SEASON TEAM INFORMATION 2021 8 races across 3 continents for the in 2021

8 races scheduled accross 7 countries and three continents in 2021 Sebring International Raceway makes its debut appearance as season finale The 12H Sicily returns after a successful inaugural event hosts season opener for 16th consecutive year Revised championship structure allows teams and drivers to compete for one all-encompassing ‘24H SERIES’ title

The 24H SERIES powered by Hankook is set to visit eight current or former For- mula 1 Grand Prix venues in 2021, including a first-time visit to Sebring Interna- tional Raceway.

The 24H SERIES, which will be hosted once again by Dutch promoter CREVENTIC, will feature eight 12 or 24-hour races set across seven countries and three continents in 2021. Tellingly, all but one of the nine endurance races scheduled for next year will take place at venues that either currently host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, or have done so in the past, three of which – the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, the , and the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – have been F1 mainstays for several decades.

Next year’s calendar will also feature a revised championship structure, with teams and drivers now invited to compete for one, all-encompassing ‘24H SERIES powered by Hankook’ title, as opposed to the ‘Europe’ and ‘Continents’ championships previously up for grabs in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Titles will continue to be available per class as usual. 24H SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

Conditions to be eligible in the Championship

60% lap rule Only competitors (teams and drivers), which have achieved a minimum of 60% of the laps of the specifc class leader will be classified and only these teams will be awarded with points.

Minimum driving time For a driver, to be awared with points, a driver needs to have driven at least: Minimum 1 hour at 12H race Minimum 2 hours at 24H race In an 24-hour race you can score up to 30 points and in an 12-hour race you can score up to 20 points. The point allocation is based on the amount of cars in a class and can be found in Chapter 1 of the Sporting & Technical Regulations, see article 39.5 Allocation of points In case a team retires and a driver has not yet driven the above specified minimum driving time, he or she will not gain points.

24H SERIES eligibility To be eligible for the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook title, a team or driver needs to participate a minimum of 2 (two) races. All rounds will count towards the championship and there will be one scratch result. The scratch result is the race with the lowest number of points achieved OR a race that the team/driver has not participated in.

Drivers driving on 2 cars in the same race In case a driver is driving on 2 cars within the same division, the car which is notified at the administrative check will be taken into consideration for the classification (points) of the driver. A driver who is driving on two cars in two separate division may score points on both cars.

In the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook there will be the following titles Drivers Teams Driver Champion per class Team Champion per class Driver Champion overall TCE-Division Team Champion overall TCE-Division Driver Champion overall GT-Division Team Champion overall GT-Division Ladies Cup overall TCE & GT-Division Junior Cup overall TCE & GT-Division

24H SERIES TEAM CHAMPIONS The team with the highest number of points of all the classes in their respective division added, will become the Team Champion of their division ‘with the title: 24H SERIES TEAM CHAMPION GT DIVISION 24H SERIES TEAM CHAMPION TCE DIVISION

From both the GT & TCE Divisions Team Champions, the team with the highest number of points, will be additionally awarded with the following title and team trophy: 24H SERIES TEAM CHAMPION OF THE CONTINENTS ELIGIBLE CARS & CLASSES

Most GT & Touring Cars are allowed. When you are not sure if your car will be eligible then just give us a call or send us an email. DRIVERS ELIGIBILITY

Drivers licence The events will be open for any driver holding a current and valid International licence, minimum grade C or for any drivers, driving a car, with Weight/Power Ratio greater than 3kg/hp, holding a current and valid International licence, minimum grade D. (according FIA appendix L, art. 2.6)

All competitors must submit the authorization of their ASN (according ISC: 3.9.4 Authorizations granted by ASNs to take part in International Competitions abroad). On most licences the authorisation is already included on the licence. If not, the driver needs to submit the authorization separately.

Drivers equipment The equipment of all drivers needs to match the criteria of FIA Appendix L. The use of Frontal Head Restraint (FHR)-system is mandatory.

