Contents
1 Welcome 3 9 Helicopters 9.1 Registration Process 15 2 Contact Details 9.2 Helicopter Suppliers 16 2.1 Permanent Contact Details 4 2.2 Key Officials 4 10 Hospitality Arrangements 16
2.3 Rally Headquarters 4 11 Accommodation 16 2.4 Media Contact Details 4 12 Media 3 Programme and Critical Deadlines 12.1 Contacts Before the Event 16 3.1 Schedule Before the Rally 5 12.2 Accreditation Procedure 17 3.2 Schedule During the Rally 5 12.3 Types of Accreditation 17
4 Entry Details 12.4 Event Accreditation Process 17 4.1 Titles for which the Rally Counts 8 13 Safety Services 4.2 Criteria for Acceptance of Entries and Closing Date 8 13.1 Emergency Numbers 18 4.3 Number of Competitors to Entry 8 13.2 Medical Services 18 4.4 Classes 9 13.3 Towing 18 4.5 List of Entry Fees – WRC Championship 10 13.4 Pharmacies 18 4.6 List of Entry Fees – Non-priority Drivers 10 14 List of Useful Facts 4.7 Entry Packages for Non-priority Drivers 10 14.1 Airport - Chubu Centrair International Airport 19 5 Service Park 14.2 Train 19 5.1 Service Park Information 11 14.3 Time Zone 19 5.2 Facilities at the Service Park 11 14.4 Sunrise / Sunset 19 5.3 Bringing Your Own Fuel into the Service Park 11 14.5 Average Temperature / Rainy Days 19
6 Two-way Radio 12 14.6 Currency 19 14.7 Tax 19 7 Fuel / Tyres 14.8 Tipping 19 7.1 FIA Fuel 12 14.9 Electricity 19 7.2 Refueling 12 14.10 Mobile Phone 19 7.3 Remote Refuel Zones 12 14.11 Embassies 20 7.4 Safety Fuel Tanks 13 14.12 Visas 20 7.5 FIA Fuel Sample Couplings 13 14.13 Entry Restrictions due to Coronavirus Infection 20 7.6 Tyres 13 14.14 Coronavirus Infection Control 20 8 Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts Appendix 8.1 National Laws / Customs Clearance 14 1 Itinerary 21 8.2 Vehicle Regulations 14 2 Overview Map 24 8.3 Conditions on Driving in Japan 15 3 Service Park 25
This document has no regulatory power – for information only. rally-japan.jp 2 1 Welcome
As a representative of the TMSC (Toyota Motorsports Club), the organiser of Rally Japan, I would like to express our excitement to see Rally Japan rejoining the FIA World Rally Championship. TMSC is one of the oldest motorsport clubs in Japan and has a lot of history as it was founded in 1964. It was the very first club to be officially recognised by Japan Automobile Federation. It is a great honour to add the World Championship as a new page to the long history of TMSC. In the year 2020, COVID-19 has forced many people’s dreams and hopes in a battle of anxiety and fear around the world. What we can do is to create new expectations and vitality through motorsport. By holding this event, we hope the people who love motorsport come together and focus our energies on delivering the excitement to the people. And I hope that such joy will be passed on to the next generation.
Masanori Sekiya Chairman of Rally Japan Organising Committee Chairman of TMSC
Japan has a strong history with the WRC. Through years it has seen six editions of Rally Japan, as well as eight WRC Manufacturer titles, twelve WRC Driver crowns and 151 rally wins powered by Japanese brands. Today, this link continues through success of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, and some young generation drivers as represented by Takamoto Katsuta. We look forward to this year’s event boosting all levels of motorsport in Japan, as well as opening the doors to the WRC for the next generation of Japanese drivers, teams and manufactures. This year, not only the WRC, but many other sporting events have been forced to make the decision to postpone or cancel their events due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. We, as one of the fortunate organisers who can avoid the consequences, must make sure, for the shares of countries that have lost the events as well, to hold this event successfully to entertain the fans and satisfy the competitors and teams. As the organiser of this event, we will do our best to ensure that this event will provide a strong boost to the recovery from the disaster.
Koji Takahashi Chairman of Rally Japan Executive Committee CEO of SAN’S INC.
rally-japan.jp 3 2 Contact Details
2.1 Permanent Contact Details Rally Japan Administrative Office: c/o SAN’S INC. Shinjuku Eastside Square 7/F 6-27-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8469 Japan Telephone: +81 (0)3 6897 4828 Rally Japan Sporting Office: MOSCO 2458-13 Kuragano-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma 370-1201 Japan Telephone: +81 (0)27 3864 365 (Japanese only) Fax: +81 (0)27 3864 375 E-mail: [email protected] * For competitor enquires [email protected] * For assistance with hospitality and accommodation Website: https://rally-japan.jp Twitter: @rallyjpofficial Facebook: @Rallyjapan.official
2.2 Key Officials Director of Permanent Secretariat: Mr Koji Takahashi [email protected]
Communication Manager: Mr Hiro Sato [email protected]
Clerk of the Course: Mr Haruo Takakuwa [email protected]
2.3 Rally Headquarters Chikyu-Shimin Exchange Centre, Ai Chikyu-haku Memorial Park 1553 Ibaragabasama-Otsu, Nagakute City, Aichi 480-1342 Japan Telephone: TBC E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aichi-koen.com/moricoro/ Rally Headquarters will be operational from Saturday 14 November to Monday 23 November. Please check the official programme for opening hours.
