The Inagural Event…
The Going to the Sun Rally would like to thank all of the Founding Members for coming on this inagural event and in making it the success that it was.
While the cars were great it was the people that made this event special. Our memories are more about the people and the fun that we had together. The smiles on faces after the run up the Rockies, the fast winding turns and open plains, of people getting out of their cars and saying.."I want to DANCE".. and then dancing.
Of someone saying that this is road was better than "SE..", and meaning it, and then having to sleep on the couch that night .. and this after six kids.
Farnum Alston 1957 Jaguar XK140 MC
Kirsten Alston
Dave Berghold 1968 Karmann Ghia
Paul Manney
Nick Blackman 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Kathy Blackman
David E. Davis 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Jeannie Davis
Jim Dolan 1965 AC 427 Cobra
Patricia Dolan
Brian Dolan 1966 Ford Mustang GT350 (Hertz)
Dean Genge
David Draper 1961 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder
Stephanie Draper
Paul Felton 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
Jim Salestrom
Steve Gordon 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC
Allyson Gordon
Sam Haberman 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Toby Haberman
David Hammond 1956 Triumph TR 3
Donald Kaitz 1967 Chevrolet 427 Corvette Roadster
Barbara Kaitz
David Kelley 1969 Porsche 912 (RGRUPPE)
Bill Potts
Terry Larson 1966 Jaguar XKE Roadster
Darlene Larson
Scott McPherson 1965 Chevrolet 327 Corvette
Debbie Usery
Wendell Morrill 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible
Judy Morrill
Garth Norton 1969 Jaguar XKE Convertible
Gary Horstkorta
Peter Read 1960 Aston Martin DB4-GT-Zagato
Peter Stoneberg
Phil Reyns 1963 AC 289 Cobra
Francoise Reyns
Matt Sell 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster (Series I)
Chris Sell
Jim Sitton 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Jean E. Deming
Hank Torian 1962 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
Dennis Birkhimer
Dick Vento 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB California Spyder
Lana Vento
Bill Warden 1966 Triumph TR4A
Nathan Terre
Sir John White 1961 Jaguar MkII Coupe
Margaret Somerville
Eric Zausner 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
The Rally covered over 1,000 miles across Montana from Yellowstone to Glacier National Parks. While a few cars had mechanical problems most were up and running at the end and the obvious excellent state of the cars was impressive. Leo DeVires our Rally mechanic worked his magic on the short term fixes and our thanks go out to him and his family.
We had typical Montana Weather from some snow the first day to sun shine on the rest of the route. The major storm that hit Montana Sunday Night and Monday closed Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road for several days but when we got there it had just opened and we were some of the first cars over it.
The snow covered peaks were magnificent... The Alps have nothing on this road.
The second, third and fourth days saw sunny skys and incredable cloud formations as we drove across the southern plains of the Beaverhead Valley, up along the Rocky Mountains and into Glacier, and, then up to Libby and down to Missoula.
The roads were fast and dry and many people said that "these are the best roads of any Rally that they had ever been on".
THIS IS A DRIVERS RALLY.
The run from Helena up along the Rockies is truely one of the outstanding drives in the US.
At the closing night event Jim Salestrom put a slide show together with our photographer Will Brewster. Jim's music and the slide show captured the feeling of the event in pictures and song and there were a few wet eyes in the group.
Several people won awards at the event -
Steve and Allyson Gordon who drove a 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC won one of two "Corps of Discovery" awards for going to Idaho and Canada during the event, and, getting into a cattle drive. They brought back Canadian Beer and a hockey stick to prove that they had gone there.... They almost did not get back as they had no passports.
Gary Horstkorta and Garth Norton who drove a 1969 Jaguar XKE convertible won the second "Corps of Discovery" award for exploring Yellowstone Park long after others were in the Bar and for getting into a "Buffalo" drive. In spite of the questionable nature of their accomplishments they won an award.
Phil and Francoise Reyns won one of the "Spirit of Discovery" awards for driving a 289 Cobra with no top across Montana in all weather. The award was a hand made silver and gold belt buckle from Montana Silversmiths and a $500 gift certificate from Car Man's Garage (www.carmansgarage.com).
Kirsten Alston won a "Spirit of Discovery" award, a silver and gold belt buckle from Montana Silversmiths, for her spirit and work in helping to support the event both before and during the Rally.
Peter Read who drove a 1960 Aston Martin DB4-GT-Zagato won a "Going to the Sun Rally" award for his outstanding contribution to the Rally.
