manateq qatar cross-country rally
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MANATEQ QATAR CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY
21/26 February 2019
RALLY GUIDE V.1
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INDEX
Appendix I – Itinerary Auto 30
1. Introduction & Welcome 2
2. Past Winners 3
3. Organization contact details 4
4. Programme 6
5. Entry Details 8
6. Service Park 11
7. Accommodation & Recommended Hotels 12
8. Qatar Visa information 13
9. Shipping Procedure 14
10. Administrative checks 18
11. Scrutineering 19
12. Briefing 20
13. Ceremonial Start 20
14. Prizes 20
15. Finish of the Rally / Finish Procedure 21
16. Final Parc Fermé 22
17. Media 22
18. Medical and Safety Services 23
19. FAQ 23
20. Location of QMMF / LCSC 24
21. Qatar General Information and Useful Numbers 25
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1.0 Introduction & Welcome Message
Welcome to the 2019 Qatar Cross Country Rally!
We are delighted to announce that the Manateq Qatar Cross-Country Rally will be
the opening round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies for the first time
in 2019. The event will take place on February 21-26.
We have again tweaked the format for the 2019 edition of the event. Our start
ceremony and prize giving will both take place at the fabulous location of the Pearl
and will feature live television coverage.
Cross-country rallies are designed to be staged over a variety of terrain and are
intended to prove the skills and endurance of competitors, and the reliability of
their machines. It is therefore with a great sense of excitement and pride that Qatar
Motor and Motorcycle Federation, has the honor of hosting the Qatar Cross-
Country Rally! We would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Jean Todt the
FIA President, for the direction and the support he has given to the development
of the Cross-Country Rally discipline.
So welcome to each and every one of you; teams, organizers, FIA officials, media,
sponsors and spectators to participate in one of the most testing events in the
world.
Once again, thank you for this opportunity and welcome to the 2019 Qatar Cross-
Country Rally!
Sincerely yours,
Abdulrahman Al-Mannai
President
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2.0 Past Winners
2.1 Auto
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3.0 Organization Contact Details
3.1 Permanent Secretariat
Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation
Lusail Sports Arena,
Al Wusail, North Relief Road
P.O. Box 8708 Doha,
State of Qatar
Tel.: +974 4437 9884/5
Fax: +974 4437 9732
E-mail:
Websites:
www.qmmf.com
www.qatarcrosscountry.com
3.2 Rally Headquarters / Hours of operation
Thursday, 21 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Friday, 22 Feb 08.00h / 20.00h
Saturday, 23 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Sunday, 24 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Monday, 25 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Tuesday, 26 Feb 06.30h / 21.00h
The Front Desk of the Rally HQ will be located inside the Lusail Sports Arena,
3.3 Official Notice Board – Located
Until 26th February - Available in our official QCCR website,
www.qatarcrosscountry.com
From 21st to 26
th February 2019 - Near to the entrance to the Lusail Arena
3.4 Competitors Relation Officer
David Patterson
Contact Number : +44 7980 613944
Email : [email protected]
3.5 Media Contact details during the Rally
Contact Person/s:
Abdulaziz Zein Mohsen Hussain
Local Media Relations Officer
Contact Number : +974 5504 8482
Email : [email protected]
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3.6 Key officials
AUTO
Chairman: Abdulrahman Abdullateef Al-Mannai
Members:
Sultan Zaher Al-Muraikhi
Abdulrazaq Al- Kuwari
Stewards of the Meeting
Chairman Uwe Schmidt
FIA Steward Alexander Kovatchev
ASN Steward Sultan Zaher Al-Muraikhi
Secretary to the Stewards Sonia Martinez
FIA Observers and Delegates
FIA Observer Tba
FIA Technical Delegate Lionel Carre
FIA Assistant Technical Delegate Tba
Route Verification Team Thierry Magnaldi
Alain Guehennec
Senior Officials
Clerk of the Course – Auto Pedro Almeida
Deputy COC – Auto Rashid Al Sulaiti
Chief Safety Officer Tba
Deputy Chief Safety Officer Zia Rehman
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amr Aboulwafa
Competitors’ Relations Officers David Patterson
Chief Scrutineer Phillip Smeed
Service Park Coordinator Karl Heinz
Results Coordinator Mario Bandeira (Cronobandeira)
Secretary of the Meeting Angelene Lapuz
Media Relations Officer Neil Perkins
Local Media Relations Officer Abdulaziz Zein Mohsen Hussain
Logistic Manager Mawia Zeyada
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4.0 Programme
4.1 BEFORE THE RALLY WEEK
Sunday, 23 December
Issuing of the Supplementary Regulations
(Subjected to FIA Approval)
Website
