Rally Guide 2 - Neste Oil Rally Finland
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<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2<br />
1. - 4.8.2012<br />
www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi
© AKK Sports Ltd 5<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong><br />
1. - 4.8.2012<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2
IIndex<br />
1. Introduction & Welcome 8<br />
1.2 Environmental Policy 8<br />
2. Contact Details 9<br />
2.1 Permanent Contact Details 9<br />
2.2 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ Contact Details 9<br />
2.3 Media Contact Details 9<br />
2.4 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> 2012 Organisation 9<br />
3. Programme & Critical Deadlines 10<br />
3.1 Schedule before <strong>Rally</strong> Week 10<br />
3.2 Schedule during <strong>Rally</strong> Week 10<br />
4. Entry Details 12<br />
4.1 FIA Titles for which the <strong>Rally</strong> counts 12<br />
4.2 Content of entry packages for legal and private entrants12<br />
4.3 Draft Entry List 13<br />
5. Service Park 13<br />
5.1 Location 13<br />
5.2 Admission to the Service Park 13<br />
5.3 Opening hours and parking 13<br />
5.4 Facilities in the Service Park 14<br />
5.5 Recycling and Waste 15<br />
5.6 Official <strong>Rally</strong> Weather Service 15<br />
6. Two-way Radio 15<br />
7. Fuel and Tyres 15<br />
7.1 Tyre Suppliers 15<br />
7.2 Competitor Requirements 16<br />
7.3 Tyre Quantities 16<br />
7.4 Tyre Service during the Event 16<br />
7.5 FIA Fuel Refuelling 17<br />
7.6 Dispensing of Pump Fuel 17<br />
8. Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts 17<br />
8.1 Competitors from the European Union 17<br />
8.2 Competitors outside the European Union 18<br />
9. Helicopters 18<br />
9.1 General 18<br />
9.2 Registration & Briefing 18<br />
9.3 Restrictions & Instructions 18<br />
9.4 Drop Zone, Overnight Parking & Refuelling 19<br />
10. Hospitality arrangements 19<br />
11. Accommodation and Travel 19<br />
11.1 Accommodation 19<br />
11.2 Airports and Travel Arrangements 20<br />
11.4 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> HQ Hotel 20<br />
12. Reconnaissance 20<br />
12.1 Registration 20<br />
12.2 Reconnaissance GPS tracking 20<br />
12.3 Reconnaissance schedule 20<br />
12.4 Marking of the Route 21<br />
12.5 Prohibited Road Sections during Reconnaissance 21<br />
12.6 Speeding Offences during Reconnaissance 21<br />
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13. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking 21<br />
13.1 Location 21<br />
13.2 Times / Schedule 21<br />
13.3 Preparations for Scrutineering and Sealing 22<br />
13.4 FIA Safety Tracking System 23<br />
13.5 Traffic Insurance 23<br />
13.6 Final Checks 23<br />
13.7 Onboard Cameras 23<br />
14. Free Practice and Qualifying Stage 23<br />
14.1 Who may participate 23<br />
14.2 Schedule 23<br />
14.3 Location 23<br />
14.4 General information 24<br />
15. Start procedure 24<br />
15.1 Ceremonial Start 24<br />
15.2 Location and time 24<br />
15.3 Procedure and instructions 24<br />
16. Finish procedure 24<br />
16.1 Official Finish of the <strong>Rally</strong> 24<br />
16.2 Finish Podium and Prize-Giving Ceremony 24<br />
17. PR activities 25<br />
17.1 FIA Action for Road Safety 25<br />
17.2 <strong>Rally</strong> Show Activities 25<br />
17.3 Red Bull Tourbus 25<br />
17.4 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> Promotional Parade 26<br />
17.5 Family World with Disney 26<br />
17.6 Jumicars 26<br />
17.7 <strong>Rally</strong>Expo 26<br />
17.8 <strong>Rally</strong> Hall of Fame Exhibition 26<br />
17.9 Live Concerts 26<br />
17.10 World Design Capital 2012 26<br />
17.11 Red Bull Manny Mania Jam Session 26<br />
17.12 Unique Team Photographs on Auction 26<br />
18. Media 27<br />
18.1 Before the Event – contacts 27<br />
18.2 At the Event – contacts 27<br />
18.3 Accreditation Desk 27<br />
18.4 Media Centre 27<br />
18.5 Media Activities and Press Conferences 28<br />
18.6 2012 FIA WRC PR representatives 28<br />
18.7 Media Coverage 29<br />
19. Medical and Safety service 31<br />
19.1 Medical information 31<br />
19.2 Medical and Safety Service phone numbers 31<br />
20. Useful Facts and Information 32<br />
20.1 General Facts about <strong>Finland</strong> 32<br />
20.2 City of Jyväskylä 34<br />
20.3 City of Lahti 35<br />
20.4 Other <strong>Rally</strong> Cities, town and municiapalities 35<br />
20.3 Useful telephone numbers 35
Appendix 1 Itineraries<br />
1.1 Itineraries 78<br />
1.2 Stages Compared to Previous Years 82<br />
1.3 Recce Schedule 83<br />
1.4 Pump Fuel Refuel Locations 85<br />
Appendix 2 Maps<br />
2.1 Overview Section 1-3 86<br />
2.2 Overview Sections 4-6 87<br />
2.3 Overview Sections 7-10 88<br />
2.4 Stage Maps 89<br />
2.5 Jyväskylä City Map 102<br />
2.6 Lahti City Map 103<br />
Appendix 3 Road Books<br />
3.1 Jyväskylä Airport - HQ Hotel 106<br />
3.2 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Scrutineering - <strong>Rally</strong> HQ 108<br />
3.3 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Qualifying AUX Vehicles - <strong>Rally</strong> HQ 112<br />
3.4 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Refuel Vierumäki/Light Fitting Zone - <strong>Rally</strong> HQ 116<br />
3.5 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Refuel Äänekoski - <strong>Rally</strong> HQ 120<br />
3.6 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Refuel Jämsä - <strong>Rally</strong> HQ 124<br />
Appendix 4 Drawings and Layouts<br />
4.1 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ/Service Park 132<br />
4.2 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ Paviljonki 134<br />
4.3 Scrutineering area, A-Katsastus 135<br />
4.4 Start Area 136<br />
4.5 Finish Area 137<br />
4.6 Podium 138<br />
4.7 <strong>Rally</strong> 2 139<br />
Appendix 5 Installation and Operation Instructions<br />
5.1 FIA Safety Tracking System Installation <strong>Guide</strong> 142<br />
5.2 FIA Safety Tracking System Operation <strong>Guide</strong> 152<br />
5.3 Sealing wire installation 154<br />
Appendix 6 Reconnaissance form<br />
6.1 Reconnaissance Form 158<br />
6.2 Contact details during the <strong>Rally</strong> 159<br />
Please note this document has no regulatory power. It is for information only.<br />
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1. Introduction & Welcome<br />
Dear rally friends,<br />
A warm welcome to <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> 2012! On your screen you see our brand-new <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2,<br />
in electric format as per the FIA regulations. We wish to support FIA in this step towards smaller paper<br />
consumption in WRC events - every little bit helps!<br />
As already said in <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 1, we have taken the best bits of last year’s greatly renewed concept and trust<br />
this 2012 modification to be perfect for all parties concerned - drivers, media, spectators and organisers.<br />
Shaking and jumping around in Ruuhimäki Qualifying Stage, an intensive Thursday evening down in Lahti area,<br />
long day on Friday and the grande finale in Ouninpohja Power Stage on Saturday - this should be enough to<br />
keep us all on our toes for the weekend!<br />
Our Paviljonki Service Area is washing its face of all the dust and dirt from heavy construction for the duration<br />
of the rally. New office blocks, the magnificient new Sokos Hotel Paviljonki bang in the middle of it all, new<br />
tarmac here and there - we’re sure you’ll love it!<br />
One leading theme for this year’s event is the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign (see more in Art. 17.1). The<br />
campaign will be launched in <strong>Finland</strong> during the rally and AKK-Motorsport will be continuing this campaign for<br />
the rest of the year. In the rally, FIA Action for Road Safety will show in our children’s traffic park at Paviljonki,<br />
in our theme day in Lahti on Thursday with moped handling competitions and tuition, as well as at the theme<br />
truck which will be touring the rally throughout the weekend with ex-F1 driver Mika Salo and GP3 driver Aaro<br />
Vainio (among others). AKK-Motorsport Driver Academy supports the FIA Action for Road Safety.<br />
With this in mind, we wish you all a safe rally and an enjoyable stay as our guests in <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>!<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> Team<br />
1.2 Environmental Policy<br />
The organiser of <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>, AKK Sports Ltd, wishes to act responsibly towards the environment in a<br />
most effective way and wants to make sure that its event causes minimal harm to the society and environment.<br />
The company also puts focus on pursuing a more eco-friendly all-round approach by awakening consciousness<br />
of environmental issues in rally fans and all other factions involved.<br />
In order to promote environmental responsibility, the organiser will:<br />
- obey all laws and bylaws<br />
- educate its own organisation and volunteers in environmental issues<br />
- pursue options for better use of energy and eco-friendly solutions<br />
- focus on minimising the amount of waste from the event and looking after its recycling, both in the special<br />
stages and in the service park<br />
- favour eco-friendly materials when building up the event<br />
- strive to minimise the use of private cars in its event by increasing public transport<br />
- fill the cars used by its organisation with the best eco-friendly fuel available<br />
- demand eco-friendly solutions from its suppliers<br />
- commit to decrease the number of prints and photocopies in the media centre<br />
According to the current FIA trend, <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> will also do its utmost to reduce its carbon footprint.<br />
One important factor is the number of print outs made from various documents. <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2 will only be<br />
published on the event website and a bare minimum of supplementary regulations will be printed for the key<br />
officials and competitors.<br />
We would appreciate all competitors joining us for this campaign by informing us early the number of road books<br />
and other printed documents they need (should this be less than the regulatory package), so we do not end up<br />
throwing a lot of unused materials straight to recycling.<br />
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2. Contact Details<br />
2.1 Permanent Contact Details<br />
Permanent contact details of the organiser of the 62 nd <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> are:<br />
AKK Sports Ltd. telephone: +358 207 219 460<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> fax: +358 207 219 470<br />
PO BOX 19 e-mail: rally@autourheilu.fi<br />
FI-01301 Vantaa, <strong>Finland</strong> internet: www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi<br />
Courier / visitor’s address: Kellokukantie 7, FI-01300 Vantaa<br />
2.2 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ Contact Details<br />
Contact details for the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ for 29 July - 5 August 2012 will be:<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> telephone: +358 14 685 100<br />
Jyväskylä Paviljonki fax: +358 14 685 122<br />
Messukatu 10 e-mail: rally@autourheilu.fi<br />
FI-40100 Jyväskylä, <strong>Finland</strong> internet: www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi<br />
Official Notice Board will be located in the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ - Ground floor<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> Office opening hours:<br />
Sunday 29 July 16.00-21.00<br />
Monday 30 July 08.00-20.00<br />
Tuesday 31 July 07.00-20.00<br />
Wednesday 1 August 07.30-22.00<br />
Thursday 2 August 07.00-24.00<br />
Friday 3 August 06.15-23.00<br />
Saturday 4 August 06.45-23.00<br />
Sunday 5 August 10.00-12.00<br />
2.3 Media Contact Details<br />
Press Officer: Ms. Anu Haapalainen<br />
telephone: +358 40 565 3946<br />
e-mail anu.haapalainen@autourheilu.fi<br />
2.4 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> 2012 Organisation<br />
Key Officials<br />
Promoter Ms.Tiina Lehmonen @ +358 400 546 410<br />
Clerk of the Course Mr. Kai Tarkiainen @ +358 40 846 6766<br />
Deputy Clerk of the Course Mr. Seppo Harjanne @ +358 40 835 5151<br />
Assistant Clerk of the Course Mr. Juha Hautsalo @ +358 40 502 8677<br />
Assistant Clerk of the Course Mr. Kari Nuutinen @ +358 40 520 9990<br />
Secretary of the <strong>Rally</strong> Mr. Henrik Frank @ +358 40 534 9977<br />
Officials<br />
Results & Timekeeping Mr. Riku Bitter<br />
Traffic Control Mr. Juha Elomaa<br />
Service Park Co-ordinator Mr. Mikko Huuska @ +358 40 547 8775<br />
Safety Assistant Mr. Mika Häyhänen @<br />
Chief Safety Officer Mr. Pentti Kangas @<br />
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Timo Kaukonen @ +358 40 542 8836<br />
Traffic Control Mr. Matti Kaukoranta<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> Reception Ms. Anne Kinnunen @ +358 14 685 100<br />
Project Assistant, SSS Killeri Mr. Sami Kolsi @ +358 50 368 7213<br />
Radio Commications Mr. Asko Linnansuu<br />
Staff Accommodations Miss Johanna Martikainen @<br />
Technical Co-ordinator Mr. Jukka Monto @ +358 50 3554 544<br />
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Competitors´ Relations Officer Ms. Katja Niemelä +358 44 312 4411<br />
Competitors´ Relations Officer Ms. Tiina Nuutinen +358 50 588 1038<br />
