RALLY GUIDE
Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren 2018 Eureka Rally On behalf of the Victorian Government, welcome to the major events capital of Australia and proud home of the 2018 Eureka Rally. Victoria lives and breathes sport, and no one puts on a show like we do. We re home to some of the biggest events in the world including the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Melbourne s famous Spring Racing Carnival and the Australian Open tennis. While competition is important, one of the best things about the Eureka Rally is the camaraderie and enjoyment experienced by everyone involved. Hosting the Eureka Rally and doing it so well is part of what makes Victoria the sporting capital. Events like these draws visitors from far and wide, keeping our bars, restaurants, and hotels busy, while boosting our visitor economy. They also provide an opportunity to shine the spotlight on our world-class sports and entertainment venues. That is why we re proud to support the 2018 Eureka Rally and help stage this fantastic event here in Ballarat. When you re not at the rally, I encourage everyone to explore the many things our beautiful state has to offer. I hope all competitors, volunteers, fans and visitors enjoy this year s Eureka Rally. Hon John Eren MP Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events
Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Article 1. Contact Details... 4 Article 2. Programme and Critical Deadlines... 4 2.1 Schedule Before Rally Week... 4 2.2 Schedule During Rally Week... 5 Article 3. Rally Course and Itinerary... 6 Article 4. Servicing and Refuelling... 6 4.1 Service Park... 6 4.2 Remote Refuels... 7 Article 5. Testing... 7 Article 6. Welcome Function... 7 Article 7. Reconnaissance... 7 Article 8. VIP Ride Day... 7 Article 9. Media... 7 Article 10. Scrutineering / Sealing and Marking... 8 10.1 VRC - Saturday 24 February... 8 10.2 ARC - Friday 2 nd March... 8 Article 11. Medical, Safety and Automotive Services... 8 11.1 Hospitals... 9 11.2 Police... 9 11.3 Towing Service... 9 11.4 Pharmacies... 9 Article 12. Automotive Services... 9 Article 13. Event Start... 10 Article 14. Event Finish... 10 14.1 Post Event After Party... 10 Article 15. Accommodation... 10 Appendices... 11 Appendix I. Itinerary Heat 1... 11 Appendix I. Itinerary Heat 2... 12 Appendix II. Overall Rally Map... 13 Appendix III. Service Park Map... 14 Appendix IV. Remote Refuel Zone Travel instructions and Maps... 15 Appendix V. Ballarat Locality Map... 19 Appendix VI. Vehicle Signage Diagram... 20 2
Introduction Welcome and thank you for your interest in the 2018 Ballarat Courier Eureka Rally! The event is set to be a great opening round of the 2018 seasons for both the CAMS Australian Rally Championship and the Focus On Furniture and Bedding Victorian Rally Championship. Ballarat is a great base with ample accommodation and all the services that a rally team may need to seek out. It has all that a capital city has to offer, but not only is it far easier to get about in, it is a beautiful provincial city to visit as well. The service park and rally hub are located at the Ballarat Airport, on the edge of the city with easy access to special stages in the surrounding forests. Saturday will feature four compact stages with little break between them in the Wombat Forest to the east of Ballarat. Sunday will involve less liaison distance to link four stages looping south of Ballarat. Thanks to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for access to the great forests and to the Shires of Moorabool and Golden Plains for access to their roads. The event is fortunate to have the considerable support of The Courier local newspaper, Ballarat City Council, Ballarat Regional Tourism and the Victorian State Government among a host of further event sponsors and partners. The Victorian rally