{"id":2802,"date":"2024-05-31T02:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T02:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/?p=2802"},"modified":"2025-12-20T16:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T16:16:53","slug":"playin-in-the-dirt-utah-region-rallycross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/es\/playin-in-the-dirt-utah-region-rallycross\/","title":{"rendered":"Playin\u2019 In the Dirt: Utah Region RallyCross"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I just got to spend an amazing Saturday, May 18, at Utah Motorsports Campus with Utah Region RallyCross drivers. They\u2019re possibly the most laid-back group of motorsport participants I\u2019ve encountered. Don\u2019t let the chill demeanor fool you though. When the helmets are on it\u2019s game on!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_widget sfsi_shortcode_container\"><div class=\"norm_row sfsi_wDiv\"  style=\"width:360px;text-align:left;\"><div style='width:40px; height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' id='sfsiid_facebook_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_facebook.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><div class=\"sfsi_tool_tip_2 fb_tool_bdr sfsiTlleft\" style=\"opacity:0;z-index:-1;\" id=\"sfsiid_facebook\"><span class=\"bot_arow bot_fb_arow\"><\/span><div class=\"sfsi_inside\"><div  class='icon1'><a href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img data-pin-nopin='true' class='sfsi_wicon' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/visit_icons\/Visit_us_fb\/icon_Visit_us_en_US.png' \/><\/a><\/div><div  class='icon2'><div class=\"fb-like\" width=\"200\" data-href=\"https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Fplayin-in-the-dirt-utah-region-rallycross%2F\"  data-send=\"false\"  data-layout=\"button_count\"  ><\/div><\/div><div  class='icon3'><a target='_blank' rel='noopener' href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2802' style='display:inline-block;'  > <img class='sfsi_wicon'  data-pin-nopin='true' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Facebook Share' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/share_icons\/fb_icons\/en_US.svg' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='width:40px; 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height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/utahmotornews\/' id='sfsiid_instagram_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Instagram' title='Instagram' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_instagram.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sfsi_holder\" class=\"sfsi_holders\" style=\"position: relative; float: left;width:100%;z-index:-1;\"><\/div><script>window.addEventListener(\"sfsi_functions_loaded\", function()\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\tif (typeof sfsi_widget_set == \"function\") {\n\t\t\t\t\tsfsi_widget_set();\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}); <\/script><div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br>You might think of rallycross as a really dusty\u2014or really muddy when wet\u2014 version of autocross. Drivers still navigate a course marked by cones, they use similar timing equipment, and they get penalized for hitting cones or missing gates. The bring-whatcha-got mentality is also prominent in both sports. Both are also super welcoming of new participants and ride-alongs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still there are real differences. Rallycross includes lots of power sliding, terrain changes, and having to change directions over even shorter distances. And, let&#8217;s be honest, sliding around corners while throwing a dusty rooster-tail is just a ton of fun!&nbsp;So the vibe is completely different from autocross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-1024x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-1536x757.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-2048x1009.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5940-1080x532.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Utah Region SCCA RallyCross<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with Utah AutoCross, the Sports Car Club of America is the sponsoring organization for Utah RallyCross. The organization describes rallycross as \u201cthe most widespread and readily accessible form of extreme dirt motorsport in the SCCA, and the perfect place to see if you have what it takes to power slide your way to victory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Utah Region SCCA RallyCross Director is Dan Ebling, who often doubles as event chair. From what I could see, Dan does fantastic work both running the organization and pulling together great individual events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brad Turnbull and former director Gonazalo \u201cGonzo\u201d San Miguel were equally effective as \u201csafeties\u201d for the May 18 event. Safeties are SCCA certified and every event must have at least one to address participant, vehicle, or surface concerns. I saw them make a few changes to the layout, during the course walkthrough, based on participant feedback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/juabxtremeracing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JuabExtremeAd2024-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JuabExtremeAd2024-980x319.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JuabExtremeAd2024-480x156.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/juabxtremeracing.com\/\">Advertisement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/es\/advertise-with-umn\/\">Advertise with UMN<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All competitors contribute heavily to running the event as well. Those who are not in the run group are monitoring the course, calling in penalties, and re-setting cones when one is hit. Each cone hit is a two-second penalty, while missing a gate entirely results in a 10-second penalty.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for becoming a participant yourself, both fees and requirements are pretty minimal. Event registration ranges from $25 &#8211; $45 per event, and literally any mechanically-sound hardtop vehicle is welcome. A basic tech inspection ensures that the car is safe to run the course. Snell-approved helmets are also needed, but loaner helmets are available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-1024x608.