Competitor Information Guide Issue 1

Issue 1 September 2021 Page 1 of 36

Competitor Information Guide Issue 1


Contents Welcome: ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Event Time Schedule: Leg 1 ........................................................................................................... 4

Event Time Schedule: Leg 2 ........................................................................................................... 5

First on the Scene ............................................................................................................................ 6

Route Map ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Special Stage Overview ................................................................................................................... 8

Stage Maps ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Stage Layout Information ............................................................................................................. 18

Service Area Risk Management .................................................................................................... 21

Covid-19: ........................................................................................................................................ 25

Service Area Layout Map .............................................................................................................. 26

Refuel Zone @ TT Grandstand ..................................................................................................... 27

Regroup @ St Johns ....................................................................................................................... 28

Directions to Local A&E Hospitals ............................................................................................... 29

Location of A&E Hospital – Nobles Hospital, Douglas ............................................................... 29

Location of Minor Injuries Hospital, Ramsey .............................................................................. 30

Useful Information ........................................................................................................................ 31

Sponsors / Partners / Supporters ............................................................................................... 32

Let the Marshals Know You Are OK Notice ................................................................................. 34

MSUK Safety Code ......................................................................................................................... 36

N.B. The contents of this competitor’s guide are provided for general information and guidance only and the official road book is the primary competitor document for the final route for this event.


Welcome: On behalf of Manx

Auto Sport Limited we

would like to welcome

you to the PokerStars

Rally 2021.

The event route has been chosen for

competitor and spectator enjoyment and

pleasure.

The 13 special stages provide

approximately 115 exciting stage miles.

Please ensure that you follow any

instructions from the marshals, they are

there for your safety and wellbeing. Do not

enter a prohibited area and obey all safety

signage that has been placed around the

event.

Always stand in a safe area and be mindful

of the dangers involved with motorsport.

Stand well back from the stage and ideally

at an elevated level.

We wish you an enjoyable and safe visit,

please take care and we look forward to

seeing you all at the presentation.

Organisation Team PokerStars Rally.


Event Time Schedule: Leg 1

TC LOCATION SS Liaison Total Time 1st Car

SS Distance Distance Distance Allowed Due

MTC 1 TT Grandstand, Douglas 18:01

RZ TT Grandstand- Refuel

1 Distance to next refuel 23.55 23.93 47.48

1 5.41 5.41 00:16 18:17

SS 1 GLEN ROY 1 2.85 00:03 18:20

SS 1F 00:05 18:25

2 5.09 7.94 00:16 18:41

SS 2 RHENAB 1 7.63 00:03 18:44

SS 2F 00:10 18:54

3 11.45 19.08 00:28 19:22

SS 3 THE CLASSIC 1 13.07 00:03 19:25

SS 3F 00:18 19:43

TC 3A Regroup IN 1.98 15.05 00:12 19:55

TC 3B Regroup OUT / Service IN 20:10

A TT Grandstand - SERVICE 00:30

TC 3C Service OUT 20:40



4 5.41 5.41 00:26 21:06

SS 4 GLEN ROY 2 2.85 00:03 21:09

SS 4F 00:05 21:14

5 5.09 7.94 00:16 21:30

SS 5 RHENAB 2 7.63 00:03 21:33

SS 5F 00:10 21:43

6 11.45 19.08 00:28 22:11

SS 6F THE CLASSIC 2 13.07 00:03 22:14

SS 6F 00:18 22:32

MTC 2 TT Grandstand, Douglas 1.98 15.05 00:12 22:44

47.10 47.86 94.96

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PokerStars Rally 2021 Itinerary

