Sonora Rally

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Held at the same time as the Abu Dhabi Deseet Challenge, but on the other side of the world,  is "Four days of hardcore off-road  rally in Mexico's beautiful Sonora Desert "

Some links:
https://www.sonorarally.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sonora-Rally-661873213921418/?fref=ts
Live tracking: https://sonorarally.com/livetracking.html

What is rather interesting (for me, at least) is the timing solution that they are using.
After its debut at the Baja last year (that little American one, not the awesome South African one), Rally Comp appear to have made a few changes to their device, and will be using it as the prime timing solution at the Sonora rallye.

From https://sonorarally.com/details/rallycomp.html
The Rally Comp device provides timing, scoring, pass alert, and navigation functions
A Rally Comp device is required for all competitors, including cars, UTVs, motos, and Safari.
The Rally Comp device will be supplied to competitors at Registration and MUST be used through the full rally.

Even though the Rally Comp has an odometer function, a dedicated rally type odometer (ICO, Terratrip, etc.) is still required.  A GPS based odometer such as the ICO RallyeMax G and Terratrip 303 are acceptable for Sonora Rally as well (not in Dakar though).  A second Rally Comp unit is acceptable as your dedicated odometer.

The Rally Comp supports several mounting options, RAM mount, ICO type two stud mount (fits in a traditional ICO position for motos), or other arrangement using some type of bracket attached to the two rear bolt studs.

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Device Description - Race Compliance, Navigation and Safety Instrument

RALLY NAVIGATION
Odometer, Adjustable
Cap Meter / Electronic Compass
Speedometer with audible alerts

COMPLIANCE
Speed Zone Compliance, Tracking, Audible Alerts
Hidden Waypoints (WPM) with penalty Logging, Audible Alert when achieved
Open Waypoints (WPE) with penalty Logging
Show Closed Waypoint with penalty
GPX Track Log
Arrow Guidance for WPMs (normally set for 800m radius in Sonora Rally)  WPM validated when within 50m radius.
ODO Auto Set at Waypoints (disabled in Sonora Rally)
Stage Summary displayed at stage finish

SAFETY
Pass Alert with Audible Alert (cars can "beep" motos when preparing to pass)
Turn On / Show Waypoints with guidance (No Lost Drivers/Riders)
Mandatory STOP at highway crossings and other selected passages, penalty for violation

TIMING (Immediate Stage Results)
Stage Time Calculation
Stage adjusted Time with penalties (Shown WP, Missed WP & Speed Zones)
Wireless stage results transmitted to organization PC at finish line
Results published as riders/drivers arrive at finish
 
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