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2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 WELCOME MESSAGE Welcome to QUIT Targa West 2010, the 6th running of WA's most prestigious tarmac rally. An event that has established itself as one of the top tarmac rallies in Australia. The event will run on the last weekend in August, when the scenery of WA is magnificent, ensuring competitors drive in some of the most beautiful parts of Perth's surrounding Shires of Toodyay, Kalamunda and the Perth Hills when they are at their best. Not only are the Shires and residents allowing competitors to enjoy their magnificent surroundings, but they are also allowing them to again use some of the best stretches of tarmac this huge State has to offer. This year our focus will be on the town of Toodyay and the grand finale, being an exciting new city stage, the Killarnée City of Perth Super Stage. These and more are in the Road Book for what promises to be another hugely exciting and challenging event for both Classic and Modern entries in both the Competition and Challenge categories. QTW will host a round of the Australian Classic Tarmac Rally Championship (ACTC) and the Australian Modern Tarmac Rally Championship (AMTC). As in previous years we will restrict the field to approximately 100 cars and we are delighted to welcome back an ever increasing number of repeat competitors. It also gives us great pleasure to introduce and welcome the growing ranks of 'Rookie' entries all of whom we look forward to meeting at the pre-event Rookie Evenings when we will ensure they are fully briefed on what to expect and how to prepare for what is now one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas of motorsport. As well as the main event itself, there are a number of pre-rally functions and activities that are open for all to attend. These include our 'Social and Information' evenings; various public displays and one competitor only track day at Barbagallo Raceway. Details will be broadcast via email and will be available on our website www.targawest.com.au. We will again be welcoming interstate competitors with a special pre-rally function held during the week of the event. Once the action gets under way, the Northbridge Café Strip Show'n'Shine at the end of the first days competition will be a fabulous chance to relax, meet up with other competitors, plus show off your cars to thousands of admirers in the closed street environment. The relaxed buffet dinner on Saturday night is always great fun and the Sunday Night Gala Presentation Dinner will again be a fitting grand finale after the pressure of competition is over! We also fully expect the local Shires to get into the 'Targa mood' over the weekend with plenty of other local activities and entertainment taking place in and around the weekend Service Parks providing something for everyone over the course of the rally weekend. As in previous years our key goals are to provide a highly enjoyable '5 Star' event for Classic and Modern vehicles where the 'spirit of the event' is centred on the taking part and enjoyment of the "thrill of the open road" in a controlled and competitive environment. With this in mind we would draw to the attention of all competitors that it is their sole responsibility to ensure that they drive to suit the prevailing conditions and within their own and their vehicles capabilities, including awareness of the road conditions, the level of safety equipment and that they fully acknowledge their risks and exposure whilst competing. They also need to review their level of personal and vehicle cover and be satisfied that the levels of cover are adequate for their specific needs and circumstances. Finally, QUIT Targa West would simply be unable to run without the enormous support and help from so many of our event sponsors, individuals, organizations, car clubs, volunteers and supporters who so generously give their time, expertise, resources and commitment to make the event run. We would like to extend our thanks to all of them and to ask you to recognise and thank them for their input whenever you get the opportunity over the course of your time with us in 2010. Once again, the QUIT Targa West organising team wishes all competitors a safe, competitive and importantly, a fun motor sport event. Remember, SAFETY is our highest priority. Kind regards Ross Tapper Bob Schrader Clerk of Course Event Director Targa West Pty Ltd Page 2 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 LIST OF CONTENTS EVENT PROGRAMME..............................................................................................................................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................6 ORGANISATION .......................................................................................................................................................7 Article 1 - Organisation...........................................................................................................................................7 Article 2 - Event Description...................................................................................................................................7 Article 3 - Competitor Eligibility ..............................................................................................................................8 Article 4 - Vehicle Eligibility ....................................................................................................................................9 Article 5 - Entry Form, Entries and Entry Fee ......................................................................................................11 Article 6 - Servicing and Refuelling ......................................................................................................................12 Article 7 - Crew Briefing .......................................................................................................................................13 Article 8 - Reconnaissance ..................................................................................................................................13 Article 9 - Maps ....................................................................................................................................................14 Article 10 - Odometer Check................................................................................................................................14 DOCUMENTATION & SCRUTINY ..........................................................................................................................15 Article 11 - Documentation and Scrutiny..............................................................................................................15 RUNNING OF THE RALLY .....................................................................................................................................16 Article 12 - Prologue.............................................................................................................................................16 Article 13 - Running of the Rally ..........................................................................................................................16 Article 14 - Retirement and Re-joining Rally ........................................................................................................17 Article 15 - Chicanes, Restricted Speed Zone & Course Markers.......................................................................18 Article 16 - Controls and Parc Fermé...................................................................................................................19 SCORING, PENALTIES AND RESULTS................................................................................................................20 Article 17 - Scoring Penalties...............................................................................................................................20 Article 18 - Results ...............................................................................................................................................21 MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................................................................................22 Article 19 - Insurance ...........................................................................................................................................22 Article 20 - Accident Procedures/Yellow Flags ....................................................................................................22 Article 21 - Anti-Doping Policy (Prohibited Substances)......................................................................................22 Article 22 - Copyright............................................................................................................................................22 Article 23 - Protests..............................................................................................................................................22 Article 24 - Postponement, Abandonment or Cancellation ..................................................................................22 AWARDS .................................................................................................................................................................23 Article 25 - Prizes, Trophies and Awards.............................................................................................................23 Article 26 - Prize Giving Function.........................................................................................................................23 APPENDIX I - VEHICLE SIGNAGE DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................24 Targa West Pty Ltd Page 3 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 EVENT PROGRAMME Day Date/Time Description Location Friday 21 May 2010 Entries Open Secretariat 0800hrs Wednesday 19 May 2010 Rookie Evening Shannons Club Meeting Room 1900-2100hrs Thursday 17 June 2010 Co-Driver Training Night WA Car Club Clubrooms 1900-2100hrs 265 Hale Rd, Wattle Grove Thursday 22 July 2010 Targa Track Day – Testing & VIP Rides Barbagallo Raceway 0900hrs (additional fees