ASN Scrutineer Mr. Petteri Sappinen +358 400 607 869<br />
Assistant Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Silfvast +358 50 427 1719<br />
Helicopters Mr. Jukkapekka Tiainen +358 400 511 213<br />
Timekeeping Mr. Petri Tilus<br />
Route Manager Mr. Pekka Tähtinen @<br />
Chief Rescue Officer Mr. Jari Wilén @<br />
AKK Sports - Office<br />
Sales Assistant Miss Oona Auvinen @ +358 50 408 4481<br />
Press Officer Ms. Anu Haapalainen @ +358 40 565 3946<br />
Cars & Materials Mr. Pasi Harjula @ +358 50 364 6959<br />
Marketing Manager Miss Heli Kemppainen @ +358 40 705 9975<br />
Hospitality Miss Sanna Kinnunen @ +358 50 331 0182<br />
Staff Co-ordinator Ms. Niina Kukka @ +358 40 772 8213<br />
Project Co-ordinator, Lahti Mr. Timo Lampinen @ +358 40 847 0155<br />
Project Co-ordinator, SSS Jokimaa Mr. Mika Mäki @ +358 400 658 672<br />
Administration Manager Ms. Helena Olkinuora @<br />
Communications Manager Miss Rita Pasanen @ +358 50 434 2426<br />
Marketing Assistant Miss Anna Toivola @ +358 400 70 8748<br />
Marketing Assistant Miss Fanny Vakkila @ +358 40 152 5777<br />
@ denotes that the person has an e-mail address complying with firstname.lastname@autourheilu.fi<br />
3. Programme & Critical Deadlines<br />
3.1 Schedule before the <strong>Rally</strong> Week<br />
Mon 2 July 2012<br />
18.00 Closing date for entries<br />
Closing date for reconnaissance application for non entrants<br />
Closing date for radio licence applications<br />
Closing date for tyre orders<br />
Wed 4 July 2012<br />
Closing date for National Media accreditation<br />
Thu 5 July 2012<br />
Issuing of Road Book, Map and <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2<br />
Publication of Draft Entry List (subject to FIA approval)<br />
Competitors to notify organiser of joint service areas<br />
Closing date for ordering extra facilities in Service Park (see form on website)<br />
Wed 11 July 2012<br />
Closing date for ordering FIA fuel<br />
Closing date for International Media accreditation<br />
Closing date for Electronic Media accreditation<br />
Fri 20 July 2012<br />
Closing date for Helicopter Registration<br />
3.2 Schedule during the <strong>Rally</strong> Week<br />
Sun 29 July 2012<br />
Official Notice Board available <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
16.00-21.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
16.00-19.00 Collection of reconnaissance GPS trackers <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
16.00-21.00 Reconnaissance registration (all drivers) <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
16.00-21.00 Collection of documents and materials <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
16.00-21.00 Administrative Checks (P3 & non priority) <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
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Mon 30 July 2012<br />
08.00-20.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
08.00-10.00 Reconnaissance registration (all drivers) <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
08.00-10.00 Collection of documents and materials <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
08.00-10.00 Admin Checks (P3 & non-P, by appointment) <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
08.00-16.45 Day 1 of reconnaissance, Priority drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
11.00-20.00 Day 1 of reconnaissance, other drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
Tue 31 July 2012<br />
07.00-20.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
07.00-18.00 Day 2 of reconnaissance, Priority drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
08.30-19.00 Day 2 of reconnaissance, other drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
14.00 Media accreditation opens Sokos Hotel Alexandra<br />
14.00 Media Centre opens <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
14.00-18.00 Administrative Checks (P1 & P2) <strong>Rally</strong> Office<br />
17.00 Team Managers’ Meeting <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
18.00-20.00 Collection of FIA Safety Tracking Systems S1-T truck in SP<br />
Wed 1 August 2012<br />
07.30-22.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
07.30-13.00 Day 3 of reconnaissance, Priority drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
08.00-10.45 Sealing and marking, Manufacturers and WRC Team Service Park Paviljonki<br />
08.30-13.15 Day 3 of reconnaissance, other drivers (details in Appendix 2)<br />
09.00-15.00 Collection of FIA Safety Tracking Systems S1-T truck in SP<br />
11.00-12.00 Weight checks, Manufacturers and WRC Teams Service Park Paviljonki<br />
12.00 Service Park opens for non priority drivers Service Park Paviljonki<br />
13.00-15.00 Scrutineering, sealing and marking (P1, P2&P3) A-katsastus, Jyväskylä<br />
14.00-17.00 Return of reconnaissance trackers <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
15.00-18.00 Scrutineering, sealing and marking (non-P) A-katsastus, Jyväskylä<br />
16.00 Publication of TC SP OUT arrival times for Qualifying Stage Official Notice Board<br />
16.00 Start of Free Practice Ruuhimäki<br />
18.00 Free Practise closes Ruuhimäki<br />
18.50 Service OUT to Qualifying Stage Service Park Paviljonki<br />
19.30 Start of Qualifying Stage Ruuhimäki<br />
20.10 Qualifying Parc Fermé for P1 & P2 Service Park Paviljonki<br />
21.15 <strong>Rally</strong> Hall of Fame Interviews Service Park Paviljonki<br />
21.30 Start order selection Service Park Paviljonki<br />
22.00 Shakedown closes Ruuhimäki<br />
22.00 FIA Pre-Event Press Conference Media Centre, HQ<br />
22.00 Live Concert Service Park Paviljonki<br />
Thu 2 August 2012<br />
07.00-24.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
07.00-12.00 Scrutineering, sealing and marking (non-P) A-katsastus, Jyväskylä<br />
10.00-11.00 WRC Drivers Meet the Kids Service Park Paviljonki<br />
FIA Action for Road Safety Photo Shoot<br />
12.00 Helicopter pilots’ briefing Jyväskylä Airport<br />
12.30 Publication of start list for Section 1 Official Notice Board<br />
13.30 Start of the rally Service Park Paviljonki<br />
13.30 Live Concert: JVG Lahti Harbour<br />
16.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Show Lahti Harbour<br />
21.00 Historic <strong>Rally</strong> Show Run SSS Jokimaa<br />
23.20 Overnight Parc Fermé <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
24.00 Publication of start list for Section 4 Official Notice Board<br />
Fri 3 August 2012<br />
06.15-23.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
06.30 Start Section 4 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
21.15 Overnight Parc Fermé <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
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21.30 End of Day “Meet the Crews” session Service Park Paviljonki<br />
22.00 Live Concert: Suvi Teräsniska Service Park Paviljonki<br />
22.30 Publication of start list for Section 7 Official Notice Board<br />
Sat 4 August 2012<br />
06.45-23.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
07.00 Start Section 7 <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
19.00 Finish of the rally - FIA WRC Academy Service Park Paviljonki<br />
19.30 Podium - FIA WRC Academy Service Park Paviljonki<br />
20.13 Finish of the rally Service Park Paviljonki<br />
20.15 Final scrutineering - FIA WRC Academy JAO, Viitaniemi<br />
20.30 Publication of provisional final classification - FIA WRC Academy<br />
Official Notice Board<br />
21.00 Podium - Prize-giving Service Park Paviljonki<br />
21.45 FIA Post-Event Press Conference Media Centre, HQ<br />
22.00 Final scrutineering JAO, Viitaniemi<br />
22.15 Publication of provisional final classification Official Notice Board<br />
22.30 Live Concert Service Park Paviljonki<br />
24.00 Parc Fermé closes <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
Sun 5 August 2012<br />
10.00-12.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Office open<br />
10.00-12.00 Parc Fermé open for car collection <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
4. Entry Details<br />
4.1 FIA Titles for which the <strong>Rally</strong> counts<br />
FIA World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship for Drivers<br />
FIA World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship for Co-Drivers<br />
FIA World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship for Manufacturers<br />
FIA Super 2000 World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship for Drivers<br />
FIA Super 2000 World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship for Co-Drivers<br />
WRC Academy Cup for Drivers<br />
WRC Academy Cup for Co-Drivers<br />
4.2 Content of entry packages for legal and private entrants<br />
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Product Legal Entrant Private Entrant<br />
Vehicle Plates<br />
Service Plates 2 2<br />
Auxiliary Plates<br />
Passes<br />
3 -<br />
Service Passes 12 6<br />
Driver Passes<br />
Administration<br />
2 2<br />
Supplementary<br />
Regulations<br />
2(2) 1(1)<br />
Official Route Maps 4 (4) 2 (1)<br />
Road Books 2 (1) 2 (1)<br />
Official Programmes 5 2<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 1 available only at<br />
www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 2 available only at<br />
www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi<br />
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Results<br />
All results available at<br />
www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi<br />
Service Park Area 15x10 m 10x10 m<br />
( ) number of copies to be mailed to competitor<br />
4.3 Draft Entry List<br />
Draft entry list will be published on www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi on 5 July 2012, pending FIA approval.<br />
5. Service Park<br />
5.1 Location<br />
GPS references of the Service Park (TC ”Service Out”): North 62° 14.266’ - East 25° 45.401’<br />
The Service Park is located in the area around the Jyväskylä Paviljonki <strong>Rally</strong> HQ and Jyväskylä Harbour.<br />
Manufacturers and WRC Teams entered to the FIA WRC will have their designated areas in the Service Park<br />
according to the Championship Regulations.<br />
There will be a dedicated area for the auxiliary vehicles in an auxiliary parking area within the Service Park. Due<br />
to the restricted space in the Service Park, private entries will not be given any auxiliary plates.<br />
The area of Paviljonki HQ is still under major development , so part of the service bays for the private entries will<br />
be located inside the exhibition halls where the use of generators is not permitted.<br />
The exhibition halls have a concrete floor, the outside areas are on gravel or equivalent surface. All competitors<br />
must use ground protection sheets in the whole service park.<br />
The complete layout of the Service Park can be found as Appendix 4.1.<br />
Detailed layout with competitor locations marked will be published on www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi on Wednesday<br />
25 July 2012.<br />
A minimum 6 kg fire-extinguisher must be kept in each service bay at all times. Those competitors who are<br />
placed inside the halls, receive an extra 6 kg extinguisher from the organiser for the duration of the event.<br />
5.2 Admission to the Service Park<br />
The Service Park will be opened on Wednesday, 1 August 2012 at 12.00 for the non-priority drivers. Priority<br />
drivers should report to the Service Park Co-ordinator Mr. Mikko Huuska by phone +358 40 5478775 before<br />
arriving to the area.<br />
All parties are kindly asked to respect these opening times. Manufacturers, WRC Teams or Tyre Manufacturers<br />
wishing to bring equipment or sea containers to the Service Park area before the rally week must inform the<br />
organiser thereof. If the organiser has not received such notification, we cannot guarantee any access to the<br />
area.<br />
All costs of moving the equipment either within or from outside the Service Park to its final position will be borne<br />
by the relevant owner of the equipment.<br />
Competitors are kindly asked to remind all their team staff to always carry their Team/Service Passes, as the<br />
organiser will be collecting an admission fee into the service park from anyone without a valid pass.<br />
5.3 Opening hours and parking<br />
The Service Park will be open for spectators as follows:<br />
Wed 1 August 14.00 - 23.00<br />
Thu 2 August 07.00 - 24.00<br />
Fri 3 August 06.00 - 24.00<br />
Sat 4 August 06.30 - 24.00<br />
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Teams will be allowed to enter/exit the area at times different from those above with their Team passes.<br />
During the rally only vehicles with affixed Service, Auxiliary or WRC TV plates will be given access to the Service<br />
Park. Auxiliary vehicles may only enter the Service Park to bring or collect personnel and/or equipment. Due to<br />
restricted room in the Service Park, privateer teams will not be given any auxiliary plates. For the same reason<br />
all trailers and tractor units must be removed to the dedicated parking area outside Service Park. Map to parking<br />
area can be found from Appendix 2.5 (Jyväskylä City Map).<br />
Parking of Auxiliary, Media-Tabards, Media, Guest, <strong>Rally</strong> HQ vehicles will be located in the car park inside the<br />
service park. The car park will operate during the rally week as follows:<br />
Wednesday 1 August to Sunday 5 August after rally (until noon): free access with organiser’s car passes as given<br />
above.<br />
