qnrrch - Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation

Art. 2 - ORGANISATION2.1 - Secretariat of the eventBefore and after the meetings, the Secretary of the Event can be located at theaddress shown below:Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF)Salwa Road, 24 – P.O. BOX 8708 – Doha - State of QatarTel: +974 43 79 884 - Fax: +974 43 79 799 / +974 73 79 761During the meetings, the secretariat of the meeting will be located at the addressshown below:Losail International CircuitNorth Relief Road, Area NR70 East Al-WusailControl Tower, 1 st floorDoha - State of QatarTel: +974 472 9151 – Fax: +974 472 9246Art. 3 - INSURANCEThe company providing the third party liability insurance cover is:Doha Insurance Company. PO Box 7171- Doha- State of Qatar.Policy number: TBAAll competitors, their personnel, guests, etc. must be covered by third partyinsurance.Third party insurance arranged by QMMF shall be in addition and without prejudice toany personal insurance policy held by a competitor or any other participant in theevent.Drivers taking part in the 2010/2011 QNRRCH are not third parties with respect toone another.Children under the age of 16 are strictly forbidden from entering the PitLane.Art. 4 - OFFICIALSChairman of the MeetingMr. Nasser Khalifa Al-AttiyahSteward Mr. Rashid Al Sulaiti, Lic. 051/10Steward Mr. Adil Bastawi, Lic. 065/10ASN StewardTBAClerk of the Course Mr. Franck Vayssié, Lic. 046/10Deputy Clerk of the Course Mr. Clive Jacobsen, Lic. 039/10Secretary of the MeetingTBAASN Technical Scrutineer Mr. Iain Black, Lic. 038/10TimekeepersMr. Fahmi KhatabChief Medical OfficerDr. Al MuslehEnvironment StewardTBA2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 4

Event ManagerAssistant to the Chairman of the MeetingMr. Makki Al MuftiMrs. Marielou CruzThe location of the office of the Officials will be on the first floor of the control tower.The drivers will be represented by:Mr. Fahad Al Thani Phone 5887100All requests concerning the 2010/2011 regulations must be presented only by theabove designated person within a minimum of 10 days before the event concerned.During each event, drivers must present their own petition directly to the secretary’soffice on the first floor of the control tower.Losail International CircuitSecurity ManagerPaddock ManagerNational Press OfficerInternational Press OfficeBusiness DevelopmentMr. Karl-Heinz HolzMr. Abdul AdamMr. Magdi ZahranMrs. Neus RamosMr. Albert BellidoAuthority of the stewards of the meeting: FIA International Sporting Code,Chapter I - General principles Art. 141:Duties of the Clerk of the Course: FIA International Sporting Code, Chapter I -General principles Art. 142:2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 5

CHAPTER 2 - SPORTIVE REGULATIONSArt. 5 - LICENCES5.1 - All drivers/ competitors participating in the 2010/2011 QNRRCH must holdcurrent licences, namely a 2010 valid Road Racing licence to enter the eventsin 2010 & a 2011 valid Road Racing licence for the rest of the season. Thedrivers must also be in possession of a current medical certificate of aptitude forcompetition to obtain his licence.5.2 - No person under the age of 18 may participate in the 2010/2011QNRRCH.Art. 6 – CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS6.1 - Each 2010/2011 QNRRCH event will have the status of a restricted nationalevent.6.2 - The maximum number of events in the Championship is set at seven (7)“circuit race” Rounds at Losail International Circuit, Doha, State of Qatar (seeappendix 1).6.3 - A maximum of 30 cars will be admitted for the 2010/2011 QNRRCH.However, QMMF reserves the right to allow wild-card entrants per Event andas per the approval of the organiser.6.4 - A round of the 2010/2011 QNRRCH can be cancelled if there are less than 5cars on the grid.6.5 - Save in exceptional circumstances, a Championship round will be made up ofone race consisting of both PRODUCTION Class and OPEN Class categorieswith a distance of 10 laps. The leader will be shown the chequered flag when thefinish line is crossed at the end of the 10 th lap. The Finish Line is the single whiteline which crosses the track.6.6 Categories of vehicles admitted:- PRODUCTION Class: Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru Impreza Sti areauthorised to participate with restricted turbocharged engine.- OPEN Class: Restricted to vehicles designed for road use only. No restrictionson make, drive, engine size.6.7- There must be a minimum of 5 PRODUCTION Class entrants and registrationsper event for the category to be classified as such in a round. If there are lessthan 5 entrants and registrations for an event, then no restrictor will beapplied and the entrants will be classified as OPEN.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 6