Opening date for entries Rally Office
Issuing of Rally Guide 1 Website
Tuesday, 22 January
17.00h Closing date for entries with reduced fees Rally Office
Tuesday, 05 February
17.00h Closing date for entries Rally Office
Tuesday, 12 February
17.00h Publication of the entry list
Website
Issuing of Rally Guide 2
4.2 RALLY WEEK
Sunday, 17 February
08.00h Bivouac opens Lusail Sports Arena
Thursday, 21 February
07.00/20.00h Rally Office opens
Lusail Sports Arena
From 07.30h Administrative checks / Collection of materials and
documents
Issue of the Road Book for SS1
From 09.00h Scrutineering
16.00h 1st Stewards Meeting
16.30h Publication of the start list for Ceremonial Start and for Leg
1
17.00/17.30h Cars enter the pre-start holding area
Doha 17.45h Pre-event press conference
18.30h Ceremonial Start
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Friday, 22 February
08.00/20.00h Rally Office opens
Lusail Sports Arena
09.00h Pre-event briefing
10.00/10.30h Cars enters the pre-start holding area
11.00h Start of the Rally
From 16.00h Issue of the Road Book for SS2
18.00h Publication of the start list for Leg 2
Saturday, 23 February
07.00/20.00h Rally Office opens
Lusail Sports Arena
07.30h Start of Leg 2
From 16.00h Issue of the road book for SS 3
18.00h Publication of the start list for Leg 3
Monday, 25 February
07.00/20.00h Rally Office opens
Lusail Sports Arena
07.30h Start of Leg 4
From 16.00h Issue of Road Book for SS6
18.00h Publication of the Start list for Leg 5
Tuesday, 26 February
06.30/21.00h Rally Office opens
Losail Sports
Arena
07.00h Start of Leg 5
After TC6B Post-event scrutineering
17.30h Post-event press conference
Doha
18.00h Finish Ceremony
19.00h Publication of the Provisional Final Classification Lusail Sports Arena
Sunday, 24 February
07.00/20.00h Rally Office opens
Lusail Sports Arena
07.30h Start of Leg 3
From 16.00h Issue of Road Book for SS4 & SS5
18.00h Publication of the Start list for Leg 4
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5.0 Entry Details
Closing date for entries
With reduced fees: Tuesday, 22 January 2019 at 17h00 (local time)
With normal fees : Tuesday, 05 February 2019 at 17h00(local time)
*Please note that only entries with the full payment before the due date will be accepted
Entry procedure
Entries must be submitted as specified in Article 10 of the 2019 FIA Cross-Country
Rally General Prescriptions.
Those wishing to take part in the rally must register and fill in the electronic entry
form available at the FIA website duly completed before the closing date of entries.
The entry will only be accepted if accompanied by the total amount of the entry fee.
To be accepted, the competitor must send proof of payment of the entry fees by
email to the rally secretariat ([email protected]) by the closing date of
entries.
The following documents must be attached to the same email:
Photocopies of the competitor, driver and co-driver competition licenses
Photocopies of the driver and co-driver driving licences
Photocopy of the first page of the car homologation form for the entered car
(for T2 and T4 vehicles only)
FIA Technical Passport no. of the entered car
In compliance with the FIA International Sporting Code, foreign entrants/drivers
must be in possession of the approval of their own ASN which must accompany the
entry form or be produced at administrative checks at the latest. With the submission
of the entry form, each foreign entrant and/or driver/co-driver declares that he/she is
in possession of this authorisation.
In order to score points in the Drivers and Co-Drivers Cup classifications, and in the
associated Cups (T2 and T3), competitors may register with the FIA before the entry
closing date of the first rally entered under the driver’s/co-driver’s name by using the
registration form which can be found on the FIA website.
In order to score points in the Team Cup classifications, and in the associated Cups
(T2 and T3), competitors may register with the FIA before the entry closing date of
the first rally entered under a team name by using the registration form which can be
found on the FIA website
Any competitor wishing to take part in a World Cup event must fill in the online
entry form before the event closing date; this applies to ALL competitors.
The online entry form is available at the following address:
https://registrations.fia.com. Any competitor registered in a World Cup event as per
the above procedure is eligible to score points in the World Cup and in the
associated Cups.
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Number of competitors accepted
The maximum number of entrants will be 80. If more than 80 entries are received
the organizer reserves the right to decide which entries among the non-priority
drivers will be accepted.
Groups and Classes:
*There will be a two-wheel drive category within Group T1.
