5 Steps To Start Rally Racing for Beginners

Have you wanted to get into Rally Racing but have no idea where to start?
Rally is one of the most fun motorsports out there but can seem daunting to get started with. It's actually not that hard!..... and surprisingly has a really low barrier to entry, you just need to know what do! Here are the 5 steps you should take to get started as a beginner..... they will probably surprise you.

[@justjoeable]

getting a job with one of those parcel delivery places and doing rural towns gives you free range on ripping it on the dirt roads on company dime.

[@Delawiz]

Sick mentality,that's what feeds you.

[@andrewmyers3331]

Genius

[@BoostRodeo]

Getting paid to Rally?! whats better than that!

[@youraveragegamer8832]

Just don't crash lmao

[@luciusfpv]

Initial d plot

[@RedRoofGarage]

I just did my first Rally-X a few weeks ago and I'm addicted(also got 1st in my class modified RWD) Im scouring the internet trying to find more locally to me. The event I was at was a special 1 day thing for the car show I was at over the weekend. Hope to have more opportunity to race in the future, it's definitely addictive 😂

[@BoostRodeo]

Congrats on taking the podium!!! It's such a fun sport I'm glad you found an event and hope there are more. I have to travel a bit to get very many races in each season in my area but it's a good excuse to get away.

[@nickormiston8411]

Tons of great advice. Thanks for the video. I love racing Rallycross and it is a great way to get seat time working towards stage rally.

[@BoostRodeo]

Thanks! couldn't agree more. It's a blast and is easier to find events, setup a car, and is cheap and approachable for anyone wanting to get started.

[@jaguar2594]

Lately ive been thinking of making my first car daily 03 corolla semi rally 😂, this helps alot with information on how to start

[@BoostRodeo]

Go for it! Cheap and reliable are the two biggest components to make it fun, that Corolla checks both boxes. FWD cars can be a blast.

[@chuckfinley3152]

The speeds in stage rally are much higher, stage rally is infinitely more dangerous/chaotic. I remember one year driving buy an evo 4 on its roof in a creek, I remembered it cause they rolled the windows down (or up in this case) and the water was flowing through the roof of the car, that same race the guy in front of me literally jumped off a cliff into a tree, we didn’t even know till the end of the stage, the next day some local was driving his truck the wrong way on the stage and almost hit us head on lol and holy cow I’ve never been so lost in my life as I’ve been when my codriver missed a turn in transit lol The best thing to do to prepared for stage rally is to get hooked up with a team and help them out with the rally, you will see the craziest stuff.

[@BoostRodeo]

I completely agree, the best thing you can do for stage is volunteer to help a team out in exchange for getting to hang out in the pits, checkout the course and ask questions. It's a crazy sport and you will learn so much at your first race.

[@luisking4812]

Greats tips!!! Agree with everyone your approach!

[@inblitzin1351]

6:55 i for one personally love the feel of sleeping in a bucket seat hence no hotel costs (no i dont actually like the feel of them but i do sleep in them anyways)

[@justjoeable]

if the weather allows it hammocks are cheap tie one end to your car the other to a pole way better sleeping

[@inblitzin1351]

@@justjoeable fair enough but its canada so only in the summer that would work

[@Skim_beeble7125]

I drive a focus which is pretty fun on dirt I want get into rally and go to some driving schools that will help further my skills

[@BoostRodeo]

A focus is actually a great rally platform. A lot of rally schools use them because they handle well, there is aftermarket support, and replacement parts are readily available. Just find any race you can get to and start with seat time and have fun!

[@nicholaschernis7646]

your video inspired me to just build whatever car I want, show up to an event, get placed based on where my car belongs and down half a bottle of Jack before racing.

[@BoostRodeo]

The coolest 😂

[@JETZcorp]

Tbh I just want to mob a Saturn around on dirt and gravel roads.

[@erikg.4217]

Thank you for the suggestions, and insight. Looked up 'rally cross' events in my area, and low-and-behold, all sorts, just a few miles away! Next step....some sort of 'beater' or risk the daily-driver?...Thanks for the info!

[@BoostRodeo]

Good luck on the vehicle hunt! You will have a blast!

[@jordonhaberer434]

Great video. Some important things to note. The video talks about rally racing in general and includes stage rally and rallyX. The comments about being very low cost of entry and good value for the seat time only really applies to rallyX. I started off in rallyX for the same reason. Once you move to stage rally, which I’ve been doing for the last 5 years, it is definitely not “affordable” or a low cost Motorsport. It’s extremely hard on the vehicle and the safety equipment required is very expensive. They are also in remote areas and most are 2-day rally with you doing your own recce which means you are there for 4-5 days. My channel, bankrupt Motorsports, has a bunch of info about stage rally for those looking to do that or maybe if you currently do rallyX and are thinking of making the switch to stage. Good information here about rallyX and it really is great fun for the money!!

[@danielhernandez8375]

Hey do they provide you with a car or you have to get your own car?

[@jordonhaberer434]

You come with your own car. There are some rental cars available but that is a very expensive option!

