13th & 14th May 2017 Supplementary Regulations Office Address Southern Adventures & Motorsports 2/XIV, Near Holy Cross School Thellakom P.O, Kottayam - 686630 Telephone - 0481 235984, Mobile No - +91 9446502900 Email ID - Southernadventuresports@gmail.com Rally Headquarters IBIS Hotel, Padma Junction, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Ernakulam, Kerala 682035 Phone: 0484 713 7137 1
INDEX 1. Introduction 3 2. Organization 3 3. Programme 5 4. Entries 6 5. Insurance 8 6. Advertising 9 7. Tyres 9 8. Fuel 9 9. Reconnaissance 9 10. Administrative Checks 10 11. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking 11 12. Other Procedures 11 13. Identification of officials 12 14. Prizes 12 13 15. Final Checks 13 16. Appendix 1 Itinerary 15 17. Appendix 2 Reconnaissance Schedule 16 18. Appendix 3 Competitor s Relation Officer 17 19. Appendix 4 Compulsory Advertisement 18 1. Introduction: 1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 The Popular Rally of Kerala 2017 will be run in compliance with the International Sporting Code of the FIA (and its appendices), the 2017 General Prescriptions for Stage Rallies of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India(FMSCI),this Supplementary Regulations and bulletins issued by FMSCI. The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) is ASN of FIA in India Modifications, amendments and/or changes to these Supplementary Regulations will be announced only by numbered and dated bulletins (issued by Organisers or the Stewards). 1.2 Road Surface All Special Stages are ASPHALT. 1.3 Distance Total Distance of the Rally Total liaison Distance of the rally Total SS Distance of the rally 285.6 KM 200.0 KM 85.6 KM 2. Organization: 2.1 Permit No. 141 / 2017 Category - Status - Open 2.2 Organiser s Name - Southern Adventures & Motorsports (SAM) Address & Contact Details Southern Adventures & Motorsports 2/XIV, Near Holy Cross School, Thellakom P.O, Kottayam - 686630 Telephone - 0481 235984, Mobile No - +91 9446502900 Email ID - Southernadventuresports@gmail.com 2.3 Organization Committee Management Committee of Southern Adventures & Motorsports o Dr.Bikku Babu - +91 9744083301 o Noufal Sayed - + 91 9495376746 o Milen George Cherian - +91 9946041477 o Paul Mathew - + 91 9847117831 o Bonnie Thomas - + 91 9447252293 o George Varghese - + 91 9446502900 o Biju George Thomas - + 91 9496064064 o Dilu Anachira - +91 9847566107 2.4 Organizing Committee of Rally 3
Stewards of the Meeting Chief Steward D Ram Kumar Steward 2 C.K. Chinnappa Observer / Club Steward Farooq Ahmed 2.5 Senior Officials:- Clerk of the Course Dr.Bikku Babu Deputy Clerk of Course Bonnie Thomas Asst: Clerk of the Course Biju George Thomas Secretary of the meet Mathew Joshua Competitor Relation Officer - Milen George Cherian Chief Scrutineer PNR Sathish Chief Marshal Mukul Chief Safety Officer - George Varghese Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Prashanth Murukesh. MBBS, MRCP Service Park In Charge - Paul Mathew / Unni Communication Chief S. Sathyapal Stage Commander 1 Kurian Kurian Stage Commander 2 Pradeep Kumar Stage Commander 3 Mathew Lan Results Coordinator Anoop EK Hospitality Officer Dilu Anachira 2.5 HQ location Up to Thursday, May 11, 2017 at SAM Permanent Secretariat, Refer Art 2.2 of these regulations for Address & contact Details. From Friday 12, May 2017 08:00:00 hrs till Sunday 14, May 2017 22:00:00hrs at IBIS Hotel, Padma Junction, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Ernakulam, Kerala 682035 Phone: 0484 713 7137 3. Programme 4
