Rally of the Tall Pines 2023 Official Event Program
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Organizers
CORE COMMITTEE
Co-ordinator: Bruce Leonard
Assistant Co-ordinator: Ian Wright & Mike Koch
Clerk of the Course: Ross Wood
Sponsorship: Ian Wright
ADMINISTRATION
Admin Co-ordinator: Jane Leonard
Registrar: Christina Thomlinson
Supplementary Regulations: Bruce Leonard
Treasurer: Jane Leonard
Media Manager: Ian Wright
Media Registrar: Jane Leonard
Awards: Bruce Leonard
Webmaster: Ian Lalonde
Green Issues: Bruce Leonard
Graphic Design: Anthony Tremblay
Announcer: Jim Kenzie
COMPETITION/KEY
Assistant Clerk of the Course: Dave Cotie
Routemaster: Ian LaLonde
Chief Safety Officer: Ian Lalonde
Chief Radio Marshal: Ross Wood
Scoring Manager: Bruce Leonard
Chief Scorer: J-George Marcotte
Assistant Scorer: Roger Sanderson
Competitor Relations Manager: Nancy Haywood
Chief Scrutineer: Warren Haywood
COMPETITION/SUPPORT
Rally Equipment Manager: Doug Edwards
Route Books Production: Ian Lalonde
Worker Registration: Ross Wood & Greg McGrath
Worker Registration Manager: Jane Leonard
Worker Accommodations: Jane Leonard
Sweep: Jenn Murray & Kevin Heisterman
HQ/Service Setup Manager: Gary Tomlinson
MARKETING/PROMOTIONS
Sponsorship: Ian Wright
Media Relations: Ian Wright
VIP Program Co-ordinator: Evan Munroe
OTHERS
Stage Notes: Warren Haywood & Kelly Matthew
Social Media: Kaley Court
SANCTIONING BODIES
MLRC President: Bruce Leonard
CARS President: Jean-Francois Guite
CARS Series Manager: Yannick Lefebvre
CARS Office: Debbie Dyer
Senior Steward: Martin Loveridge
Asst. Stewards: Martin Loveridge & Steve van Rees
Rally Sport Ontario: Martin Loveridge
416-962-7223 Email: info@insidetracknews.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 370, Brights Grove, ON N0N 1C0
EDITORIAL
Editor: Greg MacPherson
Contributors: Bruce Leonard, Carsrally.ca, Bancroft Chamber of Commerce
Photographer: Rob Sztuka, Clement Tavernier (CARSRally.ca) & Greg MacPherson (ITMN)
Design: Greg MacPherson & James
Sztuka
Welcome to Bancroft, Rally Fans
2023 RALLY OF THE TALL PINES – 52 YEARS AND COUNTING
Story by Bruce Leonard, Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines Coordinator
Onbehalf of Maple Leaf Rally Club and our sponsors, welcome to the 2023 Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines in Bancroft, Ontario. We are pleased that the Town of Bancroft is our host sponsor once again. We always enjoy the friendly hospitality and wide range of services that Bancroft has to offer, and encourage all our visitors to enjoy the facilities available in town, not only during the rally, but also during the many other events Bancroft hosts throughout the year. We very much appreciate the support and enthusiasm Bancroft provides to the rally; it is a major part of the success of the Rally of the Tall Pines.
In addition to the Town, Lincoln Electric returns as our title sponsor for the sixth year. Lincoln Electric is a leading global supplier of welding and cutting equipment as well as welding consumables. They will have their display truck on show in the Service Park and Iron Bridge spectator area during the event, so please check out the excellent products and services they have to offer.
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines is a part of four Rally Championships: the Canadian National Rally Championship, the North American Rally Championship, the Ontario Regional Rally Championship and the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship. Within the championships are the divisions of Overall Driver and Codriver, Two-Wheel-Drive Driver and Codriver, Novice Driver, and the classes of Production 4WD and Production 2WD.
With one event to go in the Canadian Rally Championship after Tall Pines, Jean-Sebastien Besner leads the Overall standings with 50 points, with Alexandre Moreau just 9 points behind. Marc-Andre Brisebois and Simon Vincent are tied for third with 30 points.
With 22 points awarded for a win, any of these four drivers could emerge at the top of the standings after this rally. Anything can happen in a rally, and usually does.
