Rally Guide 2 South Swedish Rally English page 1 Svenska sidan 24 Appendices page 47 Bilagor sidan 47

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2 Index Rally Guide 2 1. Introduction and Welcome 2 2. Contact details 3 3. Program and critical deadlines 4 4. Entry details 6 5. Service park 6 6. Reconnaissance 8 7. Shakedown Media Two-way radio Fuel Hospitality arrangements Helicopters Import of vehicles and spare parts Hotel & accommodation reservation List of useful facts and services Scrutineering/sealing and marking Start procedure Finish procedure PR activities Passes and plates Medical and safety service 21 Appendices A1 Itinerary and reconnaissance schedule A2 Maps A3 Drawings and layouts, where to put signs and advertising on the competition cars A4 History and statistics A5 Entry List

3 1. Introduction Welcome Introduction to Rally Guide 2 This document, Rally Guide 2 (RG 2), is based on Rally Guide 1(RG 1) (published in April) and produced for teams, competitor and media representatives. It contains comprehensive and detailed information, useful during the event. When reading Rally Guide 2 and comparing it to Rally Guide 1 please note the following: Identical information/text as RG 1 Text in RG 2 = normal Updates/changes from RG 1 and new text Text in RG 2 = italic Welcome! The Rally The 34 th South Swedish Rally counts for: - Swedish Rally Championship Group A, N and H (SM, only Swedish drivers) - Swedish Junior Championship (SM, only Swedish drivers) - NEZ rally cup - Volvo Original Sverigeserien - Local Championship of Södra BF (DM, only Swedish drivers) - Syd Svenska Rally Cupen - Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge - Ford Flexi Fuel Cup The 14 stages are all on gravel and four of the stages are driven twice. The Rally HQ, Start/Finish and price giving The HQ is located at the Hotel Terraza, Stora Torget (the main square), right in the middle of Ljungby. The start and finish will take place just outside the Hotel Terraza. The price giving will take place at the finishing ramp. Service Park, Rest halt and Parc Fermé The Service Park is located at Svetruck factory premises in Ljungby, and there will be a remote Service Park in Älmhult The overnight rest halt and Parc Fermé is located close to the Service Park in Ljungby. The Parc Fermé after the rally is located at Salutorget only 100 meters away from the finishing area, right in the city centre of Ljungby We wish you all very welcome to the 34 th South Swedish Rally Janne Rydh Clerk of the Course 2

4 2. Contact details 2.1 Addresses & telephone Permanent contact details Postal address: South Swedish Rally AB P.O. Box 54, S Kristianstad, Sweden Cellar phone: Web site: Rally HQ will be situated, from Tuesday 12 th May 1200H up to Sunday 17 May 12.00H, at Hotel Terraza, Stora Torget 1, Ljungby, Sweden Telephone race control Telephone secretary or Rally office opening hours During the event: Tuesday 12 th May Wednesday 13 th May Thursday 14 th May Friday 15 th May Saturday 16 th May Sunday 17 th May Officials of the event Clerk of the Course Janne Rydh Dept. Clerk of the Course Lars Mattsson Ulf Johansson Jan Möller Niklas Rydh Thomas Syrén Secretary of the Rally Anders Anderholm Press Officer Olle Karlsson Chief Safety Officer Roger Turesson Deputy Safety Officer Berndt Skogelind Chief Medical Officer Jan-Olof Svärd Chief Scrutineer Johan Westergren Dept. Chief Scrutineer Gert Andersson