Opening date of entries up on publication of these regulations. Sunday, 07 th May 2017 18:00 Closing date of all entries. Closing date of co-driver details. Monday, 08 th May 2017 17:00 Publication of Entry List. Friday, 12 th May 2017 09:00 Rally Office Opens Rally HQ 14:00-20:00 Issuing of Road Book, Map & Rally Guide. Collection of Material and Documents. Collection of Competition Number Plates. Optional Advertising Stickers. 15:00 Pre event Press Meet (By Invitation Only) At The IBIS Hotel 19.00 Media Centre closes. 21:00 Rally Office closes. Saturday,13 th May-2017 07:00 Rally Office opens. 09:00 13:30 Pre-event vehicle scrutiny starts (Refer Article 11.1 of S.R.) 06:00 - Reconnaissance. SS (Last car expected to finish at the rally HQ, the IBIZ Hotel, followed by Drivers briefing) 10:00 Media Centre opens at The IBIZ HOTEL 15:30 Compulsory Driver s Briefing Meeting at The IBIZ Hotel 17:00 Ceremonial Start Marine Drive 19:00 1 st Stewards Meeting, IBIZ Hotel. 19:30 Publication of Start List 20:30 Rally office closes, Media Centre closes Sunday, May 14th 2017 05:30 Parc Ferme closes for all classified cars before 5
30 mins for 1 st car start, at MarineDrive 06:00 Start of Rally - Marine Drive. 08:00 Media Centre Opens at IBIZ Hotel. 19:00 Parc Ferme closes for all classified 19:15 Provisional Final Classification published Rally HQ. 19:30 Podium Finish & Champagne shower ceremony at Marine Drive. 20:15 Post Event Scrutiny Marine Drive. 20:00 Post event Press Conference Marine Drive. 21:30 Media Centre closes. 22:00 Rally Office closes. 4 ENTRIES ENTRI 4.1 Opening and Closing Dates Opening date for entries with the publication of these Regulations Final Closing date for entries 07 th May-2017, 18:00hrs. 4.2 Entry Procedure Those wishing to take part in the must send the scanned copy of duly filled Entry form along with the Entry Fee Transfer UTR / DD Number to be mentioned in the Entry Form. The Soft copy of entry form and payment receipt can be mailed to CRO email ID mentioned in Appendix 3 The hard copy of entry form and all supporting documents should be submitted during documentation. 4.3 Number of Entrants accepted and classes The maximum number of entries shall be no more than 30 cars. If more than 30 entries are received the organizers reserve the right to decide which entries will be accepted. Entries will be grouped into: 6
Open Category All cars / SUVs having metal body with any modification except after market turbo kits which meets all safety measures as per FMSCI specification / regulations are permitted. (INRC, INRC 2, FMSCI 4WD). INRC 3 Up to 2000cc, FMSCI Spec group N regulations Compete for Open & INRC Spec 3. FMSCI Cup Only for Honda City V Tech, Maruti Esteem & Maruti Baleno homologated, Prior to 31st December 2007. Esteem Cup Both Carburettor and MPFI cars are allowed. Only gear box is open. Gypsy Cup - Open 4.4 Entry Fees Sl:No Category Maximum Entry Fee With Optional Advertising I Open Rs. 17,000/- II INRC 3 Rs. 15,000/- III FMSCI Cup Rs. 12,000/- IV Esteem Cup Rs 10,000/- V Gypsy Cup Rs 10,000/- Note Team Entrant Others : NIL (Additional per car) Manufacturer : Any Automobile / ancillary manufacturer 7
4.4.1 Entries Received before 07- May- 2017 All entry and other fees are inclusive of Taxes applicable in India. The Entry fees specified include the following: Item Entrant Service Vehicle Plates 2 Supplementary Regulations 1 Road Book / s 1 Service Manual 1 Route map 1 Service park Area 6.5 m X 2.5 m Bay 4.5 Payment The entry fees can be paid either by Demand Draft in favour of SAM (SOUTHERN ADVENTURES AND MOTORSPORTS) payable at Kottayam OR by wire transfer. Bank Bank Ltd The South Indian Current A/c No. 0718073000000105 Branch Kodimatha, Kottayam ISFC Code of Bank 4.6 Refunds SIBL0000718 Entry Fees will be refunded in full only: To Candidates whose entry has not been accepted. In the case of the Rally not taking place. The Organisers may refund 50% of the entry fee to those competitors who, for reasons of Force Majeure (duly accepted by the organizing committee), were unable to start in the Rally. 5 Insurance 5.1 Description of Insurance Cover Organisers holding a valid 2017 FMSCI Permit for an event are covered for: Competitors : A maximum of 250 competitors with valid FMSCI Competition License participating in various events across the Country on a given day are covered for Personal Accident Insurance for Rs. 5 lakhs with Rs. 5 Lakhs medical expense extension per person. Officials : A maximum of 100 officials officiating in various events across the Country on a given day are covered for Personal Accident Insurance for Rs.25 lakhs with Rs.1 lakh medical expense extension per person. These insurances are issued by New India Assurance Company Ltd. valid during the running of the event only. Organisers / Competitors are advised to take any additional insurances they may deem fit, as the regulations warrant. 8
