2018 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 1 AND 2 CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 818/0403/01 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR SUPERCARS

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1 2018 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA SUPERCARS CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 1 AND 2 CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 818/0403/01 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR SUPERCARS CHAPTER 1 - STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1.1 EVENT TITLE, DATE & VENUE The Event will be known as the Adelaide 500 (hereinafter referred to as the Event ) which will also comprise races 1 and 2 of the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship ( the VCS ), and be held at Adelaide Parklands Circuit, Adelaide, South Australia on 1 st 4 th March ORGANISATION & STATUS The Event will be held under the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices, the Supercars Operations Manual ( the Rules ), and any applicable National Competition Rules of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS) which are not in conflict with the Rules, the Supplementary Regulations, any Further Supplementary Regulations or instructions and any Bulletins issued Event Status: Restricted International 1.3 ADMINISTRATION & EVENT STAFF ASN: Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd PO Box 147, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145 Telephone: (03) , Facsimile: (03) Promoter: South Australian Tourism Commission A body established under the South Australian Tourism Act 1993 PO Box 1972 Adelaide, South Australia, 5000 Telephone: (08) , Facsimile: (08) Organiser: South Australian Tourism Commission The Event is organised and promoted under the provisions of the South Australian Motor Sport Act 1984 PO Box 1972, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000 Telephone: (08) , Facsimile: (08) Organising Committee: Jeff Mattner (Chair), Nathan Cayzer, Chris Green, John Pengelly, Craig Nayda, Jack Holding. 1.4 SUPERCARS OFFICIALS Stewards: Matt Selley (Chair), Chris McMahon, Trevor Neumann, Steve Lisk Race Director: Tim Schenken Deputy Race Director: Michael Masi Clerk of the Course: Chris Green Secretary of the Event: Jack Holding Timing Coordinator: Ian Leech Sporting & Technical Director: David Stuart Medical Delegate: Dr Carl Le Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 1 of 11

2 1.4.9 Judges of Fact: (1) Start: Tim Schenken, Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Paul Martin, Chris Green, Peter Green, Barry Frost, Vince Ciccarello, Rob Thiry (2) Finish: Ian Leech, Tiffany Leech, Barry Frost, Peter Green, Chris Green, Vince Ciccarello, Rob Thiry (3) Pit Lane Speed: Ian Leech, Jason Routley, Stephen Harry, Susan South, Douglas Reid, Peter South, Julie Hockey, Phil Rowley (4) Noise: Reg Marratt (5) Pit Lane Penalty: David Stuart, Frank Adamson, Jason Routley, Paul Martin, Craig Hasted, Mitchell Timms, Som Sharma, Stephen Harry, Vincent Dumarski, (6) Weigh Station: Frank Adamson, David Stuart Starter: Paul Martin Driving Standards Advisor: Craig Baird Recovery Coordinator: Alistair Walker Safety Car Driver: Jason Routley Safety Car Communicator: TBA Media Manager: Cole Hitchcock 1.5 CIRCUIT DETAILS Track Length: 3.22 kilometres Direction: Clockwise Track Density: Supercars Notice Board: Located at the office of the Secretary of the Event Stewards Office: Located adjacent to the office of the Secretary of the Event DRD Office: Located adjacent to the office of the Secretary of the Event Control Line: Is located at the Finish Line and across Pit Entry CHAPTER 2 - ADMINISTRATION 2.1 ENTRIES Competitors must have completed the 2018 Supercars Entry Registration Form Administration checking will commence at 0800 on Wednesday 28 th February Any Competitor that needs to change or add any details contained in their 2018 Entry Registration Form must do so at the Supercars Operations Transporter prior to 1630 on Thursday 1 st March No change of Drivers will be accepted later than 1630 (ACDT) on Thursday 1 st March 2018 unless exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Stewards, warrant a change after that time. 2.2 ACCREDITATION CARDS (PASSES) & TEAM PARKING The Series Accreditation Cards will be recognised by the Organisers Accreditation will be required from Wednesday 28 th February Each entry will be allocated 3 x passes for Car Park 2, access to which is via Gate 2 at the corner of Angas Street and East Terrace. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 2 of 11