community is excited to continue to host a round of the ARC, and a large pool of friendly, dedicated and committed volunteer officials is looking forward to delivering an event to be proud of. The purpose of this Guide is to provide useful information for those new to Ballarat, or involved in and around the event that are not participating directly in competition, such as service crew, media, sponsors, stakeholders and contractors. The Guide may refer to or copy some items in championship and supplementary regulations, but has no regulatory standing itself. Andrew Roseman Clerk of Course On behalf of The Organising Team 3
Article 1. Contact Details For Competitors & Service Crew For others For Service Park For Media Official Notice Board Rally Office Katie Philps Competitor Liaison 0467 871 796 katiephilps@live.com David McKenzie Event Secretary 0407 405 109 david@jandmck.com Chris Hall Service Park Manager 0438 094 684 James Nixon Media Manager 0411 226 201 james@crammondmedia.com www.eurekarally.com.au Rally Hub building, Service Park, Airport, Ballarat Rally Office Hours of Operation Wednesday 28 th February Thursday 1 st March Friday 2 nd March Saturday 3 rd March Sunday 4 th March 1800hrs 2000hrs 0800hrs 2000hrs 0630hrs 1800hrs 0730hrs 1800hrs 0700hrs 1700hrs Article 2. Programme and Critical Deadlines 2.1 Schedule Before Rally Week Entries open upon publication of the event s Supplementary Regulations. Entries must be submitted online. Friday 9 th February 2000hrs Entries Close Online Thursday 15 th February 2000hrs Entry List Published Online Saturday 24 th February 1300hrs VRC Scrutiny & Turbo Sealing Commences Pedders Suspension, Ferntree Gully 1600hrs VRC Scrutiny & Turbo Sealing Concludes Pedders Suspension, Ferntree Gully 4
2.2 Schedule During Rally Week Wednesday 28 th February 1200hrs Service Park Opens Airport, Ballarat 1800hrs Rally Office Opens Airport, Ballarat 1800hrs Documentation Opens Rally Office 2000hrs Documentation Concludes Rally Office 2000hrs Rally Office Closes Airport, Ballarat Thursday 1 st March 0800hrs Rally office Opens Airport, Ballarat 0800hrs Documentation Opens Rally Office 0800hrs Testing (incorporating VIP Rides) Commences Ross Creek Forest 1600hrs VIP Rides Conclude Ross Creek Forest 1700hrs Testing Concludes Ross Creek Forest 1900hrs Competitor Welcome Function City Oval Hotel, Ballarat 2000hrs Documentation Concludes Rally Office 2000hrs Rally Office Closes Airport, Ballarat Friday 2 nd March 0630hrs Rally Office Opens Airport, Ballarat 0630hrs Documentation Opens Rally Office 0730hrs Documentation Concludes Rally Office 0730hrs Reconnaissance Commences Wombat Forest 1500hrs ARC Scrutiny & Turbo Sealing Commences Pedders Suspension, Ballarat 1730hrs Reconnaissance Concludes Ross Creek Forest 1800hrs Latest Time for Vehicle Change Rally Office 1800hrs ARC Scrutiny & Turbo Sealing Concludes Pedders Suspension, Ballarat 1800hrs Rally Office Closes Airport, Ballarat 2000hrs Official Start List Posted Online Saturday 3 rd March 0730hrs Rally Office Opens Airport, Ballarat 0930hrs Start Heat 1 Camp St/Sturt St, Ballarat 1800hrs End Heat 1 Airport, Ballarat 1800hrs Rally Office Closes Airport, Ballarat 2000hrs Start List Heat 2 Published Online Sunday 4 th March 0200hrs Latest time for vehicles to enter Parc Fermé Airport, Ballarat 0700hrs Rally Office Opens Airport, Ballarat 0800hrs Start Heat 2 Airport, Ballarat 1500hrs End Heat 2 Airport, Ballarat 1600hrs Podium Presentations Commence Airport, Ballarat 1630hrs Post Event Scrutiny Commences Pedders Suspension 1700hrs Rally Office Closes Airport, Ballarat 1800hrs Post Event Scrutiny Concludes Pedders Suspension 1800hrs Post event party commences City Oval Hotel, Ballarat 1830hrs Provisional Results Posted Online 1900hrs Final Results Issued (subject to any protests) Online 5
