June 9-11, 2023
Click on the Links Below for the following Rallye Documents:
- Rallye Primer
- Rallye Generals
- Rallye Supplement (When Available)
Register for the 2023 Rallye Glenwood Springs here.
Hello fellow car enthusiasts! My name is Lady Paige Seven and I am your 2023 Tour Author and co-Chairperson for the 71st running of the Rallye Glenwood Springs event, which coincides with the centenary of the MG Car Company! I am so excited to be a part of the MG Car Club, Rocky Mountain Centre for this 3-day event which will take place from June 9-11.
My tour departs on Friday, June 9th from the Gunther Toody’s parking lot in Littleton, CO, and will take you on a beautiful historical ride to Glenwood Springs. Our past history often affects the future, so along the way you’ll help me identify a few things that need to be fixed. Be alert to everything to see and read along the way and you’ll be fine – probably. I look forward to telling you more about me and my mission on Friday.
On Saturday, June 10th, the main event will take place - a time-speed-distance rallye written by my good friend and cohort, Kemal, that departs from, and returns to, the Courtyard Marriott Glenwood Springs, our host hotel. This rallye will test participants' navigational skills and ability to maintain a specific average speed, while observing speed limits along the route. Be on the lookout for traps!
The event will wrap up on Sunday, June 11th, with a car show and Funkhana in Two Rivers Park. The car show will feature a variety of MGs and other classic cars. The Funkhana is a timed, low-speed driving event that tests the situational awareness and dexterity of both driver and navigator. Participant ages may be limited by insurance requirements.
Registration for the event is now open, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your car and skills. We look forward to seeing you at the 71st running of the Rallye Glenwood Springs event!
Your Event Hosts
Event Chairman: Keith Kerr – 303-827-6226, keith.kerr@kerrtransformations.com
Event Co-Chairman: Lady Paige Seven, LadyPaigeSeven@gmail.com
Registrar: Ben Greene – 303-917-6634, mgccglenwoodrallye@gmail.com
Venue Coordinator: Neil White – 303-325-1057, neilwhite37@gmail.com
Registration and Fees
Entry Fees
All-inclusive driving package includes: Rallye, Tour, Funkhana, and Car Show.
$89 until May 9th; $94 May 10th onward.
Car show only: $25 before May 9th; $30 May 10th onward.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be given until May 9th 2023. There will be no refunds after that date.
Schedule of Events
The Friday ‘History Repeats Itself’ Tour
The Friday ‘History Repeats Itself’ Tour begins at Gunther Toody’s Restaurant - 8266 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 and may be started at your leisure; however, we recommend you depart no later than 9:00 a.m. so you can be at the hotel in time to complete the tie-breaker questions. Tour instructions are given out between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. at the Gunther Toody’s. As in the past, make sure to pay attention to everything along the way as successfully answering the tie-breaker questions at the end may rely upon that particular skill.
Tour Classes
You can only enter one class.
The MG class is for all MG vehicles driven on the tour.
The Vintage class is for cars, including MGs, made before 1970.
The Modern class is for all non-MG cars made from 1970 onwards.
First, second, and third place trophies will be presented for each class.
The Saturday Rallye
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. First Car Departs at 8:01 a.m. from the Courtyard Glenwood Springs, our host hotel. This year’s Rallye is a traditional Time Speed Distance (TSD) Rallye. The rallyemaster has avoided hard-to-see signs and other annoyances to ensure a fun and challenging rallye experience. An insurance waiver must be signed by both driver and navigator before departing.
A clipboard, pen/pencil and paper, stopwatch and a well-read copy of the Rallye General Instructions will be helpful. Please visit the MGCC.org website to read the Rallye General Instructions and the Rallye Primer. A draft copy of the Supplement will also be posted, with a final version in your Rallye packet. One or more experienced rallyists will be available at the start location to answer questions.
The route is on paved roads. All assigned speeds will be at or below posted speed limits. There will be breaks along the route, including a lunch break.
Rallye Classes
Novice SOP (Seat of the Pants) – Rallyists are eligible for Novice class until they win a First Place or have competed in THREE TSD Rallyes. Pencil and paper calculations only.
Intermediate SOP – Rallyists are eligible for Intermediate class until they have won First Place in Intermediate class. Pencil and paper calculations only.
Experienced SOP - No limit on experience. Pencil and paper calculations only. Rallye charts and tables are permitted.
Vintage – Any equipment must be period correct. Cars must be forty years old or older (1982 or older).
Computer – No limit on equipment.
Participants are expected to properly determine their Rallye class and enter it on their scorecard. Failure to indicate your class on the scorecard will place you in Experienced SOP class.
Trophies are awarded in first through fourth places in Novice and Intermediate classes, and first through third places in Experienced, Vintage, and Computer classes.
