The Oldest, Toughest, Meanest Rally on the Circuit
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Competitor Information
Registration information
The sanctioning body for LSPR is the American Rally Association. For competitor event registration information, please visit the ARA website for more information.
All competition vehicles must pass technical inspection prior to competing at LSPR. Please view the information on the Tech Inspection Page for more details about tech inspection
In advance of the event, LSPR will release supplemental regulations that include event logistics and schedules, registration information, and additional requirements. 2026 supps are now available below!
Lake Superior Performance Rally provides video recce to competitors in advance of the event. 2026 recce videos are not yet available, however you can follow the link below to see the 2025 recce videos, and this link will be updated once 2026 videos are available.
Like all ARA National Events, LSPR uses RallySafe systems for timing, scoring, and tracking. Competitors not familiar with RallySafe or how to use it can follow the link below to learn more.
LSPR uses Sportity as a digital notice board that keeps all event info in one location. Please follow the link below for more information on Sportity, including how to download the app and log in to the LSPR page.
To compete in an ARA rally, you must:
Hold a valid ARA competition license
Register through the official event entry system
Submit required documentation (license, vehicle logbook)
Pay the published entry fee before the deadline
Entry details and deadlines are listed in the supplemental regulations.
All ARA competition vehicles must meet minimum safety requirements, including:
FIA or ARA‑approved roll cage
Fixed‑back rally seats
Approved multi‑point harnesses
On‑board fire extinguisher system
Current helmets and protective gear
Vehicles are inspected during technical inspection (scrutineering) prior to competition.
ARA events feature multiple classes, including:
Open 4WD
RC2
Limited 4WD
Naturally Aspirated 4WD
Open 2WD
Limited 2WD
Each class follows ARA’s technical regulations to ensure fair and competitive racing.
Scrutineering is the mandatory technical inspection where officials verify that your vehicle complies with ARA safety and class regulations. Cars that do not pass inspection must be fixed before they are allowed to start the rally.
Recce (reconnaissance) allows crews to legally drive rally stages at controlled speeds before competition to create pace notes. Recce is permitted at LSPR, rules and schedules are detailed in Supplemental Regulations and competitor communications.