2.4 Media Contact Details Mr Akira Amiya, National Press Officer [email protected]
rally-japan.jp 4 3 Programme and Critical Deadlines
3.1 Schedule Before the Rally (Times shown are Japan Standard Time (JST))
Tuesday 18 August Closing date for radio licence applications and helicopter registrations Monday 31 August Closing date for ordering FIA fuel Wednesday 16 September Entries open, Supplementary Regulations published on website Monday 21 September Opening date for media accreditation Tuesday 20 October Closing date for entries Thursday 22 October Publication of Rally Guide 2 Closing date for accreditation requests to Rally Japan National Press Officer Thursday 29 October Closing date for accreditation requests to FIA Media Delegate
3.2 Schedule During the Rally
Friday 13 November 10:00 Service Park open for Priority teams Expo Park Saturday 14 November 10:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Expo Park Sunday 15 November 10:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Expo Park Monday 16 November 07:00 Service Park open for all competitors Expo Park 08:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 09:00 – 19:00 Reconnaissance registration and Administrative Checks Rally Office 13:00 – 19:00 Collection of Reconnaissance GPS trackers Rally Office
rally-japan.jp 5 Tuesday 17 November
Day 1 Reconnaissance (according to schedule in 08:00 – 19:30 Supplementary Regulations, Appendix 2) 08:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 14:00 – 18:00 Media Centre open / Media Accreditation Media Centre 15:00 – 17:00 Rally tracking GPS unit available for collection Rally Office Wednesday 18 November
Day 2 Reconnaissance (according to schedule in 08:00 – 19:30 Supplementary Regulations, Appendix 2) 08:00 – 18:00 Media Accreditation Media Centre 08:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 08:00 – 21:00 Media Centre open Media Centre Scrutineering & Sealing for WRC – P1 entered 10:00 – 13:30 Service Park by a WRC registered manufacturer (by appointment) 10:00 – 14:00 Checking of weight for manufacturers cars Service Park 15:00 – 20:00 Scrutineering & Component Sealing (P2, P3 and Non-priority) TBA WRC Team Managers meeting 16:00 Rally HQ (FIA registered manufacturers only) 17:00 – 17:30 Photographers briefing Media Centre 18:00 – 20:00 Return of Reconnaissance GPS trackers Rally Office 19:00 Drivers safety briefing (nominated drivers only) Rally HQ Shakedown Start List (P1 and other requested drivers) 20:00 Website & Official Notice Board published
Thursday 19 November 08:00 – 20:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 08:00 – 22:00 Media Accreditation & Media Centre open Media Centre 09:01 – 11:00 Shakedown – WRC P1 and other drivers as requested Expo Park Shakedown – WRC P2 & P3 10:00 – 12:00 Expo Park (+P1 who may continue with the other Priority drivers) 11:00 – 12:30 Shakedown – optional for all Non-priority drivers Expo Park 13:00 Meet-the-Crews Public Q&A Service Park 13:30 FIA Pre-event Press Conference Media Centre 15:00 Publication of Start List for Ceremonial Start and Section 1 Website / Official Notice Board 15:00 Rally Show Nagoya City 16:30 – 17:15 Opening Ceremony Nagoya City 17:30 Ceremonial Start Nagoya City 19:00 Helicopter pilot briefing Rally HQ
rally-japan.jp 6 Friday 20 November 06:00 – 21:00 Rally Office Open Rally HQ 06:30 Start of Section 1 07:00 – 22:00 Media Centre Open Media Centre Meet-the-Crews Public Q&A 18:00 Service Park During Service (exact time TBC by FIA Media Delegate) 21:00 Publication of Start List Section 3 Website / Official Notice Board Saturday 21 November 05:30 – 21:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 05:55 Start of Section 3 07:00 – 22:00 Media Centre open Media Centre Meet-the-Crews Public Q&A 18:00 Service Park During Service (exact time TBC by FIA Media Delegate) 21:00 Publication of Start List Section 6 Website / Official Notice Board Sunday 22 November 06:30 – 20:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ 07:00 Start of Section 6 08:00 – 20:00 Media Centre open Media Centre 13:18 Power Stage Expo Park 14:15 Podium and Prize Giving Expo Park 15:30 Final Scrutineering Service Park 16:00 FIA Post-event Media Conference Media Centre 18:00 Publication of Provisional Classification Website / Official Notice Board Monday 23 November 08:00 – 12:00 Media Centre open Media Centre 08:00 – 12:00 Rally Office open Rally HQ
rally-japan.jp 7 4 Entry Details
4.1 Titles for which the Rally Counts FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers FIA WRC 2 Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers FIA WRC 2 Championship for Teams FIA WRC 3 Championship for Drivers and Co-drivers
4.2 Criteria for Acceptance of Entries and Closing Date Those wishing to take part in Rally Japan must submit official electronic entry form published on the FIA Website https://registrations.fia.com/wrcjpn duly completed before the closing date for entries.
