Presented by Tentative 2014 Supplemental

Presented by
Tentative
2014 Supplemental Regulations
Southwest Rally Group
First Round Southwest Regional Rally America Championship
First Round Bilstein Southwest RallyCup Series Championship
First Round Bilstein Cup Championship
First Round Lucas Oil 2WD Championship
First Round Racetech SWRC Overall Championship
First Round Pro Solutions Lighting 4WD Championship
Desert Storm #1 (Co 2)
Desert Storm #2 (Co 3)
Presented by
Valley Beverage Distributors
Blythe, CA
(760) 922-3821
Cameron Steely Racing
Table of Contents
Sanction Body Name and Address and Announcement
1
Organizing Committee and Organization address
1
General Event Schedule
2
Event Lodging and Headquarters
3/4
Eligibility For Scoring Points and Course Description
5
Eligible Classes
5
Competition Rules/License Requirements
6
General Obligations
6
Competitor Registration Information and Fee Schedule
7/8/9
Route books
10
Organizer Notes
10
Reconnaissance (recce)
10
Spectator Viewing
10
Pertinent Event(s) Information
11/12
Service Area and Crew Information
13/14
Fuel
14
Information Concerning Notification of Withdrawal, Inquires, Protest
14
Event Contingency Funds/Post Event Activities
15
Scoring
15
Exceptions from Rally America Rulebook & Safety Operations Guidelines
15
Service Area Map and Super-Special Stage
16
(Appendix1)
Storm Attack Information (Appendix 2)
17
Friday Night Stage Map- Mohave Wash Stage (Appendix 3)
18
Saturday Stage Map – Ehrenburg Stage (Appendix 4)
19
Saturday Stage Map –Cibola Stage
20
(Appendix 5)
Friday Night Stage Schedule (Appendix 6)
21
Saturday Stage Schedule (Appendix 7)
22
2014 DESERT STORM RALLY
Supplemental Regulations
1.0 SANCTION / INSURANCE INFORMATION / ANCOUNCEMENT / ORGANIZING COMMITTEE & ADDRESS
1.2 Sanctioning & Insurance
United States Sanctioning Organization:
Rally America (www.rally-america.com)
300 Cornerstone Dr #315
Willston, VT 05495
Email: [email protected]
1.3 Announcement
These rallies will be run in compliance with the regulations and procedures of the current Rally America Safety and Operations Manual and
the current Rally America Performance Rally Rules (RAPRR) and any subsequent bulletins. All noted exceptions to these regulations and
procedures will have full knowledge and approval of Rally America. Each participant shall be deemed familiar with the RAPRR, and bound
by it. Questions about these regulations must be submitted in writing to the chairperson or steward before the close of registration on
Friday, April 4th, 2014.
Any additional changes or additions to these Supplementary Regulations will be announced only by numbered and dated bulletins, issued
either by the organizers or the stewards. The Organizers shall decide upon any conditions not foreseen in these regulations. These
decisions will be made using the spirit of these Regulations and the RAPRR as a guide.
1.4. Organizing Committee and Officials:
Denise McMahon
Pat McMahon
Dave Belcher
Marni Nagy
Arlon/Donna Benson
Doug Nagy
Tom Turner
Barry Colston
David R Nehrbass
Mike Gibeault
Mike Hurst
Paula Gibeault
Dave Ball
Mike Monzon
Chairperson
Clerk of the Course/ Tech Inspector
Chief of Controls
Competitor Registrar
Volunteer Registrars (at the event)
Tech Inspector/Recce Leader
Net Control
Director of Communications
Emergency Services Director
Scoring Director
Steward
Steward
Superspecial /Special Events Director
Sweep Coordinator
562.547.4892
562.547.1133
951.452.7259
949.436.2060
480-990-3872-hme
949.637.7856
661-714-4256
310.720.7906
702-278-0895
760.382.5160
612-708-7858
760.382.5160
619.454.5265
661-964-8780
1.5 Address and Contact Information:
Desert Storm Rally
Denise McMahon - Chairperson
1214 North Lombard Drive
Anaheim, Ca 92801
562-547-4892-cell
562-547-1133
Web Site: www.desertstormrally.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
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DISCLAIMER: All schedules and supplemental regulations are subject to change without notice. It is the competitor’s responsibility to
insure they have the latest copy of these regulations and be sure to check the Official Notice Board during the event. All times for
Thursday through Sunday are on Pacific Standard Time Check Official Rally CLOCK (available at registration) to set your
watches.
DESERT STORM RALLY 2014 GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE
Date/Comments
Time
Action
Location
3rd, April, 2014 (Thurs)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Course Set-Up
Service Area Opens
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
10:30 p.m.
Official Notice Board
1:00 a.m. – 3:30 pm.
12:00 noon -?
8:00 a.m.
Official Notice Board
Media Room Opens
Mandatory Recce Participants
Meeting
Single Pass Recce
Competitor Registration #2
Volunteer Registration#1
Mandatory Novice Competitors
Seminar #2
Spaghetti Dinner-Fundraising
EMT Meeting-Friday Stages
Competitor Registration #3
Volunteers Caravan out-Day 1
Parc Expose
Tech Inspection #2
Mandatory Competitor Meeting
MTC OUT
Desert Storm Stages
I-10 Speedway
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites-Outside Parking
lot in front of lobby entrance.
