About this event
Welcome to the Around the Valley Rally!
This is an SCCA-sanctioned Regional RoadRally event. The rally is designed to showcase scenic roads and
promote safe, legal driving. This is not a race - it's a navigational challenge emphasizing precision,
observation, and fun.
Event Schedule
Check-In: 9:00 AM at Treehouse Tavern
Tech Inspection: Required at check-in (no form necessary)
Driver's Meeting: Approximately 10:15 AM
First Car Off: 10:30 AM
Subsequent Cars: Depart every 4 minutes
Participant Requirements
- Each vehicle must have at least a Driver and a Co-Driver (navigator).
- Additional passengers are permitted.
- All participants must sign the waiver upon arrival.
- Helmets are not required for RoadRally events.
- All vehicles must pass a basic visual tech inspection before departure.
Route Overview
Start: Treehouse Tavern, Bent Mountain, VA
General Route: Travel north on the Blue Ridge Parkway, winding through the Roanoke Valley.
Finish: Salem Civic Center
Estimated Distance: 70 miles
Estimated Drive Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
SCCA RoadRally Rules & Conduct
- This is a navigational event, not a speed event.
- All participants must obey posted traffic laws at all times.
Around the Valley Rally - Official Rally Packet
- Unsafe or reckless driving is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
- The use of alcohol or illegal substances is forbidden during the event.
- Participants must conduct themselves respectfully and courteously to other drivers and the public.
- Scoring is based on completion and challenge accuracy, not speed.
- Remember: Getting there safely is more important than getting there first.
.
🎟️ Entry Fee
- $35 per car (includes driver and co-driver)
- If neither participant is an SCCA member, a weekend membership fee of $15 per person applies
✅ Entry fee is per vehicle — not per person. Additional passengers ride free!
Event requirements
✅ Before the Rally – Check-In at Treehouse Tavern (Beginning at 9:00 AM)
- Park in the designated rally area
- Check in at the registration table (look for the BRR SCCA banner).
- Turn in required forms:
- Emergency Contact Form
- Vehicle Inspection Form
- Proof of Insurance (a digital copy is acceptable)
- Pick up your rally packet:
- Turn-by-turn route instructions
- Checkpoint Challenge Sheet
- Dash/window rally number card
- Rally HQ contact information
- Printed map of the full route
- Ensure you have:
- A full tank of fuel
- A driver and co-driver (minimum)
- Any additional passengers secured with seatbelts
- A smartphone with camera
🧭 Driver’s Meeting – 10:15 AM
- A short safety briefing and Q&A session
- Key reminders and expectations
- First car departs at 10:30 AM
- Cars are released in 3–5 minute intervals
- Be ready when your number is called!
🚗 During the Rally
Follow your printed turn-by-turn directions carefully. This is not a timed event—relax and enjoy the drive.
⚠️ Safety & Conduct Guidelines
- Obey all posted speed limits and traffic laws
- Do not stop in the road—only use designated pull-offs
- Do not block private driveways or businesses
- All occupants must wear seatbelts
- Be respectful to fellow participants and other drivers
- This is a family-friendly, non-competitive event—no racing or aggressive driving
