Rally Guide 1

Round13

FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers FIA WRC 2 World Rally Championships FIA WRC 3 World Rally Championships Rally Guide 1

This document has no regulatory power, except if referred to specifically in the Supplementary Regulations or a Bulletin and therefore should be used as a guide only. For regulations, please refer to the FIA World Rally Championship Regula- tions, the Rally Australia Supplementary Regulations and any Bulletins issued

Rally Guide 1—Table of Contents 1. Introduction & Welcome ...... 5 1.1 Welcome from Rally Australia ...... 5 1.2 Event Summary ...... 6 2. Contact Details ...... 6 2.1 Permanent Organisation Contact Details ...... 6 2.2 Media Contact Details ...... 6 2.3 Rally Australia Board ...... 7 2.4 Sporting Council ...... 7 2.5 Officials appointed by the FiA...... 7 3. Programme & Critical Deadlines ...... 8 3.1 Schedule before the rally week ...... 8 3.2 Schedule during the rally week ...... 8 4. Entry Details ...... 11 4.1 Titles for which the Rally counts ...... 11 4.1.1 Criteria for acceptance of entries and closing date ...... 11 4.1.2. Classes ...... 12 4.2 List of Entry Fees – WRC Championships ...... 12 4.3 List of Entry Fees- Non-WRC Registered and Privateer Competitors ...... 12 4.4 Entry Packages for Non-FIA Registered Teams ...... 13 5. Service Park/Rally Central ...... 13 5.1 Information about the Service Park/Rally Central ...... 13 5.2 Facilities at the Service Park/Rally Central ...... 13 6. Two-Way Radio ...... 14 6.1 Application Procedure ...... 14 6.2 Contact Details ...... 14 7. Fuel/Tyres ...... 15 7.1 FIA Fuel ...... 15 7.2 Pump Fuel ...... 15 7.3 Remote Refuel Zones ...... 15 7.4 Tyres ...... 16 8. Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts ...... 16

8.1 Vehicles Imported under Events Status Concession...... 17

8.2 Vehicle Registration and Insurance ...... 17 8.2.1 Visiting Rally Vehicles from Overseas ...... 17 8.2.2 Visiting Rally Vehicles from Interstate ...... 17 9. Helicopters & RPA’S ...... 17 9.1 Registration Process ...... 17 9.2 Helicopter Suppliers ...... 18 9.3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) ...... 18 10. Hospitality Arrangements & WRC Gala Dinner ...... 18 10.1 Hospitality Arrangements ...... 18 10.2 Gala Dinner ...... 18 11. Accommodation ...... 19 12. Media ...... 19 12.1 Contacts before the Event ...... 19 12.2 Accreditation Procedure ...... 19 12.3 Types of Accreditation ...... 19 12.4 Event Accreditation Process ...... 19 13. Safety Services ...... 20 13.1 Towing ...... 20 14 List of Useful Facts and Services ...... 20 14.1 Climate ...... 20 14.2 Time Zone ...... 20 14.3 Currency ...... 20 14.4 Electricity ...... 21 14.5 Airlines and Airports ...... 21 14.5.1 Airlines (Domestic to/from Coffs Harbour)...... 21 14.5.2 Airports ...... 21 14.6 Mobile Phones (Rental & Service) ...... 21 14.7 Car Hire Companies ...... 22 14.8 Car Dealerships ...... 23 14.9 Driving in Australia ...... 24 14.10 Australian Visas...... 25

