>>Well, MFR was never known for their best spectator
>>points...and organization.
>>
>>-Mark
>>MAPmotors.com
>
>Mark,
> I'm surprised at the critical tone of your response!
> MFR is a smaller event than many others on the tour. It
>has fewer (though perhaps finer) stages/miles and tends to
>draw a smaller crowd, probably in part due to it's rural
>location. Just for comparison I took a look at the STPR web
>site; spectators are told that maps will be available at
>registration - nothing of value for spectators to use for
>their scheduling. As far as the number of spectator points
>keep in mind that the event only has 9 stages and most of the
>spectating can be done at the same points as the stage
>reverses.
> For hotels I'd look in the Bethel area.
> Hope to see you there!
>JimB
>
>
The organizers at MFR publicly take a rather laid back approach to their event. "We always have a good time." is the motto, and everyone I know has just that. But...under the surface they are just like the proverbial duck - paddling like h. The rally itself invariably runs smoothly, a remarkable thing given the small size of the core organizing group. This year, in particular, has presented challenges that would have caused cancellation elsewhere. The committee is to be applauded for their determination.
Specific spectating areas are rarely publicized prior to rally weekend for what should be obvious reasons. We do not publish in advance for Sno*Drift, nor, to my knowledge, do Oregon, RIM, STPR, Ojibwe, or any other events. Go knowing that there will be spectating, and pick up your packet at HQ, just like everyone else.