5 Competitors Relations Anders Dawidson Officers (SM & NEZ) Magnus Månsson Competitors Relations Kerstin Linden Officers (Volvo & DM) John Nilsson Results Pia Nilsson Data Race Consulting Environmental Officer Micaela Petersson 2.4 Media Press Officer Olle Karlsson Webb Officer Lars Gren 3. Program and Critical deadlines 3.1 SM Date Time Activity Location Monday 11 th May Last date for ordering extra material Wednesday 13 th May Pre event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Thursday 14 th May Last time to enter co-driver Rally Office, Ljungby Voluntary administrative check Rally Office, Ljungby Collection of material for the rally Rally Office, Ljungby Opening of the Service Park Svetruck, Ljungby Opening of the Media centre Press Office, Ljungby Reconnaissance Mandatory administrative control Rally HQ Ljungby Scrutineering, Bilprovningen, Ljungby Shake down SS 0, Ljungby Friday 15 th May Mandatory administrative check for all who did not reported yesterday Rally Office, Ljungby Collection of material for the rally Rally Office, Ljungby Reconnaissance First Stewards meeting Stewards room, Ljungby Publication of starting Rally HQ Ljungby Ceremonial round up Stora Torget, Ljungby First car starts Stora Torget Ljungby First car arrives at Parc Fermé Publication of starting list day 2 Rally HQ Ljungby Saturday 16 th May First car starts Parc Fermé, Ljungby First car arrives at finish and prize giving Stora Torget, Ljungby Final scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby Past event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Publication final provisional classification Rally HQ, Ljungby 4

6 3.2 NEZ Date Time Activity Location Monday 11 th May Last date for ordering extra material Wednesday 13 th May Pre event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Thursday 14 th May Last time to enter co-driver Rally Office, Ljungby Voluntary administrative check Rally Office, Ljungby Collection of material for the rally Rally Office, Ljungby Opening of the Service Park Svetruck, Ljungby Opening of the Media centre Press Office, Ljungby Reconnaissance Mandatory administrative control Rally HQ Ljungby Scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby Shake down SS 0, Ljungby Friday 15 th May Mandatory administrative check for all who did not reported yesterday Rally Office, Ljungby Collection of material for the rally Rally Office, Ljungby Reconnaissance First Stewards meeting Stewards room, Ljungby Publication of starting Rally HQ Ljungby Ceremonial round up Stora Torget, Ljungby app First car starts directly after SM Stora Torget Ljungby app First car arrives at Parc Fermé Publication of starting list day 2 Rally HQ Ljungby Saturday 16 th May app First car starts directly after SM Parc Fermé, Ljungby app First car arrives at finish and prize giving Stora Torget, Ljungby app Final scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby app Past event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Publication final provisional classification Rally HQ, Ljungby 3.3 Volvo Date Time Activity Location Monday 11 th May Last date for ordering extra material Wednesday 13 th May Pre event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Thursday 14 th May Opening of the Media centre Press Office, Ljungby Friday 15 th May Opening of the Service Park Svetruck, Ljungby Last time to enter co-driver Rally Office, Ljungby Mandatory administrative control Rally HQ Ljungby Scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby Publication of starting list Rally HQ Ljungby Saturday 24 th May Ceremonial round up Stora Torget, Ljungby app Start over the ramp and then direct to the Service Park Stora Torget Ljungby At Service Park running start at TC 2D directly after the SM- and NEZ-cars Service Park 5

7 3.4 DM app First car arrives at finish and prize giving Stora Torget, Ljungby app Final scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby app Past event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Publication final provisional classification Rally HQ, Ljungby Date Time Activity Location Monday 11 th May Last date for ordering extra material Wednesday 13 th May Pre event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Thursday 14 th May Opening of the Media centre Press Office, Ljungby Saturday 16 th May Opening of the Service Park Svetruck, Ljungby Last time to enter co-driver Rally office, Ljungby Mandatory administrative control Rally HQ Ljungby Scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby Publication of starting list Rally Office, Ljungby Ceremonial round up Stora Torget, Ljungby app Start over the ramp and then direct to the Service Park Stora Torget Ljungby At Service Park running start at TC 5C Service Park app Finish and prize giving Stora Torget, Ljungby app Final scrutineering Bilprovningen, Ljungby app Past event press conference Press Office, Ljungby Publication final provisional classification Rally HQ, Ljungby 4. Entry details 4.1 The rally counts for the following titles and cups - Swedish Rally Championship Group A, N and H (SM, only Swedish drivers) - Swedish Junior Championship (SM, only Swedish drivers) - NEZ rally Nations Cup - Volvo Original Sverigeserien and West Euro Cup - Local Championship of Södra BF (DM, only Swedish drivers) - Syd Svenska Rally Cupen - Mitsubishi Ralliart Evolution Challenge - Ford Flexi Fuel Cup 4.2 Entry packages The entry packages are listed in the Supplementary Regulations together with the entry fee. 4.3 Entry list See Appendix 6, page 74. 6

