Supported by REGULATIONS 2 2019 Peking to Paris - REGULATIONS THE 2019 PEKING TO PARIS MOTOR CHALLENGE Supported by: Sunday 2 June - Sunday 7 July 2019 Subject to final route reconnaissance REGULATIONS 1. ANNOUNCEMENT 1.1 The“Peking to Paris Motor Challenge” will be held between 2 June and 7 July 2019. The event is organised by Peking-Paris Rally Limited, with the support of the Endurance Rally Association, which is affiliated to The Royal Automobile’s Club Motor Sports Association and The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs. The dates may be changed at the Organiser’s discretion. 1.2 The address of the Organisers’ UK office is: 4.3 A comprehensive Route Book and a Map Book will provide Peking-Paris Rally Limited competitors with all the information necessary to follow the St Mary’s Road, East Hendred mandatory route. These will be issued at the start of the event. Oxon OX12 8LF The route will include Test Sections timed to the second on England, UK public and private land using both surfaced and unsurfaced Tel: +44 (0)1235 831221 roads. There may also be Route Checks, Passage Controls Website: www.endurorally.com and Secret Checks to check adherence to the correct route. Email: [email protected] Competitors will be issued with a Time Card and a Time Schedule indicating the specific times at which they must 2. WARNING check-in to the Time Controls to avoid penalties. 2.1 All Motor Sport is potentially dangerous. The “Peking to Paris 4.4 The Route and Map Books will give details of the overall Motor Challenge” uses remote roads which may be hazardous route, the Time Schedules, the locations of the Main and and are intended to present those taking part with a driving Time Controls, the Passage Controls, the Route Checks, challenge. Competitors should not enter the event unless they and Test Sections. The route will be defined by a variety of accept that there is an element of risk to themselves and their methods - route descriptions, GPS waypoints, tulip diagrams, vehicle. Competitors are expected to drive safely within the marked maps and test diagrams. An accurate tripmeter, a limitations of their vehicles and to show due consideration to GPS receiver and a watch are essential but no additional maps other road users at all times. Peking-Paris Rally Limited and will be necessary. There will not be any average speed type other “ERA” associated companies, their staff and Officials Regularity Sections. Distances will be measured in kilometres. and their representatives on the event accept no responsibility An official measured distance for calibration purposes will be whatsoever for any accident, loss or injury happening to provided near the start location. The Organisers’ times and competitors and do not undertake to provide security, rescue distances are deemed to be correct and not subject to query, or assistance of any kind. All competitors will be required to protest or appeal. sign the indemnity printed on the entry form. 4.5 Vehicles must be mechanically prepared for remote and rough terrain and carry sufficient fuel for 400 kilometres. 3. PERMIT AND AUTHORISATION 3.1 Application has been made for the necessary permits and 5. PROGRAMME route authorisations. These documents and any other 5.1 The pre-rally programme will be as follows: permissions will be displayed on the Official Notice Board at Signing On. All crew members must be in Beijing for the afternoon of 30 May 2019 when their Chinese Driving Licences and vehicle number plates will be issued. Vehicles must be collected 4. EVENT DESCRIPTION from the customs warehouse the following day on 31 May. 4.1 The “Peking to Paris Motor Challenge” will start in Beijing, Scrutineering and Signing-on will take place on 1 June and all China on Sunday 2 June 2019 and will finish in Paris, France, crew members must attend a briefing at the Rally HQ hotel. on Sunday 7 July 2019 followed by a Gala Prize-Giving This will be followed by the Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner. The route will be approximately 13,000 kilometres Dinner. The ceremonial start will be from the Great Wall of passing through China, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, China at 10:00 hrs on 2 June 2019. Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Belgium 5.2 Provisional Route (subject to confirmation and further and France. (Subject to change.) reconnaissance). 