apply) Friday 6 August 2010 Entries close Secretariat 2000hrs Wednesday 11 August 20010 List of entries published Secretariat 2000hrs Saturday 14 August 2010 Documentation verification and scrutiny Dept. of Transport Vehicle Licensing 1000-1600hrs inspection for WA competitors Centre, 34 Howe St, Osborne Park Tuesday 24 August 2010 Rally Headquarters opens Holiday Inn Burswood 1600-2000hrs (See General Information for HQ Hours of Operation) 1600-2000hrs Documentation verification opens Holiday Inn Burswood Wednesday 25 August 2010 1200-2100hrs Documentation verification Holiday Inn Burswood 1700-2100hrs Scrutiny Dept. of Transport Vehicle Licensing Centre, 34 Howe St, Osborne Park 2100hrs Final time to purchase Presentation Dinner Holiday Inn Burswood Tickets Thursday 26 August 2010 0700-0830hrs Reconnaissance of Zig Zag Zig Zag, Kalamunda 0800-0830hrs Documentation verification opens Holiday Inn Burswood 0830hrs Latest Time for a change of crew member Holiday Inn Burswood 0830hrs Latest time for vehicle change Holiday Inn Burswood 1000-1030hrs Crew Briefing (All Drivers & Co-Drivers) VSCC Clubrooms Harrow St (Adjacent to Blundell St) West Swan 1100-1130hrs Re-Present Scrutiny VSCC Clubrooms 1130hrs Latest time for presentation of vehicles for VSCC Clubrooms Scrutiny/Turbo scrutiny 1130-1230hrs Reconnaissance of Prologue Whiteman Park 1230-1300hrs Staging Area Vehicle Assembly Motor Museum, Whiteman Park 1300 Prologue Start Order Posted Holiday Inn Burswood and Whiteman Park 1330-1600hrs Prologue Whiteman Park 2000hrs Official Start List Posted Holiday Inn Burswood Friday 27 August 2010 0700-0755hrs Vehicles Assembly Burswood Entertainment Complex 0730-0800hrs Vehicles Arrive Murray Street, Perth 0900hrs Official Start (1st Car) Murray Street, Perth 1800hrs Northbridge Re-Group Northbridge, Perth 2100hrs Depart Northbridge Northbridge, Perth 2100hrs Leg 2 Start List Posted Holiday Inn Burswood 2130hrs First Car enters overnight Assembly Holiday Inn Burswood Saturday 28 August 2010 0700hrs Start of Leg 2 (1st Car) Burswood Piazza Drive 1815hrs End of Leg 2 (1st Car) Burswood Entertainment Complex 2100hrs Leg 3 Start List Posted Burswood Entertainment Complex Targa West Pty Ltd Page 4 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 Sunday 29 August 2010 0730hrs Start of Leg 3 (1st Car) Burswood Piazza Drive 1510hrs End of Rally (1st Car) Plain Street, East Perth 1600hrs Podium Finish Plain Street, East Perth 1630hrs Post Event Scrutiny commences John Hughes Service Centre cnr Swansea & Forward Streets East Victoria Park 1830hrs Post Event Scrutiny scheduled to finish John Hughes Service Centre 1900hrs Provisional results posted. Holiday Inn Burswood 1900hrs Prize Presentation Function Burswood Astral Ball Room 1930hrs Final results issued (subject to any Holiday Inn Burswood protests) Monday 31 August 2010 1000hrs Rally Headquarters closes. Holiday Inn Burswood Targa West Pty Ltd Page 5 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 GENERAL INFORMATION RALLY ENQUIRIES: Telephone: (08) 9324 4566 (Answering service) Facsimile: (08) 6210 1114 Email: email@example.com Website: www.targawest.com.au CORRESPONDENCE: Address all correspondence to: The Event Secretary Targa West PO Box 1001 Hillarys WA 6923 Telephone: (08) 9324 4566 Facsimile: (08) 6210 1114 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com No responsibility will be accepted by the organisers for any correspondence sent to any other address RALLY HEADQUARTERS: Burswood Entertainment Complex 201 Great Eastern Highway, Burswood Hours of operation from: Tuesday 24 August 1600-2000hrs Wednesday 25 August 1200-2100hrs Thursday 26 August 0700-2200hrs Friday 27 August 0700-2300hrs Saturday 28 August 0700-2200hrs Sunday 29 August 0700-1900hrs Monday 30 August 0900-1000hrs Telephone No. (08) 6364 8733 Facsimile No. (08) 6210 1114 OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD: Burswood Entertainment Complex 201 Great Eastern Highway, Burswood The Notice Board will be in operation at Event HQ from 1800hrs on Tuesday 24 August until 1000hrs Monday 31 August. MEDIA ENQUIRIES: Media Liaison & Promotion Alison Macqueen Telephone: 0447 126 905 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com MEDIA CENTRE: Holiday Inn Burswood Entertainment Complex 201 Great Eastern Highway, Burswood The Media Centre will be in operation during office hours. Media registration forms can be downloaded from the website and then signed and submitted to the Rally Office Targa West Pty Ltd Page 6 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 ORGANISATION ARTICLE 1 - ORGANISATION 1.1 The 2010 Quit Targa West will be a National Special Stage Tarmac Rally, run under the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the National Competition Rules (NCR) of the Confederation of Australian Motorsport Ltd (CAMS), the National Rally Code, the Tarmac Rally Standing Regulations, the Australian Classic Tarmac Rally Championship Sporting Regulations (Classic Competitors ONLY), Australian Modern Tarmac Rally Championship Sporting Regulations (Eligible Competitors ONLY), these Event Supplementary Regulations and any authorised Bulletins. This Event will be conducted under and in accordance with CAMS OH&S and Risk Management Policies, which can be found on the CAMS website at www.cams.com.au 1.2 The Event will be conducted using A to A Timing as per National Rally Code Appendix A. 1.3 The CAMS Permit Number authorising the event is 810/2908/01. 1.4 The organiser and promoter of the 2010 Quit Targa West to take place on 26-29 August 2010, will be Targa West Pty Ltd ABN number 93 094 853 133. 1.5 OFFICIALS OF THE RALLY CAMS Observer TBA CAMS Stewards of the Meeting Roger Brown Phil Bolden Rod Pearson CAMS Tarmac Rally Technical Commissioner Sam Krieger Event Checker Leo Iriks 1.6 ORGANISING COMMITTEE Clerk of Course Ross Tapper Event Director* Bob Schrader Deputy Clerk of Course Peter Macneall Event Secretary Christine Schrader Compliance Checker Hugh Butler Operations Coordinator Dieter von Mollendorf Assistant Clerk of Course Haydn Joss Competitor Relations Officers Bob Whyatt Phone: 0418 816 889 Brendan Hagarty Phone: 0434 604 800 Chief Medical Officer Dr Rik Hagen Emergency Services Manager Geoff Becker Chief Spectator Marshal TBA Results Manager Simon Kirke Media Manager Alison Macqueen Communications Manager Bruce Williams Chief Scrutineer Shane Williams Phone: 0438 819 443 Chief Marshal TBA Chaplain Kim van Keule *The Event Director is responsible for commercial and non sporting matters only. ARTICLE 2 - EVENT ELIGIBILITY AND DESCRIPTION 2.1 The 2010 Quit Targa West counts towards the following: • 2010 Australian Classic Tarmac Rally Championship – Driver & Co-Driver all crews • 2010 Australian Modern Tarmac Rally Championship – Driver & Co-Driver eligible crews 2.2 The rally will include approximately 28 Special Stages, which have a total Special Stage distance of approximately 185kms and the overall length of approximately 973kms. All Special Stages and Liaisons will be on tarmac. The Event Itinerary will be in the Road Book which will be available late June. 2.3 The Event will consist of a Prologue and three Legs over four successive days. The event will use private and public roads with the Competition Special Stages run within the Cities of Perth, Swan and Armadale and the Councils of Mundaring, Kalamunda and Toodyay. In addition, the Prologue will be run at Whiteman Park, 2.4 The Event will be run under two categories as follows: a. Competition Category b. Challenge Category 2.5 Competition in Leg 1 will be conditional of the driver and co-driver having started the Prologue but not necessarily finishing. Competition in the second and third Legs will be conditional on the vehicle having started Leg 1 but not necessarily finishing. If a crew withdraws from a Leg, competition in the following Legs will only be available to those crews who notify a Competitor Relations Officer in writing of their intention to restart prior to 1900hrs the previous day. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 7 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 2.6 Under exceptional circumstances the organisers may permit changes of crew members during the rally provided that the replacement person meets the requirements of the Supplementary Regulations. ARTICLE 3 - COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY 3.1 Competition Category Competitors Both driver and co-driver shall hold, as a minimum, a current CAMS National Rally Licence. Co-drivers who will not drive during the event may hold a National Rally Navigator Only Licence. Crew members, who hold only a Circuit Racing Licence (Provisional/National etc.), shall be required to successfully complete a Rally Lecture and then obtain a Rally endorsement for their licence from CAMS, prior to The Event. Apparel: Crews must wear at minimum the apparel outlined in Schedule D Rally/Road Tarmac National of the 2010 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport. Apparel must be presented at Pre-Start Scrutiny. Failure to wear appropriate apparel when competing on a Special Stage will result in a recommendation to the Stewards of the Meeting of a penalty which may go as far as exclusion from the event. The Organisers strongly recommend that crew members wear a properly fitted neck and head support system that provides protection from sudden impact injury in the event of a crash. 3.2 Challenge Category Competitors The minimum requirement for driver and co-driver is a CAMS Level 2S Licence. This can be purchased from your CAMS affiliated car club or from your State CAMS office on presentation of your current affiliated car club membership. For assistance in arranging a CAMS Level 2S Licences, competitors should contact the Rally Office and/or their local CAMS Office as soon as possible. Apparel: Crews must wear at minimum the apparel outlined in Schedule D Rally/Road Tarmac Multi-Club of the 2010 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport. Apparel must be presented at Pre-Start Scrutiny. Failure to wear appropriate apparel when competing on a Special Stage will result in a recommendation to the Stewards of the Meeting of a penalty which may go as far as exclusion from the event. The Organisers strongly recommend that crew members wear a properly fitted neck and head support system that provides protection from sudden impact injury in the event of a crash. 