2012 Tatts Finke Desert Race
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
Note: The closing date for entry without penalty has been extended to Friday 4 May.
1. TITLE AND EVENT
The event will be known as 2012 Tatts Finke Desert Race and will be a National Long Course Off Road Event conducted between Alice Springs and Finke (Aputula Community) in the Northern Territory on Friday 08.06.2012, Saturday 09.06.2012, Sunday 10.06.2012 and Monday 11.06.2012.
2. AUTHORITY AND PERMIT
The event will be held under the International Sporting Code of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the National Competition Rules (NCR), the Off Road Standing Regulations (ORSR), the General Requirements (GR) and the Specific Requirements (SR) for Off Road Vehicles, of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS), these supplementary regulations and any further regulations, instructions or bulletins which may be issued. The event will be conducted under and in accordance with the CAMS Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety policies, which can be found on the CAMS website at www.cams.com.au. The CAMS permit number for the event is 812/1206/01.
3. SPONSOR
The sponsor of the event will be Tatts Group.
4. ORGANISER/PROMOTER
The event will be organised and promoted by the Finke Desert Race Inc. ABN 29 226 543 617, which has appointed the Organising Committee listed below.
The official event address, to which all correspondence must be sent, will be:
The Event Secretary
Finke Desert Race Inc.
PO Box 283
Alice Springs, NT, 0871
5. ORGANISING COMMITTEE
The Organising Committee of the event will be:
| Antony Yoffa | Damien Ryan | Kelsey Rodda |
| Brooke Fraser | Glen Auricht | Peter Flink |
| Claire Ryan | Nina Hargrave |
Official Contact details:
Finke Desert Race Inc.
PO Box 283, Alice Springs, NT, 0871
Phone: 08 89528886
Fax: 08 89555456
E-mail: admin@finkedesertrace.com.au
6. PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS
| Position | Official | Contact Phone No: |
| Clerk of the Course | Daniel Rogers | 0417 910 675 |
| Event Secretary | Kelsey Rodda | 0408 087 504 |
| Chief Time Keeper / Scorer | Claire Ryan |
0437 529 752 |
| Chief Scrutineer | Fred Severin |
0418 850 823 |
| Medical Response Coordinator | Kevin Blake | 08 89596600 |
| Competitor Relations Officer/s (CRO) |
Ian French |
0418 906 393 |
7. STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
Rod Pearson (Chief)
Phil Bolden
Phill Gray
8. ENTRY DETAILS
Entries open on 05.03.2012 and close at 5.00pm on 25.05.2012.
The fee for entries received by 5.00pm on Friday the 27.04.2012 will be $790.00 for all competitors. The fee for entries received thereafter until the closing date will be $900.00 for all competitors. Additional navigators may compete, providing they are properly nominated on the entry form.
$55.00 is payable for each additional pit pass.
Entries are limited to 100 and acceptance will be determined in order of receipt. All entries must be made via the official on-line entry available at www.finkedesertrace.com.au , and must be accompanied by the requisite entry fee. Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the relevant payment which must be made by Visa or Mastercard.
CAMS Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance will be provided for competitors, competing crew, and nominated pit crew according to Appendix I of the 2012 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport. It is strongly recommended that competitors give consideration to taking out additional insurance, including income protection insurance.
Entries withdrawn, by written advice only, to the Event Secretary after Friday 27.04.2012 will receive a partial refund of $590.00. No refunds will be granted for entries withdrawn after 25.05.2012.
All payments are to be made via the online entry system at www.finkedesertrace.com.au .
The organisers reserve the right to refuse an entry in accordance with the provisions of NCR 83 (ii) of the 2012 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
Postponement, abandonment and cancellation
The organising committee may postpone, abandon or cancel the event at any point in accordance with the NCR 59 of the 2012 CAMS Manual of Motorsport; or cancel the event should the number of entries received be less than the 70 entries as received at close of entries. Refer ORSR Article 15.