Capital Suites Lobby
Capital Suites Lobby- Official
Notice Board
Capital Suites Lobby Area
Capital Suites Conference Room
I-10 Speedway Service Area
Call Competitor Registrar if you are
going to be late.
4th, April, 2014 (Fri)
8:15 a.m.- 2:00 pm. (approx)
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 pm.
(Saturday Only Competitors)
(Saturday Only Competitors)
(Saturday Novice Competitors)
(Saturday Only Volunteers)
(Saturday Only Volunteers)
(Saturday Only Volunteers)
(Saturday Only Volunteers)
(Saturday Only Volunteers)
5th , April 2013 (Saturday)
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm.
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m. (approx)
6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
8:45 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m
9:45 p.m
10:15 p.m. (approx)
Recce/Competitor Registration#1
Novice Competitor Seminar#1
Tech Inspection #1
Posting of Provisional Day 1 Start
List
Saturday’s Volunteer Registration
Competitor Registration #4
Tech Inspection#3
Mandatory Novice Seminar#3
Volunteer Registration#2
Volunteer Meeting/Greeting
Media Meeting
Communications Meeting
Control/Timing meeting
Control Captains Meeting
Post Provisional Day 2 Start List
9:30 p.m. (approx)
Posting – Day 2 Start Order
7:00 a.m.
7:45 a.m.
Official Notice Board
Mandatory Competitors
Meeting (any updates)
FCO-MTC Out
MTC IN/SERVICE
MTC OUT
MTC IN
8:30 a.m.
11:44 a.m.
12:44 p.m.
4:22 p.m.
5:50 p.m.
9:45 p.m.
Lucas Oil/Bilstein Super Special
Unofficial Posted Results/
Awards/Party/Official Notice
Board
2.
I-10 Speedway Service Area
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capitol Suites Conference Room
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Blythe Volunteer Fire Dept.
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Parking Lot
Capital Suites-Lobby Meet
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites Breakfast Area
Capital Suites-Conference Room
Capital Suites Conference Room
Capital Suites-Lobby
Official Notice Board
Capital Suites-Lobby-Official
Notice Board
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
I-10 Speedway Service Area
Capitol Suites Conference Room
3.0 EVENT LODGING HEADQUARTERS
The 2014 Desert Storm Rally will be headquartered at:
Capitol Suites
545 East Hobsonway
Blythe, Ca 92225
760-922-9209
Lodging:
Ask for the Desert Storm Rally rate
(single bed king) at $65.00 plus tax
(double bed queens) at $75.00 plus tax
This hotel offers guests many full-service amenities, including:
Free deluxe hot continental breakfast
Free local calls
Free USA Today
Free coffee
Outdoor pool and hot tub
Free wireless high-speed Internet access and access to fax and copy services.
This all-suite hotel features spacious guest rooms that include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair
dryers and cable television with CNN, ESPN and four HBO channels.
Self service laundry facilities are located on the property. Pets are welcome with a nightly fee.
Comfort Suites (Upscale hotel)
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-blythe-california-CAC20
(right off Lovkin Blvd behind the Valero Gas Station is Donlon Street)
700 W. Donlon, Ca
Blythe, Ca 92225
Phone: 760-921-2626
(no pets allowed)
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Guest Use Copy Machine
Guest Use Fax Machine
Guest Laundry
Interior Corridors
Library
No Pets Allowed
Outdoor Parking
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Whirlpool/Hot Tub
100% Smoke Free Hotel
Truck Parking
Sundry Shop *
Free Hot Breakfast
Cable/Satellite TV
Flat Screen/Plasma TV
Free Local Calls
Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access
AerobicsRoom/Classrd Winner: Gold
Braille Elevator(s)
Bus Parking
Business Center
Computer w/ Internet
Exercise Room
First-aid staff/24hr
Fitness Center
Free Airport Transportation
Free Handicap Parking on Premises
Free Hi Speed Internet
Free Newspaper Mon-Fri
Government Travelers: FEMA Approved
Hair Dryer
In-Room Coffee Maker
In-Room Desk
Individual A/C & Heat
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Quality Inn (another really nice hotel)
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-blythe-california-CAC61
(Right off Lovkin Blvd behind the Valero Gas Station Donlon Street)
600 West Donlan Street
Blythe, Ca 92225
Phone: 760-921-2300
• Free full breakfast
• Free high-speed Internet access
• Free coffee in the lobby
• Indoor heated pool and hot tub
• Exercise room
A business center, meeting room, and copy and fax service are available for corporate travelers.
Guest rooms at this Blythe, CA hotel are furnished with coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen televisions, curved
shower rods, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. Ask about our rooms that have upgraded features including spacious
work desks and sofa sleepers.
For added convenience, coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the premises and valet cleaning service can be requested.
3.
Americas Best Value Inn
www.America’sBestValueInn.com
850 West Hobsonway
Blythe, Ca 92225-1416
Phone: 760-822-5145
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Super 8 Motel (A really nice Super 8!!!)