By sending an electronic form, the competitor undertakes to abide by the rules and regulations of the competition. Competitors will sign the entry form during Administrative Checks. All entry forms must be received by the close of entries on Tuesday 20 October at 17:00 (UTC +9 hours).
Competitors entering to the national classes will use a separate entry form available on the rally website once entries open.
4.3 Number of Competitors to Entry The maximum number of entries is 60. If more than 60 entries are received the organisers reserve the right to extend this number and to decide which entries among the Non-priority drivers will be accepted. Cars will be divided into classes (and groups) as indicated in the 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations, Art. 12.4.
rally-japan.jp 8 4.4 Classes 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations, Article 12.4 Classes of cars
CLASSES GROUPS
– World Rally Cars, complying with the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 255A, when driven by a driver who has obtained the approval of the FIA. – World Rally Cars homologated before 31/12/2013, complying with homologation extension 100/01 KSR and its WR extension, and with the 2013 Appendix J, Art. 255A. Only WRC cars with an FIA passport issued before 31/12/2016 are World Rally Cars: allowed. RC1 1.6 T engine – World Rally Cars homologated as from 01/01/2014, complying with homologation extension 200/01 WRC and with the 2016 Appendix J, Art. 255A. Only WRC cars with an FIA passport issued before 31/12/2016 are allowed. – World Rally Cars homologated as from 01/01/2015, complying with homologation extension 300/01 WRC and with the 2016 Appendix J, Art. 255A. Only WRC cars with an FIA passport issued before 31/12/2016 are allowed.
Group Rally2 – Group Rally2 cars conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 261. RC2 – Car fitted with Rally2 Kit cars confirming to the 2020 Appendix Group Rally2 Kit J, Art. 260E.
– Group RGT cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 256. RGT RGT cars – Group RGT cars conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 256.
R3 (atmo / over 1600cc and – Group R cars homologated before 31/12/19 and conforming up to 2000cc and turbo over to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 260. 1067cc and up to 1333cc) RC3 R3 (turbo / up to 1620cc / – Group R cars homologated before 31/12/19 and conforming nominal) to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260D.
Rally4 (atmo over 1600cc and – Group Rally4 cars homologated from 01/01/19 and RC4A up to 2000cc and turbo over conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260. 1067cc and up to 1333cc) RC4 – Group Rally4 cars homologated from 01/01/19 and Rally4 (atmo over 1390cc and conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260. RC4B up to 1600cc – and turbo over – Group R2 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 and 927cc and up to 1067cc) conforming to the 2018 Appendix J, Art. 260.
Rally5 (atmo up to 1600cc – Group Rally5 cars homologated from 01/01/19 and and turbo up to 1333cc) conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260. RC5 – Group R1 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 conforming Rally5 (atmo up to 1600cc to the 2018 Appendix J, Art. 260 (VR1A and VR1B homologated and turbo up to 1067cc) before 31/12/2018.
rally-japan.jp 9 National / regional cars Cars approved by JAF and proposed to the FIA can be entered under the provisions of Art. 12.3. These cars must, however, fully comply with the safety requirements as stipulated in the 2020 FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix J, Art. 253, and with all other applicable provisions and procedures stipulated in the 2020 WRC Sporting Regulations (e.g. tyres, barcodes, fuel, restart regulations, etc.).
CLASSES GROUPS
– Group NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) JRC1 Over 2000cc – AP4 up to 1620cc – RJ Category (JAF regulations) – over 2000cc
– Group N4 over 1601cc and up to 2000cc Over 1601cc JRC2 – RJ Category (JAF regulations) – 2WD turbo / over 942cc and up and up to 2000cc to 1600cc /nominal
JRC3 Up to 1600cc – RJ Category (JAF regulations) – up to 1600cc
4.5 List of Entry Fees – WRC Championship Under agreement between WRC Promoter and SAN’S INC. entry fees for Manufacturer and WRC Team, including all WRC competitors in all WRC Championships (WRC,WRC2,WRC3 as defined in the FIA WRC Sporting Regulations) are waived for Rally Japan 2020.