In the National Two-Wheel-Drive championship, Chris Greenhouse leads with 68 points in his Dodge Neon SRT4. His 15-point lead over Kurtis Duddy in the Nissan Sentra is not insurmountable.
The battle for National Novice Driver has Duddy just behind William Pardiac in points, while Vincent Trudel has Production 4WD sewn up tight. Rod Jones hopes to win National Production 2WD with his Mazda 3.
In the Ontario Performance Rally Championship, Emmanuel Cecchet leads in Overall ahead of Vincent Trudel, with Mark Toufanov leading 2WD over Grant Rawcliffe. The competition among the Novice drivers in OPRC is tight, with Michel Drapeau just 3 points up on Toufanov.
Conditions at Tall Pines have always been a challenge. It’s always been advised that a team needs to bring every tire they have to Pines. It could be icy in the morning, mild and sloppy in the afternoon, and freezing again for the night stages.
The tight schedule over this one-day rally will push all teams’ endur-
ance to the limit. Expect to see great competition throughout the field as teams battle for championships, points and bragging rights on these incredible roads. Tall Pines has been described as the toughest one-day rally in North America.
TALL PINES MERCHANDISE
Be a part of the event with our Rally of the Tall Pines tees and hoodies, which will be on sale at Rally HQ at the Dungannon Recreation Centre and at the Iron Bridge spectator stage. Please stop by and take home a T-shirt, hoodie or some Tall Pines stickers.
We contribute to support the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council tree planting program, so there can be more ‘Tall Pines’ in the future, (250 white pines planted this year) and we use compostable products where possible and encourage our suppliers, competitors and spectators to do the same.
We are grateful to: the Town of Bancroft, the Townships of Wollaston, Limerick, Faraday, and Tudor & Cashel; the Municipality of Marmora & Lake; and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for granting us permission to use their roads.
And many thanks to the Watters and Tait families for allowing us to use a portion of their properties for viewing; please respect all the areas that you are spectating at. Thanks also to M&M Esso for allowing us the use of their facility for tech inspection. Of course, we couldn’t put on this event without our sponsors and the 200+ volunteers who make the Tall Pines the special event that it has become. Thanks to them, and to you, the spectator –welcome back! TP
(Above) Jean-Sebastien Besner leads the CRC Overall standings heading to Tall Pines. (Below) Tall Pines merchandise, featuring the image below, will be available at multiple locations. Photo by Clement Tavernier / CARSRally.ca
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Schedule
SPECTATOR SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023
WHEN (1) WHERE (2) WHAT GOES ON
8:15 a.m.
9:01 a.m.
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
PARC EXPOSÉ: Check out the competition vehicles, up close and personal, while they are still shiny and ready for action! Walk among the cars and talk to the crews before they start the rally. A good autograph and photo opportunity!
CEREMONIAL START OF THE RALLY – FIRST CAR AWAY: All the competitors are introduced as they depart from the Start Ramp. Another great photo opportunity!
9:40 a.m. Iron Bridge Spectator Area STAGE A2 / OLD DETLOR NORTH: Don’t miss the first pass of the cars (northbound) at this prominent spectator point.
11:15 a.m. Iron Bridge Spectator Area STAGE A4 / IRON BRIDGE NORTH 1: Catch the second pass of the cars at this spot. The stage has changed from A2 for the competitors, prior to this point.
11:40 a.m. Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ SERVICE #1: The competitors return to the Rec. Centre for their first Service opportunity. They will have 30 minutes to work on their cars.
12:45 p.m. Iron Bridge Spectator Area STAGE B5 / IRON BRIDGE NORTH 2: Catch the third pass of the cars. This time they also run northbound. Which run was faster?!
1:30 p.m.
3:40 p.m.
Bancroft
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
4:30 p.m. Detlor Crossing Spectator Area
4:30 p.m. Tait Farm Spectator Area
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Bancroft
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
9:15 p.m. Lower Turriff Triangle Spectator Area
10:20 p.m.
11:15 p.m.
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
Dungannon Rec. Centre / Rally HQ
TAKE A BREAK: Visit the charming town of Bancroft, just minutes away, and enjoy the hospitality and shopping! You might want to get snacks and a warm meal, before the evening stages.
SERVICE #2: The competitors will have 30 minutes to work on their cars again at this second service stop.
STAGES C9 & C10 / OLD DETLOR NIGHT 1 & 2: You can catch the cars here for two passes heading north. These stages run back-to-back, so stay for both!!!