Additional Insurance taken by Organiser Public Liability: Insurance for Rs. 50,00,000/-, which adequately covers any Liability incurred during the running of the event for injury to Third Persons or Damage to Public Property has been taken. 5.2 Accident Reporting In the event of an accident the competitor or his representative must notify the next radio point if on a special stage OR the Clerk of the Course in writing within 4 hours if during a transport / liaison section. He must provide full details including the names and addresses of those involved and any witnesses. 5.3 Exclusion of Insurance Cover The Service and Reconnaissance Vehicles, even those bearing Special Plates by the Organisers may never be considered as Official Participants in the Rally. They are therefore not covered by the Insurance Policy of the Rally and will remain the sole responsibility of their owners. 5.4 Rally Cover Insurance The competing cars must carry Rally Cover Insurance valid for 13 th & 14 th of May 2017. 6 Advertising: 6.1 Advertising is permitted on the car, including the roof. Advertising on windows is prohibited with the exception of a maximum 10 cm wide strip on the upper part of the windscreen and rear window. 6.2 Competitors are allowed to affix any kind of advertisements on their car provided that. It is authorized by the National Laws and FMSCI Regulations. It is not likely to cause any offense. It is not Political or religious in nature. It does not encroach upon the space reserved for plates & competition number. 6.3 Optional Advertising is as per Appendix 4.2 Space for the Organizer s advertisement must be reserved on the car, unless the higher entry fees as per Art. 4.4 are paid. 7 Tyres: 7.1 Tyres Specified for use during the rally All tyres shall confirm to Appendix IV of FMSCI General Prescriptions 8 Fuel: FREE as per Art 6.7 of the 2016 FMSCI Technical Regulations for 4 wheelers. 9 Reconnaissance 9.1 Procedure for Registration Crews must report to Rally Headquarters for registration prior to commencing reconnaissance. They must submit details of the reconnaissance car. Each crew will be issued with two vehicle identification cards which must be displayed on the top of the co-driver s side of the front windscreen and on the co-driver s rear side window during reconnaissance, and a pass valid for up to TWO passages over each special stage. This pass must be carried in the reconnaissance vehicle, shown to and endorsed by an official at the start and 9
finish of each special stage during reconnaissance. 9.2.0 Specific and / or National Restrictions 9.2.1 For all competitors reconnaissance will be carried out in accordance with the FMSCI 2017 General Prescriptions with a maximum of 2 passes over every stage in accordance with the reconnaissance schedule given in Appendix II. 9.2.2 Reconnaissance outside the schedule will be considered a very serious offence and will be reported to the Stewards who may apply sanctions. 9.2.3 Reconnaissance will be conducted strictly in accordance with the published schedule. No late entry into a stage for reconnaissance will be permitted. 9.2.4 Maximum speed allowed on all special stages during reconnaissance is 45 Kph. 9.2.5 Crews must have the vehicle headlamps switched on while travelling on special stages during reconnaissance. 9.2.6 Crews are only permitted to enter a special stage from the start points shown in the road book and will NOT under any circumstances drive in a direction opposite to that of the rally, unless instructed by an official of the event. 