Posted Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00pm

THE CONSEQUENCES OF SENDING IT SLIGHTLY TOO HARD

Southern Ohio Forest Rally’s signature stage is one of the shortest in the world of rallying. At 0.97 miles, the Yoctangee Park test could be misinterpreted as a Mickey Mouse itinerary filler, unbefitting of what follows.

But the end of this stage is not child’s play. The final stretch leading up to the finish line features one of the biggest jumps in American rallying. It’s a chance to be a hero and capture the spotlight. If you fully commit you can even make up some early time on rivals. But send it a little too hard and it can be rally over – as many have discovered in years past.