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Sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA Code and the ACO Specifications “2013”

American Le Mans / Lakeville, Connecticut July 4 - 6, 2013

Registration Hours Mandatory Meetings Mandatory Technical Photographer Meetings

American Le Mans Series Inspection Hours Wed., July 3 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm presented by Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series

Thurs., July 4 7:30 am - 4:30 pm presented by Tequila Patrón Fri., July 5 9:30 am

Fri., July 5 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Team Manager/Crew Chief Sat., July 6 8:00 am

Sat., July 6 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri., July 5 9:00 am Thurs., July 4 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

In the Media Center

Registration Building at Main Driver & Team Manager/Crew Chief By appointment at the IMSA

Entrance Sat., July 6 8:30 am Technical Trailer

ALMS VIP Club

Technical Inspection Hours Meetings for

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series

Wed., July 3 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Team Managers

Thurs., July 4 7:30 am - 9:30 am Thurs., July 4 8:30 am

By appointment at IMSA Technical Trailer Drivers Fri., July 5 12:00 pm

Lamborghini Hospitality

Series Listing: American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES (LBST) Pirelli World Challenge TC/TCB (PWC TC/TCB) Pirelli World Challenge GT/GTS (PWC GT/GTS)

Monday, July 1, 2013 12:00 pm Paddock open for ALMS Series Rigs

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Paddock open for ALMS Equipment Supplier Load-in

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 8:00 am - 5:00 pm IMSA TV & T&S Track access for setup 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Paddock open for ALMS Equipment Supplier Load-in 8:30 am - ALMS Competitor Paddock Load-in start time ONLY. Competition Bulletin will follow with load-in times for each ALMS team. After transporters permitted to open, ALMS pit equipment may be moved to the pit lane but must remain 36" from the pit wall until notified by an IMSA Official that pit equipment may be moved against the wall. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PADDOCK OPEN FOR LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN 12:30 pm Paddock open for Pirelli World Challenge Transporter Load-in 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Track Walk (foot traffic only) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Track Walk (bicycles and scooters allowed) no passengers allowed on scooters and everyone will need to enter the track as they would in a race car at pit out near EMS

Thursday, July 4, 2013 8:30 am TEAM MANAGER MEETING - LBST - LAMBORGHINI HOSPITALITY 9:00 am - 9:25 am Practice #1- PWC TC/TCB 9:30 am - 9:55 am Practice #1- PWC GT/GTS 10:05 am - 11:05 am PRACTICE #1 - LBST 11:20 am - 11:45 am Practice #2 - PWC TC/TCB 11:55 am - 12:20 pm Practice #2 - PWC GT/GTS 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm Lunch 1:20 pm - 2:05 pm Qualifying - PWC TC/TCB 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm PRACTICE #2 - LBST 3:35 pm - 4:20 pm Qualifying - PWC GT/GTS 4:35 pm - 5:55 pm Race #1 & #2 - PWC TC/TCB 1 5/30/13 Friday, July 5, 2013 9:00 am Team Manager/Crew Chief Briefing - ALMS - ALMS VIP Club 9:45 am FALSE GRID CLOSED - LBST 10:00 am - 10:40 am QUALIFYING - LBST 10:50 am - CCL Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 10:55 am - 11:55 am Practice #1 - ALMS (All Classes) 12:00 pm DRIVER MEETING - LBST - LAMBORGHINI HOSPITALITY 12:10 pm - 1:25 pm Race #1 - PWC GT/GTS 1:25 pm - 2:05 pm Lunch 1:30 pm ALMS Fan Forum at the SRT Display 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 1:45 pm FALSE GRID CLOSED – LBST 2:00 pm ALMS Live Auction at the SRT Display (Benefits Austin Hatcher Foundation) 2:05 pm - 2:15 pm PRE-RACE - LBST 2:15 pm - 3:05 pm RACE #1 - LBST - 50 MINUTES 2:30 pm - 4:20 pm Tire marking for ALMS Competitors at the IMSA Technical Trailer 3:15 pm - CCL Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm Practice #2 - ALMS (All Classes) 4:30 pm - CCL Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 4:35 pm - 4:50 pm Qualifying - ALMS (GTC) 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm Qualifying - ALMS (GT) 5:15 pm - CCL Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 5:20 pm - 5:35 pm Qualifying - ALMS (PC) 5:40 pm - 5:55 pm Qualifying - ALMS (P1/P2) 6:05 pm Post-qualifying Press Conference for ALMS class pole sitters in the Media Interview Area

