GRAND FINALS in LANGKAWI / MALASYIA

GRAND FINALS in LANGKAWI / MALASYIA 22.11. - 26.11.2005 DRIVERS INFO NO.1 27.9.05 This is information for all qualified drivers and ROTAX distributors. By supplying all information and documents we are asking for, you will help us tremendously with the organisation and also avoid problems at the registration in Langkawi. It is the responsibility of the ROTAX distributors to send all drivers information to ROTAX. We kindly ask all qualified drivers to send information and documents to their distributors ONLY and not to ROTAX directly. This information has also been sent to all ROTAX distributors by e-mail. After an exciting karting season it s time to talk about the Grand Finals 2005. To guarantee a smooth course of the event we kindly ask you to follow these guidelines: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please submit a COPY of your - passport, cover and pages with your photo - ROTAX Race ID - international C-grade license + entrant licence* 2005 (ESSENTIAL in LANGKAWI ) The international C-grade licence and the entrant licence will be issued by your national federation. Drivers under age of 18 have to order an entrant license on behalf of a parent or have to enter the Grand Final with a team, which holds such an international entrant license. - release letter stamped and signed by your national ASN (see enclosed file; page 9) - a digital picture with a very short driver profile in English (to be filled in attached word document and to be sent by e-mail) for the official race program to your distributor. * special entrant licence (a personal one or a team entrant license), which allows you to compete at this event

- 1 - FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO BOOKING, pls. send the above mentioned documents to your distributor FLIGHTS: RM1/Max class: Drivers have to organise their flight tickets and will be responsible for the flight costs. Junior class: The authorised distributor has to organise the flight ticket for the driver and is responsible for the costs. We kindly ask you to submit your flight schedule to your distributor, so that we are able to book your rooms ALL THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NECESSARY FOR DRIVER REGISTRATION in Langkawi VISA REQUIREMENT: All visitors from the Commonwealth countries EXCEPT those from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nigeria DO NOT NEED to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia. Nationals from USA, Switzerland, Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein DO NOT NEED a visa to enter Malaysia. Visas are not required for visit NOT EXCEEDING 1 month for nationals of all ASEAN countries. Visas are not required for visit NOT EXCEEDING 3 months for following nationals: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Bosnia Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kirgystan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, North Yemen, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uruguay and Yemen. Visas are not required for a visit NOT EXCEEDING 1 month for following nationals: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Astonia, Fiji, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Lithuania, Latvia, Macau SAR, Macedonia, Maldova, Mexico, Moldivia, Monaco, Mongolia, Nicaragua, North Korea, panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Russia, Sudan, Surinam,

- 2 - Togo, Tadjikistan, Timur Leste, Ukraine, Upper Volta, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela and Zaire. Visas are not required for a visit NOT EXCEEDING 14 days for following nationals: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Macau (travel permit), Portugal Alien Passport, Palestine, Sierra Lyon, Somali, Somalia and South Yemen. Nationals of countries other than those stated above are required to obtain a visa before entering Malaysia. Please check with your local Malaysian Consulate or High Commission for further clarification. All travellers who NEED NOT apply for visas will be granted a Social Visit Pass at the point of entry into Malaysia. Everyone travelling to the ROTAX Max Challenge Grand Finals Langkawi 2005 are advised to send a photocopy of their passport to the organizer for submission to the Malaysian Immigration. This will help ease entry processing at all Malaysian Entry Points. The photocopy of passport can be sent to: MOFAZ MOTORSPORT SDN. BHD. LOT 2782, JALAN DAMANSARA BUKIT LANJAN, 60000 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA ATTN : ORISSA BAHARUM For more information, please send e-mail to zila@mofaz.com Anyway we strongly recommend to check with your local embassy! ROTAX is not able to handle the flight booking / hotel reservations for your mechanics/friends. (this needs to be done by themselves). Further details pls. see page 5+6, point ACCOMMODATION EQUIPMENT: The complete chassis with tyres, a set of tool in a tools box and a trolley will be provided on a loan basis free of charge for the period of the Grand Finals 2004. Karts must be used as supplied with all its original equipment. Personal data recording is allowed to be used. (see. Supplementary Regulations you will receive in Langkawi)