Group & Class Vehicle
T1.1 T1 4x4 Petrol
T1.2 T1 4x4 Diesel
T1.3 T1 4x2 Petrol
T1.4 T1 4x2 Diesel
T2.1 T2 Petrol
T2.2 T2 Diesel
T3 P T3 4x4
T3 S T3 4x2
T4.1 T4 with a nominal cylinder capacity of 10.000 cc or
over
T4.2 T4 with a nominal cylinder capacity of less than
10.000 cc
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5.1 AUTO Entry fees / Package
Overseas Entries Gulf & Qatar Entries
T1, T2 & T3 T4 T1, T2 & T3 T4
Entry Fee
Until 22 January 2019 US$ 6,970 US$ 8,310 QAR 11,100 QAR 14,800
Until 05 February 2019 US$ 8,400 US$ 9,940 QAR 12,400 QAR 17,700
Included
Fuel 600 L 600 L 600 L 600 L
1 night at hotel (1) YES YES YES YES
5 nights bivouac YES YES YES YES
Visa (if required) (2) YES YES YES YES
Drinking Water YES YES YES YES
Liaison Officer Services YES YES YES YES
Repatriation insurance YES YES NO NO
Public Liability insurance YES YES YES YES
Road legal insurance (3) YES YES NO NO
Not included
Tracking system rental (4) 175,00 € 175,00 € 175,00 € 175,00 €
GPS / Sentinel rental (5) 455,00 € 455,00 € 455,00 € 455,00 €
Shipping
Accommodation
Travel (flights)
Service vehicle registration
(service book & plates) US$ 340 US$ 340 QAR 1,250 QAR 1,250
Service personnel (per person) -
5 nights bivouac US$ 370 US$ 370 QAR 1,360 QAR 1,360
Visa for non-competitor (2) US$ 55 US$ 55 QAR 200 QAR 200
(1) 1 Twin room on BB basis
(2) To be applied by 02 Feb the latest. After this date it is not possible to process the visa
(3) 15 days
(4) Competitor is required to pay a refundable deposit of 250,00 €
(5) Competitor is required to purchase fitting kit, bracket, power lead and antenna and to
pay a refundable deposit of 1,700.00 €
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5.2 Payment details
All entry fees must be paid by bank transfer, to the following bank account:
Beneficiary Name : Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation
Bank : Qatar International Islamic Bank
Account Number : 1111-410066-001
IBAN : QA15 QIIB 0000 0000 1111 4100 6600 1
Branch : Main Branch Grand Hamad Avenue, P.O. Box No. 664, Doha-Qatar
Swift Code : QIIBQAQA
A copy of the bank transfer has to be attached to the application form.
Please ensure that the entrant’s name and account holder are included as reference on all
bank transfers.
Any bank charges incurred must be paid by the entrants in addition to the entry fees.
Cheques are not accepted.
6.0 Service Park
6.1 Location
Located in the premises of Lusail Sports Arena
( 25º 28 .947’ N 51º 27.670’E)
6.2 Bivouac Access
From 17 February 2019 at 08.00h
Only duly accredited vehicles with the plates provided by the
organization will be allowed to access to the Service Park.
6.3 Available Services
5.3.1 General lighting in the whole bivouac
5.3.2 Toilets (male / female)
5.3.3 Showers (male / female)
5.3.4 Waste Containers
5.3.5 Oil drums
5.3.6 General Security
5.3.7 WIFI
5.3.8 Restaurant
5.3.8.1 Breakfast from 04:30 to 09:00
5.3.8.2 Lunch from 12:00 to 16:00
5.3.8.3 Dinner from 18:45 to 21:00
5.3.9 Car and Bikes washing Area (outside of the service park area)
5.3.10 Medical Facility
5.3.11 Refueling Area ( Petrol and diesel) – to be confirmed
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6.4 Space in the Service Park
When allocating teams in the service park Priority will be given to the main team first, then
the rest of the teams which will be participating in the QCCR championship.
6.5 Service Park contact Information
Mr. Hassan Turkey
Mobile: +97466688944
Email: [email protected]
7.0 Accommodation & Recommended Hotels
ACCOMODATION DURING RALLY INCLUDED IN ENTRY FEE
QMMF will provide,
20th
to 22nd
Feb to GCC Participants and 21st
to 22nd
Feb complimentary for all the
competitors (driver & co-driver only). The accommodating hotel is Ezdan Hotel.
Ezdan Hotel
Room rates:
Single Standard Room 250 QR (BB)
Twin Standard Room 300 QR (BB)
Contact Details:
Ezdan Hotel
West Bay, Al Dafna
P.O. Box: 23488 Doha, Qatar
Phone: + 974 4496 9630
Web: www.ezdanhotels.qa
No extra night, early check in or late checkout will be provided.
DATE LOCATION
HOTEL in DOHA BIVOUAC / PRIVATE TENT
Monday, 18 Feb 2019 Accommodation not provided by the organization
Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 Accommodation not provided by the organization
Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019 (Only GCC Participants) -
Thursday, 21 Feb 2019 (All Participants) -
Friday, 22 Feb 2019
Saturday, 23 Feb 2019
Sunday, 24 Feb 2019
Monday, 25 Feb 2019
Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019
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Hotels close to Bivouac:
Mondarian Doha Hotel Ritz Carlton
4045 5555 4484 8000
Grand Hyatt Hotel Al Rayyan Hotel
4448 1234 4489 9000
Please contact Angelene Lapuz ([email protected]) to check availability.