STAGES C9 & C10 / OLD DETLOR NIGHT 1 & 2: This is a second spectator spot for these two stages!! It is active at the same time as the Detlor Crossing. Both spots should provide highaction!
TAKE A BREAK: Time to warm up and get a hot meal in Town! You might want to get more snacks and hot drinks, before the last evening stage.
SERVICE #3: The competitors will have 30 minutes to work on their cars for this LAST service stop.
STAGE C15 LOWER TURRIFF: This is the second last stage in the rally. But it is the first time this stage has run eastbound and in the dark! See who is really pushing for the win! But you will need to get there early, before the road is closed!
FINISH OF THE RALLY: The cars start to roll into the Finish. Check out the amazing machines and crews that made it to the end!
VICTORY PODIUM: About half an hour after the last car reaches the Finish, the scoring team usually has enough information to decide on the top three competitors. Celebrate with the National and Regional winners… watch out for the champagne spray!
(1) This is the latest time you should arrive, in order to catch all the action. To get a good spot, you should arrive earlier, as these areas get very busy! Times may change as the rally progresses.
(2) See the Spectator Area maps and directions to find these locations.
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Rally 101
GET UP TO SPEED ON THE INS AND OUTS OF RALLYSPORT
With Files From Carsrally.ca
Rally
tests competitors to the limits of their abilities. Day, night, rain, shine or blizzard, teams face a wide range of conditions while racing on challenging roads, with a route book as their road map. The competitive portions of rallies are “special stages” run on closed forest roads, which competitors must complete as quickly as possible. Stages are linked by transit sections, where all regular rules of the road are applied. Service breaks allow time for rest, repairs and meals. Rally teams consist primarily of a driver and a co-driver. The driver has the obvious task – to drive fast. The co-driver keeps the team on time and on route, in addition to reading the notes during the stages to inform the driver of what lies ahead. The service crew also plays an important role by performing repairs and routine maintenance. Rally cars start out as regular road cars, but have extensive modifications to ensure they are safe, reliable and fast. Roll cages, safety harnesses, helmets and flame-retardant suits provide protection. Beefy suspensions soak up the bumps and jumps. Special tires offer greater traction on gravel and icy roads. Performance-enhancing modifications vary depending on the car’s class.
CAR CLASSES
There are numerous classes that accommodate a range of cars and budgets. Rally cars are grouped into categories that separate them during competition. The Production category restricts teams to very few modifications, which allows competitive, low cost competition, while the Open category allows any car with virtually no restriction. Open is where most of the flame-spitting, high horsepower monsters compete. Production and Open class cars are then placed into Two-Wheel-Drive or Four-Wheel-Drive categories depending on their drivetrain.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
You can volunteer. Organizers are usually looking for people to act as marshals and control workers. No experience is necessary and veteran rally marshals provide training. Volunteering at a rally is a great way to learn the inner workings of the sport. Or you can join a club. There are rally clubs in most Canadian and US cities that organize events for all skill levels and racing budgets. Often, experienced club members are happy to share advice with newcomers to the rally community.
SPECTATOR SAFETY
Since performance rallies normally take place on forest roads in wilderness areas, persons attending the Rally of the Tall Pines do so entirely at their own risk. That being said, viewing the sport of rallying can become an interesting adventure in itself. We suggest that you prepare as if you were going for a walk in the woods. Take warm clothing and footwear, a camera, a watch, food and a flashlight. By observing the noted precautions, your day at the Rally of the Tall Pines should be both memorable and enjoyable. Competitors will be travelling over a wide geographical area
throughout the day. The high-speed, timed stages are held on closed, forest access roads. Organizers have set up specific spectator viewing areas along the rally route. Our spectator areas are among some of the best in North America and are the prime places to catch all of the action. Please remember that the spectator areas are on private property so please listen to the marshals, do not start campfires or litter, and help us to respect the landowners so that we may return in future years. Food vendors will be on-site at the spectator areas and will be providing hot food and beverages. Rally merchandise will also be on sale at the spectator areas. If you wish to purchase anything, please bring cash, as debit and credit are typically not accepted. Keep in mind that all local authorities and the Ontario Provincial Police are very familiar with the route of the rally. Play it safe, stick to the posted speeds and drive safely! Also note that no fires or camping are permitted at any of the spectator areas.
