2017 Iron Butt Rally
Exciting times ahead beginning June 26 at 10:00am, CDT.
First, in answer to the question about getting SPOT Tracker info from participants - not generally available.
Why? One: if a rider's SPOT data becomes public during the rally, it's ground for disqualification. Two: public knowledge could lead to bonus locations being blocked by spectators or riders hampered in other ways. If you have a personal friend who's riding, maybe they'll share their SPOT info with you after your "cross my heart and hope to die" promise not to leak it. When I rode, I gave my SPOT data to my wife and my emergency contact. That was it.
Second. Want to follow along. I'm not sure who the IBA commentator is this year, but beginning on June 26th there will be daily reports that are usually interesting and somewhat humorous. Note that the commentator doesn't usually know any more about the bonus locations than we do, but . . . they will be a member of the crew running "the show" and in the middle of what's going on. Past IBR commentaries are fascinating. Here's where to look starting Friday, June 26th.
http://www.ironbutt.com/ibryear.cfm?y=2017
Third. Here's the schedule and locations.
IBR Rally locations
START WEEKEND 6/24 - 6/25
Marriott Minneapolis West
9960 Wayzata Blvd
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426
952-544-4400
Monday, June 26
Motorcycle Impound 8am
Rally Start 10am
CHECKPOINT 1 INFORMATION -
Wednesday, June 28, 8pm - 10pm
Courtyard Dallas Allen at the John Q. Hammons Center
210 East Stacy Road
Allen, TX 75002
Penalty points accrue at 8:00:01pm
Scoring opens at 5pm
Leg 2 Bonuses distributed at 4am, June 29
CHECKPOINT 2 INFORMATION -
Saturday, July 1, 8pm - 10pm
Courtyard DallasAllen at the John Q. Hammons Center
210 East Stacy Road
Allen, TX 75002
Penalty points accrue at 8:00:01pm
Scoring opens at 5pm
Leg 3 Bonuses distributed at 4am, July 2
FINISH - Friday, July 7, 10 am
Marriott Minneapolis West
Penalty points accrue at 8:00:01am
Scoring opens at 5am
Finishers' Banquet 6:30pm
Start/Finish Hotel Info:
You can check for a reservation at the Marriott, but currently
the host hotel is sold out Friday and Saturday of start weekend
but there is a good alternative. The La Quinta Inn, just a short walk from the Marriott, has
offered us a great rate of $99 for a King. It is a very short three-minute
walk, only a tenth of a mile. Breakfast and internet are included so no need
to fret here, it's all good!!
Same probably holds true for the finish.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Minneapolis-Minnetonka
10420 Wayzata Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.541.1094
As you all know, the Iron Butt Rally is always exciting and, if the past is
any indication, I'm sure we'll have a lot of spectators at the start and finish.
The start is awesome, 100 or so riders all out of the parking lot in under 5 minutes.
It's also great to welcome riders as they arrive at checkpoints and the finish . . . just
stay out of the way!
I hope this is helpful,
Shuey
IBA#423