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WRC Rally Estonia 2020 Rally Guide 1 Published on 24 July 2020
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INDEX
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 3 1.1. Environmental Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. History of Rally Estonia ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.3. Previous winners ............................................................................................................................................ 4 2. CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. Organiser’s name and permanent contact details .......................................................................................... 5 2.2. Contact information ........................................................................................................................................ 5 2.3. Officials of the Event ...................................................................................................................................... 5 2.4. Rally HQ contact details ................................................................................................................................. 5 2.5. Official Notice Board location ......................................................................................................................... 6 2.6. Media contact details ..................................................................................................................................... 6 2.7. Main GPS coordinates ................................................................................................................................... 6 3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES ................................................................................................ 7 3.1. Schedule before the Rally Week .................................................................................................................... 7 3.2. Schedule during the Rally Week .................................................................................................................... 8 4. ENTRY DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................... 9 4.1. FIA Titles for which the rally counts ............................................................................................................... 9 4.2. Closing date for Entries ................................................................................................................................ 10 4.3. Criteria for Acceptance of Entries ................................................................................................................ 10 4.4. Entry Procedure ........................................................................................................................................... 10 4.5. Entry fees ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 4.6. Entry package .............................................................................................................................................. 10 5. SERVICE PARK ........................................................................................................................................... 11 5.1. Location and service space .......................................................................................................................... 11 5.2. Access .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.3. Facilities ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.4. Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 12 5.5. Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 5.6. Service Park contact details ......................................................................................................................... 12 6. TWO-WAY RADIO ....................................................................................................................................... 12 7. IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................ 12 8. HELICOPTERS AND DRONES ................................................................................................................... 13 8.1. Helicopters ................................................................................................................................................... 13 8.2. Drones .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 9. HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 13 10. HOTELS ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS ........................................................................................ 13 11. RECONNAISSANCE ................................................................................................................................... 14 11.1. Registration .................................................................................................................................................. 14 11.2. Reconnaissance schedule and procedures ................................................................................................. 15 11.3. Reconnaissance identification ...................................................................................................................... 15 11.4. Reconnaissance GPS tracker ...................................................................................................................... 15 11.5. Reconnaissance only ................................................................................................................................... 15 12. Scrutineering, sealing and marking .............................................................................................................. 15 13. SHAKEDOWN .............................................................................................................................................. 16 13.1. Entry procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 16 13.2. Time and location ......................................................................................................................................... 16 14. MEDIA .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 14.1. Contact details before the rally ..................................................................................................................... 16 15. POLICE; MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICES ........................................................................................... 17 15.1. Useful phone numbers in Estonia ................................................................................................................ 17 16. LIST OF USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES ................................................................................................ 18 16.1. General facts about Estonia ........................................................................................................................ 18
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1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Rally Estonia 2020 will be special. The biggest motorsport event in the Baltics held for the 10th time is official round of FIA World Rally Championship for the first time in history. It has been our goal since the first rally in 2010 and it is a big recognition to Estonia.
This year’s FIA World Rally Championship continues in circumstances we have never been before. COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot and organizing a WRC round is different challenge. Safety has always been top priority in autosport and considering the situation we have to guarantee safety not only on the stages. FIA and WRC Promoter have prepared the guidelines for this situation and we will follow them strictly. It concerns competitors, teams, officials, media and spectators.
The government of Estonia has formed a special committee for the purpose of minimizing the risk of coronavirus at Rally Estonia. All the COVID-19 rules and restrictions in force in Estonia during Rally Estonia are observed.
We believe that by following the rules and guidelines we can host a safe and spectacular competition. We will be keeping you up-to-date on any developments, please do not hesitate to contact our key officials for any questions you may have.
Looking forward to seeing you in Estonia and stay safe!
Rally Estonia
Organising Team
RALLY GUIDE HAS NO REGULATORY POWER – FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Some information is pending on FIA waivers.
Information in Rally Guide can be changed and added, updates will be highlighted in future versions and published at www.rallyestonia.com
1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
In organizing Rally Estonia, we follow an environmentally friendly way of thinking. We aim to implement the following activities and, if possible, ask our partners to follow them as well.
