King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 5 – 7 December 2014 Lopburi – Phetchabun – Lopburi Province RALLY GUIDE 2 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Contact Details Postal Address of the Rally Secretariat: Thai Rally 88 Co., Ltd. C/O Auto Racing Magazine 414/224 Pracharatbumphen Road, Samsennok, Huaykhwang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand Telephone: +(66 2) 691-3933 Mobile: +(66 81) 989 66 55 Facsimile: +(66 2) 691-3933 E-mail: [email protected],[email protected] Website: www.thailandrally.com Rally Headquarters (Tuesday, 2 December – Monday, 8 December 2014) Saha Farms Station 99 Moo 8 , Huaihin Tambon, Chai Badan Amphoe, Lopburi 15130 Telephone: + (66 81) 905 0055 E-mail : [email protected] This document has no regulatory power, For information only. 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 Regional Rally Regulations 2014, The International Sporting Code, and These Supplementary Regulations and Thailand Rally Championship Supplementary Regulations Modifications, amendments and / or change to these Supplementary Regulations will be announced only by numbered and dated Bulletins (issued by the organiser or the Stewards) 2 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Rally Guide 2 (24/11/2014) CONTENTS 1. Introduction/Welcome............................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Message from Chairman of Event Committee……………………………………………………………… 5 1.2 Message from Rally Director & Clerk of Course………………………...………………………………….. 6 1.3 Brief Event History……………………………………………………………………...……………………… 7 1.4 Previous Winners………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 1.5 Event Overview……………………………………………………………………………...…………………. 9 2. Contact Details……………………………………………………………………………..……………………... 9 2.1 Permanent Contact Details email internet address……………………………………………...…………. 9 2.2 Key Officials with e-mail address…….………………………………………………...…………………….. 9 2.3 Rally HQ contact details …………….………………………………………………………………………… 10 3. Programme and Critical Deadlines…………………………………………………………………………….. 10 3.1 Schedule for before the week of the Rally…………………………………………………………...……… 10 3.2 Schedule for the week of the Rally…………………………………………………………………………… 10 4. Entry Details……………………...………………………………………………………………………………... 12 4.1 Titles for which the rally counts……………………………………………………………………………….. 12 4.2 Entry Information……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 4.3 List of Entry Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 4.4 Payment Facilities……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 4.5 Vehicle Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 4.6 Vehicle Registration-International Competitors…………………………………………………………….. 14 5. Service Parks………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 5.1 Additional Information about the Service Parks…………………………………..………………………… 15 5.2 Facilities at Service Park………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 6. Two-way Radio ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 7. Fuel and Tyres ..…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 7.1 Fuel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 7.2 Tyres……………………………………...……………………………………………………………………... 15 8. Importation of Vehicles and Spareparts………………………………………………………………………. 16 8.1 National laws / Customs Clearance……………………………………..…………………………...………. 16 9. Helicopters…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 10. Hospitality Arrangements…………………………………………………………………….…..……………... 17 11. Hotel / Accomodation Reservations…………………………………………………..………….…………… 17 11.1 Contact Details for Reservations……………………………………………………………………………. 17 11.2 Booking form for accommodation…………………………………………………………………………… 17 12. Reconnaissance…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 12.1 Procedure for Registration…………………………….………..……………..……………………………. 17 12.2 Regulation & Restrictions……………………………………………….…………………………………... 18 12.3 Vehicles……..……………………………………………….…….……………………………….…………. 18 12.4 Reconnaissance Schedule…….………………………………………….…………………………………. 18 13. Scrutineering / Sealing and Marking……………….………………………………..………………….…….. 18 13.1 Pre-Event Scrutineering…………..……......………………..……………………………………………… 18 13.2 Final Scrutineering…………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 14. Shakedown………………………………………..……………………………………………………………….. 18 14.1 Shakedown…….….…………..…………………….…………….…………………………………………. 18 15. Ceremonial Start & Super Special Stage……………………..………………………………………………. 18 15.1 Ceremonial Start….…………..………………………………………………………………………………. 18 3 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Rally Guide 2 (24/11/2014) 16. Finish……………………….…………………………………………….…………………………………………. 19 16.1 Ceremonial Finish……………………….………………………..