This year's Rim of the World will mark the world competition debut of the new-style Prodrive Subaru Group N Impreza WRX, driven by Karl Scheible , and the US competition debut of a WRC class Subaru Impreza WRX driven by Fredrick Dor . In the Hyundai camp, damage to Noel Lawler 's Tiburon was so severe from his huge off at Oregon Trail, the car wont be ready until Susquehannock Trail in June. This rally is a full points SCCA ProRally Championship event, and has long been a fixture of the championship, the 2001 event marks its 18th running. Photo credentials will be available at registration on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. During the event, credentialed press will be able to shoot action photography from restricted areas along the rally course.
Credentials are available only to members of the working press.
Per California National Forest regulations, an 'adventure pass' is required to gain access to certain areas. The organizer will have a limited supply available for a nominal fee. Drivers, co-drivers and crew will be accessible throughout the event, including the Friday morning press event, Friday afternoon's Parade Lap, and Saturday morning's charity event and Parc Expose. Media relations will be able to provide driver and co-driver interviews, event results and other information via telephone and Email.