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Ulster Rally 2021 – Rally Guide 1

Content

1.1 - Introduction

This Rally Guide 1 document has been created to give you the information you will require to successfully secure an entry for the 2021 Ulster Rally. This document should assist you to plan your travel and accommodation and your provisional event service details prior to your arrival in Newry.

The 2021 Ulster Rally will incorporate Motorsport UK National and Interclub permit events.

This document should be read in conjunction with the Supplementary Regulations of the appropriate event and the Motorsport UK Regulations.

See the event website, www.ulsterrally.com.

We hope to see you all in Newry in November.

Please note that this document is for information only, and carries no regulatory power.

Page Page 1.1 Introduction

1 1.14 Service Park

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1.2 Event History

2 1.15 Refuel 14

1.3 Event Overview - Venues

4 1.16 Tyre Suppliers 14

1.4 Event Overview - Schedule

5 1.17 Travel Infrastructure 15

1.5 Event Overview - Stages 6 1.18 Ferry Deals 16

1.6

Contact Details 6 1.19 Local Accommodation 16

1.7 Background to Supplementary Regulations

6 1.20 Car Hire 16

1.8 Eligible Classes

7 1.21 Helicopter Registration 16

1.9 Road Traffic Act Requirements

9 1.22 Driving in Northern Ireland 17

1.10

Reconnaissance Registration & Admin Checks

12 1.23 Medical & Emergency Services

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1.11 Subjective Route Notes

13 1.24 Currency, Banks & ATM’s 18

1.12 Availability of Maps

13 1.25 Making a Phone Call 18

1.13 Rally Shakedown

13 1.26 Local Service Stations 18

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1.2 – Event History

The Northern Ireland Motor Club and the Ulster Rally both have a long and distinguished history. Formed over 40 years ago, the Northern Ireland Motor Club (NIMC) continues to successfully organise and promote the Ulster Rally as we know it today. The first seeds were sown more than 80 years ago, when the Parliament of Northern Ireland passed the Northern Ireland Road Races Act, which allowed public roads to be closed for motor racing. The Act allowed for ten road-closing orders to

be issued annually, eight of which were granted to the motorcycle fraternity, while two were issued to car sport. That marked the beginning of closed road rallying in Northern Ireland, which led towards the inaugural Ulster Rally in 1976.

ULSTER RALLY - ROLL OF HONOUR 1976 Cathal Curley / Austin Frazer Porsche Carrera 1977 Derek Boyd / Rodney Cole Porsche Carrera 1978 John Taylor / Phil Short Ford Escort RS1800 1979 Penti Arikkala / Risto Virtanen Vauxhall Chevette HS 1980 Dessie McCartney / Brian Russell Vauxhall Chevette HSR 1981 Jimmy McRae / Ian Grindrod Opel Ascona 400 1982 Bertie Fisher / Austin Frazer Ford Escort RS1800 1983 Stig Blomqvist / Bjorn Cederberg Audi Quattro 1984 Walter Rohrl / Christian Geistdorfer Audi Quattro Sport 1985 Russell Brookes / Mike Broad Opel Manta 400 1986 Jimmy McRae / Ian Grindrod MG Metro 6R4 1987 Mark Lovell / Roger Freeman Ford Sierra Cosworth 1988 Jimmy McRae / Rob Arthur Ford Sierra Cosworth 1989 Gwyndaf Evans / Howard Davies Ford Sierra Cosworth 1990 David Llewellin / Phil Short Toyota Celica GT Four 1991 Bertie Fisher / Rory Kennedy Ford Sapphire 4x4 1992 Colin McRae / Derek Ringer Subaru Legacy RS 1993 Malcolm Wilson / Bryan Thomas Ford Escort Cosworth 1994 Malcolm Wilson / Bryan Thomas Ford Escort Cosworth 1995 Bertie Fisher / Rory Kennedy Subaru Impreza 555 1996 Bertie Fisher / Rory Kennedy Subaru Impreza 555 1997 Mark Higgins / Phil Mills Nissan Sunny GTi 1998 Gwyndaf Evans / Howard Davies SEAT Ibiza 1999 Neil Wearden / Trevor Agnew Vauxhall Astra Kit 2000 Ian Greer / Dean Beckett Toyota Corolla WRC