(Right off Lovkin Blvd behind the Valero Gas Station is Donlon Street)
760-922-8881
550 W Donlon Street
1-10 Travel E & W off Lovekin
Blythe, Ca 92225-2704
Plasmas TV’s, Big Rooms, Nice Hot Breakfast and lots of trailer parking.
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Regency Suites Inn
760-922-4146
903 W Hobsonway,
Blythe, CA 92225
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RV Parking (free)
Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway (Free RV parking- no electrical hook-ups with porta potty)
www.i10speedway.com
On the premises of the Colorado River Fairgrounds
Olive Lake Road
Blythe, Ca 92225
(You can stay in the far end parking lot where the tires are we should have a sign up directing you where the service area will
be for the event.)
4.
4.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR SCORING POINTS / COURSE DESCRIPTION / ELIGIBLE CLASSES
4.1 Eligibility for Scoring Points
4.1.2 Titles:
• Rally America Southwestern Regional Championship Coefficient 2 (Friday’s event) and
Coefficient 3 (Saturday event) Rallies
• Southwest RallyCup Series and Lucas Oil 2WD Championship/Pro Solution Lighting AWD Championship/ Bilstein Cup
Championship and Racetech Overall SWRC Championship
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Storm Attack ( See Appendix 2)
4.2
Course Description:
Varying desert terrain: Graded gravel roads with frequent sand washes.
4.2.1 Friday’s Event: (Appendix 3 and 6)
Total Course Distance: 32.00
Number of Special Stages: 4
Total Distance of Special Stages: 67.00 miles
Type of Road Surface: Hard packed dirt, gravel, sandy washes
4.2.2 Saturday’s Event: (See Appendix 4 and 5 and 7)
Total Course Distance:85.80
Number of Special Stages: 9 including 1 Super Special
Total Distance of Special Stages: 146.60 miles
Type of Road Surface: Hard packed dirt, gravel, sandy washes
Lucas Oil / Bilstein Super Special Stage road surface: Speedway track oval, asphalt, distances ¼ mile x 4 laps.
4.2.3 Eligible Classes:
Rally America and Southwest RallyCup Classes:
Super Production
B-Spec
Group 2
Group 5
Open
Open Light
Bilstein Cup Classes: (SWRC Series)
All of the Rally America Series Classes must have Bilstein product on car/truck and will be tech inspected for verification.
Lucas Oil 2WD Championship: (SWRC Series)
All of the Rally America Series Class vehicles that are 2WD
Pro Solutions Lighting 4WD Championship: (SWRC Series)
All of the Rally America Series Class vehicles that are 4WD
Storm Attack: (See Appendix 2)
Lucas Oil 2WD
Pro Solutions Lighting 4WD
5.
5.0
COMPETITION RULES AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
5.1
Sanctioning Body Rules
2014 Rally America Performance Rally Rules and Bulletins apply to this event and are available for downwnload at:
www.rally-america.com.
5.2
License Requirements
5.2.1
All Novice competitors (driver or co-driver) must attend the MANDATORY NOVICE Seminar. Please check the
General Event Schedule for location and times. Novice competitors not attending the entire class will not be allowed to start the
Event and will surrender all fees paid. Please see the Rally America Rulebook for the definition of “novice” (Article 2.1.C). You
will be notified by Rally America in advance if you are required to attend.
5.2.2
If a novice competitor should compete only on Saturday and cannot attend the Friday seminar(s), they must contact
the RA Steward to arrange for a “makeup” class. (Telephone numbers of the stewards are on page 1 of the supplements)
5.3
General Obligations
5.3.1
Safety Equipment
5.3.2
Any out of date (expired) safety equipment will be grounds for exclusion. No exceptions! Do check on event website
for the check off safety equipment list for you for you to do a pre-inspection on your car. Contact Pat McMahon if you
have any questions. (562-547-1133)
5.3.2.1 Damage to Property
5.3.2.2. A incident report must be filled out and submitted to the Rally America Steward within a reasonable length of
time following the incident. The Competitor/Service Crew Incident Form that appears in the Route Book or in the
Service Crew Instructions should be used.
5.3.2.3 Incident reports will be required for all medical incidents and as requested by the RA stewards.
5.3.3.1 Plates/Numbers/Event Header/Series/Sponsor Requirements
5.3.3.2 All vehicles must carry competition numbers in the required locations. These may be nationally or internationally
assigned numbers or off the shelf numbers provided by the competitor. Numbers must be at least 8" high with at
least a 1.25" stroke and displayed in a color contrasting to its background. (See Article 3.1.C.2). Numbers and
number backers will not be provided by the organizers of this event. Handmade( tape or similar) numbers are not
acceptable. All vehicles will be required to display the Desert Storm Event Header on each front door above the
number backer during the event. Event Headers will be provided to each competing team (at no cost) by the
organizers. There will also be Southwest RallyCup Series car stickers that must be placed on each side of
each car. There may be other decals required to be placed on competition vehicles check with the
competitor registrar.
5.3.3.3 For clarification on the location of numbers, backers, and headers, series placements see the Rally America
Rulebook (Figure 3-1 – 2010 Visual Identification package- page 25).
