Nor'wester Auto Rally, 1971

Date: June 18-20, 1971

Start Location: Bellevue Square Shopping Center, Bellevue, WA

Winners:

Equipped - Jim Bauman and Jon Zerr of Seattle, Washington

Unequipped - Wayne and Linda Collier of Kent, Washington.

Officials:

• Rallymaster: C. R. Hall
• Rally Manager: Bob Brooks
• Course Marshall: Jack Deno
• Operations Manager: Steve Richards
• Registration: Dan and Barb Raemer
• Scoring: Vic and Pat Alvarez
• Sales: Mary Fears
• Publications: Terry Shannon
• Accommodations: Ken Mattson
• Communications: Seattle Westerners; Steve Stevenson, Coordinator; John Heilbrunn, Communications Officer

Summary:  Increased patronage by local businesses and special assistance from University Porsche/Audi, Rainier Brewing Co. and Castrol upped the prize fund to $1,325.  56 entrants participated in the strenuous 900 mile, two night event.  Again voted "Rally of the Year" in the Northwest, and sixth in the nation in its first year in the SCCA National series.

Other Info:

Wishbone Alley Gazette Special Norwester Edition

Scanned versions of the Cover, Page 1, and Pages 2 of the Nor'wester event booklet.  (Scans courtesy of Vic Alvarez.)

Nor'wester 1971 Trophy won by Mike McKamey