Parc fermé will be located in the underground level of the car park, which leaves some 360 parking spaces for<br />
the auxiliary vehicles and media. Please note that the maximum height available in the car park is 2.15 metres!<br />
During the night Service Park will be closed. Accommodation of team staff in motor homes is not allowed inside<br />
the exhibition centre.<br />
5.4 Facilities in the Service Park<br />
The organiser will provide the following facilities in the Service Park free of charge:<br />
- waste collection for mixed waste, oil, paper etc.<br />
- toilet facilities (these exist both in the outside area as well as inside the HQ building)<br />
- WLAN connection<br />
- general security in the Service Park area<br />
- water (direct pipelines to Manufacturers and Manufacturer Teams plus common sources for others)<br />
- car wash before the TC IN (competitors must take care of the washing, one mechanic allowed)<br />
The organiser can contract various services for the Manufacturers, WRC Teams and Tyre Manufacturers DMACK<br />
and Michelin. The following can be ordered through the organiser:<br />
Price €<br />
- portable toilets to your team area 185€/Unit<br />
- toilet emptying 29€/Each<br />
- portable waste water tanks 135€/Unit<br />
- waste water tank and motorhome septic tank emptying 29€/Each<br />
Electricity<br />
All service bays inside the Paviljonki exhibition centre will be offered a 1 x 16A connection to the grid. Should a<br />
competitor wish to use a different type of connection these can be arranged for a fee, please see order form at<br />
event website. The use of generators is strictly forbidden inside Paviljonki.<br />
Outside the Paviljonki exhibition centre, the competitors can order electricity from Toplak. For price information,<br />
please see order form at event website.<br />
Ordering of extra facilities<br />
Extra facilities can be ordered directly from the <strong>Rally</strong> Office (Secretary of the <strong>Rally</strong> Henrik Frank and Service Park<br />
Co-ordinator Mikko Huuska). Orders must be made by using the Service Park Facilities Order Form, which can<br />
be downloaded at www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/en/competitors/. Orders are valid only when accompanied by the<br />
total amount payable.<br />
Restaurants<br />
There are several restaurants operating in the Service Park area, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner througout<br />
the weekend. Save your energy for rallying and let professionals take care of catering! For example Paviljonki<br />
main restaurant on level 3 of the HQ is offering following option for competitors:<br />
During the event, rally lunch 12.50 € / person<br />
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Buffet for groups 19.50 € / person (pre-event orders only)!<br />
Pre-event reservations: +358 14 339 8143 or by e-mail: myyntipalvelu@jklpaviljonki.fi<br />
Security and Dry-cleaning<br />
Extra security services are operated by Securitas Ltd. Price of the services are 29,90€/h (Sunday +100%) + VAT.<br />
For extra security services, please contact Mr. Jarkko Vähälä at jarkko.vahala@securitas.fi, telephone +358 40<br />
743 4396<br />
Dry-cleaning services are provided by SOL Pesulapalvelut. For dry-clean and pick-up service, please contact<br />
jyvaskyla@sol.fi or by telephone +358 40 779 7269.<br />
5.5 Recycling and waste<br />
For environmental reasons all competitors are kindly asked to use the recycling areas arranged at the Service<br />
Park for waste. It is absolutely forbidden to spill any oil or waste water on the ground in the Service Park.<br />
Before leaving the Service Park after the rally (or possible retirement) each team must report to the Service Park<br />
Co-ordinator, who will check that their allocated area has been left in good condition.<br />
5.6 Official <strong>Rally</strong> Weather Service - Produced by Finnish Meteorological Institute<br />
As in previous years, the organiser will provide a specialised weather service as produced by the Finnish<br />
Meteorological Institute. This service offers the latest weather radar animations with actual information from<br />
the past hours combined to a forecast - all in the same animation. There are also various forecasts for Jyväskylä<br />
and parts of the rally area, with hourly updates, including air and road temperatures, rain, wind, etc. Official<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> Weather Service can be found from following internet site: ilmanet.fmi.fi . More information of the weather<br />
service will be given to teams and competitors from <strong>Rally</strong> Office.<br />
6. Two-way Radio<br />
GSM and UMTS mobile stations, LA (CB), PR 27 and PMR 446 (analog and digital) telephones are exempted from<br />
licensing, provided they fulfill the requirements of relevant equipment standards and specifications. The use<br />
of all other kinds of radio transmitters is subject to a licence issued by the Finnish Communications Regulatory<br />
Authority (FICORA). FICORA shall be notified of the frequencies in the equipment in question, upon which it will<br />
decide on assigning the customer a suitable frequency and will issue a licence for the radio transmitter.<br />
Throughout the rally, the use of frequencies for amateur radio is prohibited.<br />
At the pre-event scrutineering, the radio transmitters and the licences will be inspected. Radio transmitters in<br />
aircrafts will be inspected, too.<br />
The use of radio transmitters will be monitored throughout the rally. Unlicensed use, or use outside the terms of<br />
a licence, of a radio transmitter, may lead, in case of serious interference, to prohibition of the use of the radio<br />
transmitter, in accordance with the Act on Radio Frequencies and Telecommunications Equipment in <strong>Finland</strong>.<br />
Further information is available from:<br />
FICORA/Radiotaajuudet/PMR<br />
Mr. Joni Kallio or Mr. Teemu Ovaska telephone: +358 9 696 6879 (Kallio) , +358 6 966 419 (Ovaska)<br />
P.O. Box 313 fax: +358 9 6966 410<br />
FI-00181 e-mail: joni.kallio@ficora.fi, teemu.ovaska@ficora.fi<br />
Helsinki, <strong>Finland</strong> internet: www.ficora.fi<br />
7. Fuel and Tyres<br />
7.1 Tyre Suppliers<br />
The FIA has nominated the following 2 tyre supplier companies for 2012 World <strong>Rally</strong> Championship:<br />
Michelin Competition DMACK Tyres<br />
36, Rue du Clos-Four 42 Millbrook Road<br />
63040 Clermont Ferrand, France Kingstown Ind. Estate, Carlisle, England<br />
CA3 0EU<br />
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Contact: Mr. Jacques Morelli Contact: Mr. Dick Cormack<br />
telephone +33(0) 608011350 telephone +44(0) 1228 672100<br />
e-mail jacques.morelli@fr.michelin.com e-mail dick.cormack@dmacktyres.com<br />
Competitors must make their tyre orders with the order forms which can be found on our website from <strong>Rally</strong><br />
<strong>Guide</strong> 1.<br />
7.2 Competitor Requirements<br />
7.2.1 Entrants of 4WD cars<br />
All entrants of 4WD cars must use the specific tyres produced by the FIA nominated tyre companies (see 7.1)<br />
except for 4WD 2-litre turbocharged Gp. N cars driven by non-priority drivers.<br />
7.2.2 Priority 2 & 3 drivers<br />
Priority 2 & 3 drivers of 4WD cars must use FIA specified tyres supplied by the nominated tyre companies (see<br />
7.1).<br />
7.2.3 Non-priority drivers<br />
When driven by non-priority drivers, all 2WD cars and Gp. N 2-litre turbocharged cars may use free tyres. Such<br />
tyres must be conformity with Appendix J and Appendix V of FIA WRC Regulations.<br />
7.3 Tyre Quantities<br />
In addition to complying with Art. 60, 61 and 62 of FIA WRC, the following quantities and type of tyre are<br />
confirmed for use.<br />
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Driver Priority Max. number<br />
of tyres<br />
Extra if<br />
Shakedown<br />
undertaken<br />
Priority 1 40 -<br />
Priority 2 40 -<br />
Priority 3 4WD 28 5<br />
2WD cars (P3<br />
and non-priority)<br />
42 6 (P3 only)<br />
Non-priority with<br />
WRC/S2000/R4<br />
cars<br />
28 5<br />
non-priority all<br />
other 4WD cars<br />
42 n/a<br />
WRC Academy 18 no extras<br />
FIA Listed Tyre<br />
Manufacturer<br />
Tyre Compound<br />
Michelin Latitude Cross S1L<br />
Latitude Cross S1R<br />
17/65-15<br />
Soft<br />
DMACK 215/65 R15<br />
DMG Plus S (Soft)<br />
Soft<br />
WRC Academy competitors may only use Pirelli K4 175/70-15 tyres.<br />
7.4 Tyre Service during the Event<br />
Michelin and DMACK will transport tyres to the event and supply the tyres to be used during the event in<br />
accordance with FIA WRC regulations. Both tyre manufacturers will be operating in the rally service park from<br />
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7.5 FIA Fuel Refuelling<br />
All cars of the Priority drivers must be fitted with FIA fuel sample couplings for taking fuel samples and with fast<br />
couplings for refuelling. All competitors must comply with WRC regulations Art 59.3.2.<br />
The use of FIA fuel is obligatory for all Priority drivers. No later than 3 weeks (11 July 2012) prior to the event,<br />
the competitors must notify their fuel requirements to the sole supplier Petrochem Carless Ltd. at the following<br />
address:<br />
Petrochem Carless Ltd.<br />
fax +44 1981241169<br />
e-mail wrcfuelorder@vitalequipment.co.uk<br />
FIA Fuel order form is available at www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi under competitors section.<br />
Refuelling will be located at the Service Park Paviljonki and in several remote locations listed below. The<br />
competitors need to pay attention to the refuel locations when making their service plans.<br />
In the Paviljonki Service Park, FIA fuel will be available at the following times, in addition to the refuellings given<br />
in the itinerary of the rally:<br />
Wed 1 August 09.00-12.00 delivery in cans only<br />
14.00-21.00 pumps open<br />
Thu 2 August 11.00-13.00 pumps open<br />
GPS references of the Refuel Zone (FIA Fuel) locations:<br />
RF Vierumäki North 61° 06.767’ East 25° 55.693’ (Section 1 & 3, RZ 2 & 3)<br />
RF Äänekoski North 61° 31.143’ East 25° 41.592’ (Section 5 & 6, RZ 6 & 8)<br />
RF Jämsä North 61° 50.935’ East 25° 08.382’ (Section 10, RZ 12)<br />
7.6 Dispensing of Pump Fuel<br />
The pump fuel/diesel will be dispensed at petrol stations as directed in the road book for the non-priority drivers<br />
who have indicated the use of it. However, these drivers’ attention is drawn to the fact that the locations of<br />
available petrol stations for the pump fuel are not given in the itinerary of the rally (Appendix 1.1) and the<br />
distances from one refuel to the next are different from the ones given in the afore mentioned itinerary. The<br />
distances between the pump fuel petrol stations are given in Appendix 1.4.<br />
Competitors using pump fuel do not have to follow the route marked in the road book to visit the FIA fuel remote<br />
refuel zones, as given above in Art. 7.5 - NB! Be careful to follow any instructions given by officials concerning<br />
e.g. technical checks at the refuel zones. Please note shortening of road section distances as given in Art. 12.5.<br />
The competitors using pump fuel/diesel are reminded to refuel their cars before the start of the rally for 88.71<br />
km of road section as the first official refuel point is on the road section between Start and Regroup in Lahti. Also,<br />
please note that there is no pump fuel/diesel available in the Paviljonki Service Park, but you must always return<br />
to the Parc Fermé (and end-of-day service) with enough fuel to reach the next refuelling in the following day.<br />
Competitors who use pump fuel and retire from the rally, must refuel their car before reporting in the parc fermé<br />
for re-start. Refuelling in the service park area is forbidden, please contact scrutineers for instructions.<br />
The competitors using these petrol stations are kindly asked to pay attention to other customers as the stations<br />
are open to public. The petrol stations have kindly promised the organiser to reserve at least one fuel pump<br />
for competitors use to minimise queueing. Please be reminded to settle the payment immediately after each<br />
refuelling at the petrol station till. Please take enough cash with you, in case your credit card should not work.<br />
8. Import of Vehicles and Spare Parts<br />
8.1 Competitors from the European Union<br />
Competitors coming from the European Union do not need to make any special customs clearance. They may use<br />
any vehicle in <strong>Finland</strong> for up to 6 months without clearing it, provided that the vehicle is not brought to <strong>Finland</strong><br />
with the intention of selling it. All vehicles need to have valid traffic insurance. Tyres and spare parts can also be<br />
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imported without clearance. It is always good to have a list of tools and equipment you bring into the country, in<br />
case you will be asked to prove what you had with you on the way in.<br />
8.2 Competitors from outside the European Union<br />
Competitors coming from outside the European Union will have to report at the customs on their way in. Please<br />
prepare a list of all the tools and equipment you are bringing with you. This list will be stamped at the customs<br />
and they may collect a bond (the amount is negotiable). Tyres are liable to duty as they are non-durable goods.<br />
The customs payment will be returned if the used tyres are exported from the country on the way out, as well as<br />