Article 3. Rally Course and Itinerary For detailed Rally Itinerary see Appendix I, and for overall Rally map see Appendix II. Article 4. Servicing and Refuelling Servicing by other than driver and co-driver can only occur within the Airport Service Park. In the Service Park, cars may only be washed by use of a sponge from a bucket. Where oils, solvents and degreasing fluids are used all residues must be securely contained and not be allowed to come in contact with the ground. The use of pressure cleaners is prohibited, as per Article 11 of Supplementary Regulations. Breaches noted by an official of the rally may result in fines to the associated competitor. There will be a volunteer operated car wash immediately before the In Control each time rally cars return to the Service Park. It is highly recommended that all service crews supply and have available a working fire extinguisher within the vicinity of their service area. Up to two service crew members may assist during refuelling. Engine is to be switched off. Driver and codriver to be out of car or if in car with seatbelts unfastened. It is recommended that service crew wear fire resistant clothing, gloves and goggles and deliver fuel to car by syphon or pump. No other work other than refuelling may be performed on the car in the Refuel Zone. Driver and Co-driver may work on the car outside the Refuel Zone. Refuelling in the Service Park must be conducted in the designated Refuel Zone after the Out Control. The following table summarises servicing and refuelling opportunities that can be found in the Itinerary: Competitive Liaison km Total km Time first km car due Following service/refuel Saturday 30.11 36.32 66.43 10:40 Remote refuel Heat 1 31.64 67.58 99.22 13:10 30 minute service 30.11 45.82 75.93 15:05 Remote refuel 31.64 67.58 99.22 17:15 2 hour service Sunday 0.00 0.00 0.00 08:00 20 minute service Heat 2 21.73 50.49 72.22 9:40 Remote refuel 22.78 51.96 74.74 11:40 30 min service 21.73 50.49 72.22 13:35 Remote refuel 22.78 51.96 74.74 14:52 5 minute service 4.1 Service Park The Service Park is located at the Ballarat Airport. For map, see Appendix III. Access to the service park will be restricted to registered service vehicles only. Trucks are advised to enter the Large Service Vehicles area via the Competitor access route, between the two Service access routes, that passes the Rally Hub and Tyre Trucks Area. Service vehicles must comply with the access shown by the red arrows on the Service Park map only while the rally is in progress from 8.30 am to 8.00pm on Saturday 3 March and from 8.00 am to 5.00pm on Sunday 4 March. Use of competitor only lanes by service vehicles during that period without the approval of the Service Park Manager and noted by an official of the rally may result in fines to the associated competitor. Due to the heritage listing of the Service Park, log crossings are to be used to cross old concrete gutters. Trailers may be parked in allocated service bays or in the designated area in the south west corner of the Service Park. Non registered service vehicles may be parked in the Spectator Parking Area shown on the Service Park map. Competitors will be advised of their allocated service bay before arrival at the Service Park. The bar at the adjacent BLCC Clubrooms will be open at the conclusion of recce on Friday night and at conclusion of competition on Saturday and Sunday. Other key Service Park information: Service Park Manager: Chris Hall Mobile: 0438094684 Facilities: On site catering, Toilets, Grass or Gravel service area surface 6