DRONES
The liability insurance policy for the Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines does not include coverage for the use of drones. Use of such devices and all other unmanned aircraft of any kind is strictly prohibited along any of the routes or any of the facilities used by the rally, unless previously authorized in writing by the organizers of the rally.
SAFETY TIPS
• Do not camp or start a fire at any of the spectator areas.
• Spectator areas are monitored by the OPP.
• Do not stand too close to any of the roads.
• Do not block escape routes. Rally cars may need the runoff room and emergency vehicles need to have fast access to the road in case of an emergency.
• Never stand on the outside of corners.
• Never stand in areas marked with red prohibited area tape.
• Stay behind all yellow caution tape and safety fences. They’re there for a reason.
• Never cross the stage road.
• Try to keep behind something solid, such as a large tree, and leave room to move quickly.
• Keep children under close supervision and dogs on a leash.
• Please listen to the marshals’ instructions.
• November weather in the Bancroft area can change very quickly. Be prepared for sun, rain, snow and cold.
• Bring chairs and sun block depending on the weather. TP
The Tall Pines Rally is an experience for the senses. Photo by Greg MacPherson
Winners
PAST RALLY OF THE TALL PINES CHAMPIONS
1971 Bramalea City Centre G. McCallum Medwell/Manson Datsun
1972 Orillia Canadian Legion G. McCallum Vanier/Vanier Datsun
1973 Orillia Sundial Resort G. McCallum Vanier/Vanier Datsun
1974 Orillia Sundial Resort J. Carr Perusse/Bellefleur Fiat
1975 Orillia Sundial Resort. F. Baker Buffum/Vicki Porsche
1976 Orillia Sundial Resort F. Baker Heinonen/Burgess Renault
1977 Peterb. Rockhaven F. Baker Heinonen/Burgess Toyota
1978 Peterb. Rockhaven F. Baker Perusse/Bellefleur Fiat
1979 Peterb. Rockhaven C. Castledine Heinonen/Burgess Toyota
1980 Peterb. Rockhaven D. Samoyloff Millen/Franchi Datsun
1981 Bancroft Byer’s Motors R. Wood Heinonen/Burgess Toyota
1982 Bancroft Byer’s Motors R. Wood Black/Burgess Datsun
1983 Peterb. Branscombe R. Wood Anderson/Jackson Toyota
1984 Peterb. Branscombe R. Wood Bendle/Amershi Toyota
1985 Peterb. Branscombe D. Castledine Bendle/Amershi Toyota
1986 Peterb. Rockhaven R. Wood Luttenberger/MacDonald Nissan
1987 Peterb. Holiday Inn R. Wood Buffum/Grimshaw Audi
1988 Peterb. Holiday Inn R. Wood O’Neil/Headland VW
1989 Peterb. Holiday Inn L. Flint O’Neil/Headland VW
Peterb.
Inn
Bancroft The Sword L. Flint
Sprongl/Sprongl Audi 1998 Bancroft Pentecostal
Sprongl/Sprongl Audi 1999 Bancroft Pentecostal D. Castledine Sprongl/Sprongl Audi 2000 Bancroft
L’Estage/Napert Hyundai
Buffum/Richard Hyundai
L’Estage/Richard Hyundai
L’Estage/Richard Mitsub.
Spectating
MAP OF THE TOWN OF BANCROFT, ON
OnBancroft
BEAUTIFUL ONTARIO TOWN IS A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS
Story by Paul Jenkins, Mayor, Town of Bancroft
behalf of the Town of Bancroft, it is my pleasure to once again welcome you to the Rally of the Tall Pines – a rally unlike any other in North America. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, volunteers and organizers of the Lincoln Electric Rally of The Tall Pines. It is your dedication and hard work that make this rally such a resounding success, year after year. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host and sponsor this wonderful event yet again. Please enjoy yourselves, keep safety in mind at all times and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Bancroft is one of the most beautiful and inspiring places. It is an area of grand vistas and abundant outdoor activities that is rich in geological and mineral history. Since 1997, the Rally of the Tall Pines it has called the Town of Bancroft home – featuring 200 km of stages carved out of a landscape left by an ancient mountain range called the Grenville. Beneath Bancroft’s surface lies a treasure trove of fossils, metamorphic specimens, semi-precious gems and even gold – the very same gold that started Ontario’s gold rush in the 1860s.
