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4 BET ON ACES MANX NATIONAL RALLY INCORPORATING CHRIS KELLY MEMORIAL RALLY 11 th 12 th MAY 2018 CONTENTS WHICH EVENT. 5 INTRODUCTION. 7 INDEX... 8 BET ON ACES MANX NATIONAL RALLY CHRIS KELLY MEMORIAL RALLY. 33 Manx Auto Sport is grateful to the following organisations: Bet On Aces Isle of Man Government Depts Isle of Man Constabulary Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Motor Sports Association Motor- Mall (IOM) Ltd Bridson & Horrox Group North East Rally Services Black Van Hire Isle of Man Event Services Sure Shoprite Words & Spaces All Marshals, Timekeepers, Radio Operators, Doctors, First Aid Personnel, Breakdown Crews, and particularly the Residents who live on the route and the General Public for their tolerance. Photos courtesy of James Ward Chicane Media Manx Auto Sport Limited 3

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6 The 2018 BET ON ACES Manx National Rally will consist of two separate events: Manx National Rally 1½ days of National A Rallying covering approx special stage miles over 16 special stages. Chris Kelly Memorial Rally 1½ days of National B Rallying covering approx special stage miles over 16 special stages. ***These two rallies will run as one field over the 1½ days, with competitors seeded initially according to previous performances. If this concerns you, then you can be reassured that the entire field will be re- seeded in General Classification order after Leg 1 of the event. *** Format 1 ½ Days, 16 stages, all on tarmac Leg 1 8 stages Leg 2 8 stages Shakedown Stage available Manx Auto Sport Limited 5

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8 INTRODUCTION BET ON ACES MANX NATIONAL RALLY INCORPORATING CHRIS KELLY MEMORIAL RALLY 11 th 12 th MAY 2018 This year starts a new chapter for the Manx National Rally. We welcome on board Bet On Aces, who have agreed a multi- year deal to become title sponsor for the event. The 2018 event retains the popular format of 1½ days rallying starting Friday evening and covering approx. 130 special stage miles of 100% sealed surface stages on some of the best roads the Isle of Man has to offer will once again give crews the opportunity to take part in a shakedown stage on the Friday for a cost of Reconnaissance will consist of five days, Saturday 5 th May, Sunday 6 th May, Monday 7 th May, Wednesday 9 th May, Thursday 10 th May and Friday 11 th May. Competitors will be restricted to a total of ONLY TWO days of reconnaissance, which must be submitted to the organisers. Scrutineering and Documentation will take place at the TT Grandstand on Thursday 10 th May 2018 and Friday 11 th May 2018 for all competitors. Results and service will be located at the TT Grandstand. Management servicing will be available for the event. Our thanks also go to all the competitors, those who travel to the island and our local competitors, and to all the officials who assist in putting the event on. If you know of anyone who would like to assist in any way, then please contact the club on info@manxautosport.org. We look forward to seeing you welcoming you to the Isle of Man for what we believe will be another classic Manx National Rally. Finally, don t forget to follow the regular news updates on our website manxautosport.org, facebook.com/manxautosport or twitter.com/manxautosport and use #manxnational. Mark Quayle Mark Ellison Tony Quayle Clerk of the Course Chief Marshal Event Safety Officer Chairman, Manx Auto Sport President, Manx Auto Sport Manx Auto Sport Limited 7

9 INDEX BET ON ACES MANX NATIONAL RALLY Announcement Jurisdiction Authorisation Eligibility Format Classes Identification. 13 Entries. 14 Officials Results 18 Route / Road book / Documentation / Shakedown.. 18 Scrutineering & Sign On Damage Declaration Driving Standards / Observers / Judges of Fact Controls & Timing.. 21 Reconnaissance / Pace Notes. 22 Servicing Penalties Awards 26 Fuel Insurance.. 27 Additional Information 28 Provision of a Marshal 29 CHRIS KELLY MEMORIAL RALLY The regulations for the 2018 Manx National Rally shall apply, except as varied below: Announcement Jurisdiction Authorisation Eligibility Awards. 34 Manx Auto Sport Limited 8

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11 11 TH 12 TH MAY 2018 BET ON ACES MANX NATIONAL RALLY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS Article 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 1.1 Manx Auto Sport Ltd will organise a National A Permit Special Stage Rally on Friday 11 th and Saturday 12 th May The event will be sponsored by Bet On Aces and will be known as the Bet On Aces Manx National Rally. 1.2 The event is a qualifying round of the: (a) Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship (b) Motor- Mall Manx Rally Championship (c) ANWCC Stage Rally Championship (d) SD34 MSG Stage Rally Championship Points for the above championships will be awarded based on the combined results of the Bet On Aces Manx National Rally and the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally 1.3 Type of road surface: All asphalt on closed public roads Article 2 JURISDICTION The event will be held under: 2.1 The 2018 General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Limited (MSA) incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA. 2.2 Regulations issued by the various Championships, Series and Challenges of which this event forms part. 2.3 These Supplementary Regulations. 2.4 Any written instructions the promoters may issue for the event. Article 3 AUTHORISATION 3.1 MSA Permit Number Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship 2018/ Motor- Mall (IOM) Manx Rally Championship 73/ ANWCC Stage Rally Championship 42/2018 Manx Auto Sport Limited 10

