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1-3 October 2020

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

Renties Ypres Rally 2020 - Supplementary Regulations, updated 05/06/2020 2

INDEX 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 41.1. Preamble .................................................................................................................................................... 41.2. Road surface ............................................................................................................................................. 41.3. Overall SS distance and total distance of the itinerary ....................................................................... 42. Organisation .................................................................................................................................................... 42.1. Championships and titles for which the rally counts ............................................................................ 42.2. Approvals ................................................................................................................................................... 42.3. Organiser’s name and contact details ................................................................................................... 42.4. Organising Committee ............................................................................................................................. 52.5. Stewards of the Meeting .......................................................................................................................... 52.6. FIA Delegates & Observer ...................................................................................................................... 52.7. Senior Officials .......................................................................................................................................... 52.8. Location of Rally HQ and contact details .............................................................................................. 63. Programme in chronological order and locations ....................................................................................... 74. Entries ............................................................................................................................................................... 84.1. Closing date for entries ............................................................................................................................ 84.2. Entry procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 84.3. Number of competitors accepted and vehicle classes ........................................................................ 94.4. Entry fees / entry fee packages ............................................................................................................ 104.5. Payment ................................................................................................................................................... 114.6. Entry fee refunds .................................................................................................................................... 125. Insurance Cover ............................................................................................................................................ 125.1. Motor vehicle liability .............................................................................................................................. 125.2. Public liability “Organiser” ...................................................................................................................... 125.3. Public liability “Volunteers” .................................................................................................................... 135.4. Behaviour in case of accident (National traffic rules) ........................................................................ 135.5. Car recovery ............................................................................................................................................ 135.6. Responsibility waiver .............................................................................................................................. 136. Advertising and Identification ...................................................................................................................... 146.1. Obligatory organiser’s advertising ........................................................................................................ 146.2. Optional organiser’s advertising ........................................................................................................... 146.3. Identification ............................................................................................................................................ 147. Tyres ............................................................................................................................................................... 157.1. Regulations regarding tyres which may be used during the rally .................................................... 157.2. Tyres for use on reconnaissance ......................................................................................................... 157.3. National laws or special requirements ................................................................................................. 158. Fuel ................................................................................................................................................................. 168.1. Types of fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 168.2. Ordering procedure ................................................................................................................................ 168.3. Technical requirements ......................................................................................................................... 178.4. Distribution procedure ............................................................................................................................ 179. Reconnaissance of Special Stages ............................................................................................................ 179.1. Registration procedure .......................................................................................................................... 179.2. Specific regulations ................................................................................................................................ 189.3. Collection of speed control checking device/safety tracking system .............................................. 1810. Administrative checks ................................................................................................................................... 1810.1. Documents to be presented .................................................................................................................. 1810.2. Timetable ................................................................................................................................................. 1811. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking ........................................................................................................... 1911.1. Scrutineering, venue and time .............................................................................................................. 1911.2. Mud flaps ................................................................................................................................................. 1911.3. Windows .................................................................................................................................................. 1911.4. Drivers’ safety equipment ...................................................................................................................... 1911.5. Noise level ............................................................................................................................................... 1911.6. Special national requirements .............................................................................................................. 19


11.7. Safety tracking system ........................................................................................................................... 2012. Other procedures and regulations .............................................................................................................. 2012.1. Start procedure and order ..................................................................................................................... 2012.2. Finish procedure ..................................................................................................................................... 2112.3. Permitted early check-in ........................................................................................................................ 2112.4. Super Special Stage, regulations and order ....................................................................................... 2112.5. Special procedures and activities ......................................................................................................... 2112.6. Official time used during the rally ......................................................................................................... 2313. Identification of officials ................................................................................................................................ 2314. Prizes .............................................................................................................................................................. 2315. Final checks / Protests / Appeals ............................................................................................................... 2415.1. Final checks ............................................................................................................................................. 2415.2. Protest deposit ........................................................................................................................................ 2415.2.1. Protest deposit for the eligible national cars conform at the article 4.3.2.1 .................................... 2415.3. Appeal deposit ........................................................................................................................................ 2415.3.1. Appeal deposit for the eligible national cars conform at the article 4.3.2.1 .................................... 24Appendix 1 – Itinerary ........................................................................................................................................... 25Appendix 2 – Reconnaissance schedule ........................................................................................................... 29Appendix 3 – Competitors Relations Officer ..................................................................................................... 30Appendix 4 – Decals and positioning of supplementary advertising .............................................................. 31Appendix 5 – Extracts from FIA ISC Appendix L relating to overalls, helmets and any other safety requirements .......................................................................................................................................................... 34Appendix 6 – Qualifying stage with practise (FIA RRSR V1 Art. 37) ............................................................. 35Appendix 7 – Speed limits during reconnaissance and road sections .......................................................... 37


1. Introduction Name of the event: Renties Ypres Rally Date of the event: 1-3 October 2020

1.1. Preamble This rally will be run in compliance with the FIA International Sporting Code (ISC) including appendices, the FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations including appendices, the ASN Rally Regulations (only when related to national cars). Unless provided otherwise by these Supplementary Regulations, the provisions of the above Rules and Regulations shall apply. Any modifications, amendments and/or additions to the Rules and Regulations shall be made in the form of numbered and dated bulletins. Additional information will be published in the Rally Guide. All FIA regulations can be found at https://www.fia.com/regulations . The various documents will be written in English, Dutch and French. In case of any discrepancy the English text will be binding.

1.2. Road surface Leg 1: Asphalt 84,83 km Gravel 0 km Leg 2: Asphalt 178,96 km Gravel 0 km

1.3. Overall SS distance and total distance of the itinerary Number of Legs 2 Number of Sections 6 Number of Special Stages 22 Total distance of the itinerary 583,70 km Overall length of Special Stages 263,79 km

2. Organisation

2.1. Championships and titles for which the rally counts FIA European Rally Trophy - Benelux FIA European Rally Trophy - Celtic FIA R-GT Cup jobFIXers Belgian Rally Championship Pirelli Belgian Junior Rally Championship British Rally Championship

2.2. Approvals ASN registration number / Visa Visa No.: 20/BRC-RYR/300320 Approved on: 30/03/2020 FIA VISA Visa No.: TBC Issued on: TBC

2.3. Organiser’s name and contact details Organiser: SuperStage vzw Organiser’s representative: Alain Penasse Street/P.O. Box: Korte Torhoutstraat 35 Post code/city: 8900 Ypres Phone: +32 (0)57 44 63 57 E-mail: [email protected]


2.4. Organising Committee Organising Committee: Alain PENASSE Jan HUYGHE

Norbert DUMOULIN

Organising Team management: Annick Coopman, Arthur Tanghe, Bart Vanhastel, Chris Deschildre, Clement Masclef, Denis Gorris, Dorine Bouten, Evelien Deschuytter, Frederik Debruyne, Gunter Archie, Hugo Van Opstal, Ilse Devos, Lode Verdru, Melissa Bolle, Norbert Dumoulin, Peter Deckmyn, Roger Vanoverschelde, Yves Bruyneel

2.5. Stewards of the Meeting

Name License no. Stewards of the Meeting (Chairman): Mike BROAD FIA-STW-017-000143 2nd FIA Steward Jean-François LIENERE FIA-STW-018-000136 ASN Steward Ludo PEETERS FIA-STW-016-000180

2.6. FIA Delegates & Observer Name FIA Observer Jean-François LIENERE

2.6.1 ASN Delegates Name RACB Rally Manager Etienne MASSILLON RACB Technical Delegate Eddy PEETERS RACB Time Keeping Coordinator Ghislain DECOBECK Motorsport UK BRC Manager Iain CAMPBELL Motorsport UK BRC Media Ben BUESNEL Motorsport UK BRC Technical Delegate Stuart CANT

2.7. Senior Officials

Name License no. Event Director: Emilia ABEL 2764 Sporting Advisor: Alain PENASSE 2619 Clerk of the Course: Emilia ABEL 2764 Deputy Clerk of the Course: Peter DECKMYN 3785 Assist. Clerk of the Course - Technical: Norbert DUMOULIN 3853

Secretary of the Event: Arthur TANGHE 4001 Chief Safety Officer: Peter DECKMYN 3785 Deputy Chief Safety Officer: Gunter ARCHIE 2354 Communication: Glenn MARIEN [Number] Chief Scrutineer: Bert BLOCKX 2656 Chief Medical Officer (CMO): Dr Tom DECLERCQ 3421 Deputy Medical Officer: Dr Evi STEEN 3663 Timekeeping (Chief Timekeeper): Chris DESCHILDRE 2669 Competitors’ Relations Officer (CRO): Boudewijn BAERTSOEN Robert LYTTLE Clément MASCLEFF