1. Introduction & Welcome 1.1 Welcome from Rally Australia

Dear Competitor

I’m pleased to introduce this Rally Guide 1 for the 2018 Kennards Hire Rally Australia. The Guide reveals many changes for this year’s closing round of the FIA World Rally Championship – the 26th Australian WRC, incidentally. Clerk of the Course Wayne Kenny and his organising team have listened to driver and fan feedback after 2017 and as a result the challenge for this year will be very different from the first day to the last. The competitive distance totals around 316 kilometres over 24 stages. Only eight stages, including the Destination New South Wales Super Special Stage to be run twice on Friday and Saturday evenings and the daytime Sherwood Special Stage, have not been changed or replaced. For fans, we’ve re-located the opening Rally Show and Ceremonial Start to a beautiful area on the Coffs Harbour Waterfront, which will facilitate attendance by bigger crowds. This move also has allowed us to move the podium finish from the city centre to the spectator point on the Wedding Bells Power Stage. We expect making it easy for fans to watch the podium ceremony almost straight after the last car has passed will increase the crowd there too. We’re creating more attractions at the DNSW Super Special Stage and the service park, which has been re-named Rally Central to help fans understand that this really is the exciting hub of a WRC event. The 2018 WRC season is proving even more thrilling than before, if that’s possible. We’re looking forward to an exciting finale and the part every crew and team will play in staging a memorable Kennards Hire Ral- ly Australia. The organisers will be doing everything possible to make your experience as competitors rewarding, fun and hassle-free. Finally, while the rally will be your focus, I hope you are able to take an opportunity during your visit to enjoy the magnificent Coffs Coast host region. It’s home to so many wondrous natural attractions, from rainforest to ocean, and abundant cultural experiences. I look forward to welcoming you on 15th-18th November.

Ben Rainsford

Chairman

Rally Australia

1.2 Event Summary Total Distance: 1015.21km Stage Distance: 316.30km No of Stages: 24 Stage Surface: Gravel plus a small amount of tarmac in the SSSs Sunrise: 05:43 Hours AEDT (Friday 16/11/2018) Sunset: 19:47 Hours AEDT (Friday 16/11/2018)

2. Contact Details 2.1 Permanent Organisation Contact Details Address of the Permanent Rally Australia Secretariat: 1st Floor, City Boulevard Arcade Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia Postal Address PO Box 1234 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia Telephone +61 (0)2 6648 4972 Email [email protected] For competitor enquires [email protected] For assistance with hospitality or accommodation Website: www.rallyaustralia.com.au Competitor Enquiries Mrs Leanne Betts Mobile: +61 (0)437 863 209 Email: [email protected] Clerk of the Course & Senior Executive Officer Mr Wayne Kenny Mobile: +61 (0)447 745 835 Email: [email protected]

2.2 Media Contact Details National Media Manager: Mr Chris Nixon Mobile: +61 (0)418 759 417 Email: [email protected]

2.3 Rally Australia Board Chairman Mr Ben Rainsford Mr Andrew Papadopoulos (CAMS President) Mr Don Davies Mr Peter Marcovich Mr Stephen Found Mr Steve McGrath

2.4 Sporting Council Clerk of the Course Mr Wayne Kenny Sporting Director Mr Adrian Stafford Deputy Clerks of the Course Mr Peter Macneall Mr Brian Everitt Assistant Clerks of the Course Mrs Belinda Howard (Safety & Stage Setup) Mr Alan Vaughan (Document & Gov’t Liaison) Public Safety Officer Mr Ian Bigg Chief Medical Officer Dr Matthew Croxford Chief Scrutineer Mr Brian Whelband Chief Marshal Mr Iain Robertson Officials Coordinator Ms Mandi Jones Service Park Manager Mr Paul Woodward Chief Spectator Marshals Mr Rob Easton & Mrs Kate Mitchell Environmental Manger Mr Colin Trinder

2.5 Officials appointed by the FIA Rally Australia extends a warm welcome to the following FIA appointed officials: Chairperson of the Stewards: Mrs Waltraud Wünsch FIA Steward: Mr Carlos Remohi Secretary of the Stewards: Mrs Yvonne Gilli Safety Delegate: Ms Michèle Mouton Medical Delegate: Dr Rik Hagen Technical Delegate: Mr Jérôme Toquet Assistant to Technical Delegate: Mr Karmo Uusmaa Assistant to Technical Delegate: Mr Clement Clerc Assistant to Technical Delegate: Mr Lionel Berard Media Delegate: Ms Hayley Gallagher Sporting Delegate: TBA

3. Programme & Critical Deadlines 3.1 Schedule before the rally week

Thursday 13th September 2018

Entries Open, Supplementary Regulations published on website Wednesday 19th September 2018

Opening date for accreditation by international media to FIA

Tuesday 2nd October 2018

Closing date for ordering FIA fuel

Monday 15th October 2018

Entries close, Road Books and Rally Guide 2 available, closing date for Radio Licence Applications and Helicopter Registrations Wednesday 17th October 2018

Australian Media event accreditation closes Friday 19th October 2018

Publication of Entry List (subject to approval by the FIA)