3 2.2.4 Each Team caterer will be allocated 1 x transit pass and will be required to exit the paddock prior to 0800 each morning. CHAPTER 3 - TECHNICAL 3.1 SCRUTINEERING Scrutineering will commence at 0730 on Thursday 1 st March MINIMUM WEIGHT In accordance with the requirements of Rule C4.1.1, all Drivers will be required for weighing in the scales garage at 0830 on Friday 2 nd March REAR VISION MIRRORS Delete Rule C6.5.2 and replace with the following: C6.5.2 A Car must be fitted with both a left and right hand side external rear vision mirror. If the left hand side external rear vision mirror is removed, the opening must be covered. The use of race tape to cover the opening is permitted. CHAPTER 4 - SPORTING 4.1 DRIVER CONDITIONS POLICY In accordance with Rule D3.4.4, the nearest Town or City to the Circuit, as listed by the Bureau of Meteorology is Adelaide: BRIEFINGS A briefing for all Competitor s Authorised Representatives will be held at 1630 on Thursday 1 st March 2018 in the Conference Room located on level 2, northern end of the Pit Garage Complex A Refuelling Safety briefing will be held immediately following the Competitor s Authorised Representatives briefing in the Conference Room located on level 2, northern end of the Pit Garage Complex. Attendance of the following Team members from each Car is compulsory: The refuelling hose operator The fire extinguisher operator The deadman handle operator The Authorised Representative A briefing for all Competitors and Drivers will be held at 1445 on Friday 2 nd March 2018 in the Conference Room located on level 2, northern end of the Pit Garage Complex. 4.3 TYRE FITTING, ALLOCATION AND USAGE Control Tyre fitting will commence from 0800 on Wednesday 1 st March 2018 in the Dunlop facility located in the Supercars paddock. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 3 of 11

4 4.3.2 In accordance with the requirements of Rule D17.7.2, each Team must present these tyres for marking at the Dunlop facility following Practice 2 on Friday 2 nd March For this Event delete Rule D and replace with the following; D At each Sprint Event in Australia, a Team must return one (1) set of four (4) Event allocated Control Tyres to Dunlop after the completion of Friday practice and prior to the first Saturday Session at each Event Qualifying - Race 1 on Friday. CHAPTER 5 - OPERATIONS 5.1 ACCESS TO PADDOCK The set-up of the Supercars paddock will be at the discretion of Supercars Specific conditions and details of transporter movements into the Supercars paddock will be distributed directly by the Supercars Transport and Logistics Coordinator. These conditions and timeframes including any predetermined order must be adhered to Transporters are permitted to enter the Supercars paddock commencing at 0800 on Wednesday 28 th February Transporters may arrive at the Circuit from 1300 Tuesday 27 th February Transporters are only permitted to park on the Pit straight, however they must not park on any grid markings Other than Team caterers who have the required Transit Car Pass, Passenger vehicles are not permitted to enter the Supercars paddock from 0800 on Wednesday 28 th February RACE TRACK WALK Teams are permitted to undertake their Race Track walk at any time on Wednesday 28 th February The Race Track will still be a public road at this time and as such, Teams are advised to take their own precautions. 5.3 STORAGE Fuel drums are not permitted to be stored directly next to each other It is not permitted to store anything under the stairs that lead up to the corporate facilities above the Pit Lane. 5.4 TRANSPORTER DEPARTURE AFTER THE EVENT Unless otherwise advised by Supercars, no Team transporter will be permitted to move from its allocated position or leave the Supercars paddock prior to 1900 hours on Sunday 4 th March CHAPTER 6 - MARKETING 6.1 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE Teams must adhere to the activities outlined in the promotional schedule and/or any subsequent updates as provided by Supercars. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 4 of 11