3.3 Competitors (Entrants) - (Both Categories): Competitors (Entrants) who are companies, etc. or who are individuals who do not hold another competition licence which allows them to enter the vehicle shall hold the relevant CAMS Competitor Licence. 3.4 All drivers and co-drivers who intend driving shall possess current civil driving licences issued by the appropriate State Government authority. (Refer to National Rally Code Article 2). 3.5 Either crew member may drive the vehicle during the course of The Event except Co-Drivers who hold a National Rally Navigator Only Licence. 3.6 Driver Experience All drivers, and co-drivers (i.e. crew members who intend to drive on any stages) are required to satisfy the organisers that they have appropriate motor sport driving experience and competence to participate in The Event. Demonstrated competence can also include having successfully participated in a suitable and approved, driver training course. It is strongly recommended that all intending drivers should drive the specific vehicle in which they are to compete, immediately prior to the event under conditions similar to those which will be experienced during The Event. The Clerk of Course is appointed by the Organisers with respect to being satisfied as to the acceptable motor sport driving experience of crews. 3.7 The criteria for driver acceptance shall be experience gained as follows:- Participation in previous Tarmac Rallies, (eg. Targa West, Targa South West, Classic Adelaide, Dutton Rally or similar) is deemed to be acceptable experience. Notwithstanding all of the aforementioned, the Organisers reserve the right to review and exclude any driver who has been identified in the past or is consistently involved during this event, in any officially observed incidents. Circuit Racing/Speed Events - A driver who has been involved in circuit racing and holds a minimum Provisional Circuit Racing licence is acceptable, providing they obtain a rally endorsement. This is extended to include hill climbs, super sprints and lap dashes. Drivers with Speedway and Go-kart experience will be required to have had additional experience in circuit racing, hill climbs or sprint type Multi Club events. Drivers must do a minimum of 3 events of these types. Rallying – Gravel Rally experience at International, National, State or Clubman (Multi Club) level is acceptable, however, Club level gravel rallying only is not acceptable if the experience is not combined with some other form of motor sport (eg. hill climbs or lap dashes, etc.). Targa West Pty Ltd Page 8 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 Participation in such events as Bashes and Touring Road Events are not acceptable. Attending a Quit Targa West approved Driver Training Course, specifically with the emphasis on tarmac stage or circuit driving competence is acceptable. This aspect is highly recommended for all first time crews and is available through the RAC Driving Centre or a CAMS authorised National Rally Licence assessor. ARTICLE 4 - VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY 4.1 General 4.1.1 The Event is intended for Production Cars, categorised as Classic and Modern Sports Cars, Sedans and Utility Vehicles, being four wheeled vehicles, capable of legally carrying 2 person's minimum. Only Closed Cars will be eligible for entry in both categories with those in the Competition Category requiring a minimum of a Type 3 Safety Cage. The Organisers also recommend that additional side intrusion bars be fitted. The acceptance of entries of Low Volume cars as defined by the CAMS Tarmac Technical Regulations Article 3.5 shall be at the discretion of the organisers. Competitors intending to enter such cars shall make application to the organisers prior to lodging an entry. All competing vehicles shall comply with Schedules A & R of the CAMS Manual and the 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Technical Regulations. 4.1.1(i) Vehicles registered in Queensland under the "Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Registration) Regulation 1999" require a -Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTPI) extension valid for this event. 4.1.2 If, at the pre-start scrutiny, Wednesday 25 August 2010, the vehicle does not conform to the relevant event eligibility regulations, one of the following shall occur: • the vehicle is to be altered to conform • the vehicle is to be reclassified • a minor ineligibility notice is issued, in accordance with CAMS Manual, NCR 158 • the vehicle shall be prevented from starting The Event. If a vehicle fails the initial scrutiny due to eligibility problems, it shall be re-presented at a time notified by the Regional or Chief Scrutineer, as applicable, albeit not later than 1130hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010. If at any required post-event scrutiny, the vehicle does not conform to the relevant eligibility regulations, the matter will be referred to the Stewards. If a non compliance case is proven, a penalty of exclusion will apply, in addition to any other penalty deemed appropriate by the Stewards of The Event. 4.1.3 At all times the onus of proof of eligibility of the vehicle and/or components, whether options or not, shall be the responsibility of the competitor by way of homologation papers, parts manuals, workshop manuals and/or other acceptable documents. 4.1.4 All vehicles shall be registered for use on public roads. State Authorities, Concessional or Conditional Registration or Western Australian Temporary Road Permits will be allowed. However, the onus is on the competitor to ensure all statutory requirements relating to the use of the Concessional/Conditional Registration or Temporary Road Permit have been met. Temporary Road permits from other states are not valid in Western Australia. Vehicles without a number plate will be required to carry a Targa West number plate in the position normally required on the vehicle. Plates will be supplied on loan by Targa West. 4.1.5 The organisers reserve the right not to accept a vehicle and/or vehicle/driver combination. Acceptance of a specific vehicle in a previous event year or another similar event shall not necessarily mean that the vehicle will be automatically accepted for this event. 4.1.6 If there are less than 4 vehicles entered in any Category, Group, Level or Class, the Organisers reserve the right to move such vehicles into the next higher Class, Level, or capacity Sub-class, as applicable or as deemed appropriate. Challenge crews will not be moved into Competition Category. 4.1.7 Vehicle battery locations are to be indicated on the outside of the vehicle, in a position as close to the internal battery location as is possible. The location marker shall be a Blue Triangle measuring 150 mm along each side. 4.1.8 If a video or any other type of camera is carried in a competition vehicle during Special Stages it shall be fixed firmly into a cradle and shall be checked and approved at pre-event scrutiny. The camera must be registered with the Event Secretary and the Application for Movie, Film or Video Taping Approval form signed. See also Article 22.2. 4.2 Competition Category Vehicles All Competition Category vehicles shall be the subject of a current CAMS Log Book. All Competition Category vehicles are to comply with the 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Car Regulations. The 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Car Regulations are available on the CAMS Manual website at www.camsmanual.com.au Targa West Pty Ltd Page 9 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 4.3 Challenge Category Vehicles All Challenge Category vehicles are to comply with the 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Car Regulations with the exception of the exemptions listed below. The 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Car Regulations are available on the CAMS Manual website at www.camsmanual.com.au The exemptions in the Challenge Category to this are: 1. Seats: May be original equipment as fitted by the vehicle manufacturer 2. Harnesses: May be original equipment as fitted by the vehicle manufacturer 3. Safety Cages and Rollover Protection: Not required but highly recommended. 4.4 Invitation Entries Subject to CAMS approval, a vehicle which does not comply with the eligibility requirements of either of the Competition or Challenge Categories, as defined in these Supplementary Regulations and/or the 2010 CAMS Tarmac Rally Car Regulations may be entered as a Promotional Vehicle in the Challenge Category at the sole discretion of the Organisers. Cars would be expected to be within the spirit of the tarmac rally regulations. All safety requirements as set down in these Supplementary Regulations shall be complied with, and modifications permitted will be specified by the Organisers. The crew shall comply with all CAMS Licensing and apparel requirements. The crew and vehicle will not be eligible for any awards and will not be listed in any results classification. Invitation Category will normally only apply to exotic special interest vehicles. Competitors in the Competition and Challenge Category will be given preference. 4.5 Fuel 4.5.1 Modern Competition Only 98 Research Octane Number (RON) or lower pump fuel can be used, ANY offence for using other than 98 Research Octane Number (RON) or lower pump fuel will carry a penalty up to EXCLUSION. Classic Competition As per the current requirements under the CAMS Tarmac Rally Technical Regulations – Classic. 7.8 Fuel Fuel shall only be commercial fuel or unleaded racing fuel as defined by CAMS in Schedule G (refer "General Requirements for Cars and Drivers"). Be aware that this regulation excludes the use of leaded racing fuels ie. Avgas 100/130 Modern & Classic Challenge Only 98 Research Octane Number (RON) or lower pump fuel can be used, ANY offence for using other than 98 Research Octane Number (RON) or lower pump fuel will carry a penalty up to EXCLUSION. The use of Diesel fuels and alternative energies will still be allowed as per the CAMS Tarmac Rally Technical Regulations. 