Retirement & Restart Officer: Boudewijn BAERTSOEN Press Officer: Hugo VAN OPSTAL Environmental Officer: Sunny LECLERCQ

2.7.1 Major Officials

Name Sales & Marketing Director: Jan HUYGHE Brand Manager: Frederik DEBRUYNE Service park Manager: Evelien DESCHUYTTER Ceremony Master: Arthur TANGHE Logistic Manager: Melissa BOLLE Ticketing Officer: Ilse DEVOS Chief Marshal: Jean Pierre DELEERSNIJDER Facilities Manager: Roger VANOVERSCHELDE Operations Team: Dorine BOUTEN Bart VANHASTEL Roland DEKNOCK Yves BRUYNEEL Spectator Management: Lode VERDRU Course Cars: Denis GORRIS Regroup Officer: Rino GEIREGAT Parc Fermé Officer: Chris VERSCHELDEN Refuel Officer & Scrutineering Ronny HOSTEN

Special Stage (SS) SS Chief SS Safety Chief SD Nieuwkerke Patrick DUMORTIER Rudy CUVELIER SS Zonnebeke Jean-Pierre DELEERSNIJDER Piet OOSTVOGELS SS Hollebeke Glen BALCAEN Stephane DELDIQUE SS Kemmelberg Fabienne HUYSENTRUYT Peter RYCKEWAERT SS Reninge Frederik FIERENS Nancy MARTIJN SS Vleteren Katleen OMBELET Ferdy BOYEN SS Dikkebus Kathy DEKNOCK Dorine BOUTEN SS Westouter-Boeschepe Francis SOETE Rudy CUVELIER SS Wijtschate Steve CARREIN René DEMARTEAU SS Mesen Matthias DEWILDE Glenn BOUDRY SS Zillebeke Emely VANDERMEERSCH Jeroen DEMEULENAERE SS Langemark Jean-Pierre DELEERSNIJDER Marc CASTELEIN SS Watou Katleen OMBELET Ferdy BOYEN

2.8. Location of Rally HQ and contact details Name: Rally HQ Street: Neermarkt 9 Post code, city: 8900 Ypres Phone: +32 56 89 43 90 E-mail: [email protected]


Rally HQ in operation: Tuesday 29 September 13:30 - 19:00 Wednesday 30 September 08:00 - 14:00 Thursday 1 October 09:00 - 18:00 Friday 2 October 09:00 - 00:00 Saturday 3 October 09:00 - 01:00 Service park in operation: from Wed 30 September 08:00 to Sun 4 October 18:00 Official Notice Board (NB): Rally Welcome, Neermarkt 9, 8900 Ypres Digital Notice Board (DNB): https://www.ypresrally.com/en/content/competitors

3. Programme in chronological order and locations

Date Time Activity Location

Fri 10 April 10:00 Publishing of the supplementary regulations Website

Fri 10 April 10:00 Entries open Website Wed 26 Aug 24:00 Closure date of entries at reduced fees Website Fri 28 Aug 10:00 Issuing of Rally Guide Website Wed 16 Sep 24:00 Closure date of entries Website Thu 17 Sep - Publication date of entry list Website (DNB)

Mon 21 Sep - Service area request to be sent to the organiser [email protected]

Tue 22 Sep - Publication date of seeded entry list Website (DNB)

Tue 22 Sep - Closing date for order of extra service in SP [email protected]

Tue 22 Sep - Original entry form must reach the Organiser Rally office

Wed 23 Sep - Closing date for Media accreditation Website Sat 26 Sep - Issuing of the roadbook, maps Website

Tue 29 Sep 13:30 - 20:00

Administrative checks Collection of materials and documents Roadbook collection Collection of tracking system for reconnaissance and rally

Rally HQ

Tue 29 Sep 17:00 Press conference before the rally TBC

Wed 30 Sep 08:00 - 12:00

Administrative checks Collection of materials and documents Collection of tracking system for reconnaissance and rally

Rally HQ

Wed 30 Sep 12:00 Closing date for Shakedown registration Website / Rally office Wed 30 Sep 09:00 Start reconnaissance As per recce schedule

Wed 30 Sep 13:00 Team managers briefing Auris Center, Ter Waarde 1, Ypres

Wed 30 Sep 13:30 Opening of media and accreditation centre

Novotel, Sint-Jacobsstraat 15, Ypres

Wed 30 Sep TBC Pre scrutineering Garage Vanhove, Boezinge

Wed 30 Sep 19:00-22:00 Shakedown Boezinge for Gold entries only Boezinge

Wed 30 Sep 18:00 - 22:00 Scrutineering – sealing & marking of components

Garage Lagrou, Pilkemseweg 117, Ypres

Thu 1 Oct 07:00 - 15:00 Scrutineering – sealing & marking of components

Garage Lagrou, Pilkemseweg 117, Ypres


Thu 1 Oct 11:00 Publication of start list for QS Website Thu 1 Oct 15:00 End of reconnaissance As per recce schedule

Thu 1 Oct 18:00 Practise Qualifying stage (Gold entries only) Qualifying stage (Gold entries only)

Nieuwkerke

Thu 1 Oct +/- 20:30 Shakedown (all entries) Nieuwkerke

Thu 1 Oct 21:00 Publication of Provisional Classification QS Official NB + DNB

Thu 1 Oct 21:30 Publication of Official Classification QS Official NB + DNB Fri 2 Oct 10:00 Re-scrutineering Service Park Fri 2 Oct 11:00 Publication of list of cars eligible to start Official NB + DNB

Fri 2 Oct 12:00 Selection of starting position (Gold entries only) Podium Ypres

Fri 2 Oct 12:15 Autograph session (only on invitation) Podium Ypres Fri 2 Oct 12:45 First Stewards’ meeting Steward’s room, Rally HQ Fri 2 Oct 14:00 Publication of start list for Leg 1 Official NB + DNB Fri 2 Oct 14:30 Press conference Media center Fri 2 Oct 16:10 Start of the Rally – Leg 1 Podium, Ypres

Fri 2 Oct 22:00 - 00:00 Medical examination for restarting teams/crews involved in an accident Rally HQ

Fri 2 Oct 23:16 Finish of Leg 1 (estimated time of 1st car) Parc fermé, Ypres Sat 3 Oct 00:30 Publication of start list for Leg 2 Official NB + DNB

Sat 3 Oct 07:00 Re-scrutineering, cars to re-start after retirement Parc fermé, Ypres

Sat 3 Oct 08:15 Start of the Rally – Leg 2 Parc Fermé, Ypres Sat 3 Oct 20:51 Podium Ceremony and Prize giving Podium, Grote Markt, Ypres Sat 3 Oct 21:00 – 22:30 Return of Safety tracking system Parc fermé, Ypres

Sat 3 Oct Immediate after arrival in parc ferme

Final scrutineering (following the marshals’ instructions)

Vereenooghe Autostar, Zwaanhofweg 8, Ypres

Sat 3 Oct 21:30 Post-rally press conference Media center Sat 3 Oct 23:00 Publication of Provisional Classification Official NB + DNB

Sun 4 Oct

After expiry of the protest time and when signed by the stewards

Publication of Final Classification Official NB + DNB

4. Entries

4.1. Closing date for entries See programme in chronological order (SR Art. 3) and FIA RRSR Art 23.

4.2. Entry procedure Entries must be submitted in accordance with the FIA RRSR Art. 22 – Art. 24. See also FIA ISC Art. 3.8 – Art. 3.14 An electronic entry application (Internet) will be accepted on the organisers’ website www.ypresrally.com. If the application is sent electronically, the original duly signed entry form must reach the organiser within 5 days following the close of entries. Mailing address for entry form:


Name: Superstage vzw Street: Korte Torhoutstraat 35 Post code/city: 8900 Ypres Fax: +32 (0)57 44 63 57 E-mail: [email protected] An entry application (also made electronically) will be accepted only if accompanied by the total entry fees. The entry fee must be credited in full to the organiser’s bank account: ING Belgie Superstage vzw Bank Account holder BE77 3200 0624 4042 BBRUBEBB IBAN BIC

4.3. Number of competitors accepted and vehicle classes

4.3.1 Number of competitors The number of competitors shall be limited to: 110.

4.3.2 Eligible cars in ERT

CLASSES GROUPS

RC2

Rally2 Group Rally2 cars conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 261

Rally2 Kit (VR4K) Cars fitted with R4 Kit conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260E

S2000-Rally: 2.0 Atmospheric Super 2000 cars conforming to the 2013 Appendix J, Article 254A

NR4 over 2000cc Group N cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 254

RGT RGT cars Group RGT cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 256 Group RGT cars conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 256

RC3

R3 (atmo / over 1600cc and up to 2000cc and turbo over 1067cc and up to 1333cc)