the bond, if all equipment is exported.<br />
For more accurate information, please contact the Finnish Customs Information Service at telephone: +358 20<br />
690 601. All competitors coming from outside EU countries have to report at the customs!<br />
9. Helicopters<br />
9.1 General<br />
In accordance to FIA guidelines on helicopter use, all helicopters flying in support of the <strong>Rally</strong> must be registered<br />
with the organiser. Please find the Registration Form from Event website. Form must be returned before 20 July<br />
2012 to following address:<br />
AKK Sports Ltd./<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong><br />
“Helicopter registration”<br />
PO BOX 19<br />
FI-01301 Vantaa, <strong>Finland</strong><br />
e-mail: rally@autourheilu.fi<br />
fax: +358 207 219 460<br />
The organiser retains all rights to accept or refuse the registration of any individual pilot or aircraft. Also, please<br />
see AIS Products and Services at following internet address: https://ais.fi/information-services.<br />
9.2 Registration & Briefing<br />
As in previous years, the organiser will be working in close co-operation with the Finnish Civil Aviation Authorities.<br />
This means all pilots using the helipads provided by the organisers must attend the pilots briefing and must<br />
acquire the organiser’s pilots’ pack, including all GPS coordinates and aviation/rally maps needed. Price for this<br />
package is 1300 € (plus VAT).<br />
The pilots’ briefing will be held on Thursday 2 August 2012 at 12.00 at Jyväskylä Airport in Tikkakoski (EFJY,<br />
https://ais.fi/ais/eaip/html/efjy.htm). Be careful to fill in your correct e-mail address to your registration form, as<br />
organiser’s bulletins will only be sent by e-mail. During the event, all the latest information concerning helipads<br />
or other important issues will be sent to the pilots as SMS.<br />
9.3 Restrictions & Instructions<br />
The pilots flying in support of <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> 2012 must have flying experience in excess of 500 hours.<br />
The organiser recommends that only helicopters with a capacity of carrying at least 3 passengers (plus pilot) to<br />
be used during the rally. All pilots must attend the pilots’ briefing and register with the organiser. Identification<br />
numbers given by the organiser must be attached to the helicopter (1 pcs 50x50 cm to the bottom, 1 pcs 34x50<br />
cm to both sides, i.e. three numbers altogether) for the duration of the rally for identification purposes.<br />
All pilots are reminded of the follwing:<br />
- please take a copy of your pilot’s licence to the briefing to be given to FCAA<br />
- please keep all your aircraft registration papers with you during the event<br />
- always prepare your mass and balance calculations before take-off, as these may be required by FCAA inspectors<br />
Only if these conditions are fulfilled may the pilot use the helipads listed in the official pilots’ package. Also,<br />
please be careful to read the FCAA AIP Supplements from http://ais.fi/ais/aipsup/AipSup_en.htm. There will not<br />
be a special AIP Supplement concerning the <strong>Rally</strong>.<br />
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9.4 Drop Zone, Overnight Parking & Refuelling<br />
A Drop Zone will operate next to the Service Area in Jyväskylä harbour.<br />
Approach / take-off is only from above the water. There is one Drop Zone (marked with a white circle with DZ)<br />
which may be used by all registered helicopters for dropping off / picking up of passengers. There is ABSOLUTELY<br />
NO PARKING at the DZ, except for Medivac, Safety and organiser’s VIP. Should this change, the information will<br />
be given at the briefing.<br />
Penalty for parking at DZ is 1000 Euros per landing. All helicopters have to park at the Day Park (DP), which has<br />
been arranged close to the service park (1.5 km). More information is given at the briefing and in the bulletins<br />
from the organiser. There will be no shuttle service from the DP to the Service Park. Also, there is no security<br />
service at the DP at any time.<br />
Overnight parking is possible at DP or Jyväskylä Airport, unless other arrangements have been made by the<br />
pilot himself. These must be reported to the organiser. Please note that you always need a permission from the<br />
landowner to land.<br />
There will be a helicopter parking area close to the Jokimaa Super Special Stage, serving also for Lahti harbour.<br />
More details in Pilot’s Book.<br />
Refuelling is available at Jyväskylä airport 24 hours a day. There will be no extra refuel locations during the rally,<br />
i.e. fuel is only available at Jyväskylä airport, unless the operators make their own arrangements.<br />
10. Hospitality Arrangements<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> will once again be based in its traditional home Jyväskylä, but the route stretches as far<br />
south as Lahti. The event presents businesses with opportunities to create unforgettable experiences to their<br />
clients and personnel. Options range from standard VIP-packages to individually tailor-made solutions.<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> offers VIP functions on each day of the rally: on the Thursday in the Jokimaa Super<br />
Special, on the Friday in the Lankamaa Special Stage as well as Killeri Super Special - and on the Saturday in<br />
Ouninpohja Special Stage.<br />
Book your tickets to the heart of the action and excitement in the capable hands of our staff, who are more than<br />
happy to help you in tailoring a VIP programme to suite your special needs!<br />
Should you be interested in the hospitality packages, do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sanna Kinnunen. Telephone:<br />
+358 50 331 0182 or e-mail sanna.kinnunen@autourheilu.fi.<br />
More information about our VIP services is available on our website: www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi.<br />
11. Accommodation and Travel<br />
11.1 Accommodation<br />
All main hotels in the Jyväskylä area are booked for registered teams and media representatives. Therefore, all<br />
others are kindly asked to look for alternative accommodation in smaller hotels, hostels, private flats, cottages<br />
etc. In these matters you will be assisted by:<br />
Jyväskylä Booking<br />
Miss Anne Heinonen telephone: +358 400 613 314<br />
P.O. Box 166 fax: +358 20 748 1801<br />
FI-40101 Jyväskylä, <strong>Finland</strong> e-mail: anne.heinonen@jyvaskylabooking.fi<br />
internet: www.jyvaskylabooking.fi<br />
If you need hotel accommodation in the Lahti area, you will be assisted by:<br />
Lahti Travel<br />
Ms. Tiina Kallio telephone: +358 207 281 755<br />
Rautatienkatu 22 e-mail: tiina.kallio@lahtitravel.fi<br />
FI-15110 Lahti, <strong>Finland</strong> internet: www.lahtitravel.fi<br />
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11.2 Airports and Travel Arrangements<br />
Jyväskylä Airport (JYV/EFJY) is located in Tikkakoski, 21 km north of Jyväskylä. In <strong>Finland</strong> the most frequent<br />
operator to Jyväskylä is Flybe. Estonian Air also opened on 25th March 2012 a new connection between Estonian<br />
capital Tallinn and Jyväskylä. More information can be found at http://fi.flybe.com and http://estonian-air.com.<br />
The city of Lahti is located 104 km north of Helsinki. Perhaps the most convenient way to travel to Lahti is to use<br />
the frequent train connections between Lahti and Helsinki. There is also a bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa<br />
airport to Tikkurila railway station, from where you can easily take a train to Lahti or Jyväskylä. More information<br />
can be found at www.vr.fi/en/index.html .<br />
11.3 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> HQ Hotel<br />
The official HQ Hotel for <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>, Sokos Hotel Alexandra, will host the <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> box<br />
office for two weeks. Event Media Accreditation will also take place in HQ Hotel. Sokos Hotel Alexandra is located<br />
centrally in Jyväskylä, opposite the railway station and only a short walking distance from Jyväskylä Paviljonki.<br />
The other official hotel for <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> is Solo Sokos Hotel Paviljonki. The brand new hotel, launched<br />
on the 18th of June 2012, is <strong>Finland</strong>’s first ever city centre congress and exhibition hotel. It will welcome rally<br />
guests in the heart of the Paviljonki area with unique surroundings and services. Within a few minutes walking<br />
distance from the hotel is Jyväskylä Travel Centre, where coaches, trains and airport buses all arrive. There is also<br />
plenty of parking space in the facility adjacent to the hotel.<br />
Reservations:<br />
Jyväskylä Booking<br />
Miss Anne Heinonen telephone: +358 400 613 314<br />
P.O. Box 166 fax: +358 20 748 1801<br />
FI-40101 Jyväskylä, <strong>Finland</strong> e-mail: anne.heinonen@jyvaskylabooking.fi<br />
HQ Hotels Contact details:<br />
Sokos Hotel Alexandra telephone: +358 20 1234 642<br />
Hannikaisenkatu 35 e-mail: alexandra.jyvaskyla@sokoshotels.fi<br />
FI-40100 Jyväskylä<br />
Sokos Hotel Paviljonki telephone: +358 20 1234 640<br />
Uno Savolan katu 10<br />
FI-40100 Jyväskylä<br />
e-mail: sales.jyvaskyla@sokoshotels.fi<br />
12. Reconnaissance<br />
12.1 Registration<br />
Reconnaissance registration will take place as follows:<br />
Date and time: Sunday 29 July 2012 15.00-21.00<br />
Monday 30 July 2012 08.00-11.00<br />
Place: <strong>Rally</strong> HQ, Paviljonki<br />
For Priority 1 & 2 drivers, the materials can be collected by a team member duly designated in writing. Others have<br />
to make the registration themselves. At registration each competitor must give the organiser the reconnaissance<br />
information sheet including details of the reconnaissance car, mobile number during reconnaissance and place<br />
where the competitor is accommodated. The sheet can be found as Appendix 6.1.<br />
12.2 Reconnaissance GPS tracking<br />
The FIA will require a certain number of competitors to install a tracking system to their recce vehicles. These<br />
trackers will be given to the designated drivers at the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ on Sunday 29 July 2012 at 16.00–19.00. After the<br />
reconnaissance, the competitors must bring the tracker to the FIA representative who will download the data<br />
from the tracker. This will take place in the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ on Wednesday 1 August 2012 at 14.00–17.00.<br />
12.3 Reconnaissance schedule<br />
Reconnaissance schedule can be found as Appendix 1.3. The distances from finish to start are measured using<br />
Genimap GT Suomi Plus map programme.<br />
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12.4 Marking of the Route<br />
All 5 km radio points will be marked on the route using miniature radio point signs.<br />
Red and yellow turning arrows will be used in certain junctions considered by the organiser to require special<br />
attention. During reconnaissance, there will be red arrows on both sides of the road at the junction, pointing<br />
to the direction of the turn. In addition to the these red arrows, there will be yellow arrows as advance signs<br />
100 metres before the junction on both sides of the road during the actual running of the rally. Please note that<br />
these arrows are not used in all junctions, but the road book must be used to follow the rally route on the stages<br />
during recce.<br />
The road book contains some comments to be noted during the recce, too.<br />
12.5 Prohibited Road Sections during Reconnaissance<br />
The following roads and pavements are not to be used during reconnaissance:<br />
- the pavements used within the Paviljonki Service Park<br />
- the pavements used within Lahti re-start area (RB p 7 /box 1-2).<br />
- the use of any private roads which are not a part of the itinerary of the rally, for example taking a short cut<br />
through roads leading to private houses is forbidden<br />
- leaving stop control SS13/15: please do not turn left (p 85/box 13); instead continue straight at page 85/box 13<br />
for 4,7 km and turn left at sign 10 KOSKENPÄÄ; continue 0,4 km km to arrive in p 85/box 14<br />
- Remote refuel in Hirvaskangas: continue straight at p 48/box 17 to p 48/box 24 and at p 67/box 19 to p 67/box 24<br />
- Regroup and remote refuel in Jämsä: continue straight at p 99/box 17 to p 102/box 4<br />
Other useful hints and instructions for Reconnaissance:<br />
- at Super Special Stages Jokimaa and Killeri the organiser may restrict the number of cars on the track; recce time<br />
card will only be filled at the start of the SSS<br />
- if you want to avoid visiting Lahti re-start (town area) please continue straight at RB p 4/box 22 and continue<br />
straight on motorway for about 6,6 km and you will arrive RB p 9/box 14<br />
- to avoid visiting refuel zone on RB p 3 and RB p 17 just stay on motorway – route returns back to motorway at<br />
the same junction as it left the motorway.<br />
The competitors are kindly asked to use the routes suggested by the organiser between special stage finishes<br />
and starts. These routes will be given to competitors in the Road Book. Entering and leaving the special stage<br />
elsewhere than through start and finish controls is prohibited.<br />
12.6 Speeding Offences during Reconnaissance<br />
During reconnaissance, any speeding offence whether recorded by INOV2 Systems, police or officials on a special<br />