Monday 22nd October 2018

Closing date for ordering Pump Fuel

Wednesday 24th October 2018

Closing date for accreditation requests from international media

3.2 Schedule during the rally week

Saturday 10th November 2018

1000hrs-2000hrs Opening of the Service Park/Rally Central for WRC, WRC2 & WRC3 Teams Sunday 11th November 2018

0900hrs-2000hrs Opening of the Service Park/Rally Central to Non-Priority Drivers

3.2 Schedule during the rally week (cont.)

th Monday 12 November 2018

0700hrs Service Park/Rally Central Open for all competitors 0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ

0900hrs-2000hrs Reconnaissance Registra- Rally HQ tion (by appointment) 1800hrs-2000hrs Collection of Reconnais- SAS Office, sance GPS Trackers Rally Central Tuesday 13th November 2018

0730hrs-1830hrs Day 1 Reconnaissance (according to schedule- Appendix 3)

0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ 0900hrs-2000hrs Administrative Checks Rally HQ 1400hrs-1800hrs Media Accreditation Media Centre th Wednesday 14 November 2018

0800hrs-1830hrs Day 2 Reconnaissance (according to schedule - Appendix 3) 0800hrs-1800hrs Media Accreditation Media Centre 0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ 0800hrs-2000hrs Media Centre Open Media Centre

0900hrs-1700hrs Administrative Checks Rally HQ

1000hrs-1330hrs Scrutineering & Sealing for Rally Central WRC – P1 (by appointment) 1300hrs-1400hrs Checking of weight for Man- Rally Central ufacturers cars 1500hrs-2200hrs Technical Scrutineering & Automotive Facility, Component Sealing for P2, Southern Cross University P3 and Non-Priority drivers 1500hrs-1700hrs FIA Rally Tracking GPS avail- SAS Office, able for collection Rally Central 1600hrs WRC Team Managers Rally HQ

Meeting (FIA Registered teams only) 1800hrs-2000hrs Return of Reconnaissance SAS Office Rally Central GPS Trackers Thursday 15th November 2018

0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ

0800hrs-2000hrs Media Accreditation & Me- Media Centre dia Centre Open 0800hrs-0900hrs Shakedown – WRC P1 Wedding Bells State Forest

3.2 Schedule during the rally week (cont.)

Thursday 15th November 2018 (cont.)

0930hrs-1130hrs Shakedown – Optional for Wedding Bells State Forest all Priority Drivers 1130hrs-1330hrs Shakedown – Optional for Wedding Bells State Forest all Drivers 1330hrs FIA Pre-Event Press Media Centre Conference 1600hrs-1830hrs Rally Show Coffs Harbour Jetty Fore- shore 1800hrs Publication of Start List Website/Official Notice Section 1 Board

1830hrs Helicopter Pilot Briefing Rally HQ Friday 16th November 2018 (times tbc)

0700hrs-2200hrs Media Centre Open Media Centre 0715hrs Start of Section 1 0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ 1800hrs Destination NSW Super Coffs Jetty Special Stage 1930hrs Meet the Crews Public Q&A TBA 2100hrs Publication of Start List Website & Official Notice Section 4, 5, 6 Board Saturday 17th November 2018 (times tbc)

0545hrs Start of Section 4 7000hrs-2200hrs Media Centre Open Media Centre 0800hrs-2000hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ 1656hrs Destination NSW Super Coffs Jetty Special Stage 1930hrs approx. Meet the Crews Public Q&A TBA 2100hrs Publication of Start List Website & Official Notice Section 7, 8, 9, 10 Board Sunday 18th November 2018 (times tbc)

0600hrs-finish Media Centre Open 0600hrs Start of Section 7 0800hrs-1700hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ 1318hrs Power Stage Wedding Bells 1336hrs Finish of the competitive element of the Rally 1420hrs Prize Giving 1530hrs Final Scrutineering Service Park & SCU Automotive Facility

3.2 Schedule during the rally week (cont.)

th Sunday 18 November 2018 (cont.)