4.6 List of Entry Fees – Non-priority Drivers All fees below include 10% Consumption Tax Entry fee: 450,000JPY Reconnaissance only: 100,000JPY Auxiliary plate (each): 50,000JPY
4.7 Entry Packages for Non-priority Drivers PRODUCT Vehicle Plates Service 1 Auxiliary 1
Administration Regulations Available on rally-japan.jp Rally Guide 2 Available on rally-japan.jp Road Book Set 2 Route Map 2 Programme 5
Event-issued Passes Driver/Co-driver 2
Team Guest 1 (accessible to SS spectator area)
Team Member 5 (inaccessible to SS spectator area)
rally-japan.jp 10 5 Service Park
5.1 Service Park Information The Service Park will be located at Ai Chilkyu-haku Memorial Park (Expo Park) with the following GPS. Coordinates : N35°10’35.8” E137°05’15.2” Detailed final layout of the Service Park and extensive information will be available on the website in due time.
FIA Priority competitors can access the Service Park from 10:00 on Friday 13 November. Non-priority competitors can access the Service Park from 7:00 on Monday 16 November. Flexi Service, in accordance with the 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations Art. 59, will apply for the end of day service.
5.2 Facilities at the Service Park The following facilities and services will be provided at various points around the Service Park: • Toilets • Waste collection * For national competitors; please take your waste home with you. • Lightings (partially)
The following can be provided by the organiser for a fee upon prior request: • Private toilets • Hazardous waste collection • Private security • Telephone and private internet access • Power supply (Electricty; 100V at 60 cycles) • Water supply • Tents and any necessary office supplies
To order these facilities please use the “Service Park Facilities Order Form” from the event website.
Each competitor will be provided with the following area within the Service Park: • WRC Registered as published by FIA (WRC Sporting Regulations Appendix VI) • Non-priority service bays 5mx7.5m or as agreed.
5.3 Bringing Your Own Fuel into the Service Park The amount of fuel brought into the Service Park must be 40 litres or less (including for generators) per team under the Fire Service Act in Japan.
rally-japan.jp 11 6 Two-way Radio
The use of two-way radio is strictly regulated in Japan. Those wishing to use a two-way radio communication equipment must contact Rally Japan Administrative Office
7 Fuel/ Tyres
7.1 FIA Fuel All FIA priority competitors must use FIA Fuel as provided by the official supplier Total Additifis et Carburants Speciaux. Non-priority competitors may also use this fuel if they wish to do so.
All fuel orders must be made with Total no later than Monday 31 August. The system for ordering FIA fuel is completely online and requires previous registration. The registration form issued by Total with payment instructions is available in the “Competitors” section of the event website: https://rally-japan.jp Please download the PDF for registration and follow the instructions. Fill in the form and email it to [email protected]. Please contact Mr Basar directly for any additional information needed.
The cost of fuel, including refuelling service, is €5.60 per litre (excluding taxes).
7.2 Refuelling FIA Fuel will be available only at the designated Refuel Zones (RZ) indicated in the Road Book (Morikoro Service Park and two Remote Refuel Zones, see Art. 7.3).
Non-priority drivers may use commercially available pump fuel. This fuel must be dispensed directly into the competing car from pumps at service stations marked in the Road Book.
7.3 Remote Refuel Zones Two Remote Refuel Zones (FIA fuel only) will be established as follows: • Friday 20 November following SS2 & SS5 in Shitara • Saturday 21 November following SS8 & SS13 in Tsukude
rally-japan.jp 12 7.4 Safety Fuel Tanks All cars must be fitted with an FIA approved safety fuel tank as defined in the FIA International Sporting Code, Appendix J, Art. 253.14. See also FIA Technical List No. 1 (https://www.fia.com/ regulation/category/761).
Fuel tanks must be fitted with FIA-specified refuel couplings (FIA WRC, Art. 62.3.2). Non-priority drivers’ cars which have the fuel tank in a separated place (trunk) with a firewall between this space and the cockpit, may have a normal cap for refueling directly from a pump pistol.
All non-priority competitors using pump fuel are reminded to pay attention to FIA WRC, Art. 62.3.7: cars equipped solely with FIA-specified refuel couplings and using commercially available pump fuel at service stations must transport the adaptor in the car and show it at pre-event scrutineering.
7.5 FIA Fuel Sample Couplings Cars of the FIA priority drivers must be fitted with FIA fuel sample couplings. See FIA WRC, Art. 62.3.5 and FIA Technical List No. 5.
7.6 Tyres (Road Surface: Tarmac) All competitors are reminded of the need to comply with the 2020 WRC Sporting Regulations, Art.13 regarding tyres that may be used. The requirements vary depending on class of car and the Priority of the driver. For all competitors each tyre must have either two identical moulded barcode numbers (one on each side of the tyre / each barcode having a different colour as defined by the FIA) supplied by the 2020 FIA-approved barcode supplier, or: a single moulded barcode number supplied by the 2020 FIA-approved barcode supplier.