9. REGISTRATION
All competitors must register at the Finke Desert Race Registration Centre; Memo Club, Todd Street, Alice Springs, between Monday 04.06.2012 and Thursday 07.06.2012 between 10.00am and 5.00pm daily. Competitors must produce their current Civil Drivers Licences if applicable, their current CAMS National Off Road Competition Licence, current CAMS-affiliated car club membership card. Entries may be received for holders of Licences issued by an overseas ASN as outline in the CAMS Manual.
10 SCRUTINY
Refer ORSR Article 5.
10.1 Each competition vehicle shall be examined by the event scrutineers prior to starting the event. The time and place for such examination shall be commence at 3:00 pm Friday 8th June and conclude at 9.00 pm. Scrutiny venue is located at Blatherskite Park, Len Kittle Drive (off South Stuart Highway, Alice Springs).. Further vehicle checks may be conducted throughout the event.
10.2 The following items MUST be produced at scrutineering – competition vehicles, CAMS Automobile Log Books, competition apparel, foot wear, helmet and competitors ID tags. All apparel, including helmets must comply with Schedule D of the current CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
10.3 Vehicle Log Books shall be held by the Chief Scrutineer until the completion of the vehicles’ competition.
10.4 Once examined, all vehicles will be impounded until the conclusion of pre event scrutiny. The Clerk of the Course will advise when vehicles may be moved. There shall be no exceptions.
10.5 “Regional” pre-event scrutiny may be provided, subject to the regional scrutineer being approved by the Chief Scrutineer prior to such scrutiny being conducted. Random checks of vehicles approved at regional scrutiny are to be conducted at events.
10.6 A competition vehicle may be examined for eligibility at any time before or after finishing, up to 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event.
10.7 Immediately upon the completion of the event, the vehicles which fill first, second and third places outright, and first place in each class, shall be impounded by the organisers for possible post-event eligibility scrutiny. Other vehicles may also be impounded at the organisers’ or Chief Scrutineers discretion.
10.8 Vehicles impounded by virtue of either their outright or class finishing positions shall be held in impound for at least 20 minutes. Examination for compliance may be undertaken whilst the vehicle is impounded and competitors may be required to provide mechanical assistance to scrutineers undertaking such examinations. A safe method of fuel sampling is to be provided after the main fuel tank.
11 DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation will be checked prior to scrutiny: CAMS Off Road Competition licenses, CAMS Pass Books, civil driving licenses, CAMS vehicle log books, current CAMS-affiliated club membership cards, and Competitor (if not the driver) licenses (if applicable).
Mandatory written proof of current ambulance cover is required at Registration, this applies to all competing crew and nominated pit crew. Those interstate competitors who do not have or cannot prove such cover; will be able to purchase a 30-day cover from St. John Ambulance on Telegraph Terrace Alice Springs. It is mandatory for a crew member involved in an accident to report to the nearest event Medical Officer for examination, notwithstanding the severity of the incident.
12. CREW BRIEFING
Refer to ORSR Article 5.3
12.1 There are to be three briefings for crews/drivers. Briefings for competing crew will be conducted on Saturday the 09.06.2012 at 7.15 am, prior to the prologue, and at 7.00 am Sunday 10.06.2012 (Race Day 1) and 6.30am Monday 11.06.2012 (Race Day 2) before the event proper. Briefings will take place at Start/Finish Line – Alice Springs (Prologue and Race Day 1) and Start/Finish Line Finke (Race Day 2).
12.2 Attendance at each crew briefing is compulsory for each crew member. The organiser shall provide a list showing vehicle number, and the names of drivers, co-drivers and navigators. Each competing crew member shall sign on. The sign-on sheets are to be made available to crews/drivers for a period commencing at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for each crew briefing, and shall be removed at the scheduled start time.
12.3 Cases of non-attendance are to be referred to the Stewards by way of a formal charge, which may result in a penalty.
13 RUNNING DETAILS
13.1 STARTING ORDER
(i) The starting order for the first section is to be determined by a prologue.
(ii) The starting order for the second and any subsequent sections is to be based on the outright finishing order of the preceding section, as varied by the inclusion of any crews/drivers restarting the event as provided for in in these regulations.
(iii) After consultation with the Stewards, organisers shall advise each crew/driver of the prologue start order upon seeding of each class in the prologue field. The latest acceptable time for bringing such problems to the attention of the organisers is the scheduled start time for the first crew briefing.
