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13 – 15 APRIL 2018
P O Box 100, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
Incorporating the
Dunedin Isuzu NZRC Otago Rally
Otago Classic Rally
Otago Allcomers Rally
The Inaugural Otago Classic 4WD Rally
RALLY GUIDE
(Incorporating Supplementary Regulations)
ROUND 1 OF THE NEW ZEALAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Email: norman@oakleygray.co.nz Web Site: www.otagorally.com
Rally Guide 2018 Page 1 of 32
RALLY GUIDE
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 WELCOME
SECTION 2 RALLY PROGRAMME
SECTION 3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
SECTION 4 ITINERARY
SECTION 5 STAGE DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION 6 RALLY MAP
SECTION 7 RECONNAISSANCE INFORMATION
SECTION 8 FORMS
Entry Form
Remittance Form
Service Crew Registration Form
Competitor Profile
Rally Guide 2018 Page 2 of 32
SECTION 1 WELCOME
To All Prospective Competitors
Welcome to the 2018 Otago Rally. We have a challenging rally planned comprising approximately
280 km of special stages with over 90% on fast public gravel roads.
Day One will be based around the Service Park on the shores of Lake Waihola and will comprise
eight gravel special stages in that region before a tarmac ‘Super Stage’ in central Dunedin. It
should be noted that the format of the Super Stage has been changed for the first time in 20 years
to cater for the needs of local businesses. Along with this change a decision has been made to
limit tarmac specification tyres on the Super Stage to non-driving wheels i.e. on the front of a RWD
car, on the rear of a FWD car and not permitted at all on a 4WD car.
Gravel stages on Day One will include favourites ‘Waipori Gorge’, ‘Whare Flat’, and of course, the
famed ‘Kuri Bush’.
Day Two will be run to the north and west of Dunedin with Service Parks at Dunback and
Middlemarch. There will be a brand new 14 km stage near Palmerston plus several other fast
public road stages before finishing on the Nenthorn stage, now extended to 37 km.
The event will finish with the traditional prizegiving dinner in the historic Dunedin Town Hall.
Following feedback from last year there will be a significant upgrade in the menu.
1. Competitors are reminded of the new apparel standards put in place by Motorsport
NZ. Details can be found on the Motorsport NZ website at
http://www.motorsport.org.nz/sites/default/files/motorsport/manual/amendments/35100%20S
ch%20A%20Clothing%20Amendment.pdf
2. After its introduction in 2013, ‘Rallysafe’ tracking and timing technology will be used once
again. Competitors who don’t already have a wiring and fitting kit must order this from the
Rallysafe website www.rallysafe.com.au at least three weeks prior to the event.
3. As before there are several competitions making up the event with separate results
published for each competition.
Note: As per the 2018 NZRC portfolio the NZRC and Allcomers will be seeded on merit
together in the same field followed by the Otago Classic 4WD Rally and Otago
Classic Rally competitors.
4. All regulations and forms are available to be downloaded from the website
www.otagorally.com If you wish to have a paper copy posted to you please contact Norman
Oakley at 03 477 9147 or email norman@oakleygray.co.nz
5. Please ensure that you return all documentation.
This includes:
Signed Entry Form
Competitor Profile
Service Crew Registration
Remittance Form
Payment!!
NOTE: Stage Notes are to be ordered directly from Neil Allport Motorsport by the
closing date for entries. See www.namsport.co.nz
Rally Guide 2018 Page 3 of 32The five competitions that comprise the weekend are as follows:
2018 OTAGO RALLY
This event is Round 1 of The 2018 New Zealand Rally Championship.
Enter this competition if you are competing in the NZRC over both days.
The cost of notes and the reconnaissance fee are not included in the overall entry fee.
2018 OTAGO ALLCOMERS RALLY (Two Days)
Enter this competition if you are not eligible for either the NZRC or Classic competitions
OR Do not wish to enter either of the other two competitions.
Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional.
All cars that comply with Schedule A with respect to rallying are eligible.
A separate trophy will be awarded for the best ‘blind’ performance (no notes).
2018 INAUGURAL OTAGO CLASSIC 4WD RALLY
This is a new competition held over both days for vehicles complying with either the
NZRC GpA Challenge regulations or the Mainland Services Classic 4WD regulations.
Cars in this competition will be seeded together.
2018 INTERNATIONAL OTAGO CLASSIC RALLY
This event is Australasia’s premier gravel rally for pre 1987 2WD Classic
and Historic rally cars.
Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional.
A separate trophy will be awarded for the best ‘blind’ performance (no notes).
2018 ONE DAY RALLY
This is an option for competitors who just want to do the Saturday stages
(includes NZRC Cat 5 and Mainland Series).
Stage Notes and Reconnaissance are optional.
6. This year, there will be a Motorshow and Ceremonial Start in the Centre of Dunedin on the
evening of Friday 13th April. All competitors are expected to take up the opportunity to
display their cars and maximise publicity opportunities for their sponsors. A variety of
activities are planned for this show including signing sessions, rally car displays, start
ceremony, rally forum and much more.
7. A Media and Publicity Day will be held on a 3 km loop road on the morning of Thursday 12th
April. There will be limited places available for those who wish to use it as a Shakedown
however those doing so will need to take Media and Sponsors for a ride. Application to
participate should be made to Daniel Cresswell (phone 029 456 2102) or email
daniel@csystems.co.nz
8. One pass recce will be available. This will take place on Thursday afternoon / Friday
commencing at 12:00 p.m. from near the start of SS 10. This is about a 45 minute drive from
central Dunedin.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 4 of 32SECTION 2 RALLY PROGRAMME
PRIOR TO RALLY WEEK
Tuesday 5th December 2017
‘Intention to Enter’ Forms made available.
January 2018
Entries open.
Thursday 15th March 2018
Entries close (at reduced fee).
Thursday 29th March 2018
Supplementary Regulations – Part 2 (Acceptance of Entry) emailed.
Late Entries
Will be accepted at discretion of the organiser, however maximum entry numbers will apply.
RALLY WEEK
Wednesday 11th April 2018
1700 – 1830 hours Documentation available for those undertaking both Media Day /
Shakedown and Recce. Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel, High Street,
Dunedin.
Thursday 12th April 2018
0830 – 1030 hours Media Day (separate registration required for those who wish to
participate.)
0900 – 1100 hours Documentation for those undertaking Recce – Rally HQ, Southern Cross
Hotel.
1130 hours Meet for one pass convoy reconnaissance [commences at 12:00 near
Palmerston].
1930 hours Pre rally ‘Dinner with the Stars’ – venue TBA
Friday 13th April 2018
0800 – 1500 approx Reconnaissance continues.
0900 – 1500 hours Scrutineering and Technical Checks – Venue : TBA
(Ref Acceptance of Entry for designated times).
1200 – 1500 hours Documentation – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel – for those not doing
recce.
1700 hours Cars to be in place in the Octagon.
1700 – 1800 hours Motorshow : the Octagon, Dunedin.
1730 – 1800 hours Autograph Session (NZRC and other invited competitors) – The
Octagon.
1800 hours Official Opening of Event – the Octagon.
1815 hours First Car departs from ceremonial start in the Octagon. All remaining
cars follow.
1900 hours First Meeting of Stewards – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel.
1930 hours Publication of Start List – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel.
2000 hours Novice Briefing – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 5 of 32Saturday 14th April 2018 * 0700 hours Leg One commences – First Car departs. * 0725 hours Stage 1 commences. 1615 hours First Car arrives at Parc Ferme. 1900 hours Progress Results posted for Leg One. Sunday 15th April 2018 * 0700 hours First Car departs Leg Two. * 0810 hours First Car starts SS10. 1500 hours First Car arrives at Finish Ramp – Dunedin Railway Station. 1730 hours Provisional Results posted – Rally HQ, Southern Cross Hotel. 1900 hours Prize Giving Venue Open – Dunedin Town Hall. 2000 hours Prize Giving Ceremony Commences. 2200 hours – ?? After Party * Note: Exact times will be contained in the published Road Book. Rally Guide 2018 Page 6 of 32
SECTION 3 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – PART ONE
13 – 15 APRIL 2018
P O Box 100, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – PART ONE
1. JURISDICTION
This event is a New Zealand Championship Event promoted by the Otago Sports Car Club and will
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take place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April 2018 around the Otago region.
The rally will be held under these Supplementary Regulations, The New Zealand Rally Championship
Portfolio, the Motorsport New Zealand National Sporting Code and its Appendices and Schedules
particularly Appendix 3, Schedule R being the Standing Regulations for all Rallies and Schedule A –
Driver Safety and Vehicle Requirements.
The Motorsport New Zealand Permit Number is as follows:
National Permit (Foreign Participation) # TBA.