(Challenge 2000) 2001 Cancelled / FMD 2002 Andrew Nesbitt / James O’Brien Subaru Impreza WRC 2003 Tapio Laukkanen / Ilka Riipinen Subaru Impreza WRC

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2004 Mark Higgins / Michael Gibson Ford Focus WRC 2005 Eugene Donnelly / Paul Kiely Toyota Corolla WRC 2006 Eugene Donnelly / Paul Kiely Toyota Corolla WRC 2007 Kris Meeke / Paul Nagle Subaru Impreza S11 WRC 2008 Eamonn Boland / Damien Morrissey Subaru Impreza S12B WRC 2009 Eugene Donnelly / Paddy Toner Skoda Fabia WRC 2010 Derek McGarrity / James McKee Subaru Impreza S12B WRC 2011 Tim McNulty / Paul Kiely Subaru Impreza WRC 2012 Darren Gass / Enda Sherry Subaru Impreza WRC 2013 Garry Jennings / Rory Kennedy Subaru Impreza WRC 2014 Garry Jennings / Rory Kennedy Subaru Impreza WRC 2015 Donagh Kelly / Kevin Flanagan Ford Focus WRC 2016 Elfyn Evans / Craig Parry Ford Fiesta R5 2017 Keith Cronin / Mike Galvin Ford Fiesta R5 2018 Matt Edwards / Darren Garrod Ford Fiesta R5 2019 Craig Breen / Paul Nagle Hyundai i20 R5

Rally NI

2010 Craig Breen / Gareth Roberts Ford Fiesta S2000 2011 Garry Jennings / Rory Kennedy Mitsubishi Evo 9 2012 Keith Cronin / Marshall Clarke Citroen DS3 R3T 2013 Osian Pryce / Dale Furniss Citroen DS3 R3T

National Rally 2004 Camillus Bradley / Danny O’Neill Ford Escort MkII 2005 John Price / Caroline Price Metro 6R4 2006 Tony Davies / Patrick Walsh Subaru Impreza S9WRC 2007 John Price / Caroline Price Metro 6R4 2008 David Armstrong / John Rowland Subaru Impreza WRC 2009 Camillus Bradley / Danny O’Neill Ford Escort MkII 2010 George Robinson / Tommy Speers Subaru Impreza WRC 2011 Pat Kirk / Peter Ward Mitsubishi Evo 9 2012 Frank Kelly / Russell Harold Ford Escort MkII RS 2013 Derek McGeehan / Darragh Mullen Mini WRC 2014 Rally cancelled 2015 Derek McGeehan / Arthur Kierans Mini WRC 2016 Alan Carmichael / Ivor Lamont Mini WRC 2017 Camillus Bradley / Crawford Henderson Ford Escort MkII 2018 Kevin Eves / Chris Melly Ford Escort MkII 2019 Stuart Biggerstaff / Anthony Nestor Ford Fiesta R5

Historic Rally

2010 Category 1 Ray Cunningham / Ross Forde Morris Mini Cooper S Category 2 David Stokes / Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS1600 Category 3 Connor Corkill / Rab Fagg Ford Escort Mk2

2011 Category 1 Dessie Nutt / Geraldine McBride Porsche 911 Category 2 David Stokes / Guy Weaver Ford Escort RS 1600 Category 3 Tomas Davies / Eurig Davies Ford Escort RS 1800 2012 Category 1 Dessie Nutt / Geraldine McBride Porsche 911

