2014 SHANNONS 1-DAY CLASSIC - EVENT REGULATIONS
1. The event
The 2014 Shannons 1-Day Classic is a Touring Road Rally organized by
Automotive Events Management (AEM) under the regulations of the Australian Auto
Sport Alliance Pty Ltd (AASA), these and any further regulations issued and will
take place in the Kwinana Motorplex on March 9th 2014 under a permit issued by AASA.
2. The organizers and officials
Key officials are: Rally Director & Clerk of Course – Paul Blank Chief
Scrutineer – Brock Mann Chief Steward – Ian Mann
All officials and members of the WA Police Force are to be considered Judges of
Fact for purposes of assessment.
Automotive Events Management (ABN 37256975662) PO Box 1222, Subiaco, WA, 6008.
Tel: 9271 0101, Email info@classicrally.com.au
3. Competitor requirements
Licenses: All participants must hold either a AASA Club License or
equivalent standard competition license as a minimum. At least one participant
must hold a current civil drivers’ license. Only holders of a civil drivers’
license may drive on public roads.
Apparel: A good quality helmet complying with Australian Standards and the
requirements of Automotive Events Management must be worn by all occupants of
the car during all competition driving stages. Full-face type helmets are highly
recommended in open cars which are not fitted with roll-over protection. Long
sleeve and long leg clothing (neck to wrist to ankle coverage) in a
non-flammable material, such as wool or cotton, must be worn by all occupants of
the car during all competition driving stages. There is not a requirement for
race suits.
Briefing: A compulsory drivers Briefing will be held at 9.30am at the
Scrutineering shed adjacent to the parking area at the Kwinana Motorplex.
IMPORTANT: Any crew member not attending and signing-on will receive a 50 point
penalty. Sign-on will be strictly from 9.00-9.30am at the Briefing area.
4. Vehicle requirements
Vehicles entered in the event must comply with the following. The vehicle:
a. Must be roadworthy
b. Must be fitted with road legal tyres
c. Must be fitted with 2kg fire extinguisher/s. This may be one unit, which must
be accessible from inside the car; or two 1kg units, one of which must be
accessible from inside the car (the other may be in the boot). Units to be
current date tagged. Competitors are reminded that the possession and use of
Halon/BCF fire extinguishers, other than where specific approval has been given
by the EPA, is a prohibited Fire Extinguisher.
d. Must have a comprehensive first aid kit (suggest St Johns Ambulance Motor
Major Trauma kit #1231).
e. Seatbelts must be fitted to the vehicle and must comply with current
Australian Standards and the requirements of Automotive Events Management.
Note: Blue triangles, oil catch tanks, additional bonnet catches, roll-over
protection, etc are not required.
5. Scrutineering & Registration
All vehicles must be presented at Scrutineering on Saturday, March 8th at
a venue to be advised. Scrutineering will be between 3.00pm and 6pm. Competition
Licenses and Civil Drivers Licenses will also be checked at Registration once
cars have passed Scrutineering checks. Cars must be presented with the tyres and
any other equipment they will be competing with, including tyres. Helmets and
licences must also be presented
at Scutineering.
6. Entries
Entries must be sent to the address above and full payment made in the time
stipulated on the Entry Forms. All details requested must be completed on the
Entry Forms. AEM is not bound to accept any entries. If an entry is not
accepted, the payments will be refunded. Cost of entry is $655 per car, or $695
from Febraury 17th. A $70
discount applies to cars built before 1970. A vehicle crew will consist of a
Driver and Co-Driver (no other persons may travel in the vehicle), each of whom
may drive any stage. Parental consent is required for any crew member under 18
years old.
Withdrawal: If an entry is withdrawn before the event, refunds will be made on
the following basis. Before March 1st 75% will be refunded, from March 1st no
refund will be applicable. Withdrawal must be advised in writing (email is
acceptable).
7. Competition driving stages
The competition driving stages will be held at numerous locations within the
Kwinana Motorplex and on nearby roads, all on sealed surfaces, many stages run simultaneously. The organizers may
also conduct stage/s elsewhere. A schedule of the stages and details of
Transport sections linking these will be provided to competitors in the
Roadbooks.
The organizers reserve the right to change, add or delete stages as
necessary. Stage details will not be released prior to issuing of Roadbooks.
Stages at the Kwinana Motorplex will be open to spectators. Only one car at a
time may compete on competition stages.
8. Results & Scoring
The overall results of the event will be determined on an outright
performance basis (not handicapped). Details of penalties will be provided in
the Roadbook provided to participants at Registration. Awards will be made in
the following categories, by the Handicapping system as below:
- All up to 1970 - 1971-1990 up to 2-litres - 1971-1990 over 2-litres
- 1991-201 up to 2-litres - 1991-2014 over 2-litres
- 4WD Turbo Class - Outright winner, 2nd & 3rd
The organizers reserve the right to amalgamate categories with insufficient
entries or re-categorize cars if appropriate. An engine capacity multiplication
factor of 1.7 applies to turbocharged and supercharged vehicles. A Rotary
Equivalence factor is calculated by the formula of 1.5 times the volume
determined by subtracting the minimum capacity of the working chamber/s from
its/their maximum capacity.
9. Miscellaneous
1. Drugs and alcohol may not be consumed by crew members while they are
competing. Any crew member apparently affected by drugs or alcohol will be
stopped from participating.
2. The full registered crew must be on board the vehicle for all stages –
changes allowed only with permission of Rally Director, in exceptional
circumstances.
3. Start order will be in numerical order from No. 1.
4. Where the nominated entrant is other than a natural person, or in any other
case not a part of the crew, the first named Driver on the entry form will be
held responsible for all liabilities and obligations of the entrant throughout
the entire event.
5. Upon refund or part refund of entry fees or application deposit the Organizer
shall be discharged of any further liability to the Entrant or Crew for any
expenses or damages arising in any way from their entering the Event.
6. Damage: Entrants undertake to pay any and all costs (including insurance
excesses if applicable) for damage to property incurred by them in any way
associated with their participation in the event, on demand from the Organizers.
Entrants will be responsible for removing damaged vehicles and reimbursing any
costs borne by the Organizers where they have had to remove a damaged vehicle.
7. If a vehicle is damaged it may not restart in the event until approval from
the Scrutineer or his appointee has been granted.
8. Indemnities. Every entrant shall sign the event indemnity before taking part
in the competition, the indemnity being set out on the Entry Form supplied. This
also confirms participants have read and agreed to these Regulations.
9. Entrants are reminded that normal car insurance policies may not cover cars
whilst in competition. Life insurance policies may also not be valid in such
circumstances. Vehicle Third Party property and/or comprehensive insurance is
the sole responsibility of the Entrant.
10. The organizers reserve the right to abandon or amend the event or any part
of the event if necessary. Weather changes may have no bearing on continuation
of stages or results.
11. Protests must be made in accordance with AASA regulations.
12. Performances electronically recorded by participants will not be accepted by
the organizers or Stewards as evidence for protests.
13. Replacement vehicles may be used at the discretion of the Clerk of Course or
Rally Director, and only after Scrutineering approval.
14. A speed limit of 10km/h will apply in the pits, paddock and spectator areas.
15. All Loose objects must be removed from the vehicle. An area in the paddock
may be used to place objects from your car. The organizers take no
responsibility for any objects removed from cars.
16. Support crews may park support vehicles in the paddock at the Motorplex.
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MANAGEMENT
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