Excel RallyIt doesn't usually matter where you start, but a noted series is always better. You basically need to plan your license upgrades and when you get to a particular point, you will need to test against other drivers in order to get a driver's position. The one-make series of Excel Rally will allow you to be more competitive(without the Evo's and Subies around) but you also need to expose yourself more, ie. enter the Dutton, the Targa(which is HELLA expensive)
You also need to attend the Rally course and find a navigator(you may be able to con one of your m8's into it, but normally you can ask the older drivers about who might be looking for a seat)