4.6 Wheels & Tyres 4.6.1 Maximum number of tyres permitted All competitors will be limited to Four (4) tyres for the duration of the event. Up to two extra tyres can be marked as spares. In the event of a tyre being punctured or damaged, one only marked tyre may replace one only damaged tyre without penalty at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer. The damaged tyre will be retained by the organisers to prevent further use. Use of the second spare tyre will result in a 2 minute penalty. The damaged marked tyre will need to be delivered to the Chief Scrutineer no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the Leg in which it was changed. If not a 2 minute penalty will be applied. It is prohibited for a competing vehicle to use or carry unmarked tyres at any time and any breach will result in a penalty of up to EXCLUSION. 4.6.2 Carriage of spare wheel/tyre on boot lid - Where permitted wheels/tyres may be carried on the rear boot lid provided the fitting devices satisfy the Regional/Chief Scrutineer as to their safety and suitability and that rearward vision is not unduly obstructed. 4.6.3 The marking of tyres is obligatory and will be carried out at Re-Present Scrutiny and the Prologue Assembly area on Thursday 26 August from 1100hrs to 1600hrs. Scrutineers shall be considered Judges of Fact for all matters relating to wheels and tyres. A maximum of four (4) tyres will be marked as original and a maximum of two (2) tyres will be marked as spares. 4.6.4 Warm-up of Brakes/Tyres - Crews are banned from the warming-up of brakes & tyres on any liaison. Violation of road traffic laws by driving outside of the road rules is illegal and any crew observed driving in a dangerous manner will be reported to the Stewards for a penalty to be applied in addition to any penalty which may be applied by the Police. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 10 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 4.7 Numbers and Signage 4.7.1 All Event signage shown in Appendix I of these Regulations must be affixed to the vehicle prior to passing a pre- event signage check at the Prologue and remain on the vehicle for the duration of the event. Failure to meet this condition will result in the Crew being reported to the Stewards of the Meeting for consideration of a penalty. Competitors may be required to pay for any replacement signage. 4.7.2 Driver and co-driver names may be displayed on both sides of the vehicle, on the rear side glass, in accordance with Schedule R of the 2010 CAMS Manual; except that vehicles without rear side glass may display them on the upper, rear section of the front mudguards. ARTICLE 5 - ENTRY FORM, ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEE 5.1 Intending competitors in the 2010 Quit Targa West are required to submit the Entry Form, which shall be accompanied by a Deposit of $895 or the Entry Fee in full. 5.2 On receipt of a fully completed and approved event Entry Form, the Competitor will be notified if their Entry has been accepted. 5.3 The full entry fee for a car and two-person crew in the Competition and Challenge Categories in the 2010 Quit Targa West is $5795.00 incl. GST and shall be in the possession of the Organisers not later than 2000hrs on the th 6 August 2010. No responsibility will be accepted for any entry sent or delivered to any address other than as stated in General Information of these Supplementary Regulations. Cheques, money orders and postal notes shall be in Australian dollars and shall be made payable to "Targa West Pty Ltd". Please note: Payments made by Credit Card will be charged an additional transaction fee of 1.5%. 5.4 Fee Payment Once the deposit has been paid and confirmation received that the entry has been accepted, payment is due in full by either of the following methods; a) Pay the total balance due within 4 weeks after confirmation of the entry being accepted. b) Arrange a direct deposit or credit card instalment plan, acceptable to the Event Secretary, within 7 days of the entry being accepted. All entry fees must be paid in full prior to the entries closing date of Friday 6th August 2010. Competitors will only receive the Road Book after a minimum of 50% of the Entry Fee has been paid. 5.5 Payments will be accepted via Cheque, Direct Deposit or Credit Card (VISA & MASTERCARD ONLY). Details on the Official Entry Form. 5.6 Entries open 0800hrs on Friday 21 May 2010. 5.7 Entries close 2000hrs on Friday 6th August 2010. The number of entries will be limited to approximately 100. Entries will be accepted and confirmed on the basis of date order of receipt of the completed Entry Form and associated deposit or full fees paid. 5.8 The entry confirms that the following will be provided to competitors: a) CAMS Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance for all crew members. (refer Appendix I of the 2010 CAMS Manual). b) Competition start in all The Event's Special Stages, all Categories. c) Set of all official maps and/or Road Book route instructions. d) One Service Vehicle and up to eight Service Crew Registrations e) Two door panels with car numbers, rally signage and any additional event sponsor decals as issued. f) Two boxed pewter starter's medallions. g) 2 x Quit Targa West Polo Shirts and Caps. h) 1 x Quit Targa West Rally Bag. i) 2 x Finishers pewter medallions presented to all finishers. j) Light refreshment lunch for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. k) 1 x Twin share room accommodation at the Holiday Inn Burswood for Thursday 26 August, Friday 27 August and Saturday 28 August. Additional rooms and or nights may be purchased at the rate of $180 per room/per night. l) 2 x tickets to the casual buffet dinner on Saturday 28 August. m) 2 x tickets to the Gala Dinner and Presentation Awards Night on Sunday 29 August. 5.9 By entering the event, Competitors agree to be responsible to pay any costs incurred by the Organisers with respect to damage to Third Parties property and/or assets caused by any incident that the crew may be involved in during the event. This includes bollards, water barriers or other items that may be used as chicanes or road delineators. 5.10 Where the nominated competitor is a legal entity, or in any other case not part of the crew, the 'Driver' named on the entry form will be held responsible for all liabilities and obligations of the competitor (entrant) for the entirety of The Event. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 11 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 5.11 The Organisers reserve the right to accept or reject any entry nomination at their sole discretion and without explanation, in which case all fees paid shall be refunded in full. (Refer 2010 CAMS Manual - NCR 83 (ii)). 5.12 Alteration To Entries 5.12.1 The competitor may change any crew member upon written notification to the Organisers up until and including Documentation on Wednesday 25 August 2010. Substituted crew members' licences and other documentation shall be fully in order for acceptability in the category entered. If there is a discrepancy, the competitor (entrant) will either have to down grade the category (ie. From Competition to Challenge), or withdraw, as applicable. 5.12.2 The entered/competing vehicle may be changed upon written notification to the Organisers up until 1000hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010. Should the eligibility of the substituted vehicle be unacceptable, the Organisers reserve the right to reject the substituted vehicle without explanation or alternatively re-classify the entered vehicle from the Competition Category to the Challenge Category. The substituted vehicle shall be satisfactorily scrutineered by 1000hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010 to be eligible for acceptance. 5.13 Entry Refunds Entry withdrawals will only be accepted in writing. The entry fee refund structure, should the entry be withdrawn prior to the commencement of The Event, is as follows: If an applicant wishes to withdraw his/her Entry prior to having their Entry accepted, there will be a $150 administration fee deducted from the deposit. Once the Entry has been accepted, the deposit becomes non- refundable. th If a withdrawal/refund is requested after 6 August 2010 no money will be refunded. However, $2500.00 inc GST may be credited toward an entry fee for the 2011 Quit Targa West event. (Credit will be valid for the 2011 Quit Targa West event only). If unable to take part in the 2011 Quit Targa West event, all moneys paid shall be forfeited. ARTICLE 6 - SERVICING AND REFUELLING 6.1 Only one service vehicle per competing car starting the rally may provide service throughout the rally. This vehicle must be clearly identified by means of "Service Crew" windscreen sticker issued by the Organisers and affixed in centre top of the windscreen. This vehicle is the only service vehicle that will be permitted into the Service Parks per competing car. 6.2 Up to 8 Service Crew members per competing car starting the rally may register. 6.3 (i) Time to service the vehicles will be allowed in Service Parks provided en route. It is recommended that all servicing is done within the Service Park. The length of time available for each crew to service may vary. All services may be used to close up any gaps which have appeared between vehicles. The organisers will endeavour to provide crews with a minimum of 20-minutes at each Service Park. (ii) The speed of the cars in the service park may not exceed 30km/h; failure to comply with this limit shall result in a penalty applied by the Stewards. (iii) When necessary as part of service (i.e. changing a fuel tank or pump), emptying and/or refilling or fuel is permitted in a service park provided that: • The work is carried out under the supervision of a marshal • No other work is carried out on the car during the emptying and/or refilling operation • A suitable safety perimeter is established around the car • Two fire marshals are present with fire extinguishers sufficient in capacity and suitable for use on flammable liquids • Only sufficient fuel is added to reach the next refuel zone. 6.4 Service Parks are designated as either Major or Minor Services (See Itinerary) • Major Service - Crews will be able to park adjacent to their service vehicle and may perform any work necessary. • Minor Service - Crews will be parked separately from their service vehicle and may perform limited service using hand tools only. 6.5 In Service Parks, except the Burswood Service Park, cars may only be washed by use of a sponge from a bucket. Where oils, solvents and degreasing fluids are used all residues must be securely contained and not be allowed to come in contact with the ground. The use of pressure cleaners is prohibited. Breaches noted by an official of the rally will result in a report to the Stewards with a recommendation that a fine be applied. A car washing facility may be available at the entrance to the Service Park. If provided, approval is granted for the crew alone to use this facility. The washing of cars is prohibited in the Burswood Service Park. A list of nearby car washing facilities will be provided in the Rally Guide. The washing of cars in commercial car washes along the route is acceptable. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 12 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 6.6 In exceptional circumstances, vehicles may be removed from the overnight Parc Ferme in Legs 1 & 2, with the permission of the organisers, to a workshop or other place of vehicle repair. These vehicles must return to the Overnight Parc Ferme by 0700hrs on Saturday or Sunday morning and will be subject to inspection by the scrutineers before being allowed to start the following Leg. 6.7 Refuelling is only permitted in the event designated Refuel Parks or from pumps at service stations along the route. This applies from the Start. Conditions of refuelling are: (i) Up to two Service Crew members per competing vehicle will be permitted into the refuel zone. Accreditation for both crew members must be displayed at all times. (ii) Road side refuelling is not permitted at any time. (iii) Electric fuel pumps must comply with the relevant Standards Australia standard for pumping the specific fuels (iv) Fuel shall be stored in the refuel area during the operation of the service park. (v) Decanting of fuel between containers may only be done in a refuel zone or bunded storage area. (vi) Any action inside a refuelling zone not directly involved in the refuelling of the competing vehicle is prohibited. (vii) In all refuelling zones, a 5km/h speed limit applies. (viii) The organisers strongly recommend either refuelling from service station pumps or a closed hand pump system. The responsibility for refuelling is incumbent on the crew alone and must be done in a manner which ensures that no fuel is spilt. (ix) Engines must be switched off throughout the refuelling operation. (x) It is recommended that the crew remain outside the car during refuelling; however, should they remain inside, the safety belts must be unfastened. (xi) The Organisers recommend that all Service Personnel wear neck to wrist to ankle fire resistant clothing, balaclava and fire resistant gloves, all to an appropriate standard during refuelling. (xii) It is also recommended that an anti-static/grounding strap be connected between any fuel containers and the vehicle being refuelled. (xiii) In the event of a breakdown, the car concerned may be pushed out of the zone by the crew members, officials and team members without incurring any penalty. An external battery may be used immediately before the exit of the refuel zone away from any refuelling activities. (xiv) Any breaches of the refuel regulations will be reported to the Stewards of the Meeting for consideration of exclusion or other penalty. 6.7.1 Refuel at Prologue Refuelling is not permitted within the Whiteman Park grounds 6.7.2 A Supplementary Refuel may be located along the Route. Specific details of these locations will be provided in the Road Book and Rally Guide. One Service Vehicle and up to 2 Service Crew members per competing vehicle will be permitted into this area. Accreditation for the service vehicle must be displayed at all times and service crew personnel are required to comply with Article 6.7 at all times. ARTICLE 7 - CREW BRIEFING 7.1 A compulsory briefing for both Challenge and Competition Categories will be held from 1000hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010 at VSCC Clubrooms, Harrow Street (Adjacent to Blundell Street), West Swan. The briefing is mandatory for both crew members, who shall sign the briefing attendance register prior to the commencement of the briefing and be present for its entirety. 7.2 A fine of $110 per crew member may be levied at the discretion of the Stewards for not attending any scheduled briefing as required by the Organisers and the crew member will be required to attend a separate briefing at a time prescribed by the Clerk of Course. ARTICLE 8 - RECONNAISSANCE 8.1 Reconnaissance of the course will be permitted from the date of issue of the Road Book which is scheduled for late June. In the interest of community relations we recommended that crews drive the course only twice for reconnaissance. The Reconnaissance of Special Stage 3 and 6, Zig Zag will be between 0700hrs and 0830hrs on Thursday 26 August. Reconnaissance of the Prologue will be between 11300hrs and 1230hrs on Thursday 26 August. A Bulletin will be issued notifying crews of the Reconnaissance time for SS1 RAC Driver Training Centre. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 13 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 8.2 The use of Competition Rally Cars for reconnaissance is strictly forbidden except for the Prologue on Thursday 26th August, any stages on race tracks and the Zig Zag Special stage. Challenge Category crews may use the cars they will be competing in. All Reconnaissance must be carried out in road-registered vehicles which do not carry any sign-writing relating to the event. 8.3 Reconnaissance must be conducted within the designated speed limits and respecting all other traffic laws. Crews are also advised that the Road Traffic Act will remain in effect for the duration of reconnaissance and that all road rules must be observed (eg complying with advisory signs, obeying speed limits imposed and keeping to the left). During reconnaissance, roads WILL NOT be closed and crews are advised that they DO NOT have priority over other road users. Members of the public will also be using these roads and will be travelling in opposing directions 8.4 The speed of vehicles used during reconnaissance will be monitored by Officials and Western Australian Police using speed detection equipment and who will also act as Observers in relation to other traffic offences including dangerous driving. Traffic infringements issued by Western Australian Police may be referred to the Stewards for consideration of further penalties up to exclusion. If a vehicle is deemed to be exceeding the speed limit by an Official, a sign bearing the words "STOP" will be raised. Drivers MUST stop. 8.5 The carrying of radar detectors in the vehicle during reconnaissance is prohibited. 8.6 The Organisers can only guarantee that the tarmac section of the road will be unobstructed during competition. To reduce the incidence of crews deliberately cutting corners there may be obstacles (bollards or safety cones) placed off the tarmac. Crews are to take this into consideration when pace noting. 8.7 Any violation of road traffic laws arising from reconnaissance of the route at any time prior to the event or 'practicing' on public roads may lead to crew member/s concerned being denied permission to participate in the event, and being charged by the organisers under CAMS NCR 183(iii) for an act prejudicial to motor sport. 8.8 Any person associated with any entered team found to be in breach of any of the reconnaissance regulations, or who acts in such a manner as to bring the rally into disrepute shall be subject to a substantial monetary fine, as listed in the front of the Road Book. In addition other penalties may be imposed, including refusal to allow the crew concerned to start the event. ARTICLE 9 - MAPS 9.1 Large-scale maps will be supplied with the Road Books. ARTICLE 10 - ODOMETER CHECK 10.1 The official survey vehicle for the event recorded 5.00kms on the Main Roads 5km course on Gnangara Road, Cullacarbardee, which starts near the Overseas Telecommunications turn off and finishes near the Whiteman Park Clubhouse turnoff. From the corner of Alexander Drive and Gnangara Road head east on Gnangara Road. At 980m there is a large white rectangle painted on the road. This is the start. A white rectangle is painted on the road every 1km. 0.0 White rectangle painted on the road. 5.00 80-100 metres past equestrian centre turn off. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 14 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 DOCUMENTATION & SCRUTINY ARTICLE 11 - DOCUMENTATION AND SCRUTINY 11.1 Crews are required to present current versions of the following items at Documentation: CAMS Pass Book/Competition licences (Competitor (entrant), Driver & Co-Driver) Civil Driving licences for both Crew members (not required for the Co-Driver if he/she is a Navigator only and will not be driving) CAMS-affiliated car club memberships (Driver & Co-Driver) CAMS vehicle log book (Competition Category Cars only) Vehicle licence/permit/registration papers, including proof of licence payment Third Party insurance extension (Queensland registered cars) Under the Trans-Tasman agreement, New Zealand competitors competing under this agreement, and holding a current and valid Trans Tasman Visa, may substitute the equivalent MotorSport New Zealand Entrant, Driver & Co-Driver Competition licences. Membership of a CAMS affiliated club shall not be required for such competitors. 11.2 Documentation will be available during the following times and must be completed prior to presentation of that vehicle for scrutiny: Dept. of Transport Vehicle Licensing Centre, 34 Howe St, Osborne Park Saturday 14 August 1000-1600hrs or Holiday Inn Burswood Entertainment Complex 201 Great Eastern Highway Burswood Tuesday 24 August 1600-2000hrs Wednesday 25 August 1200-2100hrs Thursday 26 August 0800-1000hrs Team Managers may represent Crews at Documentation 11.3 Road Books, Service Instructions, Door Panels and Organiser's Advertising will be available for collection upon completion of documentation or at an earlier date to be advised. The Windscreen Number will be provided at Scrutiny. 