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Category 2 Julian Reynolds / Patrick Walsh Ford Escort RS 1600 Category 3 Tomas Davies / Eurig Davies Ford Escort RS 1800 FIA App K Rob Smith / Sean O’Gorman Vauxhall Chevette 2013 Category 1 James O’Mahoney / Kerrie Barry Volvo 144S Category 2 Richard Hill / Sam Collins Ford Escort RS 1600 Category 3 Ryan Barrett / Barry Ferris Ford Escort RS 1800 FIA App K Rob Smith / Alan Cook Ford Escort RS 1800 2014 Category 1 James O’Mahoney / Kerrie Barry Volvo 144S Category 2 Stanley Orr / Brian Cairns Ford Escort MkI Category 3 Shawn Rayner / Declan Dear Ford Escort RS2000 FIA App K Rob Smith / Alan Cook Ford Escort RS 1800 2015 Category 1 Mervyn Johnston / Martin McGarrity Austin Mini Cooper Category 2 Shawn Rayner / Declan Dear Ford Escort MkI Category 3 Adrian Kermode / Maurice Beckett Porsche 911 Category 4 No Starters FIA App K Raymond Johnston / David Johnston Ford Escort RS1800 2016 Cat 1- 4 Richard Hall / Declan Campbell Lotus Sunbeam FIA App K Andy Johnston / Jim McSherry Vauxhall Chevette HSR 2017 Cat 1 – 4 Barry Jones / Iwan Griffiths Ford Escort MkII FIA App K Keith McIvor / David Burns Porsche 911 2018 Cat 1 – 4 John Adams / Noel Watt Ford Escort FIA App K Ernie Graham / Will Graham BMW M3 2019 Cat 1 – 4 Stanley Orr / Graham Henderson Ford Escort RS 1600 MKI FIA App K Adrian Kermode / Paula Swinscoe Porsche 911 SC 1.3 - Event Overview Venues: � Rally HQ Mourne Country Hotel � Scrutiny Modern Tyres, Newry � Rally Office Mourne Country Hotel � Start TBC, Newry � Service Area Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry � Parc Ferme Modern Tyres, Newry � Trailer Park Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry � Re-Group Area Banbridge � Finish TBC, Newry

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1.4- Event Overview – Schedule – Provisional

Schedule before Rally week

Monday 27 Sept 20:00 Supplementary Regulations published on web page and opening date for entries

Thursday 28 Oct 12:00 Early closing date for entries

Wednesday 3 Nov 09:00 Rally Guide 2 published on web page

23:59 Final closing date for entries

Tuesday 9 Nov 09:00 Posting seeded Entry List and Finals

Schedule during Rally week

Sunday 14 Nov 08:00 – 11:00 Collection of Rally Pack and Reconnaissance Form (from Rally Office)

09:00 – 16:00 Reconnaissance Day 1 (if nominated)

Thursday 18 Nov 17:00 – 20:00 Collection of Rally Pack and Reconnaissance Form (from Rally Office)

Friday 19 Nov 08:00 - 21:00 Rally Office Open

08:00 – 11:00 Collection of Rally Pack and Reconnaissance Form (from Rally Office)

09:00 – 16:00 Reconnaissance Day 2

15:00 – 20:00 Scrutineering

20:15 Closing of Administrative Checks

18:00 – 20:00 Shakedown Stage

20:45 - 22:30 Ceremonial Start

Saturday 20 Nov 08:00 Media Office Open

08:15 Start Rally

18:00 Finish Rally

20:00 Provisional Results Posted

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1.5 - Event Overview – Stages

The Ulster Rally takes place over 93.78 miles of closed public roads in Northern Ireland.

Saturday Stages 3 Stages – Counties Down and Armagh (each run three times) � Stage 1, 4 & 7 - 8.98 miles (14.45 km) � Stage 2, 5 & 8 - 13.47 miles (21.67 km) � Stage 3, 6 & 9 - 8.81 miles (14.17 km) � Return to Newry for Service after stage 3, 6 & 9 � Regroups in Banbridge after stages 1,4 & 7

1.6 - Contact details

Senior Event Officials: Event Director: Richard Swanston E-mail: [email protected] Clerk of the Course:

Philip Murray E-mail: [email protected] Secretary of the Meeting:

Colin McBride E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44(0)7792 369670

Entries Secretary:

Contact details for Entries Secretary: Tel: +44(0)7835 464485

E-mail: [email protected] All Media enquiries are to be directed to: Ulster Rally Media Officer. E-mail: [email protected]

1.7 - Background to the Supplementary Regulations

The Ulster Rally will be run in compliance with the FIA International Sporting Code including appendices, the Motorsport UK rally regulations, the WADA/NADA codes and the Motorsport UK and FIA Anti-Doping Regulations, as amended from time to time, the Supplementary Regulations and any written instructions that the Northern Ireland Motor Club may issue for the event.