• We optimize human transport and use environmentally friendly solutions. • We avoid excessive printing and, if possible, publish the materials related to the competition electronically. • We emphasize the environmentally friendly approach and its importance in communication for spectators and
participants. • If possible, we use solutions made from recycled materials. • Sorting of generated waste.
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1.2 HISTORY OF RALLY ESTONIA
The idea to organize a new rally was born 10 years ago when Silver Kütt, a co-driver with the experience of participating in seven WRC rallies, presented his idea to his good friend, a former WRC driver Urmo Aava. After sharing the idea with a “marketing mastermind” Tarmo Hõbe, who named the new rally “Rally Estonia”, first steps were taken.
The idea that first seemed unbelievable back in 2009, has grown year by year and now the target is hosting WRC event.
The first Rally Estonia took place in 2010 and the first ever winner of the rally was a local hero Markko Märtin who has won five World Championship rallies back in his WRC career. The first two-time champion of the event was Mads Østberg, the winner Portugal WRC rally 2012, who was fastest at Rally Estonia in the years 2011 and 2012.
The high competitive level with the help and contribution of Märtin, Østberg and Latvala family raised the bar high for the organizers to keep.
From 2014 until 2016 Rally Estonia was part of the European Rally Championship (ERC) and in 2014 it was voted as the best ERC rally of the year.
Besides local stars Rally Estonia has welcomed many world top rally drivers over the years, such as WRC drivers Thierry Neuville, Esapekka Lappi, Jari-Matti Latvala, Teemu Suninen, Craig Breen, Hayden Paddon, Yazeed Al-Rajhi, Martin Prokop, Toni Gardemeister and ERC Champions Alexey Lukyanuk and Kajetan Kajetanowicz and the rising young gun Oliver Solberg who R5 class won last year.
For the last 2 years the competition has been dominated by the local heroes and current World Rally Champions Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja.
1.3 PREVIOUS WINNERS
2010 Markko Märtin-Kristo Kraag, Ford Focus RS WRC
2011 Mads Østberg-Jonas Andersson, Ford Fiesta RS WRC
2012 Mads Østberg-Jonas Andersson, Ford Fiesta RS WRC 2013 Georg Gross-Raigo Mõlder, Ford Focus RS WRC
2014 Ott Tänak-Raigo Mõlder, Ford Fiesta R5
2015 Alexey Lukyanuk-Alexey Arnautov, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X 2016 Ralfs Sirmacis – Maris Kulšs, Škoda Fabia R5
2018 Ott Tänak – Martin Järveoja, Toyota Yaris WRC
2019 Ott Tänak – Martin Järveoja, Toyota Yaris WRC
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2. CONTACT DETAILS
2.1 ORGANISER’S NAME AND PERMANENT CONTACT DETAILS
Estonian Autosport Events MTU Address: Sinilille tee 1, Peetri alevik, Rae vald, 75312, Estonia Phone: +372 56 966 698 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.rallyestonia.com Open on working days at 9:00-17:00
2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
Rally Director Urmo Aava [email protected]
Sales and Marketing Manager Mario Ostnik [email protected] Rally Coordination Kristi Jeenas [email protected] Press relations Margus Kiiver [email protected] Hospitality arrangements Inara Laan [email protected] Accommodation reservations Kaire Vahur [email protected]
2.3. OFFICIALS OF THE RALLY
Clerk of the course Silver Kütt [email protected] Deputy CoC / Chief Safety Officer Priit Priimägi [email protected] Rally Secretary / FIA and Competitor Coordinator Kristi Jeenas [email protected] Service Park Manager Mairo Romandi [email protected] Chief Scrutineer Taavi Luik [email protected] Environmental Officer Lembit Miil [email protected] Competitors Relations Officer Liga Stirna [email protected]
2.4. RALLY HQ CONTACT DETAILS
Rally HQ location from Monday 31 August until Monday 7 September Eesti Rahva Muuseum Address: Muuseumi tee 2, 60532 Tartu, Estonia E-mail: [email protected] Rally HQ opening hours: Tuesday 1 September 09:00 – 19:00 Wednesday 2 September 09:00 – 21:00 Thursday 3 September 07:00 – 22:00 Friday 4 September 07:00 – 23:00 Saturday 5 September 07:00 – 23:00 Sunday 6 September 06:00 – 20:00
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2.5. OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD LOCATION
Digital Notice Board: www.rallyestonia.com Sportity Application: WRCRE2020 Download for Apple from AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/ee/app/sportity/id1344934434 Download for Android from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sportity.app Sportity app is a digital notice board application in phones and tablets. Sportity app can be downloaded from Google Play or AppStore and password WRCRE2020 must be entered. Push notifications show any new document that is posted.
