Rally FAQs

The rally is an application only rally that brings people to obscure, little traveled places, and roads. It’s less about proving mettle, and more about seeing exploring from a new perspective, and how that experience can impact your life. This is not a rally in the motorsport sense, but a rally of exploration, camaraderie, and discovery.

Few things in this world remain a mystery. But for the Overcrest Rally, that's part of the charm. We keep details close to our vest until we are ready to announce dates and locations. The best way to make sure you're in the loop is to join our mailing list.

The Overcrest Rally is by application only, with limited spots available. We value cars and people with a story (or those looking to start one) and prioritize those that best fit our “take the car” mantra. There are no trailer queens and no concourse winners here. The #ocrally takes effort, sacrifice, and dedication - and we're looking for those that are up for the adventure.

While modern cars are welcome to apply, we will prioritize acceptance of vehicles with an analog driving experience. The “why” part of the application is critical, and will weigh heavily the status of your application.

Only if you want it to be. There is gravel on the route but only if you want to take it. All routes provide tarmac only, and mixed routes, the choice is yours. 

Overcrest is an Application only rally. In addition to the “why” you want to come, we think the type of car you bring and how it integrates with the rest of the cars on the rally has a huge impact on the experience we put together. We believe an analog experience is best and that “slow car fast”, while not a hard rule, is the best way to experience the rally. In reality, modern cars don't really fit that ethos. Overcrest is a sports car and car rally. You’re welcome to apply with a truck, but cross your fingers hard.

Overcrest usually foots the bill for some food and a dinner, and maybe some surprise things along the way, but where your head falls is up to you.

Over the years we’ve learned people have unique expectations on where they stay and how nice (Jake spec), or... dirtbag (Kris spec), it is. Under the stars or under a roof, its on you.

Absolutely. It's a great place to start for a first timer, or a seasoned road trip and rally veteran. The rally is run at “your pace” and the pace of you and your buddies. It is not a lead follow rally. 

We won’t kid you - its a lot, but we’ve been told its the “right amount”. We get up early, jam all day, and stay up late. You’ll have plenty of time to see the world around you, stop, hang out, and even do a little “wonder where that goes” exploring on your own.

Yes, look for this on the route book, and map before you head out at the rally. Remember, gravel is OPTIONAL. You don't have to do it. The gravel sections do take us to some absolutely epic locations, but not without risk. 

While part of Overcrest's formula is the toil it takes to get to these remote destinations, we understand not everyone wants to drive across the country. To that end, we have partnered to provide the official Overcrest Rally Transport.