TEAM O’NEIL RALLY SCHOOL TO OFFER RALLY CAR RIDES ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018

DALTON, NH JANUARY 18, 2018; On Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10am-2pm guests can visit the Team O’Neil Rally School facility in Dalton, NH to sit in the co-driver seat and get sideways and airborne on some of the school’s 6 miles of private, purpose-built rally roads. It’s an opportunity for many people to live their dream of riding in a purpose-built stage rally car that is being pushed to its full potential.

The inaugural rally ride offering is one of the more unique and exhilarating opportunities for automotive enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies alike. Rides will be offered in the Team O’Neil Motorsports Ford Focus RS* with Tim O’Neil himself behind the wheel. Rides will cover approximately 5 miles of stage roads at high speed, guests can plan to spend approximately 15 minutes in the car between actual high-speed travel and a cool-down ride. (ride length and distances dependent on road/weather conditions)

"Rally fans have been asking for this opportunity for years, so we decided it was time to make it available to anyone brave enough to grab a helmet and put the belts on”, stated owner Tim O’Neil. “The plan is to offer these rides several more weekends throughout 2018, adding another incredible experience for NH’s visitors and residents.”

The Ford Focus RS rally car was built for the 2017 competition season and brought home a production class win in its only stage rally of the year at the New England Forest Rally. The car boasts the latest technology from Ford, engine tuning from Mountune, an upgraded Reiger Suspension along with many other competition modifications.

Tim O’Neil is a 5-time North American rally champion and the founder of the Team O’Neil Rally School. During the ride, Tim will talk to passengers through the intercom system about the car, rally driving, roads and the school itself. Minimum age for rides is 14 years old, all passengers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver. Cost for a ride is $99 and will be on a first come, first serve basis. The $99 fee will also be valid as a credit towards any future rally school courses at Team O’Neil Rally School.

The school is located about 10 minutes from Littleton, NH at 178 Miller Rd, Dalton, NH 03598. Guests should come to the school's main entrance on Miller Rd, do not trust a GPS.

To learn more visit TeamOneil.com or call 603-444-4488.

*Car availability dependent on mechanical issues due to the nature of rally use. Backup cars will be available (ex: Fiesta ST).

For the past 20 years Team O’Neil Rally School located in Dalton, NH has offered a variety of dirt and gravel road driving courses, including rally driving, winter driving, off-road and security courses for individuals, private companies and government agencies. Courses offer educational and recreational experiences appropriate for all abilities. The facility sits on 585 acres of rolling terrain with over 6 miles of stage rally roads, and miles of OHRV and four-wheel drive trails. The Motorsports division offers competition rally car preparation, support and serves as the United States distributor of M-Sport parts and car kits. For more information visit teamoneil.com.