8 – 10 APRIL 2016 P O Box 100, DUNEDIN 9054, NEW ZEALAND 2016 RALLY OF OTAGO Incorporating the INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC RALLY OF OTAGO RALLY GUIDE (Incorporating Supplementary Regulations) RO U ND 1 OF THE NEW ZEALAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.otagorally.com Rally Guide 2016 Page 1 of 30 2016 RALLY OF OTAGO RALLY GUIDE CONTENTS SECTION 1 WELCOME SECTION 2 RALLY PROGRAMME SECTION 3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS SECTION 4 ITINERARY SECTION 5 STAGE DESCRIPTIONS SECTION 6 RALLY MAP SECTION 7 FORMS Entry Form Remittance Form Service Crew Registration Form Competitor Profile Rally Guide 2016 Page 2 of 30 SECTION 1 WELCOME To All Prospective Competitors Welcome to the 2016 Rally of Otago. We have a challenging rally planned that includes a mixture of old and new stages. This year sees some significant changes but we are pleased to be able to hold entry fees at the same level as 2015. Day One will see a welcome return to the fast public roads to the west of Oamaru including a stage not run for 30 years and the return of the Danseys Pass road last run in this direction in 2010. The day will conclude with the ever popular ‘Super Special’ stage in downtown Dunedin. Day Two sees a return to the fast roads near Middlemarch including Ramrock Road and a repeat run through Moonlight. These are followed by a stage last used in the first Otago Classic in 1997 and finishing with the fabulous Waipori Gorge and Kuri Bush stages. 1. After its introduction in 2013, ‘Rallysafe’ tracking and timing technology will be used once again. Competitors who don’t already have a wiring and fitting kit must order this from the Rallysafe website www.rallysafe.com.au at least three weeks prior to the event. 2. As before there are three divisions to the event with separate results published for each division. Note: As per the 2016 NZRC portfolio the NZRC and Allcomers will be seeded on merit together in the same field followed by the Classic competitors. 3. All regulations and forms are available to be downloaded from the website www.otagorally.com If you wish to have a paper copy posted to you please contact Norman Oakley at 03 477 9147 or email [email protected] 4. Please ensure that you return all documentation. This includes: Signed Entry Form Competitor Profile Service Crew Registration Remittance Form Payment!! NOTE: Stage Notes are to be ordered directly from Neil Allport Motorsport by the closing date for entries. See www.namsport.co.nz 5. This year sees the continuation of the ‘Laird Motorsport Southern Rally Series’. It is open to contestants in the ‘Allcomers Rally’ or ‘Classic’ Rallies who are members of either the Otago Sports Car Club, the Eastern Southland Car Club or the Southland Sports Car Club. It will be contested over 3 rounds : The Otago Rally, the Catlins Rally and another event TBA. If you wish to enter this series then you should download the regulations from the website or contact Roger Laird on (03) 208 5247 Rally Guide 2016 Page 3 of 30 6. The three rally divisions that comprise the weekend are as follows: 2016 RALLY OF OTAGO This event is Round 1 of The 2016 New Zealand Rally Championship. Enter this division if you are competing in the NZRC. The cost of notes and the reconnaissance fee are not included in the overall entry fee. 2016 INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC RALLY OF OTAGO This event is Australasia’s premier gravel rally for pre 1987 classic and historic rally cars. Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional. A separate trophy will be awarded for the best ‘blind’ performance (no notes). 2016 OTAGO ALLCOMERS RALLY Enter this Division if you are not eligible for either the NZRC or Classic Divisions OR Do not wish to enter either of the other two Divisions. Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional. All cars that comply with Schedule A with respect to rallying are eligible. A separate trophy will be awarded for the best ‘blind’ performance (no notes). 2016 ONE DAY RALLY This is an option for competitors in the Classic or Allcomers Divisions who just want to do the Saturday stages. Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional. 7. This year, there will be a Motorshow and Ceremonial Start in the Centre of Dunedin on the evening of Friday 8th April. All competitors are expected to take up the opportunity to display their cars and maximise publicity opportunities for their sponsors. A variety of activities are planned for this show including signing sessions, rally car displays, start ceremony, rally forum and much more. 8. A Media and Publicity Day will be held on a 3 km loop road on the morning of Thursday 7th April. There will be limited places available for those who wish to use it as a Shakedown however those doing so will need to take Media and Sponsors for a ride. Application to participate should be made to Daniel Cresswell (phone 029 456 2102) or email [email protected] 9. One pass recce will be available. This will take place on Thursday afternoon / Friday commencing at 12:30 p.m. from Ramrock Road about 30 minutes north drive from central Dunedin. Rally Guide 2016 Page 4 of 30 SECTION 2 RALLY PROGRAMME PRIOR TO RALLY WEEK Friday 18th December 2015 ‘Intention to Enter’ Forms made available. January 2016 Entries open. Thursday 10th March 2016 Entries close (at reduced fee). Thursday 24th March 2016 Supplementary Regulations – Part 2 (Acceptance of Entry) posted / emailed. Late Entries Will be accepted at discretion of the organiser. RALLY WEEK Wednesday 6th April 2016 1730 – 1830 hours Documentation available for those undertaking both Media Day / Shakedown and Recce. Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel, High Street, Dunedin. Thursday 7th April 2016 0900 – 1100 hours Media Day (separate registration required for those who wish to participate.) 1000 – 1130 hours Documentation for those undertaking Recce – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel. 1200 hours Meet for one pass convoy reconnaissance [commences at 12:30]. 1930 hours Pre rally ‘Dinner with the Stars’ – venue TBA Friday 8th April 2016 0700 – 1600 approx Reconnaissance continues. 1000 – 1500 hours Scrutineering and Technical Checks – Venue : To Be Advised. (Ref Acceptance of Entry for designated times). 1200 – 1500 hours Documentation – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel – for those not doing recce. 1700 hours Cars to be in place in the Octagon. 1700 – 1800 hours Motorshow : the Octagon, Dunedin. 1700 – 1730 hours Drivers and Co Drivers Rallysafe Briefing (optional) followed by Compulsory Novice Drivers Briefing : the Octagon (exact venue TBA). 1730 – 1800 hours Autograph Session (NZRC and other invited competitors) – The Octagon. 1800 hours First 5 NZRC Start Order Selection : the Octagon. 1805 hours Official Opening of Event – the Octagon. 1815 hours First Car departs from ceremonial start ramp in the Octagon. All remaining cars follow. 1900 hours First Meeting of Stewards – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel. 1930 hours Publication of Start List – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel. Rally Guide 2016 Page 5 of 30 Saturday 9th April 2016 * 0630 hours Leg One commences – First Car departs. * 0750 hours Stage 1 commences. 1625 hours First Car arrives at Parc Ferme. 2000 hours Progress Results posted for Leg One. Sunday 10th April 2016 * 0645 hours First Car departs Leg Two. * 0740 hours First Car starts SS9. 1505 hours First Car arrives at Finish Ramp – Dunedin Railway Station. 1730 hours Provisional Results posted – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel. 1730 hours Prize Giving Venue Open – Dunedin Town Hall. 2000 hours Prize Giving Ceremony Commences. 2200 hours – ?? After Party * Note: Exact times will be contained in the published Road Book. Rally Guide 2016 Page 6 of 30 SECTION 3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – PART ONE 8 – 10 APRIL 2016 P O Box 100, DUNEDIN 9054, NEW ZEALAND SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – PART ONE 1. JURISDICTION This event is a New Zealand Championship Event promoted by the Otago Sports Car Club and will take place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2016 around the Otago region. The rally will be held under these Supplementary Regulations, The New Zealand Rally Championship Portfolio, the Motorsport New Zealand National Sporting Code and its Appendices and Schedules particularly Appendix 3, Schedule R being the Standing Regulations for all Rallies and Schedule A – Driver Safety and Vehicle Requirements. The Motorsport New Zealand Permit Number is as follows: National Permit (Foreign Participation) # TBA. Format The event will be divided into three divisions as outlined below. Division One: The Rally of Otago comprising Round One of the 2016 New Zealand Rally Championship. Division Two: The International Classic Rally of Otago – Round One of the Laird Motorsport Southern Series and Round Two of the Clearwater Renovating & Decorating Mainland Series. Division Three: Allcomers Rally of Otago – Round One of the Laird Motorsport Southern Series and Round Two of the Clearwater Renovating & Decorating Mainland Series. Note: 1. NZRC registered competitors contesting both days of the event with eligible vehicles will be cross–entered in Division Two (International Classic Rally of Otago) at no extra cost. 2. Division Three (Allcomers) will be a two day event, however competitors may elect to contest either Saturday (at reduced entry fee) or both days. 3. Points for the Laird Motorsport Southern Series will be awarded to eligible competitors from amalgamated results from Divisions 2 and 3. RO U ND 1 OF THE NEW ZEALAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.otagorally.com Rally Guide 2016 Page 7 of 30 2. MAJOR OFFICIALS Clerk of the Course Norman Oakley Assistants to the Clerk of the Course Garth Tyrrell, Roger Laird, Alan Baird, Craig Jessop, Graham Buchanan, Malcolm Budd, Mike Hosken Secretary of the Meeting Cathy Anderson MNZ Stewards TBA MNZ Technical Officers TBA Judges of Fact: Jumped Start Start Line Marshal Chief Scrutineer Daniel Cresswell Competitor Relations Officers Sue Baird, Dave Remmerswaal Accident Investigators Assistant Clerks of Course Additional Officials will be advised in Supplementary Regulations Part Two – Acceptance of Entry.