2.6. MEDIA CONTACT DETAILS
National Press Officer Margus Kiiver [email protected] +372 566 410 68
2.7. MAIN GPS COORDINATES
Rally HQ and Media Centre N 58° 23.743 E 026° 44.757 Ceremonial Start and Podium Finish N 58° 23.795 E 026° 44.994 Pre-Start Scrutineering TBC Final Scrutineering N 58° 23.946 E 026° 45.671 Parc Fermé N 58° 23.772 E 026° 44 482 Service Park N 58° 23.821 E 026° 45.110
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3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES
3.1. SCHEDULE BEFORE THE RALLY WEEK
Friday 24 July
Rally Guide 1 published www.rallyestonia.com
TBC
Supplementary Regulations published www.rallyestonia.com Opening Date for entries https://registrations.fia.com/rally
Wednesday 5 August
Closing date for National media accreditation www.rallyestonia.com
Monday 10 August
Closing date for entries https://registrations.fia.com/rally Rally Guide 2 published www.rallyestonia.com Road Book and Route Map available www.rallyestonia.com
Wednesday 12 August
Closing date for international media accreditation FIA
Closing date for TV and international radio accreditation WRC Promoter
Closing date for helicopter registration www.rallyestonia.com
Monday 17 August
Closing date for Service Park facilities order [email protected]
Closing date for submitting Service area request form [email protected]
Closing date for Shakedown registration (except for P1, P2 and P3 drivers) [email protected]
Closing date for reconnaissance only application [email protected] Media Safety Book published www.rallyestonia.com
Publication of Draft Entry List with allocated competition numbers (subject to FIA approval) www.rallyestonia.com
Thursday 20 August
Closing date for FIA fuel orders [email protected] Closing date for tyre orders See contacts FIA WRC SR Art 14.1.1.
Saturday 29 August
09:00-19:00 Service Park open for Manufacturer Teams Raadi airfield, Tartu
Sunday 30 August
09:00-19:00 Service Park open for Manufacturer Teams and priority competitors Raadi airfield, Tartu
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3.2. SCHEDULE DURING THE RALLY WEEK
Monday 31 August
09:00-19:00 Service Park open for Manufacturer Teams and priority competitors Raadi airfield, Tartu
Tuesday 1 September 09:00 Service Park opens for all competitors Raadi airfield, Tartu 09:00 Rally HQ and Rally Office opens Estonian National Museum, Tartu
14:00-20:00 Registration for reconnaissance Administrative Checks Collection of Materials & Documents
Rally Office NB! Only P1 & P2 competitors on reservation by e-mail to [email protected]
14:00-20:00 Collection of reconnaissance trackers SAS truck, Service Park
Wednesday 2 September
09:00-20:00 Recce registration Administrative Checks Collection of Materials & Documents
Rally Office
09:00-20:00 Collection of reconnaissance trackers Collection of FIA WRC Safety trackers rally cars
SAS truck, Service Park
14:00 Media Accreditation open Rally HQ
14:00 Helicopter pilots’ briefing By video conference Link to be sent to participants
14:00-21:00 Reconnaissance Day 1 see Reconnaissance schedule in Appendix 2
18:00 Team Managers Meeting By video conference Link to be sent to partiipants
20:00-20:30 Drivers’ Safety Briefing to all drivers By video conference Link to be sent to participants
Thursday 3 September
07:00-09:00 Registration for reconnaissance Administrative Checks Collection of Materials & Documents
Rally Office
07:00-09:00 Collection of reconnaissance trackers Collection of FIA WRC Safety trackers rally cars
SAS truck, Service Park
07:30-21:00 Reconnaissance Day 2 see Reconnaissance schedule in Appendix 2
09:00 Safety cars briefing Rally HQ
09:00-12:30 Scrutineering - Sealing & Marking of Components for Manufacturers Weight and Noise checks
Team service area in the Service Park
14:00-22:00 Scrutineering – Sealing & Marking of Components for WRC2, WRC3, WRCJ and Non-priority competitors
TBC