8 5. Service Park 5.1 Location The Service Park is located at the Svetruck factory premises, Långgatan 29, Ljungby. Each team taking part in NEZ will be allocated 60m² (6x10 m). Each team taking part in Volvo and Classic will be allocated 42m² (6x7m). The surface is tarmac. A drawing of the Service Park is published in Appendix 3.1, page Regulations and restrictions Service is only allowed at the Service park, which means that service, is not allowed along the route, with the exception of Volvo Original between stage 5 and 4B. There will be a remote service at Älmhult and special rules will apply for all teams; these rules will be presented in a bulletin. The Organiser supervise that the service regulations are obeyed by using service observers along the route. 5.3 Service vehicles Service vehicles Service vehicles (identified with Service plates issued by the organiser) are only allowed to enter and exit the Service Park in Ljungby and the Remote Service Park in Älmhult during the times described in Art Access times Ljungby Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday SM & NEZ Volvo DM The Service Park closes at Sunday 17 th May at Älmhult Saturday SM NEZ Volvo DM The remote Service Park closes at Saturday 16 th May at Facilities The following services will be arranged at the Service Park in Ljungby (without charge): 7

9 Toilets, water and garbage area Car washing area General light Results will be presented The following services will be arranged at the remote Service Park in Älmhult (without charge): Toilets, water and garbage area Results will be presented 5.6 Security Guarding of the Service Park in Ljungby and the remote Service Park in Älmhult will not be arranged by South Swedish Rally. Each competitor has to arrange this on the competitors own account. 5.7 Media Results will be presented at the Service Park in Ljungby and at the remote Service Park in Älmhult. 5.8 Medical care There will be limited medical care at the Service Park in Ljungby and at the remote Service Park in Älmhult. The teams may also use the Ljungby Lasarett (Hospital), Ljungby. Telephone; or Recycling For environmental reasons we kindly ask teams and competitors to use the recycling area arranged at the Service Parc in Ljungby and at the remote Service Park in Älmhult. Team and competitors who ignore to clean up, not using canvas protection and do not remove waste from their designated area before leaving the Service Park in Ljungby and the remote Service Park in Älmhult, will be charged SEK 1 000:-. Judge of facts will be present and the Swedish ASN roles RY. 02T and G 2 will apply. 6. Reconnaissance 6.1 Registration The registration for reconnaissance, only valid for competitors entered in SM and NEZ will take place at the Rally Office at Rally HQ, Hotel Terraza, Stora Torget 1, Ljungby at the following times: 8

10 Thursday 14 th May Friday 15 th May At the registration for reconnaissance, the administrative check will also be done, this means that both the driver and the co-driver have to be present. 6.2 Speed checking device Speed checking devices will be used by the police and officials. 6.3 Reconnaissance schedule Reconnaissance must be carried out according to the schedule which is enclosed in Appendix 1, page Regulations and restrictions Crews are authorised to drive twice through each special stage but only in the same direction as the rally, at a reduced speed and fully respecting the Traffic Laws. A special ID card will be issued and all passages through the special stages will be registered on this card by the marshals and signed by the competitors. This ID card has to be returned by the crew to the organiser latest at the entrance of the ceremonial round up area. Only standard cars (complying with the Group N Regulations) are allowed for reconnaissance. All Swedish Traffic Laws are too be fully respected, and safety and rights of other road users must also be respected. Maximum speed allowed during the reconnaissance is 60 km/h on special stages, unless lower speed limit is indicated by traffic signs, by written instructions in the road book or in a bulletin. The organiser and the police will check the speed on the special stages and the road sections by using speed check equipment. Note that the use of radar and laser detectors is forbidden in Sweden. This is reconnaissance and not practices! The reconnaissance takes place according to the time schedule which is enclosed in Appendix 1, page 55. The regulations above apply to all drivers who do the reconnaissance. N.B. the text below is valid for all entrants. Between on Monday 16 th March and on Saturday 16 th May, it is strictly forbidden to drive, regardless way of driving, stay and/or walk over the special stages of the South Swedish Rally, except when the stages are open for reconnaissance and the team is allowed to do the reconnaissance, or open as special stages. 9

