P750 PRO STOCK ORDINARY RACE

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1 The UIM and LPA would like to formally invite you to participate in the International Powerboat Championship in Bentota, Sri Lanka P750 PRO STOCK ORDINARY RACE Lanka Powerboat Association will be the organising company for the event. The head office is situated at Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, 115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka. PRE-EVENT SECRETARY Name Telephone Sarah Potts sarah@lankapowerboat.com EVENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE Event Co-ordinator Event Secretary Committee Members Prassane Ranaweera Sarah Potts Jayantha De Silva Anna De Silva Monisha Slemmermann Neil Slemmermann Thilan Rangana Nissanka Wijesingha RACE OFFICIALS Sarah Potts Deputy Officer of the Day Ashleigh Finlayson UIM Commissioner Officer of the Day Davie Finlayson Race Secretary Anna De Silva Chief Scruntineer Neil Slemmermann Chief Lap Scorer SL Sports Ministry Chief Time Keeper SL Sports Ministry Medical SL Sports Ministry Security AVANI Marshalls Nissanka Wijesingha And team On Water First Response Osprey Safety Director RACE JURY Chairperson UIM commissioner, John Masters, Mette Brandt Bjerknes, Davie Finlayson. Anna De Silva as note taker/ to be recorded. EVENT APPROVAL This event has been approved by LPA (Lanka Powerboat Association), the National Governing Body for Powerboat Racing in Sri Lanka in association with the UIM, World Governing Body

2 INSURANCE rd LPA has 3 party liability insurance for everyone involved with the event. If competitors require individual cover then they should gain that insurance for themselves. REGISTRATION Please see attached registration form. Registration fee is free RULES The event will be running under the 2017 UIM Rules, 560 P750 Rules will supersede any other general rules. Please see UIM link for engine homologations Any team that damages a buoy will pay a repair penalty of Rs Any team that destroys a buoy will pay a penalty of Rs This is left to the sole discretion of the race director in conjunction with the OOD. A team will not be allowed to partake any further unless the amount is paid in cash. Safety equipment for drivers and co-drivers helmets and life jackets and all safety equipment must be as per the UIM rules Any competitor contravening this will not be allowed to race. CLASSES OF RACING FORMAT OF RACING P750 Pro-Stock & Modified Surf Circuit (as per UIM rulebook)

3 REFUELLING FACILITIES Lanka Powerboat Association will arrange for fuel to be delivered to the Fuel Pit Area each morning. Fuel will be as per UIM regulations. The drivers must pay for their own fuel before refuelling. Refuelling is ONLY permitted in the designated Fuel Pit Area in the dry pit compound. Competitors are reminded that no transfer of fuel is permitted in the pit areas or launching areas. Smoking is prohibited in dry pits. These rules must be adhered to at all times, offenders will be penalised. ALL BOATS / TRAILERS TO BE PUT IN DRY PIT COMPOUND AT THE END OF EACH DAY. SECURITY WILL BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. OFFICIAL PRACTICE ARRANGEMENTS It is a rule requirement for crews to complete a minimum number of laps of the race circuit prior to racing. Full details will be given at Drivers Briefing. SCRUTINEERING PROCEDURE: Team register at race office Team proceed with scrutineering form to allocated officer to be sealed Official keep signed form Team proceed to branding area for cowling to be branded. Official will return scrutineering form to race office NOISE AND SPEED RESTRICTIONS Competitors must obey all local regulations and Bye Laws relating to excessive speed and noise. All competitors are requested to refrain from starting their engines unless absolutely necessary before proceeding to the race or official practice sessions. Failure to observe local regulations will result in penalties being applied. LICENCE STATUS International: International Licenses for all competitors. Entrants should hold a national licence from the National Authority of their own country where they participate Minimum Age: Minimum Age Limit as Per P750 Class Rules UIM Rules 2017 TROPHIES st nd rd Trophies will be awarded to drivers and co-drivers for 1, 2 and 3 place at the Gala Dinner on Sunday 12 November at AVANI Hotel and Spa. Commencing 20:00. th

4 VENUE AVANI hotel and Spa, Bentota Beach, Bentota RACE This race will use a beach start for the M shape course. Full details of the starting procedure will be given at Drivers Briefing. Minimum lap lengths and start run must comply with the UIM 2017 (P750) rules. COURSE MARKS: A full description of each course mark, the start run, and laps, finish line, muster area and any Exclusion Zones will be given at driver s briefing. All flag signals are fully described in UIM 2017 General Racing Rules and Class specific rules where differences occur. All Competitors must have a full understanding of all flag signals. If a competitor fails to acknowledge 2 flags in any one race they may be immediately disqualified at the OOD s discretion.

