Rally Guide 1

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15th - 18 th APRIL 2010 RALLY GUIDE 1

CONTENTS

1. Welcome 2 2. Organisers Contact Details 3 3. Programme 3 4. Entries 5 5. Service Park 6 6. Two-way Radio 6 7. Fuel 7 8. Customs 7 9. Helicopters 7 10. Accommodation 8 11. Media 8 12. Useful Facts 8 13. Stage Summary 10 1

APPENDICES A1 Draft Itinerary 11 A2 Overview Map 14 A3 Day Maps 15 A4 Istanbul City Plan 20 A5 Recce Schedule 21 A6 Honour Board 22

www.rallyofturkey.org 15 - 18.04.2010 1. WELCOME

Welcome to Rally of Turkey 2010!

Are you ready to enjoy unique WRC event, takes place on two different continents?

Welcome to Istanbul, the city that brings together East and West, where the history meet natural beauty, the technology meets tradition, the past meets the future and the culture meets the harmony.

Having selected as 2010 European Capital of Culture, the Organising Committee decided to move Rally of Turkey from Antalya to Istanbul to contribute the value of both WRC and Istanbul.

In its 6th edition, Rally of Turkey, will be unique event of the World Rally Championship calendar, where our guests will enjoy two continents at the same time.

This Rally Guide 1 has been prepared for the Manufacturers, competitors, FIA officials and media members in order to provide them necessary information for the preparations prýor to this new event.

2 Looking forward to welcoming you in Istanbul for the first time.

Mümtaz Tahincioglu, President, TOSFED

This document has no regulatory power - for information only.

15 - 18.04.2010 www.rallyofturkey.org 2. ORGANISERS CONTACT DETAILS

Permanent Rally Office Turkish Automobile Sports Federation, TOSFED Göksuevleri, Kartopu Caddesi No: B168 / A Anadoluhisari / ISTANBUL TURKEY Tel : +90 (216) 465 11 55-56 Fax : +90 (216) 465 11 57 e-mail : [email protected] web : www.rallyofturkey.org

Organisation Committee

Mr. Mümtaz Tahincioglu TOSFED President ([email protected])

Mr. Metin Çeker Clerk of the Course ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 532 326 59 17)

Mr. Murat Kaya Dep. Clerk of the Course ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 533 810 33 01)

Ms. Banu Baseren Rally Manager ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 533 810 33 12)

Mr. Serhan Acar Secretary of the Rally ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 533 810 33 09)

Mr. Mehmet Tamer Chief Scrutineer ([email protected]) 3 (GSM: +90 533 377 78 12)

Mr. Cem Boneval Chief Medical Officer ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 532 361 90 90)

Ms. Banu Hasýrcýoðlu Press Officer ([email protected]) (GSM: +90 533 810 33 14)

3. PROGRAMME

Tuesday, 15.12.2009 Opening date for entries

Monday, 15.02.2010 Date of Issuing Regulations

Tuesday, 16.03.2010 Date of Issuing Rally Guide 2 18:00 Closing date for entries. 18:00 Closing date for Competitors who wish to take part only in Reconnaissance

Thursday, 25.03.2010 Publication of Entry List

www.rallyofturkey.org 15 - 18.04.2010 Monday, 12.04.2010 12:00 Opening of the Service Park Pendik 12:00 - 20:00 Collection of Material and Documents/Recce Registration Rally Office 12:00 - 20:00 Administrative checks for P3 - NP drivers Rally Office 16:00 - 20:00 Collection of Tracker System for Recce Rally Office

Tuesday, 13.04.2010 07:30 - 18:40 1st day of reconnaissance for P1 - P2 drivers 07:30 - 18:15 1st day of reconnaissance for P3 - NP drivers 10:00 - 15:00 Administrative checks for P1 - P2 drivers Rally Office 14:00 - 20:00 Media Accreditation Opens Media Center 17:00 - 20:00 Collection of FIA Safety Tracking System Rally Office 19:00 - 22:00 Administrative checks for P3 - NP drivers Rally Office

Wednesday, 14.04.2010 07:30 - 18:00 2nd day of reconnaissance for P1 - P2 drivers 07:30 - 19:00 2nd ay of reconnaissance for P3 - NP drivers 10:00 Media Center opens Media Center 10:00 - 18:00 Scrutineering Service Park

Thursday, 15.04.2010 08:00 - 12:00 Shakedown Kadilli 13:00 FIA Press Conference Media Center 14:30 Gathering of all rally cars for ferry Pendik Port 4 14:45 Departure of ferry for the Ceremonial Start Pendik Port 16:00 Arrival of ferry for the Ceremonial Start Yenikapi port 17:00 Ceremonial Start Ayasofya 17:45 Demonstration (only WRC cars) 18:30 Departue of ferry for Bosphorus trip with rally cars Yenikapi port 20:30 Arrival of ferry Pendik Port

