About this event
UPDATE: The 2020 Rallycross Season opener is now split into two days. Half of the classes will run Saturday, half Sunday (class summary below). Both days are capped at 75 drivers.
We are kicking off the 2020 rallycross season with a mixed-surface event at Riverdale Raceway! You will be racing on a combination of grass, gravel, dirt and tarmac. If you are new to Rallycross or want to know more before you sign up, check out our Rallycross FAQs and the Rallycross Rules.
This event is limited 75 competitors and no race-day registration will be allowed. Be sure to sign up early!
Registration Fee
$80 per driver
Day 1 Classes (refer to Day 2 for all other classes)
Stock AWD
Prepared Front
Modified Rear
Modified Front
Modified AWD - NA
Schedule*
7:00am: Gates open
7:30am-9:00am: Tech inspection, check in, course walking
9:00am: Driver meeting (required)
9:30am-12:30pm: Morning run group
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-4:30pm: Afternoon run group
~5pm: Awards
*Schedule is subject to change. You will receive a final schedule via email the week prior to the event. Please note: start/end time generally do not change.
Riverdale Entry Fee
Riverdale Raceway charges a $10 per person gate fee payable to Riverdale Raceway on arrival (cash only)
Lodging
Camping onsite is permitted or we recommend the Mt. St. Helens Motel in Castle Rock.
Event requirements
Thank you for signing up for the Northwest Rallycross Season Opener! Please take a moment to review the rallycross rules which include the vehicle classifications, competition and conduct requirements.
2020 Northwest Rallycross Rules
Definition
A rallycross is a motorsports event where vehicles race on a course delineated by cones on generally unpaved, mostly flat surfaces. Elapsed time is tracked by the organizer with time-based penalties assessed for actions such as missed cones and driving off-course. Scoring is the accumulation of timed runs plus penalties where the lowest time wins. One car is released at a time with course workers monitoring cones and penalties.
Rallycross events are structured as a run-work format where competitors race during their class session and work the course when another class races.
Conduct of Competitors
Each competitor must:
- Practice good sportsmanship at all times.
- Register for and compete in the appropriate class for their vehicle. It is the driver’s responsibility to know the correct class based on the rules and vehicle classifications set forth on and after page 7 of the Rallycross Rules.
- Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.
- Know, understand and follow all rules as stated herein, in competitor communications and required driver meetings.
- Treat all officials, volunteers, spectators, the public and other competitors with respect and courtesy.
- Obey all laws and local ordinances, most importantly as they pertain to traffic laws.
- Not dispose of trash anywhere on site except for designated garbage receptacles.
- Follow the prescribed course. It is the competitor’s responsibility to know the course in order to keep other competitors, course workers and spectators safe. Competitors will be given the opportunity to walk and drive the course prior to competition.
- Fully perform their work assignment as instructed.
Failure to comply with the conduct requirements may result in disqualification and/or suspension.
Competitor Eligibility
To be eligible for Rallycross competition, a driver must:
- Not be disqualified from event or suspended from competition.
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Be, at minimum, 15 years old and meet one of the following criteria:
- Possess a valid (not expired or suspended) drivers license in their state of residence, or
- Possess a valid instruction permit and be accompanied by a parent/guardian that has been a licensed driver for at least five years.
Numbers
You must register with a unique number - no duplicate numbers will be permitted.
Vehicles must have their number and class on the side of the vehicle. The minimum size for the numbers is 6 inches tall with a 1 inch stroke. Class letters may be of any size as long as they can be seen from a reasonable distance away. All number/class decals must be in a contrasting color to the vehicle body. If you have any questions or concerns about your number or class, bring a package of letter/numbers and apply them at the event.
Cancelation Policy
Before 11:59PM, 2/28/2020: Cancellations permitted, no payment will be charged.
After 12:00AM, 2/29/2020: No refunds will be given after this date.