(iv) Other than as provided for in the preceding paragraph, all crews/drivers are to start the prologue at the times allocated to them by the organisers, without exception.
(v) For the prologue, each vehicle shall be grouped by class.
(vi) The crew and vehicle combination completing the prologue course in the least time shall start first, followed by the remainder of the field in increasing order of time taken over the prologue course.
13.2 PROLOGUE
The prologue will be held on Saturday 09.06.2012 starting at 8.30 am. The length of the prologue will be approx. 8 kilometers. Competitors will start the prologue in an order on the basis of anticipated speeds within class, and prologue start times will be issued with Further Regulations.
Competitors not finishing the prologue may apply to the organisers to be seeded. The closing time for applications for seeding will be 11.30 am.
13.3 PASSAGE CONTROLS
Competitors will not be required to stop at any passage control unless instructed by an official, or unless stopping to report an incident. It is the competitors' responsibility to notify officials of any assistance they may require from their crew. This information will be available at Competitors information centre at the Start/Finish line and at Race Control - Finke. All Competitors must sign off with an official at Finke or at the nearest official checkpoint. Failure to notify Officials may result in a fine or penalty, as determined by the Steward of the Meeting.
13.4 SEEDING
(i) A crew/driver not finishing the prologue may, on application, be seeded.
(ii) Seeding shall be based on anticipated speeds within each and seeding position will be determined by the organisers utilizing all information available to them.
(iii) No driver who has applied to be seeded may be seeded within the top 10% of vehicles starting the event, if fewer than 100; and not within the top 10 vehicles if more than 100.
(iv) There is no right of appeal against any decision with regard to seeding.
(v) Except as otherwise provided for in these regulations, the driver/co-driver combination which attempts the prologue (or applies for seeding) must start the event in the same respective roles.
13.5 TIMING
(i) Timing shall be to the hundredth of a second using the 24 hour system.
(ii) Vehicles shall be timed as their front wheels pass the timing marker of the control, or if an electronic beam is utilised, when the beam is broken.
(iii) The results of each event shall be determined by the total elapsed time taken by vehicles for all sections of the event, to which have been added any penalties.
13.6 OUTSIDE SERVICING
(i) Servicing of a competing vehicle during this event other than in the designated pits is prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply where such servicing;
(a) is carried out only by a crew member of a vehicle which started in the competition (that section), whether it be the vehicle in question or another competing vehicle,
(b) uses no parts or equipment other than those which have been carried from the pits, after the start of the event, in a vehicle which started the event (in either the vehicle in question or another competing vehicle), or which have been carried from the pits by a crew member of the vehicle in question, on foot, without any assistance outside the pit/paddock area,
(c) uses articles/material which might normally be found in the region, eg water, fencing wire, string and the like, (other than as provided for above this does not apply to automotive components or tools) and/or
(d) is rendered by an official recovery crew, with that crew’s agreement, and which takes the form of:
(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Art 13.4 (i), the Clerk of the Course or his nominated deputy may provide written permission for pit crews to provide assistance at a passage control or recovery point, or for crews to be carried from the course to the pits and back again; this permission being valid for one instance only.
14. COMPETITOR/CREW/DRIVER ELIGIBILITY
(i) For competition licence requirements refer to General Regulations – Licences of current CAMS Manual.
(ii) At least one member of each crew must hold a valid civil driver’s licence, or be at least 18 years of age.
15. CREWS
(i) Except for Pro Buggy, Prolite Buggy and Extreme 2WD vehicles fitted with only one seat, where the crew consists of only the driver, two persons shall comprise the crew of any competing vehicle at any time, and shall be nominated as “driver”, “co-driver” or “navigator” as appropriate. The participation of more than one navigator appropriately nominated on the entry form is permitted.
(ii) Crew changes are permitted, subject to the following conditions.
(a) A driver who starts the event may be replaced only by the co-driver. The original driver may resume driving the same vehicle later in the event.
(b) A co-driver may be replaced by either the driver who started the event in that vehicle, or by a navigator: the latter who may navigate only.