Saturday, July 6, 2013 8:00 am Motorsports Ministries Chapel Service - ALMS VIP Club 8:30 am Driver, Team Manager/Crew Chief Briefing - ALMS - ALMS VIP Club 8:30 am - 10:30 am ALMS refueling installation shall be ready for inspection 9:00 am - 9:40 am Race #3 - PWC TC/TCB 9:50 am - CCL Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 9:55 am - 10:20 am Warm Up - ALMS (All Classes) 10:35 am - 11:50 am Race #2 - PWC GT/GTS 11:50 am - 1:00 pm Lunch 11:53 am - 12:05 pm Corvette Car Corral Parade Laps - limit 50 cars 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Driver Autograph Session for ALMS at Team Transporters in the Competitor Paddock 12:08 pm - 12:20 pm Porscheplatz Car Corral Parade Laps - limit 50 cars 12:23 pm - 12:35 pm TBD Car Corral Parade Laps - limit 50 cars 12:35 pm - 12:55 pm Vitesse Program - ALMS (by invitation only) 12:35 pm FALSE GRID CLOSED - LBST 12:55 pm - 1:05 pm PRE-RACE - LBST 1:05 pm - 1:55 pm RACE #2 - LBST - 50 MINUTES 2:05 pm - 3:05 pm Recon Laps / Pre-Race Activities / Vitesse (by invitation only) - ALMS 3:05 pm - 5:50 pm American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix Race for ALMS (Round 4) - 2 Hours 45 Minutes

TIME CERTAIN SCHEDULE - All sessions, except as noted, to start and finish on schedule

AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PRESENTED BY TEQUILA PATRÓN SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS

ART. 2A.1 - DEFINITION OF THE EVENT

American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix is listed on the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) international calendar as a Restricted International Event.

ART. 2A.3 - INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT

2A.3.1 - Name of the Event: American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix

2A.3.5 - Venue of the Event: Lime Rock Park Phone: (860) 435-5000 497 Lime Rock Road Fax: (860) 435-5010 Lakeville, CT 06039

2A.3.6 - Testing Day(s): None

2A.3.7 - Date of the Event: Saturday, July 6, 2013

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2A.3.8 - Entries: • Opening: Thursday, December 13, 2012

• Closing: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - IMSA reserves the right to extend the entry deadline until the close of sporting checks at the Event.

2A.3.9 - Length of the Race Track: 1.474 mile, 7-turn Road Course

2A.3.10 - Direction of the race: Clockwise

2A.3.11 - Duration of the race: 2 Hours 45 Minutes

2A.3.12 - Number of cars admitted: • Test day sessions: Not Applicable • Practice sessions: 36 Maximum • Qualifying sessions: 36 Maximum • Race: 36 Maximum

2A.3.13 - Start (rolling): Saturday, July 6, 2013 / Hour: approximately 3:05 PM

2A.3.14 - Sporting Checks & Scrutineering:

Sporting Checks • Venue: IMSA Registration • Schedule: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wednesday, July 3, 2013 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, July 4, 2013

Scrutineering • Venue: IMSA Technical Trailer • Schedule: By Appointment on: Thursday, July 4, 2013

2A.3.15 - Parc Fermé: Pit Lane and IMSA Technical Inspection areas.

2A.3.16 - Fuel Distribution Hours: Wednesday, July 3rd 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday, July 4th 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday, July 5th 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, July 6th 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

2A.3.17 - ALMS Team Manager/Crew Chief Briefing: • Date: Friday, July 5, 2013 / Hour: 9:00 AM • Venue: ALMS VIP Club

2A.3.18 - ALMS Driver and, Team Manager and/or Crew Chief Briefing: • Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013 / Hour: 8:30 AM • Venue: ALMS VIP Club

2A.3.19 - ALMS Autograph Session: • Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013 / Hour: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm • Venue: Team Transporters in the Competitor Paddock

2A.3.20 - ALMS Driver Parade: • Date: Not Applicable • Venue: Not Applicable

2A.3.23 - Organization Press Officer: Nate Siebens

2A.3.26 - Prizes & Cups: • Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013 • Venue: Victory Podium

2013 ALMS - ROUND 4 (LIME ROCK PARK) PRIZE MONEY*

P1 P2 PC GT GTC 1 - $22,000 1 - $22,000 1 - $20,000 1 - $22,000 1 - $20,000 2 - 12,000 2 - 12,000 2 - 10,000 2 - 12,000 2 - 10,000 3 - 6,000 3 - 6,000 3 - 5,000 3 - 6,000 3 - 5,000 4 - 4,000 4 - 4,000 4 - 3,000 4 - 4,000 4 - 3,000 5 - 2,000 5 - 2,000 5 - 1,000 5 - 2,000 5 - 1,000

TOTAL RACE PURSE: $216,000 (Manufacturer supported cars are not eligible for prize money awards.)