12 3.5 Gazzard Accounts SD34 MSG Stage Rally Championship TBA 3.6 DoI Permit Number is not applicable for this event Article 4 ELEGIBILITY The event is open to competitors (whether Entrant, Driver or Co- Driver) holding a valid National A or higher grade licence issued by the Motor Sports Association Limited, or a licence of equivalent grade issued by another ASN and bearing the EU Flag. Such competitors will be subject to MSA Regulations whilst taking part in the event. Note MSA GR H Competitors must be either: 4.1 Fully elected members of the organising club; or 4.2 Fully elected members of any club of the ANWCC, BTRDA of SD34 MSG 4.3 Competitors are reminded of the MSA s requirements for entrants licences as laid down on the Licence Declaration Form and in the 2018 MSA Year Book. 4.4 Any local competitor is required to have completed the MSA online stage rally accreditation and marshal registration to enter the event. Article 5 FORMAT The programme of the meeting will be: Timetable Publication of the Regulations Saturday 28 th April 2018 (12:00hrs) Friday 4 th May 2018 Entries Open Standard Entries Close for Seeding Final Instructions available to download from Saturday 5 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 1 Sunday 6 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 2 Monday 7 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 3 Entries close Wednesday 9 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 4 Thursday 10 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 5 Scrutineering and Documentation starts 18:00hrs Friday 11 th May 2018 Reconnaissance Day 6 Scrutineering and Documentation starts 08:30hrs Shakedown Stage from 11:00hrs 14:00hrs Drivers Briefing at 16:00hrs, TBA Start Leg 1 approx. 17:30hrs Saturday 12 th May 2018 Start Leg 2 approx. 08:45hrs Finish of Rally approx. 16:00rs Rally Presentation 21:00hrs LOCATION OF RALLY HEADQUARTERS: TT Grandstand, Douglas Manx Auto Sport Limited 11

13 The Rally Office will be Open: Saturday 5 th May 2018 Sunday 6 th May 2018 Monday 7 th May 2018 Wednesday 9 th May 2018 Thursday 10 th May 2018 Friday 11 th May 2018 Saturday 12 th May hrs 10:00hrs 08.30hrs 10:00hrs 08.30hrs 10:00hrs 08.30hrs 10:00hrs 08.30hrs 10:00hrs 16:00hrs 20:30hrs 08:00hrs 24:00hrs 08:00hrs 18:00hrs OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD will be in the Rally HQ. RALLY HQ will be located at TT Grandstand, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas. Isle of Man Article 6 CLASSES 6.1 The class structure of the Manx National Rally will be: Class A: 2WD Up to and including 1400cc Class B: 2WD Over 1400cc, up to and including 1600cc Class C: 2WD Over 1600cc, up to and including 2000cc Class D: 2WD Over 2000cc, up to and including 3000cc Class E: 2WD over 3000cc and All 4WD Class F: Non- homologated current/former WRC or one derived from one, plus current/former S2000 cars and all FIA R5 cars Class H1: Historic Category 1 Class H2: Historic Category 2 Class H3: Historic Category 3 Class H4: Historic Category 4 All competing vehicles must comply with the 2018 MSA safety and technical regulations for special stage rallies. To be eligible as FIA category N or R, cars must be currently on the list of FIA homologated cars in Group N or Group R, or added to it during the year, or formerly listed and still in compliance with their homologated papers. Cars may only be modified in the manner as described in the 2018 FIA Yearbook. Modifications published in the official FIA Motor Sports Bulletin may be incorporated at the date given. Homologation papers for Homologated vehicles must be carried in the rally car and be readily available for inspection at all times. The engine capacity of all turbocharged and rotary engine cars is deemed to be increased by a factor of 1.7; forced induction rotary engines equivalence is 2.89 (1.7 x 1.7); rotary engines are allowed a maximum of 2 rotors and will be considered equivalent to 4 valves per cylinder petrol engines in respect of the maximum engine capacity including the above mentioned equivalency factors and the appropriate class must be entered. The Historic classes are open to all historic category 1,2,3,4 rally cars that comply with the eligibility requirements set out in R49 of the 2018 MSA Yearbook. All vehicles must have a historic rally vehicle identity form available for inspection. Category 3 & 4 cars must also present the appropriate homologation form, and any other documentation listed in the 2018 MSA yearbook. Only period modifications used in rallying on the particular make and model of vehicle are permitted. Manx Auto Sport Limited 12

14 Historic Rally Cars that comply with FIA Appendix K regulations may score points in Classes H1,H2 or H3 in the corresponding category periods and engine size/configurations. These cars must have a valid FIA Historic Technical Passport. 6.2 Should any class have less than 5 entries the organisers reserve the right to amalgamate two or more classes or reduce the awards list as deemed appropriate. 6.3 Championships where classes in various Championships differ from those for the event, the relevant Co- Ordinator will be responsible for the allocation of points. Article 7 IDENTIFICATION 7.1 Competitors must make available to the Organisers of the event and Promoters of the Championships, specific areas (H29) on the vehicle as shown on the diagram (below): B A D C A B C D Rally Front Plate (on Bonnet)* Rally Rear Plate (on rear window)* Competition Numbers, 250mm (min) high on a white background (both sides)* Event Panel 500mm x 150mm (both sides)* 7.2 Competitors will be provided with all rally plates and numbers, which must not be cut or mutilated. This includes rally plates to be affixed to the front and rear of the car and high visibility numbers, to be affixed on the inside of both rear side windows 7.3 Competitors may be requested, but will not be obliged to carry further advertisements in areas other than those specified in Article 7.1 and 7.2 above Competitors who do not provide the space required in Article 7.1 and 7.2 above will be either REFUSED A START or EXCLUDED from the results as appropriate to the case. Manx Auto Sport Limited 13