This award is a post Rally award voted on by the Executive Committee of the Going to the Sun Rally and is given to a individual or organization that best exemplifies the spirit and values that the Rally was founded on. You can get to know a person quickly by what they do and how they do it and Peter's quiet humanity and grace shone. We are honored to present him this award.
Jim Salestrom the co-pilot in a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB won a "Going to the Sun Rally" award for his outstanding contribution to the Rally.
This award is a post Rally award voted on by the Executive Committee of the Going to the Sun Rally and is given to a individual or organization that best exemplifies the spirit and values that the Rally was founded on. Jim's musical and photographic contribution to the event helped to make this a very special Rally. His music and pictures captured the soul of the Rally. He was working when others were sleeping and provided music when ever the opportunity came up and he helped to pull together a very special closing program. We are honored to have had Jim on this event and to present him with this award.
Our congratulations to all of the above award recipents and to all the Founding Members who helped to make this event both special and a success.
Brad Sandgray of the Montana Highway Patrol was presented with a Montana Highway Patrol commenative rifle (which was auctioned off, bought by a Founding Member and then presented back to Brad as a thank you for all his assistance).
Our thanks also go out to our many sponsors and supporters including: Spanish Peaks, Girard-Perregaux, Premier Financial Services, The Last Wind-up, Arfive, Big Trout Ranch, Black Bear LLC, First Interstate Bank, The Igniter Car Club, and the Montana Highway Patrol.
The auction we held and the Rally itself raised over $10,000 for charities - The Montana Highway Patrol Fund; Vocational Education; the Blackfeet Community College and a River Restoration Fund. We and the Rallies Founding Members are proud to have provided this needed support to these organizations.
We would also like to thank our Rally team: Will Brewster photographer; Brian Cavalier (Luggage and Transport), The Montana Rose Band; Matt Sitton photographer and videographer, and, our support team Brickhouse Creative; and, Promotions West.
A special thanks to John at Helena Trailer Sales for his loan of a car trailer to the event and to SiteforLess our web site team John and Frankie for their support and last minuet changes. They have a great web site service.
There is an old saying "You don't want to see how sausage and politics are made" to which we want to add "and Rallies" ... however this one tasted pretty good.
Farnum Alston
Jim Sitton
Kenny Williams
While the cars were great it was the people that made this event special. Our memories are more about the people and the fun that we had together. The smiles on faces after the run up the Rockies, the fast winding turns and open plains, of people getting out of their cars and saying.."I want to DANCE".. and then dancing.
Of someone saying that this is road was better than "SE..", and meaning it, and then having to sleep on the couch that night .. and this after six kids.
Farnum Alston 1957 Jaguar XK140 MC
Kirsten Alston
Dave Berghold 1968 Karmann Ghia
Paul Manney
Nick Blackman 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Kathy Blackman
David E. Davis 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Jeannie Davis
Jim Dolan 1965 AC 427 Cobra
Patricia Dolan
Brian Dolan 1966 Ford Mustang GT350 (Hertz)
Dean Genge
David Draper 1961 Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spyder
Stephanie Draper
Paul Felton 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB
Jim Salestrom
Steve Gordon 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC
Allyson Gordon
Sam Haberman 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Toby Haberman
David Hammond 1956 Triumph TR 3
Donald Kaitz 1967 Chevrolet 427 Corvette Roadster
Barbara Kaitz
David Kelley 1969 Porsche 912 (RGRUPPE)
Bill Potts
Terry Larson 1966 Jaguar XKE Roadster
Darlene Larson
Scott McPherson 1965 Chevrolet 327 Corvette
Debbie Usery
Wendell Morrill 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible
Judy Morrill
Garth Norton 1969 Jaguar XKE Convertible
Gary Horstkorta
Peter Read 1960 Aston Martin DB4-GT-Zagato
Peter Stoneberg
Phil Reyns 1963 AC 289 Cobra
Francoise Reyns
Matt Sell 1967 Jaguar XKE Roadster (Series I)
Chris Sell
Jim Sitton 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Jean E. Deming
Hank Torian 1962 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster
Dennis Birkhimer
Dick Vento 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB California Spyder
Lana Vento
Bill Warden 1966 Triumph TR4A
Nathan Terre
Sir John White 1961 Jaguar MkII Coupe
Margaret Somerville
Eric Zausner 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
The Rally covered over 1,000 miles across Montana from Yellowstone to Glacier National Parks. While a few cars had mechanical problems most were up and running at the end and the obvious excellent state of the cars was impressive. Leo DeVires our Rally mechanic worked his magic on the short term fixes and our thanks go out to him and his family.
We had typical Montana Weather from some snow the first day to sun shine on the rest of the route. The major storm that hit Montana Sunday Night and Monday closed Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road for several days but when we got there it had just opened and we were some of the first cars over it.
The snow covered peaks were magnificent... The Alps have nothing on this road.
The second, third and fourth days saw sunny skys and incredable cloud formations as we drove across the southern plains of the Beaverhead Valley, up along the Rocky Mountains and into Glacier, and, then up to Libby and down to Missoula.
The roads were fast and dry and many people said that "these are the best roads of any Rally that they had ever been on".
THIS IS A DRIVERS RALLY.
The run from Helena up along the Rockies is truely one of the outstanding drives in the US.
At the closing night event Jim Salestrom put a slide show together with our photographer Will Brewster. Jim's music and the slide show captured the feeling of the event in pictures and song and there were a few wet eyes in the group.
Several people won awards at the event -
Steve and Allyson Gordon who drove a 1965 Jaguar XKE FHC won one of two "Corps of Discovery" awards for going to Idaho and Canada during the event, and, getting into a cattle drive. They brought back Canadian Beer and a hockey stick to prove that they had gone there.... They almost did not get back as they had no passports.
Gary Horstkorta and Garth Norton who drove a 1969 Jaguar XKE convertible won the second "Corps of Discovery" award for exploring Yellowstone Park long after others were in the Bar and for getting into a "Buffalo" drive. In spite of the questionable nature of their accomplishments they won an award.
Phil and Francoise Reyns won one of the "Spirit of Discovery" awards for driving a 289 Cobra with no top across Montana in all weather. The award was a hand made silver and gold belt buckle from Montana Silversmiths and a $500 gift certificate from Car Man's Garage (www.carmansgarage.com).
Kirsten Alston won a "Spirit of Discovery" award, a silver and gold belt buckle from Montana Silversmiths, for her spirit and work in helping to support the event both before and during the Rally.
Peter Read who drove a 1960 Aston Martin DB4-GT-Zagato won a "Going to the Sun Rally" award for his outstanding contribution to the Rally.
This award is a post Rally award voted on by the Executive Committee of the Going to the Sun Rally and is given to a individual or organization that best exemplifies the spirit and values that the Rally was founded on. You can get to know a person quickly by what they do and how they do it and Peter's quiet humanity and grace shone. We are honored to present him this award.
Jim Salestrom the co-pilot in a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB won a "Going to the Sun Rally" award for his outstanding contribution to the Rally.
This award is a post Rally award voted on by the Executive Committee of the Going to the Sun Rally and is given to a individual or organization that best exemplifies the spirit and values that the Rally was founded on. Jim's musical and photographic contribution to the event helped to make this a very special Rally. His music and pictures captured the soul of the Rally. He was working when others were sleeping and provided music when ever the opportunity came up and he helped to pull together a very special closing program. We are honored to have had Jim on this event and to present him with this award.
Our congratulations to all of the above award recipents and to all the Founding Members who helped to make this event both special and a success.
Brad Sandgray of the Montana Highway Patrol was presented with a Montana Highway Patrol commenative rifle (which was auctioned off, bought by a Founding Member and then presented back to Brad as a thank you for all his assistance).
Our thanks also go out to our many sponsors and supporters including: Spanish Peaks, Girard-Perregaux, Premier Financial Services, The Last Wind-up, Arfive, Big Trout Ranch, Black Bear LLC, First Interstate Bank, The Igniter Car Club, and the Montana Highway Patrol.
The auction we held and the Rally itself raised over $10,000 for charities - The Montana Highway Patrol Fund; Vocational Education; the Blackfeet Community College and a River Restoration Fund. We and the Rallies Founding Members are proud to have provided this needed support to these organizations.
We would also like to thank our Rally team: Will Brewster photographer; Brian Cavalier (Luggage and Transport), The Montana Rose Band; Matt Sitton photographer and videographer, and, our support team Brickhouse Creative; and, Promotions West.
A special thanks to John at Helena Trailer Sales for his loan of a car trailer to the event and to SiteforLess our web site team John and Frankie for their support and last minuet changes. They have a great web site service.
There is an old saying "You don't want to see how sausage and politics are made" to which we want to add "and Rallies" ... however this one tasted pretty good.
Farnum Alston
Jim Sitton
Kenny Williams