In our region, there are also downhill skiing and snowboarding facilities, a natural luge hill, sled dog racing, a skateboard park and lots of cross-country trails, too. The Hastings North Visitor Information Centre provides maps and guides for trails and natural wonders like waterfalls, chutes, wildlife trails and more. These trails include thousands of kilometers of mapped and groomed trails to cater to the hiker, ATV or snowmobile enthusiast. There is even a series of driving routes that cover more than 500 km of scenic roads, in addition to guides on many of the area’s ghost towns, beaches, events and attractions.
Next summer, join us for Canada Day celebrations in Riverside Park. In fact, Riverside Park should be your first stop on a Saturday morning from June to October, for the Bancroft Farmers’ Market. While in town, make sure you pack a picnic, or pick up a delicious lunch at one of our amazing eateries, then head up to Eagles Nest Park. This seasonal public park features a mix of scenic groomed and natural trails, including a fully accessible trail to the hawk-watch lookout, overlooking the spectacular Town of Bancroft and the winding York River.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
In addition to these unique features, North Hastings boasts the highest water-to-land ratio in Ontario, with countless lakes, rivers and streams for recreational activities. The Madawaska and York rivers provide countless kilometres of uninterrupted waterways for paddlers and white-water rafters, plus quieter routes for novices. Our waterways are teeming with various species of waterfowl, fish and fauna.
There are many charming restaurants, shops, artists’ studios and galleries throughout the area. The Bancroft Village Playhouse was once the town hall. The Old Railway Station has been restored to its former glory with a spectacular mineral museum.
Not a fan of scenic views? Over the four days before the Civic Holiday Monday in August, Bancroft hosts Canada’s largest gem and mineral show each year, the Bancroft Rockhound Gemboree. There is always a variety of interesting activities planned, including gold panning and workshops. The Rockhound Gemboree is a great opportunity to shop for something unique, and to learn and view beautiful gems and minerals. If you’re more interested in outdoor exercise, we also welcome hundreds of cyclists for the Hilly Hundred Bike Races!
We dare you to wander throughout Bancroft – uncover the countless experiences waiting for you! A single day’s visit to Bancroft will leave a lasting impression. TP
Throughout the year, Bancroft has much to offer.
Photo courtesy Town of Bancroft
Spectating
DIRECTIONS, LOWER TURRIFF AND DETLOR CROSSING
Spectating
IRON BRIDGE SPECTATOR AREA
Spectating
Rally of the Tall Pines
Spectator Area
Runoff - No Spectators
Parking along Road
Stage A2, A4 & A5
St910 age B & B
TALL PINES 2022 FLASHBACK
Last year’s Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines took place under clear skies and unseasonably warm conditions. Twenty-three teams were on hand to do battle in 16 stages, on a variety of surfaces. Entering as favourites, Test Racing’s Jerome Mailloux and Philippe Poirier earned the win by overcoming a gearbox issue that limited them to fifth gear following the afternoon service. To see the full race report and gallery from last year’s race on the CARSRally.ca website scan the QR code, at right.
CANADIAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 UPDATE
The Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines is the penultimate event on the annual Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) calendar. Heading into this year’s Tall Pines, Jean-Sebastien Besner sits atop the standings with 50 points. Alexandre Moreau is second, with 41, while Marc-Andre Brisebois and Simon Vincent are deadlocked in third, with 30 each. To view all of the CRC event reports and galleries from the 2023 season on the CARSRally.ca website use your cellphone’s camera to scan the QR code, at right.
TALLPINESRALLY.COM
TallPinesRally.com is the official homepage of the Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines. The site is loaded with up-to-date event information for competitors, spectators and those looking to get involved in future events.
Directions
HOW TO GET FROM STAGE-TO-STAGE IN BANCROFT
Check out the “Map to Spectator Areas” in this guide, to get a general idea where each of them is, with respect to Rally Headquarters and the Town of Bancroft.
HOW TO GET TO THE IRON BRIDGE SPECTATOR AREA FROM RALLY HEADQUARTERS:
• Allow at least 15-20 minutes to travel to the IRON BRIDGE Spectator Area.
• From Rally HQ (GPS Co-ordinates: N 45 00.877 W 077 47.177), turn right onto Hwy #62 Northbound.
• Travel 7.4 km north until you meet Hwy #28 in Bancroft.