11.4 Vehicles must be presented for scrutiny at: Dept. of Transport Vehicle Licensing Centre, 34 Howe St, Osborne Park, on Saturday 14 August 2010 between 1000hrs and 1600hrs or Dept. of Transport Vehicle Licensing Centre, 34 Howe St, Osborne Park, on Wednesday 25 August 2010 between 1700hrs and 2000hrs and if required re-presented at VSCC Clubrooms, Harrow Street (Adjacent to Blundell Street), West Swan on Thursday 26 August 2010 between 1100hrs and 1130hrs. Vehicles must present for scrutiny according to a schedule to be published in a Bulletin. 11.5 Post event scrutiny will take place at the John Hughes Service Centre, Cnr of Swansea St East and Forward St, East Victoria Park, approx. 20 minutes after the selected vehicles finish the event. 11.6 Following the podium finish those vehicles selected for post event scrutiny plus any others nominated by the Stewards will proceed to the Post Event Scrutiny location. 11.7 The remaining vehicles may leave the finish 30 minutes after the last car in their competition (Challenge or Competition) reaches the final control. 11.8 Competitors are advised that any in-car video or moving film cameras must be installed in the vehicle prior to scrutineering so that the camera and its mounting can be inspected. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 15 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 RUNNING OF THE RALLY ARTICLE 12 - PROLOGUE 12.1.1 The Organisers will locate a staging area, which is not considered a Parc Fermé at the Prologue which will be held at the Motor Museum, Whiteman Park immediately prior to the start of the Prologue. It is the crew's responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is placed in this staging area between 1230hrs and 1300hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010. It is not necessary that a member of the crew be the person who places the vehicle in the staging area. A map of the location and directions will be provided to competitors with the road book. 12.1.2 The Prologue will start at 1330hrs on Thursday 26 August 2010. 12.1.3 The Starting Order for the Prologue will be in the seeded order, based on past event performance and/or committee agreement. The Challenge Category crews will start first followed by the Competition Category with the slowest vehicle starting first. 12.1.4 Cars will be timed on this stage by electronic means commencing from the start signal being given. A car may start whilst the previous car is still completing their run over the stage. 12.1.5 Each crew will be given a 30 second warning prior to their start time and will then be given a countdown of 15, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 12.1.6 If a yellow flag is displayed at any location on the Prologue, a driver must immediately make a significant reduction in speed. The Clerk of Course may allow a vehicle affected by the display of the yellow flag to contest the Prologue again. If circumstances do not permit this, the Clerk of Course will propose to the Stewards an allocated time for the crew on the Prologue. 12.1.7 Any crew failing to complete the Prologue in the correct manner described in the Supplementary Regulations and the Road Book will be allocated a time for the stage for the purposes of allocating a start position for Leg 1. 12.1.8 All Yellow Flag marshals at the Prologue will be deemed to be Judges Of Fact for the purposes of determining if the crews have completed the stage in the correct manner. 12.1.9 Crews are forbidden from overtaking another car during the Prologue. If a crew is in a position to overtake another car they must slow down and proceed to the Stop Control. Under no circumstances are they to pass another vehicle unless that vehicle is definitely stopped or travelling at a very slow speed. Crews affected by this situation may be allowed to contest the Special Stage again as per Article 12.1.6. 12.1.10 After competing in the Prologue crews are to return to the Staging Area. 12.1.11 At the completion of the Prologue activities, the crews are free to leave and are not required to place their vehicles in a parc ferme, however, a secure location will be provided at the Burswood Entertainment Complex for crews wishing to leave their car there. ARTICLE 13 - RUNNING OF THE RALLY 13.1 The organisers will locate an assembly area at the Burswood Entertainment Complex. The cars will then travel to Murray Street, Perth in the order and at the time required by the organisers. It is the crews' responsibility to ensure that their vehicle arrives at Burswood before the due time on Friday 27 August 2010 according to the following schedule. Car Start Order 1 – 10 0700hrs 11 – 20 0705hrs 21 - 30 0710hrs 31 – 40 0715hrs 41 – 50 0720hrs 51 – 60 0725hrs 61 – 70 0730hrs 71 - 80 0735hrs 81 - 90 0740hrs 91 – 100 0745hrs It is not necessary that a member of the crew be the person who places the vehicle in the staging area. A map of the location and directions will be provided to competitors in the road book. 13.2 The start order for the rally will be based on the times for the Prologue at the Clerk of Course's discretion. The Challenge Category crews will start first followed by the Competition Category with the slowest vehicle starting first. 13.3 The start order for each subsequent Leg will be posted on the Official Notice Board at 2100hrs on the preceding day. The start order will be at the Clerk of Course's discretion and will be based on the Start for Leg 1. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 16 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 13.4 The rally will start from Murray Street, Perth at 0900hrs on Friday 27 August, 2010. 13.5 First car will finish the rally at Plain Street, East Perth at approximately 1530hrs on Sunday 29 August, 2010 with the Podium Finish starting at 1600hrs. 13.6 Start Intervals Challenge & Competition Category cars will start each Special Stage at 30-second intervals. 13.7 Northbridge Display Leg 1 - After booking in to the final Time Control of Leg 1, all vehicles will remain on display in Northbridge (James St, between Francis & Lake Sts) until 2100hrs. At this time vehicles will be released and must be immediately removed and driven directly to the Overnight Parc Ferme at Burswood. Vehicles must arrive at Burswood by 2200hrs. It is not necessary that the crew of the vehicle be on-board, the vehicle may be driven back to Burswood by a registered member of the Service Crew. 13.8 Camera Car - During the running of special stages a camera car may run in between competing vehicles. This car will be a non competition car and clearly identified as the Camera Car with front and rear window banners and will start each stage at the same intervals as competing cars. All following crews will be notified that the camera car is on the stage and the road book distance where they are stopped. The crew of this car will display a Camera Car Ahead board and an OK board. On rejoining the stage, they will only do so immediately after a vehicle has passed, and will maintain a suitable gap. 13.9 Headlights must be illuminated on all Special Stages. 13.10 Oil Spills 13.10.1 Oil Absorbent Material Competitors are required to carry in the rally car a 1kg bag of environmentally friendly, 100% organic, non- leaching, non-toxic, biodegradable oil absorbent material. The organisers will have this for sale at scrutiny at the cost of $15.00 per 1kg bag or crews may source their own. 13.10.2 Damaged Motor resulting in a Oil Leak If a competitor damages a motor which results in an oil leak, they must immediately pull off the driving line and stop as soon as safe to do so. Caution triangles are then to be shown 50m before the oil spillage. They are then to spread the oil absorbent material where the bulk of the leaked oil has been deposited Crews are to do this in a safe manner with one member warning the other of on coming cars and showing the OK board. ARTICLE 14 – RETIREMENT AND RE-JOINING RALLY 14.1 Crews who withdraw from the rally must complete the form at the back of the Road Book – "Notification of Withdrawal From Rally" and submit it to a Competitor Relations Officer, Sweep Vehicle or a Control Official. They are to complete the form indicating if they are withdrawing from the Event altogether or if they will be rejoining. Any car unable to continue to follow the route for any reason will be able to rejoin the event at a subsequent Service Out or Regroup Out Control under the conditions outlined in NRC Article 6.10 and will be eligible to be classified in the Event results. Crews missing one or more special stages will be classified behind those crews who have completed all stages. 14.2 Special Stages will be closed when the Fast Sweep (Car 999) enters the stage. Any crew who arrive at a Special Stage Time Control within their Late Time Limit but after the stage has 'closed' are to book into the Time Control if possible and then to drive the stage abiding by all applicable road regulations or if this is not practicable they must go directly to the next possible Time Control. A derived time considered by the Stewards to be the fairest will be given to the crew for the missed stages. Crews are to enter their own start & finish times on the Time Card. 14.3 Any crew who stops on a Stage and is passed by the Fast Sweep (Car 999) is deemed to have withdrawn from that Stage. If they rejoin the stage they are to drive the stage abiding by all applicable road regulations. If their rejoin is deemed to be within their Late Time Limit they may be allocated a time for that stage by the Stewards otherwise this will be treated as a missed stage. 14.4 Any competitor who withdraws from a Leg and fails to notify a Competitor Relations Officer, Sweep Vehicle or a Control Official by 2000hrs of their intent to rejoin will not be included in the Start Order for the following Leg. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 17 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 ARTICLE 15 – CHICANES, RESTRICTED SPEED ZONE, RESTRICTED SPEED POINTS & COURSE MARKERS 15.1 Chicanes or Course Markers may be set up in Special Stages (including the Prologue). The Chicanes and Course Markers will be constructed from bollards and in some cases incorporate islands in the middle of the road. Any vehicle hitting any part of the chicane or course markers (bollards) or failing to traverse a chicane correctly will result in the following penalties: 1st Offence: 30 seconds 2nd Offence: 1 Minute 3rd Offence: 5 Minutes 4th Offence: Reported to the Stewards and a penalty of up to exclusion may be applied. The standard layout to be used for the chicanes is shown in the Rally Guide and on the website. 