Hey there rally fans, a new form of rally is storming the US with Global Rally Cross. A combination of moto-cross and rally, all on a set track. Yeah, it's a bit different than your typical rally but there is plenty of good hooning in the arena. Drivers like Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan, Ken Block, Dave Mirra, Travis Pastrana and many, many more!! This Saturday, Texas Motor Speedway is hosting the first GRC at TMS. Prior to an evening of Indy Car Racing this event caters to a younger crowd of automotive enthusiasts. Given that when I was getting into my more prevalent young driving years, the world of moto-cross was growing at an exponential rate. While the 4 wheeled industry was slowing being pushed away. Well times have changed and we are seeing a shift in paradigm. The world of Rally Racing is being brought back with a vengeance in an extraordinary way. Many enthusiasts may not agree but if its the way it has to go then so be it. Drivers like Ken Block and Tanner Foust are new faces in a pit of old moto-cross riders turned rally, sport truck or NASCAR drivers. These new drivers have charisma, attitude and the obvious driving credentials to make these new sports a legitimate option for enthusiasts. New forms of hoontastic events such as Formula Drift and Gymkhana add to the show of new venues to revile in the sights and sounds of a new wave of both high powered muscle cars and light weight rally cross champions. It's a great time to be a car guy/gal!!
Throwing Rods will not be able to make it out to the event this weekend but will be there in spirit at least. If you are like me, then you can remain sane and go pick up one of these awesome Ken Block R/C cars from Traxxas! I think I should add a couple to the ThrowingRods garage, what do you think?
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