15 Article 8 ENTRIES 8.1 Entry fees for the event are as follows: Standard rate before 12:00hrs on Saturday 28 th April 2018 With travel package * Without travel package Late entries will be accepted up to 7 th May 2018 at the organiser s discretion Your entry fee includes the following: Road book, competitor information pack, will be available to download as required. A hard copy of the road book will be issued at recce sign on. One service plate All competing car numbers, panels and plates MSA insurance cover and permit fees Management service plate *Travel package includes a van and trailer (up to 10m in length) and 2 Adults. 8.2 Should the number of entries, overall or in each class, not reach the minimum stated the Organisers have the right either to cancel the Event or to amalgamate classes where necessary. 8.3 Entrants are required to indicate on their Entry Form their eligibility for the various Awards and Championships. 8.4 The order of starting will be at the organisers discretion but, to assist seeding, entrants should provide pervious results on the entry form. 8.5 Once the entry list has been published, no communication will be entered regarding it. 8.6 Competitors are advised that information they provide will be stored in a computer retrieval system and may be used for organisation and publicity purposes. 8.7 N.B Failure to honour payment to the organisers will render the entry null and void and the MSA will be informed. Please remember, your entry is NOT accepted until we are in receipt of a MINIMUM payment of 100 deposit ( 50 of which is non- refundable). Your entry is NOT FULLY ACCEPTED until full payment of your entry fee has been made to the organisers. Payment may be in two instalments, the first being for an initial deposit, and dated as entry form. The second to be dated 28 th April 2018 for the balance of the total fees. If you are entering after 28 th April 2018, then full payment is due at time of entry. 8.8 The maximum number of entries for the event (inc Chris Kelly Memorial Rally) is 120 plus reserves. The Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than 80 entries are received by the closing date. Manx Auto Sport Limited 14

16 In the event of the rally being oversubscribed, the organisers retain the right to accept entries at their discretion, from those that have fully paid, using the following criteria (in no particular order): Previous Manx National Rally winners; 20 places will be reserved for the Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship Competitors; 10 places will be reserved for Motor- Mall Manx Rally Championship Competitors 10 places will be reserved to be allocated by the event organisers. 8.9 Entries can be made by completing the on- line entry form via and can be paid via Cheque (made payable to Manx Auto Sport), Online or Debit/Credit Card. All entries must be made on an official Entry Form, accompanied by the correct fees. Cheque entry fees should be sent to: Manx Auto Sport, PO Box 85, Douglas. Isle of Man. IM99 1GQ A card payment facility is available with the Entries Secretary Sally Helwich, Tel +44 (0) The bank details for competitors wishing to pay online are: Sort Code: Account No: The entry list opens on publication of the regulations and closes at standard rate on 28 th April Late entries will be taken at the organiser s discretion. In the event of the rally being abandoned or postponed, entrants will have their entry refunded less and administration charge of (H (a)) Entry Fees will be refunded to withdrawn entries as follows (less deposit) provided written or confirmation of such is received by the Entries Secretary by the following dates:- Prior to closing at early rate After early rate closing, before 1 st May 2018 After 1 st May 2018, but before 10 th May 2018 Full refund less deposit 70% refund 50% refund Competitors who fail to start and who do not inform the organisers will forfeit the whole entry fee. If the event is cancelled, the organisers reserve the right to retain a proportion of the entry fee to cover any costs incurred. The organisers may refund part of the entry fee to those competitors who, for reasons of force majeure duly certified by their ASN, were unable to start. The above refunds only apply to the entry fee for the Event. Refunds in respect of the travel package will be subject to the travel operators terms and conditions. Entrants will need to address this directly with the travel package operator. Withdrawn entries must be advised in writing by post or e- mail to the entries secretary at entries@manxautosport.org. The date of withdrawal will be the date of receipt by the organisers. In the event of cancellation by the organisers entry fees will be refunded in full subject to any surcharge in the travel contract if used. Manx Auto Sport Limited 15

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18 Article 9 OFFICIALS MSA Steward Stewards MSA Safety Delegate Clerk of the Course Deputy Clerk of the Course Deputy Clerk of the Course (Safety) Assistant Clerk(s) of the Course Secretary of the Meeting Entries Secretary Chief Marshal Deputy Chief Marshal(s) Chief Medical Officer Event Safety Officer Spectator Safety Officer Chief Scrutineer Eligibility Scrutineer Scrutineers Environmental Scrutineer(s) MSA Timekeeper Timekeepers Liaison Officer Recovery Liaison Officer Volunteers Liaison Officer Computer Results Results Officers Competitors Liaison Officer(s) Communications Officer Equipment Officer Child Safeguarding Officer(s) TBA Andrew Gilmore & Neil Hanson Sue Sanders Mark Quayle mark.quayle@manxautosport.org Chris Woodcock chris.woodcock99@gmail.com Tony Quayle TBA Stacey Clague Sally Helwich C/o Manx Auto Sport, PO Box 85, Douglas. Isle of Man. IM99 1GQ +44 (0) entries@manxautosport.org Mark Ellison TBA Mark Corlett Tony Quayle Kris Killip Geoff Doe Geoff Doe David Kennish & Peter Farrington Heidi Woodcock & Arron Leece Richard Blackshaw Terri Cook Lee Sansbury TBA North East Rally Services Paul Crossley, Ted O Day Heidi Woodcock Carola James TBA Heidi Woodcock & Mark Quayle Championship Co- Ordinators Protyre MSA Asphalt Rally Championship Motor- Mall Manx Rally Championship Jane Evans Jane@asphaltrallying.com coordinator@manxrc.com ANWCC Stage Rally Championship Dave Thomas dave@anwcc.org The SD34 MSG Stage Rally Championship Ian Bruce ibroadrally@icloud.com Manx Auto Sport Limited 17