15.2 Inappropriate Overtaking is not permitted between the 200m warning board and the chicane. The penalty for doing so will be 5 minutes per occurrence. 15.3 If for any reason a chicane is damaged or a car is stopped just after a chicane the officials located at the chicane will display an orange cone & flag. When the flag is displayed each crew must slow down after the 200m board to a non-competitive speed. They must exercise extreme caution and be prepared to stop before proceeding carefully through the chicane. 15.4 Course Markers To prevent 'cutting' of corners by competitors and gravel subsequently being thrown across the road surface, Course Markers comprising of either large Orange Bollards which may be placed on the gravel edge of the tarmac or any road marker (i.e. white post) placed by a Statutory Authority. Organisers reserve the right to place these at any location and drivers should drive accordingly i.e. do not plan to cut any corner. In addition to the penalties in Article 15.1 competitors will be penalised 5 minutes for each offence a competitor is deemed to have a cut a corner. Competitors are also reminded that under National Rally Code Article 3.1(xi) the penalty for deviating from the course may be up to Exclusion, see below. (xi) In special stage rallies all crews will receive a road book containing a detailed description of the compulsory route which has to be followed. Any deviation from this route will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a penalty up to exclusion. Crews must keep exactly to the route set out in the Road Book, without leaving the defined road or service park unless the Stewards decide there is a case for force majeure. Exceptions will be for deviation to Service Stations or Toilets. 15.5 Restricted Speed Zone There will be a number of Restricted Speed Zones (RSZ's) in the event. They will vary in length and crews will be required to travel the distance at a maximum average speed of 60km/h. Each RSZ will have a nominated time to drive the Zone equivalent to an average speed of 60km/h. There is no restriction on the speed of entering or leaving the Restricted Speed Zones. The following rules will apply: a) A timing system will be used to determine the time taken by vehicles through the zone. b) Approach warning boards will be erected at 300m, 200m and 100m prior to the start of a 'Restricted Speed Zone'. c) The start and finish of the Zone will be designated by boards – 'Start Restricted Speed Zone' and 'Finish Restricted Speed Zone'. d) Overtaking is permissible within the Speed Zone where there is a significant speed difference between vehicles. Vehicles must not accelerate to overtake a vehicle in front and then slow down so as to impede that vehicles progress. Officials appointed by the organisers will observe any undisciplined overtaking. e) Vehicles must not stop or impede another driver. The following penalties will apply for actions within a Restricted Speed Zone: • For traversing the RSZ in less than the nominated time by up to 3 seconds – 1 second per second. • For traversing the RSZ in less than the nominated time by greater than 3 seconds and not more than 10 seconds – 10 seconds per second • For traversing the RSZ in less than the nominated time by greater than 10 seconds – 5 minutes. • For stopping or impeding another driver – 5 minutes. • Inappropriate overtaking – 5 minutes. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 18 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 15.6 Restricted Speed Point There will be a number of Restricted Speed Points (RSP's) in the event. RSP's are points where you will be required to slow down below 60km/h at approximately the point marked on the course with a designated 'RSP' board. The following rules will apply: a) A Radar system will be used to determine the speed of the vehicle. On approaching the Point you will see a cluster of red lights located on the RHS of the road. You MUST slow to 60km/h or below in close proximity to the RSP sign which is located 100m before the lights. On obtaining this speed the lights will be turned OFF and you are free to return to full competition speed. b) Approach warning boards will be erected at 300m, 200m and 100m prior to the RSP. The following penalties will apply at a Restricted Speed Point: a) First reported incident in any Leg of the lowest displayed speed exceeding 60km/h but not exceeding 70km/h –a penalty of 30 seconds. b) Two reported incidents in any Leg of the lowest displayed speed exceeding 60km/h OR first reported incident exceeding 70km/h – a penalty of 1 minute. c) Two reported incidents exceeding 70km/h OR first reported incident of exceeding 80km/h – a penalty of 2 minutes. The Stewards shall determine such other penalties as may be deemed fit, in addition to the minimum mandatory penalties outlined above. ARTICLE 16 - CONTROLS AND PARC FERMÉ 16.1 Crews may check in early at all Time Controls shown with 'E' alongside the 1st Car time in the Itinerary. 16.2 Entry into Time Control and Start Control: The Official Rally Time will be displayed on a large Digital Display Board which will be visible from the Yellow Clock Board. If arriving early Crews must Stop before the Yellow Clock Board and await their due Arrival Time. Crews will be "booked in" when they drive past the Yellow Clock Board into the Control Area. Co-Drivers are NOT to walk into the Control area. Both driver and co-driver must be in the car with helmets on, driving suits done up, belts on and ready to rally. The Road Card is to be handed to the Official who will come to you and who will Record your Arrival Time. Penalties exist for early or late arrival at Time Controls. You are required to drive past the Yellow Clock Board within the 30-seconds after your due Arrival Time. If the event is delayed and it is not possible to enter the stage on time, the official will come to your car. On moving to the Start Control the Timekeeper will allocate you a Start Time and your attention should then be directed to the Start Clock. 16.3 Special Stage Starts - Crews will be given a 15 second warning and will start when the display clock shows their start time for that stage. These clocks will show Hours/Minutes/Seconds and will be electronically coupled to a start detection device (beam) which will be located just in front of the start line. The breaking of the beam prior to the start signal shall be deemed to be a false start. Should the electronic starting system fail the start will be given manually by the officials. 16.4 Arrival at Stop Control: The Road Card is to be given to the Official who will fill in your Flying Finish Time and you are to calculate the Special Stage Time Taken. The Organisers will take the card from you at the Service Park and a copy of it will be given to you for your records. 16.5 Officials Help Board The organisers will be providing Road Closures with an emergency board; this will have the word HELP printed in red on a white background. If urgent medical assistance is required or the safety of the stage may be seriously compromised and the officials have no other means of communications, they are to display the HELP board to passing rally cars. The rally crew must then notify the Stop Control that an official has displayed the board and the Stage will be stopped while a FIV is dispatched to investigate. If the official is showing signs of extreme emergency, waving arms etc, it is expected that the competitor will stop to investigate. Normal rules will apply for compassionate time compensation. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 19 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 SCORING, PENALTIES AND RESULTS ARTICLE 17 – SCORING PENALTIES 17.1 Results will be determined by the application of time taken on the special stages plus any penalties, if any, for each competing crew. Total time for all crews will be expressed in hours, minutes and seconds. 17.2 Competition Category Timing Penalties As per National Rally Code and A to A Timing. 17.3 Missed Stages For any stage missed, except as provided for in Article 14.2 & 14.3, a crew will be allocated a time equal to the slowest time on that stage plus 30 seconds. Crews missing one or more special stages will be classified behind those crews who have completed all stages and then in order of the number of stages completed and the lowest total times within each group of crews completing the same number of stages. 17.3 Challenge Category Time Penalties As per National Rally Code and A to A Timing. A maximum speed of 130km/h applies for all Challenge Category Competitors. 