Road Rally

SMF ROAD RALLY

The SMF Road Rally takes place on Saturday morning, with its Starting Line at Moore County Airport and the Finish line at the SMF host hotel, the Pine Crest Inn. Rally participants enjoy an 80 mile course through the Moore County and Sandhills area and they are provided with a list of questions to answer during their drive. The questions are designed to challenge the participants about landmarks, local flavor, and other items that are along the roadways of their morning adventure. Keen powers of observation are critical for Rally success!

A new route and questions are selected each year by Rally Commissioner and SMF VP, Chris Smith. Chris is a long time resident and frequent driver of our area and designs the route to showcase our beautiful Sandhills scenery as well as challenge the driver and navigators as they enjoy our highways and byways.

The SMF Road Rally is proudly sponsored by Convergent Systems, LLC and the Sandhills Motoring Club

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Event Location
Moore County Airport
7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327
www.moorecountyairport.com

The 2023 SMF Road Rally took place on Saturday, May 27th with a misty morning with its Starting Line at the Moore County Airport and the Finish line at the SMF host hotel, the Pine Crest Inn. Rally participants enjoyed an 86.4 mile course through the Sandhills area and they were provided with a list of 25 questions to answer during their drive. The route also included 45 miles of answer free zones so the participants could enjoy the roads, their car, and the countryside. The questions were designed to challenge the participants about landmarks, local flavor, and other items that are along the roadways of their morning adventure. Keen powers of observation are critical for Rally success!

SMF 2023 Rally Winners

Nicholas, Gillian, and Thomas Grdina

Vehicle: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

2023 Rally Photos Courtesy of Christopher Willbanks & John Patota

2023 SMF Road Rally Results
Rally Driver Rally Navigator Car Year Car Make Car Model Points
Nick Grdina Gillian Grdina 1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD 24
Cindy Strickland Wendy Fox 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo 23
Dan Modesitt Balie Modesitt 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S 21
Edgar Rhee Kathy Rhee 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 21
Eyal Cohen Tami Bulmash 2009 Honda Civic Si 21
Griffin Ray Riss Ray 2017 Nissan GTR 21
John D Swansey Jack Swansey 1999 Mercedes Benz SL 500 21
Kevin Nierle Kate Nierle 2019 Subaru Outback 21
Robert Fox Wilbur Strickland 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera C4S 21
David Nierle Mac Cheek 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 20
Michael Petersen Ben Petersen 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 20
Jim Smith Neil Smith 1996 Porsche 993 19
Michael J Chludzinski Joanne Chludzinski 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 19
Vincent Gordon Vinette Gordon 2014 Porsche 911S Turbo Cabriolet 19
Terry Jones Connie Ness 2000 Porsche Boxster S 18
Tony Franzel Trudi Franzel 1996 Porsche 993 C4S 18
Eddie Fort Terri Fort 2016 Porsche 981 Spyder 16
Jeff Adams Jim Piette 2019 BMW Z4 15
John Synan Summer Synan 2008 Mercedes CLK 550 Cabriolet 15
Mark Moskowitz Barbara Moskowitz 1991 lotus elan 15
Bobby Woodruff Andrew Woodruff 1973 Porshe 914 14
Elijah Smith Rhu Longfellow Smith 1965 Cadillac DeVille 14
Amy McKenna Pat Brarun 1967 Mercedes 230SL 11
Sandra Aplin Warren Aplin 2006 Jaguar XKR 9
Richard Graham Josephine Castronovo 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 8
Michael Thompson Carter Leonard 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4

Road Rally Archives

The 2023 SMF Road Rally took place on Saturday, May 27th with a misty morning with its Starting Line at the Moore County Airport and the Finish line at the SMF host hotel, the Pine Crest Inn. Rally participants enjoyed an 86.4 mile course through the Sandhills area and they were provided with a list of 25 questions to answer during their drive. The route also included 45 miles of answer free zones so the participants could enjoy the roads, their car, and the countryside. The questions were designed to challenge the participants about landmarks, local flavor, and other items that are along the roadways of their morning adventure. Keen powers of observation are critical for Rally success!

