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31 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER 2016HAKA CLASSIC

31 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER 2016HAKA CLASSICHAKA CLASSIC31 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER 2016

A 5,000km regularity rally and reliability trial for veteran, vintage and pre-1969 classic cars

31 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER 2016HAKA CLASSIC


Stewart Island

Invercargill

South Island

Punakaiki

PictonNelsonWellington

Napier

North Island

Tauranga

Auckland

Hamilton

New Plymouth

Tasman Sea

Christchurch

Pacific OceanMilford Sound

Te Anau

RotoruaTaupo

Blenheim

Kaikoura

Collingwood

HanmerSprings

Franz Josef

QueenstownCromwell

Wanaka

Dunedin

Mt.Cook

TerraceDowns

Rally Round is proud to announce an epic new driving adventure, the 2016 Haka Classic Rally, exploring the majestic landscapes of New Zealand over 26 days in November 2016.

As with all Rally Round events, the Haka Classic is designed

to be more than just a competition for vintage and classic

cars, although there will be plenty of exciting challenges

for rally experts and novices alike as we follow a carefully

planned route on thrilling roads, reminding ourselves of New

Zealand’s motorsport heritage at racetracks along the way.

But sport is only part of the adventure. Relatively short daily

driving distances and a range of special excursions allow

participants time to relax and savour the whole experience,

time to enjoy the most luxurious accommodation the

country has to offer, time to eat and drink and laugh, to

make and strengthen friendships old and new, time indeed

simply to stand and stare at some of the world’s most

awe-inspiring wonders, from the unalloyed brilliance of

the Milky Way to rare wildlife, lush temperate rainforests,

strange volcanic landscapes, active glaciers, deep lakes and

dramatic mountains. It is said that New Zealand most closely

resembles the landscape of one of Earth’s earliest continents,

Gondwana, so it is no surprise that it was also chosen to

represent Middle Earth in recent movie interpretations of

Tolkien’s mythical tales.

It is rich in real history too of course, from Maori legends to

the memories of latterday explorers, pioneers and settlers,

and indeed the lives of all who make New Zealand what it is

today, and will be in future. We invite you now to join us in

writing a new chapter in your own story, and that of classic

rallying, in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

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Stewart Island

Invercargill

South Island

Punakaiki

PictonNelsonWellington

Napier

North Island

Tauranga

Auckland

Hamilton

New Plymouth

Tasman Sea

Christchurch

Pacific OceanMilford Sound

Te Anau

RotoruaTaupo

Blenheim

Kaikoura

Collingwood

HanmerSprings

Franz Josef

QueenstownCromwell

Wanaka

Dunedin

Mt.Cook

TerraceDowns

ITINERARYDay 1 Auckland - Hamilton (233km) Day 2 Hamilton - Rotorua (75km)Day 3 Rotorua - Taupo (81km)Day 4 Taupo - Wellington (373km)Day 5 Wellington (Rest Day)Day 6 Wellington - Picton - Blenheim - Picton (230km)Day 7 Picton - Blenheim (110km)Day 8 Blenheim - Nelson (251km)Day 9 Nelson - Collingwood - Nelson (283km)Day 10 Nelson - Hanmer Springs (365km)Day 11 Hanmer Springs (Rest Day) Day 12 Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura - Hanmer Springs (163km)Day 13 Hanmer Springs - Punakaiki (260km)Day 14 Punakaiki - Franz Josef (275km)Day 15 Franz Josef - Queenstown (207km)Day 16 Queenstown - Cromwell - Queenstown (165km) Day 17 Queenstown - Glenorchy - Queenstown (130km)Day 18 Queenstown - Te Anau (184km)Day 19 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau (236km)Day 20 Te Anau - Invercargill (192km)Day 21 Invercargill - Wanaka (410km)Day 22 Wanaka (Rest Day) Day 23 Wanaka - Dunedin (270km)Day 24 Dunedin – Mount Cook (312km)Day 25 Mount Cook - Terrace Downs (280km)Day 26 Terrace Downs - Christchurch (86km)

TOTAL DISTANCE 5,171km

Please note that as we strive to refine and

improve the event, details of the rally route

and itinerary may be subject to change.

HAKA CLASSIC RALLY 2016

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Day 1 Auckland - Hamilton Our epic journey begins with a gentle 60km drive

south through the Auckland suburbs to the Hampton

Downs race circuit, an excellent, undulating facility built

over the last decade, where crews can warm up both

their cars and their competitive natures. After a coffee

break, we motor on to the wonderful Waitomo Caves,

renowned for their colonies of glow worms, then

continue to our �rst night halt in the city of Hamilton.

Day 2 Hamilton - Rotorua The Haka Classic is a magical adventure indeed. Our

second day “transports you Middle Earth...”, or at least

the world-renowned site of Hobbiton, where you

may enjoy an exclusive visit to The Shire movie set

that featured in director Sir Peter Jackson’s cinematic

interpretations of the epic JRR Tolkien tales, The Lord

of the Rings and The Hobbit. From here it’s just a short

hop to our overnight hotel in the lakeside town of

Rotorua, famous for its amazing geysers and hot mud

pools, not to mention the stock car racing at Paradise

Valley Speedway. The evening will be devoted to a

traditional Maori experience in the village of Tamaki.

Day 3 Rotorua - Taupo Leaving stunning Rotorua we drive 27km to the

‘Craters of the Moon’, Wai-O-Taupo, which has been

called one of the 20 most surreal places on earth

for its spectacular geothermal activity and vividly

coloured pools. Excitement of a different nature is to

be found at our next destination, the nearby Taupo

Motorsport Park, where you may enjoy one of four

track con�gurations. Having booked in to our luxury

hotel, we end the day in more relaxing style with a

scenic dinner cruise on Lake Taupo.