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CHAMPIONSHIP BONUS FUND:

Privateer Bonuses are only available to non-manufacturer supported Full Season Entrants and earned as follows:

$3,000 potential per race based on: $1,000 for starting and completing 50% of the distance of the overall winner. $1,500 for taking the checkered flag on the race track and completing at least 70% of the distance of the overall winner. $ 500 if on the same lap as the class winner.

Privateer Bonus money earned per race accumulates for each individual car and is paid after season’s end to eligible cars entered as a Full Season Entrant and participating in all 2013 American Le Mans Series Events.

ART. 2A.4 - MAIN OFFICIALS Scot Elkins: Chief Operating Officer Registrar: Wanda Simons Race Director and Clerk of the Course: Paul Walter National Steward: Gerardo Bonilla Chief National Scrutineer: Charlie Cook National Steward: James Foyle Chief National Medical Officer: Dr. Gregg Summerville National Steward: Pete Lyon Secretary of the Meeting: Cindy Robinson Manager, Information Systems: David Pees Director, Logistics: Mike Simons Manager, Timing and Scoring: Carla Heath

ART. 2A.5 - ORGANIZATION PERMIT

• Permit No: 2013-04

CHAPER II: SPORTING RULES

ART. 3 - ENTRIES

3.1 - By Thursday, May 30, 2013, Entry forms must be received by the Organizer. IMSA reserves the right to extend the deadline until the close of sporting checks at the Event.

ART. 4 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.4 - Passes & Credentials: 4.4.2 Please contact Lime Rock Park for pricing.

ART. 7 - SCRUTINEERING

7.4 - The Scrutineers will check: 7.4.2 The refueling equipment which shall be ready for inspection. Time: Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 8:30 am - 10:30 am

ART. 9 - OFFICIAL PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING SESSIONS

Two (2) practice sessions are organized (2 x 60’).

9.2 - Schedule: Qualifying, Friday, July 8th: 4:35 pm - 4:50 pm GTC 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm GT 5:20 pm - 5:35 pm PC 5:40 pm - 5:55 pm P1/P2

9.9.1 The minimum cumulative green flag running time for each qualifying group: Ten (10) minutes

ART. 12 - STARTING GRID

12.3.1 - “Pole position” (place on track): On the right of the front row according to circuit homologation by the FIA.

ART. 19 - PERSONNEL IN THE PIT LANE

19.1.3 - Permitted in the signaling area: Two (2) persons maximum (limited area, not necessarily adjacent to pit boxes).

ART. 21 - DRIVER CHANGES

21.3 - Minimum Driving Time: 1. P2/PC/GTC: Sixty (60) minutes. 2. P1/GT: Twenty (20) minutes.

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APPENDICES

III - MISCELLANEOUS:

TIRES: Per ALMS SSR, Attachment 3, marked tires are required for all ALMS cars commencing with the first on-track session on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10:55 am.

MEDICAL CENTER AT FACILITY: Lime Rock Park Medial Center is located at the end of pit road near Pit Out and can be accessed from the main competitor paddock.

HOSPITAL INFORMATION:

All drivers are transported first to Sharon Hospital. If it is a serious injury, Life Star meets the ambulance at Sharon and the driver is transported to Hartford Hospital.

Non-Critical Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road Sharon, CT 06069 Main: 860-364-4141 Emergency: 860-364-4111

Driving Directions: Start out going West on Lime Rock Road/CT-112 toward Dugway Road (0.8 miles). Turn left onto White Hollow Road (4.3 miles). Turn slight right onto Calkinstown Road (1.8 miles). Turn left onto Gay Street/CT-41. Continue to follow CT-41 (0.6 miles). Turn right onto West Main Street/CT-361 (0.1 miles). Stay straight to go onto Hospital Hill Road (0.1 miles). End at Sharon Hospital. Estimated time: 17 minutes. Total distance: 7.84 miles.

