PMSC Benefits
Peterborough Motor sports Club is one of Canada’s oldest car clubs and has been continuously operational since 1953. We hold events sanctioned by Canadian Auto Sports Club-OR (CASC-OR), Rally Sport …
How to Get Involved
Attend a Club meeting. It’s all fun after that. Every event needs volunteers. The Peterborough Motorsports Club has a great group of members who pride themselves on volunteering at their own events and those of other clubs. Our members volunteer at Auto X, Navigational Rallies, Rally X events, Rally Sprints and at Performance Stage Rally events. Whether you want to volunteer or try a Navigational Rally, the club is here to help. If you are interested in participating in a Navigational Rally our members can help you find a driver or a navigator.
Rally X and Auto X events are also a great way to start learning how to drive. Both events are low cost and you can use a daily driver. Check out our calendar for the next event.
If you are interested in Performance Stage Rally but don’t have the car or budget to participate, drivers are always looking for co-drivers. This may be a way to get involved in Stage Rally without breaking the bank. Volunteering is also a great way to participate in Stage Rally. Events such as Tall Pines in November require a substantial amount of volunteers. What a great way to help out and be close to the action!
The first step to getting involved in rally is to join the club. In Ontario there are several clubs that you can job depending on your geographical location and interests – you do not have to live near a club to join it. You can join the Peterborough Motor Sports Club by contact us here.
Learn How to Rally
Navigational Rally are a great way to learn about the sport. Navigational rallies help to develop the basics of rally timing and instructions in a non competitive fun atmosphere.
RallyCross is next the perfect venue to essentially learn how to really drive. Courses are set up to allow participants to experience a variety of surfaces including gravel, mud and paved portions. Courses are designed to challenge drivers with hairpin turns, flat out portions and barrels and cones which come with penalties if knocked down.
Rally Sprint is the step to performance rallying. Teams consist of a driver and navigator who combine driving and timing skills on a shorter version of a rally stage course. Rally Sprint is a great opportunity to experience a true taste of stage rally without the gruelling pace of a full fledged rally.
The pinnacle of rallying is Performance Stage Rally. Events are designated as regional and national. National events include additional stages that are not run in at the regional level. Drivers and co-drivers combine their driving and timing skills to compete in the ultimate rally event. Vehicles must be approved by a technical inspection before they can compete.
All of the events listed are sanctioned by CARS (Canadian Association for Rally Sport) – for more information please go to the CARS site at CarsRally.ca