4.2 Remote Refuels Saturday Refuel is at Blakeville and Sunday at Napoleons. See appendix IV for instructions to travel to and from the remote refuels and for maps of each refuel. Article 5. Testing Testing will be per 4-hour session (a maximum of 8-hours testing is permitted per driver), conducted on Thursday 1 March 0800hrs 1200hrs and 1300hrs 1700hrs. It is a condition of testing that at least two VIP rides are given if requested. Testing location and other arrangements will be issued via email to the crews who paid for testing with their entry. Any crew intending to conduct their own passenger ride/s must adhere to the CAMS Motorsport Passenger Ride Activity Policy referred to in Article 8. Article 6. Welcome Function A Welcome Function will be held on Thursday 1 March at 1800hrs upstairs at City Oval Hotel, corner Mair and Pleasant Streets, Ballarat. This will include introductions to key officials of the Event and an informal question and answer session. There will be an opportunity to socialise afterwards including meals and drinks. Attendance by drivers and co-drivers is not compulsory. Article 7. Reconnaissance Reconnaissance will be conducted on Friday 2 March in accordance with Regulations and a Bulletin containing a recommended schedule and advice on moving between stages not covered by the roadbook. Article 8. VIP Ride Day VIP rides will be conducted in association with Testing on Thursday 1 March. All passenger rides will adhere to the CAMS Motorsport Passenger Ride Activity Policy which can be found here http://www.cams.com.au/get-involved/events/passenger-activity. All passengers, whether VIPs, media, team members (except the co-driver) or others, must report to the designated sign-on area and complete the required documentation before commencing their ride. Article 9. Media The Media Centre will be located adjacent to the Rally Office in the Rally Hub of the Service Park. For map see Appendix III. Eureka Rally will be utilising the CAMS Media Accreditation system. All media wishing to attend the event may make their plans known via email to james@crammondmedia.com. Upon arrival at the Event, Media personnel must sign on at the Rally Office in the Service Park showing their CAMS ID and Vest. Once signed on maps, documents and accreditation will be issued. Contact Media Manager, James Nixon for further information on ph. 0411 226 201, or james@crammondmedia.com 7
Article 10. Scrutineering / Sealing and Marking ARC Technical Manager Barry Habgood 0419 691 513 Chief Scrutineer Frank Black 0412 028 508 Cars must be presented with signage correctly located as per diagram in Appendix VI. Any VRC competitor approved for Regional scrutiny are reminded that Turbo and supercharger sealing must be conducted at official ARC scrutiny on event and to also note that Regionally scrutineered vehicles may be subject to further inspection by the Chief Scrutineer at the Event. 10.1 VRC - Saturday 24 February All VRC only (i.e. excluding those cross-entered in the ARC) competitors must present their vehicles for official scrutiny and turbo sealing at: Pedders Suspension, 878 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully on Saturday 24 February between 1300hrs and 1600hrs. 10.2 ARC - Friday 2 nd March All ARC competitors must present their vehicles for official scrutiny and turbo scrutiny at Pedders Suspension 1005a La Trobe Street, Ballarat, shown on the Ballarat Locality Map (Appendix V) on Friday 2 nd March between 1500hrs and 1800hrs according to a schedule to be published in a Bulletin. Article 11. Medical, Safety and Automotive Services POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE 000 The Rally Emergency Contact number during event is 0474 041 761 8
