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The Olympus Rally was part of the first US Rally Championship held in 1973. It later became a World Rally Championship from 1986- 1988, and was the last event featuring the infamous "Group B" rally cars. Today, the tradition and the rich history of the Olympus Rally is a welcome addition to the Rally America Championship calendar.

LOCATION | Aberdeen, WA

Nestled in the heart of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, Aberdeen serves as the central location of the Olympus Rally. Built during the logging boom days, Aberdeen is best known today as the birthplace of "grunge" music and is where the iconic band, Nirvana, called home. A picturesque town with easily accessible waterways and buildings harking back to the plentiful logging era, Aberdeen provides the perfect backdrop for a rally race.

CONDITIONS | tarmac, gravel, variable weather

With the green Olympic National Forest due North of Aberdeen and a steadfast spring rain in the peninsula, the Olympus Rally is no stranger to moisture. However, due to the area being so close to the Pacific Ocean, weather patterns are incredibly difficult to predict. Teams will have to be prepared for pooling water or dry dusty conditions when selecting tires.

The Olympus Rally will greet drivers with extremely tight and technical roads with plenty of elevation changes. Tires will not last long on the sharp gravel, and hidden rocks and logs will wreck havoc on suspension systems. The Olympus Rally will provide plenty of surprises up to the last stage mile!

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION




Friday, April 17, 2009
17:00 - 20:00 Spectator Information/Maps Available Rally HQ, Guest House Inn & Suites, Aberdeen
17:00 - 21:00 Competitor/Worker Registration Aberdeen High School

Saturday, April 18, 2009
08:00 - 09:00 Parc Expose Broadway St, between Wishkah & Heron, Downtown Aberdeen
08:00 - 09:00 Spectator Information/Maps Available Downtown Aberdeen
09:00 First Car starts Day 1 Olympus National Rally First Car starts John Nagel Regional Rally Broadway St, between Wishkah & Heron, Downtown Aberdeen
10:00 - 15:00 Spectator Information/Maps Available Taholah
10:03 Spectator Area A - Stage 1 Wreck Creek 1
10:36 First Car arrives for Saturday Service 1 Taholah
11:14 Spectator Area A - Stage 2 Wreck Creek 2
11:47 First Car arrives for Saturday Service 2 Taholah
12:30 Spectator Area C - Stage 3 Taholah NE 1
13:33 Spectator Area B - Stage 4 Crane Creek 1
14:20 Spectator Area C - Stage 5 Taholah SW 1
14:48 First Car arrives for Saturday Service 3 Taholah
15:31 Spectator Area C - Stage 6 Taholah SE 2
16:32 Spectator Area B - Stage 7 Crane Creek 2
17:23 Spectator Area C - Stage 9 Taholah NW 2
17:57 First Car finishes Day 1 Olympus National Rally First Car finishes John Nagel Regional Rally Taholah

Sunday, April 19, 2009
07:00 - 08:00 Spectator Information/Maps Available Downtown Aberdeen
07:00 - 08:00 Parc Expose Broadway St, between Wishkah & Heron, Downtown Aberdeen
08:00 First Car starts Day 2 Olympus National Rally First Car starts Gene Nielsen Regional Rally Broadway St, between Wishkah & Heron, Downtown Aberdeen
09:44 Spectator Area D - Stage 12 Palix 1
10:00 - 14:00 Spectator Information/Maps Available South Bend Service Area
10:14 First Car arrives for Sunday Service 1 Willapa Ave & 1st St, South Bend
10:57 Spectator Area D - Stage 13 Palix 2
11:27 First Car arrives for Sunday Service 2 Willapa Ave & 1st St, South Bend
13:03 Spectator Area E - Stage 15 Brooklyn E
14:26 Spectator Area E - Stage 16 Brooklyn W
15:46 - 17:00 Final Scrutineering - Parc Ferme TBA
15:46 First Car finishes Olympus National Rally First Car finishes Gene Nielsen Regional Rally Downtown Aberdeen
17:30 Subaru Northwest Region Awards Banquet TBA
17:30 Provisional Results posted TBA
18:00 Final Results posted TBA
18:30 Presentation of Awards TBA
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Guesthouse Inn & Suites - Rally Headquarters - 701 East Heron, (360) 537-7460 Nordic Inn Hotel - (360) 533-0100 Olympic Inn Hotel - 616 W. Heron Street, (360) 533-4200 Best Value Inn - 521 West Wishkah Street, (360) 532-5210

SPECTATOR GUIDES AVAILABLE for pickup at the following locations on April 16: 7-11 Stores in Aberdeen (904 East Market St and 411 S Boone St) 7-11 Stores in Hoquiam (201 Lincoln St) 76 Gas Station in South Bent (104 East Robert Bush Dr & Hwy 101) Chevron Gas Station in Raymond (622 Heath St & Hwy 101)
 
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