Format
Results will be published for five competitions as outlined below:
Competition 1
The ‘Otago NZRC Rally’ comprising Round One of the 2018 New Zealand Rally Championship. All
competitors entered in both days of the event will be included in this set of results.
Competition 2
The ‘Otago Classic Rally’ for 2WD cars complying with the eligibility rules contained elsewhere in
these regulations and including NZRC 2WD historic competitors.
Competition 3
The inaugural ‘Otago Classic 4WD Rally’ for 4WD vehicles complying with either the NZRC GpA
Challenge Regulations or the Mainland Series Classic 4WD regulations.
Competition 4
Two Day ‘Otago Allcomers Rally’ for vehicles not registered for the NZRC in categories 1, 2, or 3.
NZRC category 5 vehicles that have entered for both days by the closing date for entries will be
included in this field.
Competition 5
One day (Saturday) competition for those competitors who only wish to contest one day.
Note: Any competitors that only enter for the one day competition who then, having completed the
Saturday competition, on payment of an extra fee, may start the Sunday stages but will not
be included in the two day results.
ROUND 1 OF THE NEW ZEALAND RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
Email: norman@oakleygray.co.nz Web Site: www.otagorally.com
Rally Guide 2018 Page 7 of 322. MAJOR OFFICIALS
Rally Manager Norman Oakley
Clerk of the Course Mike Hosken
Assistants to the Clerk of the Course Garth Tyrrell, Roger Laird, Alan Baird, Craig
Jessop, Graham Buchanan, Norman Oakley,
Steve Foster
Secretary of the Meeting Norman Oakley
MNZ Stewards TBA
MNZ Technical Officers TBA
Judges of Fact: Jumped Start Start Line Marshal
Super Stage Tyres Garth Tyrrell
Chief Scrutineer Daniel Cresswell
Competitor Relations Officers Sue Baird, TBA
Accident Investigators Assistant Clerks of Course
Additional Officials will be advised in Supplementary Regulations Part Two – Acceptance of Entry.
Organisers:
The Otago Sports Car Club Rally Committee
The Official Rally address for all matters pertaining to the event is as follows:
The Rally Secretary
Otago Sports Car Club Inc
P O Box 100
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Telephone and email enquiries should be directed to:
Norman Oakley Email: norman@oakleygray.co.nz
Phone (work): + (64) (3) 477 9147
+ (64) (27) 220 7357
3. THE EVENT
3.1 Venue: The rally will start and finish in Dunedin using a variety of forestry and
public gravel roads. There will be one tarmac ‘Super Special’ stage to be
held as the final stage of Leg One.
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3.2 Length: Leg One – Saturday 14 April
Comprises approx 145 km of special stages and approx 193 km of touring.
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Leg Two – Sunday 15 April
Comprises approx 138 km of special stages and approx 181 km of touring.
A stage description is appended to these regulations.
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3.3 First Car Starts Leg One : From the rally start Dunedin at 0700 hours, Saturday 14
April.
First Car Finishes Leg One : At approx 1615 hours, at the Final Control for Leg One
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(Parc Ferme) on Saturday 14 April.
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First Car Starts Leg Two : From the rally start at 0700 hours, Sunday 15 April.
First Car Finishes Leg Two : At approx 1500 hours, at the Final Control at the Dunedin
Railway Station.
Note: The definitive itinerary will be published in Supplementary Regulations - Part
Two.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In 2018 it is intended to run the cars in the following groups:
a. Entrants in the NZRC categories 1, 2, 3, and 5 plus Allcomers seeded on merit and
as provided in the NZRC portfolio.
b. Entrants in the Otago Classic 4WD Rally including eligible NZRC GpA Classic
Challenge Competitors.
c. Entrants in the Otago Classic Rally including eligible NZRC historic cars.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 8 of 324. ENTRIES
4.1 Opening and Closing
These open with the publication of these regulations and close (at a reduced fee) at 5.00 p.m.
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on Thursday 15 March 2018.
Entries post marked after the normal closing date but received prior to 5.00 p.m. on Thursday
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29 March 2018 will be subject to the late fee. Entries received after this date will only be
accepted at the organisers’ discretion.
4.2 Entry Acceptance
Entries to be made on the correct form and to be deemed valid must be complete in all detail
and accompanied by the appropriate fees. Acceptance will be at the organising committee’s
discretion.
The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry in accordance with the prescribed
provisions of the National Sporting Code.