[@danielhernandez8375]

I gotta find me a subie then haha Do you happen to know of any rally events in California?

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Very helpful info brotha!

[@BoostRodeo]

Glad it's useful! A lot of things we didn't really think about when we started!

[@CarModsGarage]

Dude I should get into rally. I like it!

[@BoostRodeo]

You should Marco's! There are a lot of motorsports I like but Rally and drifting are the my favorite! Both are on a different level of fun.

[@Huachimingo1544]

I’m from San Antonio texas and I don’t know anything about cars and rally racings but I wanna learn about that subject

[@BoostRodeo]

The best thing you could do is do some searching and show up to an event. They are always looking for volunteers and you can talk to drivers, check out the cars and usually hop in the passenger seat for a few ride alongs. Most drivers are happy to take you out if you just ask! You will learn a ton

[@matthewmoore661]

Do most people trailer their car? Is it realistic to, local, drive-participate-drive again?

[@BoostRodeo]

We trailer since we don't keep this car registered and isn't pleasant to drive on the freeway. There are definitely people that drive their cars to and from the events. Always good to at least have a plan for a tow vehicle and trailer if you are doing that though. There's always a chance of breaking something or losing a tire in any type of racing and rally/rally-cross is especially tough on things.

[@jmanbz]

Just found your channel. This is a great way to go budget rallying. I did similar racing (sprints/ motorkhanas in Australia) many moons ago with the same car, same colour matt black too lol. 3TC with twin sidedrafts carbs and headers, no interior, welded locked diff. There is a couple vids on my channel. It was a hoot.. send it!👍

[@BoostRodeo]

Thanks for checking it out. That's an awesome coincidence on the cars! We have had ridiculously disproportionate amount of fun with this thing for the small amount of money put into it. Needs some suspension dialing for a bit more grip but the 3TC has been a champ and is plenty fun. I'll be sure to check yours out on your channel! Cheers!

[@jmanbz]

Definitely agree on the disproportionate amount of fun for the money. I certainly got the most fun out of that car then any others since, even other higher HP cars. I was planning to source secondhand AE86 suspension for it, bolts straight in. But never got around to doing that before the motor let go...after about 4yrs of cheap racing haha. More recently I picked up a KE35 Corolla that is 3SGE BEAMS powered, brings back the same old feels of the old Corolla. Great times!

[@rugged04270]

Rally and Rallycross are very different with very different requirements...

[@BoostRodeo]

Correct but I never recommend anyone starts out going straight to stage rally.

[@theoneyoufear758]

i really want to get into rally racing, i already throw around my subaru legacy, just wish there was a track near me

[@BoostRodeo]

Do some searching on motorsportsreg.com and search for 'rally' and 'rallycross' + your city or state. you might be surprised!

[@TurlosGarage]

I have the worlds fastest 81 Ford Granada that I have run RallyCross in. I would love to compete against the Corolla.

[@BoostRodeo]

Where are you located, we are always up for some some fun 😆 The Granada is a classic!

[@TurlosGarage]

@@BoostRodeo by Tacoma, WA

[@tommy_boy2472]

Recently crashed my 08 corolla doing this, fried my ecu and water in the engine. Cheap is the way

[@BoostRodeo]

Breaking a cheap car is infinitely less stressful, It definitely changes the entire experience.

[@tommy_boy2472]

@BoostRodeo yeah, wasn't even too stressed out about it. Allowed me and the guys to just laugh about it

[@carsongagge4781]

Id love to get into rally, any recommendation to get into the scene??

[@lowerweb8466]

Was that a nissan cherry behind you at the end? Otherwise known as a dachsund 100A.

[@matthewmaistros3283]

Lol I related to the e brake clip way too well

[@BoostRodeo]

😂

[@hongbanphimd1737]

are there any good rally tires for the peugeot 3008? another question: do you know some kinds of specialized tires which could be used for rallycross racing?

[@BoostRodeo]

What wheel size does the peugeot run? There are dedicated rally/gravel tires. Many start out running the most aggressive snow tires they can find. The surface affects the best tire immensely. On packed and gravel surfaces harder rally tires do very well but in soft dirt and mud a snow tire will usually out perform them. Hope that helps a bit

[@hongbanphimd1737]

@@BoostRodeo 18 inch

[@Angelusfeliciano]

Any recommendations to start Rally on East ? South NJ or VA?

[@BoostRodeo]

Should be able to find a few Rally Cross groups on the East Coast! Most likely won't have a 2023 events schedule listed yet, unless they hold winter races. Search on Motorsportsreg.com over the next few months and events should start popping up. There is a DC Rallycross SCCA chapter and if you are up for a bit of travel the O'neal Rally School is up in New Hampshire and holds both events and driving classes. It's one of the most renowned places in the country to learn how to drive. Hope that helps!

[@Ponlets]

where do you go to get cheap cars .... also what do you define as cheap??