17:00 Publication of Start List for Shakedown (P1 & P2 drivers) Official Notice Board
17:00-22:00 Return of reconnaissance trackers SAS truck, Service Park
18:00 FIA Photographers safety briefing By video conference Link to be sent to participants
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Friday 4 September 09:00-14:00 Return of reconnaissance trackers SAS truck, Service Park 09:00-12:00 Re-scrutineering Service Park, Raadi airfield 9:01-11:00 Shakedown P1 and P2 drivers SD Abissaare 11:01-13:00 Shakedown P1, P2 and P3 drivers SD Abissaare 12:00 Publication of Start List for Section 1 Official Notice Board 13:01-15:00 Shakedown for all drivers SD Abissaare 13:45 Meet the Crews (invited drivers) TBC 14:15 FIA Pre-Event Press Conference TBC 18:00 Opening ceremony incl. presentation of the Crews Podium, Raadi airfield 18:00 Rally Start Podium, Raadi airfield 19:20 Finish of Section 1 (estimated time of 1st car) Parc Fermé, Raadi airfield 22:00 Publication of Start List for Section 2 Official Notice Board
Saturday 5 September 06:33 Start of Section 2 Parc Fermé, Raadi airfield 20:19 Finish of Section 3 (estimated time of 1st car) Parc Fermé, Raadi airfield 22:30 Publication of Start List for Section 4 Official Notice Board
Sunday 6 September 06:02 Start of Section 4 Parc Fermé, Raadi airfield 13:18 Start Power Stage SS17 Kambja 2 15:00-20:00 Return of FIA WRC Safety trackers rally cars SAS truck, Service Park 15:30 Finish Podium Ceremony and Prize Giving Podium, Raadi airfield Immediately after podium Final Scrutineering Raadi airfield
16:00 Publication of Provisional Classification Official Notice Board 16:30 FIA Post-Event Press Conference TBC
4. ENTRY DETAILS
4.1. FIA TITLES FOR WHICH THE RALLY COUNTS
FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers FIA WRC 2 Championship for Drivers FIA WRC 2 Championship for Co-Drivers FIA WRC 2 Championship for Teams FIA WRC 3 Championship for Drivers FIA WRC 3 Championship for Co-Drivers FIA Junior WRC Championship for Drivers FIA Junior WRC Championship for Co-drivers FIA Junior WRC Nations Trophy
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4.2 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES
Closing date and time for entries Monday, 10 August 2020 at 18:00hrs local time (UTC+)
4.3 CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES
The maximum number of entries accepted will be 80. If more than 80 entries are received, the Organiser reserves the sole right to decide which entries will be accepted.
4.4 ENTRY PROCEDURE
Competitors wishing to take part in WRC Rally Estonia 2020 must register and fill in the electronic entry form published at https://registrations.fia.com duly completed before the closing date for entries.
The entry will only be accepted if accompanied by the total amount of the Entry fee.
A proof of payment of the entry fee should be sent by e-mail to the secretary of the rally ([email protected]) by the closing date of entries.
4.5 ENTRY FEES
Manufacturers and other Championship entrants
The entry fees will be as stipulated by the FIA in 2020 FIA WRC SR, Appendix VI
Other Legal Entrants Legal Entrant = The competing car entered by a team (not a Championship entrant) a company or other legal entity (with legal entrants licence). Entry fee: 4000 EUR + 20% VAT Excluding Organiser’s optional advertising 6000 EUR + 20% VAT
Private Entrant Private Entrant = The competing car is entered by the driver or the co-driver. Entry fee: 3000 + 20% VAT Excluding Organiser’s optional advertising 5000 EUR + 20% VAT Participation in reconnaissance only 1000 EUR + 20% VAT
VAT is payable by all Competitors, except those Competitors from another EU member State who supply their VAT number with their entry.
4.6 ENTRY PACKAGE
The entry packages for FIA Championship entrants will be as stipulated by the FIA in the 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations – Appendix VI.
