08-02-2010, 09:53 PM
Okay kids. We've decided to take on the June 2011 Big Apple to Big Easy Rally. Check it out here. http://www.baberally.com/index.esp
It's a four day rally starting in New York City, going through Harrisonburg, Newport, through the Appalachians and into New Orleans on the fourth day. There are very few rules really; the rally must be completed in a street legal and inspected car purchased for $500 or less. Each day the teams will be thrown undisclosed "challenges" and will be given style points based on how they complete them.
MM has decided to participate in the rally this year and use it as a fund-raising opportunity for charity. Every four MMers that opt to participate will be broken up into teams and tasked with purchasing and preparing their own car this upcoming spring. We will set up a budget per team, and donate every penny we raise over to a couple of yet to be determined fundraisers. Right now I'm thinking a 100% charity goal is attainable. For every $1000 we raise to fund the rally, we'll donate $1000 to charity.
This is a thread to get you guys thinking about whether or not you'd like to participate. This is an enormous undertaking for the club. Dare I say one of the biggest things we've ever attempted to pull off. Since we're, you know, buying cars and stuff, the level of commitment needs to be considerably higher than the all too familiar "Bro, I'm totally making it to that autocross" and then losing your conviction as fast as your sobriety when Saturday night rolls around. ;-)
This will be presented more in depth this summer to discuss what charities you guys would like to see benefited, and to collect suggestions. We will also gauge interest in participation. The third meeting of the semester will be the deadline for participation. I know its early, but we need to start fund-raising this fall so that we can purchase cars by the middle of the spring semester.
All in all, this is going to be a completely biblical event. An actual road rally, good for us, good for charity, full of old crappy car and good times. Get Pumped!
It's a four day rally starting in New York City, going through Harrisonburg, Newport, through the Appalachians and into New Orleans on the fourth day. There are very few rules really; the rally must be completed in a street legal and inspected car purchased for $500 or less. Each day the teams will be thrown undisclosed "challenges" and will be given style points based on how they complete them.
MM has decided to participate in the rally this year and use it as a fund-raising opportunity for charity. Every four MMers that opt to participate will be broken up into teams and tasked with purchasing and preparing their own car this upcoming spring. We will set up a budget per team, and donate every penny we raise over to a couple of yet to be determined fundraisers. Right now I'm thinking a 100% charity goal is attainable. For every $1000 we raise to fund the rally, we'll donate $1000 to charity.
This is a thread to get you guys thinking about whether or not you'd like to participate. This is an enormous undertaking for the club. Dare I say one of the biggest things we've ever attempted to pull off. Since we're, you know, buying cars and stuff, the level of commitment needs to be considerably higher than the all too familiar "Bro, I'm totally making it to that autocross" and then losing your conviction as fast as your sobriety when Saturday night rolls around. ;-)
This will be presented more in depth this summer to discuss what charities you guys would like to see benefited, and to collect suggestions. We will also gauge interest in participation. The third meeting of the semester will be the deadline for participation. I know its early, but we need to start fund-raising this fall so that we can purchase cars by the middle of the spring semester.
All in all, this is going to be a completely biblical event. An actual road rally, good for us, good for charity, full of old crappy car and good times. Get Pumped!
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S