Art. 7 – THE CHAMPIONSHIP7.1 – 2010/2011 QNRRCH Winning Driver - PointsThe 2010/2011 QNRRCH Champion driver’s title will be awarded to the driver whohas scored the highest number of points, taking into consideration all the resultsobtained during the Events which have taken place.7.2 – Overall ClassificationThe points to the top 10, excluding wild card entrants, will be awarded for eachRound according to the following scale:1 st 20 points 5 th 8 points 9 th 2 points2 nd 15 points 6 th 6 points 10 th 1 point3 rd 12 points 7 th 4 points4 th 10 points 8 th 3 points7.3 – PRODUCTION ClassThe points to the top 8, excluding wild card entrants, will be awarded for each Roundaccording to the following scale:1 st 10 points 4 th 5 points 7 th 2 points2 nd 8 points 5 th 4 points 8 th 1 point3 rd 6 points 6 th 3 points7.4 – If a race is suspended under Article 24, and cannot be resumed under Article25, no points will be awarded if the leader has completed less than two laps, halfpoints will be awarded if the leader has completed more than two laps but less than75% of the original race distance, and full points will be awarded if the leader hascompleted more than 75% of the original race distance.7.5 - If two or more drivers finish the 2010/2011 QNRRCH with the same number ofpoints, the highest place in this Championship shall be awarded to:a) the holder of the greatest number of first places,b) if the number of first places is the same, the holder of the greatest number ofsecond places,c) if the number of second places is the same, the holder of the greatest number ofthird places, and so on until a winner emerges,If this procedure fails to produce a result, the holder of the best position on thestarting grid for Race 1 will be declared winner.Art. 8 – COMPETITOR’S APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY8.1 – RegistrationThe individual application form to enter in the 2010/2011 QNRRCH must besubmitted to the QMMF before the 2 nd September 2010 accompanied by the entryfees specified below and the documents requested on the entry form (Licence, IDcard, driving licence, photo, insurance and medical certificate).2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 7

The application will not be accepted if the form is not totally completed andaccompanied by the requested fees and documents.8.2 – Registration feesComplete ChampionshipWild Card (request submitted to theQMMF a minimum of 10 days prior toeach event) subject to validation5000 QR 2000 QRCompetitors registered for the full 2010/2011 QNRRCH will be charged 500QR for each non-participation of round.Registration for the 2010/2011 QNRRCH AFTER THE DEADLINE will be permitteduntil the administrative verifications of the first Round on 24 th September 2010.However, double entry fees will be charged, as per the approval of theorganiser.A deposit of 1000 QR for the two (2) transponders must be paid along with theentry fees. This deposit will be refunded at the end of the 2010/ 2011season.8.3 – A competitor can enter as Wild Card for one event after acceptance by theorganisation of the entry. The competitor must send the entry form and pay the feesa minimum of 10 days before the event concerned with all the documents requested.For safety reasons, the wild-card drivers will be accepted only if they haveparticipated in a minimum of 2 trackday sessions at Losail InternationalCircuit.8.4 - The Organiser reserves the right to reject the registration of any participant(FIA International Sporting Code) without specifying the reason.8.5 - Team entries: An additional entry form must be completed and accompaniedby the individual forms of the competitors concerned, with an entry fee of 8000 QR(complete championship). A 2010 and a 2011 Team Licence must be obtained fromQMMF. In this case, the entrant’s name will be mentioned with the Team name.Art. 9 – DOCUMENTATION & SCRUTINEERING9.1 – DocumentationFor each round, documentation & scrutineering will take place at Losail Internationalcircuit (Pit box 0).The opening hours will be specified on the timetable of each round and must berespected (see Appendix 2).A penalty of 500 QR will be charged for late documentation.A penalty of 500 QR will be charged for late scrutineering.9.2 – DocumentsThe following documents must be presented:2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 8

- 2010 QMMF licence and 2010 QMMF Team licence (if applicable) for the rounds in2010.- 2011 QMMF licence and 2011 QMMF Team licence (if applicable) for the rounds in2011.- ID Card / Passport with Residence Visa- Driving licence- Authorisation to use the car if the competitor is not the owner.- Name and contact details of the team representative who must be available at alltimes whilst the competitor is on track.9.3 - TranspondersTwo (2) personal identified transponders will be given out at documentation. It isimperative that they are returned to the Secretary’s Office on the first floor of thecontrol tower at the end of each event to be charged for the next event.The transponders must be fixed in the recommended position according to thescrutineer’s requests. The competitor is responsible for these 2 transponders.If the transponders are damaged, the deposit will be not refunded and thecompetitor will have to give another deposit in order to be allowed to enterthe next round.9.4 - BraceletsBracelets given at documentation must be worn for the duration of the event. Thismust be shown to the pit lane marshals on each exit of the pit lane to enterthe track.9.5 – Armbands for signalling area (pit lane wall).Two (2) coloured armbands will be given at documentation. Thesearmbands must only be used by crew members working in the signallingarea (pit lane wall). Only crew members displaying this armband coupledwith the appropriate pass will be allowed access to the pit lane wall.9.6 - Pit garageThe organiser will supply a pit garage to the competitors, circumstances allowing.The competitor is responsible for all invited guests, team members, andequipment within the pit box. Any damage must be paid for.SMOKING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN WITHIN THE PIT GARAGE. A FINE OF360QR WILL BE IMPOSED ON ANY PERSON CAUGHT SMOKING IN THE PITGARAGE. NON-PAYMENT WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE CIRCUIT.The pit garage areas are solely for the preparation of the cars. It is strictly forbiddenfor this space to be used as a hospitality or trade site area.Water dispensers are available for rent from the paddock office manager:• Water dispenser rental: 130 QR.• 5 Gallon water refill: 25 QR.Support vehicles are forbidden from entering the paddock. LIC staff andtrolleys will be available for the movement of racing materials.9.7 - Team officeTeam offices are available for rent for the duration of the event. The competitor mustregister at documentation and pay 750 QR for 2 days.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 9