9.2.7 Crews must stop at the Start and Finish (and other locations where instructed) of the stage where rally official will endorse the crew s reconnaissance pass card. 10 Administrative Checks: 10.1 To be presented at Documentation 2017 FMSCI Entrants License 2017 FMSCI Driver and Co-Driver Competition Licenses Valid Driver & Co-Driver Civil Driving Licenses Valid Vehicle Registration Papers Valid Special Rally Insurance Two recent identity photos (4 cm x 4 cm each) of Driver and Co-Driver Details Concerning Reconnaissance Vehicle. Medical History form A letter of authority from the owner of the vehicle if the vehicle is not in competitors name Self-attested Photocopy of PAN card. COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO HOLD ADMINISTRATIVE CLEARANCE PASS PRIOR TO SCRUTINEERING 10.2 Times/Schedule Admin Checks Place Rally Head Quarters On Saturday, May 13 th, 2017 from 09:00 13:30 Hrs 11 Scrutineering, Sealing & Marking 11.1 Location Marine Drive, Cochin Time/Schedule Saturday, May 13th, 2017 Cars Time Cars Time 30-26 09:00 09:45 25-21 09:45-10:30 10
20 16 10:30 11:15 15-11 11:15 12:00 10 6 12:00 12:45 5 1 12:45-13:30 Competing crews can send their vehicles for pre event scrutiny with their representatives, who must be carrying an authorization letter from the Crew member. 11.2 Mud Flaps Mud flaps must comply with Art 7.7 of the 2015 FMSCI Technical Regulations for 4W. Missing or ineffective mud flap will incur a penalty @ Rs. 1000/- per mud flap. 11.3 Windows Windows must comply with Art 7.3.10 of the 2015 FMSCI Technical Regulations for 4W. 11.4 Driver s Safety Equipment Competitor s helmets as per Art 13 & flame resistance clothing as per Art 14 of 2015 FMSCI Technical Regulations will be checked at Pre-event scrutineering. 11.5 Noise level Not Applicable 11.6 Special National Requirement Not Applicable 12 Other Procedure 12.1 Ceremonial Start Procedures and Order Place: Marine Drive, Cochin Date : Saturday, 13 th May 2017 17:00hrs All crews in their driving suits or team attire must participate in the Ceremonial Start at 17:00 hrs. On Saturday, 13 th May 2017. Casual dressing is strictly NOT permitted. The team attire is considered only if it has branding of team on it. Any competitor failing to participate and/or failing to follow the dress code will be referred to the stewards for sanction. All competing cars must be parked in their allotted space, as guided by the marshals, before 15:00 hrs. The competing cars can be parked into the Parc Ferme (Marine Drive) after vehicle scrutiny. Competing cars must have the pre requisite stickers provided by the organizers. The start interval at the Start Ramp will be directed by the Event officials. Spectators will be allowed to take photographs of the cars and competitors are requested to cooperate and support the enthusiasm of spectators. 12.2 Finish Procedure Rally will finish at TC 12C. There after crews must follow the instructions of officials during the podium finish ceremony. From podium, selected cars are obliged to follow the route described in Informative road book to Final Scrutineering. Rest of the cars will report to Finish Parc Ferme and remain there till Official final classification or instruction by Stewards of the meet. While the cars are between Podium Finish to Final Scrutineering location they will travel under Parc Ferme regulations and will be observed by marshals. 12.3 Permitted early check in 11
Crews may check in early without incurring any penalty at following controls TC 12C 12.4 False Start For any false start, particularly one made before the signal has been given, a notional time of 10 minutes will be allocated to the car(s) concerned. 12.5 Start Procedure of Special Stage On a Manual countdown of Start Marshal (Stop Watch with GPS timing) 12.6 Special Procedures Time cards will be changed during the rally and will be issued at following controls 0A, 6D 12.7 Official Time used during the Rally Official time to be used during the rally will be that of GPS time (GMT +5.30 Hrs). This will be displayed at the time of Driver s Briefing Meeting. 13 Identification of Officials The Post Chiefs and other marshals will be identified as follows. Clerk of the Course - Red Jacket or Red Tabard Spectator Control - Orange Vest Competitor Relation Officer - Green Vest 14 Prizes: 14.1 There is no separate Prize Giving Ceremony. Prizes will be distributed on Podium at Champagne Shower ceremony only. Category 1st 2 nd 3rd Fastest Over all Open 75000 + INRC 3 65000 + FMSCI Cup 60000 + Esteem Cup 50000 + 50000+ 40000+ 30000+ 30000+ 30000+ 30000+ 20000+ 20000+ Gypsy Cup 50000 + 30000+ 20000+ for Fastest Novice Driver & Co Driver 12