11 Any offence against these Regulations will lead to non-admission to the start and the entry fee will not be refunded. And the offence will be past on to the competitors national ASN for further actions. Exceeding the speed limits according to the reconnaissance regulations will be penalised the first time with a 3 minutes time penalty and the second time will lead to non-admission to the start, and the entry fee will not be refunded. The organisers will carefully supervise this. 7. Shakedown N.B. Only valid for competitors entered in SM and NEZ 7.1 Date and time Date: Thursday 14 th May Time: Between and Please note that the scrutineering have to be completed. 7.2 Shakedown venues The Service Park in Ljungby will be used during the shakedown. The length of the shakedown stage is app. 1,5 Km The stage start is located app. 3 km east from Ljungby along road 124. The shakedown stage will be arranged as an ordinary stage, i.e. with starting light, time keeping and communication systems. A special time card will be given to all crews at the starting line. A rescue vehicle is placed at the shakedown stage. 8. Media 8.1 Media contacts Press officer: Olle Karlsson okarlsson@tele2.se Webb master: Lars Gren lars.gren@resultatservice.com 8.2 Opening hours press centre Press centre, Rally HQ 10

12 Thursday 14 th May Friday 15 th May Saturday 16 th May Press centre service Printed results At the press centre there will be a result terminal linked to the official results network for use of accredited journalists. Printed results will also be available at the Service Park. Weather forecasts Weather forecasts for the duration of the rally will be available at the press centre. 9. Two-way communication Permission for the use of radio transmitter must be applied for at the Swedish authority in charge: Post & Telestyrelsen Tel: Fax: Web: Fuel It is prohibited to use leaded petrol in Sweden. 11. Hospitality arrangements Any hospitality arrangements taken by the teams need to have a permit given by the South Swedish Rally AB. For further information please call: Mr Anders Karlsson, Tel: or anders.vaxjo@telia.com 12. Helicopter Normal flying rules will apply. 13. Import of vehicles and spare parts Competitor from the European Union does not make any special custom clearance for temporary import of cars and equipment with the purpose to participate in the South Swedish Rally. Entrants from outside the European Union have to report to the customs at arrival in Sweden. 11

13 Please contact the Custom authorities in Sweden well in advance, on telephone or website for current information about the correct procedure. 14. Hotel & accommodation reservation All reservations through: The Tourist office in Ljungby Visiting address: Stora Torg 6 Ljungby Telephone: turistbyran@ljungby.se Webb: The Tourist office in Ljungby is able to help you find lodging at hotels, cottages and private homes. 15. List of useful facts and services 15.1 General facts about Sweden Geography Size: km² (54 % forested, 16% mountainous, 8% agricultural and 9% water) Length: km Width: 499 km Highest peak: m, Kebnekaise Lowest point: 2,41 m below see level, Kristianstad Time zone: GMT + 1 hour Sunrise in Ljungby 15 th May 2009: 04:39 Sunset in Ljungby 15 th May 2009: 21:31 Climate Sweden enjoys a temperatured climate thanks to the Gulf Stream. The climate varies considerably because of the length of the country. The weather in the region of Ljungby during May is changing between heavy rains and sunny and dry. The 24 hours average temperature stays at app 11 C and the average rain during May is app 60 mm. Population as per 31 st December 2008: Size: Stockholm: Göteborg: Malmö:

14 Ljungby Municipality: Non-Swedish citizens: app 6 % Citizens born outside SWE: app 11 % Population density: 20 inhabitants/km² Average life expectancy: Language: Women 82,3 year and men 77,4 year Swedish (English is widely spoken, German and French by some) State State: Constitutional monarchy Head of state: King Carl XVI Gustaf (since 1973) Government: Right wing majority government since September 2006 Others Currency: 1 krona = 100 öre, Swedish Krona SEK Exchange rate : 1 = 10,88 SEK 1 $ = 8,17 SEK 1 = 12,70 SEK Credit cards: Euro card, MasterCard and Visa widely accepted, American Express not every where Water: Tap water is safe for drinking Health: No vaccination is required Power: 240 V (volts) Telephone: The international prefix from Sweden is 00 More facts about Sweden will be found on 13