19 Article 10 RESULTS 10.1 Provisional results will be published within two hours of the finish of the event, on the Official Notice Board in the Rally Office at the TT Grandstand. Protests must be made in accordance with C5 and Appeals in accordance with C6 & C Competitors shall ensure that they and their cars are available for inspection, should a protest be submitted in accordance with GCR s of the MSA. If the protested vehicle is not available for inspection the competitor may be penalised as under the MSA GCR s. Article 11 ROUTE / ROADBOOK / DOCUMENTATION / SHAKEDOWN 11.1 The event will contain 16 special stages on private land or closed public roads, joined by public highway sections. Cars will start at one- minute intervals, but with MSA approval will start certain stages at thirty- second intervals if required. The route will be defined by six- figure national grid references and by a tulip road book Full details of the Route and Special Stages will be given in the Road Book issued to Competitors. This document will contain all the necessary information to enable Competitors to comply with R2.3.2 & The route will be contained on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger Series, map number The route will be consisting of approximately 130 special stage miles on closed public sealed surface roads Shakedown stage will take place on Friday 11 th May 2018 between 11:00hrs and 14:00hrs. Crews will be restricted to a maximum of three (3) runs over the stage. However, depending on the number of crews, an increase in runs may be possible. Full rally clothing must be worn and all vehicles must be scrutineered before the shakedown stage is attempted. The cost of for the shakedown stage is Article 12 SCRUTINEER AND SIGNING ON 12.1 Venue and time schedule: Scrutineering and documentation will take place at TT Grandstand, Douglas on Thursday 10 th & Friday 11 th May Competitors are asked to notify the organisers of their preferred day for scrutineering. Scrutineering & Documentation will take place during the following times: Thursday 10 th May 2018: 18:00hrs to 20:30hrs (Crews must be through scrutineering and documentation by 20:45hrs) Friday 11 th May 2018: 08:30hrs to 11:30hrs (Crews must be through scrutineering and documentation by 11:45hrs) Manx Auto Sport Limited 18

20 12.2 At scrutineering cars will be examined for compliance with the 2018 MSA Tyre Technical and Safety Regulations as well as for class eligibility. Each Entrant and driver will be assumed to have full knowledge of the car and it s eligibility for the class entered Cars must be presented in the same condition as they intend to compete Validated MSA Rally Special Stage Vehicle Log Books must be made available at scrutineering, and on demand throughout the event for each car. Failure to produce this document will lead to a Refused Start or Exclusion A valid MOT Test Certificate must be produced at scrutineering for any car required to have such a certificate. Failure to produce this document will lead to a Refused Start At the discretion of the Eligibility Scrutineer and the Clerk of the Course certain competitors vehicles will be selected for Post Event Scrutiny. Failure to present the vehicle at the nominated place and at the time designated will be a breach of MSA GCR's No studs or chains are permitted All cars must be taxed and insured for the Public Highway Competitors Tyres will conform to (L3.) and relevant sections of the Isle of Man Highway Act Noise: The Organisers will appoint Judges of Fact to adjudicate on any Instantaneous factual occurrence of any other abnormal sound levels. They will report their findings to the Chief Scrutineer who will advise the Clerk of the Course who may then apply penalties if appropriate Competitors should also be aware of R Any crew requiring their turbo sealed must pre- arrange a time with the chief scrutineer as this cannot be done during scrutineering. If turbo sealing is required then please notify the Entries Secretary with your entry. Please note a charge may be applicable at the discretion of the Chief Scrutineer. 12,12 Competitors are reminded that all competition vehicles and service vehicles must carry a medium spill kit as per MSA GCR J Article 13 DAMAGE DECLARATION Competitors will be required to complete and sign a report confirming that they have not been involved in any incident resulting in damage to private property or injury to persons or animals or alternatively give details of any such incident where damage or injury has occurred (R40.1.3). Information given will not incur a penalty, but failure to disclose details of any such incident, or failure to hand in a duly completed form will be penalised in accordance with R32.2 Appendix 1, chart 32.2 and may be reported to the MSA for disciplinary action Competitors who do not report at the finish of the event are required to forward the report to the Rally Secretary within 72 hours of the finish of the event (R40.1.4). Competitors who fail to comply may be penalised by a fine of up to 100. If they have been involved in an accident details must be given to the Organisers the same day. Manx Auto Sport Limited 19

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22 Article 14 DRIVING STANDARDS / OBSERVERS / JUDGES OF FACT 14.1 Named Judges of Fact, appointed by the Organisers, will be on duty throughout the event to observe and report on any Competitor considered to be in contravention of R The Chief Scrutineer appointed for the event is a Judge of Fact in respect of Vehicle Eligibility All start officials on all special stages are appointed judge of fact for false starts The Organisers will appoint Driving Standards Observers in accordance with G11 and R24.8- R Any notified offence by a competitor or the service crew which involves speeding, reckless driving or failing to observe road signed will automatically be considered as possible contravention (Any proceeding or act prejudicial to the interests of the Motor Sports Council or of Motorsport generally). The competitor concerned is liable to be penalised in accordance with R32.2 (k), R32.2 (l) and C2 and be called before an MSA Disciplinary Tribunal. For an offence by the competitors service crew, the competitor will be penalised in accordance with R Sound Control: The Organisers will appoint Judges of Fact and / or Driving standard Observers, one of whom will be the MSA Environmental Inspector, 14.7 to report on sound levels. Excessive sound will include instantaneous occurrences of noise such as that produced by back- firing caused by anti- lag systems. The penalty for excessive sound may go as far as exclusion Modified road junctions/chicanes The officials at these junctions are appointed to be judges of fact for competitors take the correct route. Article 15 CONTROLS AND TIMING 15.1 Timing of the event will use Target Timing Regulations, using digital clocks operated by Officials under the control of a Regional Approved Timekeeper All clocks will be set to British Summer Time All Controls will open 15 minutes before the Due Time of Car '0' and close 15 minutes after the Due Time of the last Competitor still running (R30.1), having taken into account any delays Timing Controls. All controls other than Passage Controls (PC's) will be Timing Controls In the event of unforeseen circumstances arising affecting the Road Closing Order the Organisers are seeking approval from the Motor Sports Association Ltd to use 30 second starts. This will only be implemented in an emergency situation to prevent the cancellation of a Special Stage Missing a control or stage. Competitors may only re- join the rally after missing a Control or Special Stage at a Service out control. Having missed a Control or Special Stage a competitor may only re- join the rally in their seeded position. Manx Auto Sport Limited 21