5 M SHAPE RACE DISTANCE: Start lap + 6 laps x 3/ 5 heats (per group) Final to be run on both Days ACCOMODATION AVANI Bentota Resort and Spa ***** Hotel Road, Bentota, Bentota 80500, Sri Lanka Phone: Website: VISA REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of each team and driver to obtain visa for the entry into Sri Lanka,

6 Friday 10 th November Breakfast From Day Briefing 08:00 Set up and Scrutineering Thundercat 09:00 Courses to be Laid ASAP Thundercat Free Practice 13:00 15:00 Race Administration Opens 15:00 Day Round up and Briefing 16:30 Saturday 11 th November Breakfast From 06:30 Safety Briefing 07:30 Drivers Briefing and signing in 08:30 Opening Ceremony 09:00 Thundercat Course Finalised and Laid 10:00 Thundercat heats (x3) 13:30 16:00 Provisional results Podium 16:30 Signing out 17:00 Sunday 12 th November Breakfast From 06:30 Safety Briefing 07:30 Drivers Briefing and signing in 08:30 Thundercat Course Finalised and Laid 10:00 Thundercat heats (x3) 12:30 15:00 Thundercat Final 15:30 Winners Parade and Podium 17:30 Closing ceremony and Gala Dinner 20:00

7 RISK STATEMENT Powerboat Racing is by its nature a dangerous sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By participating in or becoming involved with Powerboat Racing either as a participant, team member or otherwise individuals agree and acknowledge that: (i) they are aware of the inherent risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for exposing themselves to such inherent risk, including risks to their person, their property, drowning, hypothermia, collision injuries burns and other physical injuries as well as possible death (ii) they have satisfied themselves that they have the necessary skill and knowledge to take part in the event and deal with the conditions that may arise in the course of a race (iii) they will not participate in the event whilst under the undue influence of alcohol, drugs or whilst otherwise unfit to participate (iv) they are responsible for the safety of themselves their crew their boat and their property whether afloat or ashore (v) the management of their boat including insurance is solely their responsibility (vi) scrutineering does not constitute a condition survey of the boat and it is solely their responsibility to decide whether or not to start or to continue in any powerboat race. (vii) ensuring the efficiency and suitability of the helmets and racing vests worn is solely their responsibility (viii) the provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other volunteers by the event organisers does not relieve them of their responsibilities (ix) the provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance particularly in extreme weather conditions as can be practically provided in the circumstances (x) to be bound by the conditions of the Race Entry Form, Racing Instructions and the General Competition Rules of the UIM. (xi) they will accept the decisions of the organising committee and officials nominated by the organising committee. INDEMNITY Participants in the event will be required on signing on to the event to save harmless and keep indemnified: (a) The owners of the premises at which the event is held; (b) The organisers, the sponsors and their respective officials, servants and agents; and, (c) The other boat owners, drivers, passengers or mechanics engaged in the meeting, (together with the Indemnified Parties ) AGAINST all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of loss of or damage to the property of or personal injury sustained to the Indemnified Parties to the extent caused by the participants, their crew, their boat, their mechanics, support team, representatives or agents. IMPORTANT NOTE: Persons under the age of 18 must have written authority signed by either Parent or Guardian

8 International Powerboat Championship Registration Form COMPETITOR (Driver) Licence No: Name: Club: Address: Tel. No. Home: DOB: Tel. No. Work: Tel. No. Mobile: Post Code: Medical History Blood Group: State blood group if known and any medical abnormalities that should be known in an emergency; ie: Allergies, transfusion reaction etc. (if none, state none) *Also declare any regular medication Competitor Next Of Kin (I.C.E) NOK Name: Address: Tel (home): Tel (Work): Tel (Mobile): Postcode: COMPETITOR (Co-Driver) Licence No: Name: Club: M2M Racing Club Limited Address: Tel. No. Home: Tel. No. Work: Fax No. Mobile: Post Code: Medical History Blood Group: State blood group if known and any medical abnormalities that should be known in an emergency; ie: Allergies, transfusion reaction etc. (if none, state none) *Also declare any regular medication Competitor Next Of Kin (I.C.E) NOK Name: Address: Tel (home): Tel (Work): Tel (Mobile): Postcode: BOAT Class: P750 ThunderCat Pro-Stock Name of Boat: Make of Hull: RYA Race No: Hull Model RYA Hull Reg. No: Safety Cell Fitted: Hull Length / Colour: Yes/No Competitor (Driver) Signed Name..Date PARENT/GUARDIAN (Driver if applicable) Persons under 18 must have written authority signed by either parent or guardian Signed Name...Date Competitor (Co-Driver) Signed Name..Date. Make of engine/cc/hp: DOB: