Round 10 FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers Round 10 FIA WRC 2 World Rally Championships FIA WRC 3 World Rally Championships 9 – 11 September 2016 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 Regulations, the Rally China Supplementary Regulations and any Bulletins issued. Content 1. INTRODUCTION/WELCOME 3 1.1 Welcome from Rally China 3 1.2 Event Summary 4 2. CONTACT DETAILS 4 2.1 Permanent Organisation Contact Details 4 2.2 Media Contact Details 4 2.3 Organising Committee 5 2.4 Sporting Council 5 2.5 Officials appointed by the FIA 5 3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES 6 3.1 Schedule before the rally week 6 3.2 Schedule of the rally week 7 4. ENTRY DETAILS 9 4.1 Titles for which the Rally counts 9 4.1.1 Criteria for acceptance of entries and closing date 9 4.1.2 Classes 9 4.2 List of Entry Fees – WRC Championships 10 4.3 List of Entry Fees - Non-WRC Registered and Privateer Competitors 10 4.4 Entry Packages for Non-FIA Registered Teams 10 5. SERVICE PARK(S) AND TYRE FITTING ZONES 11 5.1 Information about the Service Park 11 5.2 Facilities at the Service Park 11 5.3 Tyre fitting zones 11 6. TWO-WAY RADIO 12 7. FUEL / TYRES 12 7.1 FIA Fuel 12 7.2 Pump Fuel 12 7.3 Remote Refuel Zones 13 7.4 Tyres 13 8. IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS 13 9. HELICOPTERS 14 10. ACCOMMODATION 14 11. MEDIA 14 11.1 Contact Before the Event 14 11.2 Accreditation Procedure 14 11.3 Types of Accreditation 15 11.4 Event Accreditation Process 15 12. LIST OF USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES 15 12.1 Climate 15 12.2 Time Zone 15 12.3 Currency 15 12.4 Hire Car Companies 16 12.5 Airlines and Airports 16 12.6 Driving in China and Temporary Plate for Vehicles 16 12.7 Chinese Visas 17 12.8 Car Dealership 17 APPENDIX 1 – DRAFT ITINERARY – SUBJECT TO FIA APPROVAL 18 APPENDIX 2 – RECONNAISSANCE SCHEDULE 21 APPENDIX 3 – OVERVIEW MAP 22 APPENDIX 4 – HQ SV LAYOUT 23 Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 2 1. INTRODUCTION/WELCOME 1.1 Welcome from Rally China Dear Rally China participants, We are looking forward to welcoming you to Rally China, the Round 10 of the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship on 9-11 September. This will be the 2nd Rally China since the 1st one 17 years ago. Do thanks to major support from Beijing Municipal Government and LeSports, the local promoter. The Rally Headquarters and Service Park will be located in Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Centre, the venue for APEC meeting, which is an epitome of the fast growing Chinese economy. This wonderful and magnificent image will lead you to find a different culture here and exciting rallying experience with people loving this sport so much after 30 years’ development since the first rally event taking place on this land in 1985. Rally China showcases one of the most beautiful regions in Beijing with the podium ceremony for power stage at the foot of the Great Wall, a strong contrast with the modern buildings and facilities of the Convention & Exhibition Centre where the event starts. Some of the special stages had been used in 1999 when the 1st Rally China sailed, but with sealed surface now due to the rapid development of that region. For rally people, the sporting challenge of the Rally China roads will be an immediate attraction. We do believe the rally will contribute to the regional economy through the direct spending of rally visitors and unmatchable global media exposure. Meanwhile, we also promise to make our best efforts to reach a carbon neutral status by innovation and new ideas for environmental sustainability, which is a goal that set by the FIA and the international community. September in Beijing is praised as a “Golden Month” with clear and brisk weather. We look forward to seeing you then. Zhan Guojun President, Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 3 1.2 Event Summary Total Distance: 1,317.84km Stage Distance: 315.59km No of Stages: 16 Stage Surface: Tarmac Sunrise: 0550hrs Sunset 1833hrs 2. CONTACT DETAILS 2.1 Permanent Organisation Contact Details Address of the Permanent Secretariat: Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of China Postal Address NO.9, Tiyuguan Road Beijing 100763 China Telephone: +86 (0)10 6714 9373 Email: [email protected] for competitor enquiries Email: [email protected] (for assistance with hospitality, accommodation, etc) Website: www.rally-china.com Competitor Enquiries Ms. Gao Xuechun Mobile: +86 1370 138 2737 Email: [email protected] Address of Headquarters: Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Centre No.16 West Yanqi Road, Huairou Dist. Beijing The distance between the HQ and Beijing Capital International Airport is about 45km. 2.2 Media Contact Details National Media Manager: Ms. Lu Mingyao National Press Officer: Mr. Chen Xiangning Mobile +86 1770 108 1655 Email [email protected] Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 4 2.3 Organising Committee Chairman: Mr. Zhan Guojun