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1.8 - Eligible Cars

Event Classes Groups BRC

RC2

Rally2 (Group Rally2 cars conforming to the 2021 Appendix J,

Art. 261)

BRC1

Rally2 Kit (VR4K) (Cars fitted with R4 Kit conforming to the 2021 Appendix J, Art. 260E)

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

S2000-Rally: 2.0 Atmospheric

(Super 2000 cars conforming to the 2013 Appendix J, Art. 254A)

RGT

RGT cars

(Group RGT cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 256 and Group RGT cars conforming to the 2021 Appendix J, Art. 256)

RC3

Rally3 (atmo over 1390cc and up to 2000cc and turbo over 927cc and up to 1620cc) (Group Rally3 cars homologated from 01/01/2021 and conforming to the 2021Appendix J, Art. 260)

BRC3

RC4

Rally4 (atmo over 1390cc and up to 2000cc and turbo over 927cc and up to 1333cc) (Group Rally4 cars homologated from 1/01/2019 and conforming to the 2021 Appendix J, Art. 260) (Group R2 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 and conforming to the 2018 Appendix J, Article 260)

BRC4 &

Junior BRC

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)

BRC3 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 up to 2000cc

(Group A cars conforming to the 2019 Appendix J, Art. 255)

RC5

Rally5 (atmo up to 1600cc and turbo up to 1333cc) (Group Rally5 cars homologated from 01/01/2019 and conforming to the 2021 Appendix J, Art. 260) BRC5

Rally5 (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)

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Event Classes Groups BRC / BRCN

N1 Group N cars up to and including 2000cc

N2 Group N cars over 2000cc 6

N3 Cars up to and including 1450cc and cars from 1451cc up to and including 1650cc; having not more than 2 valves per cylinder – 2WD cars only

1, 2

N4 Cars from 1451cc up to and including 1650cc, having more than 2 valves per cylinder – 2WD cars only 2

N5 Cars from 1651cc up to and including 2100cc, having not more than 2 valves per cylinder – 2WD cars only 3, 4, 5

N6

Cars from 1651cc up to and including 2100cc, having more than 2 valves per cylinder including R3 cars (VR3C) – 2WD cars only

3, 4, 5

N7 Cars over 2100cc – 2WD cars only 5

N8 Any 4WD car not classified in Class B9 or B10 6

N9

All current and previously homologated Group A, Super 2000 and R4 cars providing they run as per their homologation papers. All Metro 6R4 cars and any derivative therefrom. Any other 4WD car not classified in Class 10 with a sequential gearbox.

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N10

All current and previously homologated WRC cars and homologated R5 cars. Any derivative of an FIA R5 car converted to RHD whose conversion has been supported with photographic evidence and original LHD homologation papers for that vehicle.

R5+ cars. (Group R5 cars modified beyond their homologated specification. Any other car not classified in Classes B1-B9.

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N11

R2 (atmo over 1390cc and up to 1600cc and turbo

over 927cc and up to 1067cc) Group R2 cars homologated before 31/12/2018 and conforming to 2018 Appendix J, Art. 260.

BRC Academy Trophy

H1 Historic rally cars registered before 31/12/90 (Motorsport UK Category 1,2,3,4a and 4b).

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H2 Historic Rally cars fully compliant with the current FIA Appendix K

Cars in classes N1 to N11 will compete for the Ulster National Rally Cup.

Cars in classes H1 and H2 will compete for the Ulster Historic Rally Cup.

All cars in Classes H1 to H2 must have a valid Historic Passport (HTP) or a Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form.

All Event Classes

Should fewer than five cars be entered in any one class, the organisers reserve the right to amalgamate this class with the next higher class.

Where BRC classes and BRCN classes differ from those for this event, the relevant Co-ordinator / Secretary will be responsible for the allocation of points.

Vehicles with forced induction (except diesel engines) and rotary engines will have their engine capacity increased by 70% to establish their class. (Motorsport UK regulation J5.4.1)

Where appropriate all cars must have a valid Motorsport UK or MI Competition Car Logbook (CCLB) or Vehicle Passport.

1.9 - Road Traffic Act Insurance requirements

The Organisers have made and agreed arrangements with Marsh Commercial for the provision of a Blanket Cover Note to provide competitors, who need to use the scheme, with the Third Party insurance cover necessary to meet the Road Traffic Act requirements on the Road Sections of the event. It is a requirement under this legislation that:-

• Entrants and drivers must have valid insurance covering them against liability for both personal injury to and/or damage to property of Third Parties on public road sections of the event.

• It is the Entrants’ and drivers’ responsibility to arrange such insurance and/or to extend existing insurance, as necessary. Entrants and drivers will be required to sign and confirm that they are covered by such insurance.

• Failure to have such insurance may mean that the competition car in question may be refused permission to start the event.

