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ASIA PACIFIC RALLYCHAMPIONSHIP 2017

Photo: Asia Pacific Sports Media

“It’s been absolutely fantastic, so happy I could do this championship a lot of good experience and good memories …. its memory for life”. Pontus Tidemand (Sweden) 2015 APRC Champion

28 - 30 April New Zealand APRC Pacific Cup Junior Cup

26 - 28 May Australia APRC Pacific Cup Junior Cup

07 - 09 July China APRC Asia Cup

11 - 13 August Malaysia APRC Asia Cup Junior Cup

15 - 17 September Japan APRC Asia Cup Junior Cup

24 - 26 November India APRC Asia Cup

2017 CalendarThe FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship is spread through a diverse range of countries, climates, cultures and a huge population base of over 2.5 billion people.

In 2017 six events make up the championship starting in New Zealand with the fast and smooth roads of Rally of Whangarei, followed by Australia’s Rally Queensland based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

The APRC then heads to Zhangye, West China near the Mongolian border for the championship’s ‘desert’ rally. From the dry desert heat and in complete contrast, the fourth event of the championship is the very hot and humid Malaysian Rally run through the Palm Oil Plantations of Johor.

Japan is next and the fast forestry and public roads of Rally Hokkaido, followed by the final event of the year - the India Rally, held on the coffee plantations roads of Chikmagalur.

Registered competitors are required to nominate a minimum of 6 rallies (for APRC) at the time of registration, and thus score points at those rallies.

More information at www.fiaaprc.com or contact APRC Coordinator Murray Brown.

India

New ZealandWhangarei

Auckland

Date: 28 - 30 April 2017Location: WhangareiPopulation: 4.4 million Nearest International Airport: Auckland 2.5 hoursWebsite: www.rallywhangarei.co.nzAverage temperature: 15°C - 19°C Description: The ultimate driver’s rally. Smooth, fast cambered roads previously used by the WRC.

Photos: Geoff Ridder

Photos: Asia Pacific Sports Media

Australia

Brisbane

Sydney

Date: 26 - 28 May 2017Location: Sunshine Coast, QueenslandPopulation: 22.5 million Nearest International Airport: Brisbane 1.5 hoursWebsite: www.rallyqueensland.com.auAverage temperature: 17°CDescription: Great location and challenging roads on Queensland’s, Sunshine Coast .

China


Shanghai

Date: 07 - 09 July 2017 Location: Zhangye, West ChinaPopulation: 1.4 billion Nearest International Airports: Shanghai, XianWebsite: www.fasc.org.cnAverage temperature: 15°C - 30°C Description: In one of world’s largest economies rallying is huge, with 120+ entries in their CRC events and teams of up to ten cars!

Date: 17 - 19 June 2016

Zhangye

Kuala LumpurJohor Bahru

Date: 11 - 13 August 2017Location: Johor Bahru Population: 28 million Nearest International Airport: Singapore 1.5 hoursKuala Lumpur International Airport: 4 hoursWebsite: www.malaysianrally.comAverage temp: 30°C and 95% humidityDescription: The heat and humidity make this event one of the most challenging of the championship. Great location just across the cause-way from Singapore.

Malaysia



JapanObihiro

Tokyo

Date: 15 - 17 September 2017Location: Obihiro, HokkaidoPopulation: 127 million Nearest International Airport: SapporoWebsite: www.rally-hokkaido.comAverage temperature: 15°CDescription: Fanatical fans on fast and narrow roads with a soft-base that can to turns to deepruts on the second pass.

India


India

Date: 24 - 26 November 2017Location: ChikmagalurIn the foothills of the World famous Western Ghats.Coordinates: 13.32°N 75.77°EPopulation: 1.2 billion Nearest Intl Airport: Bengaluru (Bangalore), 5 hours.Website: www.mscc.org.inAverage temperature: 30°CDescription: Gravel and dirt roads held on a huge coffee plantation with the colours and cuisine of India.

New Delhi

Mumbai

Chikmagalur

Photo: Hiro Somemiya

Competitor Information

China

FIA APRC 2 Championship (formerly Production Cup)Open to all FIA homologated Group N cars. These are cars based on standard produc-tion models as homologated by the FIA. This championship provides for competitors who wish to continue to run their existing Gp N cars (including ASN cars approved by the APRC executive) and compete with similar cars for the FIA APRC 2 Championship. It is a FIA sanctioned championship aimed at competitors without the need to invest in the more competitive purpose built class cars. The FIA APRC 2 Championship will be contested over the 6 rallies of APRC.In 2017 there will be an APRC 2 Cup for each of the Asia and Pacific Championships.

