Your journey starts here: the long haul rally blog
Welcome to the Long Haul Rally blog, your ultimate resource for everything car rallies and epic road trips. From essential vehicle prep and trip checklists to exciting side quest adventures and radio communication tips, we're here to fuel your passion. Join us as we share stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the ultimate Corvette rally experience.
Mile Marker 4: Hotel Highway
Getting closer to booking. Its not easy. we found 3 hotels per night due to the occupancy rate. We tried to make this easy with one link to register for all the hotels. Thats just not going to happen. We are lining up 24 hotels. One hotel in Osage Beach, Missouri is large enough for all of us. Each hotel needs their own proposal/agreement. We will get this sorted out soon. More to follow. We also added a sponsor. Corvette Invasion. They are hosting one fo the largest Corvette only shows in Texas. This just keeps growing. Expecting over 2500 visitors and we were lucky enough to score a vending area. So if you are in the area of Bastrop Texas, stop by and we can chat it up!
//LHR
Unlocking value: We are building!
We completed the registration process, so you can register when you are ready. We have the payment system 'Square' in place, and the registration form. I can now export to excel to make searching easier. Do you have your car number ready? We are assigning numbers in order of registration, so you will want to register early. We are testing and still learning as we build, please be patient. We are just as excited as you are as we watch this rally grow to new heights. Every day seams like we hit another milestone.
A life on the road: your guide to epic journeys
The Long Haul Rally exists because the road has shaped my life. I grew up in a military family, which meant constant moves and countless hours in the car crossing the U.S. Those drives weren’t just about getting to the next assignment—they were where my love for travel, cars, and the open road was born.
That passion followed me into the U.S. Military, where travel became part of both my job and my identity. Over the years, I’ve explored nearly every state (with Alaska still firmly on my bucket list), traveled extensively through Europe, and spent the last seven years driving more than 50,000 miles every year for work (in a 4Runner).
Along the way, I realized something: the best trips aren’t just about the destination—they’re about the people, the stories, the unexpected stops, and the shared experience of the journey itself. That realization is what led me to create the Long Haul Rally. This isn’t just another drive—it’s a rally built by someone who’s lived on the road, for people who want to experience it the right way.
"I can't say enough about the dedication to crafting an unforgettable journey. Our team is going above and beyond to ensure these rallies are a true adventure, filled with discovery and camaraderie."
The Long Haul Rally Founder- Doug Demore