Friday, 16.04.2010 08:00 Start of Day 1 and special stages Service Park 19:07 Istanbul SSS Kadiköy 21:07 End of Day 1 Service Park

Saturday, 17.04.2010 09:00 Start of Day 2 and special stages Service Park 18:44 End of Day 2 Service Park

Sunday, 18.04.2010 08:00 Start of Day 3 and special stages Service Park 15:51 End of Day 3 Service Park 16:15 Finish podium Service Park 17:00 FIA Post-rally Press Conference Media Center

Media Center, Green Park Hotel, Pendik Rally HQ, Green Park Hotel, Pendik Rally Office, in Service Park, Pendik Service Park, Pendik coast road, Pendik

15 - 18.04.2010 www.rallyofturkey.org 4. ENTRIES

4.1 Titles for which the rally counts

- FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers & Co-drivers - FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers - FIA WRC Cup for Teams - FIA Junior World Rally Championship Drivers & Co-drivers - Turkish Rally Championship & Turkish Historic Rally Championship

4.2 Criteria for acceptance of entries

Closing date and time for entries: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 at 18:00

Those wishing to take part in the Rally of Turkey 2010 must send the Entry Form duly completed to the organiser before the closing date and time for entries. The entry will only be accepted if accompanied by the total amount of the entry fee. The Supplementary Regulations and Entry form will be published on www.rallyofturkey.org

4.3 Entry Fees

Priority Drivers as stipulated by the FIA.

Legal Entrants 3.500 + 18% VAT (Car is entered by a team or other legal entity) 5 Private Entrants 2.500 + 18% VAT (Car is entered by the driver or co-driver.)

4.4 Entry Packages

Entry package for Manufacturers, Teams and Priority Drivers will be as stipulated by the FIA. Entry package for Non-priority entries is as follows:

Item Legal Entrants Private Entrants

Vehicle Plates Guest plates 0 0 Service plates 2 1 Auxiliary plates 1 0 Administration Regulations web site web site Road book sets 3 1 Rally guide 2 3 2 Route maps 5 3 Programme 4 2 Results CD 2 1 Passes Team passes 10 6 www.rallyofturkey.org 15 - 18.04.2010 5. SERVICE PARK

5.1 Location

During the Rally of Turkey 2010, only one service park will be used. Pendik Service Park, is located on the coast road and its surface is concrete.

5.2 Access

The Service Park will be operational from Monday, 12 April 2010 from 12:00hrs with all the facilities and the services. However, access prior to this date is possible, upon contacting Rally Office. No service or facilities from the Organiser will be provided prior to Monday of the rally week.

12/04 13/04 14/04 15/04 16/04 17/04 18/04 Opening time 12:00 07:00 07:00 06:30 07:00 06:00 07:00 Closing time 21:00 22:00 22:00 23:00 00:30 00:30 21:00

5.3 Facilities

Facilities available to all competitors from 12 April until 19 April 2010: General security over the service park, General lighting , Toilets, Waste removal, 6 The following facilities will be provided before and during the rally week, upon request: toilets, hazardous waste collection, water, electricity, telephone, ADSL lines and private security.

For your requests, please fill the form on the web site and contact Rally Office.

5.4 Space Allocation

WRC Manufacurers, Teams and P3 drivers will be allocated the area recommended by the FIA. All other drivers will be allocated 6 * 7 meters of space.

After the close of entries, each competitors location will be drawn in the sevice park layout, and will be published on the official web site.

6. TWO WAY RADIO

TELSAN is responsible for the management of the radio communication during the rally. TELSAN must be notified of the frequencies for the equipment concerned, in order to decide on assignment of a suitable frequency and to issue a license for the use of the radio transmitters.

15 - 18.04.2010 www.rallyofturkey.org Competitors wishing to use 2- way radio communication during the event are required to complete the form on the web site, 30 days prior to the event and send directly to Mr. Tarýk Sönmez:

Tel: +90 216 465 11 55 - 56 Fax: +90 216 465 11 57 E-mail: [email protected]

7. FUEL

7.1 Priority Drivers

The use of FIA fuel is compulsory for all priority drivers. Please refer to WRC Sporting Regulations for the FIA contracted supplier and order procedure.

7.2 Non-Priority Drivers

Competitors are entirely responsible for providing and distributing their own fuel during the event. During the event, refuelling may only be carried out in the refuelling zones nominated in the itinerary.

