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ASIAN ONROAD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 BACOLOD CENTRAL DISTRICT SPEEDWAY, PHILIPPINES
8 – 10 JUNE 2018 JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
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WelookforwardtowelcomingyoutotheRound2oftheAsianOnroadChampionship(AOC)inthePhilippines.TohelpyoutoplanforyourtripandgetyourbearingstothenewestadditiontotheAOCseries,wehavepreparedthisdocumentasyourguide.
TableofContents
1. EventDetails Page22. TrackLocation&Map Pages3-43. FlightstoBacolod Page44. AccommodationOptions Pages5-85. Payment Page86. Program Page87. ArrivalandDeparture Pages98. VisaRequirements Page109. GeneralInformation Page1010. Clothing Page1011. Keycontacts Page1112. Fortravelandtourassistance Page11
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1. EventDetails Event: Round2oftheAOCRacedates: 7–10June2018June6Wednesday PRACTICEDAYJune7Thursday OPENPRACTICEJune8Friday CONTROLLEDPRACTICE/STARTOFQUALIFYINGJune9,Saturday QUALIFIERSJune10,Sunday MAINSDays: ThursdaytoSundayTrackname: BacolodCentralDistrictSpeedwayProvince: BacolodCountry: PhilippinesPleasebeadvisedthatforJune6(Wednesday)oranyotherdatepriortoJune7,thereisatrackfeeofP350perday.YourracefeeonlycoversJune7–10,only.
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2. TrackLocation&Map
BacolodCentralDistrictSpeedway CentralDistrictITPark,Bacolod6100NegrosOccidental ThisanoutdoorasphalttrackpatternedafterthefamousRCAddictinBangkok,Thailand(10-12feetshorteratthestraight). Trackdetailsandinformation:
- 220volts- Chairs,tablesandshelterprovided- WIFIisNOTavailableatthetrack- FoodConcessionaireswillbeavailableonracedates,Halalfoodwillbeavailablefordelivery- Traction:medium–high- Trackissmoothandflat- Curbsarehigh,similartoRCAddict- Restroomsareavailable- Airconditionedloungeavailableforrent([email protected])
(PhP50,000.00or$990.00-$1000.00,goodfor10paxandavailableJune4-10,2018)
Recommendations/thingstobring- Shades/sunglassesformorningandafternoonheats/finals- Therewillbe24x7securityatthetrackbutwestillrecommendNOTtoleaveyourequipmentovernight- Extensioncord- Insectrepellentforeveningheats/finals(couldbeboughtlocally)- Portablefan- Sunblock- PlugadaptorforthePhilippines,isthe2prongflatplug
(pleaserefertotheattachedimage)Mapofthetrackanditssurroundingareas:
- Showthismaptothetaxidriverfromtheairportorhotelinorderhecouldhaveareferencetowherethetrackis.
- ThetrackislocatedBEHINDConvergysBacolod,nearRobinsonsMall- KeylandmarksaretheShellstationand7-ElevenasbotharesituatedatthecornerofSantaClaraAvenueand
LacsonStreet- NeedtogoinSantaClaraAvenueandtakethefirststreetontheleftwhichwillshortlyleadyoutothetrack- SantaClaraAvenueisperpendiculartoLacsonstreetwhichisamajorstreetinBacolod
Shell
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Moreinformationaboutthetrackatthefollowingwebsites(clickonthelinks):
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BacolodCentralDistrictSpeedway/- Googlemapshttps://goo.gl/maps/XFCRfC2Cy1N2- Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Sl_Kmu-lY
3. FlightstoBacolod,Philippines(AirportcodeisBCD)GettingtoBacolodInternationalAirportisnotastraightforwardmattersincetherearenodirectflights,butverymanageable.
