The event takes place in the towns of Chesterfield, Cheraw and Patrick, South Carolina, USA.
The rally takes place within the Sand Hills State Forest, part of the Sandhills region of the Carolinas.
The driving technique is also different from other rallies, as the soft sand on the side of the road can be similar to a snowbank, while the braking ability exceeds that of tarmac with slick tires.
Long named "Sandhills Sandblast" after the region, the event was first organized by Greg Healey in the early 1990s.
In the February 2007 event, motorcycles were introduced as part of NASA Rally Sport's new RallyMoto program.