Coaster Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 In a few weeks I'll be participating in the 2016 Big Sky Rally with Rally North America. This year the rally begins in Billings, MT and after five full days of navigating our way through the mountains ends up in Portland, OR. This year we are raising donations for Camp Sunshine, a camp that give children with life threatening diseases and their families an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together. There is no cost to the families, all the costs are covered by donations through organizations like Rally North America. Any donations go directly to them and are tax deductible, we cover our own expenses. If you've read enough then Donate Now otherwise keep reading! Our Team: Team Impractical is a husband and wife team based out of Circleville, OH. The Big Sky Rally will be our 4th with Rally North America. In addition to the 1200 or so miles we'll cover during the rally our trip from Ohio and back will be 6300+ miles. About Rally North America: Rally North America is a scavenger hunt style (automotive) multi-state road rally event. The Rally North America is a not-for-profit organization and its events have generated over $500,000 for charity. Established in the winter of 2009 Rally North America is aimed at bringing automotive enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada, together for the purpose of Auto rallying. Each rally organized by Rally North America carries a common idea, driving for a cause. Rally North America believes that by combining the love of the automotive lifestyle and a worthy charity organization, it is possible to do something “good” through the automotive hobby. About Camp Sunshine: We inspire hope in families affected by life-threatening childhood illness through our unique, supportive program at our beautiful campus on Maine’s Sebago Lake. When a child faces serious illness, the entire family is impacted. Camp Sunshine’s mission is to provide respite and support to each family member - children, siblings, and parents. Since its inception, Camp Sunshine has offered comfort, hope, and support to over 43,500 individuals from 48 states and 23 countries. Camp Sunshine is currently the only full-time facility in the nation whose sole purpose is to provide respite for the whole family. The families who come to Camp Sunshine have children diagnosed with cancer, hematologic conditions, renal disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and who have undergone solid organ transplantation. They attend illness-specific sessions of varying lengths where they have the opportunity to solidify and renew their relationships while meeting others facing similar challenges. Bereavement programming is also provided for families who have lost a child to the illnesses served at Camp. Recreational activities allow children and adults to relax and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life along the pristine shores of Sebago Lake. Games and other events foster family involvement, encouraging joy and laughter. While at Camp Sunshine, each family stays in their own suite, equipped with two twin beds, bunk beds, a futon, full bathroom, microwave oven, and refrigerator. Mealtimes in our dining room are occasions for socializing and unwinding. The Camp Sunshine Program is free! All families are sponsored by generous individuals, civic groups, corporations, and foundations. (such as Rally North America) Donate: Help us send more kids with serious health issues and their families to camp Sunshine! We pay all of our own expenses. All donations go directly to Camp Sunshine and are tax deductible! Donations of any amount are welcome! Clicking the link below will take you to our team page on Camp Sunshine's website. Donate Now Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Doc is also planning to go in his Figaro, I'm sure we'll have all kinds of fun stories from this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Great thread, Brian. :thumbup: I'll be posting a thread shortly as well. My excuse is that I just got the rally stickers on the car for photos. One item I might add is that a CR member, Scott Spielman (Spieldawg) is a co-founder of Rally North America and partially responsible for raising over a half a million dollars for charities since 2009. Scott's a great guy. He joined CR at the urging of his friend, George Staton, not long before George's death. Over 20 CR members have competed in Rally North America, and CR teams have had numerous podium finishes in this national event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks to Lucore Automotive for signing on a sponsor. They are the only ones who've worked on the Mustang besides me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes of luck to all on this rally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good luck guys! Here are a few pics from last weeks at CC&C. http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Cars%20and%20Coffee/P1020300%20copy%20web_zpsymxo7yqh.jpg http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Cars%20and%20Coffee/P1020301%20copy%20web_zpsyi203ub1.jpg http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Cars%20and%20Coffee/P1020308%20copy%20web_zps33depvhe.jpg http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Cars%20and%20Coffee/P1020312%20copy%20web_zps1vgtogry.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Very cool. I love that color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdyguy2k Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Donated. Have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Donated. Have a good time. Thanks for the donation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 The entire really just passed $100,000 in donations! That sends 40 families to camp and funds Camp Sunshine for a full week of their schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Doc, brian, how did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) We're both just returning this week, and I've been swamped with work. I'll be processing some photos when things ease a bit, and I'm sure Brian will do so as well. I'll make a thread when I can. I drove solo for 5630 miles in 10 days through 16 states and 3 time zones, topped out at 8500 feet, all in a 25-year-old Japanese city car with 53 h.p. and no cruise. No failures (until I got home). More to come on that. Here 's a the first "polished" video I'm aware of. It was compiled by Team Jack from Cincinnati, eight Rally veterans who decided to do the Rally dressed as lumberjacks, complete with full size axes, who competed in an RV. I was amazed that they had the video pretty much finished by the end of the Rally, owing to being able to edit footage while riding in the R.V. Figgy got 3 quick appearances in the video: (probably NSFW) Edited July 23, 2016 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Looks like a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Wow! Great video!! Looks like Jack is the Clay of Cinci Glad you guy had a blast. I envy the commitment to the fun times on behalf of a great cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Just got in, 7200 miles. Going to take a while to process pics and write something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Is that $800 on gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Is that $800 on gas? 7225 miles / 26.1 avg MPG = 276.82 Gallons at $2.75 = $761 I had budgeted $1000 so I was happy to see gas prices stay low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 That video is great. Love the axes too! Glad you guys had a great time. That's an amazing amount of miles traveled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 7225 miles / 26.1 avg MPG = 276.82 Gallons at $2.75 = $761 I had budgeted $1000 so I was happy to see gas prices stay low. Damn, that's a lot of miles. Were you the only driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I probably drove 70% of that, my wife drove the rest. We went from sea level in Oregon to 10,600ft at Vail Pass in Colorado and 36F in Wyoming to 104F in Kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Looks like an awesome time indeed, well done you 3! That's one hell of a trip across this great country, if you have only flown across it you would never know how much you are missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 :masturboy:So jealous of that trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Here is my video from the rally. Taking video or pictures were not really a priority but I put together what I had. I'll post some other pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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