The FIA has nominated the following tyre suppliers for Priority drivers in the 2020 World Rally Championship:
Pirelli Pneumatici S.p.A. Viale Piero e Aberto Pirelli n. 25 I-20126 Milano Italy Website: www.pirelli.com Contact: Mr Terenzio Testoni Telephone: +39 (0)335 1227 136 Email: [email protected]
Michelin Competition 36, Rue du Clos-Four 63040 Clermont Ferrand, France Website: www.michelin.com Contact: Mr Arnaud Rémy Email: [email protected]
rally-japan.jp 13 8 Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts
8.1 National Laws / Customs Clearance The general principles of customs clearance are as follows:
(1) FIA CARNET is required and mandatory for all overseas registered cars that are to be driven on the public roads in Japan (i.e. rally cars, recce cars, service vans and other cars). The FIA Carnet is to be issued by the ASN of the country the vehicle is registered in. In order to clear the customs with FIA Carnet, a certification document which is to be issued by JAF (through the organiser) is required. The FIA Carnet and the certification document serve as temporary compliance document and this should be carried within the vehicle at all times, ready to be presented when asked by the police and/or other authorities. NOTE: Cars from countries that did not ratify Geneva Convention (The 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic) will be required to clear car inspection upon arrival in Japan and will also be required to be registered domestically, even if such car has FIA Carnet. The inspection and registration require time and payments. *If the user of the car is different from the person registered with Carnet, an appropriate application form for declaration must be submitted prior to the customs clearance.
(2) ATA CARNET can be used for the following - tools/parts/tyres (those are to be re-exported after the event), and promotional items. All of the items imported under ATA Carnet are to be re-exported after the rally. Even if it is temporary, the import of contraband goods is prohibited.
(3) PRO FORMA INVOICE - please check with the official freight agency of Rally Japan (below) on use of pro forma invoices.
Important notice Those wishing to import high pressure gas cylinders and other hazardous materials, foods, tablewares and medical supplies must go through a cumbersome procedure coming with a cost and time-consuming paperwork to obtain special permission. On top of that, the procedure must be made by yourself. Therefore we recommend procuring these items locally rather than importing them.
With regard to import vehicles and goods for Rally Japan contact the official freight agency below:
Tomakomai Hokuso Koun Kaisha, Ltd. 152-248 Yufutsu, Tomakomai, Hokkaido 059-1372, Japan Telephone: +81 (0)144 56 5678 FAX: +81 (0)144 57 8555 E-mail: Mr Shin’ichi Morii
8.2 Vehicle Regulations All vehicles competing in Rally Japan must comply with and observe all the relevant domestic laws and regulations such as the Road Vehicles Act and the Road Traffic Law, as well as JAF National Sporting Regulations for Vehicles (lighting devices, noise level, etc) except when Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code defines otherwise. For vehicles that are not permanently registered in Japan, two documents (a) and (b) below
rally-japan.jp 14 are required and must be carried in the vehicles at all times. All rally cars and recce cars are required to have (c) Rally Car Insurance.
(a) A translation of the Carnet, issued by JAF and distributed by the organisers. This document serves as a temporary vehicle compliance document. For rally cars this is included in the entry fee, however for other vehicles minimal processing charge will be applied.
(b) ‘Jibaiseki ’, compulsory insurance. All vehicles (including rally cars, all foreign registered vehicles, and domestically registered cars), that drive on public roads in Japan are required to be covered by it. The policy can be purchased at 7,000JPY for foreign vehicles not registered in Japan.
(c) Rally Car Insurance (third party insurance). This is required for rally cars and recce cars. The insurance premium is 36,000JPY.
Those wishing to apply for the above (b) and/or (c) are required to complete an order form available later.
8.3 Conditions on Driving in Japan International visitors shall have a valid Japanese licence or International Driving Permit to drive on public roads in Japan. International Driving Permits must be issued under the 1949 Geneva Traffic Convention and this will be stated on the front of the document. Please contact the organisers if you are unable to obtain such a licence. Swiss, German, French, Belgian, Monacan, Estonian or Taiwanese driving licence holders may request a translation of their licence from JAF. The combination of this translation and your driving licence is valid as an alternative to the ‘Geneva Convention’ International Driving Permit. If your driving licence is not any of the above, you will be required to take a practical test and obtain a local licence with ‘Gaimen Kirikae’ procedure. Detail on Gaimen Kirikae is available on the JAF website www.jaf.or.jp/e/switch.htm
9 Helicopters
9.1 Registration Process All helicopters flying in support of the rally must be registered with the organiser. There will be a standard protocol to control rally airspace and only registered aircraft will be permitted to fly in this space. A helicopter registration fee will be charged. A schedule of landing sites and GPS coordinates will be available, which will nclude the Special Stages and the Service Park. Attendance at the pilot’s briefing is obligatory for all pilots. Applications for helicopter registrations close on Tuesday 18 August at 18:00.
rally-japan.jp 15 9.2 Helicopter Suppliers The preferred helicopter suppliers to Rally Japan are:
Aero Asahi Corporation Mr Ken Suwa [email protected]
Nakanihon Air Service www.nnk.co.jp/en/
10 Hospitality Arrangements
Those wishing to offer hospitality to your VIP clients, please contact Rally Japan Administrative Office.