Herearesomeimportantreminders/tipstoassistyouinbookingflights:
OPTIONI:FromYourhomecountry-Manila1. IfyourcountryoforiginisbeingservicedbyeitherPHILIPPINEAIRLINES(PAL)orCebuPacific(CebuPac)goto
OptionII.WeareveryhappyforyouandseeyousooninBacolod!2. Ifit'snotservedbyeitherairlines,thenneednotworry,herearesomeoptionsforyoutotake:
A) BookaninternationalflighttoanyofthecountriesservedbyPALorCebuPac-clue:theyusuallyserveAsian
countries,somemiddleeasterncountries,USstates(LAX)-PALandLondon,Heathrow(LHR)-PAL.
B) TheotheroptionistobookaninternationalflighttoManilaorClarkwithyourpreferredairlineofchoiceANDalsopurchaseadomesticflighttoBacolod(BCD)(pleasetakenoteoftheadvisoriesontransittimeandluggageallowancesindicatedinitem4and5ofOptionII).
OPTIONII:Manila/Clark-Bacolod1.FirstlookforeitherPALorCebuPacinternationalflightsthatarriveinManilaorClark.2.FromManilaorClark,thensearchfordomesticflightsgoingtoBacolod(BCD).3.ForManila,pleasetakenoteofwhichterminalyouarelandingatandtransferringtoastherearethree(3)Terminalssituatedrelativelyclosetoeachother.4.Ifyou’relandingandtransferringinthesameterminal(suchasClarkInternationalAirport),pleaseallotaminimumof2hourstransittimetofactorinanydelays.5.Ifyourterminalsaredifferent(particularlyinManila),thenpleaseallotaminimumof3hoursasyouwillgothruimmigration,collectyourluggage,thentakeashuttletotraveltotheotherterminalandcheckinalloveragain.ThoughwewillhaveAOCRepsAssistingintheairport,allottingextratimeisalwayssafe.6.PleasetakenotethatforbothPALandCebuPac,theluggageallowancesmaybedifferent.Internationalflightshavehigher/heavierluggageweightlimitcomparedtodomesticflights.Youwouldhavetotwo(2)optionstoresolvethis:
A)purchaseextraluggageallowanceforthedomesticflightleg-usuallycheapercomparedtointernationalflights(andensuretobuybothways),ORB)bookyourinternationalandconnectingflightinonego,yourinternationalbaggageallowanceshouldgetcarriedovertoyourfinaldestination.
PleaserefertothelinksbelowtoaccessthewebsitesofPALandCebuPac.www.philippineairlines.com/www.cebupacificair.com/
WecannotstresstheimportanceofsharingyourdetailstoussoourAOCRepsmayfindandassistyou.PleasesendallrelevantinformationofyourflighttoAOCPH@PREMIUMRC.PH
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4. Accommodation ListedinthissectionarethehotelaccommodationswhichwehavearrangedpreferredratesinBacolodthatarerelativelyclosetothetrack.Wewillbeprovidingvanservicestoandfromtheairportfromtheseselectedhotelsandtotheracetrackonadailybasis.ThehotelslistedareinnoparticularorderandpleasenotethatallthesehoteloptionsarejustSUGGESTIONS,feelfreetodoyourownresearchandbookasnecessary.Checkintimeisusuallyat2:00PMandcheckoutisat12:00PM.