Saturday Evening Social
Planning for the Saturday evening social is in work. Please check back for details.
We continue to coordinate with the Chilis in West Glenwood to reserve a space in their restaurant should participants wish to get together there.
Sunday, Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs
The Car Show, 8:00 a.m.
Start Parking Cars at 8:00 a.m. Cars should be in place by 9:00 a.m. Voting ends at 11:00 a.m.
Featured Classes
This year’s car show layout is the same as last year’s. Follow signage to check in. Details will be available prior to Sunday and volunteers will be available Sunday morning to direct cars to their parking spaces. There will still be convenient access to the Funkhana from the car show parking area.
- MGT Series / Other MG
- MGA
- MGB/C Chrome Bumper
- MGB Rubber Bumper
- MGB/C GT
- “Spridgets”
- Other British Marques
- European
- Asian
- American/Other
- Premier
- Featured Cars
Winners chosen by popular vote. Up to three awards are presented in each category. Your ballots are in your registration packet. Fire extinguishers are requested. Car show classes may change based on registration.
The Funkhana
Start your engines for some unique car fun in Glenwood Springs! Sports car fans of all stripes will enjoy the 2023 Funkhana at the 71th Rallye Glenwood Springs. Bring your car and your friends to the short course and have a little fun showing off your competitive spirit with your driving skills.
To make things more competitive this year, there are two Funkhana classes: One for cars manufactured through 1980 and one for cars manufactured from 1981 to present. Carve out a little time from the car show to see how you stack up against other sports car enthusiasts. An insurance waiver must be signed by both the driver and navigator prior to starting the event.
Youth Judging
Two Rivers Park, Glenwood Springs 8:30 a.m.
The Youth Judging Program brings the world of classic cars to a kid-friendly level. The Youth Judges are guided through the show field as a group to pre-selected show cars and interact with owners, allowing the judges to learn details, history and fun facts about each. A simplified score card that highlights five basic categories and is rated on a scale of 1-to-5 is used.
Free to Enter! Kids 6 to 16 Years of Age. Your youth judge will have the opportunity to view show vehicles close up and interact directly with their owners. Led through the show field by an adult guide, participants will judge pre-selected show cars at the Rallye Glenwood Springs. Judges will receive a t-shirt, hat and lunch. (Limited spots available). Go to mgcc.org to see how to register.
Special Awards
Hard Luck Trophy
Longest Distance Traveled
Diamond in the Rough Award - The `Diamond in the Rough’ award is given to the car with the `greatest unrealized potential.’ Cars must be capable of being driven to be eligible for this honor
Kumpf Award - Awarded to the most outstanding MG in the Car Show
The Bill Barker Traveling Trophy - Awarded to the participant with the best score obtained by combining three of the four competitive car events
Event Lodging
The host hotel for the 2023 Rallye Glenwood Springs will once again be the Courtyard Marriott. For those who want to clean off the road grime from the car from the trek up, we will have a wash area at the hotel on Friday and Saturday afternoons. We look forward to seeing all our friends, acquaintances (and their cars) to swap car stories and lies once again.
For out-of-town participants needing a place to stay Thursday night, some options are listed below.
Rooms must be guaranteed with Credit Card or Prepayment.
Thursday Night
Stay in Littleton Thursday evening for easy access to the Tour Start Line Friday morning:
Hampton Inn and Suites – (303) 973-2400
7611 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127
Homewood Suites – (720) 981-4763
7630 Shaffer Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127
Holiday Inn Express – (720) 981-1000
12683 W Indore Pl, Littleton, CO 80127
Friday & Saturday Night
We have special rates for the event at the Marriott Courtyard and Marriott Residence Inn hotels in Glenwood Springs. Click the link below to book your room.
Courtyard Marriott - Rallye Headquarters, 105 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, 970-947-1300. Rates start at $134 + tax per night. This rate is also available for Sunday night.
Discounts are valid until May 10th, 2023.
Marriot Residence Inn – 125 Wulfsohn Rd., Glenwood Springs 970-366-5021.
Rates are $149 + tax per night. This rate is also available for Sunday night.
Discounts are valid until May 10th, 2023.
Book your group rate HERE for MG Car Club 2023
Alternate Hotels in Glenwood Springs:
Hampton Inn - Glenwood Springs - 970-947-9400
Best Western Antlers - Glenwood Springs - 970-945-8535
The Hotel Colorado - Glenwood Springs - The hotel offers RGS participants a $209 nightly rate for Friday and Saturday, possibly extending to Sunday if there's enough interest. We're told that the hotel just completed $10 Million in renovations. Use the link below to obtain the special rate:
https://reservations.travelclick.com/2939?groupID=3894478