11 Accommodation
JTB is the official travel and hospitality agency of the event. They will provide a wide range of services including airport pick up, accommodation, special needs for crew and leisure activities such as daily excursions and pre/post event tours. *Accommodation is not included in the Entry Fee.
Accommodation booking from inside Japan can be made online by clicking on the link below. *Available in Japanese language only. https://amarys-jtb.jp/rj2020/
To book accommodation from outside Japan, please contact JTB Business Network. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +81 (0)52 446 5099
12 Media
12.1 Contacts Before the Event
FIA WRC Media Delegate: Vera Dussausaye Telephone: +41 22 544 45 48 Mobile: +41 78 978 96 99 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fia.com
National Press Officer: Akira Amiya Telephone: +81 (0)TBA Mobile: +81 (0)TBA E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://rally-japan.jp
rally-japan.jp 16 12.2 Accreditation Procedure As a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Japan must adhere to the media guidelines as set out by the FIA, the international governing body of motorsport. Please read the following guidelines carefully and ensure that all the information requested is supplied with your accreditation application and it is sent to the appropriate address.
Accreditation provides access to the onsite Media Centre, and other designated areas as specified for individual pass holders at the Service Park, on Special Stages, the finish podium and other locations. More detail on the accreditation guidelines for the FIA WRC is available here.
12.3 Types of Accreditation There are two types of accreditation: Event Accreditation and Permanent Accreditation. Event Accreditation is issued to media organisations and individuals on a temporary, event by event basis. Permanent Accreditation is issued by the FIA to media organisations and individuals who attend the majority of events throughout the season.
12.4 Event Accreditation Process Applications from Japanese organisations and individuals representing press, radio and websites must be received by the Rally Japan National Press Officer between Monday 21 September and Thursday 22 October. Guidelines and an application form will be available on the event website closer to the event. The application form with supporting documentation may be submitted online to: [email protected]
Accreditation requests from non-Japanese media and news agencies should be submitted to the FIA Media Delegate by Thursday 29 October online at: https://wrc.ams.fia.com
Accreditation requests from TV, PR and Promotional Photographers and international radio should be submitted to the WRC Promoter at [email protected] by Thursday 22 October. Requests should be submitted in the form of a letter including all information about the applicant organisation and intended activities on the event.
Note: Websites will be given only one Journalist credential and website photographers will not be accredited.
Media accreditation and media attendance for Rally Japan and all other 2020 WRC events are subject to FIA and WRC Promoter confirmation given the particular context caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
rally-japan.jp 17 13 Safety Services
13.1 Emergency Numbers Ambulance/Fire: 119 Police: 110
13.2 Medical Services
Aichi Medical University Hospital Gifu University Hospital 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu N35°11’29.4” E137°02’55.8” N35°28’06.9” E136°44’01.1” TEL +81 (0)561 62 3311 TEL +81 (0)58 230 6000 www.aichi-med-u.ac.jp/hospital/ www.hosp.gifu-u.ac.jp
13.3 Towing All breakdown services used in a special stage or on a road section are at the cost of the competitor, even if that service is carried out using the organisation resources.
The Rally Japan preferred towing suppliers are:
KUNO Rescue Service Telephone: +81 (0)90 3224 7399
JAF Roadside Assistance Telephone: +81 (0)570 00 8139 (call centre)
13.4 Pharmacies (drugstores near Service Park)
Location (GPS Coordinates) Phone Shop Hours
Drug Sugiyama Nagakute Store N35°10’17.1” E137°02’41.4” 0561 62 9381 10:00 – 21:00
Sugi Drug Nagakute Store N35°10’20.1” E137°01’58.9” 0561 64 2515 9:00 – 22:00
B&D Nagakute Higashiura Store N35°10’20.1” E137°01’58.9” 0561 42 5501 10:00 – 22:00 AEON Pharmacy N35°10’24.7” E137°03’02.4” 0561 61 5520 9:00 – 22:00 AEON Style Nagakute Store V · Drug Nagakute Store N35°10’38.7” E137°02’14.2” 0561 63 1731 9:00 – 21:00
rally-japan.jp 18 14 List of Useful Facts
14.1 Airport - Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) Aichi has Chubu International Airport which is one of the Asian hub airports, with flying to 30 international destinations and to 19 domestic destinations. It is located 40 min drive from the centre of Nagoya, and less than 30 min by Meitetsu rapid train.
14.2 Train Nagoya is a city with good access by Shinkansen bullet train approximately 100 minutes from Tokyo and 50 min from Osaka. From Nagoya, take the subway Higashiyama Line to Fujigaoka terminal (approx. 30 min), change to Linimo and arrive at Expo Park in 13 min.