Other recommended hotels
*Swiss-Belhotel Doha
Tel. (974) 4407 8556 / 4407 8888
Fax. (974) 4407 8849
(S: 275/= D: 300/=)
*Century Hotel
(974) 4445 5111
(S: 225/= D: 250/=)
*Intercontinental Doha - The City
(974) 4015 8888
(S: 625/= D: 725/=)
* Fraser Suites Doha
(974) 4424 3444
(S: 340/= D: 380/=)
*Ritz Carlton
(974) 4484 8000
(S: 600/= D: 650/=)
*Intercontinental Doha
(974) 4484 4444
(S: 625/= D: 725/=)
*S - Single *D - Double
(When you’re reserving a room please kindly refer to yourself as a QMMF guest so that
you will be eligible for these special rates)
8.0 Qatar Visa Information
Visa for competitors (driver and co-driver / rider) is included in the entry fee. Visa
for non-competitors (team members) - US$ 55 / 200 QR
8.1 Visa Procedure
Fill the Visa Application (Please see website www.qatarcrosscountry.com)
Send us a clear passport copy in color (not in black and white)
Passport must have 6 months validity
Kindly send the Form & passport copy to:
Mr. Manoj Siriwardane
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Deadline: Visa must be applied before 06th February 2019. After this date it’s not possible to
request for any visas through the organization.
VISA ON ARRIVAL (DOHA AIRPORT)
The State of Qatar issues Tourist Visas on arrival for the nationals of 84 countries, they are:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil,
Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guyana,
Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta,
Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay,
Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine,
United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela,
If your nationality is not in this list, kindly send clear scanned passport copies in color to
Mr. Manoj Siriwardane, including the following reference:
Reference: 2019 Qatar Cross Country Rally
(Follow visa procedure mentioned above)
9.0 Shipping Procedure
QMMF will provide each team a 20ft equivalent space free shipping from Genoa and
Rotterdam to QMMF and return to Genoa and Rotterdam , this shipping cost will be borne by
the organization
Conditions: Teams who have submitted the form and paid the entry fees will be entitled to these
services.
Teams who will ship from Genova and Rotterdam should contact:
Impeco Sport & Event Logistics
Pa Geodis Wilson
Columbusstraat 25
3561 Ac Rotterdam – Albrandswaard
The Netherlands
Contact : Jarno Pietersen +31 621142942
: Patrick Goudart + 316 22470212
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Rotterdam Port to QMMF to Rotterdam Port
Deadline for teams to provide info-Booking - 2nd-4th Jan 2019
Deadline for Loading in Rotterdam - 8th Jan 2019
Departure Rotterdam - 18 Jan 2019
Arrival in Doha/QMMF - 11 Feb 2019 (EST.)
Delivery point for cars/ Buggy/spares in Rotterdam
Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/SF1skVoY6KS2
Genoa Port to QMMF to Genoa Port
Scheme A
Deadline for teams to provide info-Booking - 04 Jan 2019
Deadline for Loading in Genoa warehouse - 11th & 12
th Jan 2019 before
13:00Hrs
Departure Genoa - 17th Jan 2019
Arrival in Doha/QMMF - 04 Feb 2019 (EST.)
Scheme B
Deadline for teams to provide info-Booking - 12 Jan 2019
Deadline for Loading at Genoa warehouse - 18th + 19
th Jan 2019 before
13:00Hrs
Departure Genoa - 24th Jan 2019
Arrival in Doha/QMMF - 11 Feb 2019 (EST.)
Delivery point for cars/ spares in Genoa
Warehouse Distripark / Gruppo Spinelli
GENOVA VOLTRI
Location:
https://www.google.it/maps/place/Distripark+Genova+Voltri/@44.4266032,8.7749316,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x12d33ec68cb533ad:0xd81a8b8803c83d7c!8m2!3d44.4263582!4d8.7742795
Note: Cargo Insurance /ATA CARNETS to be arranged by the teams(QMMF /AGENTS will not
be responsible for any CARNETS /INSURANCE)
Carson Logistics is the official Logistics partner for QCCR 2019.
Carson Logistics is a company specialized in handling all logistics requirements
required for Qatar Cross Country Rally. With their extensive knowledge & Experience in
handling any kind of activities which are time sensitive & require safe operations. With claiming
experience in handling shipments from all over the world to deliver in Doha.
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The company inherit years of local & international expertise which makes them the ideal
company to handle these operations along with their overseas partners who share the same
enthusiasm.
Carson Logistics will handle all Customs procedure & shipment Clearance that is required in
Qatar.
Contact Information in Qatar/ Carson
Operations Manager Leo Arul +974 3314 4400 [email protected]
Projects Manager Sanjeev Menon +974 3386 7168 [email protected]
General Manager RupeshDSouza +974 5510 9301 [email protected]
Qatari Riyals Bank Details
Bank Name - Commercial Bank of Qatar (D' Ring Road Branch)
Beneficiary - Carson Logistics W.L.L
QRS A/c No. - 4700-284786-001
IBAN - QA59CBQA000000004700284786001
Swift Code - CBQAQAQA
US Dollar Bank Details
Bank Name - Commercial Bank of Qatar (D' Ring Road Branch)
Beneficiary - Carson Logistics W.L.L
USD A/c No. - 4700-284786-051
IBAN - QA67CBQA000000004700284786051
Swift Code - CBQAQAQA
9.1 Shipping Procedures and General Terms and Conditions
All vehicles will be shipped as Non Hazardous Cargo. (Fuel tank must be empty and battery
disconnected)
Shipper of the goods must provide a full set of documentation for all items for customs
purposes
Your goods are not insured, Logistics Companies not responsible for damages and missing
items.
