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THE HISTORY OF THE GOING TO THE SUN RALLY
e Going to the Sun Rally started in 2005 when three friends
from Bozeman came together with an idea. ey shared a love of
vintage cars and Montana's scenic byroads, and they wanted to
bring the two elements together.
ey also wanted to raise money for charities throughout
Montana. After a bit of brainstorming, the vintage car rally was
born. e original gathering was small, and the maiden route took
rally attendants through Yellowstone and Bozeman, into White-
fish, in the Northwest corner of the state, and through Glacier
National Park.
Since then, the rally has become a recurring attraction for many
attendants, and several participants come back for the event each
year. While some participants own only one vintage car, others
own several eligible vehicles and bring a new one to the rally
every few years.
Currently, the event admits just 50 teams each year, although
it receives about 150 applications annually. Despite the outpour-
ing of interest, the organizers work hard to maintain a balance of
about 20% new faces at each gathering. is ensures that vintage
car enthusiasts from across the country have the opportunity to
participate and supports the spirit of excitement and enthusiasm.
In the years since its inception, the Going to the Sun Rally has
become one of the best-known vintage car events in the country.
Today, the event brings together enthusiasts from across Canada,
Great Britain, and the U.S. Past rallies have included entries from
Arizona, California, Connecticut, New York, and Bozeman.
Don't let the good looks and shiny cars fool you, though: this
isn't just fun and games.
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