Critical Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 Main: 860-545-5000 Emergency: 860-545-0000

Driving Directions: Start out going East on Lime Rock Road/CT-112 toward Wells Hill Road. Continue to follow Lime Rock Road (3.7 miles). Continue on South Canaan Road/Route-7 North/US-7 (5.8 miles). Turn right at East Main Street/US-44. Continue to follow US-44 (41.2 miles). Turn right at Garden Street (0.5 miles). Turn right at Cogswell Street (0.2 miles). Continue on Broad Street (0.9 miles). Turn left at Jefferson Street (0.3 miles). Turn right at Seymour Street (0.1 miles). End at Hartford Hospital. Estimated time: 1 hour 16 minutes. Total distance: 52.8 miles.

GAS (NITROGEN, FREON, ARGON)

Teams wishing to order nitrogen, Freon or argon contact:

Renee Barnes Airgas Motorsports Coordinator Phone: 800-367-4273 Direct: 262-250-7397 Fax: 800-470-8088 Email: [email protected]

5 5/30/13 THE AMERICAN LE MANS NORTHEAST GRAND PRIX PROMOTER’S INFORMATION

ARTICLE 1 THE PROMOTER

Lime Rock Park Skip Barber - President & Owner 497 Lime Rock Road Georgia Blades - Chief Executive Officer Lakeville, CT 06039 Renea Topp - Director of Marketing and PR Walter Irvine - Director of Business Development Rick Roso - Press, PR & Media Liaison Phone: (860) 435-5000 Erika Brown - Midway and on-site Rentals (Tents, tables, chairs) Fax: (860) 435-5010 Doonia Abo-Hamzy - Track Office Manager Nancy Eppley - Operations Manager Mike Geyselaers - EMS Tammy Pipa - Accounting Mark Mazzeo - Food & Beverage/Hospitality Requests Joe Sauer - IT/Communications Coordinator Derek Wilkins - Tickets and Credentials

ARTICLE 2 TELEVISION COVERAGE

USA : LIVE qualifying coverage on ESPN and ALMS.com on Friday, July 5th from 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm ET. : LIVE race coverage on ESPN2 on Saturday, July 6th from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET. : LIVE race coverage on ESPN3 and ALMS.com on Saturday, July 6th from 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm ET..

International : LIVE race coverage on ALMS.com on Saturday, July 6th : LIVE race coverage on MotorsTV on Saturday, July 6th

ARTICLE 3 MEDIA COVERAGE OTHER THAN TELEVISION

Press: National and international journalists from general public magazines along with national and local newspapers. Radio: Broadcast live on: alms.com

ARTICLE 4 COMPETITORS AND PARTNERS ACTIVITIES

Catering: Teams interested in catering for this event contact Mark Mazzeo with Lime Rock Catering at 860-318-6827 or [email protected].

Any and all hospitality needs to be arranged in advance (this includes team/crew meals) by contacting Mark Mazzeo with Lime Rock Catering at 860-318-6827 or [email protected].

Hospitality and Equipment Rental (tents, tables, chairs, etc.): Teams interested in hospitality and/or equipment contact Erika Brown with Lime Rock Park at 860-435-5000, ext. 304 or [email protected].

ARTICLE 5 PRINCIPAL INFORMATION

Golf Car Rentals: Teams interested in renting golf carts for this event are asked to contact W & B Golf Carts at 518-851-2266 and ask for Scott.

Paddock Parking: Refer to event schedule. Only team transporters and associated vehicles will be permitted in the paddocks, under the direction of IMSA and Lime Rock Park. All other vehicles will be required to use general parking. Traffic and fire lanes must be kept open. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed.

Note: All competitors must vacate Lime Rock Park by 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 7, 2013.

Paddock Restrictions: See “Track Rules and Regulations”.

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ATV’s/Pit Carts/Scooters/Bicycles: ATV’s are allowed in the paddock for competitors only. ATV’s are not allowed on the race course, Midway, or camping area. The operator of any vehicle, whether registered for road use or not, must hold a valid driver license and insurance covering the vehicle. Non-registerable vehicles under 125cc are not allowed. Vehicles such as scooters and skating systems will not be allowed to operate on the premises of Lime Rock Park, including but not limited to the Race Course or on access or paddock roads. Bicycles are allowed in camping after 6:00 p.m. until dark. Guest Services will advise you when it's time to put bikes away. Fans and participants may ride bicycles in the paddocks and on roadways. Lime Rock Park reserves the right to impound any bicycles if they are being ridden in an unsafe manner (as judged by Lime Rock Park personnel).