Group R cars homologated before 31/12/2019 and conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 260

R3 (turbo / up to 1620cc / nominal)

Group R cars homologated before 31/12/2019 and conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 260D

Group A over 1600cc and up to 2000cc Group A cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 255

RC4

RC4A Rally4 (atmo over 1600cc and up to 2000cc and turbo over 1067cc and up to 1333cc)

Group Rally4 cars homologated from 01/01/2019 and conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260

RC4B

Rally4 (atmo over 1390cc and up to 1600cc and turbo over 927cc and up to 1067cc)

Group Rally4 cars homologated from 01/01/2019 and conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260 Group R2 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 and conforming to the 2018 Appendix J, Art. 260

Group A up to 1600cc Group A cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 255

RC5 Rally5 (atmo up to 1600cc - VR1 and turbo up to 1333cc)

Group Rally5 cars homologated from 01/01/2019 and conforming to the 2020 Appendix J, Art. 260


Rally 5 (atmo up to 1600cc and turbo up to 1067cc)

Group R1 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 and conforming to the 2018 Appendix J, Art. 260

See also FIA RRSR Art. 12.2 additional provisions. Only above listed cars are eligible to score points in the FIA European Rally Trophy. • An FIA Technical Passport is recommended for Rally2, S2000 and Super 1600 (optional for cars

entered in a rally of an FIA Cup or Trophy). • RGT cars must have a valid FIA RGT technical passport, in compliance with 2020 Appendix J, Art.

256.

4.3.2.1 Eligible national cars • Belgian nationally RACB homologated cars as shown in the table below may participate in the Ypres

Rally, without eligibility to score ERT points. • Competitors registered for the British Rally Championship with non-FIA or RACB homologated cars

should enter in Group MGB Class NCM • Those cars will appear in the classifications without ERT points eligibility, without interacting on the

eligible points of the ERT drivers but competing for the points of the Belgian Rally Championship. • The National Class/Group car Drivers shall use the Entry Form for National Class Entries. • The National RACB homologated and Motorsport UK British non-FIA or RACB homologated cars will

be scrutineered by the RACB National Scrutineers present on the event. • The whole content of the Supplementary Regulations of the ERT RYR 2020 remains applicable for all

drivers of the nationally homologated cars, especially concerning the use of fuel and tyres.

CLASSES GROUPS NRC1 Group A8 (N4 with 34mm restrictor) NRC2 WRC 1.6T engine with 30mm restrictor ( appendix J 2016, Art. 255) NRGT Nat RGT - GTN21 - GTN22 - GTN23 - GTP24 cars NPBJRC Opel Adam (conform Opel Adam Cup ) NCE E12 - E11 - E10 - E9 NCM M16 - M15 - M14 - M13

MGB (only for Motorsport UK British Rally Championship registered competitors with non-FIA or RACB homologated cars)

All cars and Drivers must comply with all FIA Safety Regulations Appendix J and Appendix L.

4.4. Entry fees / entry fee packages

4.4.1 Entry fees ENTRIES GOLD

PRIVATE REDUCED

JUNIOR ENTRIES / RC5 CARS

Entry Fee with Organisers optional advertising Entry Fee without Organisers optional advertising Reduction if payment received before August 22, 2020

€ 2300

€ 4 300

€ 250

€ 1 640

€ 3 200

€ 250

€ 1 130

Not applicable

Not applicable

Service area per Entrant Price additional Service space Services (electricity, water)

100 m2 € 15-30/m2

€ 300 excl 21% VAT

80 m2 € 15/m2

€ 300 excl 21% VAT

60 m2 € 15/m2

€ 300 excl 21% VAT

Services (electricity, water) Qualification (only for RC2 and RGT) Shakedown

€ 300 excl 21% VAT Included

Included

€ 300 excl 21% VAT Not applicable

€ 50

€ 300 excl 21% VAT Not applicable

€ 50


ENTRIES GOLD

PRIVATE REDUCED JUNIOR ENTRIES /

RC5 CARS Price hospitality package including 100 m2 Price additional Hospitality space * Compulsory for each commercial exploitation in the Service park; including electricity, water and Wi-Fi

€ 3 250 excl 21% VAT

€ 30-45/m2

€ 3 250 excl 21% VAT

€ 30/m2

Not applicable

Not applicable

Recce only € 300 excl 21% VAT The entrant has to communicate the exact dimensions of his service area on his entry form latest by Monday 21 September 2020. Gold entries: Gold Entries are open for competing RC2 and RGT cars. These entries will be allowed to participate in the Shakedown test Boezinge on Wednesday and in the Qualifying Stage Nieuwkerke on Thursday and will be able to choose their starting position for Leg 1 as per procedure explained in SR. Drivers on FIA Priority list will be treated as Gold entries. Private entries: Private Entries are competing cars entered by either a driver or co-driver with competitor’s license or a RACB registered Drivers Club for the Belgian teams/crews. These entries will not be allowed to participate in the Qualifying Stage. Junior Entries: Drivers under 28 (born on or after 1.1.1992) will be eligible as Junior Entrant if driving a Rally 4 or Rally 5 car.

4.4.2 Entry packages

ENTRIES GOLD

PRIVATE

REDUCED JUNIOR ENTRIES/

RC5 CARS Plates & Documents Service plate Auxiliary plate VIP plate Set of Roadbooks Programmes Regulations

2 1 1 2 2

online

1 0 0 1 1

online

1 0 0 1 1

online

Suppliers tires and fuel Additional Auxiliary plate Additional Service plate * Additional VIP plate Extra set of Roadbooks

€ 200 excl 21% VAT € 100 excl 21% VAT € 200 excl 21% VAT € 200 excl 21% VAT € 50 excl 21% VAT

* Only 1 additional Service plate possible.

4.5. Payment Entry fee shall be paid by bank transfer (cash and cheques are not accepted) to the account indicated below (in the latter case, adequate proof of payment must be attached to the entry form). Organiser’s bank details: ING Belgie Superstage vzw Bank Account holder


BE77 3200 0624 4042 BBRUBEBB IBAN BIC Please ensure that the competitors last name and “RYR20 entry fee” is included as a reference on any bank transfer document. Competitors who wish to receive an invoice for the entry fee should tick the relevant box on the entry form.

4.6. Entry fee refunds The entry fee shall be refunded in full

• if the event does not take place • to teams whose entry application is rejected

The organiser may partially refund entry fees, if a competitor cannot take part in the event due to a duly proved case of force majeure. This must be applied for in writing ([email protected]), giving the reason of withdrawal, before Tuesday 29 September (start of administrative checks), including entrant’s bank details.

5. Insurance Cover

Contract nr 730.261.439 AXA Belgium. Eligible for the rally including Qualifying Stage and Shakedown.

The Organiser has contracted an Auto Liability Insurance according to FIA RRSR Art 16, Chapter 2/Art 5 of the National Sporting Rules and the Belgian Law concerning the compulsory liability insurance for motor vehicles of 21 November 1989 – Art 8 which covers the third party liability of the nominative mentioned competitors (on the official list) and this only during the Shakedown, Practise, Qualifying Stage and the running within the itinerary of the rally, from the start of the first competition element until the end of the rally or at the moment of permanent retirement or disqualification.

5.1. Motor vehicle liability Insured limits: • Bodily injury: unlimited per claim • Property damage: EUR 100,000,000 per claim (index) All cars participating in the rally must compulsory have a minimum of Motor Vehicle Insurance as proof that the car has valid third party liability insurance for Belgium, the appropriate Green Card (International Motor Insurance Card, or other certificate stating that the policy to which this certificate relates satisfies the requirements of the relevant law applicable in Belgium and France) must be presented at the administrative check. The Service, Auxiliary and Recce vehicles and cars used for reconnaissance, even those bearing special plates issued by the organisers, are not covered by the insurance policy of the rally.