1630hrs FIA Post-Event Media Media Centre Conference 1900hrs Publication of Final Website & Official Notice Provisional Classification Board Monday 19th November 2018

0800hrs-1200hrs Media Centre Open 0800hrs-1100hrs Rally Office Open Rally HQ

1800hrs WRC Gala Dinner Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

4. Entry Details 4.1 Titles for which the Rally counts FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers FIA WRC2 Championship for Teams FIA WRC2 Championship for Drivers FIA WRC2 Championship for Co-Drivers FIA WRC3 Championship for Teams FIA WRC3 Championship for Drivers FIA WRC3 Championship for Co-Drivers

4.1.1 Criteria for acceptance of entries and closing date Those wishing to take part in the 2018 Kennards Hire Rally Australia must complete official electronic entry form published on the FiA Website http://registrations.fia.com/ 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 in Administrative Checks. The entry application will only be accepted if accompanied by the total entry fees or by a receipt issued by the competitor’s National Sporting Authority. All entry forms must be received by the close of entries on Monday 15th October 2018 at 1700 hours (UTC+11 hours)

4.1.2. Classes Entrants will be divided into classes in accordance with the 2018 FIA regulations

CLASSES GROUPS RC1 World Rally Cars: 1.6 T engine RC2 S2000-Rally: 1.6T engine with a 28mm restrictor

S2000-Rally: 2.0 Atmospheric Group R5 (VR5) Group R4 (VR4)(Not eligible in Europe) Group NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) RGT RGT cars RC3 Group A over 1600cc and up to 2000cc Super 1600

R2 (atmo over 1600cc and up to 2000cc - VR2C and turbo over 1067cc and up to 1333cc-VR2C) R3 (atmo/over 1600cc and up to 2000cc - VR3C and turbo over

1067cc and up to 1333cc-VR3C) R3 (turbo/ up to 16200cc/nominal - VR3T) R3 (diesel/up to 2000cc/nominal-VR3D RC4 Group A up to 1600cc R2 (atmo over 1390cc and up to 1600cc - VR2B and turbo

over 927cc and up to 1067cc-VR2B) Kit-car up to 1600cc Group N over 1600cc and up to 2000cc RC5 Group N up to 1600cc R1 (atmo up to VR1A/VR1B and turbo up to 1067cc-VR1A/ VR1B) 4.2 List of Entry Fees – WRC Championships Entry fees for the various FIA World Rally Championships are those published in the 2018 WRC Regula- tions, Appendix VI plus a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) 4.3 List of Entry Fees- Non-WRC Registered and Privateer Competitors With optional advertising AUD$2,500 (including 10% GST) Without optional advertising AUD$3,500 (including 10% GST) Australian crews entered in the CAMS Australian Rally Championship (ARC)/2WD Series receive a $1000 rebate on their entry fee. Reconnaissance Only $1000 + 10% GST Auxiliary Plate (each) AUD $450 (including 10% GST) Note: A deposit is payable for the FIA Tracking GPS system, which is refundable at the end of the rally, after the receipt of all equipment in good condition.

4.4 Entry Packages for Non-FIA Registered Teams () denotes number to be posted to team manager

PRODUCT Vehicle Plates VIP/Guest 1 Service 1 Auxiliary 1 Administration Regulations Available on Rallyaustralia.com.au Road Book 1(1)

Route Map 2(2) Programme 1(-) Available on

Rally Guide 2 rallyaustralia.com.au

Event-issued Passes Team Guest 5 Team Member 5

5. Service Park/Rally Central 5.1 Information about the Service Park/Rally Central The Service Park/Rally Central will be at the located on Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour between Hogbin Drive and Pacific Highway, and is approximately 12km from Rally Headquarters. GPS Coordinates: 30˚ 19.344S and 153˚ 5.626E. FIA Priority Competitors can access the Service Park from 1000hrs on Saturday 10th November 2018. Non Priority Competitors can access the Service Park from 0900hrs on Sunday 11th November 2018 Flexi Service, in accordance with FIA WRC regulations Art. 51, will apply for the end of day service.