5.3.4.1 Commencement of Rally Participation
5.3.4.2 Once a team has completed Registration and Scrutinizing, they have commenced their participation in the event
and are subject to the regulations, rules of conduct and penalties established in the Rally America Rulebook and
these Supplementary Regulations. Specifically, teams are reminded that their service crew members are subject
to the regulations as they travel from the rally headquarters to the start of SS1.
6.
6.0
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE AND ENTRY FEE STRUCTURES-2014
DISCOUNT Entry Fees: (Check, Cashiers’ Check, Money Order, Cash):
Fee Description
Dates
Friday(C2)
Saturday(C3)
DUAL (C3/C2)
Early Entry*
Up to Feb 28th, 2014
$400.00
$475.00
$600.00
Standard Entry**
March 1st – March 31st
$450.00
$525.00
$650.00
Late Fee***
April 1st – day of event(s)
$475.00
$575.00
$695.00
Out of Area- Early **
Up to Feb 28th, 2014
n/a
n/a
$575.00
Out of Area – Standard***
March 1st – March 31st
n/a
n/a
$600.00
Out of Area – Late Fee
April 1st – day of event
n/a
n/a
$675.00
n/a
n/a
$60.00
n/a
n.a
$15.00
Organizer Notes
Storm Attack (See Appendix 2)
n/a
*Early Entry fee must be envelope postmarked by Feb 28th, 2014
** Standard Entry fee must be envelope postmarked by March 31st, 2014
*** LATE FEE after April 1st MUST BE CASH ONLY or Charge Card AT EVENT REGISTRATION
Out of Area Entry Fee Qualifications are:
(Vehicles that are more than 525 miles from Blythe, California)
Check Made Payable and Mail to: Denise Hamada-McMahon
1214 N Lombard Dr
Anaheim, Ca 92801
562-547-4892-mobile
Please Note:
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Competitor Registration will be on RallyData.Com website or www.desertstormrally.com
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Express Registration: Contact Marni Nagy regarding express registration.
All Registration Paperwork Copies Mail to: Marni Nagy
PO Box 987
Trabuco Canyon, Ca 92678
949-589-1083-Home
949-436-2060-Mobile
949-459-0745- Fax
[email protected]
7.
CHARGE/DEBT CARD ENTRY FEES:
www.paypal.com and PayPal to [email protected]
The entry fees are including the transaction fee charges.
Fee Description
Dates
Friday (C2)
Sunday (C3)
Dual (C3/C2)
Early Entry
Now to Feb 28th, 2014
$412.00
$489.25
$618.00
Standard Entry
March 1st – March 31st
$463.50
$540.75
$669.50
Late Entry*
April 1st – day of event(s)
$489.25
$592.25
$715.85
Out Of Area Early
Now to Feb 28th, 2014
n/a
n/a
$592.25
Out of Area Standard*
March 1st – March 31st
n/a
n/a
$669.50
Out of Area Late Fee
April 1st – day of event(s)
Organizer Notes
Storm Attack
n/a
$695.25
n/a
n/a
$62.00
n/a
n/a
$15.00
*Charging Entry Fee after April 1st must be shown a copy to the registrar at time of registration
Please make sure to bring a copy of your receipt or on your cell phone.
NOTE: We have the capability now to take your charge and debit card transactions at the event.! We now have a card reader
machine.
Refund Policy:
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Entry payments submitted for Desert Storm Rally by participants who withdraw on or before March 13th, 2014 will be fully
refunded.
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Entry payment submitted by participants who withdraw after March 13th, 2014 will be refunded less $100.00 processing fee.
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After close of registration/tech inspection on April 4th for dual and Friday Only entrees – NO REFUNDS.
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After close of registration/tech inspection on Tech Inspection #2 for April 4th, 2013 for Saturday ONLY entrees – NO REFUNDS.
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If the event is cancelled before competition starts. All monies will be refunded within 30 days.
Express Registration:
Fax or mail to Marni Nagy (address/fax number above) the proper paperwork copies to get through registration quickly:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Copies of the proper insurance (100/200/50) registration paperwork on all service vehicles, competition and RECCE vehicles.
Copies of your Driver and Co-Driver competition RA/ USAC License.
We will accept/recognize USAC license holders at Rally America events/Desert Storm Rally.
If competition vehicle is rented to you then we need a letter from owner stating they are allowing you to use their car/truck for
competition.
At Event Registration:
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We encourage competitors to fax documentation prior to the event as stated in the express registration section. We do realize
you may not have everything in order until day of registration but do COME TO REGISTRATION COMPELETLY PREPARED
and your competition vehicle is prepared to pass tech inspection.
Once you have pass tech inspection and completed event registration. Driver and co-driver are deemed to fully
understand and agree to follow the Rally America Rule Book.
Rally America License:
We encourage you to get your RA/USAC membership license before the event. Go to www.rally-america.com or ask for assistance by
Bob Nielsen at [email protected].
Single event temporary Rally America license will be $75.00 and if you do any additional Rally America events then you will have to
upgrade to a full calendar year license which the cost will be $100.00.
Crew Member License:
Please go to Section 11.3 about crew member USAC fee. It is $5.00 per crew member to be in the hot pit area. All must sign a waiver at
time of registration and payment in hand.
8.