Leg 1 - Friday 1 October 2021

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Event Time Schedule: Leg 2

TC LOCATION SS Liaison Total Time 1st Car

SS Distance Distance Distance Allowed Due

MTC 3 TT Grandstand, Douglas 09:10



7 5.15 5.15 00:20 09:30

SS 7 ST MARKS 1 14.38 00:03 09:33

SS 7F 00:20 09:53

RZ St Johns DoI Car Park - Refuel


TC 7A Interim Control 6.65 21.03 00:25 10:18

8 0.26 0.26 00:03 10:21

SS 8 PARVILLE 1 13.56 00:03 10:24

SS 8F 00:17 10:41

9 3.21 16.77 00:12 10:53

SS 9 BALLADHOOLE 1 3.10 00:03 10:56

SS 9F 00:05 11:01

10 3.87 6.97 00:13 11:14

SS 10 BALLADHOOLE 2 3.10 00:03 11:17

SS 10F 00:05 11:22

TC 10A Regroup IN 14.30 17.40 00:40 12:02

TC 10B Regroup OUT / Service IN 12:17

B TT Grandstand - SERVICE 00:25

TC 10C Service OUT 12:42



11 5.15 5.15 00:30 13:12

SS 11 ST MARKS 2 14.38 00:03 13:15

SS 11F 00:20 13:35

RZ St Johns DoI Car Parl - Refuel


TC 11A Interim Control 6.65 21.03 00:25 14:00

12 0.26 0.26 00:03 14:03

SS 12 PARVILLE 2 13.56 00:03 14:06

SS 12F 00:17 14:23

13 3.21 16.77 00:12 14:35

SS 13 BALLADHOOLE 3 3.10 00:03 14:38

SS 13F 00:05 14:43

MTC 4 TT Grandstand, Douglas 14.30 17.40 00:40 15:23

65.18 63.01 128.19

Liaison SS Total % of

Leg 1 47.86 47.10 94.96 Special 49.60%

Leg 2 63.01 65.18 128.19 50.85%

110.87 112.28 223.15 50.32%

Total Leg 2

TOTAL OF THE RALLY

PokerStars Rally 2021 Itinerary

Leg 2 - Saturday 2 October 2021

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St Johns, DoI Car Park - TECHNICAL ZONE

St Johns, DoI Car Park - TECHNICAL ZONE


First on the Scene If the competitor is still in the vehicle and the vehicle is on fire GET THEM OUT IMMEDIATELY. If the competitor is still in the vehicle, is responsive and there is no risk of fire: • Approach from the front, look them in

the eyes • Do they seem aware of their

surroundings? • Speak to them, ask their name - do they

respond? • Any pain, loss of feeling - if yes keep

them where they are! • Keep them calm and keep them talking. • DO NOT MOVE THEM UNTIL

PROFESSIONAL HELP ARRIVES. • Do nothing else If the competitor is still in the vehicle, is unresponsive and there is no risk of fire: • Stop any life threatening bleeding by

applying direct pressure/ plugging the wound

• Ensure an open airway • Immobilise the head and c-spine (neck) • Check if they are breathing • Treat any non-life threatening bleeding DO NOT REMOVE THEIR HELMET UNLESS THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO ENSURE AN OPEN AIRWAY. If the competitor is out of the vehicle: • Do not grab hold of them - they might

be unaware of what is happening and become combative

• Guide them to a place of safety away from the incident and other competitors

• Speak to them, ask if they are OK? • Keep someone with them • Once in a safe place, assess them for

injuries:

o Are they aware of their surroundings?

o Any signs of injury / are they experiencing pain?

o DO NOT LET THEM WANDER AROUND, BUT KEEP THEM UNDER OBSERVATION

Remember that once the incident is over, the Clerk of the Course will require a report covering the facts as you know them. Please write this as soon as possible after the incident and send by email or other method to reach Rally Control as quickly as possible. Include, date, time the incident started, time the incident ended (when you leave). Names and contact details of those involved and the facts. This will be incredibly helpful to the event for the future.