5.2 Facilities at the Service Park The organisers will provide the following facilities at the Service Park:  Public toilets  Water taps for shared use  Wi-Fi Internet Connection  Waste removal and waste oil collection  Recycling facilities  General venue security The following can be ordered for individual team use:  Analogue phone lines  ADSL connections  Dedicated portable toilets  Dedicated security

 Water connections  Electrical connections  Marquees  Forklifts for exclusive use  Portable buildings & Partitioning  Catering To order these facilities please download 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 Regulations Appendix VI)  Non Priority service bays 8mx10m or as agreed

6. Two-Way Radio 6.1 Application Procedure A licence is required for the use of all radio transmitters in Australia. Competitors wishing to use 2-Way radios during Rally Australia must complete the application form available on the form section of the event website. Radio Licences may be checked at scrutineering by Rally Australia officials in consultation with Radspec Consultants Pty Ltd, a government authorised authority for communications. Equipment acceptable for use within Australia must fall within the following frequency bands:

 VHF Mid Band (70 to 87.5 MHz)

 VHF High Band (148 to 174 MHz) The frequency assigned to the licence will be issued by Radspec Consultants Pty Ltd once the application has been received. Radspec Consultants Pty Ltd must receive all applications for licences with payment, by the Monday 15th October 2018. Citizen Band Radio Stations The Citizen Band Radio Stations (CBRS) in Australia operate under a Class Licence, which means that individual station licences are not required. The radio equipment is subject to stringent technical specifica- tion, and must operate on the following bands:

 HF (26.965 to 27.405 MHz)

 UHF (476.4125 to 477.4125 MHz) This is a public service, and no protection from interference is available. Competitors wishing to use this service should contact Radspec Consultants Pty Ltd for further information.

6.2 Contact Details

For further information on the use of 2-way radios in Australia please contact: Radspec Consultants Pty Ltd 47 Cinderella Drive, Springwood, Queensland 4127, Australia Telephone: +61 (0)7 3420 7755

Facsimile: +61 (0) 7 3420 4018 Email: [email protected]

7. Fuel/Tyres 7.1 FIA Fuel All Priority Drivers are required to use FIA Fuel. The supplier appointed by the FIA for the 2018 to carry out fuel ordering, fuel supply and refuel services is Panta Fuel. All competitors using FIA Fuel must order directly with Panta Fuel no later than Tuesday 2nd October 2018. Panta Fuel Telephone: +39 0373 235111 Email: [email protected] The order form will be available in the documents section on the Rally Australia Website. The cost of fuel, including refuelling service, is €5.00 per litre. Payment details are outlined on the Order Form. All cars of the Priority drivers must be fitted with FIA fuel sample couplings for taking fuel samples and with FIA-specified refuel couplings. All competitors must comply with WRC regulations Art 59.3.2. Under no circumstances should Rally Australia be nominated as the end user for any imports.

7.2 Pump Fuel Non-Priority Drivers may use FIA fuel or standard pump fuel available from stations identified in the Road Books. Pump fuel for the Remote Fuel Zones will need to be booked and paid in advance to the organiser with further detail to be outlined in Rally Guide 2. The cost of this fuel, including refuelling service is $3.90 per litre. Payment details are outlined on the Or- der Form on the event website. 7.3 Remote Refuel Zones Remote refuel zones will be established as follows and each of these locations will be used twice during the day: -

 Friday 16th November 2018 following SS2 & SS5 in Glenreagh

 Saturday 17th November 2018 following SS9 & SS13 in Macksville 7.4 Tyres All entrants are reminded of the need to comply with the 2018 WRC Sporting Regulations Art. 60 regard- ing tyres that may be used. The requirements vary depending on class of car and the Priority of the driver.

The FIA has nominated the following tyre suppliers for Priority drivers in the 2018 World Rally Champion- ship: Michelin Competition 36, Rue du Clos-Four 63040 Clermont Ferrand, France Website: www.michelin.com Contact: Arnaud Rémy E-Mail: [email protected] DMack Tyres 42 Millbrook Road, Kingstown Ind. Estate, Carlisle, England CA3 0EU Website: www.dmacktyres.com Contact: Mr Dick Cormack Telephone: +44(0) 1228 672100 E-Mail: [email protected] 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 e-mail: [email protected]

8. Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts It is strongly recommended that you utilise the services and obtain the advice of the Official International Logistics Supplier: White Knight Global Logistics Contact: Mr Tony Vinson Telephone: +61 (0)7 3399 4353 Email: [email protected] Website: www.whiteknight.com.au The easiest way to temporarily import rally and supply vehicles, parts, tyres and components into Austral- ia without payment of customs duty and tax is under an ATA Carnet. ATA Carnets are issued by the Chamber of Commerce in the exporting country. An ATA Carnet will allow the bringing of Rally Vehicles, ect. into Australia for up to 12 months’ subject to the expiry date of the Carnet. All items not re-exported within this period will be liable for duty, GST and if applicable LCT. Should an ATA Carnet not be obtained, Rally Australia can assist with the importation via their “Events Status Concession” where applicable.