4.2 The event is open to vehicles in the Pioneer, Vintage, The route of approximately 13,000 kilometres will take 36 Vintageant and Classic Categories being of a model type in days from the start at the Great Wall of China on Sunday production before December 1975. The Organisers reserve the 2 June 2019 and after travelling through China, Mongolia, right to introduce separate routes and time schedules for these Russia, Kazakhstan, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, different Categories. Poland, Germany and Belgium will reach Paris, France on 2019 Peking to Paris - REGULATIONS 3 Sunday 7 July 2019. It is planned that there will be Rest days 8.3 Applications for entries open on 1 March 2017 and close on 10 in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Novosibirsk (Russia), Astana December 2018 after which date no refunds of entry fees will (Kazakhstan) and St Petersburg (Russia). be given. The entry fee of £53,500 for a crew of two includes: • Two nights pre-event accommodation in China 6. EVENT OFFICIALS • Welcome Dinner in Beijing 6.1 The Organising Committee comprises: • 36 nights’ accommodation in a twin/double room Event Director: Fred Gallagher including breakfast Clerk of the Course: John Spiller • Camp site facilities in Mongolia and Kazakhstan Deputy Clerk of the Course (China): Jim Smith • Group evening dining except on rest days Deputy Clerk of the Course (Asia): Chris Elkins • Packed lunches in Mongolia and Kazakhstan Deputy Clerk of the Course (Europe): Gill Cotton • Secure parking arrangements Rally Secretary: Eleonora Piccolo Entries Secretary: Annette Daley • Third party car insurance extra-EU countries • Chinese driving licences and number plates The roles and names of other Officials will be notified in • Emergency breakdown assistance subsequent bulletins. • Medical support 7. CATEGORIES AND CLASSES • Car preparation and navigation guides, GPS waypoint co- ordinates 7.1 Vehicles will be accepted in the following age Categories: • Tulip style Route Books and Map Books for the entire route A Pioneer • Metal rally plates, competition numbers, decals and A model in production before December 1920. identity tags B Vintage • Gold, Silver, Bronze medals and Finishers awards A model type in production before December 1930. • Trophies for Overall, Category and Class winners C Vintageant • Prize-Giving Gala dinner and accommodation in Paris A model type in production between January 1931 and 8.4 Competitors are responsible for any other costs incurred – December 1947. personal travel and health insurances, air fares and vehicle D Classic shipping to China, customs bonds, obtaining visas, border A model type in production between January 1948 and crossings, vehicle breakdowns, repairs and repatriation, petrol December 1975. (Cars of a later date may be accepted if and any incidental costs for accommodation and meals. deemed to be in the spirit of the event.) 8.5 The details of each crew member must be submitted on a fully E Special completed and signed entry form. By submitting the entry Any car not eligible in its normal age Category due to non- form the crew undertake to abide by these Event Regulations period modifications or a later build date. and any subsequent Official Bulletins issued by the Organisers. Once an entry has been accepted any subsequent change of 7.2 The Categories may be sub-divided into Classes based on vehicle or crew member is at the discretion of the Organisers. engine size and/ or date of production so that vehicles of The maximum number of entries for the event is 115. similar type and performance can compete against each other. 8.6 Competitors must comply with the dates given by the 7.3 Competitors must ensure that, at the time of scrutineering and Organisers for the submission of information or copies of for the duration of the event, the vehicle is road-legal for the documents such as: passports, personal photos, driving countries in which the event takes place and that it complies licences, vehicle registration documents, vehicle identity form, with these Event Regulations. vehicle inspection report, vehicle photos, medical history, 7.4 The ERA Technical Regulations, available from the Rally visas, insurances, fuel payments. See the entry form for Office, give details of mechanical modifications that are not further details. Failure to meet any of the deadlines set by the permitted, the equipment upgrades that are permitted, the Organisers will result in the cancellation of the Competitors safety equipment and spares that are recommended and the entry and the forfeit of all monies paid. navigation equipment that is required. 8.7 Competitors cannot make any changes to the vehicle, driver or co-driver after 31 May 2018. Crews requesting a change after 8. ENTRIES, FEES AND INSURANCE this date will be regarded as withdrawing their entry. A vehicle or crew member may not be replaced during the event. 8.1 Entries are by invitation only from the Organisers. A competing crew shall consist of two persons unless otherwise 8.8 The Organisers reserve the right to refuse or withdraw any agreed with the Organisers. All crew members who intend to entry without explanation. An entry will not be confirmed drive must hold a valid driving licence, both be over the age of until the full entry fee has been paid. If prior to the event 17, be covered by valid insurance whilst driving on the event, unforeseen circumstances force the cancellation of the event be in the vehicle during all the timed sections of the event the Organisers reserve the right to retain 25% of the entry fee, and must have completed the Indemnity and Signing On in addition to any deposit paid, to cover administrative costs procedures.