9.2 Transportation Rules
Cars: Fuel tanks, engines and all parts making contact with fuel must be emptied and drained as
much as possible in order to avoid any risk of fuel and gas leak.
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All batteries must be disconnected and insulated
Fuel: Fuel is considered Dangerous Goods and cannot be shipped in container or airplane.
Sprays & Fluids: Please do not send any sprays/aerosols along with the cars & parts as these are
considered Dangerous/Hazardous Goods and will cause problems with local authorities.
Also please do not send any other fluids such as contact cleaner, acetone, brake cleaner etc.
We can provide a combined transport for shipping all these items and carpets/floor tiles, ahead
by sea freight to keep cost at a minimum and provide and offer and alternative solution.
Oil: Oil is not considered Hazardous Goods. As for the paperwork in Qatar we cannot use
ATA carnet, so it is required to issue a Commercial Invoice & Packing list.
Documents required by customs for clearance of any Oil Liquids
Packing list
Passport copy (pages 1 & 2) of the signatory of the power of attorney letter
Copy of the ownership title of the vehicles
Custom notice
Please note that it is NOT allowed to ship the good in the following given links:
- https://dohahamadairport.com/airport-guide/at-the-airport/security-customs - https://www.connected.qa/en/tips-faq/shipping-restrictions
Freight Forwarding - Contact details in Doha
THC at destination, customs clearance and local handling will be arranged by Carson Logistics.
Mr Sanjeev Kumar Menon
(Projects Manager)
P.O Box 30706
Doha-Qatar
Tel : +974 4423 1115
Fax : +974 4423 1100
Mobile : +974 3386 7168
Email : [email protected]
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10.0 Administrative Checks
Location
Lusail Sports Arena
Timetable
Tuesday 21 Feb from 07.30h
The exact schedule will be published by means of a bulletin.
Documents to be presented
Personal
Auto
Original entrant’s license
Original driver and co-driver competition licenses
Driver and co-driver passports or identification
Original Driver driving license
ASN authorisation for foreign drivers
Vehicle
Auto
Rally car’s registration papers
Car insurance cover certificate
Car owner’s authorization to participate in the rally
FIA Technical Passport
FIA Homologation Form (T2 and T4 vehicles)
Other
Auto
Accuracy of all other information given on the entry form
Signing of the Indemnity Form
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Location
Lusail Sports Arena
Timetable
Tuesday, 21 February from 09.00h.
11.1 Time control
Any delay on the presentation at the time control installed immediately before scrutineering will
result in the following penalties:
from 1 to 15 minutes 100,00 €
from 16 to 30 minutes 150,00 €
> 30 minutes 200,00 €
> 60 minutes Start may be denied
When checking in at the time control installed immediately before scrutineering,
competitors must comply with the following:
All rally plates, competition numbers and advertising plates must be already
fitted in the vehicle Sealing holes must have been drilled (according to
Appendix 2 of the 2019 FIA Cross Country Rally General Prescriptions)
Produce original FIA homologation form for T2 and T4 vehicles
Produce FIA Technical Passport
Produce safety helmets, head restraints (HANS) and safety clothing for
inspection for compliance to FIA safety regulations
Produce Safety Form (available at administrative checks) dully filled with the
FIA homologation for safety helmets, head restraints ( HANS ) and safety
clothing
Produce GPS in working order, fitted permanently to the vehicle
Produce the «vehicle to vehicle alarm system» in working order, fitted
permanently to the vehicle
Produce Survival kit (medical and survival equipment) as per Appendix III to the
2019 FIA Cross-Country Rally General Prescriptions
Please note that important technical changes have been implemented. Competitors need to pay
particular attention to the following changes;
• Group T3 – Minimum Weight: Article 286.5.1 of the 2019 Appendix J;
• Protective padding: Art. 283.4 of the 2019 Appendix J;
• Fuel Tank for T2: Arts 283.14 and 284.6.8 of the 2019 Appendix J;
• Fire Extinguisher for T1 and T2: Art. 283.7.1.1 of the 2019 Appendix J
• Distance between rollcage and helmet: Art. 283.8.3.2.5 of the 2019 Appendix J;
• Tinted Windows: Art. 283.11 of the 2019 Appendix J;
• Group T1 – Minimum Weight : Article 8.7 of the 2019 FIA Cross – Country Rally
General Prescriptions;
• T3 Group: Art. 8.8 of the 2019 FIA Cross Country Rally General Prescriptions;
• Refuel Couplings: Art. 33.3 of the 2019 FIA Cross‐Country Rally General Prescriptions;
11.0 Scrutineering
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• TV Rights – On-Board Cameras; Art. 49 of the 2019 FIA Cross-Country Rally General
Prescriptions;
• Survival Kit: Appendix III of the 2019 FIA Cross Country Rally General Prescriptions
12.0 Briefing
The presence of at least one of the members of the crew in the pre-event briefing that will take
place on Lusail Sports Arena on Friday, 22 February at 09.00h is compulsory.