………………………………………….. 19 17. Passes and Plates ……………..…………………………………………………………………………………. 20 18. Medical and Safety Services……………………………………………………………………………………. 21 18.1 Emergency number……………..……………………….………………………………………………….. 21 19. List of Useful Facts and Services……………………………………………………………………………… 22 19.1 General Information THAILAND Geography………………………………….…………………………… 22 Driving in Thailand………………………………………………….………………………………………… 25 Do’s and Don’ts in Thailand……………………….………………………………………………………… 26 Business Directory………………………………………….………………………………………………… 26 Airline Offices in Bangkok………….………………………………………………………………………… 27 Suvarnabhumi Airport…………………….………………………………………………………………….. 27 Embassies in Bangkok……………………………………………………………………………..………… 28 Car Rental………..……………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Dealer…………….……………………………………………………………………………………………. 28 Lopburi……………………………………..........................………………………………………………… 29 Phetchabun………….……………………………………...………………………………………………… 30 4 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Rally Guide 2 (24/11/2014) 1. INTRODUCTION / WELCOME 1.1 Message from Chairman of Event Committee Motorsport is one of the most favourite sports and make the competitors follow the regulations with good manners. I am very pleased and congratulate to King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014, which is the greatest and very complete competition. I would like see more internationally recognized events staged in Thailand. On this occasion, I would like to express my appreciation and best wishes to the organizers and all concerned with the rally. I wish the rally all the best success and look forward to welcoming all of you again in the near future. Mr.Virath Chotitawan Chairman of Event Committer 5 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Rally Guide 2 (24/11/2014) 1.2 Message From Rally Director & Clerk of Course SAWASDEE The Organising Committee would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all participants, media, competitors and fans alike who would come to join King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014. From 5 – 7 December 2014, Thailand will host King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand which is organised by Auto Racing Team. This event is to be the Kingdom’s largest motor sport event. King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand is to be held on the Central Thailand, which includes the two provinces of Lopburi – Phetchabun - Lopburi. The Ceremonial Start and Official Start will be held on Friday, 5 December 2014, 15:30 hrs.at Saha Farms Station, Lopburi. The route of Leg 1a will take place in Saha Farms Station, has one special stages on tarmac and gravel road (total distance of 2.25 kms). Leg 1b will take place around Lopburi has seven special stages on tarmac and gravel road in four locations (total distance of 99.30 kms). Leg 2 will take place around Phetchabun , consisting 5 special 102.99 kms. on tarmac and gravel road in four locations. Special for the new Japanese competitors can contact rally agent in Japan at Yodarallying Mr.Osamu Yoda e-mail : [email protected] website www.yodarallying.jp Everyone at Auto Racing Magazine is looking forward to making the International Rally of Thailand your most memorable occasion of the year 2014. We look forward to welcoming you to King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014. Mr. Udomsak Chan-On Rally Director, Auto Racing Magazine & Clerk of Course 6 King’s Cup Trophy The 27th International Rally of Thailand 2014 Rally Guide 2 (24/11/2014) 1.3 Brief Event History Nowadays automobile plays a prominent role not only in the daily life but also in sports activity. Motor Sports Competition or Rally is now claimed as one of automotive competitions which is very popular in the world as there are many people and agencies concerned in the competition including drivers, organisers, automobile manufacturers in order to develop car racing competition. In the Kingdom of Thailand, the sport of motor racing is known since World War II when HRH Prince Biraphong Bhanubhandra incredibly captured titles three successive times. Since then rallying activity in Thailand becomes more and more famous when there is the 1st Asian Highway Rally Championships in Thailand. The Championships saw drivers from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand in action in the competition. With an aspiration to uplift rally standard and to promote tourism in the Kingdom of Thailand, the Auto Racing Magazine Team decides to organise the 1st International Rally competition entitled International Rally of Thailand in 1989. The 1st International Raly drew a dramatic success and a number of wellknown overseas drivers in the competition like Japanese Kenjiro