1-Day_Classic_Event_Regulations
2010 SHANNONS 1-DAY CLASSIC REGULATIONS
1. The event
- The 2010 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, these and any further regulations issued and will take
place in the Perth metropolitan area on September 19th, 2010 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, Steward – Natalie Holburn
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).details are: 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 the transport stages 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
recommended in open cars where 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 8.50am at the
location of the first competition driving venue. Details will be advised to
competitors. IMPORTANT: Any crew member not attending and signing-on will
receive a 50 point penalty. Sign-on will be strictly from 8.30-8.50am.
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.
d. Must have a comprehensive first aid kit (suggest St Johns Ambulance Motor
Major Trauma kit #1231)
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, September 18th at Wheels World, 4 Carbon Court,
Osborne Park. Scrutineering will be between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Helmets,
competition Licenses and Civil Drivers Licenses will also be checked at
Registration once cars have passed Scrutineering checks. Scrutineering for
country entries only will take place before the start – by appointment only.
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 $625 per
car. A discount of $100 is applicable to cars built pre-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 provided they are holders of
appropriate licenses. 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 September 1st 75% will be refunded, between
September 2nd and September 10th 50% will be refunded, from September
11th 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, all on sealed surfaces, none of which are open
public roads. A schedule of the stages, and details of Transport sections
linking these will be provided to competitors in the Roadbooks.
8. Results &
Scoring
- The
overall results of the event will be determined on an outright performance basis
(not handicapped). Competitors that Do Not Finish (DNF) and/or Wrong Way during
a sub event shall be allocated equal slowest time +5 point penalty in any
sub-event. A competitor who has temporarily withdrawn shall be allocated equal
slowest time +5 point penalty in any sub-event, in which they do not compete.
Stewards and/or Clerk of Course may waive, decrease or increase penalties at
their discretion.
Awards will be made in the following categories:
- All up to 1969 - 1970-1989 up to 2-litres - 1970-1989 over
2-litres - 1990-2010 up to 2-litres - 1990-2010 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
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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: Cars will run in numerical order.
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. Indemnities. Every entrant shall sign the event indemnity before taking part
in the competition, the indemnity being set out on the Entry Form supplied.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Protests must be made in accordance with AASA regulations.
11. Replacement vehicles may be used at the discretion of the Clerk of Course or
Rally Director, and only after Scrutineering approval
12. Timing of competition driving sub events will commence with verbal
instructions of “Three, Two, One, Go”.
13. Penalties will be detailed in the Roadbooks supplied to participants.
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AUTOMOTIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT
PO Box 1222, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008 +61 (08) 9271 0101 info@classicrally.com.au
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