Day 4 Taupo - Wellington Today’s highlights are mainly car-related, with a test at

New Zealand Grand Prix venue Manfeild Autocourse

near Feilding followed by a visit to the Southward Car

Museum at Paraparaumu. Opened in 1979 to showcase

the collection started by Sir Len Southward in 1956,

this is the largest private car museum in the Southern

Hemisphere, boasting more than 400 vehicles, aircraft,

bicycles and more. The day concludes with the �rst of

two nights in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington,

described by Lonely Planet as ‘the coolest little capital

city in the world’.

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Day 5 Wellington You may of course spend the rally’s �rst rest day tinkering

with your engine, but the world’s southernmost capital

city offers a wealth of alternative activities including

a sightseeing trip to the summit of Mount Victoria,

a 40km scenic coastal drive and numerous cultural

attractions, not least the waterfront Museum of New

Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa (loosely translated as ‘the

place of the treasures of this land’). Tonight is our last

on the North Island; tomorrow we cross to the less

populous and even more spectacular ‘Mainland’.

Day 6 Wellington - Picton, South IslandThe sea crossing from Wellington to Picton takes just

over three hours by car ferry, and we sail early in order

to allow plenty of time for a trip to the superb Omaka

Aviation Heritage Centre, featuring �lm director Sir

Peter Jackson’s dramatic displays of WW1 aircraft

and artefacts, created with the special-effects talent

behind movies such as King Kong and The Lord of The

Rings trilogy. Another attraction is the adjacent Omaka

Classic Cars museum, a unique insight into motoring in

New Zealand from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Day 7 Picton - Blenheim Today we enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the calm,

aquamarine waters of the stunningly beautiful Queen

Charlotte Sound before driving to sunny Blenheim.

Named after the 1704 battle, this is the largest town

in the Marlborough region and a �ourishing a gourmet

centre, sitting as it does at the heart of New Zealand’s

largest winemaking area. You may expect superbly fresh

seafood and several glasses of delightful Sauvignon Blanc

before retiring for the night at our comfortable hotel.

Day 8 Blenheim - Nelson The itinerary might resemble a roll call of British

military heroes but this is a delightfully peaceful part

of the world. Our route follows fabulous rally roads

among lakes and vineyards to the charming Monaco

Resort on the outskirts of Nelson, a vibrant centre for

music, arts, crafts and adventure tourism. Surrounded

by mountains on three sides with lovely views across

the Tasman Bay, the city has retained much of its historic

Victorian architecture and numerous local attractions

include the renowned and wonderfully theatrical

World of Wearable Art and Classic Car Museum, not

to mention the best climate in New Zealand.


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Day 9 Nelson - Collingwood - Nelson Several competitive sections lie in wait on today’s

driving loop via Collingwood, which also includes lunch

at the famous Naked Possum Cafe, a beautiful, award-

winning riverside establishment nestled beneath the

Whakamarama Mountains on the edge of the Kahurangi

Forest. Popular with walkers and eco-tourists, the cafe

boasts a large outdoor �re, spit roast and barbeque.

We return to Nelson for a second night at the Monaco

Resort Hotel.

Day 10 Nelson - Hanmer Springs Our drive to the famous spa town of Hanmer Springs

is truly spectacular, following the Buller River through

the magni�cent deep canyon between Murchison

and Westport and alongside the Victoria Park Forest

before crossing the 864m Lewis Pass, which links

the valleys of the Maruia River to the northwest and

the Lewis River to the southeast. Some 65km inland

of Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs was built around a

hot spring discovered in the late 19th Century. The

Thermal Pools and Spa are so popular that they have

several times been voted Best Visitor Attraction at the

New Zealand Tourism Awards, and as we will stay here

for two nights you will have time to make the most of

the facilities.

Day 11 Hanmer Springs Hanmer Springs boasts a scenic airline to show off

its lovely alpine surroundings and offers a variety of

adventure activities from mountain biking to bush walks.

However, the main attractions are the Thermal Pools

and Spa, where you may spend the rally’s second rest day

unwinding in one of the many mineral pools. The waters

contain a wide variety of minerals including sulphur,

sodium chloride, calcium, carbonates, magnesium

and potassium, and are said to offer great relief from

arthritis and similar ailments, possibly including the

mild aches and pains picked up whilst rallying a vintage

or classic car. Other options include sauna, massage,

manicure/pedicure rooms, beauty treatments and a

25m freshwater swimming pool.

Day 12 Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura - Hanmer Springs You won’t want to miss today’s excursion to Kaikoura,

world-renowned as the whale-watching centre of

New Zealand. Tours are available both by sea and

air to view the giant sperm whales, dusky dolphins,

fur seals and royal albatrosses, and with wetsuits

provided visitors may scuba dive or swim for a closer

encounter with the wildlife. For landlubbers, the

range of possible activities include quad-biking, horse

trekking, Maori culture tours, farm tours, cave tours

and birdwatching. Of particular interest to historians

is a survivor of Kaikoura’s whaling days, Fyffe House,

built in the 1850s and the town’s oldest building. There

are also many arts and crafts galleries displaying work

by local artists.

Day 13 Hanmer Springs - Punakaiki Suitably relaxed after our sojourn in Hanmer Springs

and forti�ed by a delicious lunch, we head for the

formidably rugged west coast and what many regard

as the most spectacular coast road in the world. Our

night halt is at the Punakaiki Resort, a unique eco-

tourist destination that takes its name from the nearby

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, which are themselves well

worth a look. From here there are fabulous views

along the beach and over the Tasman Sea, and inland as

far as Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak.

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Day 14 Punakaiki - Franz Josef This morning we drive �rst to Greymouth, a town

with a long gold-mining history and known for its

spectacular seascapes, then via Hokitika to Franz Josef.

Here you will have the opportunity to marvel at the

Franz Josef Glacier. Along with the Fox Glacier 20km

to the south, this World Heritage site is unique in that

the ice descends from the Southern Alps to just 250m

above sea level amidst the lush greenery of a temperate

rainforest. The Maori name for the glacier is Ka Roimata

of Hinehukatere (‘the tears of Hinehukatere’), recalling

the local legend of a beautiful young woman who lost

her lover in a climbing accident, and it is impossible to

be unmoved by this astonishing and otherworldy place.