Vice Chairman: Mr. Wan Heping Secretary General: Mr. He Jiandong Deputy Secretary General Mr. Wang Xiaogang Clerk of the Course: Mr. Cui Jianjun Deputy Clerk of the Course: Mr. Chen Xuezhong Event Promoter: Mr. Sun Xiaodong National Media Manager: Ms. Lu Mingyao Chief Safety Officer: Mr. Li He Technical and Scrutineering: Mr. Wang Tao 2.4 Sporting Council Chairman: Mr. Wan Heping Clerk of the Course: Mr. Cui Jianjun Deputy Clerk of the Course: Mr. Chen Xuezhong Chief Safety Officer: Mr. Li He Public Safety Officer: Mr. Han Dong Technical and Scrutineering: Mr. Wang Tao 2.5 Officials appointed by the FIA Rally China extends a warm welcome to following FIA appointed officials: Chairman of the Stewards: Mr. Timo Rautiainen FIA Steward: Mr. Morrie Chandler Secretary of the Stewards: Mrs. Yvonne Gilli Safety Delegate: Ms. Michèle Mouton Medical Delegate: Dr Jean Duby Technical Delegate: Mr Jérôme Toquet Assistant to Technical Delegate: Mr. Karmo Uusmaa Assistant to Technical Delegate: Mr. Clement Clerc Media Delegate: Mrs. Hayley Gallagher Sporting Delegate: Mr Jarmo Mahonen Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 5 3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES 3.1 Schedule before the rally week Thursday 28 May 2016 Rally Guide 1 published electronically Wednesday 6 July 2016 Supplementary Regulations published Entries Open Wednesday 13 July 2016 Opening date for accreditation by international media to FIA Wednesday 20 July 2016 Closing date for ordering of FIA Fuel Closing date for Radio Licence applications Tuesday 9 August 2016 Rally Guide 2 published Road Books published Wednesday 10 August 2016 Closing date for accreditation requests from international media Friday 12 August 2016 Entries close (including Co-driver details) Closing date for temporary driver licence application Closing date for temporary plate application Wednesday 17 August 2016 Publication of the Entry List (subject to approval by the FIA) Friday 19 August 2016 Closing date for ordering of Pump Fuel Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 6 3.2 Schedule of the rally week Saturday 3 September 2016 Possible promotional duties for P1 & P2 drivers and selected other drivers in Beijing. Details to be confirmed later Saturday 3 September 2016 1000hrs Opening of the Service Park for WRC, WRC 2 & WRC 3 Teams 2000hrs Service Park Closes Sunday 4 September 2016 0900hrs Opening of the Service Park for Non-Priority Drivers 2000hrs Service Park Closes Monday 5 September 2016 Possible promotional duties for P1 & P2 drivers and selected other drivers in Huairou. Details to be confirmed at a later date. 0700hrs Service Park Open for all competitors 0900hrs/2000hrs Reconnaissance Registration (by appointment) 0900hrs/2000hrs Administrative Checks (by appointment) 1800hrs/2000hrs Collection of Reconnaissance GPS Trackers (nominated drivers) Tuesday 6 September 2016 06300hrs/1900hrs Day 1 Reconnaissance (according to schedule in Appendix 2) 0800hrs/1900hrs Media Accreditation 0900hrs/2000hrs Administrative Checks Wednesday 7 September 2016 Possible promotional activities for P1 drivers during morning reconnaissance. Details to be confirmed at a later date. 0630hrs/1445hrs Day 2 Reconnaissance (according to schedule in Appendix 2) 0800hrs/1900hrs Media Accreditation 0800hrs/2000hrs Media Centre Open 0900hrs/1700hrs Administrative Checks 1000hrs/1330hrs Scrutineering & Sealing for WRC – P1 (by appointment) 1300hrs/1400hrs Checking of weight for Manufacturers cars 1500hrs/2200hrs Technical Scrutineering & Component Sealing for P2, P3 & Non-Priority drivers 1500hrs/1700hrs FIA Rally Tracking GPS available for collection 1600hrs WRC Team Managers Meeting (FIA Registered teams only) 1800hrs/2000hrs Return of Reconnaissance GPS Trackers (HQ) Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 7 Thursday 8 September 2016 0800hrs/1900hrs Media Accreditation 0800hrs/2000hrs Media Centre Open 0800hrs/0930hrs Shakedown – WRC P1 & P2 0930hrs/1130hrs Shakedown – Optional for all Priority Drivers 1130hrs/1330hrs Shakedown – Optional for all Drivers 1330hrs FIA Pre-Event Press Conference (subject to FIA Media Delegate approval) 1800hrs Publication of Start List Section 1 Friday 9 September 2016 0700hrs/2200hrs Media Centre Open 0700hrs Start of Section 1 1930hrs approx. Meet the Crews public Q&A 2230hrs Publication of Start List Section 3 Saturday 10 September 2016 0700hrs/2200hrs Media Centre Open 0700hrs Start of Section 3 1930hrs approx. Meet the Crews public Q&A 2230hrs Publication of Start List Section 5 Sunday 11 September 2016 0600hrs/finish Media Centre Open 0800hrs Start of Section 5 1343hrs Power Stage (Great Wall II) 1506hrs Finish of the competitive element of the Rally 1530hrs Prize Giving – Finish Podium 1600hrs Final Scrutineering 1645hrs FIA Post-Event Media Conference (subject to FIA Media Delegate approval) 1830hrs Publication of Final Provisional Classification Monday 11 September 2016 0800hrs/1200hrs Media Centre Open Rally China 2016 – Rally Guide 1 Page 8 4.