Route Map


Special Stage Overview Shakedown Creg-ny-Baa Road Closing Times: Friday 1st October 2021 10:00 – 14:30 This exciting stage starting just off the top of the Whitebridge Road; through the Dog Kennel triangle and onward towards the five and a half corner following the perimeter of the Conrhenny Plantation; finishing just before Creg-ny-Baa. Special Stage 1/4 Glen Roy Road Closing Times: Friday 1st October 2021 17:35 – 00:00 An extremely challenging stage starting just after the Lonan Church then heading onto the Chibbyr Pheric and Baldhoon Roads then onward through the tight and challenging Glen Roy Bridge and Ford sections to the finish at the northern end of the Baldhoon Road. Special Stage 2/5 Rhenab Road Closing Times: Friday 1st October 2021 17:50 – 00:25 An amazingly fast and challenging stage starting at the southern end of the Port Cornaa Road then up through the Cornaa Ford and Ballagalss sections towards Ballsloe then up over the Quakers section and onwards through Maughold Village, up and over Port-e-Vullen, heading towards the Dreemskerry Road, then finally up over Ballasaig towards the finish.


Special Stage Overview (continued): Special Stage 3/6 The Classic Road Closing Times: Friday 1st October 2021 18:35 – 01:15

A demanding and challenging classic starting on the famous Druidale section onwards towards Brandywell Cottage turning onto Injebreck Hill, through the tricky section over Injebreck, past Reservoir House. Heading through Baldwin village to Baldwin Bridge, the stage takes you up through Algare, then down through East Baldwin to Ballaoates and onwards over the famous Abbeylands Crossroads to Cronk-ny-Mona. Down through Hillberry Corner and through the fast Little Mill Road to the finish. Special Stage 7/11 St Marks Road Closing Times: Saturday 2nd October 2021 08:54– 15:30 A long and incredibly challenging stage starting just below Ellerslie Farm, then up towards the Garth Crossroads, onwards through Archallaghan and Lhoobs to the Eairy Dam. Heading down through Tosaby to St Marks. Its then down through the Gun Run and Mullinaragher back to St Marks village and out through the Gate to the finish before the Phildraw Road. Special Stage 8/12 Parville Road Closing Times: Saturday 2nd October 2021 09:35 – 16:20 A fast and challenging stage starting at the bottom of Slieau Whallian, heading up through Rushen Mines and onward to the Round Table Crossroads. Down through the Ronague Hairpin, Grenaby Bridge and then Ballabeg Hairpin. Up to Ronague Chapel then down through Ballagawne to the finish just above Parville Lodge.


Special Stage Overview (continued.): Special Stage 9/10/13 Balladoole Road Closing Times: Saturday 2nd October 2021 10:05 – 17:00 This extremely fast and scenic stage along the Southeast coastline of the island starting close to the Shore Hotel around the Kentraugh Loop, along Gansey, through Balladoole onward to Ballkaighin and the finish just before Ballanorris.


Stage Maps







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Stage Layout Information

Shakedown Creg-ny-Baa Shakedown Creg-ny-Baa SS1/4 Glen Roy

Junction 3:

Junction 5:

Junction 3:

SS2/5 Rhenab SS3/6 The Classic SS3/6 The Classic

Junction 13:

Junction 13:

Junction 15:

SS3/6 The Classic SS7/11 St Marks SS7/11 St Marks

Junction 20:

Junction 6:

Junction 7:


Stage Layout Information(continued):

SS7/11 St Marks SS7/11 St Marks SS7/11 St Marks

Junction 8:

Junction 9:

Junction 13:

SS7/11 St Marks SS7/11 St Marks SS8/12 Parville

Junction 15:

Junction 19:

Junction 6:

SS8/12 Parville SS8/12 Parville SS8/12 Parville

Junction 9:

Junction 10:

Junction 11:


Stage Layout Information (continued):

SS8/12 Parville SS8/12 Parville SS9/10/13 Balladoole

Junction 12:

Junction 13:

Junction 4:

SS9/10/13 Balladoole SS9/10/13 Balladoole

Junction 5:

Junction 8:


Service Area Risk Management Requirements for Organisers When participating in motor sport events and carrying out activities at Service Areas, entrants, competitors, and service crew members should be aware of their own and other people’s safety and wellbeing. The organiser has the overriding responsibility to co-ordinate the activity and ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that statutory requirements for these areas are met. The rally event organiser must allocate a ‘Service Area Zone’ to each competing team within the service park. These zones must be managed in such a way that they present neither a safety nor environmental risk to other teams or the venue location.