7.3 Refueling Zones Refueling zones are noted in the itinerary of the event. There will be three additional refueling 7 zones.

8. CUSTOMS

Please complete fully the Custom Clerance Form on the web site and send it to FORTE, in order to handle custom operations. The official customs clearence company is as follows:

FORTE GÜMRÜK MUSAVIRLIGI Mr. Serdar Akar Tel : +90 216 680 15 16 ext: 154 Fax : +90 216 413 10 89 GSM : +90 541 608 45 60 [email protected] www.fortegumruk.com

For detailed information concerning custom procedures, please visit official web site of TR Undersecretariat of Customs. (www.gumruk.gov.tr)

9. HELICOPTER

9.1 Registration Please complete fully the Helicopter Registration Form on the web site and send it to TOSFED latest 2 months prior to the start of the rally, in order to grant necessary permissions.

www.rallyofturkey.org 15 - 18.04.2010 9.2 Helicopter Companies

Company Tel Fax Web-site Çelebi Handling +90 212 465 27 10 465 27 87 www.celebihandling.com Mach Air +90 212 541 14 23 MAS Air +90 212 663 04 03 234 43 31 Red Star +90 216 588 02 16 588 02 25 www.redstar-aviation.com Sancak Air +90 212 541 41 41 541 02 85 www.sancakair.com.tr Set Air +90 216 585 88 70 349 45 17 www.setair.com.tr

10. ACCOMMODATION

The official travel agent of the rally is Verita Travel. Please contact Ms. Sevil Kochisarli for further information: Phone : +90 216 573 51 30 Fax : +90 216 575 74 82 E-mail : [email protected] & [email protected] Mobile : +90 532 321 56 61 Web site : www.veritatravel.com

11. MEDIA

Permanent Press Office TOSFED 8 Working hours : Monday to Friday, 09:00 18:00 Rally Press Officer: Ms. Banu Hasýrcýoðlu Phone : +90 216 465 11 55 56 Fax : +90 216 465 11 57 E-mail : [email protected] Mobile : +90 533 810 33 14

National Accreditation National Media Accreditation Forms should be sent to Press Officer Ms. Banu Hasýrcýoðlu. Deadline for National Accreditation is Wednesday, 17 March 2010.

International Accreditation Deadline for International Accreditation is Wednesday, 24 March 2010.

12. USEFUL FACTS

Time Zone On April 2010, Turkish standard time will be three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and one hour ahead of Central European Time (CET)

Climate in Istanbul The climate is very mild in the spring months. Average temperatures in April are around 17C. Mean number of rainy days are around 11 and the average amount of precipitation is around 45 kg/m2

15 - 18.04.2010 www.rallyofturkey.org Sunrise- Sunset Times: Tuesday, 13 April 2010 06:28 - 19:41 Wednesday, 14 April 2010 06:26 - 19:42 Thursday, 15 April 2010 06:25 - 19:43 Friday, 16 April 2010 06:23 - 19:44 Saturday, 17 April 2010 06:22 - 19:45 Sunday, 18 April 2010 06:20 - 19:46

Currency Currency is Turkish Lira (TL). The denominations in circulation are:

Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

Coins: 1 Kurus = 0.01 TL 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Kurus and 1 TL

1 USD = app. 1,46 TL (on 10th of November 2009) 1 Euro = app. 2,20 TL (on 10th 0f November 2009)

Taxi Rates Taxis are numerous in all Turkish cities and are recognizable by their yellow color and word "Taksi" on top of the car. All taxis have the letter T in their license plates. The fare shown on the meter reads according to distance traveled. The rates for day and night are same.

Start is 2.00 TL and each kilometer costs 1.30 TL. Following free period of first 10 minutes, waiting time is charged 0.25 TL per 5 minutes. 9

Please note that credit card and foreign currencies are not accepted.

Truck Drivers Visa It is possible to arrive Turkish customs by your own private car and obtain a visa to enter Turkey. However, prior to arriving customs, truck drivers should have obtained a truck drivers visa from a Turkish Consulate.

Please apply to Consulate with drivers passport and registration documents of the concerning truck. It takes only 10 to 15 minutes to obtain a driver visa. Please also note that, same driver, who entered Turkey should be driving the same truck while departing from Turkey. Should you require any further information concerning visa procedures, please contact Rally Office.

Crossing the bridges over Bosphorus While crossing the bridges over Bosphorus, it is impossible to pay crossing fee by cash. To cross the bridges, drivers should obtain a KGS card, some sort of pay-per-pass system. In the toll plaza of the highway, you should enter to KGS Sati s gate and buy a KGS card which costs 30 TL.