The entry packages for other competitors are as follows:
Legal Entrants Private Entrants
Service Park area 10 x 10 m 10 x 10 m
Car plates
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Service plate 1 1
Documents
Supplementary regulations Available at www.rallyestonia.com
Road Book sets 2 1
Route Maps 2 1
Spectator programme 1 1
Rally Guide 1 Available at www.rallyestonia.com
Rally Guide 2 Available at www.rallyestonia.com
Results Available at www.rallyestonia.com
5. SERVICE PARK
5.1. LOCATION AND SERVICE SPACE
The Service Park is located at Raadi airfield, Tartu.
GPS coordinates: N 58° 23.821 E 026° 45.110
Surface: concrete/asphalt
Manufacturers and other championship entrants will be allocated a designated space in accordance to 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations.
Legal and private entrants will be allocated an area of 10 m x 10 m.
The service park will open on Saturday 29 August at 9:00hrs for Manufacturer teams, Sunday 30 August at 9:00hrs for priority competitors and Tuesday 1 September for all teams.
If a Competitor has multiple competition cars to be located together in Service Park, the application for consecutive Service Areas must reach the Organiser by Monday, 17 August.
Layout of Service Park displaying Service space designated to each competitor will be published on Official Notice Board.
5.2. ACCESS TO SERVICE PARK
Only vehicles with Service passes and Auxiliary passes are allowed to access the Service Park. Auxiliary vehicles may only enter the service park to bring or collect personnel and/ or equipment and only while no competition cars in the service park. The vehicles must be clearly identified by designated stickers issued by the Organiser and affixed on the windscreen. Removal of the sticker is prohibited until the end of the rally.
Non-entrants will not receive any auxiliary plates.
Reconnaissance cars are allowed to enter Service Park and park in their own service area.
5.3. FACILITIES AT SERVICE PARK
The following services will be arranged at the Service Park (without charge): Public toilets Water supply Waste removal
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General lighting General security Wireless internet access for teams
The following paid services may be ordered by using the order form published in Rally Guide 2: Extended service area Power supply Personal toilet Additional security services
5.4. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
All competitors are obliged to have a liquid-proof tarp of minimum 3x5m under competition cars. Drilling
or any other damages to the surface of the Service Park is not allowed. During the rally a car wash facility will be available near the Service Park. Washing cars within the service
park is prohibited at any time. After the rally, the Service Park has to be handed over in tidy condition. The teams are responsible for the removal of their waste and sewage.
5.5. SECURITY
Overnight security in the Service Park will be provided by the organisers from Monday 31 August until Sunday 6 September. However, the Organisers are not responsible for any losses, thefts or damages etc – all items are left at their owner’s risk.
If you require any additional private security on site please contact the organiser.
5.6. SERVICE PARK CONTACT DETAILS
For any questions or additional information, please contact Service Park Manager: phone +372 51 51 891, e-mail [email protected] .
6. TWO-WAY RADIO All radio equipment used at the competition must comply with the requirements established in Estonia and the radio frequencies must have frequency licenses. The use of radio frequencies is regulated in Estonia by the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority https://www.ttja.ee/en
Teams may use PMR446 (Personal Mobile Radio) compliant radio stations and equipment for communication within the team without the permission of the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority.
7. IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS Competitors coming from the European Union do not need to make any special custom clearance for
temporary import of cars and equipment with the purpose to participate in Rally Estonia. Entrants from outside the European Union have to report to the customs at arrival in Estonia.
Please contact the Custom authorities in Estonia well in advance, Estonian Tax and Customs Board (Narva mnt 9j, 15176 Tallinn) Phone: +372 880 0814 website: https://www.emta.ee/eng for current information about the correct procedure.
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8. HELICOPTERS AND DRONES
8.1. HELICOPTERS
Only helicopters registered with the organiser and following the instructions of the organiser are permitted to fly within the airspace of the rally area and land at the service areas or other sites during the rally.
For COVID-19 and safety reasons, the number of helicopters operating in the area will be limited.
The deadline for Helicopter applications is Wednesday, 12 August. The Helicopter Application form is available in the Competitors section at www.rallyestonia.com.
The number of helicopters permitted to fly will be decided after the deadline of applications. Information about the administrative fee and and payment will be sent to the applicants who have been accepted.
