San Marino, 25 May 2005 Dear Colleagues and Friends, it’s a great pleasure for me and the Press Office staff members to welcome you to the 33th Rally San Marino, together with the Organizers, and the partners. We think that this media book, with the Official Programme, may be useful for your job. The Press Room, equipped with everything you may need, is completely available to you. Also the Press Points in Sant’Angelo in Vado will supply you with informations and assistance in the heart of the race. For any further assistance, we invite you to talk to any of us without any hesitation. Welcome ! SERGIO ZAFFIRO (MEDIA OFFICER) MEDIA CENTRE The media centre of 33th Rally SAN MARINO is situated in Serravalle, inside the “Multieventi Sport Domus”. Entrance is allowed exclusively to accredited journalists and photographers unless specifically authorized by the 2005 “Cahier des Charges” of and ACI Sport SpA. Following, the opening hours : THURSDAY 26 MAY Full open from 17,00 to 20,00 hrs FRIDAY 27 MAY Full open from 08,00 to 19,00 hrs SATURDAY 28 MAY Full open from 07,30 to 22,30 hrs SUNDAY 29 MAY Full open from 06,45 to 22,00 hrs Media centre facilities : • telephones • internet connecton • telefax service • copy service • binding service • bar and relax area ABOUT SAN MARINO The Territory: The territory of San Marino, of which covers an area of 61,196 kmq, has an irregular quadrangle form which has at its centre mount Titano (749m). With a distance of only 10km., in a straight line, from the Adriatic sea. The climate is temperate, in the winter blows the easterly and northerly winds and in the summer the southerly and south-westerly ones. The Republic of San Marino borders onto two Italian regions: south and west the Marche (province of Pesaro) and north and east Emilia Romagna (province of Rimini). Area: 62 Km² Population: 27.350 (2001 est.) Density: 441 pop/Km² System of government: Parliamentary Republic Capital: San Marino (4.357 pop.) Major cities: Serravalle/Dogana Administrative Divisions: There are 9 “Giunte di Castello” and its “Capitani di Castello” : Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, San Marino, Serravalle. Indipendence: from 301 b.C. National holiday: 3 September, the Republic foundation anniversary. Ethnic majority: Sammarinese 84%, Italian 15% Border countries: Inland of Italy Principal mountains: Mount Titano 738 m Principal rivers: Torrent Ausa Climate: Mediterranean Language: Italian Religion: Catholic 99% Currency: Euro (€) Language: Italian School: obligatory to 16 years Population resident : 26266 Age groups : 0 -14 years: 14% 15 - 64 years: 68% 65 years and more: 18% Occupation rate: 74% (with foreign people) Occupation rate: 60% (without foreign people) Unemployment rate: (without foreign people): 4.0% Productive activities: 5420 (4498 on 1995) Tourism: 3.264.385 (1998) USEFUL NUMBERS : State Hospital: Gendarmeria (police): Tel.0549/994111 Tel. 112 First aid: Car service: Tel. 118 Tel. 116 Ambulance: Pharmacies: Tel. 118 Via Donna Felicissima, 21- S. Marino Tel. Civil Protection - Firemen: 0549/991312 Tel. 0549/887777 Sanitary center: Civil Police Via Piclaria - Murata_Tel. 0549/997348 Tel. 115 Tel. 113 GASTRONOMY A better way to get to know the Republic of San Marino is by tasting its culinary specialities, the history of a people and their territory is always linked closely to the history of their alimentation. It is a shame that the rapid and progressive abandon of the countryside, the development of tourist and commercial activities, the radical social and economic transformation that was brought about by industrial publicity imposed by the mass media, have all in some way or another turned upside down the antique traditions of the San Marino kitchen. One thing that hasn't changed from the old days is the passion for the piada (a type of pita bread) which even nowadays accompanies all kinds of food from the greens of the countryside, various cheeses and even the more elaborated dishes that have a meat base. Made by mixing white flour and water together, in the past they would also add a touch of yellow flour, and for those important occasions even a bit of lard that would make the piada a bit puffy. Another antique dish which is still cooked is polenta (served in a trencher, it is a type of pudding made from cornmeal) that used to be served up with a sausage sauce with pecorino cheese grated on top, there is also the richer version that contains a game sauce, garnished with lard and sage. Of the different types of pasta that are still favoured today there is "strozzapreti", prepared with flour, water and salt with a sauce of meat and cheese. On Christmas eve the tradition is to make chick-pea pasta whilst on Christmas day itself there is “cappelletti in brood” (ringlets of dough filled with seasoned minced meat in broth). Another dish that is more adaptable for