Spectators
Stay tuned for 2011 spectator information!
Google Map of the High Desert Trails Rally 2010
A great way to spectate is by signing up as a volunteer.
Spectator Hill: Just south of the parking area there is a small hill that you can access on foot. This offers views of a large part of the course and the start and finish of the stages. Please keep to the marked area.
Palapa: There is a grass hut Palapa in the middle of the course that offers fantastic spectator views of the rally. From the fast straight, to the Palapa Pass road, this is the place to be! There is very limited access to the Palapa during the event! You must hike in (approx 1/2 mile on the palapa trail) and you will NOT be able to leave while the event is running! Access to the Palapa will be CLOSED from 9:00AM until a 45 minute break at approximately 2:00PM, and closed again from after the break until the rally is finished at approximately 6:00PM. Are you prepared to hike in? Do you have water and snacks? Sunscreen? Chairs? Consider getting these things before heading out to the spectator areas.
Disclaimer: All spectators MUST sign the event wavier to receive a wristband, which must be worn for the duration of the event. If you are not wearing a wristband, you will first be asked to sign the waiver. If you do not sign the waiver or wear the wristband, you will be asked to leave the property.
Final disclaimer: Drugs and alcohol are not allowed at any spectator locations or within the motorsports facility at any time on Saturday. Please be responsible and wait until AFTER the rally ends to celebrate. If you are caught with drugs or alcohol, you will be asked to leave the property.
Host Hotel Information
SpringHill Suites Marriott
113 E. Sydnor Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-1630
Website for the SpringHill Suites
The SpringHill Suites in Ridgecrest is offering clean, comfortable suites with extra amenities that can easily accommodate you and your rally crew. The Queen Suite has two queen beds and a full size pull-out bed, easily sleeping 6. Make sure to tell them how many guests you have (as this will not affect the room rate) they just want to have enough food for the full breakfast in the morning. Extra parking is available and large trailers can be parked on the street right behind the hotel.
Check-in time is 3:00pm and Check-out time is 12 noon. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance to avoid a penalty of one night’s room charge plus tax.
There are many additional hotels in Ridgecrest to choose from with rates ranging from $50-$150 per night.