5 6.2 GRID WALK Where permitted, movement of non-team members on and off the grid must only be via the point/s as described in the Competitor s Authorised Representative Briefing Promotional staff, Drivers and those listed on the D23 personnel list are the only people permitted on the grid in addition to those that are wearing a grid sticker. CHAPTER 7 - SPECIFIC CIRCUIT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 7.1 EVENT OPERATING HOURS The Event operating hours for the purpose of Rule E2 are as follows: Thursday 1 st March Friday 2 nd March Saturday 3 rd March 0800 After race Sunday 4 th March 0845 After race MEDICAL SERVICES The Medical Centre is located on Wakefield Road and will be operational during the following times: Wednesday 28 th February Thursday 1 st March Friday 2 nd March Saturday 3 rd March Sunday 4 th March Any medical assistance that is required outside of the operating hours outlined in 7.2.1, please contact 000. The address to give to Emergency Services is: Your Specific Location Eg: Garage 1, Adelaide Parklands Circuit entry via Gate 4, Wakefield Street/Hutt Street, Adelaide. Alternatively, attend casualty at: Royal Adelaide Hospital West Terrace/North Terrace intersection. 7.3 PADDOCK MANAGER The Paddock Manager for this Event is: Name: Jason Routley Mobile Number: SITE SAFETY ADVISOR The site safety advisor for this Event is: Name: James Castle Mobile Number: CARE FOR PARKLANDS Competitors must be aware that the Adelaide Parklands are a valuable asset to the host community, so all Teams are required to treat the areas available within the Parklands with respect and discretion to minimise any adverse environmental impact. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 5 of 11

6 7.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY In line with the South Australian Health and Safety Act, the Supercars Paddock will be a smoke-free zone for the duration of the Event. 7.7 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV) PROHIBITION Be advised that the use (operation) of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, or other similar devices, by any Competitor, Team, Team member or person/s associated with a Team or Competitor is prohibited This prohibition extends for the period of the Event defined as the Event period over the Event area defined as the Event area It also includes the prohibition of the use (operation) of any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), drone or similar device from outside the declared area of the Event over the declared area during the Event period A breach of this prohibition will result in the exclusion from the Event for any offending Competitor and or Team and Driver/s. All credentials or admission tickets issued to any offending Competitor or Team, and associated personnel will also be withdrawn The prohibition and Penalty for a breach of same as outlined above, is in addition to any Penalty/Penalties that may occur as a result of Civil Aviation Authority (CASA) regulations in relation to the use of UAVs in controlled airspace, and over areas containing significant numbers of people. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 6 of 11

7 8.1 WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY CHAPTER 8 - EVENT PROGRAM Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session 08:00 Supercars and Dunlop Series Park up commences 08:00 Supercars and Dunlop Series Tyre fitting commences 15:00 Supercars Organisers Meeting 17:00 Dunlop Super2 Series Competitor s Authorised Representatives Briefing 17:15 Dunlop Super2 Series Rookie Drivers and Drivers Pre- Season Briefing Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 7 of 11

8 8.2 THURSDAY 1 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session 8:15 8:35 SuperUtes 0:20 Practice 1 8:50 9:10 Improved Production Cars 0:20 Practice 1 9:25 9:45 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 0:20 Practice 1 10:00 10:35 Dunlop Super2 Series 0:35 Practice 1 10:50 11:10 Touring Car Masters 0:20 Practice 1 11:25 11:55 Audi R8 LMS Cup 0:30 Practice 1 12:10 12:30 Improved Production Cars 0:20 Qualifying 1 12:45 13:05 Stadium Super Trucks 0:20 Practice 1/Qualifying 13:20 13:40 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 0:20 Practice 2 13:55 14:15 Touring Car Masters 0:20 Practice 2 14:30 15:00 Audi R8 LMS Cup 0:30 Practice 2 15:15 15:35 SuperUtes 0:20 Qualifying 1 15:50 16:15 Dunlop Super2 Series 0:25 Practice 2 16:30 16:50 Improved Production Cars 0:20 Race 1 16:30 Supercars Competitor s Authorised Representatives Briefing Refuelling Safety Briefing 17:05 17:25 Touring Car Masters 0:20 Qualifying 1 17:15 Dunlop Super2 Series Competitors and Drivers Briefing 17:40 18:00 Stadium Super Trucks 0:20 Practice 2 / Qualifying 2 18:15 18:45 Audi R8 LMS Cup 0:30 Practice 3 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 8 of 11