SMF 2023 Rally Winners

 

Nick, Gillie, and Thomas Grdina

 

Vehicle: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

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2023 SMF Road Rally Results
Rally Driver Rally Navigator Car Year Car Make Car Model Points
Nick Grdina Gillian Grdina 1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD 24
Cindy Strickland Wendy Fox 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo 23
Dan Modesitt Balie Modesitt 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S 21
Edgar Rhee Kathy Rhee 1997 Lotus Esprit V8 21
Eyal Cohen Tami Bulmash 2009 Honda Civic Si 21
Griffin Ray Riss Ray 2017 Nissan GTR 21
John D Swansey Jack Swansey 1999 Mercedes Benz SL 500 21
Kevin Nierle Kate Nierle 2019 Subaru Outback 21
Robert Fox Wilbur Strickland 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera C4S 21
David Nierle Mac Cheek 1995 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 20
Michael Petersen Ben Petersen 1984 Toyota Celica Supra 20
Jim Smith Neil Smith 1996 Porsche 993 19
Michael J Chludzinski Joanne Chludzinski 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 19
Vincent Gordon Vinette Gordon 2014 Porsche 911S Turbo Cabriolet 19
Terry Jones Connie Ness 2000 Porsche Boxster S 18
Tony Franzel Trudi Franzel 1996 Porsche 993 C4S 18
Eddie Fort Terri Fort 2016 Porsche 981 Spyder 16
Jeff Adams Jim Piette 2019 BMW Z4 15
John Synan Summer Synan 2008 Mercedes CLK 550 Cabriolet 15
Mark Moskowitz Barbara Moskowitz 1991 lotus elan 15
Bobby Woodruff Andrew Woodruff 1973 Porshe 914 14
Elijah Smith Rhu Longfellow Smith 1965 Cadillac DeVille 14
Amy McKenna Pat Brarun 1967 Mercedes 230SL 11
Sandra Aplin Warren Aplin 2006 Jaguar XKR 9
Richard Graham Josephine Castronovo 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 8
Michael Thompson Carter Leonard 2004 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG 4

The SMF Road Rally takes place on Saturday morning, with its Starting Line at Sandhills Community College and the Finish line at the SMF host hotel, the Pine Crest Inn. Rally participants enjoy a 65 mile course through the Moore County and Sandhills area and they are provided with a list of questions to answer during their drive. The questions are designed to challenge the participants about landmarks, local flavor, and other items that are along the roadways of their morning adventure. Keen powers of observation are critical for Rally success!

A new route and questions are selected each year by Rally Commissioner and SMF VP, Chris Smith. Chris is a long time resident and frequent driver of our area and designs the route to showcase our beautiful Sandhills scenery as well as challenge the driver and navigators as they enjoy our highways and byways.

SMF 2022 Rally Winners

 

David and Julie Verchick

 

Vehicle: 2010 Porsche Carrera S

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SMF 2022 Rally Sandhills Award
 
Nicholas and Gillian Grdina
 

Vehicle: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel

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2022 SMF Road Rally Results

Place Driver Navigator Points
1 David Verchick Julie Verchick 36
2 Nicholas Grdina Gillian Grdina 33
3 Cindy Strickland Wendy Fox 32
4 Wilbur Strickland Mr. Fox 32
5 James Fisher Elizabeth Fisher 31
6 Arthur Womack Beverly Womack 31
7 Jack Zimmerman Jack Wheeler 31
8 Patrick Mulholland Ryan Denny 31
9 Mark Moskowitz Barbara Moskowitz 31
10 Arthur Womack Beverly Womack 30
11 Larry Martin Sarah Martin 29
12 Dave Younts Anthony You 29
13 Julie Bruggner Doug Geganto 28
14 Vernon Palango Margaret Palango 28
15 John Thoraldsen Sherri Qualls 27
16 Christopher Bradley Travis Sheehan 27
17 Bill Hill Erick Garcia 26
18 Mike Petersen Ben Peterson 26
19 Kerry Jamison Renee Jamison 25
20 Bobby Woodruff Bob Woodruff 25
21 Mike Kearney Kate Rigg 25
22 Michael Bradley Harold Zald 24
23 Tony Franzel Trudi Franzel 24
24 Steve Hamelly Frank Hamelly 24
25 Kevin Nierle Kate Nierle 24
26 David Synan John Synan 24
27 Randy Bergman Suzanne Bergman 24
28 Terry Jones Connie Ness 23
29 Roy Neal Rita Weber 23
30 Anthony Ratliff   22
31 David Nierle Mac Cheek 22
32 Eddie Fort Terri Fort 21
33 Vincent Gordon Vinette Gordon 21
34 James White Ryan Jayne 21
35 Fred Zell Orris Simko 21
36 Malcolm Cox Kate Gallagher 21
37 Steven Busch Anita Busch 21
38 Michael Dowd Leslie Bergman 19
39 Bob Burns Cathy Burns 19
40 Wellington Adams Jennifer Adams 18
41 Robb Mayer Janette Devericks 18
42 Bruce Wood Hulan McCraw 16
43 Shaun Amato Chase Amato 15
44 Ayel Cohen Issac Cohen 15
45 Todd Bartholomew Dana Bartholomew 14
46 Larry Ganse John Deuster 10

