[johnkshirley]

The 24 hours of Mexico is also part of the Championship of North American Rallies (CNAR). The remaining events in the championship are: The 24 Hours, Wild West, Charlevoix and Ramada Express.

At the event the CNAR flag and logo where located next to the FIA flag and logo.

If you want to be part of the FIA WRC in the future you need to be part of CNAR. see: www.cnarally.org

John K. Shirley

 

[johnkshirley]

>I have a question that may be of interest to lots of folks:
>For us pure hobby types who have no intention (or business!)
>of being in WRC, should we be looking to get into CNAR?
>Thanks,
>Mark Bowers

My answer to that is "No." CNAR is not for the hobbiest. The series is for the teams who want to get experience with FIA rules of operation, recce, course/pace notes, and competition. Although I ran a budget to do all events and it came out about even with doing the National series, the time needed to compete in the rallies is considerably more extensive.

CNAR fills the gap between the National series and the WRC series by providing a (FIA) Zone Championship. It is what our drivers/co-drivers will need to do if they have WRC aspirations and talent.

I can think of one way CNAR could benefit the hobbiest... in about 3 years, those cars will be in the used rally car market where maybe I can buy one

Kendall

Hmm, just noticed that John has re-registered on the forum! FYI, I am not CofC for Cherokee Trails.