9.8 – ScrutineeringVehicles admitted:Vehicles can be entered for OPEN Class or PRODUCTION Class. Only one vehiclemay be presented for scrutineering per competitor.Competitors must ensure that their cars comply with the conditions of eligibility andsafety throughout practice and the race in accordance with the Technical regulations.All participants must submit the homologation form for the roll cage to thescrutineers who will keep it throughout the entire event.Scrutineers have the right to:a) Check the eligibility of a car or of a competitor at any time during the event.b) Require a competitor to supply them with such parts or samples as they maydeem necessary.9.9 - No car may take part in the event until it has been passed by thescrutineers.9.10 - No car may be removed from the circuit once it has been passed bythe scrutineers.9.11 - The Clerk of the Course can require that any car be stopped and checked atany time during the event by the scrutineers.9.12 – Fuel & Pit StopThe type of fuel is unrestricted for OPEN and PRODUCTION Classes. Nitrogen dioxidegas (NO2) is not allowed.A maximum of 200 litres may be stored outside the pit box.Refuelling within the paddock/pit box must be carried out by the use of a manualpump. Refuelling during the race is prohibited, including during a red flag.Pit stops are only permitted during the race to resolve safety issues.Art. 10 – COMPULSORY IDENTIFICATION & ADVERTISING10.1 – Race numbers, Name of the driver and blood groupThe Organisation will determine the starting numbers following the results of the2009/ 2010 QNRRCH. For new competitors the number will be assigned sequentially.Each car must carry the race numbers allocated by the organiser. The Organiser willsupply the 3 adhesive plates (51cm X 51cm) with the number and compulsoryadvertising.One plate number must be placed on the front and one on each side of the vehicleprior to presenting the car for technical scrutineering (see photograph below). It is2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 10

the competitor’s responsibility to correctly place these on the car. Any sticker withdamage to the advertising must be replaced.Name of the driver and blood group is compulsory and must appear on thebodywork (rear lateral windows, and rear window), and be easily legible (seeChapter XVII of the FIA International Sporting Code).The name or the emblem of the maker of the car must appear on the car in theoriginal location.10.2 – Compulsory stickersSize of the plate number: 51 cm X 51 cm. A “P” will be added for the Productionclass.Size of the windscreen stickers: 2 pieces of 15 cm X 25cm.Driver’s name and blood group: size free.It is strictly forbidden to make any adjustment to the dimensions of the stickerunless the Organiser has given written authorisation to do so.The stickers must remain on the car during the practices and the race. Anycompetitor who fails to comply with this standard may not be authorised to take partin the practices and/or the race. The removal of any advertising material that ishanded over by the organisation could lead to the times obtained at the trainingsession not being taken into account, or exclusion from the placing, at the StewardsDiscretion.The advertising, in any form, of alcohol and/or tobacco, and/or associated productsis strictly forbidden in the 2010/2011 QNRRCH.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 11

No advertising or statements on the car, or team vehicles, or on competitor’s raceclothing or team clothing is allowed which may be considered unsuitable or offensiveto the organisers, or their sponsors and any advertising must respect the politicaland religious sensitivities of the state of Qatar.Not displaying the compulsory advertising will result in a penalty of doublethe entry fee.Art. 11 – DRIVER & CAR11.1 - If the driver is not the owner of the car, written authorisation fromthe owner (individual or company) permitting use of the vehicle for the racemust be presented at documentation.11.2 - The driver must drive his car alone and unaided.11.3 - Unsportsmanlike conduct, including disrespect of officials and regulations, willbe brought to the attention of the Stewards and may result in sanctions, includingexclusion (FIA International Sporting Code).11.4 - Drivers must not attempt to make any form of short cut during free andqualifying practices, warm up and race. Any use of a different route except the trackwill be penalised. The track is defined as the tarmac between the 2 white lines whichare on both sides throughout the circuit.Art. 12 - GENERAL CAR REQUIREMENTSNo signal of any kind may pass between a moving car and anyone connected withthe car’s driver with the exception of the following:a) Legible messages on a pit boardb) Lap time/ place on a pit boardc) Body movement by the driverd) Lap time on a dedicated display in the car.Art.13 - GENERAL SAFETY13.1 – FlagsIt is strictly forbidden for competitors to use flags similar in any way whatsoever tothose below.Green flag - The track is clear and drivers may overtake. When the pit-laneexit is open, this flag must be waved at the pit-lane exit.Yellow flag - Danger immediately ahead. It is used to reinforce the warningthat caution is required ahead.Drivers must not overtake while a yellow flag is being displayed.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 12

If a yellow flag is displayed at the starting grid of a race it means that the race starthas been delayed.Red flag - Will be shown if the race or practice session is interrupted. Thered lights around the track will also be switched on. All drivers on the trackare to return to the pit-lane slowly. If a red flag is being shown at pit lane exit,drivers may not exit the pit-lane.Blue flag - If shown stationary, it means a driver is coming up behind. Ifbeing waved it means that a driver behind is about to overtaken. In racingconditions it is shown to a lapped drive who must allow the following driver toovertake at the earliest opportunity.Yellow & Red Striped flag - There is rain, oil or water which is making trackthe slippery.Black flag – Shown, in conjunction with a driver's number, means that thedriver must stop at the pits on the next lap and may not restart. The drivers’team must be notified prior to the flag being shown.Black flag with orange disk - The driver has a mechanical problemconsidered dangerous and must stop immediately.Black & White Chequered flag - Race or practice session is finished.13.2 - Personal compulsory equipment – FIA homologated - Helmet, Racing suit,Undergarments, Gloves, and Boots (Appendix 3, 4, & 5).13.3 - Official instructions will be given to drivers by means of the signals laid out inthe FIA International Sporting Code.13.4 – Drivers are strictly forbidden to drive their car in the opposite direction to therace unless this is absolutely necessary in order to move the car from a dangerousposition, including in the pit lane. A car may only be pushed to remove it from adangerous position as directed by the marshals.13.5 - During practice and the races, drivers may only use the track and must, at alltimes, observe the provisions of the FIA International Sporting Code relating todriving behaviour on circuits. The track is defined as the tarmac between the twowhite lines which are on both sides throughout the circuit.13.6 - A driver who abandons a car must leave it in neutral or with the clutchdisengaged and with the steering wheel in place.13.7 - Repairs to a car may only be carried out in the Pit Box. Test runs may only beperformed on the track, during an official session. It is strictly forbidden to run thecar in gear unless ALL FOUR wheels are on the ground.13.8 – Pit boxes are equipped with the following fire extinguishers; 1 X 6 kg capacitydry chemical powder NP6, and 1 X 5kg Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Pit lane side 1 X 25 kgdry powder NP6, and Paddock side 1 X 25kg dry powder NP6.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 13