Please note the following for drivers with GT3 cars: For drivers in the GT3 class it is compulsory to have a helmet with the FIA standard 8860-2018 or 8860-2018-ABP

The latest FIA technical lists of approved drivers clothing can be found at: www.fia.com/regulation/category/761

Drivers category (AM, SEMI-PRO or PRO) Promoter CREVENTIC determines the driver category, according art. 8.3.1. Chapter I of the Sporting & Technical Regulations. The CREVENTIC driver category is published on the provisional entry list and official entry list. The driver category is important to know in relation to: Minimum and maximum driving time requirements Team composition (driver line-up)

Driver categorisation procedure The driver categories are assigned per driver by the promoter. The FIA-driver categorisation deals as a guideline. Drivers, that are not mentioned on the FIA-list are assigned their categoryon the basis of their experience and race results.

Driver Category Requirements PRO level FIA Gold or FIA Platinum SEMI-PRO level FIA Silver AM level FIA Bronze, or not on FIA-list

Driver Categorisation and relevant FIA driver category lists The Creventic driver category is assigned, basically according to the FIA-category of the specific driver. Drivers that do not have a FIA-category will be assigned according to their performance The FIA-driver category ONE week before each race is used for assigning the category In case a driver had a lower FIA-category within 6 weeks before a race, he can request to the promoter, that the old category is used for the specific race. The request must be done latest 2 weeks prior to the specific race Drivers that are not listed on the FIA-list will be assigned their category based on their experience and race results. This does not necessarily need to be AM. EVENT INFORMATION

FORMAT 12 and 24-hour races Min. 2 and Max. 5 drivers per car Minimum 1 AM driver per team Limited PRO drivers per team Separate Touring Car & GT Division Free practice of 60-90 minutes Qualifying of 30 minutes Optional: Unofficial private test sessions Grid as per qualifying result

Rae neutralisation / CODE 60 Instead of the use of a safety car to secure areas of danger or accidents, for additional safety reasons, the Race Director can neutralize the race by means of a CODE-60 Procedure.

Creventic strives to improve the 24H SERIES continuously. One of these improvements, is digital penalty notification for more convenience for the teams as well as less use of paper. Penalties will be notified to the team by the Race Director through (a) digital notification to the Team Manager through the team portal.

On the event you will receive a form with your access details to the team portal. When you receive a penalty, you will get a text message on the mobile number registered in the team portal.

In the team portal you can view your penalty, see the time left to serve the penalty, confirm receipt of the penalty and see the status and previous penalties of your car. TEAM COMPOSITION & DRIVING TIMES

Team composition The following table defines the team composition requirements that need to be met by all competitors.

Driver All classes * Class GT3-AM Class GT3-AM Class 991-AM Category (except GT3-AM with BOP-Neutral with BOP-Advantage and 991-AM) PRO Maximum 2 Maximum 1 No PRO allowed No PRO allowed SEMI-PRO Free Free Maximum 1 Maximum 1 AM Minimum 1 Minimum 2 Minimum 2 Minimum 2

* SEMI-PRO drivers line-up To make 24H SERIES more attractive for (young) talented drivers: Additional all classes are allowed to have a team composition of ONLY SEMI-PRO drivers (So No AM-drivers and No PRO-drivers allowed). To participate with a drivers line-up of ONLY SEMI-PRO drivers is only possible after a written request and approval of the promoter. The consequences of such driver line-up are described below: Class GT3 & 991: Such a team (only SEMI-PRO drivers) will be assigned to class 991-PRO or GT3-PRO (respectively 991-PRO-BOP or GT3-PRO-BOP) Other classes: Such a team (only SEMI-PRO drivers) will receive a specific BOP-amendment, this specific SEMI-PRO-BOP will be published in the BOP-Publication of the specific race. (Such SEMI-PRO-BOP can be for example +30kg and -/-5L refuelling, referred to the normal/published BOP of these classes.

