A TS&D Ralley is designed to challenge the alertness, awareness and communication skills of Ralleyists. The ability of the Driver and Navigator to operate effectively as a team generally results in high Ralley scores.

Simply stated, you operate your vehicle over a predetermined course, getting from one Checkpoint to another by following sequential directions contained in the Numbered Route Instructions (NRI).

Points are awarded for your Time and Distance from check-point to check-point most closely matching the Official Ralley Time and Distance. Points are deducted for opening the sealed Panic Envelopes that each team is provided for each leg of the course.

The Ralley is governed by General Instructions – a series of rules NOT presented in the NRI, but which are integral to making the correct decisions about which direction to take in implementing an NRI correctly. Don’t panic yet – you’re allowed to bring the Generals with you on a Ralley.

1. Ralleyists meet Ralley morning to review the Generals and receive any update about the Ralley Route. At times, things change overnight requiring an update to the NRI and/or the Generals. All drivers licenses, proof of insurance and vehicle registration/ownership are checked and Ralleyists line up at the Start Line to receive their Ralley Car Number.

2. At the Start Line, Ralleyists receive the package for Leg 1 which contains:
a. Odometer Check Card – used to calculate differences in tire size and pressure versus the Official Ralley Miles.
b. Score Card for Leg 1 – used to record your time & mileage
c. NRI (Numbered Route Instructions) for Leg 1 – the sequentially numbered instructions for the Ralley Route
d. Panic Envelopes – one to Odometer Checkpoint, one to Checkpoint #1. These are maps in sealed envelopes to be used in case you get lost or are about to kill each other trying to determine which direction to take next.

3. After you review your package, a Ralley Official records on your Score Card
a. Your odometer reading (not trip odometer)
b. Time out (usually a minute after you receive your package)
c. When you must open your Panic Envelope – the time you must open your sealed map showing the location of the next Checkpoint. If you haven’t arrived at the Checkpoint by the time indicated in this box, you’re either lost or running way behind and have to catch up – we don’t want cars arriving at the Finish Line after midnight.

4. You start the Ralley and get to the Odometer Checkpoint where you hand the Ralley Official your Odometer Checking Card and Odometer Panic Envelope. After your mileage is recorded, proceed with the Ralley.

5. Continue the Ralley and arrive at the next Checkpoint where the Ralley Official records your time and mileage as you enter the Checkpoint. You then have up to 20 minutes to rest, review answers, etc. before continuing.

6. Pull up to the Checkpoint Out Marker and hand the Ralley Official your Score Card and Panic Envelope from the Ralley Leg you have just completed.

The Ralley Official will then hand you the package for the next Leg and record on your Score Card the items listed in Step 3 (above). The Ralley Official will then indicate when you leave to continue the Ralley.

7. At the Finish Line, hand in your Score Card and Panic Envelope and then enjoy the refreshments.