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The insurance cover will come into effect from the start and will cease at the end of the rally or at the moment of Retirement, Disqualification or Exclusion.

The basic rate for the event, before applicable loadings is:

£25.00 (€28.00)

All applicants wishing to use the scheme must be able to comply with all points of the Marsh Commercial Motorsport’s Declaration: -

• I do not have the Third Party Road Section extension on my current Motor Insurance.

• I am aged 20 or over.

• I have had no more than 1 fault claim in the last three years.

• I have no more than a maximum of 6 conviction points or a licence ban on my UK driving licence

• I have the appropriate competition/club membership licence as well as a UK/EU driving license and if my license is provisional, I will be supervised by an adult over 25.

• I have no physical or mental disabilities

• My vehicle is MOT’d, Taxed and Insured for the road

• I have no other material facts to disclose

• Anyone aged less than 20 years old will also be accepted at the same price should their co-driver be a more senior member of their family or over 25 years old.

Due to the implementation of a remote signing on procedure all competitors must complete a Driver Declaration Form (DDF). This form will be emailed to the driver once their event entry form and full entry fee, including Marsh Insurance premium, have been received by the Organisers. The DDF is to be returned to the relevant Entries Secretary to complete the “acceptance” of the entry to the event.

Marsh Commercial

Partnership House, Priory Park East, Kingston Upon Hull HU4 7DY

Tel + 44 (0) 1482 213215 Fax + 44 (0) 1482 213216

Email: [email protected]

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The Organisers decline liability in any accident caused by or to competitors and the competing cars during the whole of the event. The Organisers also decline any liability for breach of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland covered by the itinerary. Competitors shall be held responsible for any accident or breach of laws in which they may be involved and shall declare to the Organisers particulars of any incident from which liability may arise and shall have no claim against the Organisers arising out of any action of the Organisers, their servants or officials, during the course of the Rally.

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1.10 - Reconnaissance Registration & Admin Checks

Competitors will be allowed a reconnaissance of the route prior to the event. Competitors may select one day only from the options outlined below. Before the commencement of reconnaissance, each crew must have successfully completed the Reconnaissance registration and administration process. Details of the reconnaissance car and occupants, including address and telephone numbers at which they can be contacted during the reconnaissance period, must be submitted to the organisers in advance. If approved the organisers will issue a Reconnaissance Authorisation Card, which cannot be amended or altered in any way. If the crew making a reconnaissance wish to change the car or vary the occupants a new card must be obtained by contacting the organisers in advance. Reconnaissance programme outline: Collection of Rally Pack and Reconnaissance card.

Location: Rally Office, Mourne Country Hotel, Newry Times:

Sunday 14 Nov 08:00 hours - 11:00 hours Thursday 18 Nov 17:00 hours - 20:00 hours Friday 19 Nov 08:00 hours - 11:00 hours

Competitors may make a low speed reconnaissance of all the special stages, during any one selected day from the two listed below, or in exceptional circumstances, at other times specifically agreed with the organisers. Between: 09:00 hours - 16:00 hours Sunday 14 Nov 09:00 hours - 16:00 hours Friday 19 Nov No reconnaissance is permitted at any other time to those specified above. Competitors are only permitted a maximum of TWO passes through each stage (special stages run three times are considered to be one stage) Crews will be able to register their Reconnaissance details online prior to 14 November. Administrative Checks will take place online in advance of collection of the Rally Pack. Further details of the online checks will be announced in due course.

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1.11 - Subjective Route Notes

Subjective Route Notes and DVD for all special stages will be available by mail order from Patterson Pacenotes and from On the Pacenote. Patterson Pacenotes Tel: +44 (0)2890 844 111 (Monday-Friday 9-5) Fax: +44 (0)2890 849 231 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.rallynews.net onthepacenote Tel: +353 (0)3876 355 088 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.onthepacenote.ie

1.12 - Availability of Maps The entire route is covered by OSNI 1:50000 Discover Series maps numbered 20 & 29. All competitors will be supplied with a Map Book, which will contain a map of Rally HQ Area, an overview map of the area and stages, and a map of the individual stages. 1.13 - Rally Shakedown R

A shakedown stage will take place on Friday 19 November 2021 from 18:00. The stage will be approx. 2.77 miles (4.45 km) and will be representative to the nature of the stages used on the event. Crews may make unlimited passes through the stage within the scheduled session. Please note that the deadline for Shakedown Registration is 16:30 hours on Friday 19 November. The shakedown stage will be approx. 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the Service Park in Newry.