Driving times Below you can find the detailed information about driving times

Class Driver category Rule Driving time (sum) Example 12H Race Example 24H Race All Classes PRO Maximum 50% of intitial race duration Maximum 6H Maximum 12H * Additional for all classes (exccept GT3-AM and 991-AM) Except GT3-AM SEMI-PRO Free Free Free with a team composition of ONLY SEMI-PRO drivers, and 991-AM * the driving times are free (so no minimum or maximum Minimum 1 hour in a 12H race AM Minimum 1H Minimum 2H driving time requirements). Minimum 2 hours in a 24H race

GT3-AM PRO Maximum 33,3% of intitialrace duration Maximum 6H Maximum 12H Please note: with BOP-Neutral For ALL Classes, for ALL Drivers to score points for the Free SEMI-PRO Free Free Championship, the Minimum driving time acc. art. 39.16.12 still AM Minimum 50% of initial race duration Minimum 1H Minimum 2H remains applicable.

GT3-AM PRO No PRO driver allowed Maximum 6H Maximum 12H with BOP-Advantage SEMI-PRO Maximum 25% of initial race duration Free Free AM FREE Minimum 1H Minimum 2H

991-AM PRO No PRO driver allowed n.a. n.a. SEMI-PRO FREE Free Free

AM Minimum 1 hour in a 12H race Minimum 1H Minimum 2H Minimum 2 hours in a 24H race CENTRAL FUEL STATION

At the 24H SERIES events a central fuel station will be used. This means that you do not need to bring any refeuelling equipment. What you need to know Each team/car will receive 2 refuelling tags. 1 tag can be used under the Green flag and 1 tag during Code 60 By using the correct fuel tag during the correct flag you can never refuel too much as the amount which you are allowed to refuel is programmed on the fuel tags All vehicles must be able to refuel directly with a commercial type hose as used in usual service stations. You only need to make sure your fuel inlet is prepared to the refuel with a standard (commercial) fuel-pump-pistol Therefore: the refuelling orifices of the tank must be equipped for this operation The use of adaptors or filler bottles is strictly forbidden The use of extra ventilation during refuelling is only allowed in conjunction with a (ATL) vent-bottle During the complete refuelling operation, the windows and doors on both sides need to be closed The team needs to have TWO team members available at the refuelling station during each refuelling operation This is required to push the car away in case the engine will not start after the refuelling operation. It is also allowed to assist the refuelling operation by one or two own team member(s). Refuelling will take place on basis, first come first refuel Team members must wear flame-proof overalls, gloves and balaclavas In the entry fee fuel for the race, free practive, night practice & qualifying is included BRANDING OBLIGATIONS

The following branding obligations are applicable at the 24H SERIES events. Car decals The compulsory advertising of each race will be published on www.24hseries.com

The following space must be reserved for the starting number and sponsor stickers:

24H SERIES

Driver overalls The following badges are mandatory to be placed in the chest area: Hankook badge 24H SERIES badge

Please note: No tyre brand except Hankook may be visible on the driver overall. Creventic can provide you with the correct badges and a sewing set.

Each entry will receive at the first race they participate, a personalised beach flag of 350 cm representing their team, nationality, class and car.

The team itself is responsible to take this beach flag with them at each event they enter in the 24H SERIES. The beach flag needs to be fixed to the pit wall fence. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE RACE

The following equipment mentioned below is required according to the regulations.

SPAA05 Race Position Display Receiver & LED-Displays The Race Position Display System is a system that consits of two 2-digit LED Displays that shows the overall position of your car during Qualifying and the race. The LED Displays are placed on both sides of the car so that participants and spectators can see your position in the race.

The position data comes from the official timekeeping and is transmitted wireless. The SPAA05-RPD system can be purchased at Creventic. SPAA05 Race Position Display Receiver: 525,- SPAA05 LED-Displays: 250,-

Illuminated back panels The illuminated back panels will light up both starting numbers on the left and right door. The panels are only compulsory at an 24-hour race or when the race takes place in the dark. Illuminated back panels: 300,-

Transponder including driver-ID Our Timekeeping partner Timeservice is the offical reseller of the MyLaps Transponders. The transponder including driver-ID can be purchased directly at them: [email protected]

Datalogger All cars in the classes GT3, GTX, 991, GT4 & TCR must be equipped with a datalogger. The datalogger can be rented or purchased at Speedcom AIM Scrutineering. Email: [email protected]

The following type of datalogger is required in each class: Class GT3 & GT4: Evo5 Class 991 & TCR: Evo4 or Evo5 Class GTX & TCX: Evo4 or Evo5 (Only selected cars, see BOP-Publication) Other classes: Not required HANKOOK TYRES

We are pleased that Hankook is the title sponsor in 2021 and therefore Hankook will be the signle tyre supplier for the 24H SERIES races.