(c) To be classified as a finisher, a vehicle must be driven by the driver who starts the event in that vehicle for 100% of the distance specified by event organisers. Where this is not possible due to the event format, 50% of the distance specified shall be the minimum portion of the event required to be driven by the driver who starts the event.
(d) No driver may be nominated as a number one driver in more than one vehicle in an event.
(iii) Where a co-driver or navigator, becomes incapacitated through either sickness, injury or other extenuating circumstances prior to or during an event, that person may, subject to the permission of the Clerk of the Course, be replaced by a co-driver or navigator who has already been entered as such on an entry form as a crew member for another entry in that event.
16. CREW ATTIRE
During competition, each crew member is required to wear apparel, including a helmet, which complies with the provisions of Schedule D – Apparel. The wearing of a head restraint in accordance with Schedule D, Article 4 is highly recommended.
17. VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
17.1 Each vehicle shall comply with the requirements of the CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, Off Road and be eligible for one of the listed Classes at Article 4.2 of the Off Road Standing Regulations.
17.2 A space 140mm high x 500mm wide immediately under the crew’s side ‘window’ opening is reserved for organiser sponsorship signage on each side of the vehicle. Sponsor signage will be provided by event organisers.
18. VENUE
The venue for the event will be from Alice Springs to Aputula Community (Finke). The event will consist of Competition from Alice Springs to Aputula Community (Finke), which is approximately 225 kilometers in length, and return. This occurs on a prominently marked course of various types of terrain, including sand, clay, river/creek crossing and dirt tracks.
The Start/Finish Line is located at 1.5 kilometers from the airport turn off on the South Stuart Highway, Alice Springs, NT. The return leg is over the same course in reverse. Competitors are required to camp overnight at Finke and are responsible for their own camping equipment. Amenities at Finke are extremely limited and competitors should be prepared for extreme weather conditions. Toilet facilities are provided but no shower facilities are available. Limited catering is available to competitors and nominated crew and entry form should be checked if this service is required.
The event will be conducted in 2 sections of approximately 225 kilometers in length. The total competitive distance will be approximately 450 km. The competition will start at 7.30am on Sunday 10.06.2012 and will be preceded by a prologue to determine starting positions.
19 RECONNAISSANCE
Reconnaissance has been organised by Finke Desert Race Inc. the NT Government and Motor Vehicle Registry to be conducted on two occasions. For unregistered vehicles, permits may be arranged. For full permit details and conditions please contact Motor Vehicle Registry - Alice Springs on 08 89515295. Reconnaissance Permits are for use on the nominated days only.
Reconnaissance will be held on Sunday the 27th May 2012 and Sunday the 3rd June 2012.
The track used for the Finke Desert Race is a public road, and therefore it may be driven in road registered vehicles anytime prior to the official closing of the road at 6:00am on Sunday 10.06.2012. All state and federal road regulations apply.
The format of reconnaissance will be as follows:
From: Bundooma
To: Finke and return to Bundooma
Permits valid from: 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Rodinga to Finke and return
Sign On: From 8.00 am at Bundooma
Crew briefing: 8.30 am at Bundooma
Vehicles leave Bundooma. Part of the condition of permit is that the vehicles not exceed a maximum safe speed for the prevailing road conditions. Two sweep vehicles are to follow vehicles to Finke. One vehicle (Troop Carrier) will have a St. John Ambulance representative on board with full first aid kit. The other vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser Ute) will assist with carrying fuel and recovery of drivers.
Start: 9.00 am at Bundooma
Finke Sign-Off Before 12:00 midday drivers to sign off at Finke. After a meal
break all drivers to begin journey back to Bundooma.
Bundooma Sign Off All drivers to sign off at Bundooma before traveling home.
Any driver not signed off may be penalized at the event.
Where it is established to the satisfaction of the Stewards of the Meeting that a competitor has ridden/driven on or in:
a) an unregistered vehicle and/or
b) as an unlicensed rider or driver and/or
c) a vehicle driven dangerously on the Finke Desert Race course,
that person and/or vehicle may be excluded from the event. Each occupant of a vehicle undertaking reconnaissance must wear a seat belt.
(i) Each occupant in a vehicle being utilised on the reconnaissance must wear a seat belt at all times.
