Quite simply, it is a flat-out race over closed sections of rural roads by modified production automobiles.
Events are usually several hundred miles long, often lasting for several days.
In-between the racing stages, the cars travel over public roads and are required to obey all traffic laws. Each year the SCCA ProRally Championship consists of up to ten events held throughout the United States. The Divisional performance rally series, now referred to as SCCA ClubRally Championship, is comprised of over 50 events per year across the country. SCCA Regions also hold include SCCA RallyCross events on a local level. Contingency awards for independent entries are provided by Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru and a host of rally specific and mainstream companies.