With Hankook as title sponsor and signle tyre supplier we are happy to offer the following advantages during the race:

Attractive Hankook tyre prices TYRE PRICES Hankook will support teams individually to make the best choice of the tyre size and compound to use SLICK WET Previously purchased rain and slick tyres at 24H SERIES races with a special Hankook decal F200 Z207 can be used in all 24H SERIES rounds Sizes Price Sizes Because all Hankook tyres will be delivered at the track, teams only have to pay for the tyres they actually used 180/550R13 179 180/550R13 (Please note: Tyres fitted on the rims are not refundable) 240/570R13231 240/570R13 260/640R13315 260/640R13 Maximum competition, because all teams will run on the same high quality Hankook tyres 190/570R15189 190/580R15 Hankook will have rain tyres available for each team (2 sets per team at 12-hour races, 200/580R18 221 210/610R16 3 sets per team at 24-hour races. From experience Hankook can inform you that three sets c an run 4-6 hours under full wet conditions 210/610R16231 260/610R16 260/610R16284 200/620R17 Please note: Rain tyres are not returnable 215/615R17 273 235/620R17 Hankook will take care of transport of all tyres, therefore teams will save on the transport costs 235/620R17279 240/640R18 240/640R18315 260/660R18 At each of the 24H SERIES powered by Hankook races, Hankook tyre service engineers will be available in the pit lane to support and advise the teams 260/660R18335 280/660R18 280/660R18387 280/680R18 During the entire event, private test, free practice, qualifying and the race itself only tyres 280/680R18393 300/660R18 with a special Hankook decal are allowed. 300/660R18399 300/680R18 300/680R18404 320/710R18 For any specific questions you can contect C&R Motorsport: 320/710R18409 250/650R19 C&R Motorsport 250/650R19410 300/680R19 Christoph Stoll - M: +49 175 2420 792 - E: [email protected] 300/680R19411 320/710R19 320/710R19 415

Prices are exclusive VAT, omissions reserved OPTIONAL EXTRA’S

Onboard camera At all 24H SERIES races we will have onboard cameras to add to our live coverage. We are using professional onboard camera equipment, supplied, installed and supported by a professional partner.

During the race this live HD stream will be used many times by the TV-Director to show the viewers all across the globe the real onboard experience.

Having an onboard camera means LIVE International coverage of your team which includes:

HD Live streaming on the 24H SERIES YouTube & Facebook channel, with several fixerd cameras, manned cameras and a pit reporter No delay of the images in your pit box Live commentary of and coverage on www.radiolemans.com YouTube Link: you can send this link to your sponsors, partners, friends and family and everybody can follow the live onboard images wherever they are

Onboard footage is always a spectacular element in broadcast of motorsport, events and gives your team and sponsors the opportunity for more media exposure.

Price of the onboard camera is 2.500,-

In the week leading up to the 24H SERIES events there will be unofficial private test sessions organized. These sessions are regarded as not part of the official event.

The official test sessions can be booked by an entry package upgrade to Medium or Complete, or by booking the test sessions separately. It is allowed to enter cars in the test sessions that do not take part in the race.

The date and times can be found in the time schedule of each specific event. The prices can be found in the entry costs overview document of the specific race.

Rent a car ride At all 24H SERIES races a rent a car ride will take place with a duration of 45-60 minutes. This is a nice opportunity for the drivers to learn the track and to show your sponsors the track.

This is also included in the medium or complete package and can also be booked separately. THE CREVENTIC CREW

At Creventic, we like to do things differently: to create an open environment that s comfortable as wel as professional; to raise expectations and benchmarks through innovation, all while keeping our feet on the ground; to offer the best possible endurance racing experience for everyone, everywhere, with the best value for money; and to give you the most professional and approachable motor racing service you ve never had. In short, Creventic wants to put the fun first in racing

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