(ii) Each competition vehicle utilised in reconnaissance must have first passed scrutiny. Where this vehicle is not fitted with a windscreen, a helmet and visor complying with Schedule D shall be worn by each occupant.
(iv) All non-competition vehicles participating in the Reconnaissance must display their competition number on the passenger side front windscreen of the vehicle in a position that does not interfere with the driver’s visibility. Competitors shall provide their own competition numbers to the following specification: * Size 150mm
20 REFUELING
Refer to ORSR Article 4.6
No fuel is available at the Start/Finish Line – Alice Springs.
Only Opal and diesel fuel is available at Finke (Aputula Community).
Fuel may be transported to four (4) designated refueling areas by Organisers for competitors, if required. These refueling areas will be positioned approximately 60kms, 120kms, 180kms and 225kms from the Start/Finish Line and marked by signs, ‘Fuel Stop 1’, ‘Fuel Stop 2’ , ‘Fuel Stop 3’ and Finke (Aputula Community).
Refueling during competition may only be carried out in these areas. Refer to article 4.6 of the ORSR
A $55.00 transport fee will be levied for goods to be transported to-
1. Fuel Stop 1 – fuel and minimal spares eg tyres.
2. Fuel Stop 2 – fuel and minimal spares eg tyres.
3. Fuel Stop 3 – fuel and minimal spares eg tyres.
4. Finke checkpoint – Minimal (at the discretion of the transporters), fuel, swag/tent, spares and personal effects. All goods are to be delivered to NQX Freight Systems, Ghan Road, Alice Springs, NT, between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm on Thursday 07.06.2012 June 2012 and Friday 08.06.2012. Competition numbers must be marked on all items. Although every care is taken to secure competitor's goods, no responsibility is taken and no compensation shall be paid for items lost or stolen. Refuelling outside these areas is prohibited. If a vehicle runs out of fuel on the course, the Clerk of the Course or his nominated deputy may give written permission for that vehicle to be refuelled on the course, provided always that safety is not compromised in any way.
Fuel must be ‘Commercial Fuel’ or ‘Diesel Fuel’ in accordance with Schedule G and Article GR27 of the General Requirements for Off Road Vehicles as published in the 2012 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport.
Attire for crew shall comply with ORSR Article 4.6.
21. STARTING POSITION AFTER FAILING TO FINISH A SECTION
(i) A crew/driver who fails to finish a section may start a subsequent section provided they are able to satisfy the Chief Scrutineer that the vehicle is in a safe and competition ready condition; and shall, should he make application to the Clerk of the Course or Competitor Relations Officer by 3:30pm on Sunday 10th June 2012, be seeded.
(ii) Such a seeding is to be effected using the same criteria as for a driver who is seeded after failing to finish a prologue. No driver who has applied to be seeded may be seeded within the top 10% of vehicles starting the event, if fewer than 100; and not within the top 10 vehicles if more than 100.
(iii) There is no right of protest or appeal against any decision with regard to seedings.
22 ALLOWED TIME
To be classified as a finisher, a crew shall complete a section within the time allowed as follows:
Section 1(Race Day 1): The course will be closed at Bundooma 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the Start/Finish line.
Section 2 (Race Day 2): The course will be closed at Bundooma 2 hours after the allocated departure time of the last competitor from the start line at Finke.
23. PENALTIES
23.1 Refer to ORSR Article 19.
(i) The following are offences against these regulations, and are to result in the imposition of the specified penalties:
(a) Failure to comply with specified control procedure: – time penalty of 30 minutes
(b) Shortcutting or other deviation from the course:
(c) Causing damage to property, deemed by the Clerk of the Course to have been deliberate: – exclusion*,
plus any additional penalty which may be imposed by the Stewards of the event
(d) Refuelling whilst the vehicle engine is not switched off – exclusion*
OR
whilst any person is inside the vehicle – exclusion*
OR
whilst the vehicle is not totally inside any designated refuelling area – exclusion*
(e) Breach of parc fermé regulations – 100 minutes
(f) False Start / Jumping the Start
(g) Receiving outside servicing, other than as provided for in Article 13.6 – exclusion*
(ii) Any time penalties awarded are to be imposed at the conclusion of the prologue/event (rather than the section in which the infringement was committed) as applicable. Any time penalty awarded for an infringement during the event proper shall not affect the running order on the track.