A. Basic Standards for Service Areas (or Service Parks):

1. The Service Area should be an

appropriate size to allow adequate space for individuals service zones, vehicle movement and safe pedestrian access. The ground should be relatively even with any significant hazards adequately controlled.

2. Service zones should be clearly demarked and public access restricted.

3. Organisers must set a speed limit for Service Areas and publish this information in the Supplementary Regulations.

4. All entrants should have an environmental groundsheet in place before work commences on the vehicle.

5. Temporary structures such as motor homes, awnings and pop-up tents must be erected securely and with sufficient ballast to cope with wind conditions. All structures deemed unsafe by the event

organisers must be dismantled and removed.

6. All service vehicles should have an environmental spill-kit, for use in the event of liquid spillage. (Competing cars should also carry such a kit.) Spillage of any liquid should be contained immediately by the crew concerned.

7. Fire extinguishers should always be readily available when vehicles are to be worked on, particularly in the event of any welding or grinding being carried out and when vehicles are being refuelled. The layout of the Service Area should permit emergency service vehicle access, should the need arise.

8. Vehicles should be supported by axle stands, chassis sill stands or ramps, all with recommended base plates, when raised in the air by trolley or any other types of jacks. Engines should not be running when the vehicle is raised on stands. No other work on the car should be attempted, when raising or lowering of the car is taking place.

9. Where necessary, as part of the service i.e., changing of fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel filter, or any other item of fuel circuit, emptying and/or refilling of the fuel tank is permitted provided that:

o The work is carried out with the knowledge of the organiser.

o A fire extinguisher with operator is on standby.

o No other work is carried out on the car during this operation.

o A safety zone is established within which all sources of ignition are removed.

o A minimum amount of fuel is used, and any removed fuel is stored in a sealed container.


10 Service zones should be controlled in such a way that they do not present any unacceptable risk to competitors, crews, adjacent teams, or members of the public. Any personnel carrying out work should ensure that they always adopt safe working practices.

11 Entrants are responsible for all personnel in their team and in particular for supervising any young persons under the age of 18.

12 All working areas should be kept clean & tidy. All waste should be removed by the entrant at the end of the event and disposed of in a responsible manner.

13 Trailing cables & hoses should not be allowed to create a trip hazard and should not be run across access or roadways unless covered by cable protectors.

14 Whenever vehicle engines are being run, adequate ventilation must be in place.

15 Appropriate safety notices should be displayed, and efforts made to ensure that they are complied with.

16 Service crews and competitors need to be aware of the long periods of exposure to cold, wet or heat experienced while on location in service areas and dress accordingly.

17 The organiser is responsible for establishing emergency arrangements for the Service Area including fire, injury, and security incidents. These arrangements must be appropriately communicated to all entrants and competitors.

18 Entrants are reminded of their obligation to comply with the requirements of the appropriate sporting and supplementary regulations at all times.

B Storage & Use of Petroleum Spirit:

1. The organiser must establish suitable arrangements for refuelling with a preference for a designated refuelling zone. (See ‘Guidance for the Operation of a Refuel Zone’)

2. If re-fuelling is permitted in the Service Area, this should be the last operation to be carried out before the vehicles leave. The vehicle should be off any support stands, have all four wheels on the ground, have all other work ceased and have no occupants, when re-fuelling commences. All sources of ignition must be removed from the area and an appropriate fire response should be prepared.

3. Ideally re-fuelling should be by hand pumping rather than from handheld containers.

4. Containers should comply with the relevant British Standard, should be marked “Petroleum Spirit-Highly Flammable” and be kept from any source of ignition. It is illegal to store more than 10 litres of fuel under Manx Law.