Day 15 Franz Josef - Queenstown Today’s route takes us over the lowest pass in the

Southern Alps, the Haast, which rises to a height of 562m

between the valleys of the Haast and Makarora Rivers.

From here we drive alongside lakes Wanaka and Hawea

to reach the town of Wanaka, a popular holiday centre

in summer and winter. We then tackle New Zealand’s

highest highway, the Crown Range Road. A notable

landmark en route is the Cardrona Hotel, a famous early

pioneer pub that not only offers beer, good food and

coffee but has a gold-mining shaft at the bar. From here

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the road descends steeply to the Wakatipu valley via

numerous hairpin bends before reaching the historic

mining settlement of Arrowtown, then continues

to Queenstown, on the shore of Lake Wakatipu.

This spectacular landscape was used for many of the

locations in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy and

Queenstown has gained a reputation as the adventure

capital of the world, offering everything from bungy

jumping and kayaking to snowmobiling and skydiving,

not to mention gentler attractions such as wineries,

galleries and challenging golf courses. We spend three

nights here, so you will have plenty of time to explore.


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Day 16 Queenstown - Cromwell - Queenstown Exquisite scenery and exciting sport are on the menu

as we head into the central Otago region, a landscape

of river gorges and fertile valleys �rst trodden by

Maori hunters and traders, opened to European

settlement by shepherds and gold prospectors and

now home to merino and deer farms, orchards and

vineyards, artists and artisans. Noisier thrills await at

the Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, perhaps

the prettiest racing circuit in the world, which boasts

an automotive sculpture park, kart track and historic

racing car collection.

Day 17 Queenstown - Glenorchy - Queenstown Classic rallying is itself a form of time travel, but today

we venture 80 million years into the past, enjoying

a three-hour jet-boat trip along the Dart River into

the breathtakingly beautiful wilderness of Mount

Aspiring National Park. Rugged mountains, glacier-fed

lakes, ancient beech forests and Maori legends offer a

haunting glimpse of an unspoilt world that will remain

with you forever.

Day 18 Queenstown - Te Anau A free morning allows you to explore Queenstown

further or join a sightseeing excursion, perhaps a

helicopter �ight with legendary local woman Choppy

Patterson or a 4x4 bus trip to the dramatic old

gold-mining area of Skippers Canyon. After a relaxed

lunch the rally will set off again for New Zealand’s

astonishingly beautiful Fiordland. Our destination is

the little town of Te Anau, on the shores of the South

Island’s largest lake, where we will spend two nights.

Day 19 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Te Anau In a rally crammed with memorable days, this one

is particularly special, for we have planned a visit to

Milford Sound. Situated within the Fiordland National

Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site,

this remote �ord and marine reserve has been judged

the ultimate travel destination; indeed no less a writer

than Rudyard Kipling declared it the eighth Wonder of

the World. Having travelled via the Upper Hollyford

Valley, past the Christie Falls and through the 1.2km

Homer Tunnel, we embark on the Red Boat cruise

on the Sound, where you may marvel at lush rain

forests clinging precariously to sheer cliffs, washed by

temporary waterfalls up to 1km high, whilst penguins,

seals, dolphins and even whales frequent the depths

below. It is a truly unforgettable experience.

Day 20 Te Anau - Invercargill After the serene wilderness of Milford Sound we inject

a little more adrenaline into the competition with a

drive via Manapouri and the South Island’s oldest

town, Riverton, to the Teretonga Park Raceway near

Invercargill. Teretonga means ‘Swift South’ in Maori, and

this sweeping circuit is certainly fast. Opened in 1957,

it is the oldest track still operational in New Zealand;

in the 1960s it regularly hosted the high-pro�le Tasman

single-seater race series, an off-season alternative

to Formula One, featuring great drivers such Bruce

McLaren, Chris Amon, Jack Brabham, Danny Hulme,

Phil Hill, Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart.

Having followed in their wheeltracks it is just a short

8km drive to our hotel in Invercargill, where you might

notice that many of the streets bear the names of

Scottish rivers. In fact, at 44.4131 degrees latitude, this

is one of the most southerly cities in the world.


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Day 21 Invercargill - Wanaka At 420km (255 miles), today’s drive is the longest

on the Haka Classic. In the morning we enjoy great

rally roads around the sparsely populated, rugged and

rain-forested Catlin Coast, a haven for endangered

bird species as well as big-wave surfers. Passing the

South Island’s southernmost point (Slope Point) we

reach Balclutha, and from here the roads become

straighter and faster, leading us north-west via Clyde

and Cromwell to our comfortable night halt in the

beautiful lakeside town of Wanaka.

Day 22 Wanaka Situated at the southern end of the lovely lake

that shares its name, Wanaka is a resort town for

all seasons, although less commercialised than

Queenstown. We have another rest day here, and

there is a wonderfully wide range of things to see and

do, both indoors and out. A particular highlight for

those of a mechanical bent is Warbirds and Wheels,

an exhibition of classic cars, motorcycles, aircraft and

art, based at Wanaka Airport.

Day 23 Wanaka - Dunedin Our route to Dunedin is amazingly varied and

endlessly fascinating. We begin by following the Clutha

River past Bendigo and numerous new vineyards to

Cromwell. If you didn’t explore the town on our trip to

Highlands Motorsport Park a week ago, you might like

to so now; many of its oldest buildings were relocated

when the Clutha River was dammed to create Lake

Dunstan. You may admire the dam itself at Clyde, an

interesting little township a few kilometres farther

on. No less intriguing are the towns of Alexandra, a

fruit growing centre that hosts an annual Blossom

Festival; Ophir, with its 1880s suspension bridge and

the country’s smallest Post Of�ce; quaint little St

Bathans, posessed of a haunted pub and a stunning

blue lake; Naseby, a well preserved 1860s gold town

with the air of a working museum; and Ranfurly, the Art

Deco capital of the South Island. From here we take

the glorious ‘Pig Route’, encountering extraordinary

rock formations, winding passes, wide vistas and long

straights across picturesque countryside. Passing

through Middlemarch and Mosgiel we �nally reach the

architecturally impressive city of Dunedin, the second

largest on the South Island, where we spend the night.