(iii) Penalties may only be imposed by the Stewards of the Meeting.
* In addition, Non-attendance at Briefing – penalty at the discretion of the Stewards of the Meeting
* Under the provisions of NCR 192 a penalty of exclusion may only be imposed by the Stewards of the Meeting.
24. PROTESTS
Protests, if any, shall be lodged in accordance with Part XII of the NCR. Crews are reminded that, in accordance with NCR 205, there is no right of protest or appeal against the decision of a Judge of Fact.
25. JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
(i) The object of these rules is to provide for the expeditious inquiry by the stewards into, and determination of, any matter referred to them and of any alleged dispute, protest or offence.
(ii) Inquiries pursuant to these rules shall be undertaken jointly by the Stewards of the Meeting.
(iii) Inquiries shall be inquisitorial in nature, and the stewards may regulate any inquiry in such manner as they see fit in all the circumstances of the case, subject only to the rules of natural justice.
(iv) To facilitate the conduct of an inquiry a person, if requested by the stewards, must;
(a) upon receiving a request to do so, appear before the stewards,
(b) fully cooperate in good faith with the stewards,
(c) provide a full and truthful account to the best of their knowledge to the stewards,
(d) fully and truthfully answer any questions asked by the stewards, and
(e) not make any false or misleading statement to, or make a statement either calculated or likely to mislead the Stewards.
(v) All persons thought by the stewards to be able to assist them may be required to attend the inquiry. Notice to attend shall normally, but not necessarily, be in writing and shall include brief details of the matter under investigation.
(vi) If in the opinion of the Stewards a person:
(a) fails to comply with the provisions of 25(v) or
(b) in any way obstructs an inquiry being undertaken by the Stewards, that person shall be deemed to have committed an offence against these rules and may be dealt with by the Stewards.
(vii) Before commencing any inquiry the stewards must inform all relevant persons the subject of the inquiry, of the nature of the matter referred to them or of the alleged dispute or offence; and that as a result of the inquiry penalties may be imposed.
(viii) Normally the calling of witnesses and the majority of questioning shall be conducted by the stewards.
(ix) Any person or persons who have been advised that as a result of the inquiry action might be taken against them must be made aware of all evidence against them and be given the opportunity to call evidence on their own behalf, ask questions and make submissions in relation to the matter.
(x) Should guilt be established, any submission to be put to the stewards with regard to penalty shall be made, to avoid the necessity for a separate reconvening of the hearing to consider an appropriate penalty.
(xi) Decisions shall normally take effect immediately after they are made.
(xii) Affected persons shall be advised of any decision as soon as is practicable after it has been made.
(xiii) Where possible, written decisions shall be provided as soon as practicable after the completion of the inquiry.
(xiv) In addition to penalties provided in the National Competition Rules the Stewards may also apply a penalty by way of the addition of time, up to a maximum of 60 minutes per breach, to the total elapsed time in any section of the event for a breach of the NCRs, the Supplementary Regulations.
(xv) All persons affected by or concerned in an inquiry shall be bound by the decisions or determinations of the Stewards of the Meeting, subject only to the rights of appeal pursuant to Part XIII of the NCRs.
(xvi) The CAMS Infringement Notice can also be utilised in order to assist in the timely application of penalties where a Competitor/Driver accepts that he/she has been in breach of the rules. Refer Appendix A.
(a) The Clerk of the Course is to determine an alleged breach in the rules and that a penalty should be applied.
(b) If the Penalty to be applied for the breach is not prescribed in the NCR’s, or Supplementary Regulations or Further Regulations, the Clerk of the Course is to contact the Stewards of the Meeting to discuss and agree on the recommended penalty.
(c) The Competitor/Driver of the alleged breach has the option of acknowledging the breach of rules and accepting the penalty or may request a Stewards Hearing into the matter.
(d) If the Competitor/Driver does not admit the breach, a CAMS Charge Sheet is to be issued and a Stewards Hearing shall be convened. The Stewards of the Meeting have the authority to vary the penalty if a breach has been established.