stage or on a road section, will result in fines levied by the Clerk of the Course, as per FIA WRC, Art. 20.2. The<br />
amount of the fine is unaltered by any fine that may or may not be levied by the Police.<br />
The fine is doubled for all drivers if 2 nd offence committed in the same rally.<br />
Severe traffic violations, including speeding, during the reconnaissance or the rally may lead to losing your<br />
driving licence. This may result in exclusion or refusal to start.<br />
13. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking<br />
13.1 Location<br />
Scrutineering, marking and sealing will take place at the A-Katsastus, Kuormaajantie 2 A, Jyväskylä. Road book to<br />
scrutineering can be found as Appendix 3.2.<br />
13.2 Times / Schedule<br />
The cars of registered Manufacturers and WRC Teams will be scrutineered on Wednesday 1 August 2012 at<br />
08.00-10.45 by engineering certificate only. They will have their spare parts sealed in the Service Park Paviljonki.<br />
Please agree specific times with FIA Technical Delegate.<br />
For other competitors, scrutineering (including sealing of all cars and marking of spare parts) will take place<br />
according to the following schedule:<br />
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Priority 1 (not entered by Manufacturer / WRC Team), 2, 3 and non-priority drivers:<br />
Wednesday 1 August 2012<br />
P1, P2 & P3: 13.00-15.00<br />
non-priority: 15.00-18.00<br />
Non-priority drivers:<br />
Thursday 2 August 2012 at 07.00-12.00<br />
13.3 Preparations for Scrutineering and Sealing<br />
Read carefully Article 11 of the Supplementary Regulations!<br />
In reference to the FIA WRC regulations, articles 26, 59.3, 63 and 64 concerning the use of mechanical<br />
components, sealing and marking, all competitors are asked to carefully read these articles.<br />
These regulations order competitors to prepare for sealing (valid to ALL competitors) :<br />
- turbochargers/compressors and air restrictors<br />
- Engine block<br />
- All transmission units (front/central/rear differentials and gearboxes, the ones installed and spares)<br />
For the purpose of controlling the engine block and chassis used during the rally, these will be sealed on all cars.<br />
This means that the competitors must themselves make all the preparations for sealing before arriving to the<br />
scrutineering, i.e. they have to drill the holes for the sealing wires and they must have a reliable wire installed<br />
in these holes. The wire may be wrapped for a maximum of 20 mm, and an excess of at least 20 cm of the<br />
unwrapped wire must be available. This way the scrutineers only have to check the parts and the wires, as<br />
well as do the actual sealing. The sealing holes on the engine block should be placed so that the seal is easily<br />
accessible and visible when opening the bonnet.<br />
All underbody protection hindering these operations must have been removed from the car before coming to<br />
the scrutineering. Anyhow, these items must be carried with the car for the purpose of weight checks. If sump<br />
guards or shields are not removed, car is not allowed to continue the scrutineering.<br />
- The sealing will be carried out during scrutineering<br />
- Competition numbers must be attached to the cars before the scrutineering (NB! Please note the correct<br />
positioning of the number plates, see Supplementary Regulations, appendix 3) . See also 2012 WRC Sporting<br />
Regulations art. 19.<br />
- FIA stamped copy of homologation form must be presented in the scrutineering. Note, that printed copies are<br />
not accepted. As an addition, the original homologation document of homologated rollcage must be available .<br />
Special effort is aimed to rollcage structure and weldings (compliance with specs/drawings and welding of whole<br />
perimeter of the tube) .<br />
- Seat support mountings must comply with the homologation or App. J<br />
- There will be a mandatory noise check at the scrutineering (maximum acceptable level is 103 dB at 3500 rpm).<br />
Cars which are over the limit will not pass scrutineering. Noise levels are monitored throughout the event.<br />
- Only clear window films are accepted (No tinted or reflecting films allowed)<br />
- All cars having a non-standard catalytic converter must have the catalytic converter homologation document<br />
with the car<br />
- all driver’s equipment must be presented in the scrutineering (also spare ones)<br />
- Certificate of FIA FT fuel cells must be available<br />
- Finnish competitors are reminded that the national technical regulations for Group N do NOT apply in <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong><br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> 2012, but the cars must be in full international Group N specification!<br />
- National regulations of the App. J art 253 (Safety) do not apply in this event<br />
Please note that there is very short time to fix non-conformities, so make sure everything is in order when<br />
arriving to scrtuneering! In case of any doubts, rather ask us before coming to scrutineering!<br />
Should any questions arise, please contact Mr. Petteri Sappinen at mobile: +358 400 607 869 or e-mail petteri.<br />
sappinen@vaisala.com.<br />
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13.4 FIA Safety Tracking System<br />
All competitors must carry an FIA Safety Tracking Unit in their rally car. Stage One Tech will distribute the units to<br />
all Priority drivers in their service area. Other competitors must collect the units from the Stage One Tech truck,<br />
located at Service Park on Tuesday 31 July 2012 at 18.00–20.00 or Wednesday 1 August 2012 at 09.00–15.00.<br />
Non-priority drivers must present a credit card for a refundable deposit on collection of the unit.<br />
The installation and operating instructions of the Safety Tracking System can be found as Appendix 5.1 and 5.2.<br />
At the end of the rally the Stage One Tech technicians will remove the tracking units from the classified cars<br />
either at the final service or in parc fermé, therefore cars should not be locked.<br />
Retired competitors must return the tracking units and associated cables to the Stage One Tech, as soon as<br />
possible. Please contact Stage One Tech at their warehouse/truck, as marked in the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ lay-out, Appendix<br />
4.1. In case of returning the tracking unit, please contact Mr. Andy Flynn at mobile: +44 7775 742910.<br />
13.5 Traffic Insurance<br />
All competitors are reminded that competing cars must have an insurance that complies with the Finnish<br />
Insurance Code as described in the Supplementary Regulations Art. 5.1. The article demands all competing<br />
cars to have a third party insurance which is valid on special stages. The organiser will have such an insurance<br />
available for cars registered outside <strong>Finland</strong> for the duration of the rally.<br />
Please make sure that the organiser has up-to-date information concerning your car, in order to be able to take<br />
this insurance for the correct vehicle. Information needed is: make, model, year of manufacture and chassis<br />
number. If any questions appear about traffic insurance, please contact <strong>Rally</strong> Office.<br />
13.6 Final Checks<br />
The final checks will take place on Saturday 4 July 2012 at 22.00 in Jyväskylä Vocational Institute (JAO),<br />
Viitaniementie 3, Jyväskylä.<br />
For details, see Supplementary Regulations, Art. 15.<br />
13.7 Onboard Cameras<br />
All competitors planning to carry an onboard camera during the rally are called to read carefully WRC Sporting<br />
Regulations, Art. 65.1, and accordingly send all information required to the organiser, as well as have the camera<br />
fitted in the scrutineering for safety inspections.<br />
With the prior consent of the competitor, the Clerk of the Course may authorise the official TV company to enter<br />
the overnight Parc Fermé to maintain the on-board cameras on condition that they are accompanied by an event<br />
scrutineer. The competitors concerned will be contacted and their written consent will be asked for.<br />
14. Free practice and Qualifying Stage<br />
14.1Who may participate<br />
Free Practice and Qualifying Stage is mandatory for all Priority 1 and 2 drivers. Shakedown on the same road,<br />
after Qualifying, will be open to all Priority 3 drivers.<br />
14.2 Schedule<br />
Wednesday, 1 August 2012<br />
16.00 - 18.00 Priority 1 and Priority 2 drivers must participate (maximum 2 runs / crew)<br />
18.50 First car to leave Service Park to Qualifying Stage<br />
19.30 Qualifying Stage starts, all drivers at 2 minute intervals<br />
20.10 First car in Parc Fermé<br />
21.30 Start position selection in Service Park Paviljonki<br />
21.30 Shakedown closes<br />
14.3 Location<br />
Free Practice / Qualifying / Shakedown will take place in Ruuhimäki, 29 km from the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ. The stage is 4.62<br />
km in length. Priority 1 and 2 drivers’ attention is drawn to the fact that the Road Section to Qualifying Stage<br />
starts from Service Park Paviljonki.<br />
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The same Service Park as during the rally will be used during the Free Practice / Qualifying / Shakedown.<br />
14.4 General information<br />
The free practice and shakedown stage will be run like a special stage. Times will be published in the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
and Media Centre. Competitors must use helmets, overalls, etc., just as on special stages during competition.<br />
Any person found onboard the car during free practice and shakedown, who is not part of the entry for the rally<br />
must sign a disclaimer which indemnifies the organiser. This disclaimer can be collected from the <strong>Rally</strong> Office.<br />
They also need to comply with all regulations concerning drivers’ equipment.<br />
15. Start procedure<br />
15.1 Ceremonial Start<br />
There will be no separate ceremonial start in the rally.<br />
15.2 Location and time<br />
The cars will start from TC 0 on Thursday 2 August 2012 from 13.30 according to the starting list published at<br />
12.30 on the same day.<br />
15.3 Procedure and instructions<br />
The crews are requested to be in the start area max. 15 minutes and min. 5 minutes before each car’s individual<br />
starting time.<br />
There will be no service between the start and special stage 1. Time cards will be given at TC 0. Please see<br />
appendix 4.4.<br />
FIA fuel is available immediately after TC 0 and again on the road section to the Lahti regroup (before SS 1).<br />
16. Finish procedure<br />
16.1 Official Finish of the <strong>Rally</strong><br />
The official finish of the rally will be TC 18C (Finish Holding Area IN).<br />
16.2 Finish Podium and Prize-Giving Ceremony<br />
From the final service the cars will be driven to the finish holding area, which entrance is TC 18C. The finish<br />
holding area will be a parc fermé area, but media will be allowed in to make interviews, as well as team members<br />
with approriate passes (as to any Media Zone). The drivers, team members and media representatives should<br />
carefully follow all marshals’ instructions. For finish area details please see Road Book and Appendix 4.10.<br />
From the holding area, marshals will guide the competitors to the finish ramp. Miss Heli Kemppainen will be<br />
acting as Master of Ceremonies for the rally finish.<br />
First the crews positioned 10 th to 4 th overall drive to the finish ramp, open doors, climb out, wave to crowd, climb<br />
back in the car and drive to the parc fermé.<br />
The crew positioned third overall drives onto the ramp. They stop with the nose of the car dropped onto the exit<br />
ramp. They stop the engine, crew gets out of the car and stands on either side of the car with doors open waving<br />
for the photographers (20 sec). They drive off the ramp and park their car, which will be then taken care of by<br />
the team’s technicians. The crew goes to a waiting area. This same procedure is repeated for the crew positioned<br />
second overall.<br />
The winners drive onto the finish ramp with nose dropped to the exit. The crew gets out, closes doors and climbs<br />
onto the bonnet. They may be joined by their team personnel for a maximum of 30 seconds, if this has been<br />
agreed with the FIA Media Delegate. Team personnel then leaves the ramp. The car stays on the ramp until the<br />
finish of the ceremonies.<br />
Then the crews positioned third, second and first overall are called to podium. The winning crews are called<br />
from their waiting area to stand behind the appropriate box. Dignitaries are called in to present the awards.<br />
The drivers are announced to ascend the podium in order third, second, winner. The presenters then move<br />
forward to present the awards simultaneously to all crew members, they shake hands and move back out of the<br />
photographers’ view.<br />
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After each crew has received their awards, a representative of the winning manufacturer is asked to join. He/she<br />
will be presented with the trophy in front of the winning crew, then moves to one side. The national anthem of<br />
winning crew is played and the national flags of all three crews are hoisted. Immediately following, the national<br />
anthem of the winning manufacturer will be played and their national flag will be hoisted. The crew members<br />