• At this junction of Hwy # 28 and Hwy # 62, tee right to follow Hwy #28 Eastbound.
• Travel straight ahead through the traffic signals and continue east out of town, along Hwy #28 approximately 6.4 km then turn right (south) onto Bronson Road.
• Travel approximately 1.3 km until you come to the junction with Watters Dr.
• Keep right turning onto Watters Dr. and follow the directions of the parking marshals.
• GPS co-ordinates for this Iron Bridge location are N 45 03.272 W 077 47.336
• We will be charging $5.00 per car for parking at the Iron Bridge spectator area. Monies raised will be used to support local causes. We would like to thank the Watters family for allowing us to do this.
• The land owners (The Watters Family) have generously allowed us to use their property for parking. Please respect the land owner’s property. Do not litter, damage or camp on their property, and do not set fires.
• See the IRON BRIDGE Spectator Area detail map for safe areas to spectate from, and follow all the marshal’s instructions.
HOW TO GET TO THE DETLOR CROSSING SPECTATOR AREA FROM RALLY HEADQUARTERS:
• Allow at least 10-15 minutes to travel to the DETLOR CROSSING Spectator Area.
• From Rally HQ (GPS Co-ordinates: N 45 00.873 W 077 47.177), turn left onto Hwy #62 Southbound.
• Travel 0.4 km and turn left (east) onto Detlor Rd.
• Travel 4.9 km along Detlor Rd. where the spectator area will be at the junction with Landon Rd. You likely will need to park along the side of the road before you can get to this intersection and then walk. Follow the directions of the parking marshals.
• GPS co-ordinates for this Detlor Crossing location are N 45 02.018 W 077 44.187
• Please respect the local land owner’s property. Do not litter or damage any property, and do not set fires.
• See the DETLOR CROSSING Spectator Area detail map for safe areas to spectate from, and follow all the marshal’s instructions.
HOW TO GET TO THE TAIT FARM SPECTATOR AREA FROM RALLY HEADQUARTERS:
• Allow at least 10-15 minutes to travel to the TAIT FARM Spectator Area.
• From Rally HQ (GPS Co-ordinates: N 45 00.877 W 077 47.177), turn right onto Hwy #62 Northbound.
• Travel 4.3 km north, then turn right/east onto Quarry Rd.
• Travel 3.1 km along Quarry Rd. where you will come to a Tee intersection with Bronson Rd.
• Tee right onto Bronson Rd. and continue south for about 1.3 km where you will find the intersection with Landon Rd. which is the spectator area. GPS co-ordinates for the intersection are N 45 02.359 W 077 47.533
• You likely will need to park along the side of the road before you can get to this intersection and then walk. Follow the directions of the parking marshals.
• Please note: you will not be able to access this corner from the south, as may be indicated by your GPS directions.
• Please respect the private property in the area. Do not litter or damage any property, and do not set fires.
• See the TAIT FARM Spectator Area detail map for safe areas to spectate from, and follow all the marshal’s instructions.
• After the second run of the stage, you may leave the area by going south on either Bronson Rd. to get to Hwy 62 or Landon Rd. to get to Detlor Rd.
HOW TO GET TO THE LOWER TURRIFF TRIANGLE SPECTATOR AREA FROM RALLY HEADQUARTERS:
• NOTE: This spectating location is in the middle of a stage, with no outside access. If you choose to spectate here, you will need to get to this location before the road is closed. You will not be able to leave until the competitors have run the stage and the road reopens. Be sure you will be able to stay that long before you enter!
• From Rally HQ (GPS Co-ordinates: N 45 00.873 W 077 47.177), turn left onto Hwy #62 Southbound.
• Travel 5.0 km and turn left (east) onto Lower Turriff Rd.
• Travel 2.1 km where you may encounter marshals controlling the road. You should advise them that you are just going to the Triangle to spectate and they will let you through, if the road is not yet closed.
• Travel 2.3 km to where the spectator area will be, at the junction with Colbourne Rd. on the right. There will be parking along Colbourne Rd. and then you will need to walk back to this intersection. Follow the directions of the parking marshals.
• GPS co-ordinates for this location are N 44 59.567 W 077 42.747
• Please respect the local land owners’ properties. Do not litter or damage any property, and do not set fires.
• See the LOWER TURRIFF TRIANGLE Spectator Area detail map for safe areas to spectate from, and follow all the marshal’s instructions. TP
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