June 13 and 14, 2003
Merritt, BC, Canada
Round 5 of the Canadian Rally Championship presented by Yokohama
National level rallying returns to British Columbia as teams from across Canada and the Northwest United States converge here in June to race on a compact, challenging gravel road course at the Pacific Forest Rally, round five of the 2003 Canadian Rally Championship. During the 70?s and 80?s the Pacific Forest Rally was a fixture on the Canadian national calendar. Revived once again in 2000, the event is now based in Merritt, just 2.5 hours east of Vancouver.
In a short time the Pacific Forest Rally has re-established itself as a favourite event with both competitors and fans alike. The team of rally organizers is dedicated to making this event one of the best in western North America. Their professionalism and thoroughness will insure that every aspect of the event is just right. The reputation of this group and the picturesque setting in the Nicola Valley have helped achieve instant success, as fans and competitors continue to flock to this event. Despite holding the rally in mid-June, extreme mountain conditions can arise to challenge drivers as dirt, rock, and even snow test driving skill. Organizers expect a strong field of at least 35 teams from across Canada and the USA to compete in the rally in 2003.
This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) and Rally Pacific Motorsports (RPM), and is organized by the West Coast Rally Association (WCRA).
http://www.pacificforestrally.com
Features & Benefits
- Convenient in-town Service Area
- Accessible spectator stage (less that 3km from service area)
- Well-equipped Rally HQ with media facilities
- Friday Shake Down Stage (National competitors only)
- Compact Route with smooth roads
- No dead-end stages
- 200 Km Special Stage Distance, 350 Km Total Distance
- Bilingual Competitor Relations Officer
When & where
June 13-14, 2003
Merritt, BC
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/directions.htm
http://www.city.merritt.bc.ca/
Schedule (subject to change) / Horaire (sujet au changement)
Tuesday April 8 / Mardi le 8 Avril
Deadline for submission of Team Profiles for Spectator Guide
Date-limite pour la soumission du profil d'équipe pour le guide spectaculaire
Friday April 18 / Vendredi le 18 Avril
Supplementary Regulations Published
Publication des Réglement Supplémentaires
Thursday June 12 / Jeudi le 12 Juin
12:00-14:00 Press Conference (Vancouver)
Conférence de presse
Friday June 13 / Vendredi le 13 Juin
13:00-15:00 Registration / Inscription
14:30-16:00 Shakedown Stage / Spéciale de pratique
17:00-19:00 Scrutineering / Inspection Technique (Merritt Arena)
17:00-19:00 Parc Exposé (Merritt Arena)
19:00-19:30 Mandatory meeting for all seed 5 & 6 teams
Caucus obligatoire pour toutes équipages de priorité 5 & 6
19:30-20:00 Drivers' meeting and introduction of officials
Caucus et présentation des officiels
20:00 Ceremonial Start / Départ Protocolaire
20:45 Parc Fermé (Merritt Arena)
21:00 Reception & Welcoming Party / Le Grand Party
Saturday June 14 / Samedi le 14 Juin
8:45-9:00 Service (Railyard Mall)
9:00 Start of Rally / Départ du Rallye
20:00 End of Rally / Fin du Rallye
20:30 Dinner and Awards / Banquet et remise des prix
Miscellaneous / Divers
~ Hansen's Forwarding ~
Through Subaru Canada, CARS is pleased to announce a special travel program designed to help eastern national license holders who are planning on competing in the Makita Bighorn, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Forest national rallies. The program has been put together by Hansen?s Forwarding and Canadian Pacific Railroad. The free travel program is open to all competitors in order to help promote participation in the three western events of the Canadian Rally Championship.
Par Subaru Canada, CARS est heureuses d'annoncer un programme spécial de voyage conçu pour aider les supports de permis nationaux orientaux qui projettent sur concurrencer dans les rallies national Makita Bighorn, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Forest. Le programme a été remonté par Hansen's Forwarding et chemin de fer CP. Le programme libre de voyage est ouvert de tous les concurrents afin d'aider à favoriser la participation aux trois événements occidentaux du championnat national.