(e) The penalty is issued under the authority of the Stewards of the Meeting.
(xvii) Organisers and Stewards are to have unrestricted access to in-car video footage for use in a judicial situation. Failure to comply shall result in penalties to be applied.
26. PIT AREA, PADDOCK AREA
Refer to Article ORSR 14.2 and 14.3.
Breaches of these regulations may be referred to the Stewards of the Meeting, which may result in a penalty.
27. GENERAL
27.1 RECOVERY
Where a vehicle breaks down during an event, competitors may recover the vehicle only after the official road closure expires at 6.00 pm (till 6.00 am) on both race days. At no time may any part of the course be used to recover the vehicle, nor may any part of the course be traversed to access the vehicle for recovery outside of these times. Finke Desert Race Track utilizes a public road which is officially closed to all but race vehicles and official vehicles. Vehicles other than these are not, by law, permitted on the track and drivers may be prosecuted by Northern Territory Police should they not adhere to this ruling.
27.2 SWEEP VEHICLES
Sweep vehicles will traverse the course prior to and following competition. These vehicles are identifiable by signage e.g. OSV1, OSV2 etc... It is compulsory for any competitor who withdraws during the event to register their withdrawal at a checkpoint, fuel stop or with an official sweep vehicle at the first available opportunity, stating the reason for withdrawal and instructions, if any, for pit crew. Any competitor failing to do so may be charged and referred to the Stewards of the Meeting. Please note that the organisers are under no obligation to recover machinery that has failed to finish the event. Whilst volunteers will endeavour to assist competitors by recovering machinery, they are under no obligation nor have any responsibility to do so nor are they accountable for the safety/condition of said machinery.
27.3 INCIDENT REPORTS
Incident reports are to be completed on the prescribed form and handed to the Checkpoint Official at Finke (Aputula) on Race Day 1 or the Clerk of the Course on Race Day 2. Vehicles which are involved in an accident involving damage shall be reexamined by the Chief Scrutineer or his delegate before being permitted to take further part in the competition.
All competitors must make every possible effort to allow faster vehicles to overtake, pulling to the side and stopping if necessary. Competitors are to make clear their intentions to overtake, by both sounding their horn and flashing headlights when approaching slower vehicles. For Regulations relating to lighting, refer to the 2012 CAMS Manual of Motor Sport, General Requirements for Off Road Vehicles.
27.4 PARC FERME
Vehicles will be held in Parc Ferme at the conclusion of competition on Race day 2. Vehicles will only be released from Parc Ferme on advice by the Clerk of the course.
27.4.1 For regrouping or other reasons, vehicles may be required to be held in a parc fermé. Any vehicle which enters a parc fermé with its engine running may be restarted with assistance from officials before its release time.
27.4.2 When parc fermé conditions are imposed prior to the conclusion of an event, e.g. for regrouping, the parc fermé is to be located so that it is possible for crews/drivers to go directly to the pits on release from parc fermé should they wish.
27.5 JUDGES OF FACT
Control Officials, Starter and Timekeepers will be deemed Judges of Fact with regard to whether or not a vehicle follows the prescribed course, relative order, time of arrival, and direction of travel, direction of entry into controls, start procedure and jumping the start.
27.6 SAFETY
Refer to ORSR Article 13:
Hot Work Area
Emergency Procedures
Procedures in Case of Injury
Warning Triangles
Flags
In addition all vehicles must comply with the following:
a) All vehicles are required to carry a minimum of one (1) litre of portable water per person.
b) Fitted and fully functional UHF Citizen Band radios are mandatory in all vehicles. 5-watt hand held radios will be accepted. Nominated channels will be advised.
c) Competitors/Crew must not ride on vehicles, other than in seats provided.
d) No vehicle shall drive against the prescribed direction of travel on the course.
e) Competitors are reminded that in the event of an accident, the Off Road Long
Course Emergency Procedure applies. Refer to the ORSR Article 13.7.