23 Competitors not completing a leg may restart the next leg but must register their intention with the CLO before 08:00hrs on Saturday morning to be allotted a restart time and make arrangements with the chief scrutineer to re scrutineer the car. This can be arranged direct or via the CLO. R32.2 a crew not completing or missing a stage will incur a penalty of 15 minutes plus the stage maximum for every stage missed. Crews are reminded that it is there responsibility to ensure their car is SAFE to compete. This includes after an incident, continuing to compete in a vehicle unfit to drive on the public highway will be considered bringing the sport into disrepute. Article 16 RECONNAISSANCE / PACE NOTES 16.1 Pace Notes / Subjective Route Notes are allowed on this event but these will not be supplied by the Organisers, however, competitors are permitted to make and use their own. In all instances, competitors are advised to carry out their own reconnaissance and are advised that the Organisers accept no liability or responsibility in the use of the Subjective Route Notes provided by any third party. PRACTICING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN 16.2 (a) Reconnaissance on Special Stages is ONLY allowed on the following days: Saturday 5 th May :00hrs to 17:00hrs and 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs Sunday 6 th May :00hrs to 17:00hrs and 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs Monday 7 th May :00hrs to 17:00hrs and 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs Wednesday 9 th May :00hrs to 17:00hrs and 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs Thursday 10 4h May :00hrs to 17:00hrs and 19:00hrs to 22:00hrs Friday 11 th May :00hrs to 15:00hrs. Subject to the following Regulations and further Regulations and Instructions which will be issued with the Road Book. (b) (c) - Any competitor found before 09.00hrs on Saturday 5 th May 2018, on any Special Stage and in possession of pace notes will not be allowed to start the Rally. Traffic on Special Stages before Saturday 5 th May 2018 will be regularly checked by the Police and Organisers. Competitors must register with the Organisers: (i) (i) Details of the car(s) which they will be using for recce. A contact address and telephone number on the Isle of Man where competitors can be contacted during the reconnaissance period must be supplied. Any communication delivered at or sent to a competitor at such address by the Organisers will be deemed to have been received by such competitor on the date of delivery or on the day after the date of posting, as appropriate. (ii) Identification supplied by the Organisers must be displayed clearly on the side windows during reconnaissance. Manx Auto Sport Limited 22

24 (iii) Competitors must sign on with organisers on the first of their two recce days. If they wish to change their recce days they must inform the organisers as soon as possible. Signing on will take place at the Rally Office, TT Grandstand NB Competitors must inform the organisers of their chosen recce days prior to recce. (d) (e) (f) Any Competitor found on a Special Stage without having registered as above, or in breach of these regulations, will not be permitted to start the rally. This will be strictly enforced. During the reconnaissance period there will be a 30mph speed limit on all Special Stages unless a lower limit is indicated by a traffic sign or a written instruction issued by the Organisers. The Organisers will issue road books, a list of special stages, speed limits and supplementary instructions which will apply during the reconnaissance period and which will have the same force as these Regulations. During the reconnaissance period the Police and Organisers will arrange speed checks and general patrols of the Special Stages and roads throughout the Island and: (i) Competitors, Entrants or others found in cars exceeding speed limits, driving or being driven at an excessive speed or in any way which in the opinion of the Organisers causes or could cause danger or inconvenience to other road users or local residents or maybe considered as bringing the sport into disrepute will be penalised as follows: First Offence upto fine or start refused Second Offence start refused (ii) The Organisers will appoint Judges of Fact to adjudicate on these specific regulations but the decision of the Clerk of the Course will be final. Such decisions will be made irrespective of whether or not Police action is taken and irrespective of the outcome of such an action. There is no right of protest or appeal and entry fees will not be refunded. (g) (h) (j) Only standard road cars may be used for reconnaissance. Modified wheels are permitted. Roll cages are not permitted. Advertising may not be carried on cars used for reconnaissance. If there is any dispute as to whether a car is a standard, it must be presented for scrutiny to the Organisers in advance. The decision of the Organisers will be final. Any Entrant, Competitor or others found using a car in breach of this regulation will not be permitted to start the rally. The Organisers reserve the right to not allow the use of any particular car. The use of intercoms and headsets during reconnaissance is not permitted. Any Entrant, Competitor, Competition Licence holder who practices, reconnoitres, or causes any person to do so on their behalf will incur the following penalty against which there is no right of protest or appeal: First Offence fine (which will apply to both competition licence holders and be payable before the start of the event) or start refused. Second Offence - start refused. Manx Auto Sport Limited 23

25 Article 17 SERVICING 17.1 Competitors will be issued with one service plate. Servicing is defined as in R Both the main Service vehicle and any Management vehicle must carry and display the appropriate Service Plate and failure to do so will incur the exclusion of the associated competing vehicle. All competitors will be issued with one Service Plate per competing vehicle Servicing for the event will take place at the TT Grandstand, Douglas or the Management Service Areas as identified by the organisers. Servicing can only take place in these area, where one main Service vehicle and one Management vehicle per competing car will be allowed in. This area will only be accessible to Competitors and Service Vehicles bearing Official Plates and Service Pass. The Organisers may set up auxiliary Service Areas if deemed necessary, as well as other service areas along the route at their discretion. Service vehicles may not leave the main service area during the event except in the case of retirement by the competing car, or as provided within the Road Book. Organised assistance anywhere other than in Permitted in areas identified above is forbidden Competitors may work unassisted on their own cars using equipment carried in the car in 'No Service Areas' except:- (i) Within 100 metres of any Control. (ii) Between the Special Stage Arrival and the Special Stage Start Controls (iii) In any Parc Fermé. The only work permitted in these areas is to carry out the following work unassisted:- (a) Clean lamp glasses, windscreen, windows, identification markings and vehicle registration numbers Service crews are subject to the same regulations as Competitors regarding noise, bad driving manners, etc. Officials and Marshals have been instructed to note any infringement of these rules Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their Service crews understand and comply with these regulations and that their Service Vehicle bears an Official Plate showing the Competitor's Rally Number. This plate MUST BE AFFIXED by means of the self- adhesive backing to the front of the Service Vehicle and be clearly visible at all times In any area where Service is not permitted, the presence of a service vehicle, or any vehicle from which equipment or parts are supplied or obtained, or the setting up, or the collection or the use of equipment previously deposited, will be considered servicing A Competitor receiving assistance contrary to these SR's will be penalised in accordance with R32.2 Appendix 1 Chart 32.2 (n) When being worked upon in the Service Area, an oil and fuel resistant ground sheet MUST be placed under the competition vehicle. Failure to comply may be penalised in accordance with R32.2 Appendix 1 Chart R32.2 (cc). Manx Auto Sport Limited 24