5.2. Public liability “Organiser” The Organiser has contracted a Civil Public Liability Organiser Insurance, which covers for damage to third parties caused by an accident during the preparation, conduct and the physical settlement of the event and that is due to an organizational fault. Insured limits Liability: • Bodily injury, property damage and consequential financial loss combined: EUR 5.000.000 per claim • Deductible: EUR 125 per claim for property damage Legal assistance: • EUR 15.000 per claim


Insureds: • The Organiser • The FIA • The RACB • The officials • The National Sports Commission • The members of the Red Cross or similar Organisation • The members of the Civil Protection • The participants • The marshals • The intervention vehicles • And in general, every person which participates in the organisation of the rally

5.3. Public liability “Volunteers” The Organiser has contracted Public Liability Volunteers Insurance for damages caused to a third party by volunteers, which he appeals, during their volunteer activities. Commuting of these volunteers is also covered. Insured limits: • Bodily injury: EUR 12,394,676.24 per claim (index) • Property Damage: EUR 619,733.81 per claim (index)

5.4. Behaviour in case of accident (National traffic rules) In case of an accident with material damage only, the competitor has the absolute legal obligation to report verbally at the next Time Control and by a detailed report in writing before the end of the “Leg” at the Clerk of the Course’s office to the Withdrawal Officer. Lack of declaration of third party material damage, will be sanctioned with a EUR 500 penalty. Furthermore, in case of physical injuries, the driver must immediately inform the qualified police authorities and Rally Control at the HQ on the dedicated telephone number mentioned on the back of the Timecards. If a driver taking part in a rally is involved in an accident in which a member of the public, or anyone else, sustains physical injury, the driver and/or the co-driver concerned must remain at the scene of the accident and stop the following car which must report this to the next radio point as specified in the road-book and signed on the route or to the next time control (road sections). The laws of the country in which the event is run must also be complied with in relation to procedures at accidents. Hit and run offence is a criminal offence under Belgian law. All teams/crews stopped by this procedure will receive a suitable time according to FIA RRSR Art. 52. • If a competitor leaves the road and goes off the road on a spot where spectators, neighbours, marshals

or any other persons are standing, he must stop to verify if nobody has been hit and/or injured by his vehicle.

• If nobody has been injured, the competitor may leave and the incident will be considered as a race fact, remaining understood that the above-mentioned report must be made in the same conditions by the competitor.

• Inobservance of the here above-mentioned rules will be automatically sanctioned with the disqualification of the competitor who furthermore is risking legal penalties in the country where the event takes place.

• Competitor’s accident and safety procedures will be also inserted in the Roadbook (See also 12.5.3 hereinafter).

5.5. Car recovery To ensure safety, the car of a competitor who fails to complete the stage will be transported by the organisers free of charge to the end of the stage or to a safe location for evacuation. (FIA RRSR Art. 51.3.2).

5.6. Responsibility waiver The Organiser declines all responsibility in relation with any consequence of any breach of laws, regulations and decrees of the crossed territories committed by the Drivers or Competitors. Those consequences will be assumed by the perpetrator(s).


The Organiser declines also all responsibility in case of cataclysm, demonstrations, riots, assaults, sabotage, terrorism etc. of which the Competitors, Drivers, team members or occupants of a vehicle could be the victim and the consequences (material, penal and sporting) of which must be borne by themselves.

6. Advertising and Identification See Appendix 4 of these SR “Decals and positioning of supplementary advertising”.

6.1. Obligatory organiser’s advertising Rally plate: RENTIES Competition number size: 67 x 17 cm PMO, RENTIES Sticker on top middle of the rear window: 30 x 10 cm ARDECA The organiser will provide each crew with the number identification (67x17cm), which must be affixed to their car in the stated positions prior to scrutineering. Each panel shall be placed horizontally at the leading edge of each front door, with the number at the front. The top of the plate shall be between 7 cm and 10 cm below the lower limit of the window. It is not allowed to cut the panel.

6.2. Optional organiser’s advertising Additional organiser’s advertising: RENTIES – car rental agency

ŠKODA – car brand

JUPILER – beverage brand

DUMA – forklifts

ARDECA – lubricants

PMO – fuel

PEPSI – beverage brand

BLITS MEDIA – media

YOKOHAMA - tires

CATERING VERKINDERE – catering

STEPHAN TANGHE – electricity services

TANGHE PRINTING – printing services

AAROVA – social services organisation

NOVOTEL – hotel

Spaces on the vehicle that must be kept free:

- top middle of the rear window; - below the competition number an area of 67 x 17 cm for the BRC Promoter (all competitors

except Motorsport UK BRC registered teams/crews)

6.3. Identification Competition numbers and rally plates according to FIA RRSR Art. 27 and 28 and RACB SR, will be issued by the organiser. Numbers and plates must be affixed on the rally car before the car is brought to scrutineering and must be visible throughout the duration of the rally.


Failure to comply with any regulations concerning the plates and identification numbers will be sanctioned as follows: • One missing Rally Plate or Competition Number: cash penalty of EUR 100 • Competition Numbers or Rally Plates are missing at the same time: disqualification • Rally Plates failing to be visible or partially covering license plate: cash penalty of EUR 100 • Missing organiser’s Optional Advertising at any moment: payment of Entry Fee

without advertising Teams/crews registered for Motorsport UK BRC are waived from the indication above and are obliged to carry door advertising and windscreen sun strip according to the 2020 Motorsport UK BRC Sporting Regulations. British drivers not registered for the Motorsport UK BRC, must follow the indications as per Appendix 4 of these Supplementary Regulations.

6.3.1 Windscreen In accordance with the ruling of the French Traffic Laws concerning identification of rally cars and upon request of the French Motor Sport Federation: All the competing cars will have a supplementary identification number applied on the car in the right upper right corner of the windscreen (under the windscreen strip), this for the whole duration of the Event. This number will correspond with the competition number and will have the following dimensions: 13 cm wide and 10 cm high. It will be the letter format will be Helvetica 9 cm high with a minimum thickness of 14mm, black on white support. The sticker will be included in the competitor package.

6.3.2 Team service vehicles Service / Auxiliary plates (stickers) and other plates (identification stickers) must be affixed to the upper corner of the windscreen on the right (from inside) side.

7. Tyres

7.1. Regulations regarding tyres which may be used during the rally See Art. 13 of the FIA RRSR (tyres and wheels).

7.2. Tyres for use on reconnaissance Only road-homologated series production tyres for asphalt are allowed.

7.3. National laws or special requirements In addition to complying with the Art 13, V1B-13, V1B-15 and Appendix V of the FIA RRSR, the following quantities and type of tyre are confirmed for use.

7.3.1 Tyres specified for use during the rally All cars must be fitted with moulded tyres. Hand cutting of the specified tread pattern is not allowed. (Art. 13.1.2 RACB Sporting Regulations).

Tyre type FIA Class Max nr of tyres

Extra for Practise and Qualifying

Total for the rally

Shakedown

Moulded – FIA homologated

pattern

RC2, RGT

16

4

20

Out of quota


pattern

RC3

16

0

16

Out of quota


pattern

RC4 -RC5

10

0

10

Out of quota


Tyre type Nat Class Max nr of tyres

Extra for Practise and Qualifying

Total for the rally

Shakedown


pattern

NRC1 NRC2 16 0 16 Out of quota


pattern

RGT N 16 0 16 Out of quota


pattern

Opel Adam PBJRC 10 0 10 Out of quota

Moulded Others Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Out of quota

Art 13.7 of the RACB Belgian Rally Championship regulation regarding the tyre control card (“Tyre card”) will be applicable to all cars. “Tyre cards” will be distributed during scrutineering. List of eligible asphalt tyres is available on: https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/117 The tyre barcodes must always be visible from the outside off the vehicle. The tyre barcodes will only be registered at the tyre marking area after the Service park and checked in the technical zone at the end of each section (FIA RRSR Art. 13.8). Tyres used during Shakedown are not marked and are not part of the quantity of tyres used for the competition. Only eligible asphalt tyres can be used during shakedown.

8. Fuel

8.1. Types of fuel All type of fuel must comply with Appendix J Art. 252.9. (FIA RRSR Art. 62) as approved by the suppliers of the 2020 Belgian or the 2020 British Rally Championship suppliers.

8.1.1 All competitors, except registered competitor of the 2020 British Rally Championship, must use fuel provided from the dispensers of the supplier of the 2020 Belgian Rally Championship, appointed by the RACB Sport, in the official refuel zone stated in the roadbook.

8.1.2 Registered competitors of the 2020 British Rally Championship must use the fuel provided from the dispensers of the supplier of the 2020 British Rally Championship, appointed by Motorsport UK, in the official refuel zone stated in the roadbook.

8.1.3 The specification of the fuels and from the suppliers appointed by the RACB Sport are available in the Appendix VI of the RACB Belgian Rally Championship.

8.1.4 Addition of any compliments to those fuels is strictly forbidden.

8.2. Ordering procedure

8.2.1 No later than 3 weeks prior to the day of the start of the rally (latest 9 September), competitors must notify their fuel requirements to one of the suppliers at the address given hereunder:

GUTTS (official fuel supplier for all entrants except Motorsport UK BRC) Website: https://gutts.be/shop/refueling-services/ E-mail: [email protected]


Vital Equipment (official fuel supplier British Rally Championship) Website: http://www.vitalequipment.co.uk/brc-control-fuel-order-form-28-w.asp E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 1981 241169

8.3. Technical requirements

8.3.1 The RACB Sport and Motorsport UK reserves the right, at all times and without having to state the reasons, to replace the fuel with another fuel conforming to the Code (Appendix J).