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-1536x912.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-2048x1217.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5997-1080x642.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Rallycross Classifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three main SCCA RallyCross categories are Stock, Prepared, and Modified. \u201cStock\u201d vehicles must run on DOT, street-approved tires. They may have cosmetic changes that don\u2019t enhance performance, although cat-back exhausts and drop-in air filters are allowed. Starting this year, larger radiators are also approved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPrepared\u201d cars can run on nearly any kind of tire, and drivers can modify the exhaust system extensively. They may also run any shock\/strut setup desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cModified\u201d competitors get to enhance power, typically via forced induction like turbochargers or superchargers. They can also add aerodynamic components and strip the car for significant weight reduction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/iO3MuU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo-1024x623.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2770\" style=\"width:257px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/subscribeinfo.png 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Each of these three categories is further split into three types of drivetrain: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD). So three categories with three drivetrain setups equals up to nine classes running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some additional classes. For instance &#8220;Constructors&#8221; are purpose-built machines based on tube-frame chassis. The &#8220;UTV&#8221; class features side-by-sides with window nets, full doors, roofs and windshields. Of these extra classes, only the UTV class runs locally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-1024x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-1024x525.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-1536x788.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-2048x1050.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5957-1080x554.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>The Machines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the May 18th event, there were several small Fords and older Subarus of various models, including some WRXs. There were also an older BMW, a Nissan Sentra SE-R, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo,&nbsp; and a lifted and heavily-modified Honda CRX.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyotas were represented, including a little Yaris commuter car, and a Hyundai SUV made an appearance. One top competitor even brought a mostly-stock Miata, with a stock hardtop. So it really is okay to drive whatever hard-top vehicle you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were also cars chewing up the dirt that looked like escapees from a cruise-night beauty pageant. They included a 2017 Ford Focus RS and a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of car wasn\u2019t as predictive of the results as you might think. It quickly became obvious that although power was great to have, it wasn\u2019t the real determining factor in course times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"2827\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-2048x1137.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6011-1080x600.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" data-id=\"2822\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-1024x489.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-1536x733.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-2048x977.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5967-1080x515.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>The Drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many motorsports, driver ability and consistency are the real keys to victory. Why consistency? Because unlike autocross, where best times decide placement order, rallycross times are cumulative. So a great run helps offset a bad run, but does not replace it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make it to a rallycross event, and you should, be sure to sign the waiver that allows you to be a passenger. I rode with several drivers and came away thoroughly impressed with what many of them can make a car do in the dirt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-1024x543.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-1536x814.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-2048x1085.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6006-1080x572.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Matt Meibos\u2019s AWD 2023 GR Corolla, with its turbocharged three-cylinder engine outputting 300 horsepower, is amazingly capable. When paired with a great set of tires, which bumped the GR to the \u201cprepared\u201d class, Matto and co-driver Jeff Price put down blistering times and had a blast doing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other end of the spectrum, 16-year veteran and former national champion Gonzo San Miguel had a cumulative time, for the day, that was only 1.1 seconds slower. And he did it with a 1997 RWD Miata featuring a stock, low-power drive train and normal ride height. I felt the bottom of the Miata scrape a bit in a rutted section of the course, but nothing really slowed Gonzo down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-1024x542.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-2048x1084.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_5990-1080x572.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The relatively small Utah region has plenty of talent besides Gonzo. Brad Turnbull won his class at the SCCA Nationals last year, and Austin Dowda won in 2020 and 2022. Drivers that didn\u2019t make it to the May 18 rallycross have also been previous class champions, alongside other Utah Region members winning national trophies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-1536x802.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-2048x1070.