Dual Entry Rebate – In Region Program:
Due to the slow economic period we are still experiencing; we realize the need to do everything possible to hold down the cost of
competition. Unfortunately, many of the cost involved in organizing a rally are fixed and independent of the number of entrees. So we are
presenting a ‘Dual Entry Rebate Program” again this year that will reward teams for entering in the dual level at this event. The amount
of the rebate is set-up to the number of entrees (dual or single date entrees) required meeting the event costs. Rebates will be paid by
check when time cards are handed out at drivers meeting on Sunday morning.
Number of Entrees
Rebate
Amount
18
$20.00
20
$40.00
24
$50.00
28 plus
$75.00
Out of Region/Single Entry Rebate Program:
As stated above in the Dual Entry Program that some cost are fixed, but we realized that even single date and out of region entrees do
have costs as well. So we are presenting below the amount of rebate we can do for you.
Number of
Entrees
Rebate
Amount
24
$25.00
28 plus
$50.00
9.
7.00
ROUTEBOOKS/STAGE NOTES
7.1
Route books
7.1.2
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Route books and stage notes will be issued at the recce registration table on Thursday night- April 3rd , 2014 after 10:30p.m.
This does not mean your entry is approved by competitor registrar... yet. When you see the competitor registrar on Friday-April
4th and all completed information has been received then you are approved for competition. If you are not doing recce then you
will receive your route book at time of competitor registration but no stage notes. Check the general event schedule for times of
registration.
7.2
Organizer Notes / Pace Notes
7.2.1
Organizer notes will be written by Mike/Paula Gibeault. No pace notes are allowed; except notes made during notes
familiarization reconnaissance. This year organizer stage notes are $60.00 to pay for a fresh new set of notes. The notes will
be provided at the recce registration table on Thursday night – April 3rd, 2014. Do check the General Event schedule for times.
If you are a Saturday only participant then you can pick up your stage notes at competitor registration Friday night and we will
get you a recce very late Friday night or early Saturday morning before the first car out at MTC from the service area. Contact
Marni Nagy the competitor registrar for information.
8.0
RECONNAISSANCE REGULATIONS (RECCE)
8.1
Reconnaissance IS optional only if you are using the route book only for competition. If using the organizer stage notes then
recce is MANDATORY.
8.2
We encourage you to come in Thursday evening, April 3rd, 2014 to register and provide proof of insurance on your
reconnaissance vehicle. Sign a Rally America waiver. We will issue you a route book, stage notes and have you sign a waiver.
8.3
Recce will be on Friday, April 4th, 2014. Approximate from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8.4
Reconnaissance will be conducted in compliance with the Rally America Rule (Article 7.3, page 44- 45)
8.5
Use of Stage Notes from any previous Desert Storm events is not allowed during reconnaissance and competition. Any team
found using these previous Stage Notes and using only the route book or did not do reconnaissance will be excluded, and
entry fees will not be returned.
8.6
Recce isn’t a required activity for route book only users.
8.7
There is a mandatory recce participants meeting to go over some precautions while on reconnaissance be on time at 8:00
A.M.
8.8
Reconnaissance will start out from I-10 Speedway service area parking lot. BE ON TIME – 8:15 A.M.
8.9
There will be a “fixed route” one pass caravan notes familiarization reconnaissance to be chaperoned. A lead and sweep car to
keep you in a group setting as well as to keep you driving in a timely manner. F.R.S. radios will be issued. Please give back
the FRS radios at time of check in back at the service area.
8.10
Rally cars/trucks (competition vehicles) will be allowed.
8.11
There will only be a one pass recce to update and fine-tune route book/stage notes.
8.12
Reconnaissance vehicles may stop or pause momentarily, but are not allowed to backup or reverse direction at any time while
on a stage road.
8.13
The maximum speed limit on Stage roads during reconnaissance is 25 mph unless a slower speed is posted. A BLM and
county agencies permittee requirements.
8.14
Reconnaissance vehicles must observe and obey all posted speed limits and adhere to all traffic laws at all times during recce.
8.15
Competitors taking part in reconnaissance do so at their own risk. The organizers assume no responsibility for the transport or
recovery of reconnaissance vehicles. The organizers will provide assistance when possible.
9.0
Spectator Viewing
9.1
There will be viewing opportunities at the Super Special behind the service area at I-10 Speedway on Saturday, please check
the general event schedule for posting of approximate times.
9.2
Lucas Oil will be providing all service crew members, volunteers of the event and competing teams to come into the track area
for free. Providing wristbands at competitor and volunteer registration will be only way for you to get in free at the super special
is with the track wristband shown on the wrist.
10.
10.00
Pertinent Event(s) Information
10.1
Official Notice Board Location
10.1.2 The Official Notice Board will be located at all competitor registration locations, or at the scoring area at
the service area of I-10 Speedway area. (See Appendix 1)
10.2
Posting of the Provisional Final Results
10.2.1 The Unofficial Final Results for Desert#1,#2 Regional Rally’s will be posted approximately 30 minutes
after last car comes in at final MTC on Saturday, April 6th on the Official Notice Board at the scoring
area located in the I-10 Speedway service area. The scores for Friday’s Desert Storm Rally #1
results will be posted on Official Notice board as informational until Saturday night after Desert
Storm Rally #2 has finished and posted as informational and then final at 9:45 PM on the official
notice board. Awards ceremony will happen approximately 9:45 p.m. back at Captiol Suites.