14.3 Time Zone Time zone in Japan is JST, UTC +9 hours (November).
14.4 Sunrise / Sunset 6:31 / 16:44 in Nagoya on 19 November
14.5 Average Temperature / Rainy Days High 16ºC / Low 7ºC; Number of rainy days in November: 5 days on average (Nagakute City)
14.6 Currency The currency is Japanese Yen (JPY/¥). Banknotes and coins are identified easily. There are ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 banknotes; and ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100 and ¥500 coins.
€1 = approx. ¥122 1US$ = approx. ¥107 1AUS$ = approx. ¥75 £1 = approx. ¥135 (as of 15 July) Japan is more of a cash-based society though major credit cards are now widely accepted especially in most large-scale retailers and hotels. You can buy Yen at Authorized Foreign Exchange banks, major post offices, international airports and other authorized money exchanger hotels and department stores.
14.7 Tax The Consumption Tax in Japan currently is 10%. Price tags may not include VAT.
14.8 Tipping Tipping is not a common practice in Japan.
14.9 Electricity The voltage commonly used in Japan is 100 volts. Plug type is as same as those used in USA and Canada.
14.10 Mobile Phone While most latest models of mobile phone can be used in Japan, many older phones may not work due to different technologies. Most importantly, GSM-only phones do not work as there is no GSM network in Japan.
rally-japan.jp 19 14.11 Embassies Check the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: www.mofa.go.jp/region/index.html
14.12 Visas Currently, nationals of 68 countries do not require visas for short stay (usually up to 3 months). You are advised to check with the Japanese Embassy in your home country before commencing travel to Japan. Competitors requiring a letter of invitation from Rally Japan to obtain visas should contact the Event Secretary.
14.13 Entry Restrictions due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection For information on restrictions on entering Japan regarding measures against novel coronavirus infection, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. www.mofa.go.jp/p_pd/pds/page22e_000910.html
14.14 Coronavirus Infection Control Rally Japan Administrative Office will issue a protocol of coronavirus infection. Please follow the guideline provided.
rally-japan.jp 20 Appendix 1 Itinerary
Rally Japan 2020 ITINERARY (DRAFT Ver. 12.5) 17 June 2020
Shakedown Thursday 19 November 2020 (Sunrise 6:30, Sunset 16:44) SS Liaison Total Target First car TC LOCATION dist. dist. dist. time due Service Park (Expo Park Morikoro) TCSD Shakedown 0.90 0.90 SD Shakedown (Expo Park R Short) 4.78 8:56 Service Park (Expo Park Morikoro) 0.75 5.53 9:01 Shakedown Shakedown totals 4.78 1.65 6.43
Ceremonial Start (Sunrise 6:30, Sunset 16:44) SS Liaison Total Target First car LOCATION dist. dist. dist. time due Nagoya City 17:30 Service Park (Expo Park Morikoro) 26.30 26.30 Ceremonial Start Ceremonial
Start (Sections 1 & 2) Friday 20 November 2020 (Sunrise 6:31, Sunset 16:43) SS Liaison Total Target First car TC LOCATION dist. dist. dist. time due 0 Start - (Expo Park Morikoro) 6:30 RZ Refuel - Morikoro 1 Distance to next refuel (45.20) (60.55) (105.75) 1 44.68 44.68 1:00 7:30 SS1 Isegami’s Tunnel 1 23.82 7:33 2 16.92 40.74 1:00 8:33 SS2 Inabu Dam 1 21.38 8:36 Section 1 RZ Remote Refuel - Shitara [1.95] 2 Distance to next refuel (31.64) (75.18) (106.82) 3 17.55 38.93 0:55 9:31 SS3 Shitara Town 1 31.64 9:34 3A Expo Park Regroup & Technical Zone IN 56.58 88.22 2:00 11:34 3B Expo Park Regroup OUT / Service IN 0:20 11:54 Service A (Expo Park Morikoro) (76.84) (135.73) (212.57) 0:40 3C Service OUT 12:34 RZ Refuel - Morikoro 3 Distance to next refuel (45.20) (60.55) (105.75) 4 44.68 44.68 1:00 13:34 SS4 Isegami’s Tunnel 2 23.82 13:37 5 16.92 40.74 1:00 14:37 SS5 Inabu Dam 2 21.38 14:40