17.4 For reasons of safety, a maximum speed of 130km/h applies for all Challenge Category Competitors. All cars will be fitted with a GPS Speed Monitoring device. The GPS Speed Monitor actively monitors the speed of the vehicle, and displays an alarm if limits have been exceeded. All data obtained from the GPS Speed Monitor will be deemed to have the same authority as information received from a Judge of Fact Instructions regarding collection, fitting and return of the GPS Speed Monitoring device will be issued to these crews at documentation. The installation of this device will be checked at scrutiny. Any misuse of the equipment will result in the competitor being reported to the Stewards who may impose penalties which may go as far as exclusion. Each of these crews will be provided with a power cable 3 weeks before the event which must be installed before pre-start scrutiny. Competitors may choose to provide their own power source. It is recommended that all crews install their own warning or speed limiting device. The unit has two alarm conditions, one being where the maximum speed of 130km/h has been exceeded for more than 10 seconds in a 10-minute period, while the second is when an absolute speed of 135km/h has been exceeded. An independent status alarm monitors the operation of the unit to detect events that could indicate tampering with the unit or GPS signal to try and defeat the unit. Once tripped, only a nominated Event Official using a secure key can reset the alarm indicators. The unit has an Alarm indicator that will flash if the maximum speed of 130km/h has been exceeded but within the 10-second time limitation. The indicator will be permanently on if the 10-second time limitation or the absolute speed of 135km/h has been exceeded. Should the particular crews GPS Speed Monitor indicator be ON, they shall be reported to the Clerk of Course. The Clerk of Course shall have the discretion to carry out the following process for any reported incidents:- a) First reported incident in any Leg of exceeding 130km/h for more than 10 seconds OR exceeding 135km/h – A formal verbal warning to the crew, in addition to a time penalty of 30 seconds. b) Two reported incidents in any Leg of exceeding 130km/h for more than 10 seconds OR exceeding 135km/h – A formal verbal warning to the crew, in addition to a time penalty of 1 minute. c) Three reported incidents in The Event of exceeding 130km/h for more than 10 seconds OR exceeding 135km/h OR first reported incident of exceeding 140km/h – A charge shall be laid and placed before the Stewards in addition to a time penalty of 2 minutes. None of the above shall preclude the Organisers placing a charge before the Stewards if the circumstances warrant this action. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 20 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 17.5 Competition Category Maximum Speed For reasons of safety and road surface preservation a maximum speed limit of 200km/h will be imposed. It will be the competitor's responsibility to ensure that their vehicles are capable of complying with this requirement. Organisers may require the fitment of a speed monitoring device for regulatory purposes. It is recommended that all crews install their own warning or speed limiting device. The Clerk of Course shall have the discretion to carry out the following process for any reported incidents:- a) First reported incident in any Leg of exceeding 200km/h but not more than 205km/h – A formal verbal warning to the crew, in addition to a time penalty of 30 seconds. b) Two reported incidents in any leg of exceeding 200km/h but no more than 205km/h OR first reported incident of exceeding 205km/h but not more than 210km/h – A formal verbal warning to the crew, in addition to a time penalty of 1 minute. c) Three reported incidents in The Event of exceeding 200km/h but not more than 205km/h OR a second reported incident exceeding 205km/h but not more than 210km/h OR first reported incident of exceeding 210km/h – A charge shall be laid and placed before the Stewards in addition to a time penalty of 2 minutes. None of the above shall preclude the Organisers placing a charge before the Stewards if the circumstances warrant this action. ARTICLE 18 - RESULTS 18.1 Progressive Unofficial Results will be distributed during the running of the Event. 18.2 Unofficial Results at the end of each Leg will be posted on the Official Notice Board at the Event Headquarters. 18.3 Provisional Results will be published at the end of the Event on the Official Notice Board at the Event Headquarters Burswood Entertainment Complex on Sunday 29 August, 2010 at 1900hrs. 18.4 The Provisional Results will become Final 30 minutes after posting subject to no Protests. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 21 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLE 19 - INSURANCE Crews involved in accidents resulting in property damage are advised that they may be required to pay up to the first $5,000 of any claim to rectify such property damage. Refer Appendix I of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport for further details regarding insurance cover. ARTICLE 20 – ACCIDENT PROCEDURES/YELLOW FLAGS Crews should refer to the page in the front of the road book which details the action which must be to taken in the event of an accident or if yellow flags are displayed on the course. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be reported to the Stewards of the Meeting for consideration of exclusion or other penalty. A copy of the SOS/OK sign (minimum size 620sq cm) is required to be carried in the vehicle at all times. Those crews who require an A4 laminated version may purchase one at documentation at a cost of $5. ARTICLE 21 – ANTI-DOPING POLICY (PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES) The control of prohibited substances is regulated by CAMS Anti-Doping Policy. In any areas where the NCR and the Anti-Doping Policy conflict the Anti-Doping Policy will apply. Drivers, Co-drivers and crews may be breath tested at any time during the competition in accordance with the Procedure for Alcohol Testing contained in the Medical Services / Requirements of the General Regulations of CAMS Crew members requiring a therapeutic use exemption for certain medications are advised to lodge their licence applications with CAMS as early as possible. ARTICLE 22 – COPYRIGHT 22.1 Video & Film It is a condition of entry, that vision taken by competitors from competing vehicles using in-car video or moving film cameras may not be used for commercial use or broadcast or used for transmission without the specific approval of the Organisers. Any vision taken in this manner may only be used for private purposes. Further to this, any such vision shall be made available to the event Organisers on request at no charge who shall be able to use such video, film and moving images for any purpose whatsoever without any payment or encumbrance. The competitor also notes that it is a mandatory requirement to accept the fitting of an in car dashboard mounted event sponsor decal for the duration of the event. 22.2 On Board Camera The organisers reserve the right to fit an in car camera to any competitor vehicles at their sole discretion. In the event that a camera is fitted by the organisers or the competitor, the competitor also notes that it is a mandatory requirement to accept the fitting of an in car dashboard mounted event sponsor decal for the duration of the camera installation. 22.3 Advertising & Promotion Through entering the event, all competitors and crew members agree to the Organiser using their names, personal photographs and photographs of their vehicles in any promotional material prepared and issued by the Organiser. All advertising, sales promotions and publicity material produced by entrants and crew members must refer to the event by its official title (including details of sponsors). ARTICLE 23 – PROTESTS Protests, if any, must be lodged in accordance with Part XII of the NCR. Protests relating to the due and proper compilation, assessment or publication of results of a competition shall be lodged within 30 minutes of their being placed on the official notice board. ARTICLE 24 – POSTPONEMENT, ABANDONMENT OR CANCELLATION The event may be abandoned, postponed or cancelled for reasons of force majeure in accordance with NCR 59. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 22 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 AWARDS ARTICLE 25 - PRIZES, TROPHIES AND AWARDS Competition Category (Modern) 1st Outright Trophies 2nd Outright Trophies 3rd Outright Trophies 1st AMTC (Showroom) 2WD Trophies st 1 AMTC (Showroom) 4WD Trophies 1st Outright Early Modern (1/1/1982 up to 31/12/1990) Trophies Competition Category (Classic) 1st Outright Trophies 2nd Outright Trophies 3rd Outright Trophies Challenge Category (Modern) 1st Outright Trophies 2nd Outright Trophies 3rd Outright Trophies Challenge Category (Classic) 1st Outright Trophies 2nd Outright Trophies 3rd Outright Trophies Ladies Award 1st Outright Trophies Class Awards 1st Trophies if more than 4 cars in the class. Team Awards 1st Challenge Team Trophies 1st Competition Team Trophies 1. The organisers reserve the right to: i) combine categories and or classes if a minimum of 4 entries is not reached. It will result in that category being amalgamated with the next highest a) capacity, or b) modification level. If no such category exists, the car will be eligible only for outright awards. ii) add to the awards up to the start of the event. 2. Competitors recognise that there is no overall Outright Award and they are not to advertise or promote that they are the Outright winners. 3. To be eligible for the team awards competitors must nominate a team of three vehicles using the form available from the website. All vehicles in each team must be from the same Category (Challenge or Competition) and a vehicle may only be nominated in one team. Nomination of teams must be completed by 0830hrs on Thursday 26 August. The winning teams for each Category will be determined by adding together the total time of all three crew including any penalty time of each crew. ARTICLE 26 – PRIZE GIVING FUNCTION The Prize Giving function and presentation of awards will be held at The Burswood Astral Ballroom on Sunday 29 August, 2010 commencing 1900hrs. Additional tickets are available for $140.00 per person by ordering through the entry form or at Rally Headquarters by 2100hrs on Wednesday 25 August, 2010. Note: Two tickets are included in the entry fee. Targa West Pty Ltd Page 23 2010 Quit Targa West Supplementary Regulations 26-29 August 2010 APPENDIX I - VEHICLE SIGNAGE DIAGRAM Area 1: 10 cm H x Windscreen strip W – Shannons Insurance Area 2: 15 cm H x 50 cm W - City of Perth Area 3: 10 cm H x 10 cm W - Competition Number on co-drivers side on front windscreen Area 4: 45 cm H x 50 cm W - Door Plate, Competition number and Fabcar logo Area 5: 10 cm H x 10 cm W - Competition Number on drivers side on back window Area 6: 15 cm H x 50 cm W - Shire Logos Area 7: 5 cm H x 21 cm W - Quit Targa West (dashboard for on board camera's) Area 8: 15 cm H x 50 cm W - Killarnée Civil & Concrete Contractors NOTE: All Event supplied stickers MUST be affixed (without modification) to the vehicle according to these location instructions. Refer to section 4.7 for penalties. Should you have any difficulties in applying these stickers as outlined here on your vehicle, please consult the Chief Scrutineer or the Event Director prior to scrutiny. 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