Before the rally, a briefing for all pilots is mandatory. All pilots will receive a pilots’s pack containing timetables, maps and necessary information.
Helicopter pilots briefing will be carried out as a video conference.
Wednesday, 2 September at 14:00 – official organiser’s aircrafts
A link to the conference will be sent to the participants.
For any queries and information, please contact the Helicopter Coordinator Raiko Kauniste,
e-mail: [email protected]
8.2. DRONES
Only drones registered with the organiser and following the instructions of the organiser are permitted to fly within the airspace of the rally area and land in this area.
9. HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS For hospitality arrangements please contact the Hospitality Manager: phone +372 53 457 699, e-mail [email protected].
10. HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS Rally organisers have reserved hotels and other commercial accommodation facilities in Tartu
and Otepää for teams and competitors. For accommodation reservations please send your request on time to [email protected]. There also a large variety of accommodation offers available at Rally Estonia’s own
accommodation platform https://www.rallyestonia.com/en/competitors/accommodation/. New accommodation offers are constantly added to this website and they vary from home accommodation to hotels.
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Information about accommodation in Tartu TARTU VISITOR CENTRE www.visittartu.com/en/ phone: +372 744 2111
address: Raekoja plats 1a, 50089 Tartu
e-mail: [email protected]
Information about accommodation in Otepää SA OTEPÄÄ TURISM www.otepaa.eu/en/ Address: Tartu mnt 1, 67404 Otepää
Phone: +372 766 1200
e-mail: [email protected]
Information about accommodation in Elva www.visitelva.com Address: Kesk 30, 61507, Elva
Phone: +372 733 0132
e-mail: [email protected]
11. RECONNAISSANCE
11.1. RECONNAISSANCE REGISTRATION
Reconnaissance registration will take place in the Rally Office at the same time with administrative checks as follows: Date and time:
Tuesday 1 September 14:00 – 20:00 NB! Only on reservation for P1&P2 competitors Wednesday 2 september 09:00 – 20:00 Thursday 3 september 07:00 – 09:00
A reconnaissance registration form, duly completed, including details of the reconnaissance car, driver and co-driver names, Competitor’s accommodation during the rally and team’s contact phone number has to be sent by e-mail to [email protected] before the start of Reconnaissance. The form will be published in the Competitors section on www.rallyestonia.com.
All drivers may send a representative of the Crew presenting all the requested documents. Individual times to be confirmed in a bulletin.
The entry form must be signed by both drivers and presented in printed format by the representative of the team during the Administrative checks.
Administrative checks for Manufacturers will be carried out by appointment made by e-mail to [email protected] .
All crews and team members will be issued a pass with a portrait photo.
More information about the issuing of the passes will be published in Rally Guide 2.
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11.2. RECONNAISSANCE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES
See also Art. 35 in the 2020 FIA WRC Sporting Regulations. Schedule for the reconnaissance is published in Appendix 2. Reconnaissance will take place in two groups: Group A – FIA Priority 1 & 2 Group B – WRC3 and Non-priority drivers Date and time:
WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER Time: 14:00 – 21:00
THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER Time: 7:30 – 21:00
Competitors carrying out reconnaissance must do so in accordance with the recce schedule and according to the identification below.
A reconnaissance road book will be supplied which will detail the routes to use between every stage during the reconnaissance. These will often not be the same as the main event Road Book. The use of Reconnaissance Road Book is recommended however individual route may be followed within the foreseen time schedule.
NB! It will be possible to do reconnaissance on all stages on Thursday only.
The fitting or carrying of radar detection equipment during reconnaissance is not permitted.
11.3. RECONNAISSANCE IDENTIFICATION
The crew will receive identification for their car (3 number stickers). The number stickers must be fixed to the top right corner of the front windscreen and both rear side windows during reconnaissance at all times. During reconnaissance both team members must carry an ID document to be shown to the Organisers or the Police if needed. Failure to present an ID document during the reconnaissance will be reported to the Stewards.
11.4. RECONNAISSANCE GPS TRACKER
All drivers must install a tracking system in their cars during reconnaissance (WRC Art 35.4.4). More information will be available in Rally Guide 2.