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6015-1080x564.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With 22 drivers, the May 18th rallycross provided enough competition to keep things interesting, but was small enough that everyone got 10 runs. Class winners were:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock FWD, Caleb Warren, 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock AWD, Ryan Akam, 2017 Ford Focus RS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared FWD, Jonah Mingo, 2013 Ford Focus ST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared RWD, Gonzo San Miguel, 1997 Mazda Miata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared AWD, Jeff Price, 2023 Toyota GR Corolla&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modified FWD, Matt Thompson, 2015 Ford Fiesta ST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modified AWD, Austin Dowda, 1989 Honda CRX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There were no competitors for stock RWD, modified RWD, or UTV classes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class winner or not, everyone I talked to was having a blast and seemed to agree it was a \u201csick event.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-1024x494.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-1024x494.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-1536x742.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-2048x989.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6034-1080x521.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remaining 2024 Utah Region RallyCross events will be hosted by Desert Thunder Raceway in Price. Dates are June 8 &#8211; 9, August 17 &#8211; 18, September 7 &#8211; 8, and October 5 &#8211; 6.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can, you should really check out rallycross. Better yet, sign up and bring something to drive!&nbsp;I know I&#8217;d like to compete the next time I show up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, how do I convince my wife that I need another car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a9 2024, R Bairett<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-1024x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-1536x909.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-2048x1212.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_6003-1080x639.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just got to spend an amazing Saturday with Utah Region RallyCross drivers. They\u2019re possibly the most laid-back group of motorsport participants I\u2019ve encountered. Don\u2019t let the chill demeanor fool you though. When the helmets are on it\u2019s game on! And, let&#8217;s be honest, sliding around corners while throwing a dusty rooster-tail just looks like a ton of fun!\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":3251,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I just got to spend an amazing Saturday with Utah Region RallyCross drivers. They\u2019re possibly the most laid-back group of motorsport participants I\u2019ve encountered. Don\u2019t let the chill demeanor fool you though. When the helmets are on it\u2019s game on!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might think of rallycross as a really dusty\u2014or really muddy when wet\u2014 version of autocross. Drivers still navigate a course marked by cones, they use similar timing equipment, and they get penalized for hitting cones or missing gates. The bring-whatcha-got mentality is also prominent in both sports. Both are also super welcoming of new participants and ride-alongs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Still there are real differences. Rallycross includes lots of power sliding, terrain changes, and having to change directions over even shorter distances. Oh, and did I mention lots of flying dirt? So the vibe is completely different from autocross. And, let's be honest, sliding around corners while throwing a dusty rooster-tail just looks like a ton of fun!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Utah Region SCCA RallyCross<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with Utah AutoCross, the Sports Car Club of America is the sponsoring organization for Utah RallyCross. The organization describes rallycross as \u201cthe most widespread and readily accessible form of extreme dirt motorsport in the SCCA, and the perfect place to see if you have what it takes to power slide your way to victory.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Utah Region SCCA RallyCross Director is Dan Ebling. He often doubles as event chair. From what I could see, Dan does fantastic work both running the organization and pulling together great individual events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brad Turnbull and former director Gonazalo \u201cGonzo\u201d San Miguel were equally effective as \u201csafeties\u201d for the May 18 event. Safeties are SCCA certified and every event must have at least one to address participant, vehicle, or surface concerns. I saw them make a few changes to the layout, during the course walkthrough, based on participant feedback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>All participants contribute heavily to running the event as well. Those who are not in the run group are monitoring the course, calling in penalties, and re-setting cones when one is hit. Each cone hit is a two-second penalty, while missing a gate entirely results in a 10-second penalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As for becoming a participant yourself, both fees and requirements are pretty minimal. Event registration ranges from $25 - $45 per event, and literally any mechanically-sound hardtop vehicle is welcome. A basic tech inspection ensures that the car is safe to run the course. Snell-approved helmets are also needed, but loaner helmets are available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Rallycross Classifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The three SCCA RallyCross categories are Stock, Prepared, and Modified. \u201cStock\u201d vehicles must run on DOT, street-approved tires and may have cosmetic changes that don\u2019t enhance performance. The only performance mod\u2019s allowed are cat-back exhaust and drop-in air filters. For this year, larger radiators are also