There are plenty of attractions here too, not least the

Otago Museum and a remarkable railway station.

Day 24 Dunedin - Mount Cook This morning’s northward route follows the coastline

via Warrington, Waikouaiti and Palmerston to the

Moeraki Boulders, a remarkable group of giant spherical

stones on Koekohe Beach near the quaint �shing village

of Moeraki. From here we move on to the historic

coastal town of Oamaru; here amongst the many �ne

buildings in the atmospheric Victorian Precinct you

will �nd a car museum containing several interesting

rally machines. In the afternoon we head inland, passing

through several small towns with tempting coffee

stops en route to the stunning turquoise waters of

Lake Pukaki and the magni�cent 3,724m Mount Cook,

or Aoraki (Maori for ‘cloud piercer’). You may visit the

great Tasman Glacier’s terminal lake, source of the

Tasman River, before spending a relaxing night at The

Hermitage, New Zealand’s premier mountain hotel,

with breathtaking views of the Aoraki Mount Cook

National Park.

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Day 25 Mount Cook - Terrace Downs You will already have marvelled at the stunning clarity

of the night sky in New Zealand, where astronomical

telescopes hardly seem necessary. Nevertheless

today’s �rst highlight is a coffee stop at Mount St John

Observatory, home of the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky

Reserve, which in daylight offers 360 degree views

of the surrounding countryside. Having descended

the narrow, twisty road to the base of the mountain

we drive on to the picturesque Lake Tekapo and the

serene Church of the Good Shepherd, then continue

via Burke’s Pass, several charmingly tiny settlements

and the lovely Totara Valley before reaching Geraldine,

a town with a growing reputation for the creative arts,

crafts and speciality foods, well worth investigating.

From here we continue to follow the delightful Inland

Scenic Route to our night halt at Terrace Downs, a

very beautiful ski resort (complete with 18-hole

championship golf course) at the base of Mt Hutt,

where you may relax in sumptuous surroundings

before the excitement of the rally’s �nal day.

Day 26 Terrace Downs - ChristchurchThe last day of the Haka Classic Rally is a relatively

short one but no less exciting as we visit Ruapuna

Raceway, now known as the Mike Pero Motorsport

Park, which offers an impressive range of facilities and

is the perfect venue for a �nal competitive test before

we motor on to the historic port city of Christchurch,

known as the Gateway to the Antarctic. Tempting as

it might be to continue our adventure to the end

of the earth, we shall �nish here with a gala dinner

and prizegiving, the celebratory climax to a truly

unforgettable experience.

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Correspondence will be sent to the first driver unless indicated otherwise

ENTRY FORMThe Crew Entrant/First Driver Co-Driver (TBC before 1 July 2016)

Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, etc.)

Surname

First Name(s)Address

Postcode

Country

Daytime Tel No

Alternative Daytime No

Evening Tel No

Mobile Tel No

Email

Date of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Health Insurance (Company, Policy Number)

Clothing Size (S,M,L,XL,XXL)

Dietary Requirements

Your Car (TBC before 1 July 2016)

Year: Make: Model:

CCs: Reg No: Colour:

Engine No: Chassis No: Car Insurance:Class History of Car: (Please use a separate sheet if necessary)Pioneer: models in production prior to 1906 Veteran: models in production between 1906 and 1919 Vintage: models in production between 1920 and 1929 Pre-War: models in production between 1930 and 1940 Post-War: models in production between 1945 and 1968

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Accommodation Requirements Double Bedrooms o Twin Bedrooms o Single Rooms (Supp £4,500) o

This rally is limited to a maximum of 35 cars due to hotel rooms, waivers and permissions, so we recommend booking early.

Entry Fee (Car and Two People Sharing Accommodation) - £25,500 UK Pounds (GBP)

Deposit to secure your entry £8,000

Second Payment by 1st February 2016 £8,000

Final payment by 1st July 2016 £9,500 Single Room Supplement if Applicable - £4,500 £ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Due £ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Refunds The �rst £8,000 of the entry fee is non-refundable deposit. No refunds after 1st July 2016 should you wish to retire from this event. The entry fee includes: A twin or double room from 30th October 2016 to 25 November 2016 inclusive. All breakfasts,group lunches and evening meals, events, Gala Dinner in Christchurch, rally plates, decals, rally numbers, road book, emergencymechanical and medical assistance, �nishers’ medal and prizes. Not included: Transport of you or your vehicle to & from theevent, any �ights, vehicle insurance, Carnet de Passage, personal insurance, visas, personal drinks, room service, other meals, fuel,taxis, vehicle costs, or anything else.

Bank Transfer details Account Name: Rally Round Limited - New Zealand AccountAccount Number: 73817598 Sort Code: 20-31-06IBAN number is GB05BARC20310673817598SWIFT BIC code for Barclays Bank UK is BARCGB22Bank Name and address: Barclays Bank PLC, 22 The Borough, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7NH, UK. Please note • Both the SWIFT BIC and the IBAN numbers must be used when sending funds electronically. • Bank transfers should use the reference HCR16 followed by your surname. Please make cheques payable to: Rally Round Limited – Please mark envelope New Zealand 2016 and return to: The Studio, Coachman’s Lodge, Frensham lane, Churt, Surrey, GU10 2QQ, UK.

DECLARATION OF INDEMNITY WHICH MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED BY ALL ENTRANTSThe Event is governed by the highway rules, regulations and laws of New Zealand. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry I agree to save harmless and keep indemni�ed thePromoters (Rally Round Ltd) and such persons or bodies as may be authorised by them to promote or organise the event and their respective Of�cials, Servants, Representatives and Agents,Travel and Shipping Agencies and all associated organisational bodies, from and against all actions, claims, costs, expenses and demands in respect of cancellation or postponement of the event, death or injury to or damage to the property of myself, my driver(s), passenger(s), mechanic(s), medic(s) or associated personnel, arising out of or in connection with this entry or my taking part. I accept that the event is potentially dangerous and involves risks. I agree to be bound by the Of�cial Regulations and Supplementary Regulations issued for the event.