13.9 – With the exception as specifically authorised by the FIA InternationalSporting Code or these Sporting Regulations, no one except the driver may touch astopped car unless it is in the paddock, the team’s designated garage area, the pitlane or on the starting grid.13.10 - Drivers taking part in practice and the race must always wear the clothes,underwear and helmets specified in Appendix L to the FIA International SportingCode (Appendix 3, 4, & 5).13.11 - Drivers with serious mechanical difficulties during practice or the race mustimmediately leave the track and/or return to his pit box adhering to the instructionsof the Race Direction and/or Marshals.13.12 - Only two (2) team members per participating car are allowed in thesignalling area during practices and after the start of the race (Art. 9.5).13.13 - The Clerk of the Course or the Chief Medical Officer can require a driver toundergo a medical examination at any time during the event.13.14 - Failure to comply with the general safety requirements of the FIAInternational Sporting Code or these Sporting Regulations may result in theexclusion of the car and driver concerned from the event.Art. 14 – COMPULSORY BRIEFING14.1 - A compulsory briefing by the Clerk of the Course will take place for eachround before the free practices in the press conference room, 1 st floor. All driversentered in the 2010/2011 QNRRCH must be present throughout the briefing at eachround. Any absence must be explained through a letter addressed to the organiser.Non acceptance of the excuse will result in exclusion from the event. Acceptance willresult in a penalty of 1000QR and the participant starting the race from the lastposition on the starting grid.14.2 - If the Clerk of the Course considers that another briefing is necessary, thiswill be given at a time and place agreed by the Stewards of the Meeting. The driverswill be informed accordingly.Art. 15 - INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO COMPETITORS15.1 - In exceptional circumstances, the Stewards or Clerk of the Course may giveinstructions to competitors by means of special circulars in accordance with the FIAinternational Sporting Code. These circulars will be distributed to all the competitors,who must acknowledge receipt.15.2 - All classifications and results of practice and the race, as well as all decisionsissued by the officials, will be signed and posted on the official notice board locatedon the left of the Paddock General Office (PGO) in the paddock.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 14

Art. 16 - INCIDENTS & PENALTIES16.1 - “Incident” means any occurrence or series of occurrences involving one ormore drivers, or any action by any driver, which:- necessitated the stopping of a practice (free or qualifying) session or thesuspension of a race under Article 24.- constituted a breach of these Sporting Regulations or the FIA International SportingCode,- caused a collision,- forced a driver off the track,- illegitimately prevented a legitimate overtaking manoeuvre by a driver,- illegitimately impeded another driver during overtaking.16.2 - a) It shall be at the discretion of the Stewards to decide, upon a report or arequest by the Clerk of the course, if a driver or drivers involved in an Incident shallbe penalised.b) If an Incident is under investigation by the Stewards, a message will be sent tothe all Teams which driver or drivers are involved.c) If a driver is involved in a collision or Incident (Art. 16.1); he must not leave thecircuit without the consent of the Stewards.16.3 - The Stewards may impose any one of the following two penalties (insubstitution or in addition to other available penalties) on any driver involved in anIncident.a) A drive-through penalty. The driver must enter the pit lane and rejoin the racewithout stopping.b) A 10-second time penalty on final race time.16.4 - a) The Stewards shall give written notification of the penalty which has beenimposed to an official of the team concerned and shall make sure that thisinformation is countersigned, with a note of the time, or displayed on the timingmonitors.b) From the time the Stewards' decision is notified, the relevant driver may cover nomore than one complete lap before entering the pit lane. However, unless the driverwas already in the pit entry for the purpose of serving his penalty, he may rejoin thestarting grid in the original position for the restart. The penalty must then be takenduring the first lap after the restart. If conditions do not permit this, a penalty of 30seconds will be added to the final race time.c) Any breach of or failure to comply with Article 13.4 may result in the car beingexcluded.Art. 17 - FREE & QUALIFYING PRACTICES17.1 - Except where these Sporting Regulations require otherwise, pit and trackdiscipline and safety measures will be the same for all practice sessions and race.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 15