[@matthewp4976]

You coming to June Jamboree this season? Would love to meet ya! Black wrx #338 (fun runs #333)

[@BoostRodeo]

Hoping to!!! June is a crazy busy month for me but I'm doing every thing I can to make it out.

[@matthewp4976]

@@BoostRodeo welp id love to see ya there!!!! Lets pray for good weather and good fun!

[@williamlogan9640]

I'm in Idaho hope I can find stuff nearby

[@skinydrink7708]

Hi i want to become pro rally driver but there is little to no possibility to that happen. I coming from poor country and also from middle class family. I can drive on my country level but i there is no many sponsors and there is no money in it. And ofc my dream is to drive in Wrc but that is no possible so any another advice is good so i can be just better in my country? Any advice is good so thanks👍

[@Noillintents]

Get to the top where you are with what you have. Know it’s possible when you know it’s possible. If it’s your dream, spend all your time, thoughts, and money on it. You can only get good sponsors when you are good at networking. Sponsors are there to advertise and make money. Get sponsors by being an investment.

[@ShubhoBose]

Is there any place to just practice driving techniques on gravel for cheap, instead of actually racing?

[@BoostRodeo]

Best bet is to find some grassroots rally-cross events. For $50-150 per event it's hard to beat the drive time you will get. If you know anyone with land that will let you cut in a track and do some laps anytime you want that is ideal. I'm still looking for that in the Spokane area so I can get more reps in between races and test changes to the car.

[@nickormiston8411]

Your car had to be in mod class with no interior and no bumpers right?

[@BoostRodeo]

Currently sitting in Prepared RWD class for a number of things, bumpers being one of them. 1. Interior modifications 2. Driver seat swapped 3. Bumpers removed 4. Exhaust modified from the cylinder head back (header) 5. Intake/Carb have been changed to a Webber 32/36 6. Rear diff welded The car really needs suspension work next, dampers that are not completely shot, front arms lengthened to get rid of the positive camber from weight reduction, better gearing, harnesses/cage The goal is to stay in prepared for now while we get the chassis as dialed in as possible and then move to Modified RWD when we boost the 4cylinder 3TC for a lot more power.

[@DustinPFishing]

What’s the car you have called? Manual 81 Corolla?

[@BoostRodeo]

The Chassis is know as a TE72 Corolla. The specific marketing model was a Corolla DLX which was the lift back model.

[@worthshop]

I live in Lind, thinking about doing a rally car.

[@BoostRodeo]

You definitely should! Thats one of the most fun locations that NWRA puts on a race at.... and they do it there twice a year unlike all the other venues!

[@Motaboi]

Is automatic better or manual?

[@blackoutlol2857]

Good question! simple answer: manual. While automatic is easier and still perfectly valid manual is generally used in rally as there is more control and at least for older cars noticeably faster.

[@blackoutlol2857]

Not gonna pretend to be an expert or anything yet just a fan of rally racing :)

[@BoostRodeo]

Honestly either can be really competitive. When starting out an automatic will be simpler and easier. It has the advantage of being able to do things without upsetting the car which is what catches a lot of new and even experience drivers. They are also faster to stay in power, it's hard to outshift an automatic. The downside is once you get really experienced you will find there are situations where you want to intentionally upset the car and break traction. A manual makes this a lot easier. I hope that helps

[@jrod7112]

Just found out I like rally lol

[@BoostRodeo]

It might be the most fun motorsport of all time! Most fun you can have in a slow car 😄

[@Toastyyxp14]

I want to get into Rally but im from Los Angeles any one know where i could get started from here?

[@BoostRodeo]

Check out www.calclubrallyx.com/ they already have a 2023 schedule posted and are not far! Their race fees are really reasonable too, It will be the best hundred bucks you have ever spent.

[@Toastyyxp14]

@@BoostRodeo literally had no hope whatsoever and thought my dream was over, you’re a goat brother thank you so much for this!!!!

[@BoostRodeo]

@@Toastyyxp14 Happy to help! Have fun and let me know how it goes!

[@airopmcsmtn]

So what type of Toyota is that?

[@BoostRodeo]

1981 Corolla!

[@benrossy2k]

Or just find a dirt road late at night 🤪

[@BoostRodeo]

Growing up running dirt roads one thing I learned pretty quickly in rally is driving that feels fast is very different than actually being fast 😆

[@scottsgreatadventure9738]

Dang u could just gut that cat and install it....who would know? Lol

[@BoostRodeo]

That was my first thought 😆 but I figured adding a little back pressure would actually help the torque curve a bit and it quieted the car down just enough to make it more pleasant to drive. Even with a full face helmet this thing was LOUD wide open and hit you right in the left ear.

[@anthonyrita4366]

Odd question have you ever seen someone rally a subaru with automatic transmission? 🤔

[@craws_ak]

A beater is neater

[@BoostRodeo]

This is the way.....

[@lawrencemorris3973]

ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ

[@ripmax333]

Step 1: get a shitload amount of money😅

[@nearlyretired7005]

It's rallying NOT rally racing

[@beachamgroup2482]

No such thing as Rally Racing. You either go Rallying or Racing.