RENTIES YPRES RALLY BELGIUM 20-22 NOVEMBER 2020 RALLY GUIDE ONE INDEX 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3 1.1. Environmental sustainability ................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Project “Planet 22” by the Organiser ..................................................................................................... 4 1.3. COVID-19 requirements .......................................................................................................................... 5 2. CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1. Permanent contact details ....................................................................................................................... 6 2.2. Key officials ............................................................................................................................................... 6 2.3. Rally HQ contact details .......................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. Media contact details ............................................................................................................................... 6 3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES ............................................................................................ 7 3.1. Schedule before the rally week .............................................................................................................. 7 3.2. Schedule during the rally week ............................................................................................................... 7 3.3. Opening hours off different facilities ...................................................................................................... 9 4. ENTRY DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................ 9 4.1. FIA Titles for which the rally counts ....................................................................................................... 9 4.2. List of entry fees ........................................................................................................................................ 9 4.3. Entry packages for non-FIA registered teams .................................................................................... 10 5. SERVICE PARK ............................................................................................................................................ 10 5.1. General information ................................................................................................................................ 10 5.2. Parking ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.3. Facilities ................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.4. Traffic movements .................................................................................................................................. 11 5.5. Environmental requirements ................................................................................................................. 11 5.6. Covid-19 health requirements ............................................................................................................... 11 6. TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................... 12 7. IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS ........................................................................................ 12 7.1. From EU ................................................................................................................................................... 12 7.2. From outside the EU .............................................................................................................................. 12 7.3. Custom agent .......................................................................................................................................... 12 8. HELICOPTERS ............................................................................................................................................. 12 8.1. Drones ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 9. HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 12 10. ACCOMMODATION ..................................................................................................................................... 12 11. SHAKEDOWN ............................................................................................................................................... 13 11.1. Priority competitors ................................................................................................................................. 13 11.2. P2, P3 and Non-priority competitors .................................................................................................... 13 12. MEDIA ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 12.1. Contact details before the rally ............................................................................................................. 13 12.2. Accreditation procedure – Criteria and deadlines .............................................................................. 14 13. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 14 13.1. Emergency numbers .............................................................................................................................. 14 14. LIST OF USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES ............................................................................................. 15 14.1. General information ................................................................................................................................ 15 14.2. Facilities ................................................................................................................................................... 15 14.3. Driving in Belgium ................................................................................................................................... 15 APPENDIX 1 – ITINERARIES ............................................................................................................................. 17 2 RALLY GUIDE 1 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Welcome For the first time in history, we are happy to welcome WRC, its’ competitors and true rally fans to the biggest motor sport event in Flanders. Ypres Rally has created a reputation throughout Europe because of its tricky stages and great atmosphere. The popular service park and the great ambiance in the city centre adds adrenaline to the event. In recent years, Ypres Rally has proven to be also one of the safest events in Europe. Thanks to more than a thousand volunteers and the discipline of spectators, we are able to run a compact and well-timed rally. We are very proud to deliver this event on time and give all rally fans an opportunity to enjoy a fantastic weekend. Ypres, where it all began on January 18 in 1964. That night the Ypres Market Square hosted a time control as part of the liaison of the Rallye Monte-Carlo. 56 years later, we are glad to welcome WRC in Ypres. 2020 Edition Rally HQ and Race Control will be located in the City Centre, just a few steps from the main square. Novotel will once again be hosting the Media Centre. The Service Park will be located, as always, on the Town Square of Ypres and its surroundings. It will be the only Service Park used during the rally. The route consists mostly of twisty tarmac farming lanes, challenging to both cars and crews. The total distance of the rally is about 915 km. In total, 23 special stages will cover about 289 km. Time slot for Ypres Rally has always been June. This year however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the competitors will have a chance to enjoy Ypres stages in late autumn time. The official start of the rally will take place at Ypres Town Square on Friday, November 20. The rally runs from Friday through Saturday within a 30 kilometre radius of Ypres before moving to the area of Spa in Wallonia early Sunday morning. Power Stage and finish podium will be taking place in the legendary Circuit of Spa- Francorchamps. There will be 9 special stages on Friday including 5 unique stages, 4 that will be driven twice and 1 that will be driven once. Saturday will have 10 special stages including 5 unique stages that will be driven twice. Sunday will finish the rally with another 4 stages – 1 stage that will be driven twice and 2 stages that will be driven once. The Podium Ceremony will be held around noon on Sunday at the WRX podium in the Circuit de Francorchamps. In this Rally Guide One, you will find the information necessary to prepare your