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TEAMS READY TO RALLY HDTPR 2014

In one week the mountains Southwest of Ridgecrest will come alive with the sounds of rally cars. Saturday, May 3rd – Teams will embark on a rally challenge that will test their skill, stamina, and determination. The amazing course this … Continue reading

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HDT is a 100+ mile Stage Rally 2.5 hours from LA

Mexico? Argentina? Spain? How about Kern County California. Rally is close to you! The High Desert Trails Performance Rally is Saturday, May 3rd 2014. Thirteen stages, over 100 miles of competitive – flat out – sideways in the woods – rally racing. … Continue reading

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Local radio groups step up to help with new stage!

All over the country rallies utilize ham radio operators to keep our events safe and running smoothly. Spots along the entire course are all manned by folks with a radio and an FCC license. HDT utilizes over 60 amateur radio … Continue reading

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2014 Power Stage Winners get $200 towards new Pirelli Tires

Got your eye on the 2014 High Desert Trails Power Stage? Of course you have to finish over 110 stage miles first, and then keep it together for the final 16 miles stage. Where 2WD cars have been known to … Continue reading

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High Desert Trails Performance Rally May 3rd, 2014

First run in 1973, the High Desert Trails Rally has been a yearly event since 2008. On dirt roads Southwest of Ridgecrest and North of the Jawbone Canyon Station, the rally takes competitors through fast and flowing valleys and tight … Continue reading

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Sixty second promo video from our new stage!

Yes, video is sped up 2X, but you’re still excited about a stage in the woods. 😀 The High Desert Trails course setup team was hard at work yesterday. We verified dozens of GPS coordinates, started work on the stage … Continue reading

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HDT KEEPS COMPETITORS COMING BACK FOR MORE

Rebooting the storied High Desert Trails (HDT) Rally in 2009, organizers Kristopher & Christine Marciniak considered their years of experience as rally competitors, distilling a simple plan for organizing their own rally – make it better every year, and give … Continue reading

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2014 Supplemental Regs and Documents Now Available

Version 1 of the High Desert Trails Rally Supplemental Regulations are now available. HDT Supps 2014 v1.pdf Stage Schedule: HDT Stage Schedule 2014.pdf General Schedule: HDT General Schedule 2014.pdf

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