4.3 Fees
(a) Entry Fee for competitors registered in Categories 1 - 4 in the NZ Rally Championship
Includes: 2 Prizegiving Meal Tickets $1,550.00 including GST
Excludes: Stage Notes, Recce and ‘Rallysafe’ fee.
(b) Entry Fee for Otago Classic Rally, Otago Classic 4WD Rally and Otago Allcomers Rally
Includes: 2 Prizegiving Meal Tickets $1,100.00 including GST
Excludes: Stage Notes, Recce and ‘Rallysafe’ fee.
(c) Entry Fee for Saturday Stages only and NZRC Category 5
Excludes: Prizegiving Meal Tickets, Stage Notes, $750.00 including GST
Recce and ‘Rallysafe’ fee.
Note: An extra fee of $450 is payable
if competitors elect to contest
the Sunday stages as well.
[Note, will not feature in the two
day results].
(d) Late Entry Fee $150.00 including GST
(e) Service Crew Registration – First Crew included in entry fee.
Each additional vehicle $25.00 including GST
(f) Recce Fee (Two Legs) $50.00 including GST
(g) ‘Rallysafe’ Fee (Compulsory) $110.00 including GST
(h) Extra Prizegiving Meal Tickets (each) $60.00 including GST
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Any competitor who withdraws from the event later than 5 pm Thursday 22 March, but
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prior to 5 pm Thursday 29 March, will forfeit 25% of his or her entry fee.
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Any competitor who withdraws from the event later than 5 pm Thursday 29 March, but
prior to the commencement of documentation, will forfeit 50% of his or her entry fee.
Any competitor who withdraws after the start of documentation will forfeit 100% of his or
her entry fee.
Note: ‘Rallysafe’ technology will be used at this event – refer to Clause 17.
4.4 Number of Starters
The maximum total number of starters across all five competitions will be 130.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 9 of 32Priority will be given to the following competitors provided that they have entered and paid their
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entry fee by the close of normal entries (Thursday 15 March 2018).
(1) Competitors granted a wildcard entry by the organisers.
(2) Competitors who have provided fully completed entry forms and who have paid all fees.
(3) Competitors registered for the New Zealand Rally Championship.
(4) Competitors from overseas.
(5) Competitors who have forwarded an ‘Intention to Enter’ form.
(6) Competitors registered in the ‘Mainland Series’.
Any additional entries will be placed on a reserve list in order of receipt.
4.5 Acceptance of Entry (Part Two Supplementary Regulations)
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These will be emailed on Thursday 29 March 2018, together with the seeded entry list.
4.6 Competitor Requirements:
(1) Knowledge and Understandings: In signing the entry forms competitors (Entrant and
Drivers) are deemed to fully understand the MotorSport NZ National Sporting Code and its
relevant Appendices and Schedules.
Particularly,
(a) The National Sporting Code articles pertaining to protests and competitors obligations,
and
(b) Appendix Three Schedule R articles pertaining to Stage notes, Pace notes and
Reconnaissance.
(2) Licence Requirements:
(a) New Zealand Competitors : Both No. 1 and No. 2 drivers shall hold a R1 or R2
Grade or higher Motorsport NZ issued Competitors
Licence.
(b) Australian Competitors : Shall hold a National Grade Rally Licence plus a
Tasman Visa issued by CAMS.
(c) International Competitors : Shall hold a FIA International Licence or a National
Rally Licence together with a Visa (in English) issued by
their ASN and a medical declaration.
If the Entrant is other than a driver, an Entrants’ Licence in the name of the Entrant is
required.
(3) New Competitors: Any driver(s) who have not previously competed in three or more
rallies must attend the new competitor special briefing. Details of venue and time will be
announced with the acceptance of entry.
NOTE:
1. Australian Competitors must have a “Tasman Visa” before arriving in NZ.
Contact CAMS for further details.
2. Competitors from countries other than Australia must have an International
Rally Licence or a National Rally Licence and Visa (in English) issued by their
ASN.
5. ELIGIBLE VEHICLES
5.1 Compliance
All competing vehicles shall comply with Appendix Two Schedule A and Appendix 3 Schedule R
of the current Motorsport Manual unless stated otherwise in these supplementary regulations.
Vehicles registered for road use in countries other than New Zealand shall comply with
Motorsport Manual Sch A article 1.2(3) (ref www.motorsport.org.nz/resources/motorsport-
manual
Rally Guide 2018 Page 10 of 32NOTE:
Aluminium alloy roll cages are prohibited in New Zealand – no exceptions can be
made.