L’FisherHotelAddress: 14thLacsonSt.,BacolodCity,NegrosOccidental1600PhilippinesEmail: [email protected]: +63344333730local402/504/543/544Website: www.lfisherhotelbacolod.com***MainhotelwhereAOCstaffisstaying***
- Price–pleaserefertothetablebelowforthespecialratesofferedforthosejoiningAOCo Ratesareroompernight
- Promocodetoavailofthespecialpriceis“AOC2018”- RatesareonlyavailablefromJune4–10,2018
2.1kmawayfromthetrack(pleaserefertothemapatthenextpage)Complimentarybreakfastishighlyrated
- Alotofnearbygoodrestaurantsandbesideacasino(CasinoFilipino)- Walkingdistancetoalaundryshop
L’FISHERHOTEL
AOCSPECIALRATEinPHP
(Single/DoubleOccupancy)ApproximateRateinUSD
(11)Deluxe 2,800.00 56.00(11)NewlyRenovatedDeluxe 3,500.00 70.00(54)SuperDeluxe 3,500.00 70.00(3)Matrimonial 4,000.00 80.00(1) JuniorSuite 6,100.00 122.00(4)ExecutiveSuite 6,300.00 126.00(2) ImperialSuite 7,700.00 154.00(3) RoyalSuite 9,100.00 182.00
- RoomRatesareinclusiveof12%Vatand10%ServiceCharge- ComplimentaryBuffetBreakfastforregisteredguest/s- Dailycomplimentarybottledwater- Freeuseoftheswimmingpoolandgym- FreeWi-FiAccessintheguestroomandpublicareas
L’FISHERCHALET
PUBLISHEDRATEinPHP(Single/DoubleOccupancy)
ApproximateRateinUSD
(4) BudgetDouble 1,890.00 38.00(7)Economy 2,190.00 44.00(20)Standard 2,490.00 50.00(3)Family(Quad) 4,490.00 90.00(2)GrandFamily(Quad) 5,540.00 111.00(4)GrandSuperior 6,300.00 126.00
- RoomRatesareinclusiveof12%Vatand10%ServiceCharge- ComplimentaryBuffetBreakfastforregisteredguest/s- Dailycomplimentarybottledwater- Freeuseoftheswimmingpoolandgym- FreeWi-FiAccessintheguestroomandpublicareas
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L’FISHERECOTEL
PUBLISHEDRATE(Single/DoubleOccupancy)
ApproximateRateinUSD
(20)SuperValue P1,250 25.00(15)Value P1,495 30.00(5) EconoSuite P1,750 35.00
- RoomRatesareinclusiveof12%Vatand10%ServiceCharge- Freeuseoftheswimmingpoolandgym- FreeWi-FiAccessintheguestroomandpublicareas
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SedaCapitolCentralAddress: LacsonStreetcornerNorthCapitolRoad,BacolodCity6100Tel: +63347038888Website: https://web.sedacapitolcentral.com/Booking: Youmaybookdirectlyontheirwebsite.Pleaseuse3281f46easyourdiscountcode or
pleasecontactRabbyNuevodirectlyandmentionAOC2018forourspecialratesatnuevo.rabby@sedahotels.comorat+63347038888.
- Price–pleaserefertothetablebelowforthespecialratesofferedforthosejoiningAOC
o Ratesareroompernight- Promocodeontheirwebsitetoavailofthespecialrateis“3281f46e”- RatesareonlyavailablefromJune3–12,2018- 2.5kmawayfromthetrack(pleaserefertothemapinthefollowingpage)
- Alotoffastfoodrestaurantsincluding2mallsthatarewalkingdistance
• a 40-inch LED HDTV with cable channels • a media panel with HDMI, USB, and audio-visual connectivity • an IDD phone with iPod dock, alarm clock, and FM radio • a mini-bar • coffee- and tea-making facilities • an executive desk • a safety deposit box • and ironing equipment. • Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access within the privacy of your room.
Roomtype
AOCSPECIALRATEinPHP
(Single/DoubleOccupancy)ApproximateRateinUSD
DeluxeRoom(KingorTwin)25sqm 3,800.00 76.00PremierRoomKing35sqm 4,600.00 93.00PresidentialSuite 8,600.00 173.00
- Ratesareinclusiveof5%ServiceChargeandapplicablegovernmenttaxes(12%Vat,0.25%LocalTax)- ComplimentaryBuffetBreakfastforregisteredguest/s- Dailycomplimentarybottledwater- Freeuseoftheswimmingpoolandgym- FreeWi-FiAccessintheguestroomandpublicareas
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MapofSedaCapitolCentraltothetrack
5. R e g i s t r a t i on and Payment(RaceFeeonly)
Forregistration,pleasevisithttp://www.aocrc.com/registrationforpre-registration.TheracefeeisatPhP4,000.00(FourThousandPesos).Secondand/orsucceedingentryfeesisatPhP3,300.00(ThreeThousandandThreeHundredPesos).Theracefeeincludesonesetoftiresperentryanditcoversthedates7-10June2018.Paymentswillbeacceptedattheracetrackin(PhP)PhilippinePesostarting7June2018.Forallthedatespriorto7June,2018,thestandardtrackfeeisatP350.00(ThreeHundredandFiftyPesos).6. ProgrammeThefinalanddetailedprogrammewillbecirculatedandpostedintheAOCwebsite,www.aocrc.com,andonFacebook.