The pit lane speed limit is 60 Km/h. Exceeding the speed limit will be punished by a fine of360QR during practice sessions and by a drive through penalty during the race.For dangerous driving in the pit lane or paddock the driver will be excluded fromthe event.17.2 - No driver may start in a race without taking part in qualifying practice, exceptin a case of “force majeure” duly recognised as such by the Stewards.17.3 – The maximum number of cars permitted to start a race is set at 30.However, up to a maximum of 40 cars may participate in practices in order todetermine a starting grid of up to 30.17.4 - There will be one free practice sessions of 20 minutes. For the five minutesprior to the start of the session, countdown boards showing 5 minutes, 4 minutes,3 minutes, 2 minutes, and 1 minute will be displayed accompanied by an audiblewarning. At 0 minutes the GREEN LIGHT and a GREEN flag will be displayed atthe pit lane exit to indicate the start of the training sessions, and a horn will besounded.For the three minutes prior to the end of the session, minute countdown boards (3minute, 2 minute and 1 minute) will be shown at the starter cabin. Thechequered flag being waved at the finishing line will indicate that the trainingsessions have come to an end. Passing the chequered flag more than once is strictlyprohibited.17.5 - All cars participating in the race must complete in total 4 laps during the freepractice session i.e. cross the timekeeping line 4 times, except in the case of ‘forcemajeure’ and with the approval of the Stewards. Failure to comply will result in thecompetitor starting from the last placing on the gird. Should 2 or more competitorsfail to comply, the order of placement at the rear of the grid shall be determined bytheir qualifying times.17.6 - There will be one 20 minute qualifying session for OPEN class and one 20minute qualifying session for PRODUCTION class.17.7 - If a car stops during practice it must be removed from the track as quickly aspossible so that its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder othercompetitors. If the driver is unable to drive the car from a dangerous position, itshall be the duty of the marshals to assist him. If technical means are used by themarshals to remove the car to a safe position, this assistance cannot be used to helpthe driver/car concerned to rejoin the session.17.8 - Practices may be interrupted as often and for as long as deemed necessary toclear the track or to allow the recovery of a car. In the case of free practice only,there will be no prolongation of the practice period after an interruption of this kind.Furthermore if, in the opinion of the Stewards, a stoppage is caused deliberately, thedriver concerned may have his times from that session cancelled (in substitution orin addition to other available penalties) and may not be permitted to take part in anyother practice session that day.17.9 - All cars abandoned on the circuit during any session will be brought back tothe pits as soon as possible.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 16

17.10 - Should the qualifying session be interrupted, no protest can be accepted asto the possible effects of the interruption on the qualification of drivers admitted tostart.17.11 - Cars traversing the gravel must be re-presented to scrutineers priorto rejoining the session.Art. 18 – QUALIFYING TIMESAny driver whose best qualifying lap time exceeds 130% of the fastest time in theQualifying practices may not be allowed to take part in the warm up or in the race.Qualifying time will be the same for OPEN and PRODUCTION Classes.Art. 19 - STOPPING THE PRACTICEShould it become necessary to stop the practice because the circuit is blocked by anaccident or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous to continue, thered flag and the abort lights will be shown at the Start/ Finish Line. Simultaneously,red flags will be shown at all the marshals’ posts.When the signal is given to stop, all cars shall immediately reduce speed andproceed slowly back to their respective pits; parking in the rolling lane is forbidden.All cars abandoned on the track will be removed to a safe place. At the end of eachpractice session, all drivers may only cross the Line once.Art. 20 – Warm UpOne free practice session of 15 minutes will be scheduled for the morning of therace. Only qualified cars may join the warm up session. However, in the case of‘force majeure’ Stewards may allow a driver to participate. The Warm up session isnot compulsory.Art.21 - THE GRID21.1 - At the end of the qualifying practice, the fastest time achieved by each driverwill be published officially.21.2 - The starting grid for the Race will be drawn up in the order of the fastest timeachieved by each driver in the qualifying practice session. Should two or moredrivers have set identical times, priority will be given to the one who set it first.21.3 - The fastest car will start the race from the pole position on the grid on theleft side of the LIC track.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 17

Art. 22 - STARTING PROCEDURE22.1 - 20 minutes before the start of the race the pit lane will be opened. A greenflag and green light will be displayed. A 5 minute board will be shown and then acountdown board for each minute accompanied by an audible warning until the pitlane is closed; red flag and red light at the pit lane exit. Cars must leave the pit laneto cover a sighting lap. At the end of this lap, they will stop on the grid in startingposition order and the engines will be stopped. Fuelling on the grid is strictlyprohibited.22.2 - 15 minutes before the starting time, the pit exit will be closed and a warningsignal will be given. Failure to leave the pit lane within this time will result in thedriver joining the warm up lap from the pit lane after the last car passes the Start/Finish line, but only under the direction of the marshals.22.3 – 5 minutes before the start of the warm up lap, a 5 minutes board will beshown accompanied by an audible warning. Everybody except drivers, officials andteam technical staff must leave the grid. A 3 minute board with horn will then begiven. At 1 minute all engines must be started and all personnel must leave thegrid. A 30 seconds board will then be displayed and at 0 seconds a green flag will beshown at the front of the grid. All cars will begin a warm up lap in formation.Overtaking is not allowed.22.4 – Rolling start. On completion of the lap the safety car will exit the track viathe pit lane entry. All cars must remain in grid formation until the national flag isshown indicating the start of the race.22.5 - During the start of a race, the pit wall must be kept free of all persons withthe exception of properly authorised officials and fire marshals.Art. 23 - THE RACE23.1 - A race will not be suspended in the event of rain unless the circuit is blockedor it is dangerous to continue (Art. 24).23.2 - If a car stops during the race, it must be removed from the track as quicklyas possible so that its presence does not constitute a danger or hinder othercompetitors. If the driver is unable to drive the car from a dangerous position, itshall be the duty of the marshals to assist him. If any such assistance results in theengine starting and the driver rejoining the race, the car will be excluded from theresults of the race.Art. 24 - SUSPENDING A RACE24.1 Should it become necessary to suspend the race because the circuit is blockedby an accident or because weather or other conditions make it dangerous tocontinue, the clerk of the course will order red flags to be shown at all flagmarshal posts and the abort lights to be shown at the Line.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 18