5.2 Entrants in the New Zealand Rally Championship
Competing vehicles shall comply with the provisions as outlined in the NZRC Rally Portfolio and
supporting schedules.
Vehicles will be divided into categories as outlined in the NZRC Rally Portfolio.
5.3 Entrants in the Otago Classic Rally
Competing vehicles shall be constructed prior to 31st December 1986 and shall be 2WD.
Competitors should note that allowable modifications to vehicles differ according to the age of
the vehicle as outlined below.
The organisers reserve the right to include additional vehicles (that fall outside this eligibility
criteria) into the field if satisfied that the car/driver combination is in keeping with the spirit of the
event.
Subject to the above competing vehicles shall comply with the following provisions.
(a) Be in compliance with the provisions of FIA Appendix K with respect to international historic
rallies OR,
(b) Be in compliance with Motorsport NZ Schedule RH OR,
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(c) Vehicles that were in Series Production prior to 31 December 1986 modified in
accordance with the provisions of Clauses C1 to C8 below:
NOTE:
Vehicles in this category which do not use the original engine and where the vehicle
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and/or engine was first available between 1 January 1983 and 31 December 1986 will
be accepted subject to the approval of the organising committee.
C.1 Engines
The engine may be substituted with another but must be an engine that was available
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prior to 31 December 1986.
The engine block and number of cams must be as per the original or substituted
engine.
Pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts and associated parts are free.
Explanatory Note
This provision allows for – say – the transplant of a V8 into an escort provided that the
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V8 was obtainable prior to 31 December 1986 and retains its original block and
number of camshafts. It can however, have modern pistons and con rods.
C.2 Induction
Forced Induction is not allowed unless standard on the vehicle at the time of
manufacture i.e. A turbocharged or supercharged engine may not be transplanted into
another make or model of car. A computer may not be added to a car that did not
originally have one.
Intercoolers are only allowed if standard on the vehicle or homologated. Antilag and
boost control is prohibited.
C.3 Fuel Injection
Fuel injection is not allowed unless standard on the vehicle prior to 1st January 1986.
The vehicle must retain its original system i.e. an injected motor cannot be
Rally Guide 2018 Page 11 of 32transplanted into another make or model of car. An electronic system may not be
substituted for a mechanical system.
C.4 Gearbox
The gearbox may be substituted with another. A maximum of five forward gears are
permitted. Ratios are free. Sequential and electronically activated gearboxes are
prohibited.
C.5 Differential
The differential(s) may be substituted.
C.6 Brakes and Suspension
Brakes and suspension are free however vehicles originally constructed with live rear
axles must retain a live rear axle.
C.7 Wheels and Tyres
Wheel sizes are free provided they can be housed inside the wheel arches or flares
(ref 8.3).
Tyres are free but must comply with the provision of Appendix 2, Schedule A.
C.8 Body Modification
C.8.1 Preamble: Competitors are strongly encouraged to maintain the original
appearance of their vehicle.
C.8.2 Body Panels: May be lightened in accordance with Appendix 2, Schedule A
however Carbon Fibre and Kevlar are prohibited.
C.8.3 Wheel Flares: May be fitted providing they do not protrude from the original line of
the body work by more than 150 mm.
C.8.4 Wings: Wings or other aerodynamic appendages are not permitted.
“Bobtail” or boot mounted spoilers are acceptable if it can be
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shown that these were common on the car as rallied prior to 31
December 1986.
Vehicles will be divided into the following classes:
(a) 0-1300 cc
(b) 1301-1700 cc
(c) 1701cc and over
5.4 Entrants in the Otago Allcomers Rally
Vehicles shall comply with Schedule A and Appendix 3 Schedule R of the current Motorsport
Manual.
Vehicles will be divided into the following classes:
Class A 0 – 1300 cc
Class B 1301 – 1600 cc
Class C 1601 – over
Class D 4WD
5.5 Entrants in the Otago Classic 4WD Rally
Vehicles shall comply with either:
(a) The 2018 Group A Classic 4WD Challenge regulations as published by Rally NZ OR
(b) The Classic 4WD regulations as published by the convenors of the Mainland Series OR
(c) As approved by the Otago Rally Committee as being in the spirit of the event.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 12 of 326. DOCUMENTATION AND SCRUTINEERING AUDIT
(a) Documentation
Competitors must present themselves at documentation (Greenslade Room, Rally HQ –
Southern Cross Hotel) for the checking of licences and documents, issuing of competition
numbers and applicable advertising material prior to presenting the car for scrutineering.