15 15.2 The Municipality of Ljungby Facts about the Municipality of Ljungby Welcome to Ljungby Municipality! Ljungby municipality enjoys a central location at Euro road no. 4 in Southern Sweden. In terms of area, it is one of the largest municipalities south of Stockholm. Today, we have inhabitants of whom almost live in the town of Ljungby. Discover the possibilities! Here, we enjoy clean water, beautiful nature and an active country life. Services are close at hand, whether you need a plumber or a doctor. Life is peaceful and quiet here and yet you may feel the pulse of the many pubs, cafés and restaurants as well as concerts with world-famous artists. Ljungby lies in the heart of the Land of Legends with its living storytelling tradition, an annual storytelling festival, a unique Museum of Legends and places surrounded by myth throughout the municipality where you can discover the strangest things? Ljungby is characterised by a strong production industry. As regards exports per capita, it is one of the leading municipalities in Sweden. In Ljungby, there are more than companies that believe in the future and invest large amounts in research and development. Welcome to the Municipality of Ljungby! 15.3 Security If security is needed, please call: Securitas Bevakning AB Stationsgatan 2 S Ljungby Phone: Web site: 14

16 15.4 Airports and Airlines Göteborg/Landvetter Airport km from Ljungby Halmstad Airport km from Ljungby Jönköping Airport km from Ljungby Malmö Airport km from Ljungby Växjö Airport km from Ljungby Air France British Airways Finnair Ryan air SAS Skyways Helicopter companies Arlanda Helicopter , Ostermans Helicopter AB West Air, Lidköping Car dealers Audi Atteviks Personbilar AB, Ljungby Citroën Hedin Bil, Ljungby Ford Ambjörnsons Bil AB, Värnamo Hyundai Holmgrens Hyundai Center, Alvesta Mercedes Hedin Bil, Ljungby Mitsubishi Hedin Bil, Ljungby Nissan Hedin Bil, Ljungby Opel Kronobergs Bilaffär AB, Ljungby Peugeot Holmgrens Bil AB, Ljungby SAAB Kronobergs Bilaffär AB, Ljungby Renault Ahlbergs Bil, Ljungby Seat Atteviks Personbilar AB, Ljungby Skoda Atteviks Personbilar AB, Ljungby Subaru Motorsport Br. Svensson AB, Växjö Toyota Stela-Bil, Ljungby Volkswagen Atteviks Personbilar AB, Ljungby Volvo Ahlbergs Bil, Ljungby Mobile phones Telia Butik, Ljungby

17 15.8 Rental cars Avis Avis, Ljungby Europacar Europacar, Atteviks Växjö Hertz Hertz, Ahlbergs Bil, Ljungby OKQ OKQ8, Ljungby Sixt Sixt, Växjö Courier service DHL Jetpack UPS Taxi Ljungby Taxi Stationsgatan Taxi 1 AB Ljungby Drottninggatan Restaurants Harrys Pub & Restaurang Stora Torget Hotel Terraza Stora Torget Several more in the city centre with international, Swedish, Italian and Chinese cuisine. 16. Scrutineering including marking and sealing 16.1 General The competitors are not allowed to go directly to the Scrutineering with out entering the Scrutineering TC, which is situated at Kungsgatan close to the Service Park. N.B. only rally cars are allowed at the Scrutineering. The administrative check has to be completed and the competition numbers, rally plates and organisers advertising have to be affixed on the car before entering the scrutineering TC. See appendix 4 page 65. Observe that advertising concerning tobacco, tobacco products and smokers requisites are forbidden according to Swedish law. Advertising concerning alcoholic 16