11.5. RECONNAISSANCE ONLY
Any driver holding an appropriate international licence but not entered in the rally may apply to take part in reconnaissance. All reconnaissance regulations must be respected in their entirety. A registration form will be published in Rally Guide 2. The final permission for taking part in the reconnaissance is left to the discretion of the organiser. A registration fee of 1000 EUR + 20% VAT will apply.
12. SCRUTINEERING, SEALING AND MARKING All pre-rally scrurtineering as well as marking and sealing will take place on Thursday 3 September as follows:
Manufacturer teams:
Time: 9:00-12:30
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Sealing & Marking of Components for Manufacturers, Weight and Noise checks Location: Team service area in the Service Park
All other teams:
Time: 14:00-22:00 Scrutineering – Sealing & Marking of Components for WRC2, WRC3, WRCJ and Non-priority competitors Location: TBC
Individual times to be confirmed in a bulletin.
13. SHAKEDOWN
13.1. ENTRY PROCEDURE
All drivers (except for P1&P2 drivers) wishing to participate in Shakedown, must send an e-mail to [email protected] confirming their wish to participate. Closing date for Shakedown entries: Monday, 17 August
13.2. SHAKEDOWN TIME AND LOCATION
Date: Friday 4 September Time:
09:01 – 11:00 P1 and P2 drivers 11:01 – 13:00 P1, P2, P2P and P3 drivers 13:01 – 15:00 All drivers
Location: Abissaare, Põlva County
14. MEDIA
14.1. CONTACT DETAILS BEFORE THE EVENT
FIA WRC Media Delegate Vera Dussausaye e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +41 78 978 96 99 National press officer Margus Kiiver e-mail [email protected] phone +372 56 641 068 Media accreditation and media attendance for Rally Estonia and all other 2020 WRC events is subject to FIA and WRC Promoter confirmation given the particular context caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. FIA, WRC Promoter and the Rally Estonia organisers are working on formulating guidelines, which will be published as soon as details can be confirmed. Until then, media accreditation for Rally Estonia is not open but media representatives willing to join the event should express an intention to attend by sending an email to:
National media: National Press Officer Margus Kiiver e-mail [email protected]
TV and radio outlets: WRC Promoter [email protected]
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International media incl. print, online media and press/photo agencies: FIA Media Delegate Vera
Dussausaye [email protected] The updates of the national regulations and latest recommendations by the Estonian government can be followed here https://www.kriis.ee/en
15. POLICE, MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICES
If You are in Estonia and need to call the police, fire or rescue services and ambulance, please dial the emergency call number 112 (available even if the SIM-card is not installed).
Calls to phone number 112 are free of charge.
Our police are there to help you. Don’t hesitate to approach them if you are worried. Most speak English well or, if they don’t, will quickly find a colleague who does. The Estonian Police are trained to give first aid.
In case you need health care while staying in Estonia ● Only the necessary medical care is reimbursed (which has become necessary during your stay in Estonia). ● Check if the provider of health care service has a contract with Estonian Health Insurance Fund (private care is not refundable). ● Present your European Health Insurance Card. ● In case you do not have a European health insurance card, request your institution of the place of residence to fax the Certificate provisionally replacing the European health insurance card. ● In case you do not have a European health insurance card and it is not possible to get the Certificate provisionally replacing the European health insurance card, the doctor has a right to present you the bill. ● Make sure you get the so called doctor’s explanation form. (list of the health care services received). ● In case of reimbursement, present the paid bills, documents of payment and doctor’s explanation form to institution of the place of residence. More information: +372 669 6630 . * Emergency medical care unit: L. Puusepa Str. 8, Tartu, Section G1. Phone +372 731 8195, +372 731 8202 The accident ward and the emergency medical service unit are open 24/7. In Tartu, both the emergency medical care unit and the accident ward are located in Puusepa St. 8. In the case of emergency treatment, you may always go to the emergency reception or call an ambulance.
Charges are made to non EU citizens but unless you are critically ill and have to stay in hospital, these will usually be so low that you will not need to claim them back on insurance.
15.1. USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS IN ESTONIA
Police, Ambulance, Rescue Services and Fire Brigade 112 Tallinn Airport +372 605 8888 Tallinn Harbour +372 631 8550 Calling to and from Estonia. Mobile operators.