10.3
Official Rally Time
10.3.1 The Official Rally Time clock will be located in close proximity to the Official Notice Board. Times will be measured and recorded
in HH:MM:SS format, not hundredths of a minute. Official rally time will be at competitor registration locations on Thursday, April
4th and Friday, April 4th, 2014 and at the drivers meeting for each day. Do check the General Event Schedule for the registration
locations.
10.4
Official Starting Order
10.4.1 The Provisional Day 1 start order for each regional Desert Storm individual events will be determined by the
Rally America Steward, and will be posted on the Official Notice Board (Capitol Suites lobby area) approximate
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10:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 for Desert Storm #1. Entries received after this time will be placed at the
discretion of the event steward, with safety as the primary consideration. On Friday night; the Provisional Day 2
start order will be posted for Saturday -Desert Storm Rally #2 approximate 10:15 p.m. Do check the official
notice board frequently.
10.5
Scrutineering/Odometer Check
10.5.1 The odometer calibration check route starts and ends at the I-10 Speedway service area.
10.5.2 Scrutineering will occur on various days and times on Thursday and Friday. Do check the General Event Schedule for times and
locations.
10.6.3 Scrutineering is available by appointment to those who are entered in Saturday’s event only. Contact Doug Nagy or the
competitor registrar to make arrangements. Information is under Supplemental Section 1.4, pg. 1 for telephone numbers/ e-mail.
10.6
Parc Expose
Friday- April 4th, 2014
10.6.1 We will be displaying your vehicles at the Blythe Fire Department Spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Refer to the General Event
Schedule for times. This is a mandatory parc expose.
10.6.2
While your vehicle is required to be at this Parc Expose, you are not required to purchase dinner. We do however, encourage
you to support the Fire Department. They have changed the date and time to accommodate the rally. There will be a 10 minute
time penalty on Saturday’s event for dual and Saturday only entrants if your vehicle is not present. You will need to check in by
5:00 p.m. at the Fire Department. A rally official will be in the vicinity with a log showing who did recce prior to Parc Expose.
This person will be visible to help you park your competition vehicle.
Saturday-April 5th, 2014
10.6.3
We will be displaying your vehicle at the Fan Appreciation Hour prior to the Super Special on the grassy area of the track
infield. All competition vehicles must check in to the Parc Expose –MTC In at 5:50 p.m. at the service area track entrance.
Check the service area map for that will describe of where that entrance being used to enter to go onto the track. Drivers and
Co=Drivers are required to be present (in driving suits and ready to go) to show their cars and discuss the sport with spectators
and press. A ten minute time penalty for not being on time for the Parc Expose.
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10.7
Arrow Coloring
10.7.1 Arrows will be defined by two different colors depending on which direction the rally is moving.
10.7.2 Arrows will be fluorescent orange and fluorescent pink.
10.7.3
A sample arrow will be shown at the drivers meeting.
10.7.4 Cautions will be defined by downward facing yellow or red arrows.
10.7
Radio and Communication
10.7.1 Amateur radio is regulated in the United States under the Federal Communications Commission and follows FCC Part 97 rules
and regulations.
10.8
Rally Radio Network
10.8.1 Safety and logistic support is provided during the event by a network of Amateur Radio operators. An information station will be
provided at the service area during the event. Although the primary purpose of the radio network is safety, the network will
assist teams in passing information regarding the condition and location of broken vehicles.
10.8.2 If you have any questions please contact: Barry Colston [email protected] Director of Communications.
10.8.3 Competitors who are licensed amateur radio operators and who will have a radio in their competition vehicle are requested to
advise the Director of Communications.
10.9
Sweep Vehicles
10.9.1 Sweep vehicles will be used to closely follow the last competitor through each stage. The purpose of these vehicles is to "sweep"
the course clearing any disabled vehicles from the road and rendering aid to competitors when possible.
10.9.2 The first (fast or medical) sweep will follow the last competitor and will NOT attempt to extract vehicles. If a
competitor is unable to continue they should give a written description of their situation to the sweep (there is a
form in the routebook). The radio network will then attempt to reach the competitor's service crew. Although the
sweep crew will provide limited assistance, it is the responsibility of the competitor and their service crew to
extract and retrieve their disabled vehicles without impacting the running of the event or violating any regulations
or laws.
10.9.3 The final sweep (slow or heavy) shall be distinguished by a roof mounted flashing green light.
10.9.4 The ultimate responsibility for the retrieval of their vehicles is on the competitor and their service crews.
10.9.5 The rally organizers are responsible to transport the competitors either to civilization or to absolutely be
assured the competitors’ crew is notified and has the best possible description of the location of the vehicle.
10.9.6 If your vehicle breaks on a stage that will be used again, the sweep crews will be instructed to move your
vehicle out of harm’s way only, until the passing of the rally.
10.9.7 Please understand we cannot delay the event to retrieve your vehicle.
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10.9.8 Broken vehicles must be retrieved no later than 8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6 , 2014.
10.10
20 MPH ZONE
10.10.1 Stages 1,4,5 and 8 have a 20mph zone for about ¼ mile. There will be a marshal present with a radar gun. This allows the rally
to protect a sensitive area near the course without losing stage mileage. It also allows us to do the rally with fewer volunteers.