8.1 Vehicles Imported under Events Status Concession A permit from the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Lo- cal Government must be issued before the vehicle enters Australia for all vehicles being imported using the Event Status Concession. To apply you must register and submit an application by logging onto the Department of Infrastructure Portal. https://vis.infrastructure.gov.au/_layouts/VISBranding/VISLogin.aspx It is strongly recommended that you do no ship your vehicle until after you receive your Import Approval. Any missing documents or incomplete applications will delay the issuing of an Import Approval. You will need an Import Approval to take delivery of your vehicle from the Australian Port of entry. Allow up to 20 business days from receipt of your application and all documentation for processing and issue of an Approval. A fee of $50.00 must accompany the application with details of how to make payment on the Department of Infrastructure Portal.

8.2 Vehicle Registration and Insurance 8.2.1 Visiting Rally Vehicles from Overseas Visiting Rally Vehicles that are registered in another country and have number plates, a label (if applicable) and registration papers, do not require registration in NSW to compete in Kennards Hire Rally Aus- tralia. Entrants are reminded that 3rd party property damage insurance in Australia can be difficult to obtain for vehicles registered overseas. The organisers have made arrangements to obtain this cover and application can be made at the time of lodging your entry if you wish to join a policy offered by the organiser’s insurance provider. Visiting rally vehicles that are not registered in another country may be issued an Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) for the duration of Kennards Hire Rally Australia. These vehicles are subject to special conditions that restrict vehicle use only to the duration of rally. A Safe-Use-Declaration form is required. Forms can be downloaded from: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/forms/45070938-safe-use-declaration.pdf and http:// www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/forms/45070190-unregistered-vehicle-pemit.pdf 8.2.2 Visiting Rally Vehicles from Interstate Rally vehicles visiting NSW from interstate may participate in CAMS rally events if they comply with the conditions of the registration cover issued by their own Registration Authority. Reciprocal agreements between jurisdictions apply. They may also be issued an Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) from NSW.

9. Helicopters & RPA’S 9.1 Registration Process In accordance with FIA guidelines on helicopter use, all helicopters flying in support of the rally must be registered with the organisers. It is intended that, as a safety precaution, there will be a protocol to con- trol rally airspace and only registered aircraft will be allowed to fly in this airspace. Registration forms will be available from the forms section of the Rally Australia Website.

By registering a helicopter with Rally Australia the pilot of the helicopter must agree to follow the rules and instructions notified to him or her during the event and agree to attend the compulsory briefing at 18:30 hours on Thursday 15th November 2018 at Rally HQ. 9.2 Helicopter Suppliers The preferred helicopter supplier to Rally Australia is: Precision Helicopters Contact: Andrew Horne – Operations Manager Phone: +61 (0)2 6652 9988 Email: [email protected] Web: www.precisionhelicopters.com.au

9.3 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) These aircraft are also known as UAV’s and Drones. Rally Australia has a Policy that NO RPA, Drone or UAV aircraft, no matter of the size, may operate within the operational area of Rally Australia with the exception of the official WRC Drone operators. 10. Hospitality Arrangements & WRC Gala Dinner

10.1 Hospitality Arrangements

VIP Corporate Hospitality is being offered at the Destination NSW Super Special Stage on the Friday and Saturday afternoons and at the Wedding Bells Stage on the Sunday.

Hospitality package includes:

 Finger food

 Drinks Package of Beer Wine and Soft Drinks

 Souvenir Lanyard and hard card

If you would like further information on our VIP Corporate Hospitality, please contact: [email protected]

10.2 Gala Dinner Monday 19th November 2018 sees the WRC visit Sydney with Rally Australia hosting an End of Champion- ship Gala Dinner at the Museum of Contemporary Art. This will recognise not only the World Champions but also the many other achievers throughout the sport over the year. It will be attended by drivers, team managers, senior officials, international media and government and sponsor representatives. A limited number of tickets are available for general purchase to register your interest please contact [email protected]