Any crew not present at the pre-event briefing will incur a penalty of €200.00
13.0 Ceremonial Start
13.1 Location
Doha (tba)
13.2 Holding area
Cars must be driven by one of the drivers or by a team representative to the ceremonial start
holding area, where any kind of service or refuelling is forbidden.
The holding area will be under vigilance. Access to the holding area is limited to the team
members and media representatives with appropriate identification.
The exact schedule to enter the holding area will be published by means of bulletin.
Any delay on the presentation at the time control installed at the entrance of the holding are
will result in the following penalties;
from 1 to 15 minutes 100,00 €
from 16 to 30 minutes 150,00 €
> 30 minutes 200,00 €
> 60 minutes Start may be denied
14.0 Prizes
14.1 General Classification
1st 2 Trophies
2nd
2 Trophies
3rd 2 Trophies
14.2 Group T1 Classification
1st 2 Trophies + $10,000 USD
2nd
$7,000 USD
3rd $6,000 USD
4th $5,000 USD
5th $4,000 USD
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14.3 Two- wheel drive category ( within group T1) classification
1st 2 Trophies
14.4 Group T2 Classification
1st 2 Trophies + $8,000 USD
2nd
$5,000 USD
3rd $4,000 USD
4th $3,000 USD
5th $2,000 USD
14.5 Group T3 Classification
1st 2 Trophies + $6,000 USD
2nd
$4,000 USD
3rd $3,000 USD
14.6 Class awards (only classes with a minimum of 5 entrants will be awarded
1st 2 Trophies
14.7 Best Ladies crew ( both crew members must be female)
1st 2 Trophies
14.8 ‘Solo’ classification (only crews made up of one person will be considered)
1st 1 Trophy
14.9 All trophies will be awarded during the prize-giving ceremony. Pecuniary awards will
be available at the rally secretariat on 26th February , from the publication of the final
classification until 21.00
15.0 Finish of the rally / Finish Procedures
The rally will conclude at TC5B. From this point, all cars are subject to Parc Fermé rules until
the Parc Fermé is opened at the instruction of the stewards.
Post- Event scrutineering will take place as soon as possible after the arrival of the cars at TC6B.
The finish ceremony and prize giving will take place in Doha (exact location to be announced
by means of Bulletin) according to the programme.
The displacements from Lusail Sports Arena to the location of the finish ceremony and from
there back to Lusail Sports Arena will be done in a convoy under Parc Ferme regulations.
During these displacements, article 13.1 of 2019 FIA Cross- Country Rally General Prescriptions
will apply.
The attendance at the finish ceremony and prize giving is compulsory for all classified crews
and crew members must wear their approved overalls.
In the event a car is not driveable for the above procedure, this must be reported to the clerk
of the course and the crew members concerned must still attend the podium finish ceremony.
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16.0 Final Parc Fermé
Provided that the results have become final and the stewards have authorised the Parc Fermé
to be opened, all cars must be removed from Parc Fermé at the latest by 21H00 on Tuesday,
26 February.
17.0 Media
The Media Centre will be operational in the premises of Lusail Sports Arena.
From 21st
to 26th February
Contact Person:
Neil Perkins
Media Relations Officer
Contact Number :
Email : [email protected]
Media Centre opening hours
Thursday, 21 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Friday, 22 Feb 08.00h / 20.00h
Saturday, 23 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Sunday, 24 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Monday, 25 Feb 07.00h / 20.00h
Tuesday, 26 Feb 06.30h / 21.00h
Accreditation Centre opening hours
Same as Media Center opening hours.
Press Conferences
Thursday, 21st February
17:45h – Pre-event Press Conference
Location: Doha
Tuesday, 26th February
17:30 h – Post event Press Conference
Location: Doha
Complimentary Services for Media Staff
QMMF offers the following services complimentary to the media:
- Qatar entry Visa
- Bivouac
- Meals in Bivouac restaurant will be provided from 21st – 26
th February
- Media Shuttle service to follow the stages
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18.0 Medical and Safety Services
Emergency 999 (fire, police or ambulance)
Worldwide Emergency Phone Number 112
Hospitals of the rally area:
Al-Wakra Hospital
4011 4000
Al-Khor Hospital 4439 6666
Hamad General Hospital 4439 4444
19.0 FAQ
Please note that this text has not regulatory power. It is a summary of the frequently asked
questions by crews, which do not regularly take part in FIA Cross-Country events and/or are
not familiar with the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies regulations.
