Event Formats.

Rallycross> autocross on dirt, tarmac, or mixed surfaces. scored cumulative. Rules are not as strict as auto-cross.

TSD, Road Rally> Driver and Navagator, against the clock and the Rallymaster. this is often the first step to performance rallies. as it helps the team learn how to read "notes" and communicate at a semi legal and safe(er) speed.

Time Trial/Performance Rally. A speed competition, where each team is given an equal set of notes. I believe in the "American" style of rally where the pace notes are not provided to the team prior to the start of the event. and no reconnaissance is allowed.

A good road rally can be of several styles. the one I have not done yet is the "find your own route" but once the route is determined we can taylor the rules and generals to what suits the event "feel" best.

Here is a good site from a long time rallyer it might not all make sense to the novice, but keep in mind once you learn this stuff it becomes addictive. Road rally navigation