Sadly, the home of Geno and Lisa Giguere was destroyd by fire on Christmas Eve. The family is safe, but all was lost. If you would like to help the family and provide a Christmas for their two young daughters please click here for details.
The 2009 Kick-Off Rallye was by all accounts a smashing success. 72 entries approached the starting line, and were greeted by legendary newscaster Adam Lynch and Elizabeth Cope. The weather was a perfect sunny and 75 degrees. The rallye committee received numerous compliments from those in attendance.
Geno and Lisa Giguere, and their staff hosted a fantastic party, dinner and auction that has helped us raise more money than expected at this years Rallye. Thanks Geno's!
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Rallye Chairperson Paul MacIntyre (right)
with Pete Szymanski (left)
2009 Celebrity Challenge Participants:
Scott Stiller (WTAE-TV)
Ted Sohier (WQED - FM)
Greg Joseph (The Clarks)
"Whipping Boy" (105.9 The X)
Erin Kienzle (WTAE- TV)
Krista Voda (NASCAR on Fox)
Tall Cathy/DJ Bonics (Kiss-FM)
Michelle Wright (WTAE-TV)
For the first time in the short history of the Celebrity Challenge, we had a new winner. "Whipping Boy" of 105.9 the X and his navigator, George Patterson, nudged past the WTAE team of Scott Stiller and Erin Kienzle.
What is the Rallye?
It's like a scavenger hunt on wheels. Your score is determined by how close you can follow directions and stay within posted speed limits and reach the fiinish line. You alos need to answer some trivia questions along the way. No experience is necessary, just have fun.
For details contact Paul MacIntyre via email or phone at 412 673-0998 (home).
2009 Results
1 Hmel/ Sickles
2 Weinheimer/ Weinheimer
3 Barker/ Barker
Celebrity Challenge Winner
"Whipping Boy"/ Patterson (105.9 the X)
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105.9 the X's Whipping Boy ends team Clarks
2 year reign as Celebrity Challenge Champion
2008 Results
1. Huesman/Buranathanit
2. Greg Joseph/ "JW" Williams
3. Cygnarowicz/Cygnarowicz
Celebrity Challenge Winner
Joseph/ Williams(The Clarks)
2007 Results
1. Giegel/Giegel
2. Greg Joseph and "JW" Williams
3. Buchanan/Buchanan
Celebrity Challenge Winner
Joseph/ Williams(The Clarks)
History
Truly unique to our Rallye is that it’s open to the public – the first 90 driver/navigator teams to sign up get to run in a timed race through the streets and neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and its suburbs. Come have fun, get lost or maybe even join the parade!
Rallyes, popular in Europe, are relatively little-known in American motorsports. A rallye master sets the course, which is designed to be completed at the posted speed limits. Then, a set of directions is drawn up for the participants. These directions can be simple or incredibly difficult clues. The key is to pass through all checkpoints on time – being late or early will penalize the driver a certain number of points. So, even of you speed, you still can lose. In true Grand Prix style, the finish line will hold a party and awards ceremony for the participants. |
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Yarrr!! - Party Host Geno Giguere hangin' with the Captain Jolly Roger
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The Rallye begins on scenic South Craig Street in Oakland
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A rare 1928 Aston Martin participated in our 2008 Rallye
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Greg Joseph and John Williams of The Clarks receive final instructions from Rallymaster Chuck Larouere
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WPXI's Jessica Woiner waiting to start the competition
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