Telephone & Internet Service: Teams interested in ordering telephone or Internet service contact Joe Sauer with Lime Rock Park at 203-942-4576 or email [email protected]. Services MUST be ordered by JUNE 14, 2013.

Guest Services: Teams requesting guest services should contact Nancy Eppley with Lime Rock Park at 860-435-5011.

RV/Coach Parking: Motor Coaches for ALMS Full Season Entrants will be directed to the “B” paddock and parked under the direction of IMSA. Limited reserved RV Team spaces are available for additional motor coaches or non-full season entrants; please contact Derek Wilkins 860-435-5000, ext. 309 or [email protected].

Truck Washing: Due to regulations of the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, no truck washing is permitted on Lime Rock Park property, unless performed by a company that operates a licensed wash reclaim system. Any team wishing to hire such a company must get prior permission from the Lime Rock Park operations department.

Commercial Truck Washing Stations nearest to Lime Rock Park are as follows:

The Blue Beacon Truck Wash The Blue Beacon Truck Wash Montgomery, New York Milford, CT I-84 Exit 5 (TA Truck Stop) I-95 Exit 40 (Pilot Truck Stop) 845-457-3991 203-877-8647

Shipping Information: All Shipments need to have the Team Name and contact phone number listed on the packaging and sent to:

Lime Rock Park c/o Main Gate Entrance 60 White Hollow Road Lakeville, CT 06039 Attn: Team Name / Contact Phone #

Shipments must be clearly marked with the Team/Organization’s name. Lime Rock Park will not be held responsible for any packages delivered to property. Lime Rock Park will only mail back packages at the recipient’s request and at the recipient’s expense.

Package Pick-up Times: Monday, July 1st - 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 2nd - 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 3rd - 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Friday, July 5th - 7:30 am until Event End (24 hour operations)

Lodging: A list of local lodging is available in the Track/Area Services section of the Lime Rock Park website www.limerock.com.

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Event / Track: The American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix

Testing Day: None

Dates of the Event: Thursday, July 4th - Saturday, July 6th

Duration of the races: 50 minutes each

Number of cars admitted: Test day sessions: N/A Practice sessions: 36 Maximum Qualifying session: 36 Maximum Races: 36 Maximum

Start (rolling): Friday, July 5th / Hour: 2:15 pm Saturday, July 6th / Hour: 1:05 pm

Scrutineering: • Location: IMSA Technical Trailer (IMSA assigns all tech times) • Schedule: By Appointment on Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th

Technical Inspections: Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series cars must be presented for and pass safety and technical inspection before first official on-track practice on Thursday, July 4th at 10:05 am unless a written request for an extension has been approved by the Race Director.

Parc Fermé (SSR Art. 4.1.1): TBD

Fuel Distribution Hours (SSR Art. 4.1.2): Wednesday, July 3rd 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursday, July 4th 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday, July 5th 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, July 6th 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo SeriesTeam Manager Meeting: • Date: Thursday, July 4th / Hour: 8:30 am • Venue: Lamborghini Hospitality

Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Series Driver Meeting: • Date: Friday, July 5th / Hour: 12:00 pm • Venue: Lamborghini Hospitality

Prizes & Cups: • Date: Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th • Venue: Victory Podium

SPORTING RULES

OFFICIAL PRACTICE and QUALIFYING SESSIONS - Practice Schedule: Thursday, July 4th 10:05 am - 11:05 am and 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm Qualifying Schedule: Friday, July 5th 10:00 am - 10:40 am

STARTING GRID - “Pole position” (place on track): is on the right of the front row according to circuit homologation by the FIA.

MISCELLANEOUS

PADDOCK PARKING: Refer to event schedule. Only team transporters and associated vehicles will be permitted in the paddocks, under the direction of IMSA and Lime Rock Park. All other vehicles will be required to use general parking. Traffic and fire lanes must be kept open. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed

PADDOCK LOAD-IN: Team Transporter load in starts Wednesday, July 3rd: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

PADDOCK EXIT: All competitors must vacate Lime Rock Park by 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 7, 2013.

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