26 Refuelling should take place in accordance with R Competitors are reminded that Manx law prohibits the transport of more than 10 litres in loose storage containers without a licence to do so. Article 18 PENALTIES 18.1 Competitors will start with zero time penalties. The results will be established by adding together the times taken during the Special Stages and the time penalties incurred on the road sections together with all other penalties expressed in time. The Competitor with the lowest total will be the winner and so on If there is a tie the Competitor who accomplished the best time for the first Special Stage will be proclaimed the winner. If this is not sufficient to be able to decide between the tied Competitors, the times of the second, third, fourth, etc, Special Stages will be taken into consideration Penalty Free Lateness is 15 minutes The penalties in R32.2 apply unless specifically modified in these SR's (a) It is at the discretion of an Environmental Scrutineer, a Judge of Fact, a Driving Standards Observer or the Organisers whether a car which causes excessive sound is REFUSED A START/REFUSED PERMISSION TO PROCEED/OR EXCLUDED at any time (R4.1 R4.1.7). (b) A Driving Standards Observer s Report, which results in the imposition of a penalty for excessive speed or bringing the sport into disrepute, shall also be reported to the Stewards of the Meetings (R32.2 Penalties (l)) Competitors are reminded of R24.5 for details of computation of penalties in the event that the normal running of a stage being stopped. Should any Special Stage be cancelled during the event, or deleted from the results after the event, only the Stage penalties will be deleted. Unless an Official Bulletin has been issued to the contrary the cancelled stage must be traversed within the Stage Maximum Time and will in every other respect be treated as a Road Section Causing an obstruction on an access road to or from a Special Stage will be penalised by EXCLUSION from the results Failure to attend Post Event Scrutiny within the time limit specified for those Competitors selected will result in EXCLUSION from the results No open fires or barbecues will be permitted in the Service Area DRIVING STANDARDS: Competitors reported to the Clerk of the Course or driving in an erratic manner prior to entering a Special Stage from open roads (e.g. tyre warming / scrubbing will be penalised in accordance with (R32.2 Penalties (l)) and may be reported to the Police for further action. Manx Auto Sport Limited 25

27 Article 19 AWARDS 19.1 General Classification (1st, 2nd & 3rd overall): 1st Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 2nd Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 3rd Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 19.2 Class Awards* 1st in class 2nd in class 3rd in class Award to Driver & Co Driver Award to Driver & Co Driver Award to Driver & Co Driver 19.3 Special Awards (these are amalgamated between both the Manx National & Chris Kelly Memorial Rally) Best Mixed Crew Award to Driver & Co Driver Newcomers Award Award to Driver & Co Driver Novice Award Award to Driver & Co Driver Best Overseas Crew Award to Driver & Co Driver Best Manx Crew Award to Driver & Co Driver 19.4 Star of the Rally (these are amalgamated between both the Manx National & Chris Kelly Memorial Rally) Chosen by a committee consisting of the Clerk of the Course, Deputy Clerk of the Course(s), presented to a competitor whose outstanding efforts or achievements are deemed to merit some recognition Spirit of the Rally (these are amalgamated between both the Manx National & Chris Kelly Memorial Rally) Chosen by a committee comprising of the Clerk of the Course, Deputy Clerk of the Course(s) and Chief Marshal, presented to a person (whether a competitor or not) whose outstanding efforts or achievements are deemed to merit some recognition Best Overseas Crew The award is open to all crews that consist of both driver and co- driver that are not from the Isle of Man. * Should there be only 5 entries in a class only 1 st and 2 nd in class will be given awards. Should there be 3 entries or less in a class only 1 st in class will be given an award or the organisers and amalgamate class. Overall award winners wil not be eligible for Class awards. Article 20 FUEL The organisers will provide a re- fuel zone. This will comprise of a commercial area and an area for own fuel supply. Competitors may either use fuel supplied from an official supplier operating from the re- fuel zone or their own fuel from the re- fuel zone, or from filling stations on the rally route. The location of the re- fuel zone will be shown on the service area maps as RZ Fuel provision for refuel zone: Crews using their own fuel have access to the refuel area during the following times Friday 11 th May :00hrs to 00:30hrs Saturday 12 th May :00hrs to 18:00hrs Crews are responsible for keeping track of their own fuel supply and should label drums with their relevant number. Manx Auto Sport Limited 26