Cars will not be admitted to the pre-start area until all of these numbers and advertising
requirements are firmly affixed in the appropriate places on the vehicle.
Time:
For those doing Media Day AND Recce:
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Wednesday 11 April 2018 : 1700 hours to 1830 hours.
For those taking part in Reconnaissance:
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Thursday 12 April 2018 : 0900 hours to 1100 hours.
Note: If any competitor is unable to get to documentation at this time they should advise the
Rally Manager norman@oakleygray.co.nz
In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to collect your road book and stage
notes at the start of recce and complete documentation at a later time.
For All Other Competitors:
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Friday 13 April 2018 : 1200 hours to 1500 hours.
Competitors will then be directed to attend with their vehicles (if required) at the
Scrutineering venue.
(b) Scrutineering Audit
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Scrutineering audit will take place on Friday 13 April 2018 between 0900 and 1500 hours at a
venue to be advised in Dunedin. Please remember that competing cars must be presented in a
clean and tidy condition, and as to be rallied. All NZRC vehicles will be required for
technical inspection.
Remote scrutineering will be available prior to the event. Details will be included in the
Supplementary Regulations Part Two.
7. OFFICIALS IDENTIFICATION
Officials of the event will be identified as detailed below:
a) Marshals: Will wear bibs
b) Stage Control (Post) Chief: Will wear bibs
c) Scrutineers: Name Badges
d) Other Officials: Name Badges
8. OFFICIAL BULLETINS
May be issued in accordance with the provisions of the National Sporting Code.
9. OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARDS
These will be displayed at any of the following venues:
Start Control
Rally Headquarters
Results Venue
Rally Guide 2018 Page 13 of 3210. RESULTS
a. Progress results for Leg One will be available at 1900 hrs at Rally Headquarters, Southern
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Cross Hotel on Saturday 14 April and on ChrisSport www.chrissport.co.nz
b. Provisional results for the event will be posted at 1730 hrs at Rally Headquarters, Southern
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Cross Hotel on Sunday 15 April and on ChrisSport www.chrissport.co.nz
11. STAGE NOTES
The use of Stage Notes will be permitted provided that they are original copies as created for this
Event and supplied by the MotorSport NZ authorised provider, Neil Allport Motorsport.
Notes shall be ordered directly from the supplier using the order form on their website
www.namsport.co.nz
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These notes must be ordered no later than Thursday 29 March 2018.
NOTE: The cost for stage notes and reconnaissance is not included in the entry fee.
INFORMATION:
The stage note system uses an automated computer program to generate a description of the
special stage road using sensors fitted to a vehicle driven through each stage.
Such notes describe the route in more detail than the Road Book and can be used without
reconnaissance.
The purchase and use of the stage notes is a direct contract between the competitor and Neil
Allport Motorsport with the Otago Sports Car Club’s involvement being limited to authorising the
use and facilitating the preparation and distribution on behalf of Neil Allport Motorsport.
There is no obligation on any competitor to purchase these stage notes.
12. RECONNAISSANCE
An opportunity exists for competitors who purchase the approved stage notes to take part in a one-
pass convoy reconnaissance. This opportunity is NOT available to those who do not purchase the
notes.
NOTE: Unauthorised reconnaissance is strictly prohibited in New Zealand under pain of
penalty.
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This will take place on Thursday afternoon (12 April) and Friday (13 April).
An extra fee of $50.00 is payable. The convoy will be strictly controlled and regulations covering its
operation will be issued with Part 2 of these regulations.
A compulsory Briefing will be held for all those undertaking reconnaissance. Times and
venues will be advised in the Acceptance of Entry (Part 2 of these regulations).
13. REJOINING
a. Competitors registered in the New Zealand Rally Championship.
Rejoining is permitted in accordance with the provisions contained in the 2018 NZRC Portfolio.
b. Other Competitors
The Road Book contains a ‘Temporary Withdrawal’ form, a ‘Final Withdrawal’ form and a
‘Rejoining form’.
Rally Guide 2018 Page 14 of 32 No competitor will be permitted to restart the rally once they have handed in a ‘Final
Withdrawal’ form.