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I understand that entry to the Haka Classic Rally 2016 by Round Rally Limited is by invitation only and that the organisers reserve the right to withdraw or retract my invitation at any time and refund all entry fees paid. Rally Round accepts no liability should the Event be cancelled or postponed for any reason outside the organisers’ control, to include Act of God, war, freak weather conditions, closure of borders or any other reason once the cars have been shipped or during the event. I understand that it is my responsibilty to include event cancellation cover in my travel insurance, and that this is recommended by the organisers.

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NEW ZEALANDREGULATIONS

ALL DETAILS ARE PROVISIONAL AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRINT

BACKGROUNDEntries for the Haka Classic rally will be accepted by invitation only and all cars competing must be of a type in production prior to 1941 for Pioneer and Vintage cars and 1969 for classic cars. A separate category will be open for entrants wishing to tour and not adhere to any timing schedule.

1 THE HAKA CLASSIC RALLYRally Round Ltd will promote the Haka Classic Rally as a Classic Reliability Trial for veteran, vintage and pre-1969 classic cars with competitive sections. Scrutineering and Signing-on will take place on Sunday the 30th October 2016. The Rally will start from Auckland on Monday 31st October, �nishing in Christchurch on Friday 25th November 2016. WARNING: All motoring is potentially dangerous. The Haka Classic Rally uses roads which may be hazardous and is intended to present those taking part with a driving challenge. Competitors should not enter the event unless they accept that there is an element of risk to themselves and their car. The onus is on competitors to drive safely and to show due consideration to other road users at all times. Rally Round Ltd and their Of�cials and representatives on the event accept no responsibility whatsoever for any accident, loss or injury to competitors and do not undertake to provide security, rescue or assistance of any kind. All competitors will be required to sign the indemnity printed on the entry form.

2 JURISDICTIONThe event will be run according to the road traf�c regulations of New Zealand.

3 PERMITS & AUTHORISATIONSApplication has been made for route authorisations where necessary. These documents and any other permissions required will be displayed on the Of�cial Notice Board at Signing-on.

4 ELIGIBILITY 4.1 Entries are by invitation only from the Organisers. Competition licences are not required. All crew members who intend to drive must hold a valid driving licence, must all be over the age of 17, must have completed the Signing-on and Indemnity procedures, must be covered by valid insurance whilst driving on the event and must be in the car during the event if they are taking part in the sporting category. 4.2 All vehicles (two, three or four wheeled) must be of a model type in production prior to 1941, or prior to 1969 in the post-war (classic) category; however, there may be some exceptions which meet the approval of the Organisers. All cars including those who are in the touring category must be taxed and insured, have a current MoT certi�cate if applicable, and comply with statutory Vehicle Construction and Use Regulations.

5 CATEGORIES & CLASSES 5.1 Cars will be divided into age categories as follows: Pioneer: models in production prior to 1906 Veteran: models in production between 1906 and 1919 Vintage: models in production between 1920 and 1929 Pre-War: models in production between 1930 and 1940 Post-War: models in production between 1945 and 1968 5.2 Certain cars not conforming to the age categories above may be permitted at the discretion of the Organisers. Depending on the entries received the categories may be amalgamated or sub-divided into Classes based on engine size and age.

6 PROGRAMME (All timings are provisional)

Please see the brochure text.

RALLY 31 OCTOBER - 25 NOVEMBER 2016HAKA CLASSIC


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7 ENTRIES 7.1 Applications for entries will be accepted by invitation from the Organisers, who reserve the right to refuse or withdraw any entry without explanation. An entry will be con�rmed on receipt of the full entry fee and full compliance with the event regulations. If prior to the event unforeseen circumstances force the cancellation of the event the Organisers reserve the right to retain 20% of the entry fee, in addition to any deposit paid, to cover administrative costs already incurred. If once the event has started unforeseen circumstances force the cancellation of the event there will be no refund of entry fees. 7.2 Details of each crew member must be submitted on a fully completed and signed entry form. A crew member or the car may not be changed after 1st August 2016. By submitting the entry form the crew undertake to abide by these Regulations and any subsequent Of�cial Bulletins issued by the Organisers. 7.3 Completed entry forms and fees should be sent to Rally Round, The Studio, Coachman’s Lodge, Frensham Lane, Churt, Surrey GU10 2QQ, United Kingdom. Envelopes should be marked ‘Haka Classic Rally 2016’. Payment may be made by cheque, payable to Rally Round Ltd, or by Direct Bank Transfer (see entry form). To contact the Rally Round of�ce, telephone +44 (0) 1252 794100 or email [email protected] 7.4 Team entries will be accepted prior to the start of the event on completion of a Team entry form. A Team will comprise three cars of the same or different make with the winning Team being the one with the lowest aggregate score of all the Team members, all of whom must be classi�ed as Finishers. The same three cars may not form more than one Team. 7.5 Entry fees: Please see the brochure text.

8 INSURANCE 8.1 Entrants must have valid insurance in place that covers against liability for both personal injury to and damage to the property of third parties whilst taking part in the event. Participants should also have valid health insurance and may wish to take out vehicle recovery insurance in case of breakdown during the event.

9 APPLICATION OF THE REGULATIONS 9.1 The Organisers reserve the right to change at any time, by Of�cial Bulletin or any other of�cial instruction, the provisions of these Regulations in order to ensure the proper running of the event. Each Of�cial Bulletin will be numbered, dated and signed by the Clerk of the Course or his Deputy. These may be sent to competitors prior to the event, or be posted on the Of�cial Notice Board at Rally HQ. On the event they may be directly communicated to competitors at any point that all competitors are required to visit, and competitors must sign to acknowledge receipt of the information. 9.2 The Clerk of the Course is charged with the application of the Regulations and their provisions during the running of the event and has the power to decide on any matter not provided for in these Regulations or subsequent Of�cial Bulletins.

