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32nd Thunderbird Rally
Presented by Yokahama Tire (Canada), Inc.
February 15-16, 2003
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Hosted by the West Coast Rally Associaton

Thunderbird Rally Team Trophy Announced

VANCOUVER (February 7, 2003)  In the grand tradition of the Thunderbird
rallies of the '50s and '60s, Savoia Aero SA (a division of D.E.R
International LLC) is pleased to sponsor the re-establishment of an
annual Thunderbird Team Trophy for the best overall finish by a
Thunderbird Rally team.  For the 2003 edition, Savoia Aero SA will also
offer a $100 USD cash prize in addition to the trophy.

"I welcome the support and encouragement of Savoia Aero SA in helping to
re-instate the Thunderbird Team Trophy," enthused rally master Paul
Westwick. "The Team Trophy concept is something we've been thinking
about for awhile, it's a great way to build the rallying spirit at a
large event like Thunderbird."

The Thunderbird Team Trophy will be awarded annually to the best team
finish per the Team Trophy scoring formula.  This trophy is to be
administrated by the West Coast Rally Association (WCRA).  The Trophy
will remain the property of WCRA or its successors to be given out
annually at the Thunderbird Rally.

A Team is defined as a group of participants who agree to declare
themselves a Team for the Thunderbird rally.  Team entries may be
declared right up to the start of the event.  Organizers will officially
register Team entries and a Team captain is to be designated at
registration.

In future years, Team entries will be displayed on the RALLYBC.com
website to build interest in the team prize and to encourage interaction
among the rally community.  Teams wishing to contact other entries and
solicit additional team members may post to the Canada West forum on
SpecialStage.com

http://www.specialstage.com/forum/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID18&conf=DCConfID6

Team Rules
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1./ A Team is defined as three or more Thunderbird entries of differing
event classes who agree to form a Team.
2./ A Team must span at least three Thunderbird event classes.
3./ A Team must include one novice class entry.
4./ A Team may have no more than two team entries in any one class.
5./ No more than six entries may make up a Team.

Scoring
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Scoring will be the average score of all entries on the Team.

The scores of the team members will be averaged together to determine
the overall Team's score.  The lowest average team score for the event
wins the Team Trophy.

Example: Team A
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Un1imited     2
Calculator    98
Novice        800

900/3 = 300

Therefore Team A's score would be 300

Example: Team B
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Unlimited 1    40
Unlimited 2    60
Historic      200
Novice        800
Calculator    100

1200/5 = 240

Therefore Team B's score would be 240

Team Requirements
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A Team must have an official Team Name.  This Team Name must be
displayed on a professional looking sign or decal (Note: for the 2003
edition of Thunderbird this provision is optional, but highly
encouraged).  This sign/decal must be displayed on each Team vehicle in
two locations.  The sign must be at least 200 square inches in size
(about the size of an 11"x17" piece of paper).

This sign should have the words: "(Name) Team" or "Team (Name)".  The
logo/printing must be of a professional and tasteful nature.

Each Team must present their vehicles as a group to the designated
photographer for a Team photograph during the event.

Awards
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For 2003 the Thunderbird Team Trophy cash prize will be awarded at the
end of the event.

The Thunderbird Team Trophy and any prize(s) will be awarded to the
designated Team captain.  The team captain is responsible for the trophy
and it's annual return to WCRA, and appropriate distribution of any
prize(s) amongst the team.

The winning Team name will be engraved on the Thunderbird Team Trophy. 
The Team may keep the trophy for one year.  The Thunderbird Team trophy
is to be returned to WCRA or their successors by the time of the WCRA
AGM or prior to the following year's Thunderbird Rally at the latest.

To view the Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form for the 32nd
Thunderbird Rally, please visit: http://www.rallybc.com

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For more information please contact:

Paul Westwick, Rally Master, 32nd Thunderbird Rally
Ph: (604) 682-3296, e-mail: paul @ rallybc.com

http://www.rallybc.com/archives/2003/2003_tbird.html

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Special thanks to the following supporters of rallying in BC:
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Specialty Subaru -- http://www.specialtysubaru.com
Yokohama Tire (Canada) -- http://www.yokohamatire.ca/
Driver's Edge Autosport -- http://www.driversedgeautosport.com/
Polaris Water -- http://www.polariswater.com/home.htm
Wilkinson's Automobilia -- http://www.eAutomobilia.com
Riverside Certiguard Petro-Canada, North Vancouver, BC
Savoia Aero SA, Seattle, WA & Paris, France
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Thanks,

Bill Westhead
West Coast Rally Association