If a competitor believes that they may be able to restart after an incident they should
complete a ‘Temporary Withdrawal’ form and hand it to an appropriate official.
If a competitor then wishes to re-join the event they must only do so either (a) at the ‘out’
control of a Service Park or (b) at the start control of a stage. They must rejoin at a time that
does not cause any delay to the event. They must hand in a ‘Rejoining form’ to the Post
Chief. They must rejoin within the Division they started in. If this is not possible then they
may be required to proceed to another stage before rejoining.
All cars that have suffered accident damage must be checked and cleared by a Scrutineer or
designated official before rejoining.
14. PRIZES
Trophies will be awarded to overall and class winners.
15. SERVICING
All Service and Support vehicles are to be registered with the Organisers at the time of entry. They
must display throughout the event the official competition numbers and applicable advertising material
that will be issued at Documentation. Servicing from an unregistered vehicle will be deemed to be the
same as servicing in a prohibited area and will be penalised accordingly.
a. Competitors registered in the New Zealand Rally Championship (except NZRC Historics)
Servicing will only be permitted in areas designated as Service Parks in the Road Book.
b. All Other Competitors (including NZRC Historics)
Servicing is encouraged in areas designated as Service Parks or Service Areas in the Road
Book. However, vehicles competing may service in other areas except where expressly
forbidden.
Note: All Classic and Allcomers vehicles will be required to clock in and out of service
parks.
16. PARC FERME
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An overnight Parc Ferme will be held on Saturday 14 April for NZRC cars.
17. ‘RALLYSAFE’
‘Rallysafe’ tracking and timing technology will be used at this event.
An overview of the system which provides significant safety benefits can be found on
www.rallysafe.com.au
a. A ‘one off’ cost of approximately $AUD200 (plus shipping) to purchase the wiring kit, brackets
and aerials that can be used at multiple events. These must be ordered from Rallysafe using
the online purchase form found at www.rallysafe.com.au
b. An event cost (for all competitors) of $110 to be added to the entry fee.
NOTE: Please make sure that you have ordered and received a wiring kit at least two
weeks prior to the event.
17.1 ‘Quiet Zones’
Quiet zones on touring stages as marked in the road book and shown on the Rallysafe system,
are reduced speed zones.
Any competitor exceeding the designated speed through a Quiet Zone may be given a time
penalty as follows:
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1 offence – a 10 second penalty will be applied to the competitors time.
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2 offence – a 20 second penalty will be applied to the competitors time.
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3 offence – a 30 second penalty will be applied to the competitors time.
The sole judge of fact for speed during the ‘Quiet Zone’ is the Clerk of Course using data
derived from the Rally Safe System.
18. POWER STAGES
a. NZRC Categories 1 – 5 : SS 7 Kuri Bush
19. TARMAC ‘SUPER STAGE’
Special Stage 9 will be a tarmac surface publicity stage in central Dunedin.
Please note that the format for this will be different to that used for the last 20 years.
As a result of these changes, Gravel Rally Tyres are to be used on any driven wheels on this
stage. Tyres designed to be used predominantly on tarmac surfaces will not be allowed on any
driving wheels. The Clerk of the Course is the sole judge of fact in this matter.
20. GENERAL
a. The Prizegiving and buffet meal will be held on Sunday evening at the majestic Dunedin Town
Hall. A full celebration of the event will be held. Two meal tickets are included in the entry fee
for those doing both days of the event. Extra tickets may be pre-ordered. Following feedback,
the quality of the meal will be improved.
b. A recovery vehicle will follow the rally course. Fees for recovery of your vehicle will be a matter
of negotiation between yourself and the operator. Be warned that the operator will require
payment of his fee before recovering your vehicle.
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c. A publicity evening will be held in The Octagon on Friday 13 April.
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A separate Media Day will also be organised on the morning of Thursday 12 April.