- 3 - Chainspray will be supplied by ROTAX and Castrol free of charge Only tires (wet + dry), pre-mixed (unleaded 97 octane) which will be handed out in parc fermé are legal to use for free practice, time trials and all races. Petrol tank and tires will stay in parc fermé. Min. weight for RM1 driver + kart in ROTAX = 170 kg Min. weight for MAX driver + kart in ROTAX = 160 kg Min. weight for Junior driver + kart in ROTAX = 143 kg Lead can be rented in 1 kg blocks for EUR 6,00/kg at the ROTAX kart shop in Langkawi. To get your money back, lead must not be cut. Covered pit area with electricity available for all drivers. Engines, accessories + chassis have to be returned in cleaned condition after the races. Drivers will be charged for damaged parts which are not covered by warranty Tool boxes: will be supplied free of charge. When you return the toolbox, we will charge you for each tool missing 10 handling fee, but max 100 for the whole tool boxes. If you can t participate in the Grand Finals pls. inform your distributor immediately, as the next driver of the official national ranking will automatically qualify. INFORMATION ON ALLOWED EQUIPMENT: Out of safety reason only CIK homologated race-overalls and helmets are allowed. PLS. CHECK LATEST CIK HOMOLOGATION with your distributor. For all other items either the ROTAX MAX CHALLENGE Technical and Sporting Regulations 2005 (see web page) and/or CIK Regulations are valid. SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Time difference: Climate: Language: Electricity: Currency: CET - 6 hours 29 C 32 C, high humidity, short rain possible English widely spoken and understood 240 V / 50 Hz, UK plugs RM (Malayan Ringit, 1 USD = 3,8 RM) Only available upon arrival in Malaysia and all major credit cards

- 4 - Vaccination: Anti-drug law: Car rental: none compulsory. following is recommended Diphterie Tetanus Polio Epatitis A + Hepatitis B Typhus Visitors to Malaysia are advised that the trafficking of drugs in the country is an offence punishable by the death penalty. Those of you who are interested can rent a car or mini-bus for transportation purposes during their stay in Langkawi. We are providing good conditioned vehicles at special rates. The type of vehicles and their rates are: TYPE CAR WITH 5 SEATER 4WHEEL DRIVE & MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLE MINI BUS WITH 8 SEATER & 12 SEATER RATES 40-70 per day 70-90 per day 50-70 per day Please e-mail the name of renter, type of vehicle and number of days to orissa@mofaz.com for reservation purposes. 1. Accomodation: HOTEL HELANG Booking for supporters: They have to contact Ms. Orissa (pls. see below- HOTEL BOOKING FOR SUPPORTERS) booking for drivers will be handled by ROTAX Daniela Anzinger Each driver will receive a hotel voucher (including breakfast) valid for half a double room from 20./21. 27. November 2005 (max. 7 days). In case you want to share your room with your mechanic, friend, etc. not with another driver the other half of the room has to be covered by your mechanic/friend, etc. Prices will be the following: double bed room incl. breakfast: EUR 40,00/person/night single bed room incl. breakfast: EUR 40,00/person/night

- 5 - HOTEL BOOKING FOR SUPPORTERS: (if there are not enough rooms at HOTEL HELANG) HOTEL LANGKASUKA HOTEL ASEANIA HOTEL RATES 40 per day for Twin Sharing inclusive 2 breakfast 40 per day for Twin Sharing inclusive 2 breakfast 60 per day for Quad Sharing inclusive 4 breakfast Please e-mail the name of travelers, number of rooms and number of days to orissa@mofaz.com for reservation purposes. Since the number of rooms at the respective hotels are very limited, please do a reservation through us as soon as possible. We will treat your reservation on a first come basis Homepages of interest: http://www.maxchallenge.com http://www.morac.com http://www.langkawi-online.com Some frequently asked questions: 1. When will the event be held? Drivers arrive on Sunday or Monday depending on flight schedule. See timetable for event details. 2. Who provides the chassis? Karts will be supplied for all classes (all see next point). 3. What type of chassis will be used? RM1class: ROTAX RM1 FR 125 MAX Junior class: Swiss Hutless Magic Karts FR125 MAX Senior class: CRG Road Rebel Premier Line Race 4. How many engines and carburetors does each driver get? 1 engine with all its ancillaries and battery charger with Malaysian plug. 5. Who provides the space in tents and what does the driver and mechanic get in terms of help, tools and so on? Each driver gets a space allocated, a complete set of tools in a box. Electricity is supplied free of charge. 6. How are the required spare parts handled? Meaning how do the drivers get them if needed? Are they provided free of charge or need to be bought? All spare parts for RM1, CRG chassis, Swiss Hutless chassis and engines are available at a shop on the track.