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7.ArrivalandDepartureArrivalinManilaOnexitofAirplanePleaselookforoursecretariatassistantwhowillescortyoutoimmigrationandtheluggagearea.Immigration:PleaselookfortheAOCprioritylaneforparticipantsPlease be reminded that Philippine Immigrationwill require you to present a copy of your return flight back to yourrespectivecountry.Pleaseensurethatyouhaveacopyofyourroundtriptickethandy.Furthermore,pleaseprinttheAOCinvitationlettertothecustomsofficerifyouareflaggeddownuponexitafteryouhavecollectedyourluggage.TheAOCletterislocatedintheAnnexAofthisdocument.TransfertoBacolodOursecretariatassistantwillassistyoutoensurethatyourluggagehasbeenclearedthroughcustomsandthatyouaretransferredtotheproperterminal.ArrivalinBacolodIfyouhavepreviouslycoordinatedwithoursecretariataboutyourflight,pleaseexpectashuttletobeprovidedfromtheairporttoyourrespectivehotel.Ifyouwerenotabletobookwithahotellistedinthisdocument,youcantakeourprovidedshuttle andbring you tooneofourpartnerhotels nearest to yours. Please approach theVanwith abigbannerAOCBACOLOD2018foraccommodation.TaxiServiceTaxiservice isavailablefromBacolod-Silay InternationalAirporttoyourhotelorthetrack.Therearemanytaxiserviceoperatorsthatyoumayapproachattheexit.ThetaxiserviceinBacolodisgenerallysafeandhonest.TheusualfeefromairporttothetrackisatP500.00or$10.00-$12.00,however,youmaytryyourlucktobringthispricedowntoP400.00or$8.00-$10.00.AirporttaxisinBacolodarenotusuallyaflagdownrate,butanegotiatedrate.Thetraveltimefromtheairporttothetrackortoanyofthehotelslistedinthisdocumentis20-30mins.TrafficisusuallylightwithinBacolodCityexceptduringrushhours.TaxisfromhotelstothetrackareusuallyflagdownratesandmaycostbetweenP60.00-P80.00or$1.50-$2.00dependinghowfaryourhotelis.MoneyExchange:MoneyexchangeboothsandATMmachinesarespreadalloverthecity.BesttoensurethatyouhavearoundP2000-P3000ofPhilippinePeso(USD$40-$60)uponarrivalfortransportationandforemergencies.MostestablishmentsacceptmajorcreditcardssuchasVisa/MasterCard/AmericanExpress.ATMschargeanominalfeeforinternationalcardwithdrawals.PublictransportationinBacolodonlyacceptscash.UBERisonlyavailableinManilaandnotavailableinBacolod,butGRABisavailableinbothlocations.OnDepartureIfyouhavebookedwithourpartnerhotels,wewillbeprovidingshuttletransporttotheairportsonMonday,June11.Pleasecheckwiththesecretariatfortheroutesandschedulesoftheshuttles.Dependingonwhichhotelyouarebooked,youmayarrangeforataxitobringyoubacktotheairportorarrangeforthehoteltaxiwhichwouldbemoreexpensive.Lastly,pleaseprepareP550uponexitofthePhilippinesasthisisstandardterminalfeeforinternationalflights.TerminalfeesfordomesticflightsisatP200.
