Dear Prospective Competitor,
The popular Mt PorepunkahRallysprint returns this September, and after the success of the Mitta Rally, the North Eastern Car Club is looking forward to giving competitors another well run event.
Clerk of Course for this year’s Mt PorepunkahRallysprint will be the experienced Ron Harper, with assistance from Stuart Lister.
This year’s Rallysprint will utilize the same route as in previous years, with two eight-kilometer stages. Each piece of road will be run twice in each direction, giving a total of 64km competitive, with minimal transport.
The two stages offer climbs and descents of 460m and 700m respectively over Mt Porepunkah. While the climbs are good fun, the descents will really test the driver, and vehicle brakes. The roads have a solid base, and are reasonably tight and twisty.
Competitors will get to drive over each section once (prior to the competition starting) to check the course and make safety notes, if they so desire.
The field is limited to just 30 entries, so the organisers are advising competitors to get their entry in quickly.
Ample service time will be available during the event.
There are dozens of accommodation options available in Bright and Myrtleford, and with an early Saturday morning start, most crews will be arriving on the Friday night. For details on accommodation options, contact the Alpine - Bright Visitor Information Centre on 1800 111885 or the Myrtleford Visitor Information Centre on 03 57550514.
We look forward to receiving your entry, and welcoming you to the 2017 Mt PorepunkahRallysprint.
- Ron Harper, NECC
2017 MOUNT POREPUNKAH RALLYSPRINT
SEPTEMBER 9th, 2017
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
1The Event
The Event will be a Multi club Rallysprint and will be conducted on closed public and/or private roads in the State of Victoria on Saturday 9th September 2017. The event is open to financial members of clubs affiliated with CAMS.
The Event will be Round 1 of the Riverina North Eastern RallysprintChallenge.
This Event will be conducted under and in accordance with CAMS OH&S and Risk Management Policies, which can be found on the CAMS website at Certain public, property, professional indemnity and personal accident insurance is provided by CAMS in relation to the event. Further details can be found in the CAMS Insurance Handbook, available at
2.Schedule of Dates
Entries Open:Wednesday, August 1, 2017
Starting Order Ballot:Sunday, September 2, 2017
Further Regulations issued:Monday, September 3, 2017
Scrutiny:Prior to the event
Entries Close:Thursday, September 7, 2017, 9.00 pm
Start of Event:Saturday, September 9, 2017, 8.00 am
3.Authority
The event will be conducted under the general provisions of:
a) The International Sporting Code (ISC) of the FIA.
b)The National Competition Rules (NCR) of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd (CAMS).
c)The National Rally Code, Rallysprint Standing Regulations and current Victorian Rally Bulletin/s
d)These Supplementary Regulations, any Further Regulations/Instructions, Bulletins and Route Instructions as issued
e)CAMS Permit Number is 317/0909/01
4.Organisation
a) The Event will be organised and promoted by the North Eastern Car Club PO Box 138 Wangaratta VIC 3676
b) In accordance with CAMS NCR 59, the Organisers reserve the right to postpone, abandon or cancel the event if in their opinion entries are insufficient or by “Force Majeure”.
Clerk of Course:Ron HarperCAMS Lic. 9914044
Ph: (03) 5751 1753 ah
Assistant DirectorStuart Lister CAMS Lic. TBA
Ph: 0418 629900
Event Secretary:Richard FungCAMS Lic TBA Post Office Box 138, Wangaratta 3766
5.CAMS Officials
Checker & Compliance:Ross RunnallsCAMS Lic. TBA
Checker
Chief Scrutineer:Laurie WestonCAMS Lic. 883379
Club Stewards:Gary GourlayCAMS Lic. 9338336
Rod ShawCAMS Lic. 9931147
Area Co-coordinator:Neville BellCAMS Lic. 9932617
6.Crew Eligibility
a) Crews must consist of two members. The competitor and both crew members shall be required to hold a current CAMS Clubman Rally Licence or superior or Competitor licence. Drivers must hold a current civil drivers licence. Drivers and Co-drivers will only be able to compete in one vehicle.
b) Crew must wear non-flammable apparel covering the body from ankles, to neck, to wrists with footwear and an approved helmet complying with Schedule D of the CAMS Manual.