for Star of Kerala Driver & Co Driver Number of Entries: 1-3 1 st Prize Only 1-4 1 st & 2 nd Prize Only 1-5 - 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Prize 14.2 Tuner Tuner of Open : Trophy Tuner of INRC Spec 2 : Trophy Tuner of INRC Spec 2 : Trophy Tuner of FMSCI Cup : Trophy Tuner of Esteem Cup : Trophy Tuner of Gypsy Cup : Trophy 15 Final Checks 15.1 Place Time Marine Drive, Cochin. Sunday 14 th May 2017 at 20:00 Hrs. Representative of competitor service team is to attend. 15.2 Protest Fees 15.2.1 Deposit 15.2.2 Expenses The sum of protest fee set by the FMSCI is Rs. 6,000/- If the protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of different parts of a car, the protestor must lodge an additional deposit. The additional deposit for a protest involving a clearly defined part of the car (engine, transmission, steering, braking system, electrical installation, bodywork, etc.) Rs. 6000/=. The expenses incurred for the work and by the transport of the car shall be borne by the claimant if the protest is unfounded, or by the competitor against whom the protest is lodged if it is upheld. If the protest is unfounded, and if the expenses incurred by the protest (Scrutineering, transport, etc.) are higher than the amount of the deposit, the difference shall be borne by the claimant. Conversely, if the expenses are less, the difference shall be returned. Note: all fees are inclusive of taxes applicable in India. 15.3 Appeal Fee The Appeal procedure will be as per the FMSCI s General Prescriptions. The appeal fee is Rs.96,000/- with Rs.48,000/- to be paid together with the intention to appeal and 13
the balance amount of Rs.48,000/- with the grounds of appeal within 96 hours.. Appendix 1 Itinerary 14
X Appendix 2 Reconnaissance Schedule 15
Schedule for Reconnaissance Considering the early morning Traffic and road condition it is recommended that you consider 1 hour 40 minutes time to reach the start of SS1 from Parc Ferme (Marine Drive) (dist to travel 52 Km) 16
Appendix 3 Competitor s Relation Officer Milen George Cherian 9946041477 mgeorgecherian@gmail.com Will be present at Friday, 12 th May 2017 10:00 18:00 During collecting of material & documents at Rally HQ. Pre event Press Conference. 15:00 15:30 HOTEL IBIZ, MG RD COCHIN. Saturday, 13 th May 2017 07:00 09:30 at Start of SS1 Drivers Briefing 15:00-15:30 HOTEL IBIZ, MG RD COCHIN. Ceremonial Start 17:00 Sunday, 14 th May 2017-06:00 07:00 Start of Rally, Marine Drive Park Ferme 09:11 10:04 Podium ceremony 19:30 17
Appendix 4 Compulsory Advertisement B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Front door Panel 67 cm X 17 cm Roof Panel 50 cm X 52 cm Bonnet Panel 43 cm X 21.5 cm Rear Window Panel 30 cm X 10 cm 15 cm X 14 cm Side Window Panel 25 cm (stroke width 25 mm) APPENDIX 4.2 OPTIONAL ADVERTISEMENT 18
APPENDIX 4.2 OPTIONAL ADVERTISEMENT A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 19
APPENDIX 5 SERVICE PARK PROCEDURES 5 SERVICE PARK PROCEDURES (City Centre Mall) The Service Park is located in a school ground. The surface will be gravel. The bay size will be (W) 2.5 m X (L) 6.5 m X (H) 2.4 m Heavy vehicle or LCV can be permitted in Service Park. In the non-working hours of the Service Park all belongings of service teams should be kept in safe custody. Organisers or school management will hold no responsibility in case of loss. It is recommended that you carry flexible lighting to work on vehicles. No trailers can be parked near Service Park All bays must be cleaned and use of trampoline or plastic paper underneath car is mandatory. Crews will have to ensure that the bays are cleaned before they leave school ground on rally day. Cleaning agency will be provided by organisers. Refuel zone will be of single bay and very limited fuel can be stocked at Service Park. 20