11. Accommodation The Opal Cove Resort is the Official Hotel and Rally HQ for Kennards Hire Rally Australia. Website: www.opalcove.com.au Phone: +61 (0) 2 66510510 For a wide choice of other accommodation options in the Coffs Coast region or to make any bookings contact the Rally Australia office: [email protected] or the Coffs Harbour Visitors Centre website: www.coffscoast.com.au 12. Media 12.1 Contacts before the Event FIA WRC Media Delegate: Ms Hayley Gallagher Telephone: +44 125 279 1431 Facsimile: +44 870 112 3279 Mobile: +44 7887 508 890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fia.com

National Media Manager: Mr Chris Nixon Postal Address: PO Box 1234, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia Telephone: +61 (0)2 6650 0933 Mobile: +61 (0)418 759 417 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rallyaustralia.com.au

12.2 Accreditation Procedure As a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, Kennards Hire Rally Australia 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 event 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.

12.3 Types of Accreditation There are two types of accreditation: Event Accreditation and Permanent Accreditation. Event Accredita- tion 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 Australian organisations and individuals representing press, radio, agencies and websites must be received by the Rally Australia Accreditation Manager by Wednesday 17 October 2018. 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 on-line or by post to: Rally Aus- tralia – Media Accreditation PO Box 1243, Coffs Coast, NSW 2450. Accreditation requests from non-Australian press, websites and news agencies should be submitted to the FIA Media Delegate by Wednesday 24 October 2018 on-line at: https://acr.fia.com/ECR/jsp/ _login.jsp?language=0 Accreditation requests from TV, PR and Promotional Photographers and international radio should be submitted to the Championship Promoter at [email protected] by Wednesday 17 October 2018. Submit requests 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 accred- ited. 13. Safety Services 13.1 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 Australia preferred towing supplier is; Greg Hennessey Smash Repairs Telephone: (02) 6654 0903

14. List of Useful Facts and Services 14.1 Climate The Coffs Coast is subtropical with warm to very warm wet summers and cool to mild dry winters. No- vember is a warm sunny season with chance of thunderstorms. The average temperature for November is 25 degrees Celsius. For up to date weather information go to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/coffsharbour.shtml 14.2 Time Zone The time zone in New South Wales in November is Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (AEDT) UTC+11 14.3 Currency All Australian states use a decimal currency system, with 100 cents equalling one dollar. The notes are $100, $50, $20, $10 and $5. Coins are $2, $1, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. There are several cash dispenser Automatic Teller Machine (ATM’s) in the Coffs Harbour area. The closest ATM to the Service Park is located at BP Coffs Harbour South, 380 Pacific Hwy. There is also an ATM located at Rally HQ at Opal Cove reception. All major credit cards are very widely accepted in hotels, car rental offices, department stores, restau- rants, shops and most taxis. Foreign credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from almost all ATMs. 14.4 Electricity The electricity current in Australia is 240 volts AC. The plugs in Australia have two flat metal pins shaped like a "V" and some may contain a third flat pin in the centre. We recommend that you bring travel adap- tors or there is a limited supply available from local department stores.

14.5 Airlines and Airports 14.5.1 Airlines (Domestic to/from Coffs Harbour) Airline: QantasLink(QF) Telephone: +61 13 13 13 Website: www.qantas.com

Airline: Virgin(VA) Telephone: +61 13 67 89 Website: www.virginaustralia.com

Airline: Tiger Airways(TT) Telephone: +61 (0)3 9034 3733 Website: www.tigerairways.com.au

Airline: Fly Corporate(FC) Telephone: + 61 1300 851 269 Website: www.fly-corporate.com 14.5.2 Airports Airport: Coffs Harbour Airport Telephone: +61 (0)2 6648 4767 Website: www.coffscoast.com.au/airport

Airport: Gold Coast Airport Telephone: +61 (0)7 5589 1100 Website: www.goldcoastairport.com.au

Airport: Brisbane Airport Telephone: +61 (0)7 3406 3000 Website: www.bne.com.au

Airport: Sydney Airport Telephone: +61 (0)2 9667 9111 Website: www.sydneyairport.com.au

Airport: Melbourne Airport Telephone: +61 (0)3 9297 1600 Website: www.melbourneairport.com.au

14.6 Mobile Phones (Rental & Service) You may use your own mobile phone in Australia by prior arrangement with your system provider or al- ternatively hire a phone or purchase a pre-paid SIM card for use while in Australia through the system providers listed below:

Contact: Optus World Coffs Harbour Address: Shop 71, Park Beach Plaza, 253 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour Telephone: +61 (0)2 6651 7199

Contact: Optus Network Communications Address: 18a Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour Telephone: +61 (0) 2 6651 8333

Contact: Coffs City Telstra Centre Address: Shop 9, Palms Centre, Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Telephone: +61 (0)2 66513620

It is illegal to use a mobile phone by hand while driving in Australia. A “hands-free” device must be used.