Program Details / Détails du programme
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/archives/2003/2003_Hansens_Forwarding_Transport_Program.pdf
Registration & Dimensions Form / Forme d'enregistrement et de dimensions
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/archives/2003/2003_Hansens_Registration_and_Dimensions_Form.pdf
Accommodation Information / L'information de Logement
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/Accomodations.htm
Best Western Nicola Inn
4025 Walters St. at Voght St. Merritt, BC
http://www.nicolainn.com/
ph: 1-800-663-2830, ph: 250-378-4253 (contact Sue)
$65 + tax for single
Ramada Inn/Coquihalla Motor Inn
3571 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1C5
http://www.coquihallamotorinn.com/
Ph: 1-800-353-3571 ph: 250-378-3567 (Contact Anoop)
$80 + tax for double (2 Queen bed)
$70 + tax for single (1 Queen bed)
Days Inn Merritt
3350 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1C7
http://www.daysinnmerritt.com/
ph: 1-800-665-7117 ph: 250-378-2292
$45.00 + tax
Competitor Profiles / Profil D'équipe
Due Tuesday April 8 / Date-limite Mardi le 8 Avril
Please email jpg photos and team bio to [email protected]
SVP soumisser avec photo (.jpg) par courriel á [email protected]
Organizers / Coordonnateurs
Paul Westwick
(604) 617-4132 e-mail/courriel [email protected]
Ken Kwong
(604) 808-0536 e-mail/courriel [email protected]
2003 Canadian Rally Championship
Date Event Place
Feb 7-9 Rallye Perce-Neige-Maniwaki, QC
Feb 26-Mar 2 Rallye Internationale de Quebec, QC
May 20-21 Bighorn Rally Edson, AB
May 24-25 Rocky Mountain Rally Calgary, AB
June 13-14 Pacific Forest Rally Merritt, BC
July 4-6 Baie des Chaleurs New Richmond, QC
Sept 5-6 Le Défi Ste-Agathe/Duhamel Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Oct 20-26 Rallye Internationale de Charlevoix La Malbaie, QC
Nov 26-27 Tall Pines Rally Bancroft, ON
Additional Resources
Canadian Association of Rallysport http://www.rallycars.ca
West Coast Rally Association http://www.rallybc.com
Merritt/Nicola Valley Tourism http://www.nicolavalley.ca/welcome.htm
Merritt Chamber of Commerce http://merritt-chamber.bc.ca
2003 BC Rally Supporters
Yokohama Tire (Canada) http://www.yokohamatire.ca
Western Driver http://www.westerndriver.com
Total Autosport http://www.totalautosport.com
Driver's Edge Autosport http://www.ompwins.com
Rocket Rally http://www.rocketrally.com
Wilkinsons Automobilia http://www.eautomobilia.com
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Bill Westhead
Communications & Media Relations
Communication & Publicité
2003 Pacific Forest Rally
http://www.pacificforestrally.com
Merritt, BC, Canada
Round 5 of the Canadian Rally Championship presented by Yokohama
National level rallying returns to British Columbia as teams from across Canada and the Northwest United States converge here in June to race on a compact, challenging gravel road course at the Pacific Forest Rally, round five of the 2003 Canadian Rally Championship. During the 70?s and 80?s the Pacific Forest Rally was a fixture on the Canadian national calendar. Revived once again in 2000, the event is now based in Merritt, just 2.5 hours east of Vancouver.
In a short time the Pacific Forest Rally has re-established itself as a favourite event with both competitors and fans alike. The team of rally organizers is dedicated to making this event one of the best in western North America. Their professionalism and thoroughness will insure that every aspect of the event is just right. The reputation of this group and the picturesque setting in the Nicola Valley have helped achieve instant success, as fans and competitors continue to flock to this event. Despite holding the rally in mid-June, extreme mountain conditions can arise to challenge drivers as dirt, rock, and even snow test driving skill. Organizers expect a strong field of at least 35 teams from across Canada and the USA to compete in the rally in 2003.
This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) and Rally Pacific Motorsports (RPM), and is organized by the West Coast Rally Association (WCRA).