SMF 2021 Rally Winners

 

Nick Grdina and Gillie Griggs

 

Vehicle: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

From L to R: Rally Winners Gillie Griggs & Nick Grdina, Rally Commissioner Chris Smith
From L to R: Rally Winners Gillie Griggs & Nick Grdina, Rally Commissioner Chris Smith
SMF 2021 Rally Sandhills Award
 
David and Julie Verchick
 

Vehicle: 2010 Porsche Carrera S

Rally Runners Up: David and Julie Verchick
Rally Runners Up: David and Julie Verchick
Place Driver Navigator Vehicle Final Score
1 Nick Grdina Gillie Griggs 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD 46
2 David Verchick Julie Verchick 2010 Porsche Carrera S 45
3 Mike Bradley Chris Bradley 2013 Audi S5 44
4 John Gregorich Janice Gregorich 2017 Porsche Boxster 44
5 Larry Holloway Jennifer Zangara 2005 Aston Martin DB9 43
6 Tom Smith Lisa Smith 1999 Porsche 911 42
7 John Hill Paula Hill 2020 Dodge Challenger 41
8 John Leary Julie Dane 1986 Victor TF 41
9 Peter Heffring Donna Heffring 2020 Chevrolet Corvette 41
10 Ron Greene Fonda Greene 2003 Porsche 911 41
11 Christopher Bolen Mancy Bolen 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG63S 40
12 Jim Fisher Elizabeth Fisher 2018 Porsche 911T 39
13 Marvin Waters Gwen Newkirk 2000 Porsche Boxster 39
14 Mike McKitrick Barbara McKitrick 2018 Mercedes GLS 450 39
15 Bill Morrison Susan Morrison 2003 Porsche 911 4S 38
16 Doug Geganto Julie Bruggner 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 37
17 Wellington Adams Jennifer Adams 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 37
18 Joe Nahman Jennifer Nahman 2015 Porsche Macan 37
19 Tony Martinez Jane Martinez 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 36
20 David Nierle Mac Cheek 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL 36
21 Larry Behning Doug Behning 2010 Porsche Boxster S 35
22 Bob Fox Wilbur Strickland 2017 Porsche 911 4S Cabriolet 35
23 Fred Zell Larry Baller 1949 Bently Drophead Coupe 35
24 Todd Bartholomew Dana Bartholomew 2008 Porsche Cayman 34
25 Conley Painter Carolyn Painter 1973 Jaguar E-Type 33
26 Curtis Coulthard Mary Coulthard 1956 MG A 33
27 Craig Winkelmann Carrick Winkelmann 1969 Chevrolet Corvair 33
28 Mark Moskowitz Chris Carlsen 1953 Allred K-3 32
29 Dan Helvey Ashley Svopa 2017 Toyota Avalon 31
30 Mark Padgett Shelley Padgett 1970 Fiat 500L 30
31 B. Brenner Wood Jeff Hills 2003 Ferrari Moderna 30
32 Ken Shuster Jay Javetz/Quintin Cousart 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 29
33 Steve Shap Joanne Shap Chevrolet Corvette Z06 26
34 Ernest Fancy Bonnie Fancy 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL55 26
35 Peter Eisenberg Elizabeth Eisenberg 1957 Ford Thunderbird 21
36 Steve Jones Carter Hunt/Erich Smith 2011 Aston Martin Rapide 2
37 Andrew Eisenstark Walter Eisenstark 1954 Siata 200S 0
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