8.3.2 All competitors are required to fit FIA-specified refuel couplings, except drivers using a car which retains the standard tank.

8.3.3 The RACB Sport and the Motorsport UK cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use of any fuel.

8.3.4 The RACB Sport reserves the right to check the fuel of any competitor at any time.

8.4. Distribution procedure Refuelling Zone All competitors may only refuel in the refuelling zone. Practise / QS and Shakedown: • Competitors must ensure that they have enough fuel on board to complete the Qualifying / Shakedown

as refuelling is forbidden in the Qualifying/Shakedown service area. Location of refuelling zone: • At the crossing of N308 and N38, GPS coordinates N 50°51’04.8’’ E 2°50’40.1” (see Roadbook). Team members are not allowed to access refuelling zone. Refuel zone opening hours: Thursday 1 October 13:00 - 19:00 Friday 2 October 13:00 - 22:30 Saturday 3 October 09:00 - 21:00

9. Reconnaissance of Special Stages Reconnaissance will be according to FIA RRSR Art. 35. The schedule for the reconnaissance is published in Appendix 2 of these supplementary regulations. A recce car noticed without the tracking device will be reported to the Stewards.

9.1. Registration procedure Recce cars must be registered with a separate form. Each car must be identified with a reconnaissance car number supplied by the organiser. Rally cars used in the event may not be used for reconnaissance. Option 1 Tuesday 29 September 13:30 - 19:00 Option 2 Wednesday 30 September 08:00 - 13:00 Location: Rally HQ - Neermarkt, 8900 Ypres

9.1.1 Reconnaissance registration form This form will be available together with the entry form and must be finalised, duly completed latest by Tuesday 29 September 13:00.

9.1.2 Participation in reconnaissance only Any driver holding an appropriate international license but not entered in the rally may apply to take part in the reconnaissance. The regulations on reconnaissance must be respected in their entirety. A registration form for this purpose will be sent upon request (e-mail: [email protected]).


The final permission for taking part in recce is left to the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. An administrative fee of EUR 300 will be charged.

9.2. Specific regulations During reconnaissance, all national traffic regulation must be followed, including but not limited to the speed limits. Please note that the Special Stages will not be closed to public traffic during reconnaissance. The organizer may reduce the allowed speed individually by marking the areas in the road book and along the route. Speeding during reconnaissance and / or shakedown will penalised according to FIA RRSR Art 34.2. See also SR Appendix 7 – Speed limits.

9.2.1 Passages Crews are authorised to drive a maximum of 2 times through each special stage in accordance to the schedules given in Appendix 2. The passages must be driven in the same direction as the rally, at a reduced speed and fully respecting the Traffic Laws. Special stages that are run twice during the rally may only be driven as one stage during recce. All passages through the special stages will be recorded by GPS tracking device. Time cards will be used. Teams/crews will only be permitted to enter and leave special stages only through the start and finish controls. Further random checks may also be carried out within the special stages.

9.3. Collection of speed control checking device/safety tracking system All reconnaissance cars must be equipped with a Safety Tracking System/Speed control device. This device can be collected according the programme in chronological order (SR Art. 3). A recce car without device will be treated as illegal recce and reported to the Stewards.

10. Administrative checks

10.1. Documents to be presented To keep the time required for the administrative checks to the necessary minimum, make sure to bring and present the following documents: • Competitor’s license • Driver’s and co-driver’s competition licenses • Driver’s and co-driver’s ID cards/passports • Driver's and Co-driver's valid driving licences (non-EU resident drivers and co-drivers must present a

driving license valid in the EU) • ASN authorisation for foreign competitors (if required) • Completion of all details on the entry form • Car registration papers • Car insurance cover certificate (Green card or other certificate stating that the policy to which this

certificate relates satisfies the requirements of the relevant law applicable in Belgium and France) • Authorization of the owner of the car if he is not one of the drivers

10.2. Timetable See programme (SR Art. 3) Location: Rally Office – Neermarkt 9, 8900 Ypres Option 1 Tuesday 29 September 13:30 - 20:00 Option 2 Wednesday 30 September 08:00 - 12:00 Exact time for the administrative checks shall be chosen in the entry platform. Any later changes are to be made by Entrant online. Time slots chosen for the administrative checks will be published in the Competitor’s section.


11. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking

11.1. Scrutineering, venue and time Cars may be presented at scrutineering by a representative of the team. See programme (SR Art. 3) Location: Škoda Lagrou Pilkemseweg 117, 8900 Ypres Date and time: Wednesday 30 September 18:00 - 22:00 Thursday 1 October 07:00 - 15:00

11.1.1 Scrutineering, mandatory documents • Cars’ complete certified homologation • SOS / OK board (DIN A3 format)

For each car of the FIA Priority Drivers, one spare gearbox and one set of spare differentials (front and/or centre and/or rear) may be used in each rally. These spare components and those fitted to the car will be marked/sealed at initial scrutineering. These cars must have their sump guards removed for sealing of gearboxes and differentials and be kept with the car for the purpose of weighting. At scrutineering, all competitors must present their car together with the extra headlights, which they will use during the rally. The installation of the tracking system will only be checked at TC0.

11.1.2 Timetable for scrutineering See programme (SR Art. 3) Exact time for the scrutineering shall be chosen in the entry platform. Any later changes are to be made by Entrant online. Exact time for the administrative checks shall be chosen in the entry platform. Any later changes are to be made by Entrant online. Time slots chosen for the scrutineering will be published in the Competitor’s section.

11.2. Mud flaps See ISC Appendix J, Article 252.7.7.

11.3. Windows See ISC Appendix J, Article 253.11

11.4. Drivers’ safety equipment All items of clothing including helmets and FHR (Front Head Restraint) intended to be used, e.g. HANS devices, must be presented for scrutineering. They shall be checked for compliance with Appendix L, Chapter III.

11.5. Noise level The maximum noise level permitted on road sections is 95 db. Cars not complying with this rule will not be allowed to start. The noise will be measured with a sonometer regulated at “A” and “SLOW”, placed at an angle of 45 degrees to and 50 cm from the exhaust outlet, with the car’s engine running at 3 500 rpm.

11.6. Special national requirements

• Belgian registered cars need a certificate of C.T.A. (Automobiel Keuring / Contrôle Technique); • Each car must be equipped with one red reflective triangle and a first aid kit in conformity with EU

traffic regulations;


• Two belt cutters must be carried on board at all times. They must be easily accessible to driver and co-driver when seated with fastened seat belts.

Two-way radio communication The approved GSM (mobile) telephones are exempted from licensing. License for another radio transmitter must be applied for at the Belgian authority in charge: B.I.P.T. Ellipse Building, Building C Boulevard du Roi Albert II 35 B, B-1030 Brussels Tel: +32 (0)2 226 88 88 Fax: +32(0)2 226 88 03 Any infringement of the law will render the broachers liable for legal procedures and if their frequencies interfere with the Organisation network, immediate sanctions will be requested.

11.7. Safety tracking system

11.7.1 Collection All cars must be fitted with a 4RALLY Pointer STS equipment ver. 31x (STS) device provided by the organiser. The STS devices will be distributed during the material collection (see SR Art 3.2.) against the cash deposit of a EUR 200 guarantee refundable upon timely, undamaged return. Foreign competitors from outside the Eurozone, will be allowed to deposit a cash guarantee in their national currency for the equivalent value of EUR 200. Envelope will be sealed at the moment of the deposit.

11.7.2 Installation and inspection Team/crew are personally responsible for mounting STS equipment. Same STS device must be mounted, and the sticker must be placed into the recce/rally car during reconnaissance and race including Qualifying stage and Shakedown(s). During reconnaissance device must be in a visible place, so Marshals or other Officials will be able to identify it. Officials, appointed by the Organiser, will inspect if the equipment has been fitted correctly and the informational sticker, containing contact phone number of the rally control centre, has been placed to the dedicated area on co-driver’s door. Team/crew, that has fitted the equipment incorrectly, must fit it correctly before start of the rally.

11.7.3 Use If the crew stops in the special stage, “SOS” or “OK” button must be pressed within 30 seconds. Team/crew that has stopped in the special stage must ASAP inform rally control concerning the reason of stopping. Contact number can be found on informational sticker. In case the team/crew receives electronic Red Flag hazard signal (loud sound signal, and yellow led lights up), “OK” button must be pressed in hold for 1 sec in order to confirm message receiving to rally control centre. The crew must immediately reduce speed and follow the instructions of marshals. For the infringement of usage of “SOS” and “OK” signals, the team/crew can be fined according by the Stewards. Any manipulation or disconnecting of the device will be considered as unauthorized reconnaissance and reported to the stewards by the Clerk of the Course. See Rally Guide 2 Appendix V “Safety Tracking System User’s Guide”.