must not wear hats or sunglasses at this moment. Should the winner and the manufacturer be of the same<br />
nationality, the anthem will be played once.<br />
After the national anthems, the crews will be given six bottles of champagne for the traditional ”spray fight”.<br />
The winning car is driven down the ramp by a team representative and taken to parc fermé and final scrutineering.<br />
The top three crews will then be taken to the FIA Press Conference in the Media Centre.<br />
For the top three crews of the FIA Super 2000 WRC, there will be a ceremony similar to the one of the top three<br />
overall. After the ceremony the winning crews of FIA Super 2000 WRC will be guided to the Media Centre, where<br />
they will be introduced in the press room for interviews.<br />
After the Super 2000 WRC ceremonies, the winner of WRC Academy will drive over the ramp. The second and<br />
third placed crews will also be invited to the ramp. WRC Academy will have their own podium ceremony in their<br />
service area after their arrival from SS 17.<br />
All other crews drive over the ramp and receive their awards.<br />
17.PR-Activities<br />
17.1 FIA Action for Road Safety<br />
More considerate driving, safer vehicles and traffic where common rules are followed. FIA’s road safety campaign,<br />
FIA Action for Road Safety, started in 2006, aims to ensure that the UN’s goal for saving five million lives from<br />
traffic accidents by year 2020 is reached. The national sporting authority of Finnish automobile sports, AKK-<br />
Motorsport, passes on FIA’s message on road safety by introducing the campaign in <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>.<br />
Road safety events organised in <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> bring together WRC’s most experienced drivers alongside<br />
with next generation stars. FIA Action for Road Safety themed truck will be displaying the themes of the campaign<br />
during the rally in Jyväskylä Paviljonki <strong>Rally</strong> HQ and Service Park area.<br />
On Thursday, the opening day of the rally, WRC Drivers Meet the Kids event will take place in Paviljonki Service<br />
Park where WRC and WRC Academy drivers meet children in a junior driving school. The same day in Lahti<br />
Harbour, there will be a slow driving moped competition where the youth will compete with future stars of<br />
the track racing group of AKK-Motorsport’s elite coaching group, AKK Driver Academy. Drivers of AKK Driver<br />
Academy will also show their skills on two wheels in several show runs.<br />
FIA Action for Road Safety in <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong><br />
- 1-4 August FIA Action for Road Safety themed truck, Jyväskylä Paviljonki <strong>Rally</strong> HQ<br />
- 2 August WRC Drivers Meet the Kids, Jyväskylä Paviljonki<br />
10.00-11.00 WRC Academy and private drivers as per invitation<br />
10.30-11.00 Priority drivers as per invitation<br />
11.00 Photo shoot<br />
- 2 August Moped Competition and Show Runs: Lahti Harbour at 11.00-13.00<br />
For more information on the campaign: www.actionforroadsafety.org<br />
17.2 <strong>Rally</strong> Show Activities<br />
The regroup at Lahti harbour includes some promotional elements where the spectators and media have a<br />
chance to meet with the drivers. In addition to autograph session at the regroup and interviews on the ramp,<br />
City of Lahti together with Lahti Region invite the drivers and media to enjoy some slight snacks and drinks at the<br />
Sibelius Hall from 15.30 to 18.30. More information will be given in the invitations.<br />
17.3 Red Bull Tourbus<br />
This rockin’n’rollin’ stage on four wheels gathers some of the best Finnish artists on <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>’s<br />
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Special Stages on 2–4 August 2012. Unique festival fever for all fans of rallying and good music will be offered<br />
in and around both Lahti and Jyväskylä. For the first time in <strong>Finland</strong>, the Red Bull Tourbus will be roaming the<br />
Finnish roads – with top artists onboard!<br />
Red Bull Tourbus on the road<br />
- 2 August Lahti Harbour at 13.30–15.30: JVG & Karri Koira<br />
- 2 August SSS2 Jokimaa at 18.00–19.00: Olavi Uusivirta, at 21.30-22.30 Lapko<br />
- 3 August SSS12 Killeri at 19.00-20.00: Pelle Miljoona<br />
- 4 August SS17-SS18 Ouninpohja at 14.30–15.40: Freeman<br />
17.4 <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> Promotional Parade<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>’s promotional parade will pass through selected stages before the rally cars to lift up the<br />
spirits. This parade of cars visits spectator areas and offers free surprise samples from our sponsors.<br />
17.5 Family World with Disney<br />
Children’s activity park Family World, carried out in collaboration with Disney, features the theme of Brave,<br />
animated fantasy adventure film which has its Finnish premiere on August 24th. Jyväskylä Paviljonki Family<br />
World’s activity corners, reading, drawing and gaming spots and film showings are firm favorites among youngest<br />
members of the family. Family World with Disney is open throughout the event, 1-4 August.<br />
17.6 Jumicars<br />
As in previous years, the popular Jumicars Children’s Driving School will once again offer entertainment to junior<br />
rally spectators at Jyväskylä Paviljonki throughout the event.<br />
17.7 <strong>Rally</strong>Expo<br />
Car tuning, modified cars, car Hi-Fi… all the dreams of speed & sound enthusiasts – enter the <strong>Rally</strong>Expo at<br />
Jyväskylä Paviljonki and experience it all. <strong>Rally</strong>Expo welcomes visitors throughout the event, 1-4 August.<br />
17.8 <strong>Rally</strong> Hall of Fame Exhibition<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> Hall of Fame, the gallery of rally legends located in Mobilia Museum in Kangasala will bring to Jyväskylän<br />
Paviljonki <strong>Rally</strong> HQ an exhibition celebrating its latest inductees. The careers of Carlos Sainz and Michèle Mouton<br />
are to be recalled by exhibiting relevant machinery and nostalgic souvenirs. Visits will be also given by the rally<br />
stars themselves, both of whom will be interviewed at the WRC Stage on Wednesday 1 August at 21.15.<br />
17.9 Live Concerts<br />
Live music will be performed in the Paviljonki Service Park in Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights at 22.00.<br />
On Wednesday, the WRC Stage will be taken by the winner of Sporttimobiili and Hitlantis band competition.<br />
On Friday, popular pop singer Suvi Teräsniska will give her best to the rally audience. On Saturday, <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong><br />
<strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> will culminate in a closing party where the stage will be taken by a smashing rock’n’roll band, Los<br />
Bastardos <strong>Finland</strong>eses, at 22.30.<br />
17.10 World Design Capital 2012<br />
During its term as the World Design Capital 2012 with cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen, Lahti<br />
will offer a broad palette of events related to design phenomena, showcasing local designers. <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong><br />
<strong>Finland</strong> will present the WDC themes in its events in Lahti Harbour area with workshops and rally themed design<br />
competition for children. Welcome to the world of Finnish design on 2 August in Lahti Harbour.<br />
17.11 Red Bull Manny Mania Jam Session<br />
The beautiful sceneries of the Lahti Harbour provide a venue for interesting rally entertainment on 2 August,<br />
such as Red Bull Manny Mania Jam Session skateboarding competition at 13.30-15.30. Entering its 6th year, the<br />
event has grown into one of the biggest global contests while still balancing a relaxed vibe as it seeks to award<br />
the highest level of technical trickery on two wheels. Knock-out skills and amazing tricks – come and see the<br />
competitors in action!<br />
17.12 Unique Team Photographs on Auction<br />
During the upcoming <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong>, we will circulate among the teams one brand-new Nokia Pureview<br />
808 top-of-the-range camera phone. This phone will be used by the team to take the photos that usually never<br />
get taken, to take the spectators behind the scenes of the team.<br />
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After the rally, our sponsor, Elisa (telecommunication company), will organize an auction where this camera<br />
together with all the photos with full copyrights will be auctioned to the highest bidder. The profit from this<br />
auction will go directly to the youth programme of the Finnish ASN, AKK-Motorsport, where it will be used to<br />
support future Finnish rally stars at the organisation of their training camps on the way to international stardom.<br />
18. Media<br />
18.1 Before the Event – Contacts<br />
FIA WRC Media Delegate: Mrs. Hayley Gallagher<br />
Telephone: +44 (0)1252 781 431<br />
Mobile: +44 (0)7887 508 890<br />
e-mail: hgallagher@fia.com<br />
National Press Officer: Ms. Anu Haapalainen<br />
Telephone: +358 207 219 444<br />
Mobile: +358 40 565 3946<br />
e-mail: anu.haapalainen@autourheilu.fi<br />
18.2 At the Event – Contacts<br />
Accreditation (31 July – 2 August 2012)<br />
Accreditation +358 50 411 5877<br />
Press Officer Ms. Anu Haapalainen +358 40 565 3946<br />
e-mail : anu.haapalainen@autourheilu.fi<br />
Media Centre (31 July – 5 August 2012)<br />
Press Officer Ms. Anu Haapalainen +358 40 565 3946<br />
Service Desk +358 14 685 030<br />
Service Desk +358 14 685 033<br />
fax: +358 14 685 103<br />
Info Team (1 - 4 July 2012)<br />
Info Team (Paviljonki) +358 14 685 057<br />
Info Team (Paviljonki) +358 14 685 058<br />
FIA Media Delegate’s Office<br />
Mrs. Hayley Gallagher +44 (0)7887 508 890<br />
18.3 Accreditation Desk<br />
As in previous years, the Accreditation Desk is situated in the HQ Hotel – Sokos Hotel Alexandra<br />
Hannikaisenkatu 35, 40100 Jyväskylä, <strong>Finland</strong><br />
Opening hours:<br />
Tue 31.7. 14.00-18.00<br />
Wed 1.8. 08.00-21.00<br />
Thu 2.8. 08.00-19.00<br />
18.4 Media Centre<br />
Jyväskylä Paviljonki<br />
Messukatu 10, 40100 Jyväskylä, <strong>Finland</strong><br />
The exact location of Media centre is shown in the rally HQ layout in Appendix 4.3.<br />
Opening hours:<br />
Tuesday 31.7. 14.00-18.00<br />
Wednesday 1.8. 09.00-24.00<br />
Thursday 2.8. 08.30-23.30<br />
Friday 3.8. 06.15-24.00<br />
Saturday 4.8. 06.45-24.00<br />
Sunday 5.8. 10.00-12.00<br />
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During the event there is also a working room reserved for media in the HQ Hotel – Sokos Hotel Alexandra. For<br />
more information, please ask the Media Centre Staff.<br />
As in previous years, Nikon Camera Service for photographers will be located near the Media Centre.<br />
18.5 Media Activities and Press Conferences<br />
Wednesday, 1 August<br />
18.00 AKK Driver Academy Press Conference with Esapekka Lappi, Paviljonki<br />
21.15 <strong>Rally</strong> Hall of Fame Interviews, <strong>Rally</strong> HQ, Paviljonki<br />
21.30 Start order selection, <strong>Rally</strong> HQ, Paviljonki<br />
22.00 FIA Pre-Event Press Conference, Media Centre<br />
Thursday, 2 August<br />
10.00 WRC Drivers meet the Kids, <strong>Rally</strong> HQ, Paviljonki<br />
11.00 FIA Action for Road Safety Photo Shoot, <strong>Rally</strong> HQ, Paviljonki<br />
11.00 FIA Action for Road Safety: moped competition and show runs, Lahti Harbour<br />
16.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Show, Lahti Harbour (see also art. 17.2)<br />
Friday, 3 August<br />
approx.. 16.00 FIA Action for Road Safety – – Interviews with Mika Salo and Aaro Vainio, Paviljonki<br />
approx. 21.30 End of Day ‘Meet the Crews’ session, Paviljonki<br />
Saturday, 4 August<br />
approx. 21.45 FIA Post-Event Press Conference, Media Centre (immediately after the podium<br />
ceremonies)<br />
18.6 2012 FIA WRC PR representatives<br />
ADAPTA WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
Annelene Ostberg, David Campion<br />
mobile: +47 928 41010 (AO), +44 7785 575020 (dc)<br />
e-mail: ao@nds.no, david@dgcampion.com<br />
BRAZIL WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
Miguel Mattos<br />
mobile: +54 9 3541 631856<br />
e-mail: miguelmattos@brazilwrt.com<br />
CITROËN TOTAL WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
CITROËN JUNIOR TEAM<br />
Marie-Pierre Rossi, Linda Martins<br />
mobile: +33 6 7687 0212 (MPR), +33 685 262 791 (LM)<br />
e-mail: mariepierre.rossi@citroen.com; linda.martins@citroen.com<br />
FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
Mark Wilford, Russel Atkins<br />
telephone (during the event): +358 14 685 062<br />
mobile: +44 7770 756214 (MW), +44 7803 333186 (RA)<br />
e-mail: mwilford@ford.com; ratkin58@ford.com<br />
M-SPORT FORD WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
Anna Rudd<br />
mobile: +44 7803 660786<br />
e-mail : arudd@m-sport.co.uk<br />
QATAR WORLD RALLY TEAM<br />
Marie-Pierre Rossi<br />
mobile: +33 6 7687 0212<br />
e-mail : mariepierre.rossi@citroen.com<br />
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VOLKSWAGEN MOTORSPORT<br />
Stefan Moser, Ingo Roersch, Andre Dietzel<br />
mobile: +49 152 22859259 (SM), +49 172 1499157 (IR), +49 175 723 46 (AD)<br />
e-mail: Stefan.moser@volkswagen-motorsport.com;<br />
ingo.roersch@volkswagen-motorsport.com;<br />
andre.dietzel@volkswagen-motorsport.com;<br />
WRC TEAM MINI PORTUGAL<br />