the more courageous diner, simple but tasty and typically for the winter months, is cotiche di maiale con i fagioli (pig skin and bean soup). A dish that nowadays is hardly ever served is the minestra dei poveri (poor peoples soup), called "bobolotti" it is composed of a sheet of pasta made up of flour, water and salt, cut up into small squares, boiled in water and seasoned with lard and dark beans.We must also mention the typical San Marino sweets: la Pagnotta (round loaf) that is eaten at Easter, prepared with raisins and aniseed, il Bustrengo which is prepared with grated bread and corn flour, widely used in Romagna and Marche tradition as a substitution for rice. And last but definitely not least are the Republics wines: the red "Sangiovese", the golden "Albana", and also the "Biancale" and "Moscato". It is possible to uncover these antique flavours at the numerous restaurants in San Marino, a good idea would be to profit from the week that is dedicated to the Giornate Medievali (Medieval Days), a period in which the restaurants in the old town centre offer tourists antique foretastes. GENERAL INFORMATIONS ABOUT ITALY Official language: Italian. Population : 57,844,017 inhabitants; density: 192 persons per km2 Area : 301,333 km2 . Capital: Rome Type of government : Republic Elevations : Highest – Monte Bianco: 4.810 m. Major religion : Catholicism Life expectancy: Women - 82.9; men - 76.7. Labour distribution : manufacturing - 31.8%; services - 63.0%; agriculture - 5.2%. Currency : The Italian currency is the Euro which is made up of 100 cents. There are coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents and 1 €, 2 €. Bank notes are of 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 € and 500 €. You can change your money at any bank and at the hotel reception desks. However, in the hotels the rate of exchange is less favourable. International credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants. Time : GMT + 1 hour. Water : Tap water is completely safe for drinking. Electricity : The electric current for use in homes and hotels is 220 volts (50 Hz) and the plugs used are two round pins. Telephone : Public telephones are installed everywhere in Italy, most will allow calls. There are some telephone booths which accept coins and others which operate with telephone cards. It is possible to buy telephone cards in the hotels. Some telephones will also accept international credit cards. Business Hours : Business hours of the main establishments are as follows : Banks 08:00 -17:00 (from Monday to Friday) Post Offices 8:30 -13:30 - Saturday : 8:00-12:00 Shops 9:00 -19:30 (Saturday included) Administrations 9:00 -17:00 (from Monday to Friday) Diplomatic Missions in Rome Germany Via San Martino della Battaglia, 4 00185 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 492131 Fax Number : +39 06 4452672 Web-site: www.ambgermania.it Great Britain & Northern Ireland Via XX Settembre, 80/a 00187 – Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 42200001 Fax Number : +39 06 48903217 Web-site: www.britain.it France Via Giulia, 251 00186 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 68802152/68800437 Fax Number : +39 06 68601260 Poland Via P. Paolo Rubens, 20 00197 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 3216073/3233245 Fax Number : +39 06 3223990 Romania Via Nicolò Tartaglia, 36 00197 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 8084423 Fax Number : +39 06 8084995 Russia Via Nomentana, 116 00161 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 44235625/44234149 Fax Number : +39 06 44234031 Spain Palazzo Borghese - Largo Fontanella Borghese, 19 00186 – Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 6840401 Fax Number : +39 06 6871574 Greece Via S. Mercadante, 36 00198 - Rome Phone Number: + 39 06 8537551 Fax Number : +39 06 8415927 PROGRAMME Tuesday 12th April 2005 Opening date for entries Friday 6th May 2005 Last date for entries at reduced fee Thursday 12th May 2005 Closing date for entries Friday 13th May 2005 Road Book publishing Monday 16th May 2005 Closing date for co-driver details Thursday 19th May 2005 Pubblication of the list of entered crews Tuesday 24th May 2005 Issuing of the Road Book and pre-administrative checks From 04,00 pm to 10,00 pm Issuing of the reconnaisance material, identification numbers, rally plates and advertising Multieventi Sport Domus via Rancaglia, 30 47899 Serravalle Wednesday 25th May 2005 Scheduled reconnaisance From 08,30 am to 12,30 am From n° 1 to all A7 Group From 02,30 pm to 07,00 pm Reconnaissance of the stages of the 2nd Leg From 08,30 am to 12,30 am From the first n° after the last entered with A7 Group to the From 02,30 pm to 07,00 pm highest n° Reconnaissance of the stages of the 1st Leg Thursday 26th May 2005 Scheduled reconnaisance From 08,30 am to 12,30 am From n° 1 to all A7 Group From 02,30 pm