Credit of 30 TL is loaded into your card, so this amount may be used while using the highways and bridges.

www.rallyofturkey.org 15 - 18.04.2010 However, please note that it is not necessary to obtain a KGS card, since all course of Rally of Turkey is on public roads which are toll free.

Traffic As in all big metropolitian cities, Istanbul has its own traffic problem. Nevertheless, the Organising Committee has chosen the route of the rally and arranged timing accordingly, bearing traffic situation in mind.

However, traffic jam still may cause problems, especially on the major ways and bridges over Bosphorus during rush hours (between 07:00 - 09:00 and 17:00 - 19:00). So it is strongly recommended to stay in Asian side of Istanbul to avoid traffic jam,

13. 2010 STAGE SUMMARY

As the rally will be organised in Istanbul for the first time, all the stages will be new for WRC drivers.

Stage Name Distance Surface SS 1 - 5 DARLIK 15,34 All gravel SS 2 - 6 KARABEYLI 8,21 All gravel SS 3 - 7 BOZGOCA 13,52 All gravel 10 SS 4 - 8 HALLI 9,60 All gravel SS 9 SSS ISTANBUL 2,20 All tarmac SS 10 - 14 GÖÇBEYLI 18,22 First 13.52 km tarmac, then 4.70 km gravel SS 11 - 15 ULUPELIT 12,96 All gravel SS 12 - 16 BOZHANE 14,54 First 8.54 km gravel, then 6.00 km tarmac SS 13 - 17 RIVA 27,43 First 1.86 and last 2.00 km is tarmac, rest is gravel SS 18 - 21 DENIZ 16,06 All gravel SS 19 - 22 MUDARLI 21,32 All gravel SS 20 - 23 BALLICA 19,10 All gravel

TOTAL: 310.24 km gravel 46.76 km tarmac

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A4. ISTANBUL CITY PLAN A5. RECCE SCHEDULE

15 - 18.04.2010 www.rallyofturkey.org A6. HONOUR BOARD 2000 - 2008

2000 ANATOLIAN RALLY (CANDIDATE FOR WRC) Winner VOLKAN ISIK - YUSUF AVIMELEK / SUBARU IMPREZA WRC 2nd ERCAN KAZAZ - CEM BAKANCOCUKLARI / SUBARU IMPREZA WRC 3rd ERTAN NACAROGLU - ISMET OZBAKIR / TOYOTA COROLLA WRC

2001 ANATOLIAN RALLY (CANDIDATE FOR WRC) Winner SERKAN YAZICI - ERKAN BODUR / TOYOTA COROLLA WRC 2nd ALI ERSIN - AHMET YORUK / MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO 7 3rd NEJAT AVCI - OZDEN YILMAZ / CITROEN SAXO KIT CAR

2002 ANATOLIAN RALLY (CANDIDATE FOR WRC) Winner ERCAN KAZAZ - CEM BAKANCOCUKLARI / SUBARU IMPREZA 2nd ALI ERSIN - AHMET YORUK / MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO 7 3rd VOLKAN ISIK - LEVENT GUR / FIAT PUNTO KIT CAR

2003 RALLY OF TURKEY Winner CARLOS SAINZ - MARC MARTI / CITROEN XSARA WRC 2nd RICHARD BURNS - ROBERT REID / PEUGEOT 206 WRC 3rd FRANCOIS DUVAL - STEPHANE PREVOT / FORD FOCUS WRC

2004 RALLY OF TURKEY Winner SEBASTIEN LOEB - DANIEL ELENA / CITROEN XSARA WRC 2nd MARCUS GRONHOLM - TIMO RAUTIAINEN / PEUGEOT 307 WRC 22 3rd PETTER SOLBERG - PHIL MILLS / SUBARU IMPREZA WRC

2005 RALLY OF TURKEY Winner SEBASTIEN LOEB - DANIEL ELENA / CITROEN XSARA WRC 2nd PETTER SOLBERG - PHIL MILLS / SUBARU IMPREZA WRC 3rd MARCUS GRONHOLM - TIMO RAUTIAINEN / PEUGEOT 307 WRC

2006 RALLY OF TURKEY Winner MARCUS GRONHOLM - TIMO RAIUTAINEN / FORD FOCUS WRC 2nd MIKKO HIRVONEN - JARMO LEHTINEN / FORD FOCUS WRC 3rd HENNING SOLBERG CATO MENKERUD / PEUGEOT 307 WRC

2008 RALLY OF TURKEY Winner MIKKO HIRVONEN - JARMO LEHTINEN / FORD FOCUS WRC 2nd JARI MATTA LATVALA - MIIKKA ANTTILA / FORD FOCUS WRC 3rd SEBASTIEN LOEB - DANIEL ELENA / CITROEN C4 WRC