- 6 - ROTAX will decide on warranty, damaged parts caused by accidents etc. have to be purchased by the driver. 7. Can one take their own carburetor for instance and use them? NO, all carbs and exhausts are marked with a number and supplied. 8. Do we have to take the necessary tools? No, but you can ( accu drill, etc.) 9. What kind of seats are provided or should the driver take their own? Only original seats (as supplied for each class) are allowed, drivers can chose from different sizes. 10. When can the drivers start training? See time schedule. 11. What is the training and racing schedule? Do you have it yet? See time schedule 12. What kind of accommodation is provided? 1 voucher for half of a double bedroom with breakfast per driver. 13. Can the mechanics stay at the same hotel, and if yes for what rates? Pls. see page 5+6, point accommodation 14. If the driver decides to stay at another hotel, could the mechanic(s) stay at the ROTAX designated hotel? Driver must not stay at different hotel, as he would risk to miss important information about changes etc. during the event. 15. Can I bring my own axle, seat, stubaxle, etc. NO As ROTAX tries to follow the spirit of the Olympic Games, similar rules will apply for the ROTAX MAX GRAND FINALS in Langkawi (Malaysia) Any major, unfair behaviour or cheating will automatically lead to the immediate exclusion from the event and hotel. See you in Langkawi! Thank you for your support and co-operation. Best regards ROTAX KART CENTER TEAM

- 7 - TO: The Automobile Association of Malaysia No. 191-191A, Jalan Tun Razak Attn.: Mr.S.N.Nanthan 50400 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel: ++603-21625777 ext. 600 ++603-21649411 direct Fax: ++603-21618412 e-mail: motorsport@aamhq.po.my nanthan@aamhq.po.my STARTING PERMISSION / VISA ROTAX MAX GRAND FINALS in Langkawi/MALAYSIA This is to certify that Mr/Ms. First name Surname Country holds a valid, current international karting competition and entrant license (Number ) This federation hereby authorises the above-mentioned competitor to take part in the ROTAX Max Challenge Grand Finals from 22.11.2005 26.11.2005 in Langkawi / MALAYSIA. Signature:.. Name:... Position:.. ASN STAMP

- 8 - GRAND FINALS IN LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA PROVISIONAL TIME SCHEDULE (Version 06.09.05) SUNDAY (20.11.05) DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT HOTEL HELANG 1700-1900 MONDAY (21.11.05) DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT HOTEL HELANG 1500-1900 TUESDAY (22.11.05) DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT HOTEL HELANG 0730-0830 TRACK OPENS 0800 RAFFLE RM1/JUNIOR/SENIOR 0900-1030 HANDING OUT OF TYRES + SEATS 1030-1130 HANDING OUT FUEL, TRANSPONDERS AND WEIGHT 1130-1300 LUNCH BREAK 1300-1400 DRIVERS BRIEFING 1400-1415 FREE PRACTICE 1 (20 MINUTES SESSIONS) 1430 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR ODD NUMBERS 1430-1450 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR EVEN NUMBERS 1455-1515 ROTAX MAX SENIOR ODD NUMBERS 1520-1540 ROTAX MAX SENIOR EVEN NUMBERS 1545-1605 RM1 1610-1630 TRACK CLOSE 1700 SCRUTINEERING JUNIORS ODD NUMBERS 1500-1545 SCRUTINEERING JUNIORS EVEN NUMBERS 1545-1630 SCRUTINEERING SENIORS ODD NUMBERS 1630-1715 SCRUTINEERING SENIORS EVEN NUMBERS 1715-1800 SCRUTINEERING RM1 1800-1830 WELCOME PARTY 1930 WEDNESDAY (23.11.05) TRACK OPEN 0800 SCRUTINEERING FOR THOSE NOT DONE ON TUESDAY 0900-1000 FREE PRACTICE 2 (15 MINUTES) 1000-

- 9 - ROTAX MAX JUNIOR ODD NUMBERS 1000-1015 - EVEN NUMBERS 1020-1035 ROTAX MAX SENIOR ODD NUMBERS 1040-1055 - EVEN NUMBERS 1100-1115 RM1 1120-1135 FREE PRACTICE 3 (15 MINUTES) ROTAX MAX JUNIOR ODD NUMBERS 1140-1155 - EVEN NUMBERS 1200-1215 ROTAX MAX SENIOR ODD NUMBERS 1220-1235 - EVEN NUMBERS 1240-1255 RM1 1300-1315 LUNCH BREAK 1315-1415 FREE PRACTICE 4 (15 MINUTES) ROTAX MAX JUNIOR ODD NUMBERS 1420-1435 - EVEN NUMBERS 1440-1455 ROTAX MAX SENIOR ODD NUMBERS 1500-1515 - EVEN NUMBERS 1520-1535 RM1 1540-1555 LOCAL INVITATIONAL RACE DRIVERS REGISTRATION AT TRACK 1400-1600 SCRUTINEERING 1500-1700 HANDLING TYRES 1700-1830 HANDLING FUEL & WEIGHTS 1800-1830 TRACK CLOSE 1900 THURSDAY (24.11.05) DRIVERS BRIEFING 0800 INVITATIONAL RACE 1ST FREE PRACTICE (15 MINUTES) 0900-0915 WARM UP ROTAX MAX JUNIOR (A+B) 0920-0930 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR (C+D) 0940-0950 ROTAX MAX SENIOR (A+B) 1000-1010 ROTAX MAX SENIOR (C+D) 1020-1030 RM1 1040-1050 INVITATIONAL RACE 2 ND FREE PRACTICE (15 MINUTES) 1100-1115 OFFICIAL TIME PRACTICE (10 MINUTES) ROTAX MAX JUNIOR GROUP A 1120-1130 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR GROUP B 1135-1145 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR GROUP C 1150-1200 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR GROUP D 1205-1215 ROTAX MAX SENIOR GROUP A 1220-1230 ROTAX MAX SENIOR GROUP B 1235-1245 ROTAX MAX SENIOR GROUP C 1250-1300 ROTAX MAX SENIOR GROUP D 1305-1315 LUNCH BREAK 1315-1415 OFFICIAL TIME PRACTICE (10 MINUTES) RM1 1420-1430