10 ORGANISERS’ OBLIGATIONS 10.1 The Clerk of the Course has the right to exclude from the event or otherwise penalise at any time any competitor who has breached any civil law, any traf�c regulation, acted in a fraudulent or unsporting manner or behaved in a manner that is not conducive to the smooth running of the event or may bring the event into disrepute. Such decisions are at the sole discretion of the Clerk of the Course and are not subject to appeal. 10.2 The Clerk of the Course will be on duty throughout the event to discuss any problems that might arise. Protests are not expected but should a competitor not be satis�ed, any protest must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Course for a decision. If this decision is not accepted the competitor may appeal to the Rally Director.

11 COMPETITORS’ OBLIGATIONS 11.1 All competitors are responsible for obtaining any necessary Visas and ensuring they have an in date and valid passport for this event. Competitors are also responsible for the payment of all shipping costs including any customs and Carnet de passage charges and any other related costs connecting to the import and export of their vehicle for this event. 11.2 The �rst-named driver on the entry form will be deemed to be the Entrant and will be responsible for all liabilities and obligations before and throughout the event. 11.3 Competitors are responsible for payment of any costs they incur during the event, for example at hotels and garages, and all bills must be paid in full before departure from the establishment concerned. Any non-payment of costs noti�ed to the Organisers may incur a penalty at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course and will have to be paid in full. A second offence will incur penalties. 11.4 If a competitor retires or is excluded from the event he/she relinquishes all the rights and bene�ts of a competitor. Ongoing hotel accommodation may be made available but only on the nights for which reservations have already been made. 11.5 The Organisers decline liability in any accident caused by or to competitors and the competing cars during the event. Competitors shall be held responsible for any accident or breach of law in which they may be involved and shall declare to the Organisers particulars of any such incident from which liability may arise and shall have no claim against the Organisers arising out of any act or omission of the Organisers, their servants or of�cials during the course of the event. The Organisers accept no responsibility for assisting competitors in dif�culties and will not accept any claim for expenses however incurred. 11.6 Competitors must always conduct themselves in a manner which does not bring the event into disrepute. A competitor driving at excessive speed, in a dangerous or negligent manner, or being reported for any driving offence committed during the event will be penalised at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course.

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11.7 Competitors are obliged to make themselves aware of any Of�cial Bulletins or Notices posted on the Of�cial Notice Boards at Rally HQ. 11.8 Crews must make every effort to ensure they do not delay other competitors, and if caught by other cars they should pull over or stop to let the other cars pass. Crews persistently baulked by another competitor may complain to the Clerk of the Course on the query form provided. The Clerk of the Course may penalise a crew found to have baulked or delayed another competitor. However, under no circumstances will any crew be granted a time allowance for delays beyond the Organisers’ control, whether caused by baulking or any form of force majeure. 11.9 To ensure the safety and the smooth running of the rally, it is vitally important that competitors inform the Organisers of any accident or incident during the course of the event which involves any other person or property, or any incident attended by the Police or other of�cial. Any such incident must be reported immediately by telephone to the Organisers (using the phone numbers given in the Road Book) and con�rmed in person to Rally HQ as soon as practicable. Failure to report such an incident will be reported to the Clerk of the Course and will incur penalties up to exclusion. A Damage Declaration Form must be completed and submitted at the �nal Main Control. 11.10 Crews who retire from the rally must ensure that Rally Of�cials at the subsequent Rally HQ know of their decision to withdraw, reporting to them either in person or by telephone using the numbers given in the Road Book. 11.11 All crews must carry with them, and use at every overnight halt, an impermeable groundsheet which will prevent oil or other �uids from contaminating the ground beneath the car. 11.12 All competitors undertake, as a condition of entry, to be �lmed or photographed by media agents appointed by the Organisers. The event name and logos remain the copyright of Rally Round Ltd. 11.13 All competitors undertake, as a condition of entry, to abide by the requirements of these Regulations. A breach of the obligations listed in these paragraphs may result in a refused start or penalties up to exclusion.

12 OFFICIALS 12.1 The Rally Of�cials will be:

Rally Director: Elizabeth Wenman

Clerk of the Course: TBA

Rally Secretary: Sandy Riddle

Chief Scrutineer: Charles McGowan

Rally Doctor: Dr John Llewellyn

13 JUDGES OF FACT & DRIVING STANDARDS OBSERVERS 13.1 All named Rally Of�cials and all persons signed on as Marshals will be deemed to be Judges of Fact for the purpose of ensuring compliance by competitors with these Regulations.

14 SCRUTINEERING 14.1 All crew members must attend pre-event Scrutineering with their cars at the times and locations to be advised by Of�cial Bulletin. Any crew who fail to successfully complete Scrutineering and Signing-on will be deemed non-starters and will forfeit their entry and entry fee. 14.2 The Scrutineers will check that all cars conform to the requirements of road traf�c laws, in respect of noise, mechanical safety and eligibility. 14.3 Each car must carry a warning triangle, two re�ective jackets, a tow rope, a �rst aid kit, a �re extinguisher (1.75-litre AFFF), a groundsheet (as speci�ed in SR 11.11) and any additional items required by law in New Zealand, including nationality plates and headlamp de�ectors where appropriate. Seat belts are strongly recommended for all occupants.

15 SIGNING-ON 15.1 Following a successful completion of Scrutineering both crew members must present the required documentation at Signing-on. 15.2 Examples of all Of�cial Signs and Boards will be displayed at Signing-on. 15.3 Following Signing-on there will be a Novice Crew Brie�ng covering the key subjects of rally timing and navigation. Attendance is not compulsory but crews who have not previously competed on this type of event are strongly advised to attend. 15.4 A Competitors’ Brie�ng will take place. The time and venue will be noti�ed in a subsequent Of�cial Bulletin. At least one member of each crew must attend this Brie�ng.