Heike Bartsch, Katie Traxton, Nicoletta Russo<br />
mobile: +49 176 601 33115 (HB), +44 7909 990565 (KT), +39 3397769566<br />
(NR)<br />
e-mail : heike.Bartsch@mini.com; press@motorsport-italia.com<br />
DMACK TYRES<br />
Glenn Patterson<br />
mobile: +44 7872 470115<br />
e-mail : glenn@reallycleverpr.com<br />
MICHELIN GROUP<br />
Alessandro Barlozzi<br />
mobile: +33 6 4223 5593<br />
e-mail : alessandro.barlozzi@fr.michelin.com;alessandro.barlozzi@gmail.<br />
com<br />
WRC ACADEMY<br />
Anna Rudd<br />
mobile: +44 7803 660786<br />
e-mail : arudd@m-sport.co.uk<br />
18.7 Media Coverage<br />
Television<br />
The host broadcaster of <strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> is MTV3. They will send several daily updates of the rally on the<br />
nation-wide free-to-air channel MTV3, plus on their digital pay-tv channel MTV3 MAX, starting from Wednesday<br />
1 August. The rally will also be covered daily in all the MTV3 sports news (Tulosruutu). Other channels will also<br />
follow the rally in their daily sports news programmes.<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> programmes by MTV3 will be sent as follows (changes possible):<br />
Wednesday 1.8.<br />
MTV3 MAX 22.30–23.00<br />
Thursday 2.8.<br />
MTV3 MAX 18.45-20.30 SSS 2 Jokimaa LIVE<br />
MTV3 22.35-22.50 LIVE from Paviljonki<br />
MTV3 MAX 23.00-23.30<br />
MTV3 01.05-01.35<br />
Friday 3.8.<br />
MTV3 MAX 14.45-15.15 LIVE from Paviljonki<br />
MTV3 MAX 16.30-16.45 LIVE from Paviljonki<br />
MTV3 MAX 19.30-21.15 SSS 12 Killeri LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 22.30-23.00<br />
MTV3 22.35-22.50 LIVE<br />
MTV3 01.05-01.35<br />
Saturday 4.8.<br />
MTV3 MAX 07.45-09.45 Eye In The Sky – SS 13-14 – LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 09.45-10.15 Eye In The Sky – SS 13-14<br />
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MTV3 MAX 10.15-10.45 LIVE from Paviljonki<br />
MTV3 MAX 10.45-11.15 Eye In The Sky – SS 13-14<br />
MTV3 MAX 11.15-13.00 Eye In The Sky – SS 15-16 - LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 13.00-13.30 Eye In The Sky – SS 15-16<br />
MTV3 MAX 13.30-14.00 LIVE from Paviljonki<br />
MTV3 MAX 14.00-15.30 Eye In The Sky – SS 15-16<br />
MTV3 MAX 15.30-16.45 Eye In The Sky – SS 17 – LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 16.45-17. 45 Eye In The Sky – SS 17<br />
MTV3 MAX 17.45-19.00 Eye In The Sky – SS 18 (Power Stage) – LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 19.00-20.00 Eye In The Sky – SS 17<br />
MTV3 MAX 20.00-21.00 Eye In The Sky – SS 18 (Power Stage)<br />
MTV3 MAX 21.00-21.45 Podium – LIVE<br />
MTV3 MAX 21.45-22.30 Eye In The Sky – SS 18 (Power Stage)<br />
MTV3 22.25-22.40<br />
MTV3 MAX 22.30-23.00<br />
MTV3 MAX 23.00-23.45<br />
MTV3 02.10-02.40<br />
MTV3 Internet TV Channel - Katsomo.fi<br />
Wednesday 1.8.<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> programmes from MTV3 and MTV3 MAX<br />
Thursday 2.8.<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> programmes from MTV3 and MTV3 MAX<br />
Friday 3.8.<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> programmes from MTV3 and MTV3 MAX<br />
Saturday 4.8.<br />
<strong>Rally</strong> programmes from MTV3 and MTV3 MAX<br />
In addition, the rally will be covered daily in the MTV3 sports website www.mtv3.fi/ralli.<br />
Official <strong>Rally</strong> Radio provides full coverage<br />
Yle Radio Keski-Suomi will again be broadcasting the whole of <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> in both Finnish and English. Coverage<br />
of the 2012 event begins with Ruuhimäki Qualifying on the Wednesday evening. Listeners in the Lahti area will<br />
enjoy coverage of Wednesday’s Qualifying and Thursday’s three Special Stages live on their local frequency. From<br />
Ruuhimäki to Jyväskylä Paviljonki Podium Ceremony, <strong>Rally</strong> Radio’s highly experienced team will bring you all the<br />
news and action from the Special Stages, the Service Park and the VIP village, driver interviews, behind-thescenes<br />
gossip and much, much more. <strong>Rally</strong> Radio website carries links to a real-time results service and a range<br />
of social media including <strong>Rally</strong> Radio’s popular Facebook page.<br />
Follow the <strong>Rally</strong> Radio on 99.3 MHz in the Jyväskylä area, 97.0 MHz in northern Central <strong>Finland</strong>, 97.9 MHz on<br />
Wednesday evening and all day Thursday in the Lahti area, or live on the internet at yle.fi/keskisuomi.<br />
Official <strong>Rally</strong> Radio on air<br />
Wednesday 1.8.<br />
18.00-22.00 Ruuhimäki Qualifying<br />
Thursday 2.8.<br />
15.05-17.00 Warm-up studio<br />
17.00-22.00 Day 1 of competition: 3 Special Stages<br />
Friday 3.8.<br />
06.00-07.30 <strong>Rally</strong> Radio Wake Up Show<br />
7.30-21.00 Day 2 of competition: 9 Special Stages<br />
21.00-24.00 R <strong>Rally</strong> Radio by Night<br />
Saturday 4.8.<br />
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05.00-07.00 <strong>Rally</strong> Radio Wake Up Show<br />
07.00-21.45 Day 3 of competition: 6 Special Stages and Podium<br />
19. Medical and Safety Service<br />
19.1 Medical Information<br />
At the administrative checks before the rally all drivers must present their Medical Certificate of Aptitude in<br />
accordance with the FIA medical standards, and as given to them by their own ASN. Normally this Medical<br />
Certificate of Aptitude is included to International Competitor´s License, but if it is not, competitor is responsible<br />
to present a separate document.<br />
A decision in accordance with Finnish law has been taken by the Health Care District Central <strong>Finland</strong> that an<br />
individual living elsewhere than in <strong>Finland</strong> must pay the total cost of treatment received unless other provision<br />
has been made in international agreements.<br />
Residents of EU/EEA/ and Switzerland<br />
By presenting your European Health Insurance Card, you will receive medical treatment on the same terms as<br />
the local residents. However, not all doctors and hospitals operate within the reimbursement system, which<br />
means that any costs you incur outside the system will have to be paid by yourself. As a general rule, public<br />
health services are covered by the reimbursement system.<br />
The European Health Insurance Card mainly covers emergency treatment in the event of an illness or injury<br />
and other medically necessary treatment. You can also get medical treatment if you have a pre-existing chronic<br />
condition that requires medical attention while you are abroad.<br />
Please contact your national health insurance authorities to get your card before travelling to <strong>Finland</strong>.<br />
Residents of other countries<br />
If you are a resident of a country other than those mentioned above, the patient charge will be the equivalent of<br />
the total cost of treatment plus the patient charge for an individual living in <strong>Finland</strong>.<br />
Payment of the patient charge<br />
If you require first aid, collection of the patient charge will be made as you leave hospital. Collection of the charge<br />
will take place in advance in cases where you have agreed with the hospital on treatment that is not urgent.<br />
Should an insurance institution be responsible for your patient charges, acceptable evidence of this must be<br />
presented to the hospital.<br />
All competitors living in the European Community should organise themselves a European Health Insurance Card<br />
to be able to get free medical services at the communal health care centres and hospitals.<br />
This card can be obtained from your local social services.<br />
Medical Services in Service Park Paviljonki<br />
There is a first aid room in the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ lobby, which is open during the opening hours of the Paviljonki building.<br />
In addition to this, a medical unit will be set up in the service park of the rally, based in an ambulance as marked<br />
in the service area map (Appendix 4.1). This medical unit will help you with any problems you may have and will<br />
respond to any accidents that may occur in your service areas. The unit will be open as follows:<br />
Wednesday 1 August 1600-2300<br />
Thursday 2 August 0800-1500 and 2200-0100 (at least)<br />
Friday 3 August 0615-2400 (at least)<br />
Saturday 4 August 0645-2200 (at least)<br />
You can reach the unit through rally control emergency numbers (in road book) or directly at +358 50 362 4376.<br />
19.2 Medical and Safety Service phone numbers<br />
Emergency numbers<br />
General emergency number: 112<br />
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Hospitals in the area<br />
Jyväskylä: +358 14 269 1811<br />
Jämsä: +358 14 717 31<br />
Lahti (Päijät-Häme) +358 3 818 11<br />
Police station<br />
Jyväskylä +358 71 874 0521 Jämsä: +358 71 8746500<br />
Lahti +358 71 8730 341 Keuruu: +358 71 874 7250<br />
Towing Service<br />
Jyväskylä area:<br />
Hinausapu Hinaus-Team Oy +358 14 610 726, +358 400 241 207<br />
Hinaus- ja kuljetuspalvelu Rantanen Oy +358 400 342381, +358 400 888 005<br />
Hinausapu Mehtovuori +358 14 611 909, +358 20 747 9622 (24h Service)<br />
Jyväskylä – Korpilahti:<br />
Hinaus Javanainen +358 400 343 326<br />
Jämsänkoski:<br />
Laaksosen Autokorjaamo Ky +358 14 744 180<br />
Lahti area:<br />
Hinauspalvelu Hietamäki Oy +358 40 759 6901<br />
Hinauspalvelu T.Virtanen +3583 7303700<br />
Pharmacies<br />
Jyväskylä:<br />
Yliopiston Apteekki +358 203 20 200<br />
Lahti:<br />
Yliopiston Apteekki +358 3 0020200<br />
Lahden tori apteekki +358 3 871710<br />
20. Useful Facts and Information<br />
20.1 General Facts about <strong>Finland</strong><br />
Population<br />
5.3 million, giving an average density of only 17.4 per sq. kilometre; annual growth rate 0.127%. Life expectancy<br />
78.66 years. The demographic pyramid resembles that of most other industrial countries, with the middle-aged<br />
groups predominating. Average household sizes 2.1 persons. 54% of the population live in single-family houses,<br />
46% in apartment blocks; room area per person 36 sq. metres. 74% are urban-dwellers, with 1 million in Helsinki<br />
and the adjacent cities of Espoo and Vantaa. Other major cities include Tampere, Turku, Oulu and Lahti.<br />
Area<br />
338,145 sq. kilometres, of which 10% is water. There are more than 60,000 lakes in <strong>Finland</strong>. 7% of the land is<br />
under cultivation, barley and oats being the main crops. Forests (mainly pine and spruce) cover 76% of the<br />
country.<br />
Climate<br />
The Finnish climate is considerably milder than one might expect from the country’s northerly location. There<br />
are major variations in the seasons. During the rally, it is late summer and the weather may vary quite a lot,<br />
although it is predominantly warm. It can be sunny and warm, well over 20 degrees Celsius or it can rain and be<br />
only about 10 degrees Celsius.<br />
Time zone<br />
Finnish time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (UTC +2 hours). Daylight saving time is used from the<br />
last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of September.<br />
Sunrise - Sunset at Jyväskylä Airport (EFJY at N62 o 13’48” E025 o 43’48”)<br />
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Wednesday August 1 sunrise at 04.41 sunset at 22.05<br />
Thursday August 2 sunrise at 04.44 sunset at 22.02<br />
Friday August 3 sunrise at 04.47 sunset at 21.59<br />
Saturday August 4 sunrise at 04.49 sunset at 21.56<br />
Civil twilight starts at about 03.30 and ends at about 23.00 at this time of the year.<br />
Language<br />
Finnish 93.4% of the population<br />
Swedish 5.5% of the population<br />
English is spoken by almost everybody, German and French by some.<br />
Currency and Banking<br />
The Finnish currency unit is euro (€ or EUR), devided into 100 cents.<br />
The denominations in circulation are:<br />
Notes - 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros<br />
Coins - 2 and 1 euros; 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents (2 and 1 cent coins not in active use in <strong>Finland</strong>).<br />
Foreign currency may be exchanged in banks Monday to Friday at 9.30-16.30. Most banks display exchange rates<br />
on their windows.<br />
Current rates on 25 June 2012<br />
1 € = 1,2494 USD 1 € = 0,8033 GBP 1 € = 41,4996 RUB<br />
Banks in Jyväskylä:<br />
Keski-Suomen Osuuspankki<br />
Kauppakatu 22 (Pedestrian zone)<br />
Sampo Pankki<br />
Kauppakatu 37 (Pedestrian zone)<br />
Nordea<br />
Kauppakatu 18 (Pedestrian zone)<br />
Säästöpankki Optia<br />
Kauppakatu 23<br />
Banks in Lahti:<br />
Päijät-Hämeen Osuuspankki<br />
Aleksanterinkatu 20<br />
Sampo Pankki<br />
Aleksanterinkatu 8<br />
Sampo Private Banking Lahti<br />
Rautatienkatu 20 (Raliway Station)<br />
Nordea<br />
Aleksanterinkatu 10<br />
Automatic Teller Machines<br />
All these banks have several cash dispensers all over the city. They usually operate on Visa/Eurocard. From the<br />
ATMs you can withdraw notes in denominations of 20 and 50 €. The closest cash dispenser to the <strong>Rally</strong> HQ is in<br />
Matkakeskus (the railway station). You can recognise the ATMs from an orange sign ”OTTO”.<br />
Credit Cards<br />
All major credit cards are very widely accepted in hotels, car rental offices, department stores, restaurants, shops<br />
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and most taxis. Foreign credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from almost all ATMs.<br />
Medical Services<br />