11.7.4 Return The complete STS device kit will be dismounted by the organiser in the Parc fermé End of Rally. In case of an earlier retirement the competitor can return the complete STS device kit to Rally HQ (Neermarkt, 8900 Ypres) Friday 2 October 23.00 - 24.00 or Saturday 3 October 09.00 – 21.30.

12. Other procedures and regulations

12.1. Start procedure and order There is no Ceremonial start.


The Rally start will take place on Friday 2 October at 16:10, from TC0 on the Start podium situated on Ypres market place. Start order and intervals during the whole rally will be in accordance with FIA RRSR Art. 41. The time interval will be 1 minute for all competitors. Starting times will be published on Friday 2 October at 14:00.

12.1.1 Electronic start procedure The start is given with a start clock. The starter does not count down but indicates that the starting clock must be looked at for the last 10 seconds. Start clock counts down to zero – go. The time registration starts when the car passes the electronic eye cell.

12.1.2 Start area Before the start, the organiser will assemble all the competing cars in a Start Area on the Grote Markt in Ypres in accordance to the following conditions: • The competing cars are summoned to check in at the Start Area entrance at TC0 20 minutes before their individual starting time of TC0. • The Start Area opens on Friday 2 October at 15:50. Marshals will assist entering the Start park in the correct order. • The competing car may be presented by a representative of the competitor. • The Start Area shall be regarded as Media Zone. No service is allowed in the Start Area. • Any lateness at the entrance TC of the Start Area is subject to a penalty of EUR 200. The start provisions specified in the RRSR will be applied.

12.2. Finish procedure Following the final service in Ypres all teams/crews will continue to the end of rally at TC 22D (holding in). From there until the end Parc fermé regulations are apply, competitors must follow instructions of the officials to drive over the finish Podium on Ypres market place. This area will be open only for officials with appropriate pass. After the finish podium ceremony, cars will be driven into the Parc fermé following the roadbook provided by the organisers under Parc fermé regulation. Cars selected for the final scrutineering will be instructed by the marshals. Prize giving: Podium ramp, Grote Markt in Ypres, Saturday 3 October at the arrival of the first cars.

12.3. Permitted early check-in Teams/crews are authorised to check in early without incurring a penalty, at: • TC PF (End Qualifying) • TC 8C (Flexi service OUT) • 8D (end of Leg 1) • TC 22D (end of Leg 2)

12.3.1 Change of time card during the rally Timecard will be issued at the time control at: TC 0, TC 5A, TC 8E, TC 12A, TC 15A, TC 19A.

12.4. Super Special Stage, regulations and order There is no Super Special Stage.

12.5. Special procedures and activities

12.5.1 Availability of participants Participants who park their vehicles in the Parc fermé upon passing the finish line, must remain available by phone (mobile) until the official final classification has been posted.

12.5.2 Classification The official final classification will not be distributed after the event, it will be published on the website on the Digital Notice Board https://www.ypresrally.com/en/content/competitors


12.5.3 Competitors safety All Competitors are invited to pay special attention to FIA RRSR Art. 53.

12.5.4 Team/crew contact number At the Administrative checks, all teams/crews must declare the number of the mobile phone, which they will carry with them on board and keep connected during the whole event or connect within 30 seconds when they stop their car during a special stage. This is part of the team/crew safety procedures of the events safety plan.

12.5.5 Road Section after Flexi Service According to FIA RRSR Art. 59.2.3, the competing car may be driven by an authorised representative of the competitor only once from TC 8C (Flexi Service C out) to TC 8D (Overnight Parc fermé in). This representative is required to follow the Roadbook for this road section to the Overnight Parc fermé. Competitors are reminded that this road section is part of the official itinerary and that hence all the applicable regulations must be respected.

12.5.6 Other points Tyre and break warming For public safety reasons, during the Shakedown test in Boezinge and Practise/Qualifying and Shakedown in Nieuwkerke, it is forbidden to warm up tyres and brakes while driving the car within the Service parks of Boezinge and Nieuwkerke. Tyre and brake warming are only tolerated in a dedicated zone leading to the start of SD/QS (Seulestraat) between the exit of the tyre marking area and TC, in straight line, without zigzagging, respecting public safety as a priority. Any infringement will be immediately reported to the Stewards. During Practise and Qualifying Stage tyres will be marked and will be part of the allocation. During Shakedown tyres will not be marked and will not be part of the allocation. Refuelling During the whole rally the refuelling area will be situated at the crossing of N308 and N38 (see details in the Roadbook). A car may be pushed out of the zone by the crew, with help of officials without incurring a penalty. Other “Judges of fact” (ISC Art 11.16) will be in charge of checking all prescriptions in relation with Service rules and Service parks. Special attention will be paid to the observance of speed limit (30 km/h) within the Service park and (5km/h) within Refuelling Area (FIA RRSR Art 61.2). Any infringement will be reported to the Stewards. During all assistance, the use of a floor cloth is obligatory and proximity of an operational adequate 6 kg fire extinguisher (per car), visibly positioned, is obligatory on every service area. Any infringement will be reported to the Stewards. On-board cameras • If required by the Organiser, an entrant must carry an on-board camera or another recording device.

This will be fitted by the Organiser and approved by the scrutineers. • The competitor of any car, which carries an on-board camera, must have the prior agreement

of the Organiser. Authorized cameras will be identified by an adhesive decal and must be mounted in the car at the time of scrutineering.

(FIA RRSR Art. 18.1) Tapes of on-board cameras may be exchanged in the media zone, in regroups or Parc fermé with the agreement of the Clerk of the Course. All such work carried out will be done under the supervision of a marshal or rally official. (FIA RRSR Art. 42.8). Media zones There will be a fenced media zone established prior to the yellow time control board at the entrance time control Technical Zone / Regroup In before the Service park and within the holding park before the podium


ceremony at the finish. The access to those media zones shall be limited to the personnel holding the appropriate pass. Testing (FIA RRSR V1A Art. 68) Entrants desiring to have private testing session in conformity with the local legislation can obtain further information by sending the entrant identity, drivers name and car´s chassis number and registration to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Shakedown Shakedown will be held on Thursday 1 October under application of FIA RRSR Art 36 just after finalising of the Qualifying Stage. The non-Gold entries must register their participation to the shakedown on their entry form and pay an additional fee of EUR 50 for Shakedown participation. There will be a Service park in Nieuwkerke village with competitor allocated areas. Only vehicles identified with SERVICE plate are allowed in the Service park in Nieuwkerke. Distance from Ypres: 18 km. Length of Shakedown: approximately 5 km Gold Entries will be allowed to participate to the Shakedown after the cars are released from the Parc fermé. Due to the limited space trailers are not allowed in the Service park of the Qualifying stage and Shakedown. Trucks longer than 10m are not allowed to leave Service park of the Qualifying stage and Shakedown before 23:00. Additionally Gold entries will be allowed to take part in Shakedown of Ypres Historic Rally taking place on Wednesday 30 September between 19:00 – 22:00 in Boezinge. Removal of cars from the Final Parc Fermé Upon authorisation by the Stewards to open the Final Parc fermé, the cars can be removed. If the above takes place following schedule, all cars must be removed before Sunday 4 October at 2:00. To collect their car, the drivers or their authorised representative must present the "Car Removal" document issued by the Organiser, to the Parc fermé marshal in charge. This document will be handed over to the competitors when they enter their car in the final Parc fermé.

12.6. Official time used during the rally Official time throughout the rally will be CET, DCF clock (Frankfurt Radio tower).

13. Identification of officials Competitors Relation Officer: red with text Scrutineers: black with text Post Chiefs: blue with text Special Stage Commanders: red with text Marshals: orange with text Timekeepers: orange with text Radio: yellow Media: green with text Doctor and Paramedic: white with text

14. Prizes Prizes for all crews will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the overall classification, FIA ERT classification and classes. Ladies Trophy A trophy will be handed over to the winning female driver and the winning female co-driver. Ignace Becquart Trophy


In addition to the general overall results of the rally an independent classification for Amateurs will be drawn, including: • All drivers not seeded by the FIA and entered in their own name or in name of their RACB licensed

drivers Entrant (for Belgian Licensed Nationals only), the car belonging to them-selves. • The list Crews included in this classification will be drawn up before the start. A trophy will be handed to the winning driver and co-driver of the Amateur Classification.

15. Final checks / Protests / Appeals

15.1. Final checks Time and location: see programme (SR. Art. 3) Any teams required to undergo final checks must immediately follow the instruction of the marshals in charge, even if this prevents them from proceeding to one or more time controls (TC). The complete original FIA homologation form and other necessary certifications must be available for final checks. For national cars the corresponding original ASN documents must be available.

