What are the criteria to be a participant?

If you have some reasonable driver skill, a reliable and sporty vehicle (does not have to be exotic), and you have that "spark of humanity" then you may be a participant. Interest in everything car related goes without saying.

What if I wreck my car?
You may substitute another car that is approved by the Robin Hood Rally.

Are race cars/unregistered cars allowed?
Yes, but remember these are public roads and we will be applying a weighted average to your time. If you have a Spec Miata this will have little impact on you, but if you want to compete in a Ferrari 430 Challenge Car this will have more impact. These are public roads so you may destroy your race car (clearance) on the course due to bumps in the asphalt or other road going hazards.

What information do you need about my vehicle?
We need the weight and nominal horsepower along with the make, model, and any modifications that increase horsepower.

Will drivers be require to have a helmet, race suit, gloves, suitable footwear, etc.?
Yes, a helmet with a Snell Rating is required, along with a suitable race suit, gloves, footwear, etc. Shorts, t-shirts, and flip flops are not suitable attire for participants.

Will my vehicle be required to be equipped with a safety cage, roll bar, or roll over protection?
No, if your vehicle is a factory non-retractable hard-top. Yes, if your vehicle is a convertible or a retractable hard-top. If you plan to participate in a convertible or retractable hard-top vehicle it will be required to have factory rollover protection or a roll bar.

Will my vehicle require restraints other than a stock three point safety belt?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then yes it will be required to have a racing harness or other suitable belts.

Will my vehicle be required to have other safety equipment like a fire extinguisher?
No, as long as your vehicles OEM safety system has not been substantially modified, i.e. the airbag or interior removed. If the OEM equipment has been substantially modified or removed, i.e. you took out the airbag, interior, or other OEM safety equipment and it is effectively a race/track car, then Yes it will be required to have a fire extinguisher.

What are your safety specifications, for both car and driver?
Similar to those required for a Marque Club (Porsche, Ferrari, BMW), NASA, SCDA, or PDA Driver Education (DE) event at high speed on a closed race course such as Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock Park, etc.

What kind of insurance does the Robin Hood Rally have?
The Robin Hood Rally caries substantial liability insurance for our company and we require all participants to sign our Participant Agreement and subsequent liability waivers at each site they visit. These waivers are similar to Driver Education events.

Is this an all-out best time or an actual rally where we are trying to hit a specific time?
This competition is an all out race rally style against the clock. It is effectively a time trail with a staggered start for each vehicle.

I am a serious competitor and I want to know if this is a serious race?
This race and competition is awarding prizes in excess of $500,000. You can't get more serious than that.