When the signal is given, overtaking is forbidden and the pit exit will be closed. Allcars must proceed slowly to the pit lane. All cars must stay in single file on therolling area of the pit lane (left side). Any work or refuelling is prohibited.24.2 The new grid order will be given according to the classification established bythe last passage over the line prior to the red flag being shown.24.3 All cars entering the pit lane 5 minutes after the red flag being shown will bepermitted to restart.24.4 To rejoin the grid, all the cars will complete a sighting lap behind the safetycar. Marshals will direct the drivers to their grid position.24.5 Whilst the race is suspended:- Neither the race nor the timekeeping system will stop (subject to Article 151 FIAGeneral Prescriptions);- Refuelling and/or removing of fuel are forbidden;- Only team members and officials will be permitted on the grid.Art. 25 - RESUMING A RACE25.1 The delay in resuming the race will be kept as short as possible. However, aminimum of a 5 minute warning will be given.25.2 The procedure as detailed in Art. 22.3 shall then be applied.25.3 Overtaking during this lap is permitted only if a car is delayed when leaving thegrid and cars behind cannot avoid passing it without unduly delaying the remainderof the field. In this case, drivers may only overtake to re-establish the order beforethe race was suspended.Any driver who is delayed leaving the grid may not overtake another moving car ifhe was stationary after the remainder of the cars had crossed the Line, and mustform up at the back of the line of cars behind the safety car. If more than one driveris affected, they must form up at the back of the field in the order they left the grid.Either of the penalties under Article 16.3 will be imposed on any driver who, in theopinion of the Stewards, unnecessarily overtook another car during the lap.25.4 If the race cannot be resumed the results will be taken at the end of thepenultimate lap before the lap during which the signal to suspend the race wasgiven.Art. 26 - SHORTENING OF A RACE DISTANCEShould, for whatever reason, the scheduled race distance not be completed in a race,the following points will be awarded:- Minimum 75% of the race distance completed = 100% points- Minimum 50% of the race distance completed = 50% points- Less than 50% of the race distance completed = 0 point2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 19

All race laps will be taken into consideration for the calculation of the distancecompleted. Formation and slow-down laps do not count towards the race distance.Art. 27 – FINISH – PARC FERMÉ27.1 - The end-of-race signal will be given at the Line as soon as the leading car hascompleted the full race distance.27.2 - Should for any reason (other than under Article 26) the end-of-race signal begiven before the leading car completes the scheduled number of laps, the race willbe deemed to have finished when the leading car last crossed the Line before thesignal was given. Should the end-of-race signal be delayed for any reason, the racewill be deemed to have finished when it should have finished.27.3 – Parc FerméThe first 3 placed cars of the Overall classification and the first 3 placed cars of thePRODUCTION class must enter the parc fermé after passing the finish line andentering the pit lane. These cars will be held for 30 minutes from the signing of theresults. Only authorised personnel may enter the parc fermé.Any additional cars may also be directed to parc fermé at the discretion of the Clerkof the Course.Art. 28 – CLASSIFICATION – PODIUM – PRIZES28.1 - The car placed first will be the one having covered the scheduled distance inthe shortest time. All cars will be classified taking into account the number ofcomplete laps they have covered, and for those which have completed the samenumber of laps, the order in which they crossed the Line.28.2 – Cars having covered less than 70% of the number of laps covered bythe winner (rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps) will not beclassified.28.3 - The official overall classification will be published after the race. These will bethe only valid results subject to any amendments which may be made under the FIAInternational Sporting Code and these Sporting Regulations.28.4 - PodiumFor each round, the drivers classified in the 1st, 2nd and 3 rd positions for the Overallclassification and for the PRODUCTION class, must attend the prize-giving ceremonyon the podium which will be held after the race.These drivers will receive trophies during the podium ceremony. No children areallowed on the Podium.For the final round all drivers who rank 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd in the OPEN Class and in thePRODUCTION Class standings must participate in the final round and attend thepodium ceremony except in the case of ‘force majeure’ when an official letter mustbe submitted and accepted by the Organiser. Failure to comply may result in loss ofprize monies.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 20

The ‘Rookie of the Year’ must attend the podium to receive the trophy and the pressconference.28.5 - Prize MoneyOnly for the final OPEN Class standings of the 2010/2011 QNRRCH and for the finalPRODUCTION Class standings of the 2010/ 2011 at the final round will the top threedrivers of each category receive prize money.No prize money per round will be awarded.2010/2011 QNRRCH OPEN Rank Prize Money1 st 50000 QR2 nd 30000 QR3 rd 20000 QRRookie of the YearNA2010/2011 QNRRCH PRODUCTIONRankPrize Money1 st 30000 QR2 nd 20000 QR3 rd 10000 QRArt. 29 – PROTESTS & APPEALa) Each protest must refer to a single subject only and must be presented inwriting to the Clerk of the Course within 30 minutes after the publication ofthe results.b) The sum of the protest fee is 5000 QR, which shall not be returned if theprotest is judged unfounded.c) The sum of the National appeal fee (ASN) is 8000 QRArt. 30 – MISCELLANEOUSCompetitors agree to authorise the organiser to use and license the use of imagesand representatives of the vehicles and competitors entering in the 2010/2011QNRRCH for the purposes of producing merchandise exploiting and promoting the2010/2011 QNRRCH.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 21

