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Originally posted by socalpunX:
Not that it's any of my business (it's really not since I won't be attending) but I just wanted to ask what type of event is this?

I only ask because when I see the words speed and rally in the same sentence as Xterra it concerns me. It's something of an oxymoron. laugh

Actually, my only thought was if this is really a racing type of event or an event where the participants will be competing on time or other means of competition? And if it is, understanding of course that you have put together some sort of liability waiver, what requirements do you have regarding safety?

Knowing that there are very few X's out there with a proper cage, seats, harnesses, and safety fuel containers, I would hate to see someone get hurt in a roll or crash while participating in an activity that their truck was ill equipped to run in.

Or I could be totally off base and you guys are doing something totally different. Either way. Have fun and be safe.
It is going to be a timed event though the "speed" part of the title is just there for effect more than anything....can't imagine anyone toping 35 mph on any of the non-paved sections....and yeah...the first thing I am sending out to anyone interested is a waiver holding every individual responsible for themselves, their guests and their own vehicles...seeing as I am the "organizer" of this event this was something I felt I had to do...safety wise since there will be no true high speeds, i feel that seat belts and a proper communication system are sufficient at this point...secondly I will attempt to mitigate risks by #1--designing the course to make sure traffic will flow in a single direction, #2--provide adequate spacing between participants, and #3--provide EXTREMELY detailed map of the course which will indicate road conditions--pavement, rough pavement, dirt road, width of road, etc., in addition to reccomended speeds for each section...And lastly and I believe most importantly....There is little incentive to go faster than one would be comfortable--People might push their limits or go faster than one should IF there was a large pot of gold at the end....In this case there is not...(Taking a breath........) Therefore I believe there is little more risk associated here than a typical drive on the freeway or a trip to your local off road park, dunes, or salt flats...

Socal...I respect your opinion and appreciate and welcome any feedback you have on this subject...If you feel I am WAY out of line organizing something like this I would like you to say so...

By the way--seperate from the safety issues--its not an Xterra only event...I already have 2 Fronty/Hardbodies and one Subaru coming!!