RZ Remote Refuel - Shitara [1.95] 4 Distance to next refuel (31.64) (75.18) (106.82) Section 2 6 17.55 38.93 0:55 15:35 SS6 Shitara Town 2 31.64 15:38 6A Parc Fermé & Technical Zone IN 56.58 88.22 2:00 17:38 6B Parc Fermé OUT - Flexi Service IN 0:10 17:48 Flexi Service B (Expo Park Morikoro) (76.84) (135.73) (212.57) 0:45 6C Flexi Service OUT - Parc Fermé IN Early check-in allowed 18:33 For all cars, (except re-starting crew), TC6C will close at - 21:00 Friday totals 153.68 271.46 425.14
rally-japan.jp 21 Start (Sections 3, 4 & 5) Saturday 21 November 2020 (Sunrise 6:32, Sunset 16:43) SS Liaison Total Target First car TC LOCATION dist. dist. dist. time due 6D Parc Fermé OUT / Service IN 5:55 Service C (Expo Park Morikoro) 0:15 6E Service OUT 6:10 RZ Refuel - Morikoro 5 Distance to next refuel (40.69) (68.79) (109.48) 7 56.86 56.86 1:10 7:20 SS7 Nukata Forest 1 20.63 7:23 8 6.51 27.14 0:37 8:00 SS8 Lake Mikawa 1 (Live TV) 20.06 8:08 Section 3 RZ Remote Refuel - Tsukude [8.42] 6 Distance to next refuel (8.85) (94.68) (103.53) 9 9.77 29.83 0:53 9:01 SS9 Shinshiro City 1 7.65 9:04 10 41.70 49.35 1:18 10:22 SS10 SSS Okazaki Central Park 1 1.20 10:30 10A Expo Park Regroup & Technical Zone IN 48.63 49.83 1:07 11:37 10B Expo Park Regroup OUT / Service IN 0:25 12:02 Service D (Expo Park Morikoro) (49.54) (163.47) (213.01) 0:40 10C Service OUT 12:42 RZ Refuel - Morikoro 7 Distance to next refuel (41.89) (77.30) (119.19) 11 46.46 46.46 1:00 13:42 SS11 SSS Okazaki Central Park 2 1.20 13:45 12 18.91 20.11 0:35 14:20 SS12 Nukata Forest 2 20.63 14:23 Section 4 13 6.51 27.14 0:37 15:00 SS13 Lake Mikawa 2 (Live TV) 20.06 15:08
RZ Remote Refuel - Tsukude [8.42] 8 Distance to next refuel (12.43) (70.63) (83.06) 14 9.77 29.83 0:53 16:01 SS14 Shinshiro City 2 7.65 16:04 14A Regroup IN (Toyota City Station) 50.29 57.94 1:30 17.34 14B Regroup OUT (Toyota City Station) 0:30 18.04 15 15.29 15.29 0:39 18:43 SS15 Expo Park R Short 4.78 18:46 15A Parc Fermé & Technical Zone IN 0.70 5.48 0:10 18:56 15B Parc Fermé OUT - Flexi Service IN 0:10 19:06 Section 5 Flexi Service E (Expo Park Morikoro) (54.32) (147.93) (202.25) 0:45 15C Flexi Service OUT - Parc Fermé IN Early check-in allowed 19:51 For all cars, (except re-starting crew), TC15C will close at - 22:30 Saturday totals 103.86 311.40 415.26
rally-japan.jp 22 Start (Sections 6 & 7) Sunday 22 November 2020 (Sunrise 6:33, Sunset 16:42) SS Liaison Total Target First car TC LOCATION dist. dist. dist. time due 15D Parc Fermé OUT / Service IN 7:00 Service F (Expo Park Morikoro) 0:15 15E Service OUT 7:15 RZ Refuel - Morikoro 9 Distance to next refuel (33.10) (125.99) (159.09) 16 48.21 48.21 1:25 8:40 SS16 Ena City 21.47 8:43 17 12.20 33.67 0:50 9:33 Section 6 SS17 Nenoue Plateau 11.63 9:36 RZ Remote Refuel - Morikoro [68.58] 10 Distance to end of the rally (17.14) (3.92) (21.06) 18 70.58 82.21 1:24 11:00 SS18 Expo Park 2 (Live TV) 8.57 11:08 18A Regroup IN (Expo Park) 1.05 9.62 0:16 11.24 18B Regroup OUT (Expo Park) 1:45 13.09 19 0.72 0.72 0:06 13:15 SS19 Expo Park Power Stage 8.57 13:18
19A Expo Park Finish - Podium Holding IN 0.15 8.72 0:15 13:33 Section 7 Expo Park Podium Ceremony (14:15) Note: Early check-in allowed at TC19A Sunday totals 50.24 132.91 183.15
Totals of the Rally SS Liaison Total % Friday 6SS 153.68 271.46 425.14 36.1 Saturday 9SS 103.86 311.40 415.26 25.0 Sunday 4SS 50.24 132.91 183.15 27.4 Total 19SS 307.78 715.77 1,023.55 30.1
rally-japan.jp 23 Appendix 3 Service Park (provisional)
as of 16 July
Wash
Down
TV
WRC
Rally
Control
Centre
Media
Rally HQ Rally
WRC 1 WRC
Stage
WRC
SP-IN
WRC 1 WRC Media Zone Media N I - Z T
Parc Fermé Parc WRC 2
Zone
Technical
PF-IN
Pirelli
Michelin
Container Medical
Hospitality
WRC 1 WRC
WRC 2 WRC S-OUT Morikoro Park
Yokohama
Dunlop
WRC 3
Non Priority
Tyre marking
Scrutineering 40ft 20ft container Refuelling
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