- 10 - INVITATIONAL RACE OFFICIAL TIME PRACTICE 1435-1445 QUALIFYING HEATS RACE 1 JUNIOR (A+B) 15 LAPS 1450-1510 RACE 2 JUNIOR (C+D) 15 LAPS 1515-1535 RACE 3 SENIOR (A+B) 15 LAPS 1540-1600 RACE 4 SENIOR (C+D) 15 LAPS 1605-1625 RACE 5 RM1 HEAT 1 15 LAPS 1630-1650 RACE 6 INVITATIONAL RACE HEAT 1 10 LAPS 1655-1710 RACE 7 JUNIOR (A+C) 15 LAPS 1715-1735 RACE 8 JUNIOR (B+D) 15 LAPS 1740-1800 TRACK CLOSE 1830 FRIDAY (25.11.05) TRACK OPEN 0730 DRIVERS BRIEFING 0800 WARM UP (10 MINUTES) ROTAX MAX JUNIOR A+B 0900-0910 ROTAX MAX JUNIOR C+D 0915-0925 ROTAX MAX SENIOR A+B 0930-0940 ROTAX MAX SENIOR C+D 0945-0955 RM1 1000-1010 INVITATIONAL RACE WARM UP 1015-1025 QUALIFYING HEATS RACE 9 SENIOR (A+C) 15 LAPS 1030-1050 RACE 10 SENIOR (B+D) 15 LAPS 1055-1115 RACE 11 JUNIOR (A+D) 15 LAPS 1120-1140 RACE 12 JUNIOR (B+C) 15 LAPS 1145-1205 RACE 13 SENIOR (A+D) 15 LAPS 1210-1230 RACE 14 SENIOR (B+C) 15 LAPS 1235-1255 LUNCH BREAK 1300-1400 QUALIFYING HEATS RACE 15 RM1 HEAT 2 15 LAPS 1405-1425 RACE 16 INVITATIONAL RACE HEAT 2 10 LAPS 1430-1445 RACE 17 SECOND CHANCE RACE JUNIOR 15 LAPS 1450-1510 RACE 18 SECOND CHANCE RACE SENIOR 15 LAPS 1515-1535 RACE 19 RM1 HEAT 3 15 LAPS 1540-1600 RACE 20 INVITATIONAL RACE PRE-FINAL 12 LAPS 1605-1620 TRACK CLOSE 1630 SATURDAY (26.11.05) TRACK OPEN 0730

- 11 - HANDING OUT RECHARGED TRANSPONDERS+TYRES 0800 DRIVERS BRIEFING 0800 WARM UP (10 MINUTES) INVITATIONAL RACE 0900-0910 JUNIOR 0915-0925 SENIOR 0930-0940 RM1 0945-0955 FINAL INVITATIONAL RACE 15 LAPS 1000-1020 PRE-FINALS PRE-FINAL JUNIOR 18 LAPS 1025-1050 PRE-FINAL SENIOR 20 LAPS 1055-1120 PRE-FINAL RM1 20 LAPS 1125-1150 LUNCH BREAK 1200-1300 DRIVERS PRESENTATION 1300-1345 FINAL JUNIOR 20 LAPS 1350-1415 FINAL SENIOR 25 LAPS 1420-1450 FINAL RM1 25 LAPS 1455-1525 PRIZE PRESENTATION JUNIOR, SENIOR, RM1 1535-1630 END OF EVENT 1630 RETURN OF KARTS, TRANSPONDERS AND TOOLS 1630-1830 RETURN TO HOTEL 1900 GRAND FINAL DINNER AT HELANG HOTEL 2000 SUNDAY (27.11.05) CHECK OUT ALL COMPETITORS 0700-1200 DISTRIBUTORS MEETING HELANG HOTEL 0900-1730 MONDAY (28.11.05) DISTRIBUTORS MEETING HELANG HOTEL 0900-1730 TUESDAY (29.11.05) CHECK OUT DISTRIBUTORS WEDNESDAY (30.11.05) CHECK OUT ROTAX PEOPLE