The 20 mph zone will be clearly marked with “Begin” and “End” signage. The penalty for speeding will be 10 minutes per
violation.
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11.0
SERVICE AREA/CREW INFORMATION
11.0.1 Service area parking at the I-10 Speedway Service area parking area is on a first come, first serve basis.
The address to the speedway is 1-10 to Intake exit, then.5 miles north to stop sign, then continue north for .3 miles, then turn
right .7 miles east on East Riverside Drive and then turn right onto Olive Lake road. You cannot start placing RV’s or your crew
until after 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 4th, 2013.
11.0.2 There will be no service for Friday night event.
11.0.3 Competitors and Service Crews should be familiar with Article 7.11 in the Rally America Rulebook (Service Crew
Fueling Procedure.)
11.0.4 Service Crews are asked to display their competition vehicle numbers provided by the event to allow event personnel to find you
if needed.
11.0.5 Wheels, tires, and Sunoco gas are available at I-10 Speedway through Hoosier Tires. The Hoosier Tires representative for I-10
Speedway racing events is Robbie Moore. Mr. Moore can be reached at the following phone numbers: (760) 221-4008 (Day)
(760) 244-0587 (Night) (909) 514-8266 (Pager)
11.1
Service Restrictions
11.1.1 All automobile fluids must be prevented from reaching the ground in your service area. Tarps are required under your rally car
any time you are servicing. Spills must be cleaned up immediately and properly.
11.1.2 To prevent the introduction of non-native plants species to the local soil, please clean your undercarriage and wheel wells prior
to tech inspection. (BLM permit policy) Local self- serve car washes are recommended, and there is one next to the Capital
Suites.
11.2
Service Crew Penalties and Speed Controls
11.2.1 Service crews are responsible for obeying all regulations, laws and speed limits.
11.2.3 Violation of the event regulations or laws by the service crews will result in the penalties being assessed to the associated
competing team(s).
11.3
Service Crew Registration
11.3.1 Each service crew member (all occupants of all service vehicles) must register with competitor registrar,
and sign the Rally America Waiver and Release Form and receive a wristband, which must be worn at all
times until the completion of the event.
11.3.2 Service crew members must purchase a USAC membership. The single event cost is $5 or Season Membership for $75.
11.3.3 Servicing by unregistered people is not permitted.
11.3.4 All vehicles to be used during the event must be listed on the “Service Crew Registration” form.
11.3.5 Each service vehicle must be registered with event officials and provide proof of the required basic liability
insurance.
11.3.6 Minor release forms must be signed by a parent or guardian for anyone under 18 who will be in the service
area.
11.4
Service Crew Safety Procedures
11.4.1 Service crews must conduct their duties with the highest regard for their safety and the safety of the
general public.
11.4.2 During refueling of the competition vehicle, one crew-member shall stand ready holding a functioning fire
extinguisher in close proximity to those refueling.
11.4.3 Jack stands will be placed under any vehicle raised into the air when more than one wheel is off the ground
or if a crew member is under the vehicle.
11.4.4 Any service crew failing to practice safe operations will be subject to a penalty assigned to their associated
team(s).
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11.5
Service Crew Accident or Injury Reporting
11.5.1
Incident reports shall be filed with the Rally America Steward as soon as possible. Any vehicle or person involved in an
accident or incident resulting in personal injury or property damage of any kind is required to report the incident to the Rally
America Steward.
11.5.2 Failure to report an accident or incident will result in the forfeiture of all deposits, entry fees, prizes or awards payable to the
involved entrants.
11.5.3 The Competitor/Service Crew Incident Form from the route book or service crew instructions-packet should be used if possible.
They should be given to the Rally America Steward.
12.00
FUEL
12.1
Fueling Procedures
12.1.1
There will be a designated fueling depot near the service area. The specified locations of the fuel depot will be shown as part of
the map of the service area provided to the Service Crews.
12.1.2
Competitors are required to label all their fuel containers with the car number and driver’s name and placed at the designated
fuel depot.
12.1.3
Competitors or their service crews are responsible for filling their containers in advance to fuel in the time allowed.
13.00
Information Concerning Notification of Withdrawal, Inquires, Protest
13.1
Notification of Withdrawal Form
13.1.1
Each route book will contain a Notification of Withdrawal Form; The purpose of which is to track competitors
who have withdrawn from the event.
13.1.2
The form also provides an area for written instructions to the competitor's service crew that can be
forwarded over the radio net to assist the competitors in making contact with their crew.
13.1.3
This form should be given to the first responding sweep vehicle.
13.1.4 The ultimate responsibility for their transportation and the retrieval of their vehicles is on the competitor and their
service crews.
13.2
Inquiries
13.2.1
An inquiry is an informal written request to the Rally America Steward and Organizers to examine a situation. If possible
the Inquiry Form from the event Route Book should be used for this purpose. The situation should be described in detail
including the appropriate rulebook reference and the corrective action recommended. Go to pages 65-66 regarding the different
types of inquiries. Inquiries should be presented personally to the Rally America Event Steward or event chairperson. The
steward shall post a written response on the Official Notice Board.
