What is a road rally?
A: It is part car race, part scavenger hunt, part trivia contest, and all about fun and having a good time.

Who can participate?
A: Anyone who can drive, can listen to their navigator, and is 21 years or older. There needs to be a driver and a navigator per car. Passengers are encouraged as well. Warning: Choose your navigator wisely. If you are thinking of choosing your spouse, think again. You may want to choose differently so as to avoid a divorce (or just stick them in the back seat). You may also want to go as teams (wives against husbands?) And feel free to fill your car with people – the more the merrier (but no more than legally allowed of course!)

Do I need a special car to drive in the road rally?
A: No. Your 1978 wood paneled Chrysler station wagon will work just fine. However, classic cars, funny cars, and any car with character is welcomed. We also encourage you to decorate your car using your favorite colors, streamers, banners, graffiti etc.

Do I need to wear a helmet or any other protective gear?
A: Only if you fear for your safety on the roads around Summit County, which is where our rally will take place.

What are the rules?
A: Rules will be detailed in your rally packet that will be sent to you upon receipt of your entry form and check. Speed is not necessarily the determining factor to win -- it is a combination of speed, distance, number of correctly collected items, and number of correct questions.

What is the rally course?
A: It's a secret until the day of the rally. Don't ask again.

How long will I be stuck in a car?
A: Cars will begin to check in and line up around 2:45 p.m. the day of the rally. The rally will commence at 3:15 and finish by 4:30 p.m. You'll be in and out of your car for approximately 1.75 hours.

Okay, so our car came in dead last and we didn't answer one question right -- what do we get for going through this living #&*%?
A: If you are dead last, you'll get a prize. But every participant will also get a catered party, an inspired bar to quench your thirst (or drown your sorrows), and live music and dancing to invigorate you body. The party will last from approximately 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Who does this rally benefit?
A: The Summit County Historical Society (SCHS)

If the rally is part trivia contest, will it matter that I was never very good at history?
A: Maybe you should stick to the driving part. However, every rally participant will learn some cool things about Summit County. Put it this way: at least it's not trigonometry.

Sounds like a deal. How much does the rally cost?
The cost is $25.00 per car (limit 4 passengers), plus $100.00 per person for dinner. This fee applies to those driving in the rally. If you are just coming to partake in the party and dinner, the fee is $100.00 per person.

And remember, $20 from each ticket is tax deductible!

When and how can I make a reservation?
A: Entry forms can be sent in now and up until September 24th. How? (1) Print out the entry form and send in with your check made payable to Summit County Historical Society; (2) email your info to SCHS and send in your check; (3) call SCHS and request and entry form and send in your check. Either way, send in your check! Upon receipt of your entry form and funds we will send you a receipt and race packet.