11.1 Hospitals Ballarat Base Hospital 1 Drummond Street North, Ballarat Phone: 03 5320 4000 St John of God Ballarat Hospital (Private) 101 Drummond Street North, Ballarat Phone: 03 5320 2111 The Ballarat Group Practice (Medical Centre) 1021 Howitt St, Wendouree Phone: 03 5330 7333 Weekend hours: Saturday 0900-1200hrs, Sunday 1000-1200hrs. After hours phone After Hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222 11.2 Police Ballarat Police Station 10/20 Dana Street, Ballarat Central Phone: 03 5336 6000 11.3 Towing Service The Event will have towing/recovery facilities in place for the priority purpose of clearing stages on first use to allow second use to occur as scheduled. If not required for priority use then the tilt tray facility may be available for competitor use. Contact 0474 041 761 if the service is required. 11.4 Pharmacies The following pharmacies are in closest proximity to the service park. Ramsay Pharmacy Stockland Wendouree Shop 73, Stockland Wendouree, cnr Gillies & Norman Sts, Wendouree Phone: 03 5338 1487 Pharmacy 4 Less Alfredton Shop 1, Woolworths Lucas Coltman Plaza, Lucas Phone: 03 5342 9855 UFS Wendouree Pharmacy 1207 Howitt St, Wendouree Phone: 03 5339 6933 Article 12. Automotive Services Greville Auto Electrical Repairs & Parts 306/308 Sutton Street, Delacombe Phone: 03 5335 5588 Auto Projects (Peter Corcoron) 14 Production Drive Alfredton Phone: 0418100 921 9
Repco 15/333 Gillies Street North, Wendouree Phone: 03 5332 1823 Ballarat AutoParts / Revolution Racegear 9 Doveton Street North, Ballarat Phone: 03 5332 2187 Pedders Suspension 1005 La Trobe Street, Ballarat Central Phone: 03 5335 5133 Ballarat Bolts and Fasteners 1129 La Trobe Street, Ballarat Central Phone: 03 5336 1288 Ballarat Bearings 1017 La Trobe Street, Ballarat Central Phone: 03 5336 1111 Article 13. Event Start The Event will start from the junction of Sturt and Camp Streets. Crews and their vehicles must enter the Assembly Area in Camp St from Mair St, as shown on the Ballarat Locality Map (Appendix V), and report there between 0830 and 0845 Saturday 3 rd March. Crews are asked to remain in the area until their start time, which will be published in a Bulletin. First car will start at 0930. There are toilets close by and breakfast will be available from Fu Man Lou Restaurant in Camp St. The closest off street parking is between Mair, Grenville and Curtis Streets as shown on the locality map. Article 14. Event Finish The podium finish will be held in the Service Park at the Rally Hub. Crews will be directed to a holding area prior to going through the finish arch. Upon conclusion of each podium presentation, crews and their vehicles may need to attend post event Scrutineering if instructed by the ARC Technical Manager or Chief Scrutineer. Remaining cars are likely to be released from parc ferme 30 minutes after the last car finishes. 14.1 Post Event After Party The After Party will be held on Sunday 4 March commencing at 1800hrs at the City Oval Hotel, Mair St, shown on the Ballarat Locality Map (Appendix V). All competitors, service crew, family, officials, sponsors and friends are welcome to attend. Meals will be available. As all officials will be issued with a drink voucher, it should be a lively affair. Article 15. Accommodation Go to http://www.visitballarat.com.au/stay-a-while to find your Ballarat accommodation. It s pretty safe to say that Ballarat is the only part of Australia where accommodation options range from a caravan to a castle. There are several choices on the caravan front, but only one Kryal Castle, where it makes sense that you have the choice of a king or queen size bed. Between these two extremes, Ballarat and surrounds has more than its fair share of places to stay. There s the very swish, and very old, Craig s Royal Hotel as well as awardwinning motels, B&Bs and apartments scattered around town and in the surrounding regions 10
Appendices Appendix I. Itinerary Heat 1 11
Appendix I. Itinerary Heat 2 12
Appendix II. Overall Rally Map 13
Appendix III. Service Park Map 14
