About this event
Winter road rallies have a unique charm that makes them enjoyable and memorable for participants. Here are the elements that contribute to the fun:
1. Challenging Conditions
- Snow and Ice Driving: Navigating snowy or icy roads adds an element of excitement and skill, giving drivers and navigators an adrenaline rush.
- Unpredictability: Winter weather introduces unexpected challenges, like sudden snowstorms or icy patches, making the rally dynamic and engaging.
2. Breathtaking Scenery
- Winter Wonderland Views: Snow-covered landscapes, frozen lakes, and frosty trees provide a picturesque backdrop for the rally.
- Seasonal Highlights: Driving through areas decorated for the holidays or featuring winter festivals adds to the atmosphere.
3. Teamwork
- Enhanced Communication: Drivers and navigators must work closely to handle both the route instructions and the added complexity of winter driving conditions.
- Shared Experiences: Overcoming winter challenges together strengthens bonds among participants.
4. Unique Driving Skills
- Mastering Traction: Learning to handle a vehicle in low-grip conditions can be both fun and educational.
- Precision Driving: Maintaining control and staying on course in wintry conditions tests and improves driving skills.
The Yucatan Safari Winter RoadRally is a 200+ mile TSD day/night road rally traversing the high quality gravel roads through the hardwood forests of SE MN. The rally will start in Winona, wind its way through Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties before returning to Winona. The simple instruction format makes it a good event for both newcomers and experts. If you like no nonsense gravel TSD rallies this is the one for you.
What: SCCA National Road Rally
When: January 25, 2025
Headquarters: Plaza Hotel, Winona, MN
(507) 453-0303
Registration: 10AM-11:30AM
Starts at noon, finishes at 7PM (subject to change)
Registration is $75 per car with an additional fee for non SCCA memebers.
Grumpy Old Mne SCCA National RoadRally (GTA)
January 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Sign-in Time: 8:00 AM
Start: Winona, MN
The rally will be mostly in Wabasha County, home of the Grumpy old men movies. Too bad the event isn't in February so you could attend the Grumpy Old Men Festival. The National Eagle center is in Wabasha as well.
Navigational Scatters were created to provide a rally challenge without the burden of staying on time.
We track your progress using the MiRally transponders. Your course is converted to driving distance via GPS and Google Maps. This distance is how you will be scored.
There are several locations to visit. Plot the shortest route that takes you by the specified number of them.
Although a map has been provided you may also use any device you want to aid you including online mapping. Google maps id helpful but does not always give the shortest route. The route between the points below offers many options.
You have three hours and 20 minutes from the time you check-in until the time you check-in at the endpoint. This includes some extra time incase you make mistakes along the way.
Your score is the total miles from start to end.
There is a 30 mile penalty for each waypont less than the specified number you miss. So if we say you must go through 15 of 20, you are penalized for only doing 14.
You will be asked to select a Class. There are no classes on this event, the selection will be used for the LOL chanpionship.
Contact: Clarence Westberg
(952) 381-2759
Event requirements
I either own or have permission to use this vehicle.
I certify the car meets the below and is duly insureed.
You are responsible for insuring the following are in order:
Headlights (high and low beams) and parking lights
Taillights and brake lights
Horn, windshield wipers and directional signals
Rear-view mirror
Foot brakes and parking brake
Tires (inspect for condition of sidewalls as well as tread)
Seat belts, securely installed for the driver and navigator
Safety triangle (optional)
First Aid Kit (optional)
Tow Rope (optional)