The MAINE 400
Well under way !
The 2008 Maine 400 Rally is now well under way. The official date is Saturday, May 31st. Those interested in participating in this year's rally can now download and complete the rally registration form and release form. These can be found on the Rally Registration page.
The Rallymasters are proud to announce the sponsorship of the event by Reynold's Motor Sports of Buxton, Maine. In fact, Reynolds has offered up their location as the starting location for the Maine 400 in 2008. Reynolds is a long time supporter, check point, and bonus stop for the Iron Butt Rally. So, they've been supporting motorcycling's rally enthusiasts since the mid 1980s. Please be sure to mention your appreciation for their support if you find yourself at Reynolds Motor Sports in Buxton. Let Scott Lyons know if you're participating, he'll be glad to hear it.
The finish location hasn't been announced yet. We'll make a final decision on it in the coming weeks. If you're not participating and are in the area, drop in to see how our riders did for the day.
What is it?
An endurance rally is a road ride with a specific route designated by a series of bonus locations.
The Maine 400 is designed with two different types of bonus locations, mandatory and optional. Mandatory
requires the rider(s) to accomplish a specific minimum in riding and tasks to demonstrate a minimum level
of riding skill and problem solving thought.
This is a contest, it is not a race . The order of finish is
determined by the number of points accumulated by the riders. Everyone who visits all the mandatory
bonuses and obtains a minimum number of points will be a finisher. Those who choose to pursue
additional optional bonuses which require more careful planning, time, and riding distance get to
acquire more points towards the final winners list. The results have nothing to do with riding fast
and everything to do with tactical planning, focused concentration, and enjoyment of motorcycling.
This rally is approximately 400 miles long, and there will be a time limit that will be announced prior to the event. A rider could
be a finisher with a minimum ride of 350 - 375 miles. Any ride over 450 miles WILL be penalized. We
don’t want anyone riding unsafely. Any rider arriving after the check-in time limit will be
penalized a number of points per minute. Any rider arriving after the final deadline will not be a
finisher.
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Where is it?
The Rally will start at Reynolds Motor Sports in Buxton, Maine and end somewhere in the vicinity of Falmouth or Cumberland, Maine. The actual route will not be
revealed until just prior to the rally. We can't have anybody having their own fun before everybody
else, can we? The MAINE 400 rally ride will all take place within the state of Maine. Though it could
take the riders almost anywhere in the state, it has been designed to allow a normal riding pace and
still get back to the finish before the 10 hour cut-off.
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When is it?
The 2008 MAINE 400 Rally has been scheduled for Saturday, May 31st with a rain date of Sunday, June 1st. The final and official date will be announced with the opening of registrations in the spring. The
Rally begins sharply at 8:00am. We will announce the time limit prior to the rally. All riders
will be required to return to the finishing location before the time limit deadline. Penalties will be assessed for each minute the rider is
late. Any rider arriving at the finishing location a set period after the time limit will be noted as a DNF (Did Not
Finish). All riders beginning the Rally are required to check in by the end of the day. The safety of
all participating riders is of primary importance. Any change in the event of hazardous weather is announced to our registered participants by Friday evening.
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Who to Contact?
For any additional questions, you can send an email to
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Please be sure to read the Rally Rules, the Registration page, and each of the registration forms before
sending your questions. Participants, once registered, will receive telephone contact information once
the registration is confirmed.
For anybody that is interested in assisting with the running of the rally, please send a note and we'll add you to our list. Final selections of volunteers will be announced a week or so before the rally.
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