http://www.pacificforestrally.com
Features & Benefits
- Convenient in-town Service Area
- Accessible spectator stage (less that 3km from service area)
- Well-equipped Rally HQ with media facilities
- Friday Shake Down Stage (National competitors only)
- Compact Route with smooth roads
- No dead-end stages
- 200 Km Special Stage Distance, 350 Km Total Distance
- Bilingual Competitor Relations Officer
When & where
June 13-14, 2003
Merritt, BC
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/directions.htm
http://www.city.merritt.bc.ca/
Schedule (subject to change) / Horaire (sujet au changement)
Tuesday April 8 / Mardi le 8 Avril
Deadline for submission of Team Profiles for Spectator Guide
Date-limite pour la soumission du profil d'équipe pour le guide spectaculaire
Friday April 18 / Vendredi le 18 Avril
Supplementary Regulations Published
Publication des Réglement Supplémentaires
Thursday June 12 / Jeudi le 12 Juin
12:00-14:00 Press Conference (Vancouver)
Conférence de presse
Friday June 13 / Vendredi le 13 Juin
13:00-15:00 Registration / Inscription
14:30-16:00 Shakedown Stage / Spéciale de pratique
17:00-19:00 Scrutineering / Inspection Technique (Merritt Arena)
17:00-19:00 Parc Exposé (Merritt Arena)
19:00-19:30 Mandatory meeting for all seed 5 & 6 teams
Caucus obligatoire pour toutes équipages de priorité 5 & 6
19:30-20:00 Drivers' meeting and introduction of officials
Caucus et présentation des officiels
20:00 Ceremonial Start / Départ Protocolaire
20:45 Parc Fermé (Merritt Arena)
21:00 Reception & Welcoming Party / Le Grand Party
Saturday June 14 / Samedi le 14 Juin
8:45-9:00 Service (Railyard Mall)
9:00 Start of Rally / Départ du Rallye
20:00 End of Rally / Fin du Rallye
20:30 Dinner and Awards / Banquet et remise des prix
Miscellaneous / Divers
~ Hansen's Forwarding ~
Through Subaru Canada, CARS is pleased to announce a special travel program designed to help eastern national license holders who are planning on competing in the Makita Bighorn, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Forest national rallies. The program has been put together by Hansen?s Forwarding and Canadian Pacific Railroad. The free travel program is open to all competitors in order to help promote participation in the three western events of the Canadian Rally Championship.
Par Subaru Canada, CARS est heureuses d'annoncer un programme spécial de voyage conçu pour aider les supports de permis nationaux orientaux qui projettent sur concurrencer dans les rallies national Makita Bighorn, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Forest. Le programme a été remonté par Hansen's Forwarding et chemin de fer CP. Le programme libre de voyage est ouvert de tous les concurrents afin d'aider à favoriser la participation aux trois événements occidentaux du championnat national.
Program Details / Détails du programme
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/archives/2003/2003_Hansens_Forwarding_Transport_Program.pdf
Registration & Dimensions Form / Forme d'enregistrement et de dimensions
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/archives/2003/2003_Hansens_Registration_and_Dimensions_Form.pdf
Accommodation Information / L'information de Logement
http://www.pacificforestrally.com/Accomodations.htm
Best Western Nicola Inn
4025 Walters St. at Voght St. Merritt, BC
http://www.nicolainn.com/
ph: 1-800-663-2830, ph: 250-378-4253 (contact Sue)
$65 + tax for single
Ramada Inn/Coquihalla Motor Inn
3571 Voght St. Merritt, BC V1K 1C5
http://www.coquihallamotorinn.com/
Ph: 1-800-353-3571 ph: 250-378-3567 (Contact Anoop)
$80 + tax for double (2 Queen bed)
$70 + tax for single (1 Queen bed)
Days Inn Merritt
3350 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1C7
http://www.daysinnmerritt.com/
ph: 1-800-665-7117 ph: 250-378-2292
$45.00 + tax
Competitor Profiles / Profil D'équipe
Due Tuesday April 8 / Date-limite Mardi le 8 Avril
Please email jpg photos and team bio to [email protected]
SVP soumisser avec photo (.jpg) par courriel á [email protected]
Organizers / Coordonnateurs
Paul Westwick
(604) 617-4132 e-mail/courriel [email protected]
Ken Kwong
(604) 808-0536 e-mail/courriel [email protected]
2003 Canadian Rally Championship
Date Event Place
Feb 7-9 Rallye Perce-Neige-Maniwaki, QC
Feb 26-Mar 2 Rallye Internationale de Quebec, QC
May 20-21 Bighorn Rally Edson, AB
May 24-25 Rocky Mountain Rally Calgary, AB
June 13-14 Pacific Forest Rally Merritt, BC
July 4-6 Baie des Chaleurs New Richmond, QC
Sept 5-6 Le Défi Ste-Agathe/Duhamel Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Oct 20-26 Rallye Internationale de Charlevoix La Malbaie, QC
Nov 26-27 Tall Pines Rally Bancroft, ON
Additional Resources
Canadian Association of Rallysport http://www.rallycars.ca
West Coast Rally Association http://www.rallybc.com
Merritt/Nicola Valley Tourism http://www.nicolavalley.ca/welcome.htm
Merritt Chamber of Commerce http://merritt-chamber.bc.ca
2003 BC Rally Supporters
Yokohama Tire (Canada) http://www.yokohamatire.ca
Western Driver http://www.westerndriver.com
Total Autosport http://www.totalautosport.com
Driver's Edge Autosport http://www.ompwins.com
Rocket Rally http://www.rocketrally.com
Wilkinsons Automobilia http://www.eautomobilia.com
--
Bill Westhead
Communications & Media Relations
Communication & Publicité
2003 Pacific Forest Rally
http://www.pacificforestrally.com