28 20.3. Except as detailed for the changing of a fuel tank, crews may refuel only in the designated re- fuel zone or at commercial filling stations on the rally route. Competitors are not permitted to refuel in the Service Area from cans, drums or other containers. The responsibility for refuelling is incumbent on the competitor alone. Only two team members in addition to the crew may enter the refuelling zone for the purposes for refuelling the car. The relevant personnel must be wearing clothing which will provide adequate protection against fire When necessary as part of service, changing of a fuel tank or any item of the fuel circuit, emptying and/or refuelling is permitted in the designated service area provided that: - the work is carried out under the knowledge of the organiser; - no other work is carried out on the car while the fuel circuit is open and/or empty and/or refilling; - a suitable safety perimeter is established around the car; - only sufficient fuel is added to reach the next refuel zone Any competitor found storing fuel or refuelling within the service area will be as follows: First offence a 10- minute penalty Second offence exclusion Refuelling will be allowed within the management service areas on the route however Competitors are reminded that Manx law prohibits the transport of more than 10 litres in loose storage containers without a licence to do so. When refuelling in the management areas a ground sheet must be placed under the vehicle. Article 21 INSURANCE 21.1 The Entrant / Driver are required to supply the name of his insurers on the Entry Form The Organisers have applied to Jelf Insurance Partnership for a Blanket Cover Note under the above scheme. This will provide competitors who need to use the scheme with the Third Party Cover necessary to meet RTA requirements on the Road Sections of the event. The basic rate for the event before any loadings will be All applicants wishing to use the scheme must be able to comply with all points of the Jelf Insurance Partnership s Declaration: - - I do not have the Third Party Road Section extension on my current Motor Insurance. - I am aged 20 or over. - I have had no more than 1 fault claim in the last three years - I have no more than maximum of 6 conviction points on my UK driving licence - I have the appropriate competition/club membership licence as well as a UK/EU driving license and if my license is provisional I will be supervised by an adult over My vehicle is Taxed, Insured and MOT d (where applicable) for the road. - I have no physical or mental disabilities - I have no other material facts to disclose - Anyone aged less than 20 years old will also be accepted at the same price should their co- driver be a more senior member of their family or over 25. If you comply with all points above no Letter of Acceptance will be required. If unable to comply with any of the above points you will be required to complete the Declaration form (the form can be obtained by contacting the event secretary or Jelf Insurance Partnership) which should be forwarded either to the organisers or direct to Jelf Insurance Partnership prior to the event to allow sufficient time for a letter of acceptance to be issued. Manx Auto Sport Limited 27

29 Jelf Insurance Partnership Partnership House Priory Park East Kingston Upon Hull HU4 7DY Tel + 44 (0) Fax + 44 (0) info@jelfmotorsport.com 21.3 Competitors with their own insurance must give name and address of their insurance company together with their policy number on the entry form In the event of a claim having to be made for damage caused to third party property by a Competitor, the Organisers and the Promoters of the event reserve the right to pass on the insurance excess under the MSA Master Policies (currently ) to the competitor(s) involved. Article 22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 22.1 Competitors are reminded that it is STRONGLY recommended to carry a first aid kit All vehicles must carry a small spill kit complying with MSA GR J Photography (i) (ii) In- car video cameras may only be fitted with the permission of the Clerk of the Course J Any such cameras must be installed prior to scrutineering and mounted to the satisfaction of the Scrutineers, who may refuse to carry out scrutineering or order the removal of any such camera if the necessary approval cannot be produced upon request. It is conditional that a copy of any video images or compilation video of which this event forms a part is supplied free of charge to the Organisers within six months of the event by the Entrant / Competitor otherwise a fee of maybe be imposed Some Special Stages will run in darkness and competitors may require auxiliary lights Hotel Accommodation and Ferries: Details of available ferry sailings and accommodation can be obtained from Isle of Man Event Services Limited. Tel: info@iomevents.com Web: iomevents.com For competitors wishing to take advantage of the travel deal then please take the following steps: 1. Place your entry for the event the official form and select Entry Fee inclusive of Travel 2. Send entry fee inclusive of travel either via cheque or online to Manx Auto Sport. 3. Contact Isle of Man Event Services Limited on or info@iomevents.com, quoting "Manx National Rally" Please provide Drivers Name when making the booking 4. If you require any additional arrangements above what is included in the deal, then please inform Sally when booking. Any additional costs should be paid to Isle of Man Event Services direct. Manx Auto Sport Limited 28

30 In the event of having to withdraw from the event, it is the competitors responsibility to contact Isle of Man Event Services regarding any travel and accommodation booked Crews will be required to register the telephone numbers of any mobile phones they will have with them during the event, at documentation. These must be switched on throughout the event in case the organisers need to contact them urgently. Article 23 PROVISION OF A MARSHAL 23.1 Each competing crew other than those consisting of both driver and co- driver from off- island or; those who have been specifically exempt with the permission of the Clerk of the Course, who submit an entry shall be required to provide at least one marshal (hereinafter referred to as a nominated official ) for the duration of the event The same nominated official can be nominated for all legs of the event and for this purpose, the nominated official shall not be a named senior official or club steward Entries from crews required to provide a nominated official will not be deemed to be accepted until the details required on the entry form are provided. Where a competing crew is unable to supply a nominated official before the collection of final documentation, the competitor s entry in the event shall be withdrawn by the Event Secretary, unless exempt with the permission of the Clerk of the Course Competing crews shall ensure their nominated official attends the designated Marshal and Official signing on session as contained in these Regulations. Where a nominated official is unable to attend a signing on session, the competing crew shall inform the Chief Marshal and agree alternative signing on arrangements before the collection of final documentation Where the nominated official fails to attend a signing on session without prior notification to the Chief Marshal and the competing crew are unable to supply an alternative nominated marshal, the competitor s entry shall be held by the Event Secretary until a nominated official is given. Failure to provide a nominated official shall result in a refused start unless exempt with the permission of the Clerk of the Course The nominated official will be assigned a role and duties by the Chief Marshal and their role will continue until the event is completed, or until their services are no longer required by the organisers, even if the crew nominating them should retire It should be noted that the nominated official is required to complete the MSA Online Accreditation Module and Marshal Registration. If your nominated official has to complete the training, please inform the organisers on your entry form and the organisers can arrange for this to completed. Manx Auto Sport Limited 29