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8.VisarequirementsPleasealsocheckwhetheryourequireavisainadvancetoenterPhilippinesthroughthelinkbelow:https://www.dfa.gov.ph/authentication-functions/82-services-category/80-visa-informationVisasaregenerallynotrequiredforpassportholdersfromEUmemberstates,UK,andASEANifyourstayisequaltoorlessthan21days.9.GeneralInformation
Bacolodisthehighlyurbanizedcapital,communication,tradeandservicecenteroftheProvinceofNegrosOccidental,oneof the twinprovincesofNegros Island in the clusterof theVisayan Islands in theheartof thePhilippineArchipelago.Bacolod is bounded in the northwest by the cities of Talisay; in the northeast by Silay and Victorias; in the east andsouthwestbythetownofMurcia;inthesouthwestbytheCityofBago;andinthewestbytheGuimarasStrait.Totallandareais16,270hectaresor162.67kmexcludingstraitsandbodiesofwater.Source:http://www.bacolodcity.gov.ph/bacolod_quick_facts.htmFood:LocalcuisineinBacolodisverygood,particularlythelocalpastryshops.ThereisapopulardishinBacolodwhichischickeninasal-isalocalvariantroastchickenmarinatedinamixtureoflime,pepper,vinegarandannatothengrilledoverhotcoalswhilebastedwiththemarinade.Itisservedwithrice,vinegar(sinamak*orwhitevinegar)andsoysauce.Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_inasalYourcommonfastfoodrestaurantssuchasMcDonalds,KFC,PizzaHut,Shakeysandmanymorearelocatedwithinthecityandsomearenearthetrack.Thecostsofmealsrangesfrom$3.00to$6.00forburgermealsandforpizzait’s$10.00-$15.00.Plus,seafoodisalsocheaperandfreshercomparedtoManila.For restaurants that serve local cuisineandothermenus,prince ranges from$4.00 - $15.00depending if it’s a familyrestaurantorafinedininginstitution.Halalfoodoptionswillbemadeavailabletoparticipants.WewillalsohavefoodconcessionairesatthetrackstartingJune7.Language:EnglishisasecondlanguageinthePhilippinesandmostofthecitizensinBacolodcouldspeakandconverseinbasicEnglish.
Climate:
City TemperaturerangeforJune2018
Bacolod 26–32ºCviaAccuWeather
TheaveragehumidityofBacolodin2017wasat82%,PhilippinesingeneralismorehumidthanHongKongandThailandbutlesshumidcomparedtoSingapore.Thus,forracesintheafternoon,between12PM-3PM,expectsomeperspiration,whichiswhywehaverecommendedforparticipantstobringportablefansandbringlotsofbottledwateratthetrack(drinkswillbeavailableforpurchaseatthevenueonracedays).10.ClothingSincetheclimateinBacolodandthePhilippineswillbehumidandhotinJune2018,weadviseforracersandparticipantstobringclothingthatismoreadaptedfortropicalweather,thinksummer!
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11.KeyContacts
ForManila: ForBacolod:Secretariat:MikeyGarciaE:[email protected]
Secretariat:Tobedetermined,forthemeantime,pleaseemail:[email protected]:Tobedetermined,forthemeantime,pleaseemail:[email protected]
12.FORTRAVELANDTOURASSISTANCEWehavearrangedforareputabletravelagencyinBacolodtoassistyouifyouwishtoexplorethebeautifulbeachesandattractionsofthePhilippineswhileyouarehere.Forinquiriesregardingothertravelplanspleasecontact:Lopue'sTravelCentre,Inc.Lopue’sBuilding,Mandalagan,BacolodCity,NegrosOccidental,Philippines6100TELNO.:+6334441-1878or441-0595fordomesticinquiriesdomesticinquiries:[email protected].:+6334441-2886or441-2290forinternationalinquiriesFAX:+6334441-2696EMAIL:[email protected]