5. All empty containers should be removed from the venue after the event – appropriate action WILL be taken if found not to be the case.

6. Petrol is to be used as fuel only, not for any other purpose.

7. All vehicle re-fuelling is to take place in the open air. Smoking and any other sources of ignition, including live electrical items, must be prohibited and a safe area should be enforced with an operative on standby with a fire extinguisher.

8. Refuelling operatives, including those standing by with fire extinguishers, should ensure they are wearing protective clothing, including gloves and eye protection.

9. Fuel should not be poured straight from a fuel container – a funnel or pump device should be used.


10. You are strongly recommended to

keep the minimum volume of fuel at

your service point – checks are

likely to be made by the Isle of Man

Health & Safety Inspectorate and

Trading Standards to confirm this to

be the case.

C Hazardous Substances:

1. Some parts on historic vehicles, for example brake & clutch linings, contain asbestos. Competitors are encouraged to use non-asbestos substitutes where possible.

2. Where asbestos is used, every effort should be made to prevent dust being released.

3. Some mineral oils may cause skin cancers. Where contact does occur, contamination should be washed off immediately. The wearing of any contaminated clothing should be avoided.

4. Other substances may cause ill health. Competitors should obtain MSDS (material safety data sheets) from suppliers in advance so that they hold important safety information about the products.

D Electrical Safety:

1. All electrical equipment should be maintained in a safe condition.

2. Extension leads & cables should be neoprene, oil resistant flexible cable.

3. All electrical equipment used externally should be weatherproof and tools should be insulated against electric shock and used with residual current devices.

4. Electrical equipment and hand tools should not be used where flammable vapours e.g., brake cleaner or fuel are present.

E Fire Precautions:

1. All competition and service vehicles should carry a suitable fire extinguisher.

2. Special consideration should be made before lighting any cooking appliance.

3. All sources of ignition should be kept away from any fuel store or re-fuelling area.

4. Fire extinguishers should not be moved from their known location, other than when in use.

5. In the event of any fire, a report should be made to the organisers of the event before leaving the venue.

6. All entrants are encouraged to train their personnel in correct fire prevention and treatment procedures.

7. The organisers are responsible for putting in place an emergency plan to cover a fire in Service Area scenario.

F. Compressed Air Equipment:

1. Air blasts from over inflated tyres can cause severe injury. Tyres should not be inflated above manufacturers’ recommendation figures.

2. Always stand clear when inflating tyres.

3. Compressors & air lines should be inspected regularly.

4. Compressed air cylinders should be stored and used to suppliers’ recommendations.


G Noise:

1. Exposure to excessive noise may result in hearing loss, or other complaints. These may be short term, or after prolonged exposure, permanent.

2. Where exposure to noise is unavoidable, hearing protection should be worn.

H Manual Handling:

1. Lifting, carrying, and propelling of loads by bodily force is a major cause of industrial injuries. All entrants are encouraged to train their personnel in safe manual handling techniques and provide appropriate lifting aids.

I Waste:

1. Entrants must remove all waste from the venue, including containers, packaging, tyres, oils etc. They must be disposed of it in accordance with environmental legislation.

2. General waste facilities on site should not be used to dispose of hazardous substances or materials which have been contaminated by hazardous substances. These must be segregated and disposed of in accordance with waste regulations.

J Vehicle Safety:

1. A 5-mph speed limit should be always observed in a Service Area, other than for emergency vehicles which may be attending an incident.

2. There may be pedestrians in Service Areas. Special care must be taken in these circumstances, to avoid collisions and where practicable, to segregate pedestrian routes.

3. The unauthorised use of mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, go-peds, quads etc. is forbidden in Service Areas.

4. Vehicles may only be driven by persons holding valid driving licences for that class of vehicle.

K First Aid:

1. Any person sustaining injury or illness, should seek treatment from the event emergency services, by initially reporting to the senior official in charge of the Service Area, who will ensure the appropriate response.

