So You Think You Can Rally?
[ December 14th, 2008 ] By: Charles Smith Posted in » Ramblings
Apparently, a rally school in Florida is hosting a Rally competition akin to the succesful formula of American Idol/So You Think You Can Dance. However, there is no audience voting (or at least there isn’t yet). But for $350 + trip fees to florida gets you a shot at round 1, then if you make it to round 2 another $350, but for the following 3 rounds (if you make them) you pay nothing.
The Prize? To compete in a NASA Rally Race with a fully prepped car and team, plus free instruction. That’s pretty appealing and makes me want to go.
Unfortunately the $350 + fare totals about $800+ for round 1. Since round 2 is at a different date I would expect to plunk down another $800+. To get to the finals is about $400-500 for each round (even though they are free). That total is, conservatively, $2800. Sadly that is cost prohibitive for me (also it interferes with something more money is spent on: University). So maybe I’ll hear about you winning the competition, or at least participating. Either way it is a great deal if you make it to round 4.