16 IDENTIFICATION 16.1 The Organisers will provide metal rally plates, which must be �xed to the front and rear of their car in a clearly visible position for the duration of the event. These plates must not cover or obscure the vehicle licence plates. In addition, the Organisers will supply two self-adhesive panels, incorporating the competition number, for �xing to the side of the vehicle. At Signing-on, competitors will each be provided with identity badges, incorporating emergency telephone numbers, which should be worn at all times during the event.

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17 STARTING ORDER 17.1 Cars will leave the start in number order as per the published entry list. The Organisers will require all the competing cars to assemble in the starting area before the start. 17.2 The starting interval between the cars will be 1 minute unless a different interval is determined by the Clerk of the Course and noti�ed in an Of�cial Bulletin. 17.3 Cars in the Touring category may leave each day when they wish, but if their departure is after the Medical and mechanical assistance teams have set off, then they forfeit the right to use their services for this day.

18 ASSISTANCE 18.1 Competitors should be self-suf�cient and able, where possible, to repair their own cars. However, the Organisers will use their best endeavours to arrange for assistance in the event of emergency roadside repairs. The Organiser’s Mechanical Assistance Teams will not be expected to provide a towing service nor to work late hours at the end of the day. All repairs carried out by them are entirely at the risk of the competitor, who is taken to agree that they and their agents will not make any claim regarding the quality of the repairs or for any consequences resulting directly or indirectly from any such repairs. 18.2 An impermeable groundsheet must be placed under the car before attempting any work in a designated Service Area and when parked overnight.

19 DAMAGE DECLARATION 19.1 A Damage Declaration Form will be included with the route information and competitors must complete, sign and submit this form at the �nish of the event or on retirement. They must state whether they have been involved in any incident which might have caused damage to persons or property. If so, full details of the incident must be given. 19.2 Competitors who retire must, within 72 hours, send their completed Damage Declaration Form to the Rally Secretary, giving the location and reason for retirement. 19.3 Competitors will be expected to contribute towards any costs or claims incurred in respect of damage caused to property. It is a condition of signing the entry form that competitors accept this clause.

20 ROUTE DESCRIPTION & INSTRUCTIONS 20.1 The event will take place over twenty-six days and cover a total distance of approximately 5000 km (3200 miles). 20.2 There will be timed sections on the road and at private test venues. Participants will be expected to arrive at controls within the scheduled opening or closing time (see SR 22.4). At intervals along the route there will be Route Checks, Secret Checks and manned Passage Controls to check adherence to the correct route. Skill and judgement from both driver and navigator will be required to follow the correct route and to adhere to the rally schedule. 20.3 The Road Book, issued at Signing-on, will give details of the overall route, the locations of the Main Controls, the Passage Controls, the Route Checks and Special Test instructions. The route will be de�ned by a variety of methods - route descriptions, tulip diagrams and test diagrams. An accurate tripmeter will be very useful but no additional maps will be necessary, although a good road atlas will prove useful in case of navigational dif�culties. Distances will be shown in kilometres. The Organisers’ times and distances are deemed to be correct and are not subject to appeal.

21 CONTROLS 21.1 Competitors will be due at the Main Controls during a speci�c window of time, but may report to Time Trials and Special Tests at any time whilst their Start Control is open. 21.2 Early arrival is allowed at some Controls without penalty. This includes the Main Control at the end of a Day. 21.3 Competitors are responsible for presenting and collecting their Time Cards at the various Controls and for ensuring that their Time Cards are stamped or signed accurately.

22 CONTROL BOARDS 22.1 There will be up to nine types of Controls and Checks: MC - Main Control: Timed controls at the start and end of each Day. TS - Trial Start: Timing point at the start of each Time Trial. TI - Trial Intermediate: Timing point at an undisclosed location during a Time Trial. TF - Trial Finish: Timing point at the end of each Time Trial. SS - Special Test Start: Timing point at the start of each Special Test (timing will start on the next full or half minute). SF - Special Test Finish: Timing point at the end of each Test (timing will be to the previous full second). PC - Passage Control. SC - Secret Check: The Organisers may place a Secret Check at the location of any instruction in the Road Book or route instructions to check for compliance with the rally schedule, the Road Book/route instructions or these Regulations. RC - Route Check: Untimed and unmanned point at which competitors must record information to check their adherence to the correct route. 22.2 Crews will receive information and documentation to enable them to locate all these Controls, to visit them in the correct order and to complete the route correctly.

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Controls – MC & TC 22.3 Controls will be located by the roadside or inside buildings such as cafes or hotels, their locations being clearly identi�ed by a Control Board or Flag. 22.4 Controls will open at least 15 minutes before the Due Time of the �rst car and close 30 minutes after the Due Time of the last car. Time Cards will show the Standard Time for Main Controls (MC) and (in brackets) a guide to the Standard Time for Passage Controls (PC), Time Trials (TS) and Special Tests (SS). 22.5 Competitors may be penalised for missing a Control, reporting early or late at a Control, approaching from the wrong direction, visiting controls out of sequence or more than once or not complying with the instructions of a Marshal in charge of a Control or instructions in the Road Book.

Time Trials – TS, TI & TF 22.6 Time Trials will be held on private roads. Start, Intermediate and Finish Controls will be situated within a timed road section between two Time Controls. Unlike Main Controls, there is no speci�c scheduled arrival time for each competitor. Competitors will be started at 1 minute or 30 second intervals. 22.7 Competitors will be required to maintain as closely as possible the set average speed. As the location of any Intermediate Control and the Finish Control will not be disclosed, there will be no advance warning board of these timing points and the time of reporting will be the exact time, to the second, of stopping at the Control line. 22.8 Competitors will be penalised for missing a Time Trial, an Intermediate Time Control (TI) or stopping within sight of a Time Control. Penalties will be applied at the rate of one point per second early or late, up to a maximum of 60 penalty points at any Time Control visited. 22.9 Every care will be taken to ensure the accuracy of the distances and times given by the Organisers. Neither will be subject to query, protest or appeal.