15.2. Protest deposit The protest deposit is: EUR 1.000,00 If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a clearly defined part of the car, any additional deposit will be specified by the Stewards upon a proposal of the Chief Scrutineer.

15.2.1. Protest deposit for the eligible national cars conform at the article 4.3.2.1 The protest deposit is: EUR 500,00 If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a clearly defined part of the car, any additional deposit will be specified by the Stewards upon a proposal of the Chief Scrutineer.

15.3. Appeal deposit The appeal deposit for a national appeal is: EUR 2.000,00 The appeal deposit for an international appeal is published on the FIA website: https://www.fia.com/international-court-appeal

15.3.1. Appeal deposit for the eligible national cars conform at the article 4.3.2.1 The appeal deposit for a national appeal is: EUR 2.000,00 The appeal deposit for an international appeal is published on the FIA website: https://www.fia.com/international-court-appeal All protests and/or appeals must be lodged in accordance with Articles 13 and 15 of the Code and, where applicable, with the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules.


Appendix 1 – Itinerary

PRACTISE / QUALIFYING Thursday, 1 October 2020

TC Location SS dist. Liaison dist.

Total dist.

Target time

1st car due

TCP1 Seulestraat 18:00

Practice 1 5,37 00:03 18:03TCP2 Seulestraat 1,15 6,52 00:40 18:43

Practice 2 5,37 00:03 18:46TCQS Seulestraat 1,15 6,52 00:40 19:26

QS Qualifying Stage 5,37 00:03 19:29TCPF Parc fermé QS IN (Early check-in permitted) 0,67 6,04 00:12 19:41

Start order selection on Friday 2 October (Ypres podium) 12:00The above timing will be adapted after publication of the start list.

Sunrise 07:50 Sunset 19:24v.3.0 08.05.2020

Renties Ypres Rally 1-3 October 2020

Qualifying


Start LEG 1 - SECTIONS 1 & 2 Friday 2 October 2020

TC Location SS dist.Liaison

dist.

Total

dist.

Target

time

1st car

due

RZ Refuel, all competitors 3,24

0 Distance to next Refuel (31,07) (38,73) (69,8)02:20

0 Ypres Start Park OUT / Podium / Service IN 00:03 16:10

Service A - Ypres 00:150A Service A OUT 16:25

1 Reutel - 13,06 13,06 00:22 16:47

SS 1 Zonnebeke 9,48 - - - 16:50

2 Hollebeke - 8,34 17,82 00:22 17:12

SS 2 De Linde 1 8,50 - - - 17:15

3 Dries - 6,48 14,98 00:21 17:36

SS 3 Kemmelberg 1 13,09 - - - 17:39

RZ Refuel 7,61

1 Distance to next Refuel (22,69) (28,05) (50,74)

4 Pijpegale - 19,08 32,17 00:45 18:24

SS 4 Reninge 1 11,82 - - - 18:27

5 Hoge Brug - 4,88 16,70 00:20 18:47

SS 5 Vleteren 1 10,87 - - - 18:50

RZ Refuel 11,70


5A Regrouping - Technical Zone IN - 21,16 32,03 00:44 19:34

5B Regrouping - Technical Zone OUT - Service IN 00:20 19:54

Service B - Ypres (53,76) (73,00) (126,76) 00:30

5C Service OUT 20:24

6 Reutel - 13,06 13,06 00:22 20:46

SS 6 Zonnebeke 2 9,48 - - - 20:49

7 Hollebeke - 8,34 17,82 00:22 21:11

SS 7 De Linde 2 8,50 - - - 21:14

8 Dries - 6,48 14,98 00:21 21:35

SS 8 Kemmelberg 2 13,09 - - - 21:38

8A Technical Zone IN - 8,57 21,66 00:35 22:13

8B Technical Zone OUT - Flexi Service IN 00:03 (22:16)

Flexi Service C - Ypres (31,07) (36,45) (67,52) 00:45

8C Flexi Service OUT * (23:01)

8D Parc Fermé IN * - 4,89 4,89 00:15 (23:16)

All cars (except restarting crews) must enter Parc Fermé no later than: 01:36

Leg 1 Totals 84,83 114,34 199,17

* Early arrival is permitted Sunrise 07:51 Sunset 19:22v.3.0 08.05.2020

Section 2

Section 1

Renties Ypres Rally 1-3 October 2020


LEG2 - SECTIONS 3, 4, 5 & 6 Saturday 3 October 20200

TC Location SS dist. Liaison dist.

Total dist.

Target time

1st car due

02:108E Parc Fermé OUT 00:03 08:15

8F Service D IN - 5,86 5,86 00:14 08:29

Service D - Ypres (10,75) (10,75) 00:158G Service D OUT 08:44

RZ Refuel 3,24


9 Groene Jager - 7,71 7,71 00:22 09:06

SS 9 Dikkebus 1 12,53 - - - 09:0910 Franse Beek - 1,41 13,94 00:15 09:24

SS 10 Westouter-Boeschepe 1 20,33 - - - 09:2711 Wulvergem - 13,32 33,65 00:35 10:02

SS 11 Wijtschate 1 11,63 - - - 10:0512 Mesen Cathedrale - 4,30 15,93 00:18 10:23

SS 12 Middelhoek/Mesen 1 7,95 - - - 10:2612A Regrouping - Technical Zone IN - 8,70 16,65 00:24 10:50


Service E - Ypres (52,44) (35,44) (87,88) 00:3012C Service OUT 11:45

RZ Refuel 3,24


13 Kasteelhoek - 17,11 17,11 00:34 12:19

SS 13 Zillebeke 1 14,37 - - - 12:2214 St. Jan - 9,35 23,72 00:25 12:47

SS 14 Langemark 1 8,65 - - - 12:5015 St.-Jan-ter-Biezen - 18,54 27,19 00:35 13:25

SS 15 Watou 1 14,02 - - - 13:2815A Regrouping - Technical Zone IN - 17,55 31,57 00:40 14:08


Service F - Ypres (37,04) (62,55) (99,59) 00:3015C Service OUT 15:03

RZ Refuel 3,24


16 Groene Jager - 7,71 7,71 00:22 15:25

SS 16 Dikkebus 2 12,53 - - - 15:2817 Franse Beek - 1,41 13,94 00:15 15:43

SS 17 Westouter-Boeschepe 2 20,33 - - - 15:4618 Wulvergem - 13,32 33,65 00:35 16:21

SS 18 Wijtschate 2 11,63 - - - 16:2419 Mesen Cathedrale - 4,30 15,93 00:18 16:42

SS 19 Middelhoek/Mesen 2 7,95 - - - 16:4519A Regrouping - Technical Zone IN - 8,70 16,65 00:24 17:09


Service G - Ypres (52,44) (35,44) (87,88) 00:30

Renties Ypres Rally 1-3 October 2020Section 3

Section 4Section 5


19C Service OUT 18:04

RZ Refuel 3,24


20 Kasteelhoek - 17,11 17,11 00:34 18:38

SS 20 Zillebeke 2 14,37 - - 18:41

21 St. Jan - 9,35 23,72 00:25 19:06

SS 21 Langemark 2 8,65 - - - 19:09

22 St.-Jan-ter-Biezen - 18,54 27,19 00:35 19:44

SS 22 Watou 2 14,02 - - - 19:47

22A Regrouping - Technical Zone IN - 17,55 31,57 00:40 20:27


Service H - Ypres (37,04) (62,55) (99,59) 00:1222C Service OUT 20:42

22D Holding IN - Podium 1,30 1,30 00:09 20:51

Parc Fermé IN (early check in allowed) 2,43 2,43 (0:20)

Parc Fermé regulation from TC23D to final scrutineering and/or final Parc Fermé Ter Waarde

Leg 2 Totals 178,96 205,57 384,53

* Early arrival is permitted Sunrise 07:53 Sunset 19:20v.3.0 08.05.2020

SS Liaison Total %

Friday 2 October 2020 84,83 114,34 199,17 42,59%Sections 1 & 2 - 8 Special StagesSaturday 3 October 2020 - 14 Special Stages 178,96 205,57 384,53 46,54%Sections 3, 4, 5, 6Total - 22 Special Stages 263,79 319,91 583,70 45,19%

Section 6

TOTALS OF THE RALLY


Appendix 2 – Reconnaissance schedule

Wednesday 30 Sep Stage

Allowed Time SS km

Tot SS km x2

SS Zonnebeke 09:00-13:30 9,48 18,96 SS Zillebeke 14,37 28,74 SS Hollebeke 8,50 17,00 SS Kemmelberg 13,09 26,18 SS Boezinge 14:00-17:30 Gold entries only SS Mesen 14:30-17:30 7,95 15,9 SS Wijtschate 11,63 23,26 SS Langemark 8,65 17,3

Totals 73,67 147,34

Thursday 1 Oct Stage

Allowed Time SS km

Tot SS km X2

Shakedown Nieuwkerke

09:00-12:00 5,37 10,74

SS Reninge 09:00-15:00 11,82 23,64 SS Vleteren 10,87 21,74 SS Watou 14,02 28,04 SS Westouter-Boeschepe

20,33 40,66

SS Dikkebus 12,53 25,06 Totals 74,94 149,88

It is strictly forbidden to recce at any other times. Checks will be done by authorities and the Organiser (see Art 9 here above). Crews must always drive in the direction of the special stage, so under no circumstance crew/teams can drive in opposite direction of the stage or cross the stage. Any infringements will be reported to the Stewards. Exceptionally during the reconnaissance of SS Reninge, in between 2 passages it will be allowed to drive a part in opposite direction of the special stage as per the map provided in the Roadbook. During the reconnaissance, further checks may also be carried out within special stages and an official FIA stop sign will be placed to identify the location. Team/crew must stop whenever they meet such point.


