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TSD Rally newbie



I know some of you are active in the rally scene, or ex-rallyists.  I 
need good advice for a first-timer.  I am going to run the Ohio Winter 
Rally on Feb. 4-5.  I have only run one "fun" type rally before, but I 
have the general idea of what to do.  It is a TSD rally that will have 
speeds according to the current weather conditions.  I think all roads 
will be public roads, no wacky ProRally type trails here. (I hope)

I will be running an 87 4000S, FWD, and have a killer set of Hella 
lights, a reasonably good set of all-season tires (all I can afford for 
now), and a lot of enthusiasm.  

What do I really need?  I have arranged to borrow a CB radio, tow-rope 
and hand winch (come-along), along with the required calculator, 
clipboards, flashlights, and misc. tools, shovel, etc.

I don't expect to be really competitive, but would rather not finish 
last.  
BTW, the rally is about 200 miles long, 8:00pm-8:00am.  They assure me in 
the registration papers that there are no TSD traps, and the goal is to 
keep the driver on course.  In other words, it's not really hard, but 
it's not a walk through the park either.
				---Bob