Art. 31 – PASSESPermanent passes will be issued to each registered competitor as following:• 1 Driver pass (red)• 1 Team Manager pass (red) with Media access• 4 Mechanic/ timekeeping area passes (red)• 5 Guest passes (green)No parking pass is necessary to access to P1All passes will be valid for all the rounds of the 2010/2011 QNRRCH unlessotherwise advised.Children under the age of 16 are strictly forbidden from entering the PitLane.All the passes issued by the Organiser of the championship remain the property ofthe organiser and must be returned on demand.All passes must be clearly displayed. Security personnel have the right to examinepasses at any time.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 22

CHAPTER 4 – TECHNICAL REGULATIONSArt.32 - INTRODUCTIONDrivers and cars must conform to the technical regulations throughout all qualifyingand race sessions. Drivers and cars found not to be in conformity with technicalregulations may be subject to penalties.Art. 33 – DEFINITIONSOPEN CLASS: Restricted to vehicles designed for road use only. No restrictions onmake, drive, engine size.PRODUCTION CLASS: Subaru Impreza Sti, & Mitsubishi Evolution ONLY.Art.34 - SCRUTINEERING GENERAL:34.1 – All entered vehicles must be visually examined in the paddock or designatedscrutineering area at the time stated in the event timetable.34.2 – Competitors must report for scrutineering with their vehicles clean andcomplete in all respects.34.3 - Competitors must ensure that their cars comply with the conditions ofeligibility and safety throughout practice and the race in accordance with thetechnical regulations.34.4 - All participants must submit the homologation form for the roll cage toscrutineering who will keep it throughout the entire event.34.5 - Scrutineers have the right to:c) Check the eligibility of a car or of a competitor at any time during the event.d) Require a competitor to supply them with such parts or samples as they maydeem necessary.34.6 - No car may take part in the event until it has been passed byscrutineering. (Art 9.9)34.7 - No car may be removed from the circuit once it has been accepted bythe scrutineering. (Art 9.10)34.8 - Helmets and Hans devices meeting requirements will be issued with anidentification sticker. Once a car has passed the safety and technical requirements itwill be issued with an identification sticker. These stickers MUST NOT be removed orcovered. Entrants will not be allowed to exit the pit lane onto the track withoutdisplaying these.34.9 – If any vehicle, after being approved by the Scrutineers, is dismantled,modified, or involved in an accident or incident, the car must be re-presented forscrutineering.Art. 35 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTSFor both OPEN Class and PRODUCTION Class the following safety requirementsare compulsory:2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 23

35.1 - DRIVER1. Helmet: Must meet FIA approved standards for helmets. FIA Technical listNo. 25.2. Racing suit: Must meet FIA approved standard 8856-2000 for homologatedracing suits & boots. FIA Technical list No. 27 (section 1).3. Undergarments: Must meet FIA approved standards 8856-2000. FIATechnical list No. 27 (section 2).4. Gloves: Must meet FIA approved standard 8856-2000. FIA Technical list No.27 (section 3).5. Hans Device (OPTIONAL): Must meet FIA approved standard 8858-2002. FIATechnical list No. 29 (Only to be used with Hans compatible seat).35.2 - CAR: Good, clean general condition with no loose body work. Compulsoryadvertising, stickers, and number plates must be present and correctly placed,including driver’s name and blood type (Art. 10).All competing cars must be professionally turned out.1. Towing point: Front and/ or rear towing point or hook must be present toassist in the rapid removal of cars from the track in the event of an accidentor breakdown.2. Seat: Must meet FIA approved standard 8855-1999. FIA Technical list No. 123. Harness: Must be correctly installed and meet FIA approved standards8853/98 and 8854/98. FIA Technical list No. 244. Roll cage: Must meet FIA standards for roll cages. FIA Appendix J Article253.5. Roll cage padding: Must meet homologated standard 8857-2001 Type A.FIA Technical list No. 23.6. Fire extinguisher: Must be charged and secured in a place accessible to thedriver when strapped in, and to any officials. The minimum size being 1kg. Ifplumbed system is being used it must meet FIA standards for plumbed-in fireextinguisher systems. FIA Technical list No. 167. No oil leaks are permitted.8. No water leaks are permitted.9. Battery must be secured. If it is located within the bodycompartment, it must also be within a sealed container to prevent thespillage of acid.10. No loose items in the interior are permitted.11. Headlights, sidelights, and /or spotlights must be disabled and/ orcovered.Art. 36 – ADDITIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND SEALS FORPRODUCTION CLASS36.1 - OIL CATCH TANK: Catch tanks must be fitted in the engine compartmentand must be of 2 litres capacity. The tank must be translucent or have a panelthrough which the level may be observed. Alternatively the standard closed breathersystem must be in operation.36.2 - DRAIN PLUG AND OIL FILTERS: Drain plugs must be wired and oil filtersmust be clamped to prevent loosening.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 24