14.7 Car Hire Companies Contact: Thrifty Address: Coffs Harbour Airport Terminal Building, Coffs Harbour Corner Marcia Street & Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour Telephone: 61 (0)2 6652 8622 Website: www.thrifty.com.au

Contact: Avis Address: Coffs Harbour Airport Terminal Building, Coffs Harbour 22 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 66513600 Website: www.avis.com.au

Contact: Budget Address: Coffs Harbour Airport Terminal Building, Coffs Harbour 3/192 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6651 4994 Website: www.budget.com.au

Contact: Europcar Address: Coffs Harbour Airport Terminal Building, Coffs Harbour Telephone: +61 (0)2 6658 9009 Website: www.europcar.com.au

14.8 Car Dealerships Toyota Contact: Coffs Harbour Toyota Address: 192-196 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6652 1933 Website: www.coffsharbourtoyota.com.au

Hyundai Contact: Coffs Harbour Hyundai Address: 192-196 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6652 1933 Website: www.coffsharbourhyundai.com.au

Ford Contact: Mike Blewitt Ford Address: 3 Tollhurst Place, Coffs Harbour 2450 Telephone: +61 1800 367 348 +61 (0)2 6648 3566 Website: www.mikeblewittford.com.au

Citroen Contact: VonBibra Gold Coast Citroën Address: 65 Ferry Road, Gold Coast QLD Telephone: + 61 (0)7 7612 4371 Website: www.vonbibracitroen.com.au

Škoda Contact: Bellbowrie Motors Address: Cnr Pacific Highway and Halls Road, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6656 8700 Website: www.bellbowriemotors.com.au

Mitsubishi Contact: Geoff King Motors Mitsubishi Address: 8 Tollhurst Place, Coffs Harbour, 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6659 1000 Website: www.geoffkingmotors.com.au

Peugeot Contact: John Patrick Prestige Cars Address: 169 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie 2444 Telephone: +61 1300 246 601 Website: www.peugeot-johnpatrickprestigecars.com.au

Subaru Contact: Geoff King Motors Subaru Address: 8 Tollhurst Place, Coffs Harbour, 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6659 1000 Website: www.geoffkingmotors.com.au

Volkswagen Contact: Geoff King Motors VW Address: 8 Tollhurst Place, Coffs Harbour, 2450 Telephone: +61 (0)2 6659 1000 Website: www.geoffkingmotors.com.au

14.9 Driving in Australia All overseas visitors must carry their valid overseas civil drivers licence when driving in Australia. If the licence is not in English, an official English translation or an International Driving Permit must accompany the licence. If the overseas licence is a licence to drive cars, then the holder may drive vehicles of the kind covered by a NSW Class C driver licence (up to 4.5 tonnes GVM and seating up to 12 adults, including the driver). If the overseas licence is a licence to drive heavy vehicles, then the holder may drive vehicles that are authorised by their overseas licence class. In Australia all vehicles travel on the left side of the road. The maximum speed limit in cities and towns varies between 40-60kmh. On country roads and main high- ways, the maximum speed limits are typically 100 or 110kmh, as signposted. New South Wales uses many fixed speed cameras as well as mobile cameras and lasers to monitor speed. Each occupant of a vehicle must wear a seatbelt at all times. The use of a hand-held mobile phone while driving is an offence in Australia and can result in a hefty fine. 14.10 Australian Visas All Australian visa requirements and forms can be obtained online at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav Temporary visitors from many countries can apply online (before you depart for Australia) for an e-Visa, which is supplied at no cost: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/651- If not eligible for this e-Visa, team personnel are required to obtain either a Sporting or Business Visa in order to gain entry into Australia to compete in the event. It is essential that your visa application is completed before you board your flight to Australia.