FIA APRC Asia and Pacific CupsThe Asia and Pacific Cups are separate competitions within the APRC that allows teams/drivers to compete at events in either region – and still enjoy the benefits the APRC offers such as coordinated shipping, advanced start order and extensive media coverage. For Pacific Cup, competitors are required to nominate and compete in the 2 Pacific rallies. Asia Cup will feature 4 events - teams can nominate 3 or 4 rallies, com-peting in a minimum of 3 and the best 3 results will count to the final standings. It is possible to register for the APRC and one of the Cups.

FIA APRC Junior CupThe Junior Championship provides an opportunity for young drivers from anywhere in the world to compete in a shorter series of FIA sanctioned events in either 2WD or 4WD cars (excluding ASN, R5 and S2000) - the ideal class being NR4 . Junior Championship competitors compete in four FIA APRC rallies: New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and Japan. Minimum qualification is one rally in the Pacific and one in the Asia region.

APRC Teams Trophy The Teams Trophy has provided an opportunity for teams to contest an APRC regional trophy alongside the overall APRC championship. Details can be found in 2017 FIA Regulations (APRC) or by contacting APRC Coordinator Murray Brown.

FIA APRC 3 Championship (formerly 2WD Cup) This championship replaces the previous 2WD Cup and is open to all drivers of 2WD cars for all 6 rallies of APRC. As for APRC 2 Championship (above) there will be APRC 3 Cups for each of the Asia and Pacific Championships.

All details and eligibility requirements can be found in the 2017 FIA Regulations (APRC) or by contacting APRC Coordinator Murray Brown.

FIA Asia Pacific Rally Cup powered by Würth.This is a competition open to ALL drivers in the international event (including non-regis-tered APRC drivers and co-drivers) and there is a podium presentation for the top-three drivers in the international event where a Wurth cheque for US$1000 is presented to the overall winner, plus Würth product prizes to 2nd and 3rd overall.

APRC Alternative Energy Vehicle (AEV) CupAEVs will be allowed to enter APRC Championships and Cups as an ASN car and will also be eligible for the APRC AEV Cup. AEVs are defined as ones in which the propul-sion energy is available from two or more types of energy stores, sources, or converters including Plug-In Hybrid vehicles using rechargeable battery packs.

2016 China Rally - A Chinese built BYD Qin, driven by APRC driver Mike Young, was the first ever finish for a Hybrid Rally car in an FIA international event (6th overall) and BYD the inaugural winner of

the APRC New Energy Cup powered by Würth.

Photo: Ross Hyde

Even though the championship is held over such a large geographic area, the logistics of shipping cars and equipment are surprisingly easy when all shipping is handled by APRC coordinator Murray Brown – who performs a dual role as logistics coordinator and competitor liaison representative at all events and Working Group meetings. Co-ordinated shipping means that all containers arrive and depart at the same time – with considerable savings for all teams.

Based on 2015/2016 costs, the average shipping budget for a team utilizing a 40’ SOC container for the whole championship (six events) is US$54,000 for ocean freight, do-mestic transport and logistics. Assistance and advice will be given on other aspects including air freight, customs clearance, documentation, insurance and local assistance. Shipping from home port to first event, and return to home port after last event, can easily be arranged.

Teams can consider a 2 car team operating from one 40’ HC container to potentially reduce freight costs significantly. Where possible all containers and equipment are han-dled as one import and export providing a cost effective, efficient logistics solution.

Coordinated Logistics

New Zealand


Eligibility of Cars

Malaysia

The APRC has been authorsied to approve eligible cars, that meet specific criteria, under the National Car Approval process. This is in addition to cars that comply with the JAF RJ, CAMS & MSNZ AP4 regulations and maxi cars already locally homolo-gated in Argentina. With the growing manufacturer and consumer interest in alterna-tive fuel cars, the APRC has introduced a class of cars for Alternative Energy Vehicles (AEV).