9 8.3 FRIDAY 2 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session 8:10 8:25 Supercars Course Car Experience 8:35 8:55 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 0:20 Qualifying 1 9:10 9:30 Improved Production 9 laps or 1 lap after 09:28 Race 2 9:45 10:25 Supercars 0:40 Practice 1 10:40 11:00 Audi R8 LMS Cup 0:20 Qualifying 1 11:15 11:35 Touring Car Masters 10 laps or 1 lap after 11:33 Race 1 11:50 12:30 Supercars 0:40 Practice 2 12:45 13:05 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 15 laps or 1 lap after 13:03 Race 1 13:20 13:40 Dunlop Super2 Series 0:20 Qualifying 1 13:40 13:50 Drag Demonstration 0:05 13:55 14:15 SuperUtes 8 laps or 1 lap after 14:13 Race 1 14:25 14: Club Walk Pit Walk 14:25 Supercars Driver Photo 14:40 15:00 Stadium Super Trucks 8 laps or 1 lap after 14:58 Race 1 14:45 Supercars Competitors and Drivers Briefing 15:15 15:35 Audi R8 LMS Cup 0:20 Qualifying 2 15:50 16:10 Supercars 0:20 Qualifying - Race 1 16:25 16:55 Dunlop Super2 Series 19 laps or 1 lap after 16:53 Race 1 17:10 17:40 Supercars 0:30 Event Rides Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 9 of 11

10 8.4 SATURDAY 3 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session 8:15 8:35 Supercars 0:20 Course Car Experience 8:45 9:05 Improved Production cars 9 laps or 1 lap after 09:03 Race 3 9:15 9:35 SuperUtes 8 laps or 1 lap after 09:33 Race 2 9:50 1 Supercars 0:20 Practice 3 10:25 10:55 Dunlop Super2 Series 19 laps or 1 lap after 10:53 Race 2 11:10 11:40 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 18 laps or 1 lap after 11:38 Race 2 11:55 12:25 Supercars 0:30 Top Ten Shootout 12:25 12:40 Drag Demonstration Pit Lane Walk 0:05 12:45 13:05 Touring Car Masters 10 laps or 1 lap after 13:03 Race 2 13:20 13:40 Stadium Super Trucks 8 laps or 1 lap after 13:38 Race 2 13:50 Audi R8 LMS Cup Grid Walk 14:05 14:35 Audi R8 LMS Cup 20 laps or 1 lap after 14:33 Race 1 Audi R8 LMS Cup Podium 14:50 Supercars 30 minute signal 14:55 Supercars Pit Exit open 15:05 Supercars Pit Exit closed 15:20 17:20 Adelaide 500 Race 1 78 laps or 1 lap after 1718 Race 1-250kms Supercars Podium Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 10 of 11

11 8.5 SUNDAY 4 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration (h:mm) Session 7:55 8:15 Supercars 0:20 Course Car Experience 8:30 8:50 Improved Production Cars 7 laps or 1 lap after 08:48 Race 4 9:05 9:25 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia 15 laps or 1 lap after 09:23 Race 3 9:40 10:00 Supercars 0:20 Qualifying - Race :35 SuperUtes 8 laps or 1 lap after 10:33 Race 3 0:05 Podium 10:40 Audi R8 LMS Cup Grid Walk 10:55 11:25 Audi R8 LMS Cup 20 laps or 1 lap after 11:23 Race 2 Audi R8 LMS Cup Podium 11:40 12:10 Supercars 0:30 Top Ten Shootout 12:10 12:20 Historic Demonstration 12:30 12:50 Touring Car Masters 10 laps or 1 lap after 12:48 Race 3 Podium 13:05 13:35 Dunlop Super2 Series 19 laps or 1 lap after 13:33 Race 3 Podium 13:50 14:05 Drivers Parade / Harley Rides Pit Lane Walk 14:15 14:35 Stadium Super Trucks 8 laps or 1 lap after 14:33 Race 3 Podium 14:50 Supercars 30 minute signal 14:55 Supercars Pit Exit open 15:05 Supercars Pit Exit closed 15:20 17:20 Adelaide 500 Race 2 78 laps or 1 lap after 1718 Race 2-250kms Supercars Podium Virgin Australia Supercars Championship Supplementary Regulations Page 11 of 11