to a hug.
Committee
Chair- Eric Linner
Rallymaster- Tyler Linner
Tech Inspection- Trevor Matheny
Car Zero- TBD
Sweep- TBD
Stewardship
Let's be good stewards of the forest and the community. The rally will be run below the speed limit with street cars. Wait, won't that make it boring? Sorry, "boring" isn't in our vocabulary. Get ready for a really fun night.
Organized by Land Of Lakes region, Sports Car Club of America.
Event requirements
Technical Inspection
In an effort to prevent mechanical or safety issues during this remote middle-of-the-night rally, you will need to pass a physical tech inspection. To compete in the rally, you are responsible for ensuring the following are in order.
Mechanical
No wheel bearing, ball joint, or tie rod end play- No major leaks present
- Foot brakes operational (Brake pads are self-tech. 3mm+ thickness)
- Tires are free of cracks and tread is above wear bars
Safety
- All exterior lighting operational
- Battery is securely mounted
- Positive terminal of battery is covered (terminal covers are $6 online)
- Horn, mirrors, and (if rain is expected) windshield wipers
- Stock or better seat belts
Recommended
- Spare tire
- Reflective safety triangle
- First Aid Kit
- Tow/Recovery Rope
- Fire Extinguisher