L Reporting of Accidents & Incidents:

1. All accidents where any person sustains injury, or where damage to property occurs, should be reported

immediately to the senior official in charge of the Service Area.

M Further Regulations and

Information:

1. Entrants are reminded of their obligations to always comply with the requirements of the appropriate sporting regulations. These Guidance Notes should be read in conjunction with all relevant regulations and the HSE’s guide HSG112 ‘Managing Health & Safety at Motorsport Events’.


N General working practices:

1. All working areas should be kept clean & tidy. All waste & spillage should be cleared up immediately, removed by the entrant at the end of the event and disposed of in a responsible manner.

2. Trailing cables & hoses should not be allowed to create a trip hazard and should not be run across access or roadways.

3. Whenever vehicle engines are being run, adequate ventilation must be in place.

4. All safety notices should be complied with.

5. Any personnel carrying out work should ensure that they adopt safe working practices always.

6. Service crews and competitors need to be aware of the long periods of exposure to cold, wet or heat experienced while on location in service areas and dress accordingly.

7. Children under 16 years of age are to be closely supervised and should not leave your designated area unaccompanied. They are children and as such are your responsibility!!

O Public Safety:

1. Entrants and their associated personnel should act in a manner so as not to put either themselves or any other person at risk of injury.

P Reporting of Accidents & Incidents:

1. All accidents where any person sustains injury, or where damage to property occurs, should be reported immediately to the senior official in charge of the Service Area.

Covid-19: Covid-19 is with us and will continue to be for some time to come. Please be vigilant and take all reasonable precautions. If you have any symptoms or provide a positive lateral flow test, please do NOT attend the event. YOU MUST SELF ISOLATE IMMEDIATELY and contact the Isle of Man Government advise line – phone 111. Symptoms include:

• a temperature of more than 37.8C (100F)

• OR, a new and persistent cough - this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

• OR, anosmia – this is the loss of or a change in your normal sense of smell. It can also affect your sense of taste as the two are closely linked

• OR, a new shortness of breath


Service Area Layout Map


Refuel Zone @ TT Grandstand


Regroup @ St Johns


Directions to Local A&E Hospitals Location of A&E Hospital – Nobles Hospital, Douglas 24-hour Accident and Emergency service is provided at Nobles Hospital, Isle of Man Hospital and is located at Strang Road, Braddan. Telephone 01624 650000. Location Map for A&E Hospital:

A&E Location


Minor Injuries Access

Location of Minor Injuries Hospital, Ramsey

Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital is located just outside the centre of the town of Ramsey. Minor Injuries Unit is provided at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital, (open 8.00am until 8pm daily), which is located at Cumberland Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man. Telephone 01624 811800 The hospital provides services from a Minor Injuries Unit Location Map for A&E Hospital - Ramsey:


Useful Information Travel: If you require assistance with travel arrangements it is highly recommended that you discuss travel or accommodation details with Sally, Natalie, or Courtney at: Isle of Man Event Services Ltd 15b The Village Walk Isle of Man IM3 4EB Tel: 01624 664460 Fax: 01624 664461 Email: [email protected] Car Rental:

Ocean Ford Isle of Man Business Park Cooil Road Braddan IM2 4WD 01624 820820 showroom@ocean ford.com

Mylchreests Car Rental Ronaldsway Airport Ballasalla IM9 2AS +44 (0) 8000 190335

Athol Car Hire Ronaldsway Airport Ballasalla IM99 2AS +44(0) 1624 822481 www.athol.co.im

http://www.mylchreests.com/

http://www.iomevents.com/


Sponsors / Partners / Supporters A BIG thank you to all our Manx Auto Sport Sponsors and Supporters, without whom our events would not happen.


Stage Partners: SS1/4 Glen Roy SS2/5 Rhenab SS3/6 Classic SS7/11 St Marks SS8/12 Parville


Let the Marshals Know You Are OK Notice



MSUK Safety Code

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Competitor Information Guide Issue 1