1.14 - Service Park

The Service Park for the event will be in Newry. A plan of the Service Park will be included in Rally Guide 2 and the Event Road book.

On arrival at the Service Park, all service crews must report to the Service Park Manager. A Service Pass will be enclosed with the confirmation of entry. Only vehicles with this Official Service Pass will be allowed into the Service Park. A Motorhome Pass, if ordered, will also be enclosed Support (Trade) plates, if ordered, which must be affixed to the front of the vehicle, will be allowed into Service Parks. All service crews must use a ground sheet.

The Rally HQ is located less than 1 mile from the Service Park

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1.15 - Refuelling The Organisers have provided a Refuel Zone. Competitors may either use fuel supplied by the official supplier Old Hall Performance (www.oldhallperformance.com/vpracing-products/race-fuel) or Vital Equipment (www.vitalequipment.co.uk) operating from the Refuel Zone, or their own fuel in the Refuel Zone, or from Filling stations on the rally route as detailed in the Road Book.

Service Area Fuel Restrictions There will be a firm control of fuels and associated restrictions in the service area. Immediate, permanent and serious enforcement actions for transgression of those restrictions will be in place. In the service area, petrol generators will be discouraged and when/if permitted will be subject to inspection, restrictions on use and refuelling will only be permitted when cold. There will be a limit on the total volume of all flammable fuel, and specific conditions of storage, held in each service bay. All service vehicles must contain fire-fighting equipment. 1.16 - Tyre Suppliers

Tyre manufacturers / distributors will be located within the Service Park from Friday 19 November. Please contact your usual supplier for details.

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1.17 - Travel Infrastructure

Northern Ireland is served by three airports and two major Sea Ports, which link the Province to the mainland UK and beyond. Dublin Airport also provides an alternative for overseas visitors. All distances and times quoted are to the Ulster Rally HQ in Newry. Competitors traveling to the event should familiarise themselves with all relevant COVID travel restrictions in all the countries they are traveling through. Airports: Belfast International Airport (BFS) The Province’s largest Airport is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) from Rally HQ, serving destinations across the UK, Europe and North America. www.belfastairport.com Belfast International Airport, Belfast, BT29 4AB. +44 (0) 2889 4484 848 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) Located in the heart of Belfast and just 42 miles (67 km) from Rally HQ. Again serving destinations across the UK and Europe.

www.belfastcityairport.com George Best City Airport, Belfast, BT3 9JH. +44 (0) 28 9093 9093 [email protected] Dublin International Airport (DUB) Europe’s 8th busiest Airport lies less 60 miles (96 km) from Rally HQ. For a comprehensive list of Airlines using Dublin Airport please check their website. www.dublinairport.com +353 (0) 1814 1111

Ferry Ports: Stena Line offer 5 Routes across the Irish Sea from the mainland UK as follows: Cairnryan – Belfast Harbour Liverpool – Belfast Harbour Holyhead – Dublin Port Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire Fishgard - Rosslare The distances from the Ferry Ports to Rally HQ are as follows: Belfast Harbour 40 miles (64 km) Larne Harbour 60 Miles (96 km) Dublin Port 65 miles (104 km) Dun Laoghaire 72 miles (115 km) Rosslare 164 miles (263 km)

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1.18 - FERRY DEAL Motorsport UK have a ferry deal for their members so we no longer have a separate BRC one. The codes for this can be accessed through the members benefits section of motorsportuk.org.

1.19 - Local Accommodation

Newry has a varied selection of accommodation options available from Internationally known hotels to family owed Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses, Self-Catering and caravan & camping options. An extensive listing of available local accommodation is available from: Newry Visitor Information Centre, Bagenal's Castle Castle Street, Newry, BT34 2BY. Tel: +44 (0) 28 3031 3170 E: [email protected] or Discover Northern Ireland www.discovernorthernireland.com

1.20 - Car Hire companies

Avis Rent a Car Ltd +44 (0) 28 9442 2333 www.avis.co.uk Europcar Belfast Int Airport +44 (0) 28 9442 3444 www.europcar.co.uk Budget Car Hire Belfast Int Airport +44 (0) 28 9442 3332 www.budget.ie Hertz Belfast Int Airport +44 (0) 28 9442 2533 www.hertz.co.uk National Car Rental +44 (0) 28 9442 2285 www.nationalcar.co.uk

