North America's Only Competitive Vintage Road Rally - September 14 - 19, 2008 TOURING VERSUS RALLYING: Worldwide, vintage rallying has never been more popular. For vintage motoring enthusiasts, a rally provides a unique opportunity to challenge themselves and their machines in an environment of gentlemanly competition and camaraderie. Plus, it provides a venue where vintage motorcars can be used in the manner in which they were originally intended - covering considerable distances on interesting and challenging roadways, with driver and navigator working closely together to achieve an ideal result. Regrettably, North America has been left behind somewhat when it comes to vintage rallying. Granted, there are plenty of events here that are called "rallies," but they are largely "tours" and not true rallies at all. That is not necessarily a criticism - they are usually wonderful events - but for the true rally enthusiast, or the enthusiast who wishes to experience what a true vintage rally is like, most "rallies" in the USA don't provide the full experience of what a continental-style vintage rally is all about. INTRODUCING THE CAROLINA TROPHY: When we started the Carolina Trophy back in 2004, we designed it to be the first truly competitive, continental-style road rally in the country. Although we do have a "Touring Category" for entrants who are less competitive and want more flexibility in the experience, the Carolina Trophy is at heart a European-style road rally that is timed and scored with precision. The result is the only true, historic road "rally" in North America, and one that provides all the excitement, passion and competitive spirit of the grand events found throughout the world. In a few short years, The Carolina Trophy has become known for the incomparable beauty and challenge of our routes and the dynamic, friendly nature of our entrants and staff. DOES THAT MEAN YOU HAVE TO BE SERIOUS ABOUT WINNING? Of course not. In fact, the majority of our entrants are simply along for the experience, to enjoy the wonderful routes and developing lasting friendships with like-minded motoring enthusiasts. But if you ARE serious about your rallying, The Carolina Trophy will allow you to indulge your passion like no other event in North America. Besides, you might be surprised! Many of our entrants who arrive thinking they are unconcerned about their rally performance become gripped by the challenge, and ultimately become more competitive and serious about the experience than they think they will! A vintage rally can be remarkably addicting...