We recommend competitors to read carefully:
The 2019 FIA Cross-Country Rally General Prescription
The supplementary regulations of the event
19.1 Flame-resistant clothing (see Appendix L, Chapter III)
It is reminded that on the selective sections all drivers and co-drivers must wear
homologated flame-resistant clothing:
Overalls
Gloves (optional for co-drivers)
Long underwear
Balaclava
Socks
Shoes
Backing material of badges and thread used for affixing them to the overalls must be
flameproof.
19.2 FHR
Wearing FHR on the selective sections is mandatory for all drivers.
19.3 Restart
Any competitor failing to complete a leg of the rally as required by the regulations
(i.e. failure to report at the TCs at the start or finish of a day within their opening
times, or failure to complete a selective section within the maximum time allowed)
will be given a fixed penalty of “one leg” and will be allowed to start the following
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leg.
A competitor who retires from a leg but intends to restart must hand in his time card
immediately on arrival at the bivouac
For the purposes of establishing a classification all competitors with zero “leg
penalties” will be classified ahead of those with one “leg penalties” who will in turn
be classified ahead of those with two “leg penalties” and so on.
In no case may a fixed penalty be used by a competitor who has been excluded by
the Stewards.
To be included in the final classification a competitor must have checked in at the
final time control during its opening period.
20.0 Location of QMMF
Lusail Sports Arena
Al-Wusail, North Relief Road,
Doha - Qatar
20.1 Do’s and Dont’s
Please Do
16.1.1 Dress modestly. Qatar is a Muslim country and it has conservative dress
codes. Trousers are acceptable for women but avoid shorts, strappy low cut
tops, see through and transparent clothes.
16.1.2 Use Mowasalat turquoise taxis as they are safe and clean, and the majority
of the drivers speak English.
16.1.3 Drink plenty of water, especially during the hot summer. Two liters of
water per person, per day is the absolute minimum that should be drank.
16.1.4 Use a high factor sun block on all exposed skin, even in the winter,
including the tops of your feet if wearing sandals. It is highly recommended
to wear hats or caps.
16.1.5 Remember the air conditioning, which can chill you at restaurants, cinemas
and shopping malls. Take always along a light jacket as a precaution.
20.2 Please Dont’s
Take a photograph without permission of other people, including police
and armed forces, or sensitive sites. Arabic women and many older people
strongly object to being photographed.
Drink too much that your behavior is affected in public. Alcohol in Qatar is
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strictly regulated concession and there is zero tolerance for drunk driving,
rowdy behavior and drugs.
Display affection in public between men and women as if deemed to
infringe moral values, individuals may be prosecuted.
IMPORTANT WHEN DRIVING IN QATAR
1. Once you get into an accident please wait for the traffic police to come so that
you can get an Incident report.
2. Be careful in speeding & parking as radars are available everywhere in Doha
(Qatar).
3. Speeding fine goes up to 6,000/- QR. (Euro 1,100 - US$ 1,650) & further actions
will be taken by authorities depending on the violation/s.
4. If you pass through RED light the fine is 1 month in jail!
For more information please visit on the below website: www.moi.gov.qa/english
21.0 Qatar general information & Useful numbers
21.1 General Data
Full country name: State of Qatar
o Area: 11,400 square Kilometers
o Population: 2, 570,000
o Capital City: Doha
o Language: Arabic, English
Time: GMT + 3 hours
Dialling Code: +974
Electricity: 220v + 6% with frequency of 50 Hertz
Telephone: Qatar has direct dialing with 215 countries
Weights & measures: Metric
Currency: The official currency is the Qatari Riyal (QR). The Riyal exchange
rate is pegged to the US Dollar at QR 3.65
Location: Middle East, peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia
Climate: Summer lasts from May to September, and temperatures at that time
generally average 35°C (95°F), although it can get up to 50°C (122°F). The
autumn/ winter months (November-April) are much milder with pleasant, cool
evenings
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Seasonal Weather Averages in Doha