Special Tests – SS & SF 22.10 Special Tests of driving skill and manoeuvrability may be included during the event. Competitors will be issued with a description and diagram of the test in order to complete it correctly, the course being de�ned by markers such as traf�c cones and arrows. 22.11 There is no speci�c scheduled arrival time for each competitor on a Special Test. Competitors will be started at 1 minute intervals. 22.12 For each Test a Minimum Time will be published, based on completion of the Test at a �xed average speed, and any competitor recording a shorter time will be given this Minimum Time. Similarly, a Maximum Time will be published and any competitor recording a longer time will be given this Maximum Time. Otherwise, the actual time taken will be given. 22.13 The Marshal will give the competitor a countdown to when he/she must start. At the end of the test competitors must “stop astride” a clearly de�ned Control Line, at which point the Marshal will stop his/her stopwatch and record the time taken for the Test. If there is already a car stopped at the Control Line, the second crew must stop immediately behind the car on the line, whereupon they will be given the time at which their car stops. 22.14 Competitors will be penalised for missing a Special Test, jumping the start, not performing the test correctly, or striking or passing cones on the wrong side.

Passage Controls, Secret Checks & Route Checks – PC, SC & RC 22.15 At Passage Controls and Secret Checks, a Marshal will stamp or sign the competitor’s Time Card. At Route Checks, competitors themselves will be required to record on their Time Card the information requested, e.g. a landmark or building name clearly visible on the correct route. Crews failing to collect a stamp or signature or not recording the required information will be deemed to have missed the Control or Check and will be penalised accordingly.

23 PENALTIES 23.1 Penalties will be expressed as points (1 point = 1 second) and the overall event results will be determined by adding together all the penalty points incurred at Main Controls, Passage Controls, Secret Checks, Route Checks, Time Trials and Special Tests, plus any other penalties incurred. The following situations attract penalties as stated or at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course:

General Penalties

(a) Non-compliance with safety regulations: 1800 (30 mins)

(b) Non-compliance with competitor obligations: 1800 (30 mins)

(c) Non-compliance with a Marshal’s instruction: 600 (10 mins)

(d) Non-compliance with a Rally Of�cial’s instruction: 600 (10 mins)

(e) Report by a Judge of Fact or DSO: 600 (10 mins)

(f) Unauthorised alteration of a Time Card: 1800 (30 mins)

NB: all the above are for a �rst offence; subsequent offences will incur penalties decided by the Clerk of the Course, up to and including exclusion.

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(g) Failing to report to a MC within Maximum Lateness: 1800 (30 mins)

(h) Failing to report to a TC within Maximum Lateness: 300 (5 mins)

(i) Reporting before Due Time at a TC: 20 per minute.

(j) Reporting after Due Time at a TC: 10 per minute.

(k) Failing to report to a PC: 60

(l) Failing to record correct information at a RC: 60

(m) Failing to report to a SC: 60

Special Test & Time Trial Penalties

(n) Failure to report to a SS or SF Control: 300

(o) Failure to report to a TS, TI or TF Control: 300

(p) Each second before or after Due Time at a TI or TF Control: 1

(q) Stopping within sight of any Timing Point: 60

(r) Taking less than the Target Time of a Test: Target Time (sec)

(s) Exceeding Maximum Time on a Test: 300

(t) Exceeding Target Time within Maximum Time, per second: 1

(u) Touching or moving a Special Test course marker: 5

(v) Failure to stop astride a SF Control Line: 10

(w) Failure to report to a Special Test PC or incorrect route: 300

(x) False or jump start on a Special Test: 60

(y) Driving against the rally route on a Special Test: 300

NB There will be no penalties for a competitor who corrects an incorrect test route as long as there are no infringements of the Regulations listed above.

Maximum penalties for a Time Trial will be 300 Maximum penalties for a Special Test will be 300

24 RESULTS 24.1 The principal Award for the event will be awarded to the overall winner of the competition in any pre-war category. Class, Team and Finishers’ Awards will also be presented. 24.2 Team Awards will be based on the aggregated performance of the three nominated cars, all of which must be classi�ed as Finishers. 24.3 Ties will be decided by giving preference to the older car (taking only into account when the model �rst entered production) and then by total Penalties accrued on Test sections. 24.4 Results will be posted at Rally HQ as soon as possible after the end of each day. If practical, copies will be made available to individual competitors.

25 AWARDS 25.1 Finishers’ Awards will be presented to all crews who report to the Main Controls at the start and �nish of every day. 25.2 The same three cars may not form more than one Team and Teams may not win more than one Award. 25.3 Awards will be presented as follows: First , Second and Third Overall In each Class: First, Second, Third Team Prizes (Best Team, Best Marque Team) Spirit of the Rally Trophy 25.4 The number of Awards may be adjusted according to Class sizes. Additional Awards may be presented at the Organiser’s discretion. 25.5 All competitors are invited to the Prizegiving but those not attending will forfeit their Awards, which will not be reassigned. The time and place of the Prizegiving will be noti�ed in an Of�cial Bulletin.

26 QUERIES, PROTESTS & APPEALS 26.1 Crews should check the published Penalties/Results promptly and if necessary submit any queries on an Of�cial Query Form to the Rally Secretary. Queries relating to Penalties incurred on any particular day must be submitted within 1 hour of the closing time of the �nal Main Control on the following day. Queries submitted after this time will not be considered. 26.2 After publication of the Provisional Results at the end of the event a period of 1 hour will be allowed for queries. Only queries submitted within this period and relating to penalties incurred during the �nal two days of the event will be considered. A further 30 minute period may be allowed for the Organisers to amend and republish the results, and during this period no further queries, protests or appeals will be accepted. Once the Amended Results have been republished a further 30 minute period will be allowed for Protests. After this the Results will be declared Final and published accordingly. 26.3 Any Protest or Appeal must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the Course before the Results are Finalised. If the CoC’s decision is not accepted the competitor may appeal to the Rally Director, who will adjudicate as appropriate.

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