7.Entries
a) The attached entry form should be completed in all details and forwarded to the Event Secretary with the entry fee of $290.00. CAMS Personal Accident Insurance cover is provided for CAMS competition licence holders.
b) Cheques should be made payable to North Eastern Car Club. Or direct debit to NECC Competition Account BSB 633 108
Account 1094 76259
c) Competitors under the age of 18 years must have the written consent of parent or guardian to enter and participate. Co-drivers must be over the age of 14 years.
d) Competitors are reminded of the penalties under the NCRs for false statements.
e) The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry in accordance with NCR 83.
f) The field will be limited to 30 cars, which will be accepted in order of receipt of entry forms.
8.Starting Order
a) Starting order will be determined using published seeding lists and then a ballot for unseeded drivers.
9.Running Details
a) The event will be conducted near Bright in North East Victoria.
b) The event will be run over two roads of 8km each, traversed up to twice in different directions (a total of 64km competitive distance). Scoring will be to the elapsed second. The worst time on each of the four sections will be disregarded.
c) One slow speed convoy reconnaissance of each section in each direction will be conducted prior to competition commences. The sections will be mapped, arrowed and Route Books will be supplied.
d) The method indicating finishing points is via: - Control signs will be FIA Rally Signs as described in Appendix A and shown in Appendix B of the NRC.
10.Vehicle Eligibility
All vehicles must conform to the requirements of the CAMS NRC, Rallysprint Standing Regulations and the current Victorian Rally Bulletin/s.
11.Scrutiny
a) Scrutiny arrangements can be made with nominated regional scrutineers and the scrutiny slip presented at book in.
b) Metropolitan competitors and any Country competitor must make their own arrangements with the Event Secretary and a Qualified Grade 2 or a nominated regional Scrutineer.
c) Compulsory equipment, which will be checked at scrutiny, includes:
1.Roll over protection specified in Schedule J of the CAMS Manual.
2.Full harness seat belts that comply with Schedule I of the CAMS Manual.
3.Two reflective safety triangles.
4.Stout mud flaps on each driving wheel.
5.A first aid kit that complies with CAMS Regulations.
6.A fire extinguisher complying with Schedule R Part 10 of the CAMS Manual, i.e. Dry Powder 2 kg.
7.A green SOS/OK board.
d) The following documentation must be presented at scrutiny:
1.Vehicle registration papers/permit showing ownership and verifying engine number.
2. Competitor and all current CAMS Licences and club membership cards.
3.Driver’s civil driving licence.
4.CAMS Log Book (if issued).
12.Further Regulations
a) These will contain: car number, competitor list, start location, reporting time, briefing time, starting time, odometer check, refuel and service summary, and any other relevant information.
b) These will be mailed to the competitors, or, along with Results will be e-mailed to all e-mail addresses supplied on the entry form.
13.Protests
Protests, if any, must be lodged in accordance with Part XII of the NCR.
14.Awards
a) Trophies may be amalgamated into a single trophy, where two or more trophies are owing to a competitor.
b) Trophies will be awarded to driver and navigator as follows:
Outright1st and 2nd
Grade B1st and 2nd
Grade C/D1st and 2nd
Grade E/F1st and 2nd
c) In each grade 2nd place will only be awarded if more than four starters.
15.Alcohol, Drugs and Other Substances
Any holder of a CAMS ‘Competition’ or ‘Officials’ licence (or equivalent licence issued by another ASN) may be tested for the presence of drugs (or other banned substances) and subject to a penalty(ies) for a breach in accordance with the CAMS Anti-Doping Policy and/or the CAMS Illicit Drugs in Sport (Safety Testing) Policy as published on the CAMS website. Consumption of alcohol in the paddock, pits or any section of the competition venue/course under the control of the Officials is forbidden until all competition is concluded each day. Accordingly, any holder of a CAMS ‘Competition’ or ‘Officials’ licence (or equivalent licence issued by another ASN) may also be tested for the presence of alcohol by a CAMS Accredited Testing Official (CATO) in accordance with the CAMS Standard Operating Procedure for Breath Alcohol Testing.
16. Noise
All competing cars must be adequately muffled and fitted with a device that restricts the exhaust noise level to a maximum of 96dB(A) measured at a distance of 30metres on a drive by test under full acceleration.