18 beverages is also forbidden according Swedish law. These laws apply to competing cars, service cars, equipment and clothes Turbo and restrictor All vehicles with turbo shall comply with the FIA regulations concerning restrictors. The competitor must prepare for sealing of the various parts and the reserve turbo shall be brought to the scrutineering for sealing. Holes must be drilled in the bearing house on the turbo of a minimum of 3 mm, and the entrant must mount the wire. The sealing will be carried out by technicians at the scrutineering Tyres Marking/control Marking and control of tyres will be carried out continuously during the Rally at the Service Park. The zones for tyre control and tyre marking will be sign posted Drivers equipment It is compulsory for drivers and co-drivers to wear helmets and overall. The following has to be presented at scrutineering: Helmets and overall National technical regulations Competing cars must be equipped with one first aid kit and two reflective triangles. The maximum noise level permitted is 100 decibel. Cars not complying with this rule will not be allowed to start. The noise will be measured according to the regulations Scrutineering times SM and NEZ cars on Thursday 14 th May: Group time A B C D E Volvo Original cars on Friday 15 th May: Group time F G

19 H DM cars on Saturday 16 th May: Group Time I K L M N O Final checks The final check, according to the respectively time schedule, will take place at Bilprovningen, Ringvägen 12 in Ljungby on Saturday 16 th May. Cars subject to final checks, decision by the Organisers, must have one representative for the entrant as well as mechanics (in case of dismantling) present at the final check Chief Scrutineer contact details If you have any questions concerning the technical regulations, the scrutineering and/or the preparations for marking and sealing please contact Chief Scrutineer Johan Westergren, Mobile: , johan-westergren@spray.se 17. Start procedure 17.1 Ceremonial round up Round up area The round up area before the start of the rally is located at Storgatan. A drawing will be given at the reporting. SM and NEZ teams Friday 15 th May: All cars and crews are asked to be at the round up area between and All cars and crews must report to the marshals at the round up area at the latest The marshals will give all crews further instructions. Volvo Original teams Saturday 16 th May: All cars and crews are asked to be at the round up area between and All cars and crews must report to the marshals at the round up area at the latest The marshals will give all crews further instructions. DM cars Saturday 16 th : 18

20 All cars and crews are asked to be at the round up area between and All cars and crews must report to the marshals at the round up area at the latest The marshals will give all crews further instructions Starting order Starting order SM and NEZ Starting from TC 0 which is placed on the starting ramp at Stora Torget Starting order Volvo and DM Starting from the Service Park according to the road book, after the ceremonial start at the starting ramp at Stora Torget 18. Finish ceremony, price giving procedure and party The finish and price giving procedure, based on the preliminary results, will take place at the finishing ramp at Stora Torget in Ljungby. The three first placed cars in the 34 th South Swedish Rally will receive the overall cups and champagne, the cars will go over the ramp in the following order 3 rd, 2 nd and 1 st. The three first placed cars in SM, NEZ, Volvo Original and DM will receive their respectively cups at the ramp, the cars will go over the ramp in the following order 3 rd, 2 nd and 1 st. All other cars will drive over the finishing ramp and receive their eventually prices on the ramp. 19. PR - activities There are planed no PR activities 20. Passes and plates 20.1 ID-cards Each team will be provided with two Crew and four Service ID-cards Description of plates 19

21 Each team will receive the following and shall be placed as follows: Sign Amount Position Door sign 2 each side of the front doors Big numbers 2 6 on the doors and below the door sign Small rally plate 1 upper right corner at the outside of the front window, on the reconnaissance car Small numbers 1 3 on the small rally plate Service plate 1 on the front of the service car Door sign (500 x 140 mm) Small rally plate, to be used at reconnaissance only, (250 x 140 mm) 20

22 Service Plate (430 x 210 mm) 21. Medical and safety service 21.1 Medical care Competitors from the EU/EEA countries will receive emergency medical care paying the same patient charge as Swedish citizens, whilst in Sweden. Competitors from these countries must provide the European Health Insurance Card when a medical care is required and should obtain this card before leaving their home country. Competitors from the Nordic countries are not required to provide this card. Besides the EU/EEA-countries Sweden has an agreement with Algeria and Australia, this guarantees the competitors emergency medical care at the same patient charge as Swedish citizens, whilst in Sweden. Competitors from other countries than mentioned above have to pay the total cost of treatment plus the patient charge. Hospitals in the area Ljungby Värnamo Växjö Telephone (switchboard open 24 hours) (switchboard open 24 hours) (switchboard open 24 hours) In case of emergency, dial Yellow flag 21