Medicines are sold at pharmacies (APTEEKKI). Usually pharmacies are open until 17.00 or 18.00. There is one<br />
pharmacy (Yliopiston Apteekki) at Kauppakatu 39, which is open daily 08.00 – 23.00.<br />
All hospitals have doctors on duty around the clock. In emergencies, patients should be directed to a health care<br />
centre or hospital emergency unit. Dental care is mainly provided by private practitioners.<br />
Vaccinations<br />
There are no regulations requiring visitors to <strong>Finland</strong> to have vaccinations.<br />
Water<br />
The tap water is safe to drink.<br />
Electricity<br />
The electric current in <strong>Finland</strong> is 230 Volts. Plugs and sockets are the same as in the continental countries of the<br />
European Union.<br />
Telephones<br />
There are pre-paid SIM cards available for your GSM mobile phones at ‘R-Kioski’ in various values.<br />
20.2 City of Jyväskylä<br />
<strong>Neste</strong> <strong>Oil</strong> <strong>Rally</strong> <strong>Finland</strong> has been hosted by the City of Jyväskylä since the very beginning of the event, for over 60<br />
years. The role of the city has grown to be a more central one over the years, as the event has grown from a<br />
modest concentration run for a handful of enthusiasts to a full-blown world level event.<br />
General Information<br />
The city of Jyväskylä was inaugurated as a town in 1837 and is located in the lake district of Central <strong>Finland</strong>. It is<br />
easily reached by road, air and water. Lively, youthful Jyväskylä is <strong>Finland</strong>’s seventh largest city with a population<br />
of almost 130 000. New Jyväskylä was formed at the beginning of 2009 as a result of the merger of Jyväskylä,<br />
Jyväskylä Rural Municipality and Korpilahti. Today Jyväskylä is a bustling centre for business, education, sports<br />
and culture. The Jyväskylä region – comprising of the city of Jyväskylä and six municipalities surrounding it – has<br />
170 000 inhabitants.<br />
Jyväskylä is a school and university town with 45 000 students during the academic year, providing a diversity of<br />
educational offerings for people of all ages. The multi-disciplinary University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä University<br />
of Applied Sciences and the Jyväskylä Vocational Institute are among <strong>Finland</strong>’s leading research and educational<br />
institutions with an increasing number of international students.<br />
Bustling Centre of Innovation<br />
Jyväskylä is one of <strong>Finland</strong>’s five centres of growth. Special expertise can be found in the fields of paper<br />
manufacturing and paper machinery as well as energy production, environmental, information, welfare and<br />
nanotechnology.<br />
In recent years, Jyväskylä has gained reputation as organiser of many national and international congresses and<br />
fairs in the Jyväskylän Paviljonki Fair and Congress Centre.<br />
Quality of Life<br />
The landscape of Jyväskylä is varied with lakes, forests and hills within a walking distance of the city centre. The<br />
Laajavuori skiing centre and recreation area with its new outdoor theatre facility provides excellent opportunities<br />
for sports and other activities, and that is where the shakedown of the rally also takes place. Lively pedestrian<br />
precinct and beautiful university campus right in the city centre are central places for different events. The trail<br />
around Lake Jyväsjärvi is a great recreational area for both residents and visitors alike.<br />
The Jyväskylä region is easily reached by land and air: the distance of 270 kilometres from Helsinki takes only 35<br />
minutes by plane and some 3 hours by car or by rail. For more information about the city and what it can offer,<br />
please log onto http://jyvaskylanseutu.fi/travel or e-mail travel@jkl.fi. For a city map, please see Appendix 2.4.<br />
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20.3 City of Lahti<br />
Lahti Region<br />
The Lahti region is <strong>Finland</strong>’s fifth largest urban region. With its versatile range of services the City of Lahti forms<br />
the centre of an economic region with 200,000 inhabitants, as well as a thriving business city. The surrounding<br />
ridge and lake landscapes provide a natural living environment. Lahti is also the gateway to the Finnish Lake<br />
District. The waterway stretching from Lake Vesijärvi via the Vääksy Canal to Lake Päijänne allows you to reach<br />
as far as Central <strong>Finland</strong> by water.<br />
Lahti occupies an ideal logistic location in the centre of Southern <strong>Finland</strong>, with good traffic connections to other<br />
parts of <strong>Finland</strong>. Lahti is only an hour’s drive away from the greater Helsinki region and Helsinki-Vantaa<br />
international airport. The new Helsinki–Lahti railway has shortened the travelling time from Helsinki to Lahti to<br />
less than 50 minutes by train.<br />
City of Innovations and Design<br />
Lahti is one of <strong>Finland</strong>’s leading design cities. Designers educated in Lahti have gained international recognition<br />
especially for their jewellery and industrial design. Other areas of expertise include metal, woodwork and<br />
furniture industries. In addition, a lot of Finnish environmental expertise is concentrated in Lahti region focusing<br />
especially on soil and water research, as well as waste treatment and recycling.<br />
Lahti is internationally known for winter sports and it has hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships six times.<br />
In addition, Lahti Symphony Orchestra has achieved international award and success for its accounts of Jean<br />
Sibelius masterpieces.<br />
The wood-built Sibelius Hall on a beautiful site by Lake Vesijärvi is a model of new technology and modern<br />
wood construction. The architectural masterpiece plays host to both international congresses and classical and<br />
entertainment concerts. The Sibelius Hall is worth visiting.<br />
20.4 Other <strong>Rally</strong> Cities, towns and municiapalities<br />
Notably the rally visits many other cities, town and municipalities in Central and Southern <strong>Finland</strong>. These include<br />
such names as Laukaa, Konnevesi, Muurame, Jämsä, Kuhmoinen, Kärkölä, Hausjärvi, Mäntsälä, Heinola, Sysmä,<br />
Hartola, Joutsa, Leivonmäki, Toivakka, Petäjävesi, Uurainen, Saarijärvi, Keuruu, Multia and Korpilahti.<br />
20.5 Useful telephone numbers<br />
International prefix is 999, area code, Central <strong>Finland</strong> 014 (+358-14 from abroad)<br />
General emergency number:<br />
Ambulance 112<br />
Directory inquiries (telephone numbers, addresses) 020202 / 118 / 0100 100<br />
Post<br />
Main Post Office at Jyväskylä (Itella) +358 200 71000<br />
Vapaudenkatu 61, 40100 Jyväskylä<br />
(Mon - Fri 9-20, Sat 9-14)<br />
Main Post Office at Lahti (Itella) +358 200 71000<br />
Mannerheiminkatu 13, 15140 Lahti<br />
(Mon - Fri 9-20, Sat 9-14)<br />
Courier Services<br />
DHL Global Forwarding Oy +358 20 533 7777<br />
DHL Express <strong>Finland</strong> Oy +358 30 45 345<br />
TNT +358 800 188 800<br />
Tourist Services<br />
Jyväskylä Region Tourist Service:<br />
Asemakatu 6, +358 14 266 0113<br />
40100 Jyväskylä matkailu@jkl.fi<br />
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(Mon - Fri 9-17, Sat 9-14)<br />
Lahti Travel:<br />
Rautatienkatu 22, +358 207 281 750<br />
15110 Lahti info@lahtitravel.fi<br />
(Mon - Fri 9-17)<br />
Jyväskylä Airport<br />
Lentoasemantie 70, +358 14 445 5701<br />
41160 Tikkakoski<br />
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport<br />
Finavia switchboard: +358 20 708 000 (between 8am-4pm)<br />
Information 24h +358 200 14636<br />
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi and www.finavia.fi<br />
Airlines<br />
Blue1/SAS Central Reservations Centre +358 600 25831<br />
Finnair (Customer Care Center, 24h a day) +358 600 140 140 (3.12 €/min)<br />
Flybe only at internet: http://fi-en.flybe.com/<br />
Estonian Air only at internet: http://estonian-air.com<br />
Helicopter Companies<br />
First Invest Oy/ Karelia Copters +358 400 457 868<br />
Heliflite Oy<br />
contact@heliflite.fi +358 16 532 100<br />
www.heliflite.fi<br />
Helikopterikeskus Oy<br />
mail@helikopterikeskus.com +358 9 686 0630<br />
www.helikopterikeskus.com<br />
Helitour Oy<br />
info@helitour.fi +358 9 374 5100<br />
www.helitour.fi<br />
Heliwest Oy<br />
dick.lindholm@heliwest.fi +358 40 552 2122<br />
www.heliwest.fi<br />
Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab<br />
info@shtab.com +358 18 17271<br />
www.shtab.com<br />
Jyväskylä Railway Station<br />
Hannikaisenkatu 20 +358 600 41 900 (Switchboard)<br />
40100 JYVÄSKYLÄ<br />
Lahti Railway Station<br />
Mannerheiminkatu 15 +358 600 41 900 (Switchboard)<br />
15100 LAHTI<br />
Taxi<br />
Jyväskylä area:<br />
Jyväskylän Aluetaksi Oy +358 14 106 900<br />
Keski-Suomen Aluetaksi Oy +358 14 106 444<br />
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Lahti area:<br />
Lahden Taksikeskus (Taxi Central) +358 600 300 41<br />
Car Manufacturers’ Authorized Dealers in Jyväskylä<br />
Audi, Volkswagen<br />
Jyväskylän Autotarvike Oy +358 207 741 500<br />
Aholaidantie 2, Jyväskylä<br />
Fiat, Seat<br />
Ahjoauto +358 207 751 560<br />
Sorsastajantie 4, Jyväskylä<br />
Volvo, Renault, Dacia<br />
Hämeen Autovaruste Oy +358 10 5228 200<br />
Kuormaajantie 8, Jyväskylä<br />
Chrysler, Dodge, Huyndai. Nissan, Jeep<br />
Autopale Oy +358 14 860 2200<br />
Vasarakatu 5, Jyväskylä<br />
Ford<br />
Käyttöauto Oy +358 14 331 4600<br />
Alasinkatu 2, Jyväskylä<br />
Toyota<br />
OK-Auto Oy +358 10 5228 300<br />
Kuormaajantie 5, Jyväskylä<br />
Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Kia, Lancia, Mitsubishi<br />
Delta auto +358 207 408 741<br />
Itä-Päijänteentie 45, Jyväskylä<br />
Opel, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet<br />
AutoBest +358 207 990 600<br />
Leipomonkuja 7, Jyväskylä<br />
BMW, Mazda, Saab, Skoda, Subaru, Rover, Peugeot<br />
Autotalo Laakkonen Oy +358 14 696 620<br />
Palokankaantie 20, Jyväskylä<br />
Honda, Toyota, Seat<br />
Rinta-Joupin Autoliike +358 14 337 6300<br />
Merasin 2, Jyväskylä<br />
Car Manufacturers’ Authorized Dealers in Lahti<br />
Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Kia, Lancia, Mitsubishi<br />
Delta auto +358 207 408 751<br />
Tupalankatu 5, Lahti<br />
Mazda, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Subaru<br />
Autotalo Laakkonen Oy +358 3 883 2200<br />
Ajokatu 261, Lahti<br />
Toyota<br />
Vesijärven Auto Oy +358 3 871 510<br />
Myyntimiehenkatu 4, Lahti<br />
Ford, Peugeot<br />
Automaa Oy +358 10 7656 600<br />
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Saksalankatu 28, Lahti<br />
Alfa-Rome, Fiat, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet<br />
MegaAuto +358 207 510 400<br />
Alhonkatu 5, Lahti<br />
Car Rental companies in Jyväskylä<br />
Avis +358 424 7281<br />
Väinönkatu 8, Jyväskylä<br />
Hertz +358 20 555 2680<br />
Vapaudenkatu 38, Jyväskylä<br />
Europcar +358 40 306 2851<br />
Aholaidantie 2, Jyväskylä<br />
Jaatinen Rent +358 14 611 649<br />
Vapaudenkatu 48-50, Jyväskylä<br />
Matka-Rent Oy +358 14 675 789, +358 500 676 443<br />
Ahjokatu 12, Jyväskylä<br />
Scandia Rent +358 14 281 524<br />
Hannikaisenkatu, Jyväskylä<br />
Car Rental companies in Lahti<br />
Avis +358 3 752 4130<br />
Mannerheiminkatu 15, Lahti<br />
Hertz +358 20 555 2700<br />
Hakakatu 1, Lahti<br />
Europcar +358 40 306 2860<br />
Mannerheiminkatu 15, Lahti<br />
Scandia Rent +358 3 782 7017<br />
Aleksanterinkatu 37, Lahti<br />
Tyre Dealers in Jyväskylä<br />
Vianor Oy<br />
Vasarakatu 3, Jyväskylä +358 10 401 3660<br />
Lahdentie 131, Jämsä +358 10 401 3170<br />
Mäntymäentie 4, Keuruu +358 10 401 3350<br />
Jyväs-Rengas +358 14 675 773<br />
Ahjokatu 11, Jyväskylä<br />
MR-Rengas Ky +358 14 675 012, +358 400 643 221<br />
Puulaakintie 4, Jyväskylä<br />
Rengasnuora +358 14 410 1400, +358 400 646 580<br />
Seppäläntie 1, Jyväskylä<br />
Muuramen Rengaspiste +358 14 372 2091<br />
Muurame<br />
Motor Sport Equipments<br />
Björk Motorsport +358 40 561 6138<br />
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Kuormaajantie 3, Jyväskylä<br />
PrintSport +358 14 861 600, +358 40 301 1401<br />
Liepeentie 18, Lievestuore<br />
Euroracing +358 9 274 4460<br />
Lahelantie 7, Tuusula<br />
Autoracing +358 9 540 7800<br />
Vattuniemenkatu 5, Helsinki<br />
Windsreen Repairs<br />
Lasi-Kalle +358 14 612 388<br />
Kalevankatu 8, Jyväskylä<br />
Jyväskylän Lasihuolto +358 14 217 332<br />
Tapionkatu 4, Jyväskylä<br />
Car Washing<br />
Autopesula Clean Oy +358 40 086 8379<br />
Laukaantie 1, Jyväskylä<br />
Towing Services<br />
Jyväskylä:<br />
Hinausapu Hinaus-Team Oy +358 14 610 726, +358 400 241 207<br />
Hinaus- ja kuljetuspalvelu Rantanen Oy +358 400 342381, +358 400 888 005<br />
Hinausapu Mehtovuori +358 14 611 909, +358 20 747 9622 (24h Service)<br />
Jyväskylä – Korpilahti:<br />
Hinaus Javanainen +358400 343 326<br />
Jämsänkoski:<br />
Laaksosen Autokorjaamo Ky +358 14 744 180<br />
Copy shop and Sign Writer<br />
KopiJyvä Oy +358 14 3342 800, +358 14 334 6400<br />
Viitaniementie 15, Jyväskylä<br />
Laundry Service<br />
SOL Oy<br />
Vapaudenkatu 46, Jyväskylä +358 42 457 6029<br />
Special Welding Services<br />
Jyväs-Saneeraus<br />
Ainilankuja 9, Jyväskylä +358 400 649 525<br />
Muurski Oy<br />
Vasarakatu 11 +358 14 676 642<br />
Gas Services<br />
Kaasu-Matti +358 14 253 523<br />
Laukaantie 16, Jyväskylä<br />
Mobile Phone Rentals<br />
Midare +358 14 24200 11<br />
Kauppakatu 20, Jyväskylä<br />
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