The Arabian Peninsula
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21.2 Restaurants
MEDITERRANEAN
Belgian Cafe Intercontinental Doha 4484 4444
Ciao Salwa Road (Haya Complex) 4468 9100
Corniche Mediterranean Doha Marriott Hotel 4429 8888
La Veranda Sheraton Hotel 4485 4444
Maxim Restaurant Ramada Hotel 4441 7417
Porcini Rizt Carlton 4484 8000
Seasons Movenpick Hotel Doha 4429 1111
The Italian Job Ramada Hotel 4441 7417
Lo Spaghetto Al Saad Area 4434 1601
Spice Market W Hotel 4453 5353
Bice Restaurant The Pearl 4495 38 76
TRADITIONAL ARABIC MEALS
Al Batross Museum Street 4432 8888
Al Sayyad Diplomatic Club 4484 7444
Hawa Beirut Salwa Road 4466 6001
Layali Restaurant Salwa Road 4431 0005
Assaha Restaurant – Hamad Al Kabir St, Airport Road 44355353
PERSIAN – INDIAN
Chingari Ramada Plaza hotel 44417417
Shebestan Palace Al Sadd Street 4432 4433
Taj Rasoi Doha Marriott Hotel 4429 8888
WESTERN
Ponderosa Steakhouse Ramada Junction 4435 5880
Old Manor Steakhouse Mercure Grand Hotel 4446 2222
Rick’s Country Kitchen Ras Abu Aboud Street 4443 7846
Eli France Cafe Salwa Road 4435 7222
Fish Market Intercontinental Hotel 44844444
FAR EASTERN
Asia Live! Doha Marriott Hotel 4429 8888
Laffan Restaurant Sheraton Hotel 4485 4444
Sakura Ramada Hotel 4441 7417
Captain’s Deck Movenpick Hotel Doha 4429 1111
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21.3 Rent a car
Hertz 4462 2891
National Rent-a-Car 4487 1995
Thrifty Rent-a-Car 4466 6655
Europcar 4466 0677
Alfardan Automobiles 4460 1177
Manni Auto Rent 4455 8640
Mannai Auto Rent 4455 8636
Prestige Cars 4447 7100
Al Muftah Rent-a-Car 4442 6649
Avis 4466 7744
Doha Rent-a-Car 4435 4577
Abduallah Abdulghani and
Brother's
4431 4469
21.4 Useful Numbers
Important Numbers Airlines
Country Code +974 Air France 4432 1208
Police, Fire Ambulance 999 Air India 4441 8423
Doha International Airport 4465 6666 American Airlines 4499 5737
Airport Information 4465 6347 British Airways 4432 1434
Telephone Directory 180 Delta Airlines 4483 0725
Ooredoo General Inquiries 4440 0400 KLM 4432 1208
Internet Qatar 111 Lufthansa 4431 0212
Hamad General Hospital 4439 4444 Oman Air 4432 0509
Hamad Medical Emergency 4439 2111 Qatar Airways 4449 6666
Courier Service Singapore Airlines 4499 5700
Malaysia Air Office 4444 4430 Srilankan Airlines 4444 6345
Aramex International 4450 6611 Taxis
DHL Express 4458 7888 Doha Limousine 4483 9999
Fedex Federal Express 4443 4409 Fox Transport 4462 2777
General Post Corporation 4446 4000 Karwa Taxis 4458 8888
TNT Express Worldwide 4462 2262
UPS (United Parcel Service) 4432 2444
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EMBASSIES IN DOHA
Belgium
Tel: +974 4493 1499
Fax: +974 4493 0151
Online: [email protected]
Japan
Tel: +974 4484 0888
Fax: +974 4483 2178
Online:
Slovenia
(Egypt)
Tel +20-2-7491771
Fax +20-2-7497141
Online: [email protected]
Brazil
Tel: +974 4483 8812
Fax: +974 4483 8087
Korea (Republic of)
Tel: +974 4483 2238
Fax: +974 4483 3264
Online:
Spain
Tel: +974 4483 5886
Fax: +974 4483 5887
http://www.maec.es/Embaja das/
doha/es/home,
Online: [email protected]
China
Tel: +974 4493 4203
Fax: +974 4493 4201
Online:
Malaysia
Tel: +974 4483 6463/93
Fax: +974 4483 6453
Online:
Switzerland
(also accredited in Qatar) Tel.
+965 534 01 72/73/74/75
Fax +965 534 01 76
Online:[email protected].
admin.ch
Cyprus
Tel: +974 4493 4390
Fax: +974 4493 3087
Online:
www.mfa.gov.cy/embassyd
oha
Netherlands (Holland)
Tel: +974 4495 4700
Fax: +974 4483 6340
Online: [email protected]
Turkey
Tel: +974 4483 5553
Fax: +974 4483 5206
Online: [email protected]
France
Tel: +974 4483 2283
Fax: +974 4483 2254
Online: www.ambafrance-
qa.org.qa
Poland
Tel: +974 4411 3230
Fax: +974 4411 0307
Online: [email protected]
United Kingdom
Tel: +974 4496 2000
Fax: +974 4496 2086
Online:
www.britishembassyco.gov.u k
Germany
Tel: +974 4487 6959
Fax: +974 4487 6949
Online:
Russia
Tel: +974 4483 6231
Fax: +974 4483 6243
Online: www.qatar.mid.ru
United States of America
Tel: +974 4488 4101
Fax: +974 4488 4298
Online:
www.qatar.usembassy.gov
Hungary
Tel: +974 4493 2531
Fax: +974 4493 2537
Online:
www.huembdoh.org.qa
Serbia and Montenegro
(Kuwait)
Phone: +965-5327548
Fax: +965-5327568
Online:
Venezuela
Tel: +974 4493 2734
Fax: +974 4493 2729
Online:
m.qa
Italy
Tel: +974 4483 1828
Fax: +974 4483 1909
Online:
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Appendix I – Itinerary Auto
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