Application for approval of these cars can be made via the secretariat and further de-tails are available in the 2017 RRSR (V4 – APRC) or from: Murray Brown, APRC Coordinator: [email protected] APRC Secretariat: [email protected]

CLASSES GROUPSRC2 S2000-Rally: 1.6T engine with a 28mm restrictor

S2000-Rally: 2.0 Atmospheric Group R5 (VR5)Group R4 (VR4)Group NR4 over 2000cc (current N4)AP4 (MSNZ & CAMS regulations – including Argentine Maxi car)RJ Category (JAF regulations) – over 2000cc

RGT RGT cars

RC3 Group A over 1600cc and up to 2000cc Super 1600R2 (over 1600cc and up to 2000cc – VR2C)R3 (atmo / over 1600cc and up to 2000cc – VR3C) R3 (turbo / up to 1620cc / nominal – VR3T)R3 (diesel / up to 2000cc / nominal – VR3D) G2 (CAMS regulations)

RC4 Group A up to 1600ccR2 (over 1390cc and up to 1600cc – VR2B) Kit-car up to 1600ccGroup N over 1600cc and up to 2000ccRJ Category (JAF regulations) – over 1600cc and up to 2000cc

RC5 Group N up to 1600ccR1 (up to 1600cc –VR1A/VR1B)RJ Category (JAF regulations) – up to 1600cc

ChinaPhoto: Hiro Somemiya

Television and MediaEach event in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship receives extensive international televi-sion and media coverage.

On-Event television news feeds and a dedicated TV series distributed worldwide ensures the APRC is seen by TV viewers in over 118 countries with a measured global annual au-dience of 463 million households. Broadcasters include FOX Sports Asia (STAR Sports in China), TEN Sports India Outdoor Channel Asia, Guangdong TV China, CCTV-5 China, FoxSports Australia and Motors-TV Europe.

APRC social media channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

In 2015 an independent TV evaluation report was generated by Repucom Asia, a company owned by Neilson Holdings. The report analysed eight brands that appear in the APRC Television series measuring their on-screen frequency, size and location.

Repucom calculated the average advertising costs for each of the APRC TV broadcasters, applied a QI media value of 26.65% of the full value and established that each second of the APRC TV series has an advertising value of US$741/second when spread across all the networks. Copies of the Repucom Exposure Analysis report are available on request.

Further details are available at www.aprc.tv

Photo: Asia Pacific Sports MediaJapan

Würth – APRC PartnershipWürth: Global headquarters in Germany Industry Fasteners, chemicals, safety products, tools Products 120,000Founded 1945Headquarters Künzelsau, GermanyRevenue € 11.8 bn (2016)Employees 71,391 (2016)Website www.wuerth.com

2016 was the fourth year of a multi-year partnership between the APRC and Würth, a global company headquartered in Germany selling over 120,000 products from tools to chemicals. Würth are to continue in 2017, including support and promotion of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Cup powered by Würth – a competition open to ALL drivers in the international events, with US$1000 per event 1st prize and Würth products for 2nd and 3rd.

Lindsay Hegan, Racetorque MRF Skoda team:“We always buy the best products available that won’t let us down, so when Würth be-came a championship sponsor we couldn’t have been happier. Rallying is a great test bed for any product and over the past three years its developed into a real partnership- Würth staff attend each event to provide technical advice, while at the same time they are coming to us for feedback on their products”.

Michael Loefflad of the Würth Asia Pacific Strategy Board:“The growing interest and increasing number of teams participating in the FIA APRC year by year shows the success of this championship and underlines the importance of our sponsoring activity. Team spirit, willingness to perform and to give one’s best are im-portant factors in Rally. Such values determine also the corporate culture of the Würth group”.


APRC 2016 CATEGORY WINNERS

Fabian Kreim and Frank Christian (Germany)Second Overall Drivers/Co-drivers and WÜRTH CupFIA Pacific Cup for Drivers and Co-drivers

Gaurav Gill (India) and Glenn Macneall (Australia)FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers/Co-drivers

FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Cup powered by WÜRTHFIA Asia-Pacific Rally Cup for Manufacturers (Skoda)

FIA Asia Cup for Drivers and Co-drivers

Michael Young and Malcolm Read (New Zealand)Third Overall Drivers/Co-drivers and WÜRTH Cup

FIA Asia-Pacific Production Cup for Drivers/Co-driversFIA Asia-Pacific Junior Cup for Drivers

Photo: India - Mitsuru Kotake

Back Cover: Hiro Somemiya Front Cover: APSM

APRC SecretariatBrownwyn MilneConfederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd851 Dandenong RoadMalvern East, VIC 3145, AustraliaTel: +61 3 9593 7722Email: [email protected]

APRC Coordinator and ShippingMurray Bown

FIA Asia Pacific Rally ChampionshipCountdown Motorsport Logistics

Mob: +63 908 310 5888Email: [email protected]

Television & MediaBrian Young

APRC.TV LtdTel: +64 7 315 7877

GSM: +64 29 315 7877Skype: brianjyoung

Email: [email protected] www.aprc.tvwww.fiaaprc.tv

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