Three more riders have signed in : Stephanie May, Andrew Tatton and the 2012 runner-up Rex LeGallery.

In no particular order here are the paid participants of the 2013 Heart of Texas Rally:
David Trail and a passenger to be named.
Donny and Pamela Phillps
Nick Getzendanner
David Whitford
Randy McCamey
Brain Walters
Rusty Allen
Betsy Young
Owen Quarles 
Ron Milleman
Jim Howard
Jim Orr
Bobby Kent
Rusty Baldwin
And 7 have asked to give the "Unique" bonus a try.

Unique Bonus

2013 Heart of Texas Rally “Unique” Bonus

On February 23, 2013, the “Unique” Bonus of the 2013 Heart of Texas (HOT) Rally will be available by request for paid participants.   The “Unique” Bonus is designed to give a rider an idea of the theme of this year’s HOT Rally, provide points for a progressive beginning bonus total and earn an official Heart of Texas Rally Ride Certificate.  As with past HOT Rallies, I work hard to ensure there are endless combinations of bonuses for participants to collect in order to win the Heart of Texas.  The “Unique” Bonus doesn’t necessarily give one an upper hand, but it wouldn't hurt either.  By participating in the “Unique” Bonus, a competitor will have the opportunity to partake in a few added challenges for a chance at bonus points along the way.  In the end, it all depends on the rider finding the “Unique” Bonus and collecting those additional bonus points.

Along with the “Unique” Bonus is an official Heart of Texas Rally Ride Certificate that a paid participant can earn as well, which will be presented to those who have fulfilled all the requirements in Brady, TX.  There are four levels of certificates which are as follows:

 Leather Rider, for 500 miles traveled one way in a 24 hour period to the “Unique” bonus location.

Silver Rider, for 750 miles traveled one way in a 24 hour period to the “Unique” bonus location.

Gold Rider, for 1000 miles traveled one way in a 24 hour period to the “Unique” bonus location.

Diamond Rider, for 1500 miles traveled one way in a 24 hour period to the “Unique” bonus location.

Each certificate listed above will be awarded in sequential order and numbered to represent this accomplishment.  If a rider completes any of the four levels before another rider, the certificate will state that achievement proudly as the first to do so.

“Unique” Bonus and Heart of Texas Rally Certificate Requirements.

1. You shall follow all the general rules of the Heart of Texas Rally that pertain to acquiring the “Unique” Bonus location and any level of Heart of Texas Rally Certificate.  General rules can be found here.

2. Upon request I will email the clue to the location of the “Unique” Bonus on February 23rd, 2013, thru April 14, 2013.  This information is not to be shared with anyone else.

 3. If you decide to collect the “Unique” Bonus, you must email me your route itinerary within 24 hours of your indicated departure, as well as a link to your SPOT track site if applicable.

4. If you decide to collect the “Unique” Bonus, you must ride at least 500 documented miles one way to the “Unique” Bonus location within a 24 hour period.  Documents for this ride shall include a route itinerary, a start receipt, fuel receipts and an end receipt. Please note; use of SPOT tracks can be used as an alternative to documentation. You must send OK messages from your Start, any stops and from the “Unique” Bonus location.

5. You shall be required to photograph the “Unique” Bonus with a rally flag included in the photograph.  The photograph shall be emailed or text to me within 30 minutes after obtaining the end receipt or if using SPOT, the OK message from the “Unique” Bonus location.

6. A copy of all receipts shall be sent to me by either mail or email by April 16, 2013.