13.3
Protests
13.3.1
All protests must be submitted to the Rally America Steward in accordance with the Rally America Rulebook (Article
8.3.) An Official Protest Form can be obtained from the Rally America Steward. Please refer to pages 65-68 of the Rally
America rulebook.
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14.00
Event Contingency Funds and Post Event Activities
14.1
The $15.00 Storm Attack registration will be donated to the Riverside County Pet Shelter. The prize funds for each
category is $950.00. The total at this moment is $1900.00 given out to competitors. If we get a large entry field at
Desert Storm this year then more money will go into the prize funds and we can go deeper down in overall
placements. (See Appendix 2)
14.2
The awards portion of the Desert Storm Rally will be held starting approximately after 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 6th, 2013.
Location will be at the Capitol Suites hotel conference room.
14.3
Prize drawing of 2 Scrubblades certificates at the awards ceremony.
14.4
Two Optima Batteries certificates will be given out to two teams that did not win first place in individual classes or overall score
in each event.
15.00
Scoring
15.1
The Rally America, Bilstein Southwest RallyCup series, Storm Attack and Bilstein Cup Class scores will become provisional at
approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th, and will be posted on the Official Notice Board which will either be at the
scoring truck. Final results will become final 30 minutes after provisional if there are no inquires.
16.00
Exceptions from the Rally America Rule Book and Safety/Operations Guidelines:
16.01
All entries shall be started at 2 minute intervals.
16.02
Organizer Stage Notes will be offered.
16.03
Transits less than .33 miles will have a transit time of 3 minutes
16.04
Recce will allow rally cars to be used on the course.
16.05
To allow Friday night stage to be a coefficient 2 points paying event.
15.
APPENDIX 1
Service Area Map @ Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway
Super Special Stage
Note: That the area that shows Rally Awards is not in the building this year. It is back at the host hotel.
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Appendix 2
Presented by Lucas Oil
2014 STORM ATTACK
Registration into Storm Attack is $15.00’s goes toward the Riverside County Pet Shelter. The prize funds for each category are $400.00. The
total at this moment is $800.00 given out to competitors. If we get a great entry field at Desert Storm this year then more money will go into
the prize funds and we can go deeper down the overall placements.
Lucas Oil 2WD Class
PR- Solutions Lighting AWD Class
$400.00 Monetary Funds
Overall Placement
$400.00 Monetary Funds
Overall Placement
1st $125.00
1st $125.00
2nd $100.00
2nd $100.00
3rd $ 75.00
3rd $ 75.00
4th $ 50.00
4th $ 50.00
5th $ 50.00
5 $ 50.00
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If all of the money is not used; it will go back into the competitors’ pool to be used for the next SWRC event. Then we will determine who wins
overall the Lucas Oil 2WD and Pro Solutions AWD class and be awarded at the SWRC 2014 banquet.
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Appendix 3
Friday Night Stages 1/2/3/4
(do note that the stage finish/start has been moved to lengthen)
18.
Appendix 4
Saturday Stage – 1/4/5/8
19.
Appendix 5
Saturday Stages 2/3/6/7
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Appendix 6
Desert Storm 2014 - Friday
1st Car
ATC
7:26 PM
Control
Number
Location
1st Car
Starts
Stage Hot Bogey
Miles Time Time
MTC 1
Start: Fire Station
6:30 PM
ATC 1
Milpitas Wash North I
7:29 PM
8.0
9
13
8:41 PM
8.0
9
13
9:50 PM
8.0
9
13
10:59 PM
8.0
9
13
Transit
Miles
Transit
Time
35.0
56
Turn Around
STC 2
Milpitas Wash South I
Turn Around
STC 3
Milpitas Wash North II
Turn Around
STC 4
Milpitas Wash South II
58
12:05 AM
MTC 2
Finish: Fairgrounds
totals
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32.0
36.0
35.0
Appendix 7
Desert Storm 2014 - Saturday
1st Car
ATC
Control
Number
1st Car
Starts
Location
Stage Hot Bogey Transit Transit
Miles Time Time
Miles
Time
MTC 1
Start
8:00 AM
8:25 AM
ATC 1
Ehrenberg South 1
8:28 AM
11.5
12
17
8:54 AM
ATC 2
Cibola Road East 1
8:57 AM
9.8
9
14
Cibola Road West 1
10:29 AM
9.7
9
13
Ehrenberg North 1
10:56 AM
11.4
11
17
11.6
25
3.8
15
3.7
15
11.3
30
11.6
25
3.8
15
3.7
15
11.3
30
Turn Around
10:53 AM
11:38 AM
1:03 PM
1:32 PM
ATC 4
MTC 2
ATC 5
ATC 6
Service
12:38 PM
Ehrenberg South 2
1:06 PM
Cibola Road East 2
11.5
12
17
1:35 PM
9.8
9
14
Cibola Road West 2
3:02 PM
9.7
9
13
11.4
11
17
Turn Around
3:26 PM
ATC 8
Ehrenberg North 2
3:29 PM
4:10 PM
MTC 3
Service
4:40 PM
5:50 PM
STC 9
Speedway Super Special
5:50 PM
1.0
totals
85.8
10
22.
81.8
60.8