Further Details will be published in the Supplementary Regulations – Part Two
(Acceptance of Entry). Numbers may be limited on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
Competitors may use this as Shakedown provided that they offer rides to media and
event sponsors.
d. The following documents have the same force and status as these Supplementary Regulations:
Entry Forms
Acceptance of Entry (Part Two of these regulations)
Road Book
Rally Guide 2018 Page 16 of 32SECTION 4 ITINERARY
2018 Rally of Otago Itinerary
Leg One: Saturday 14th April
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Leg Two: Sunday 15th April
Rally Guide 2018 Page 18 of 32SECTION 5 STAGE DESCRIPTIONS STAGE DESCRIPTIONS : LEG ONE SATURDAY 14th APRIL 2018 SS 1 Whare Flat 12 km Same stage as SS 8 in 2016. Starts on forestry roads climbing to the spectator point before a steep downhill section of public roads before finishing at three tricky fords. SS 2 Otokia 18 km Last used in 2012 at night (SS 1). 100% public road with 2.5 km tarmac section. Generally fast gravel roads using part of the Kuri Bush stage in reverse hence plenty of crests. SS 3 Taieri Beach 9 km A shortened version of this popular stage using only public roads run in the reverse direction to 2017. Last used in this direction in 2012 (SS 12). SS 4 Waitahuna 42 km This stage starts on very fast public roads before finishing on slower, tighter roads in the Berwick forest. The first 29 km were used as part of SS 3 in 2014. The middle section of the stage was also used as SS 4 in the 2017 Lawrence Rally. SS 5 Waipori Gorge 13 km A classic Otago stage run downhill on a tight and twisty public road alongside the Waipori River. Was SS10 in 2017 and SS 15 in 2016. http://www.otagorally.com/home/rally-media/otago-rally- videos/486-marcus-van-klink-mazda-rx7-otago-rally SS 6 Circle Hill 28 km Much of this stage has been used in an early Silver Fern Rally but has not been used in this configuration on the Otago Rally. Fast and wide public roads that start on a lengthy uphill section bordering the forest before moving onto fast and wide roads to the finish. The first section is the reverse of the final part of SS 11 from 2016 while much of the rest of the stage is the reverse of SS 13 from 2015. SS 7 Kuri Bush 15 km Needs no introduction. Numerous in-car videos available online. This is the signature Otago stage starting at Kuri Bush on the Otago Coast. Huge crests requiring massive commitment rewarding the brave. In 2017 this was SS 13. This is how it’s done... http://www.otagorally.com/home/rally- media/otago-rally-videos/590-hayden-paddon-s-record-breaking-kuri-bush-stage Rally Guide 2018 Page 19 of 32
SS 8 McIntosh Road 8 km A popular short stage. Starts on fast public roads before a short tarmac section at the spectator point. Finishes on a tighter ‘dry weather’ road with a huge drop over a crest. Last used in 2017 (SS 14). http://www.otagorally.com/home/rally-media/otago-rally-videos/478-hayden-paddon-ss15- mcintosh-road SS 9 Tarmac Street Sprint This highly popular super stage has undergone a significant change in 2018 due to the need to accommodate the requirements of local businesses. While the venue is the same, the route is substantially different to the last 20 years. The same large crowd is expected. STAGE DESCRIPTIONS : LEG TWO SUNDAY 15th APRIL 2018 SS 10 Switchback 14 km A brand new stage. Starts on relatively tight public roads before a very fast tarmac section immediately after the spectator point before finishing on a tighter gravel road. SS 11 Stoneburn 29 km Not run as a complete stage in this direction since 2010 (SS 5). First section is the reverse of SS 7 run in 2016, while the last half of the stage was the ‘Golden Bar’ stage last run in this direction in 2016 (SS 6). Public roads with some gnarly crests through open farmland before finishing near the Macraes gold mine. SS 12 Ritchie Road 7 km A short public road stage run downhill. Last used in this direction in 2013 (SS 2). SS 13 Shag Valley Back Road 8 km Last used in this configuration in 2015 (SS 3). Runs uphill through tussock farmland. Fast finish. SS 14 Longdale 13 km This was SS 12 in 2013. Fast public road running through open tussock countryside. SS 15 Hartfield South 19 km This will likely be the fastest stage of the rally. A fall on blast on wide public roads parallel to the Taieri River. Last run in this direction in 2010 (SS 14). Rally Guide 2018 Page 20 of 32
SS 16 Bald Hill 11 km This is the ‘Moonlight’ stage in reverse. Fast wide public roads before a tighter downhill finish. Last run in this direction in 2010 (SS 12). SS 17 Nenthorn 37 km A great way to finish, this is an extended version of the Nenthorn stage that Hayden Paddon won in a BDA in 2015. This stage has it all – fast start with twisty sections in the middle and towards the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqx9cH_r9ig&t=178s Rally Guide 2018 Page 21 of 32
SECTION 6 RALLY MAP Refer to www.otagorally.com to download Rally Map. This will be available in late January 2018. Rally Guide 2018 Page 22 of 32
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