27.7 USE OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
The CAMS Anti-Doping Policy (refer CAMS web site, Licensing, Competitors http://cams.com.au/About/Policies_and_Disclaimers.aspx) is recognised as an integral component of the NCR and is duly authorised as such. In any areas where the National Competition Rules and the Anti-Doping Policy conflict, the Anti-Doping Policy will take precedence.
During any event, consumption of alcoholic beverages in the paddock, pits or any other portion of the competition venue under the control of the officials is expressly forbidden until all practice or competition activity is concluded for each day. Any driver or crew member who is found to be affected by alcohol on the day of the event or practice therefore shall not be permitted to participate. Refer NCR 145A. In addition, the persons concerned will be subject to the Articles of the Standard Operating Procedure for Alcohol Testing and CAMS Anti-Doping Policy.
Competitors, crews or officials may be randomly tested for alcohol by a CAMS Accredited Testing Official (CATO) or other drugs by the Australian Sports Anti- Doping Authority (ASADA) at any time during the event.
27.8 VIDEO FOOTAGE
Any video footage taken by competitors (in-car or otherwise), shall not be aired on television (free to air or cable) or made available for sale, without the prior written consent of Finke Desert Race Inc. Upon request by the Clerk of the Course or the Stewards of the Meeting, any footage relating to the competition taken by competitors shall be made available at the event for viewing.
27.9 SPONSOR’S ADVERTISING
An area 30 cm wide x 30cm high must be reserved unencumbered on the bottom of the front bonnet and on each side of ‘front door’ area for major sponsor’s advertising or for promoting of the Finke Desert Race.
28. MEDIA CONFERENCE / PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Award winning crews may be required to attend a media conference, which shall take place as close as practicable to the presentation area. Crews are reminded of their obligations to event sponsors, and should present themselves accordingly in team uniform, or with driving suits done up. Upon reasonable request, competitors/crews must provide information to Media Coordinator. Competitors may be asked to participate in promotional activities eg: Media/VIP rides. Competition vehicles and crews should be made available upon reasonable request for public display and viewing. At any time where there is an opportunity for television filming or other promotional activity, (e.g. Scrutiny, public display) competitors and crews shall always be mindful of the image they portray to the public when going about their business
29. PASSES
Passes will be issued to all nominated competitors and officials. Passes will allow admittance to: the scrutineering, venue, the event venue, presentation and access to the pit area.
Passes will be issued to all competitors at registration. As part of the entry fee and in addition to competitor passes two (2) passes will be available for crew. Two additional crew passes will be made available at a cost of $55 (inc. GST) per pass. Additional function passes are available for purchase – see on-line entry for details.
The Goods and Services Tax affects the payments of prize money. If you do not provide an ABN or declare the sport is a hobby, the Promoter must withhold 48.5% of prize money over $50.00 which is otherwise payable to you. Please select one of the boxes on the entry and if appropriate, provide your ABN to ensure the full amount of prize money is paid to you.
With the awarding of merchandising for 2012 through a competitive tender process, competitors are not permitted to sell clothing or other items to the public with out the expressed permission of the holder of the merchandising rights. Failure to adhere to this instruction will result in the withdrawal of entry or other penalty as deemed appropriate by the committee. Entry into this event constitutes acceptance of this condition.
32. AWARDS
Only vehicles on/in the original starting configurationwhich complete the prescribed course in the time allotted will be eligible for event awards. Results will be determined by elapsed time to the one hundredth of a second.
32.1 PRIZE MONEY
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Outright Cars – Outright Prize Money |
Cars – Class Prize Money |
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1st |
$10,000 plus trophy |
1st |
$1,200 plus trophy |
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2nd |
$5,000 plus trophy |
2nd |
$1,000 plus trophy |
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3rd |
$2,500 plus trophy |
3rd |
$800 plus trophy |
Competitors shall nominate in any one of the classes as per ORSR Article 4.2. Five entries constitute a class. For the purpose of awards, if less than five entries in a Class, competitors will compete for outright honours only.
33. GUIDE TO COMPETITORS
A Guide to Competitors will be issued to each competitor with Further Regulations. This guide will contain information which does not form part of the regulations of the event, but will be of assistance to competitors. It should be noted that the contents of the Guide for competitors are of no regulatory value and may not be used as the basis of a protest
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