Rallying for a cause
NORWICH – Chenango County was abuzz with revving engines and eye-catching rides Tuesday morning as participants in Rally North America’s “Rally New England 2013” made their way through Norwich - just one scenic checkpoint of a 1,300 mile journey across the Northeast.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich played host to more than 80 teams of two or more people taking part in the annual rally. Each year since 2009, Rally North America - a nationwide non-profit organization - has brought together automotive enthusiasts from all over the United Sates and Canada for the purpose of auto rallying while at the same time, raising money for a good cause.
This year, donations and sponsorships collected during Rally New England go directly to Camp Sunshine, a non-profit agency with the mission of providing support for children with life threatening illnesses as well as their families. Camp Sunshine is the only program in the nation whose mission is to address the impact of a life threatening illness on every member of the immediate family: the ill child, the parents, and the siblings.
In accordance with Rally North America rules, rally teams must check-in at 36 secret locations on their journey through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine before crossing the finish line in New Brunswick, Canada. Each checkpoint discloses a clue to their next stop en route.
“This is a great experience for us,” said one Pennsylvania driver, whose Ford Mustang is cruising in its second Rally North America event. “We’re doing what we love to do ... and to know that the money raised during this is going toward something good, it makes it even more exciting.”
According to Northeast Classic Car Museum Director Robert Jeffrey, having Norwich pinpointed as one of the historical stops along the way was a grand opportunity for the organization and for the county as a whole.
“The mission of the Classic Car Museum has always been to promote tourism to help with the economic vitality of the area,” he explained. “This rally is a representative of what we are all about. It is a benefit to our business and it promotes interest in the area.”
What’s more, Jeffrey added, it’s all for a moral cause. “This is an event that is not only beneficial for us in Chenango County, but it also raises money for a good charity,” he added.
Drivers will continue their four-day expedition today, making their way through Maine and Vermont, with scheduled stops at nine different locations, including Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vt., and Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum attracts more than 10,000 visitors every year with a display of over 160 vehicles. For more information on Rally North America, visit www.RallyNorthAmerica.com. Additional information about the Northeast Classic Car Museum can be found on its website, www.ClassicCarMuseum.org.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich played host to more than 80 teams of two or more people taking part in the annual rally. Each year since 2009, Rally North America - a nationwide non-profit organization - has brought together automotive enthusiasts from all over the United Sates and Canada for the purpose of auto rallying while at the same time, raising money for a good cause.
This year, donations and sponsorships collected during Rally New England go directly to Camp Sunshine, a non-profit agency with the mission of providing support for children with life threatening illnesses as well as their families. Camp Sunshine is the only program in the nation whose mission is to address the impact of a life threatening illness on every member of the immediate family: the ill child, the parents, and the siblings.
In accordance with Rally North America rules, rally teams must check-in at 36 secret locations on their journey through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine before crossing the finish line in New Brunswick, Canada. Each checkpoint discloses a clue to their next stop en route.
“This is a great experience for us,” said one Pennsylvania driver, whose Ford Mustang is cruising in its second Rally North America event. “We’re doing what we love to do ... and to know that the money raised during this is going toward something good, it makes it even more exciting.”
According to Northeast Classic Car Museum Director Robert Jeffrey, having Norwich pinpointed as one of the historical stops along the way was a grand opportunity for the organization and for the county as a whole.
“The mission of the Classic Car Museum has always been to promote tourism to help with the economic vitality of the area,” he explained. “This rally is a representative of what we are all about. It is a benefit to our business and it promotes interest in the area.”
What’s more, Jeffrey added, it’s all for a moral cause. “This is an event that is not only beneficial for us in Chenango County, but it also raises money for a good charity,” he added.
Drivers will continue their four-day expedition today, making their way through Maine and Vermont, with scheduled stops at nine different locations, including Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vt., and Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.
The Northeast Classic Car Museum attracts more than 10,000 visitors every year with a display of over 160 vehicles. For more information on Rally North America, visit www.RallyNorthAmerica.com. Additional information about the Northeast Classic Car Museum can be found on its website, www.ClassicCarMuseum.org.
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