Appendix IV. Remote Refuel Zone Travel instructions and Maps Saturday The following instructions can be used to travel to Blakeville and return to the Service Park. They commence from the Competitor In Control at the Service Park. At all intersections proceed straight on or follow the main road unless these instructions advise otherwise. Odometer Instruction 0.0 SO along Airport Rd towards the city 1.5 TL at Roundabout C287 CLUNES 2.7 TR after overpass MELBOURNE 3.5 KL onto Freeway 41.0 BL off Freeway C141 41.5 STOP then TR C141 BALLAN and cross freeway 42.7 TL C803 BALLAN 44.6 TL at Roundabout BLACKWOOD 44.7 TR at Roundabout GREENDALE/BLACKWOOD 46.0 Cross Freeway 47.0 TL BLAKEVILLE 56.7 TL off bitumen GEORGE LA. 56.8 Refuel Zone on right. Unload fuel here then return to park on either side of GEORGE LANE, leaving room for entering rallycars and local trucks. See map below for more details of Refuel Zone. Return to Service Park 0.00 TR out of GEORGE LA. onto bitumen 9.7 TR BALLAN RD 10.6 Cross Freeway 12.0 TL at Roundabout 12.1 TR at Roundabout 14.0 TR C141 DAYLESFORD 15.0 TL to Freeway BALLARAT 53.1 BL off Freeway CLUNES 53.6 TL AERODROME 54.2 BR BALLARAT LINK RD 54.3 BL at Roundabout, then take third exit AIRPORT RD 56.0 SO past Competitor In Control 56.1 TR, then TR into Service Park using relevant entry gate 15
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Sunday The following instructions can be used to travel to Napoleons and return to the Service Park. They commence from the Competitor In Control at the Service Park. At all intersections proceed straight on or follow the main road unless these instructions advise otherwise. Odometer Instruction 0.0 SO along Airport Rd towards the city 1.5 BL at Roundabout C287 CLUNES, then take second exit CITY CENTRE 2.5 SO at Roundabout 3.7 SO at Roundabout 4.4 TR at traffic lights TO HAMILTON 5.7 SO at Roundabout 6.3 SO at traffic lights 7.8 TL WINTER ST 8.3 TL C296 TO CITY 9.1 TR at Roundabout SUTTON ST 10.9 SO at Roundabout 12.0 TL BIRDWOOD AVE 12.7 Stop then TR 12.8 SO at Roundabout 14.1 TL MILES ST 14.3 TR PRINCE ST 14.8 GIVEWAY then TR 15.8 TR C146 COLAC 22.6 TR into Recreation Reserve and please comply with any directions of officials. Cars will enter the reserve in the same direction as you. See map below for more details of Refuel Zone. Return to Service Park Exit Recreation Reserve and zero odometer 0.00 TL onto bitumen road 6.7 SO then merge A300 BALLARAT 7.7 TL PRINCE ST (at Bylsma Hire) 8.2 TL MILES ST 8.5 TR GRANT ST 9.8 SO at Roundabout 9.9 TL BIRDWOOD AVE 10.5 TR TAIT ST 11.7 SO at Roundabout 13.4 TL at Roundabout 14.2 TR WENDOUREE 14.7 TR WENDOUREE 16.2 SO at traffic lights 16.8 SO at Roundabout 18.0 BL at traffic lights TO AERODROME 18.7 SO at Roundabout 20.0 SO at Roundabout 20.9 BL then BL at roundabout, then take second exit AIRPORT RD 22.5 SO past Competitor In Control 22.6 TR, then TR into Service Park using relevant entry gate 17
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Appendix V. Ballarat Locality Map 19
Appendix VI. Vehicle Signage Diagram Area L Area M Area E All Area A1 170mm H x 520mm W (includes border) The Courier Eureka Rally All Area A2 170mm H x 150mm W (includes border) Competition Numbers ARC Area A3 100mm H x 470mm W MRF Tyres (white background) All Area A4 120mm H x 300mm W 1. The Courier 2. Not Required All Area B Roof Plate - Not Required All Area C Rear Window - Not Required ARC Area D 120mm H x 600mm W MRF Tyres (red background) All Area E 100mm H x 100mm W - Competition Number on co-driver s side on front windscreen All Area F 60mm H x 190mm W - CAMS Logo All Area G 380mm H x 200mm W - Reserved for Organisers Area G may be deleted on the payment of an additional fee (see Supp Regs Art 10f) VRC Area H 200mm x windscreen width - Focus on Furniture and Bedding ARC Area I 90mm H x 330mm W MRF Tyres (red background) ARC Area J 90mm H x 330mm W MRF Tyres (red background) ARC Area K 100mm H x 500mm W MRF Tyres (red background) VRC Area L 150mm H x 500mm W Focus On Furniture and Bedding All Area M 30xmm H x 100mm W - Event emergency phone number 0474 041 761 to be located on the dashboard in view of both driver and co-driver. 20