36.3 - REAR VIEW MIRRORS: Standard units must be fitted, one on each side ofthe car. The interior rear view mirror must remain in place.36.4 - CIRCUIT BREAKER: A circuit breaker, capable of being operated from bothinside and outside the vehicle, must be fitted to one of the main battery cables.Its position must be clearly marked on the outside by a red spark on awhite-edged blue triangle having a base of at least 120mm.36.5 - ADDITIONAL/ REPLACEMENT FASTENINGS: The bonnet and boot lid maybe secured with extra fastening devices. Any, and all, original bolts and fastenersmay be replaced with upgraded or more suitable components.36.6 - AIRBAGS: All airbags must be disabled or removed.36.7 – FLUID LINES/ CABLES: Fuel and oil lines, brake pipes and cables may beprotected against damage and internally against fire risk. It is recommended that allflexible pipes be replaced with Aeroquip-type hoses.Art. 37 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION CLASS37.1 - WEIGHT: as per group N homologation (see appendix 7) minus 50kg.37.2 - BODYWORK- EXTERIOR: standard, rear wing may be added37.3 - BODYWORK- INTERIOR: Free from restriction37.4 - ENGINE:1. E.C.U.: Free from restriction, original wiring to be maintained2. WATER COOLING CONTROLS: Free from restriction3. THE SYSTEM OF ADMISSION OF INDUCTION AIR: Free from restriction4. FUEL SYSTEMS: Free from restriction.5. OIL SUMPS: Free from restriction.6. HEATERS/ AIR CONDITIONERS: These may be removed in their entirety.7. COMPRESSION RATIO: Free from restriction8. VALVE TIMING: Free from restriction9. VALVE GUIDES/ SPRINGS: Free from restriction.10. FINISH OF ENGINE COMPONENTS: Free from restriction.11. ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN MOUNTINGS: Free from restriction12. POWER STEERING: Free from restriction13. CRANKSHAFT: Free from restriction.14. FLYWHEEL: Free from restriction.15. AIR FILTERS: Free from restriction16. ADDITIONAL COOLING DEVICES: Free from restriction.17. CYLINDER HEADS: Free from restriction18. HEAT SHIELDING: Free from restriction19. TURBOCHARGERS: Turbocharger intake will be restricted to 36mm.The restrictor will be measured and sealed during scrutineering.37.5 - EXHAUST SYSTEM: standard manifold, exhaust pipe is free from restriction.37.6 - TRANSMISSION: gearbox and differential as per homologation2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 25

37.7 - BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL: The type and size must be as per manufacturesupply. Its position in the car is free from restriction, provided that if a wet lead acidtype battery is retained and positioned in the driver/ passenger compartment, it isnot only secure, but must be contained in a sealed compartment.37.8 – SUSPENSION: Free from restriction1. CASTOR AND CAMBER ANGLES AND TOE: Free from restriction2. SPRINGS: Springs are free from restriction.3. REINFORCEMENT: Free from restriction4. STABILIZER BARS: - Free from restriction.5. SUSPENSION BUSHES: - Free from restriction.6. SHOCK ABSORBERS: - Free from restriction.37.9- BRAKING SYSTEM: - Free from restriction. No additional cooling ductspermitted.37.10 - WHEELS: - Free from restriction37.11 - TYRES: - Free from restriction37.12 - FUEL: As per article 9.12, fuel is unrestricted. Nitrous Oxide (NO) is notpermitted.2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 26

APPENDICESAppendix 1 - 2010/2011 QNRRCH CalendarROUND 1 - 10 lapsROUND 2 - 10 lapsROUND 3 – 10 lapsROUND 4 – 10 lapsROUND 5 – 10 lapsROUND 6 – 10 lapsROUND 7 – 10 laps24/25 September15/16 October26/27 November17/18 DecemberTBATBATBAThis calendar is subject to modification2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 27

Appendix 2 - 2010/2011 Time Table (Timings may be subject to modification)DAY 1 - FRIDAY - BIKES & CARS7:30 - 9:00 BIKES Administrative Verifications Pit Box 07:30 - 9:30 BIKES Technical Verifications Pit Box 09:00 - 9:45 CARS Administrative Verifications Pit Box 09:15 - 10:30 CARS Technical Verifications Pit Box 010:00 - 10:40 Riders Briefing (Press Conference Room)11:00 - 11:30 Drivers Briefing (Press Conference Room)Track inspection11:50 First Jury Meeting Jury Room12:00 First Stewards Meeting Jury Room12:20 - 12:40 BIKES Free practice (20 mins)13:00 - 13:20 CARS Free Practice (20 mins)13:40 - 14:10 BIKES Qualifying Practice (30 mins)14:30 14:50 Open class cars Qualifying Practice (20 mins)15:10 15:30 Production class cars qualifying Practice (20 min)16:45 Second Jury Meeting Jury Room17:00 Second Stewards Meeting Jury RoomDAY 2 - SATURDAY - BIKES & CARS9:10 - 9:30 BIKES Warm Up (20 mins)10:30 - 10:35 Pit lane open/close BIKES Race 110:35 - 10:45 Grid10:50 BIKES RACE 1 (15 Laps)Podium - Press Conferences Bikes11:45 12:00 CARS Warm Up (15 mins)13:30 - 13:35 Pit lane open/close BIKES Race 213:35 - 13:45 Grid13:50 BIKES RACE 2 (15 Laps)Podium & Press Conferences Bikes15:00 - 15:05 Pit lane open/close15:05 - 15:15 Grid15:20 CARS Race (10 laps)Podium CARS- Press conference Cars17:00 Last Stewards Meeting Jury Room17:15 Last Jury meeting Jury Room2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 28

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Appendix 5: FIA Technical List No. 36- List of FIA Approved Head Restraint(Head restraint Hans device OPTIONAL)2010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 33

Appendix 6: FIA Technical Drawings Relative to Appendix J Article 2532010/2011 QNRRCH Rules and Regulations Page 34

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