approved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cPrepared\u201d cars can run on nearly any kind of tire, and drivers can modify the exhaust system extensively. They may also run any shock\/strut setup desired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cModified\u201d competitors get to enhance power, typically via forced induction like turbochargers or superchargers.. They can also add aerodynamic components and strip the car for significant weight reduction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each of these three categories is further split into three types of drivetrain: front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD). So three categories with three drivetrain setups equals up to nine classes running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are some additional classes. For instance Constructors are purpose-built machines based on tube-frame chassis. The UTV class features side-by-sides with window nets, full doors, roofs and windshields. Of these extra classes, only the UTV class runs locally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Machines<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For the May 18th event, there were multiple small Fords and older Subarus of various models, including some WRXs. There was also an older BMW, a Nissan Sentra SE-R, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo,&nbsp; and a lifted and heavily-modified Honda CRX.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Toyotas were also represented, including a little Toyota Yaris, and a Hyundai SUV made an appearance. One top competitor even brought a mostly-stock Miata, with a stock hardtop. In other words, it really is okay to drive whatever hard-top vehicle you have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were also cars chewing up the dirt that looked like escapees from a cruise-night beauty pageant. They included a 2017 Ford Focus RS and a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The type of car wasn\u2019t as predictive of the results as you might think. It quickly became obvious that although power was great, it wasn\u2019t the real determining factor in course times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The Drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with many motorsports, driver ability and consistency are the real keys to victory. Why consistency? Because, unlike autocross where best times decide placement order, rallycross times are cumulative. So a great run helps offset a bad run, but does not replace it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you make it to a rallycross event, and you should, be sure to sign the waiver that allows you to be a passenger. I rode along with several drivers and came away thoroughly impressed with what many of them can make a car do in the dirt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Matt Meibos\u2019s AWD 2023 GR Corolla, with its turbocharged three-cylinder engine outputting 300 horsepower, is amazingly capable. When paired with a great set of tires, which bumped the GR to the \u201cprepared\u201d class, Matto and co-driver Jeff Price put down some blistering times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the other end of the spectrum, 16 year veteran and former national champion Gonzo San MIguel had a cumulative time, for the day, that was only 1.1 seconds slower. And he did it with a 1997 rear-wheel drive Miata featuring a stock\u2014meaning low-power\u2014drive train and normal ride height. I felt the bottom of the Miata scrape a bit in a section of the course that got pretty rutted late in the day, but it didn\u2019t slow Gonzo much, if at all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The relatively small Utah region has plenty of talent besides Gonzo. Brad Turnbull won his class at the SCCA Nationals last year, and Austin Dowda won in 2020 and 2022. Drivers that didn\u2019t make it to the May 18 rallycross have also been previous class champions, alongside other Utah Region members winning national trophies.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With 22 drivers, the May 18th rallycross provided enough competition to keep things interesting, but few enough that everyone got 10 runs. Class winners were:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Stock FWD, Caleb Warren, 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Stock AWD, Ryan Akam, 2017 Ford Focus RS<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Prepared FWD, Jonah Mingo, 2013 Ford Focus ST<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Prepared RWD, Gonzo San Miguel, 1997 Mazda Miata<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Prepared AWD, Jeff Price, 2023 Toyota GR Corolla\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Modified FWD, Matt Thompson, 2015 Ford Fiesta ST<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Modified AWD, Austin Dowda, 1989 Honda CRX<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There were no competitors for stock RWD, modified RWD, or UTV class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Class winner or not, everyone I talked to was having a blast, with one driver describing it as a \u201csick event.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Remaining 2024 Utah Region RallyCross events will be hosted by Desert Thunder Raceway in Price. The dates are June 8 - 9, August 17 - 18, September 7 - 8, and October 5 - 6.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you can, you should really come see a rallycross event. Better yet, sign up and bring a car!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now, how do I convince my wife that I need another car?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[377,378,47,46,215,109,48,40,376],"class_list":["post-2802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","tag-scca-rallycross","tag-scca-rallyx","tag-utah-automotive-events","tag-utah-motor-events","tag-utah-motorsports-campus","tag-utah-motorsports-events","tag-utah-race-events","tag-utah-racing","tag-utah-region-rallycross"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Playin\u2019 In the Dirt: Utah Region RallyCross - Utah Motor News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"I just got to spend an amazing Saturday with Utah Region RallyCross drivers. 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