Appendix 3 – Competitors Relations Officer

Boudewijn Baertsoen License nr: 2288 Tel: +32 498 868 906

Clément Masclef License nr: 9632 Tel: +32 471 900 148

Robert Lyttle License nr: 0192 Tel: +32 471 906 103

The CRO’s schedule will be posted on the Official Notice Board.


Appendix 4 – Decals and positioning of supplementary advertising Additional identification – front window There will be an additional competition number – black numbers in a white square box, to be placed on the top right corner of the windscreen as per French legislation.

Compulsory advertising (all competitors except Motorsport UK BRC registered teams/crews) RACB Sport reserves the right for the publicity for the events that count towards the Belgian Rally Championship 2020. The location for this will be determined in the supplementary regulations of the rally. Every participant in a round of the 2020 Belgian Rally Championship is obliged to carry two stickers on the car. These stickers will be made available during the collection of materials and are part of the compulsory advertising of the event. (RACB BRCSR Art. 29 2020)

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Compulsory advertising (Motorsport UK BRC registered crews only) Competitors’ cars registered for 2020 must display the official Championship decals at all times during the event, including shakedowns which are held within the timetable of the rally. 1. Event Plate – supplied by each rally organiser 2. Championship sponsor door panel = 270mm x 450mm 3. Championship windscreen decal = 1280mm x 185mm (2020 Motorsport UK BRCSR Art. 9.2)

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Door numbers for all competitors Uneven starting numbers:

- Left door: BLAKLADER - Right door: JOBFIXERS

Even starting numbers

- Left door: PRO OUTDOOR PEOPLE - Right door: BLAKLADER


Appendix 5 – Extracts from FIA ISC Appendix L relating to overalls, helmets and any other safety requirements All competitors are reminded of Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code, in particular its Chapter III - Drivers’ Equipment. Helmets (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 1) All crews must wear crash helmets homologated to one of the following FIA standards: • 8858-2002 or 8858-2010 (Technical List N°41), • 8859-2015 (Technical List N°49), • 8860-2004 or 8860-2010 (Technical List N°33), or • 8860-2018 or 8860-2018-ABP (Technical List N°69) Frontal Head Restraint (FHR, Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 3) All crews must use FIA approved FHR systems homologated to FIA standard 8858. Approved FHRs, anchorages and tethers are listed in Technical List N° 29. See also helmet compatibility chart in Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 3.3. Flame-resistant clothing (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 2) All drivers and co-drivers must wear overalls as well as gloves (optional for co-drivers), long underwear, a balaclava, socks and shoes homologated to the FIA 8856-2000 standard (Technical List N°27) or 8856-2018 (Technical List N° 74). Please pay special attention to the prescriptions of Art. 2 concerning embroidery and printing on flame-resistant clothing (manufacturer certificates etc.) as well as concerning the correct wearing of the clothing elements! See also Regional Rally Sporting Regulations, Article 53.1. Biometric Devices (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 2.1) Drivers may wear a device to collect biometric data during racing. • If the biometric device is integrated into a protective garment homologated to FIA Standard 8856, the

garment shall be homologated to FIA Standards 8856 and 8868-2018. • If the biometric device is a stand-alone device, then the device must be homologated to FIA Standard

8868-2018 only. This device must be worn in addition to the garment homologated to FIA Standard 8856.

Wearing of jewellery (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 5) The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start. Related links: FIA International Sporting Code and appendices: https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/123 FIA Technical Lists: https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/761


Appendix 6 – Qualifying stage with practise (FIA RRSR V1 Art. 37) 37.1 General 37.1.1 A Practise / Qualifying Stage will be organised for all FIA Priority Drivers and Gold entries (driving RC2 or RGT cars), to establish the rally, start order until at least the first regroup following a 45-minute service, always subject to Art. 41.1. This stage will become a shakedown stage for other competitors after Qualifying is complete. 37.1.2 All FIA Priority drivers must participate in Qualifying. 37.1.3 The Practise / Qualifying stage shall: - be run as if it were a stage run during the rally and include all the appropriate safety measures, - form part of the rally programme, but not part of the rally results, - be representative of the rally. 37.2 Running of practise 37.2.1 A Practise stage will be organised with the purpose of being both a media and promotional opportunity and for competitors to trial their cars. 37.2.2 The eligible drivers may complete a maximum of 2 passages of Practise following the start list and timecards published by the organisers. The start list will be posted at the time communicated by the organisers in the SR and timecards will be issued for the Practise and QS. 37.3 Breakdown during practise A competitor whose car is unable to complete the Practise stage will be required to wait for the organisers to transport the car to the end of the stage after the Practise session has finished. 37.5 Running of the Qualifying stage 37.5.1 After the 2 passages allowed for practice, Priority drivers will start the Qualifying stage in the order of the current European Rally Championship classification for Drivers with a 1-minute interval between each car for asphalt rallies and a 2-minute interval for gravel rallies. 37.5.2 The driver and co-driver entered must be on board the car throughout the Qualifying stage. 37.5.3 The Stewards shall decide the order of drivers who have not been classified in the previous European Rally Championship for Drivers. 37.5.4 A starting list will be published at a time indicated in the rally Supplementary Regulations. The procedures stipulated for the start of a special stage will apply. 37.5.5 In the event of a dead heat in Qualifying, the competitors concerned will be classified in the order of their start numbers. 37.5.6 If permitted in the Supplementary Regulations of the rally, Priority drivers may also participate in the Shakedown stage. 37.6 Non-participation or breakdown during Qualifying stage 37.6.1 Any car which breaks down during the Qualifying stage or during the following road section will be transported to the Parc fermé by the organisers once the Qualifying stage has finished. 37.6.2 Any driver who does not participate or does not correctly complete the Qualifying stage will be seeded last on the start list. If more than one driver does not complete the stage, start positions will be chosen in the order of the start number. 37.7 Parc fermé after the Qualifying stage Any service on a car once it has started the Qualifying stage is prohibited. All cars which participate in the Qualifying stage must immediately and directly be brought to the Parc fermé designated by the organiser and remain there until released by the Stewards. After the release, they can join the Shakedown stage. 37.8 Attribution of starting positions The top 15 competitors entered with cars of class RC2 or RGT will choose their start position for the rally according to the results of the Qualifying stage. 37.8.1 The fastest driver will choose his position first, then the second, followed by the third etc. 37.8.2 All other competitors will be seeded in the start list, in their respective classification of the Qualifying Stage. 37.8.3 Any driver who does not arrive on time to choose his position will automatically choose his position last. 37.8.4 The location and time of day of this procedure must be specified in the rally supplementary regulations.


37.9 Late or early check-in Any late or early check-in to the time control preceding the start of the Qualifying stage (TCQS) will be considered as an incorrect participation and Art. 37.6.2 will apply. 37.10 False start Any false start during the Qualifying stage, particularly one made before the signal has been given, will be considered as an incorrect participation and Art. 37.6.2 will apply. 37.11 Service From the beginning of the timetable for Practise until the individual start time of the Qualifying stage service may only be carried out in the Service park designated by the organiser for this purpose. 37.12 Technical requirements For applicable cars, the engine, the complete transmission and the mechanical parts must be sealed.


Appendix 7 – Speed limits during reconnaissance and road sections General National Traffic rule: Immediate withdrawal of the driving licence for 15 days + fine of EUR 550,00 up to EUR 2.750,00 in case of: • Exceeding the maximum speed limit in whatever the circumstances on any road (see table below) • Exceeding the maximum speed limit in very bad weather conditions, i.e. in the event of fog or snowfall

reducing visibility to less than 100m, and in case of heavy rain, on any road. • In possession of a radar detecting device. Foreign drivers must, pay the fine immediately on the spot. The vehicle will be seized on the spot when payment is refused.

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