1.21 - Helicopter registration

During the course of the event competitors or their representatives are not permitted to use, or be directly or indirectly concerned in the use of, helicopters or fixed wing aircraft in the vicinity of the event (whether in connection with servicing, aerial surveillance or any other reason whatsoever), unless previous authority has been obtained from the organisers in writing. A Helicopter Policy is available on request from [email protected]

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1.22 - Driving in Northern Ireland

� A valid Driving Licence must be carried at all times when driving in NI � All vehicles must have Road Traffic Accident Insurance cover at all times � All vehicles in the UK drive on the Left side of the road. � All distances are indicated in miles. � Speed limits – The National maximum speed limits for a car in Northern Ireland are as follows:

Towns & built up areas 30 mph (48kph) Single Carriageways 60 mph (96kph) Dual Carriageway and Motorways 70 mph (112kph)

Or as sign posted. � Mobile phone use – It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone while driving in Northern Ireland. The use of a hands free kit is advisable. � Seatbelts – The wearing of seatbelts is mandatory at all times for drivers and all passengers. � Drink drive rules – The legal limit in Northern Ireland is 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood or 107 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine or 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. It is not advisable to drive if you have consumed alcohol, no matter how little. � Drugs and driving – It is an offence to drive a vehicle while unfit through the misuse of drugs. This section gives you details of the amenities available in the vicinity of Newry which you may require during the event. Please note that the details included have been reproduced from different sources and NIMC cannot be held responsible for their accuracy and the quality of service provided. 1.23 - Medical & Emergency Services

Medical Facilities available in Newry: Daisy Hill Hospital is the main local Medical Facility and has a 24hr Accident & Emergency department, which will treat serious injury and sudden illnesses. Daisy Hill Hospital, 5 Hospital Road, Newry, BT35 8DR Tel: +44 (0) 28 3083 5000 For Emergencies only, dial 999 or 112 An out of Hours Service is provided by Southern Health and Social Care Trust Tel: +44 (0) 28 3839 9201 Textphone: 18001 028 3839 9201 These services are provided: 6.00 pm on week days until a GP surgery opens the next morning. 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday. 24 hours on public holidays. Medical advice for minor ailments is also available at the following Pharmacies: McKeevers Chemists, 54 Mill St. +44 (0)28 3026 2183 McKeevers Chemists, 4 Monaghan St +44 (0)28 3026 2473 McNally's Late Night Pharmacy, 5a Monaghan St +44 (0)28 3026 2110 NI Fire & Rescue Service – Emergencies only, Dial 999 or 112. Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI): Newry PSNI Non- Emergency calls dial +44 (0) 845 600 8000 Emergencies only – Dial 999 or 112

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1.24 - Currency, Bank & ATMs

The currency used in Northern Ireland is £ sterling. The vast majority of retailers accept payment by debit / credit card. ATM machines operate 24hrs a day and are located at most Bank and Building Society branches and through a variety of outlets such as service stations and retail areas. Some services available are: Newry Plaza Unit 6 Plaza Retail Park, Belfast Road, Newry BT34 1QA Clarkes BP Newry Belfast Rd, Newry BT34 1QA Tesco 24 Downshire Rd, Carneyhough Court, Newry BT34 1EE Travelex Bureau de Change Belfast International Airport

1.25 - Making a phone call

International Dialling Codes –

Making a call to the UK: To call from outside the UK, the following dial code is required. +44 code to dial out (00 44 for NI) and drop the first ‘0’ from the phone number While in NI: If you are having difficulty making UK calls, dial 100. If you are having difficulty making International calls, dial 155. For help locating a local contact dial 118 24 7. (Other providers are available)

1.26 - Local Service Stations

Niall Clarke Oils 16 Belfast Rd, Newry BT34 1QA 028 3026 2436 Greenbank Service Station Warrenpoint Rd, Newry BT34 2PF 028 3026 0547 Fiveways Shop and Service Station 101 Armagh Rd, Newry BT35 6PW 028 3026 5530

Other useful information

� Language: The main language used in Northern Ireland is English. � Time: Standard Northern Ireland time in November is GMT (UTC/GMT+0hr). Rally Time will be based on the BBC time – Dial 123. Or click the link below:

http://www.horlogeparlante.com/english/united_kingdom_belfast_537.php

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