31 PREVIOUS WINNERS Bet On Aces Manx National Rally 2018 TBC Manx National Rally 2017 Hugh Hunter / Rob Fagg Ford Fiesta R Jason Pritchard / Phil Clarke Ford Focus WRC IMGold Manx National Rally 2015 Jason Pritchard / Phil Clarke Ford Focus WRC Manx National Rally 2014 Jason Pritchard / Phil Clarke Ford Focus WRC 2013 Paul Bird / Aled Davis Ford Focus WRC Melvyn Evans / Aled Davies Subaru Impreza WRC S12b Manx Telecom Rally 2011 Melvyn Evans / Patrick Walsh Subaru Impreza WRC S12b 2010 Paul Bird / Kirsty Riddick Ford Focus WRC Paul Bird / Ian Windress Ford Focus WRC 07 RBS International Manx Rally 2008 Melvyn Evans / Sean Mullally Subaru Impreza 2007 Kenny McKinstry / Noel Orr Subaru Impreza 2006 Kenny McKinstry / Noel Orr Subaru Impreza ROUSH Manx Rally 2005 Mark Higgins / Andy Richardson Ford Focus WRC 2004 Kenny McKinstry / Noel Orr Subaru Impreza 2003 David Mann / Alun Cook Subaru Impreza 2002 Melvyn Evans / Alan Davis Ford Escort WRC Steyr- Puch Manx Rally 2001 Not held due to Foot & Mouth disease in UK 2000 Kenny McKinstry / Noel Orr Subaru Impreza 1999 Kenny McKinstry / Noel Orr Subaru Impreza 1998 John Price / Caroline Broad MG Metro 6R Jimmy McRae / Rob Arthur MG Metro 6R Pete Doughty / Lyn Jenkins Ford Escort Cosworth 1995 Richard Moore / Alun Cook Subaru Impreza 1994 Pete Doughty / Jerry Freeman Ford Escort Cosworth Cop- y- Cat Manx National Rally 1993 Martin Rowe / Chris Wood Ford Escort Cosworth 1992 Bertie Fisher / Rory Kennedy Subaru Impreza Manx National Rally 1991 Graham Middleton / Dougie Patterson Ford Sierra Cosworth 1990 Phil Collins / Robbie Philpot Ford Sierra Cosworth 1989 Bertie Fisher / Rory Kennedy BMW M Steve Davis / Peter Watts Opel Manta Bertie Fisher / Austin Fraser Opel Manta 400 Nexus Manx Stages 1986 Andrew Wood / Mike Nicholson Opel Manta Mike Pattison / Nigel Harris Ford Escort RS Manx Auto Sport Limited 30

32 PREVIOUS WINNERS CONT.. Rothmans Manx Stages 1984 Phil Collins / Roger Freeman Opel Manta Phil Collins / Stuart Harold Opel Manta Terry Kaby / Rob Arther Vauxhall Chevette 1981 Terry Kaby / Rob Arther Vauxhall Chevette 1980 Tony Pond / Fred Gallagher Triumph TR7 V8 Manx Auto Sport Limited 31

33 MANX NATIONAL RALLY 11/12 MAY 2018 incorporating the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally Pacenotes for the event are available to order in the following formats: 1 Fastest 6 Fastest Descriptive Order your notes and DVD today from Killian Duffy Contact Killian today on: Tel: +353 (87) killianduffy1@yahoo.ie Manx Auto Sport Limited 32

34 11 TH 12 TH MAY 2018 CHRIS KELLY MEMORIAL RALLY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS These Regulations are to be read in conjunction with the MANX NATIONAL RALLY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS Only alterations to the regulations are detailed here. Article 1 ANNOUNCEMENT 1.1 Manx Auto Sport Ltd will organise a National B Permit Special Stage Rally on Friday 11 th and Saturday 12 th May 2018 which will be known as the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally. Points for the above championships will be awarded based on the combined results of the Bet On Aces Manx National Rally and the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally. Article 2 JURISDICTION The event will be held under: 2.1 The 2018 General Regulations of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Limited (MSA) incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA. 2.2 Regulations issued by the various Championships, Series and Challenges of which this event forms part. 2.3 These Supplementary Regulations. 2.4 Any written instructions the promoters may issue for the event. Article 3 AUTHORISATION 3.1 MSA Permit Number Protype MSA Asphalt Rally Championship 2018/ Motor- Mall (IOM) Manx Rally Championship 73/ ANWCC Stage Rally Championship 42/ Gazzard Accounts SD34 MSG Stage Rally Championship TBA 3.6 DoI Permit Number is not applicable for this event Manx Auto Sport Limited 33

35 Article 4 ELEGIBILITY The event is open to competitors (whether Entrant, Driver or Co- Driver) holding a valid National B or higher grade licence issued by the Motor Sports Association Limited, or a licence of equivalent grade issued by another ASN and bearing the EU Flag. Such competitors will be subject to MSA Regulations whilst taking part in the event. Note MSA GR H Competitors must be either: 4.1 Fully elected members of the organising club; or 4.2 Fully elected members of any club of the ANCC, ANWCC, BTRDA 4.3 Competitors are reminded of the MSA s requirements for entrants licences as laid down on the Licence Declaration Form and in the 2018 MSA Year Book. 4.4 Any local competitor is required to have completed the MSA online stage rally accreditation and marshal registration to enter the event. Article 19 AWARDS 19.7 General Classification (1st, 2nd & 3rd overall): 1st Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 2nd Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 3rd Overall Award to Driver & Co Driver 19.8 Class Awards* 1st in class 2nd in class 3rd in class Award to Driver & Co Driver Award to Driver & Co Driver Award to Driver & Co Driver * Should there be only 5 entries in a class only 1 st and 2 nd in class will be given awards. Should there be 3 entries or less in a class only 1 st in class will be given an award or the organisers and amalgamate class. Overall award winners wil not be eligible for Class awards. Manx Auto Sport Limited 34

36 PREVIOUS WINNERS 2018 TBC 2017 Chris Heyes / Howard Allison BMW DID NOT RUN 2015 Nigel Cannell / Jade Cannell Mitsubishi IX 2014 Timmy Collins / Cliona Collins Mitsubishi Evo 2013 Arron Newby / Rob Fagg Subaru Impreza STI N John Cope / Rob Fagg Subaru Impreza S5 WRC Dave Pattison / Paul Whittaker Mitsubishi Evo VI 2010 Steve Quine / Richard Skinner Mitsubishi Evo VI Manx Auto Sport Limited 35

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