The country code for Estonia is +372. So when you call from home its +372 followed by the local number. When calling home from Estonia, put 00 or + in front of your country code. For example if you want to call to England, you will need to dial +44 123456.
When you arrive in Estonia, you might be offered a choice of those three networks on your mobile screen: Telia +372 639 7130 Tele2 +372 686 6866 Elisa +372 660 0600
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Hospitals
Tartu University Hospital L.Puusepa 1A, Tartu +372 731 9100
Valga Hospital Peetri str.2, Valga +372 766 5200
Dentists
Dentistry Clinic of Tartu Uni. Raekoja Sqr 6, Tartu +372 731 9100
Hiie Silm Hambaravi Lipuväljak 13, Otepää + 372 765 5138
Pharmacies (usually also located in most large shopping centres)
Raekoja Pharmacy (open 24h) Raekoda , Tartu +372 742 3560
Apotheka Pharmacy (9-21 hrs) Ringtee 75, Tartu, in Lõunakeskus centre +372 738 3056
Tartu Uni. Central Pharmacy Poe 8, Tartu +372 742 3593
Otepää Südameapteek Lipuväljak 11, Otepää +372 765 5049
Benu Pharmacy Lipuväljak 28, Otepää (in Konsum store) +372 766 3769
16. LIST OF USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES
16.1. GENERAL FACTS ABOUT ESTONIA
GEOGRAPHY
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti or Eesti Vabariik)
Capital: Tallinn
President: Kersti Kaljulaid Government: Parliamentary republic
Area: 45 227 km²
land: 42 388 km² water: 2 840 km², 1 520 islands in the Baltic Sea
Coastline: 3794 km
Land borders: 343 km with Latvia, 338.6 km with the Russian Federation Highest point: Suur Munamägi, 318 m (near Võru)
Time difference: UTC +3
Sunrise 06:25 AM (4 September, Tartu)
Sunset 07:58 PM (4 September, Tartu)
CLIMATE
The weather in Estonia is largely dictated by its closeness to the Baltic Sea. The last month of the summer, August, is an agreeable month in Estonia with average temperature ranging between min 12°C and max 20.4°C. September, the first month of the autumn, is still a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high
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of 15.2°C and an average low of 7.8°C. The beginning of the month is the warmest when the afternoons are still pleasant with an average high of 17°C. There is approximately 33% chance of rain.
POPULATION
ca 1.3 million people. Ethnic groups: Estonian 68.7%, Russian 24.9%, other 6.4%
Official language: Estonian
TRAFFIC
Visitors need driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive. The maximum speed limit is 90 km/h, in residential areas 50km/h, unless otherwise indicated. In the
summer, the speed limit is 110km/h on some highways. A driver who has exceeded the speed limit can be punished with a financial penalty, an arrest, suspension of the right to drive or vehicle confiscation. Financial penalties are between 40 - 1200 euros.
The use of front and rear seat belts is compulsory. The blood/alcohol limit in Estonia is 0 milligrams of alcohol per litre of blood (zero tolerance). Driving while
under the influence of drugs and alcohol is prohibited and strict penalties are in place for anyone caught doing so.
It is illegal for drivers to use a mobile phone without a hands-free device and holding a telephone in hand while the vehicle is moving.
Headlamps must be on at all times while driving. Don’t cross the road unless the pedestrian light is green. Even if you think it is safe to cross on the red
light, you never know where traffic may come from. Do wait the necessary few seconds and then You will be absolutely safe.
MONEY AND CURRENCY IN ESTONIA
The currency in Estonia is Euro. Credit cards: Euro card, MasterCard or Visa widely accepted, and American Express (not everywhere).
OTHER INFORMATION
Water: Tap water is safe for drinking Health: No vaccination is required Power: 220 V (volts) Plugs and sockets are of a two pin design Smoking is not permitted by law in enclosed public places and workplaces.
More facts about Estonia are available on www.visitestonia.com
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THE CITY OF TARTU
The university city of Tartu sits on the Emajõgi river. The large student population and wealth of museums means that the city is always alive with interesting and new events to entertain you.
Come to Tartu and see the famous kissing sculpture, meet the Tartu ghost (perhaps) and use it as a base for your South Estonia explorations.
Tartu is Estonia’s second largest city (population: 93 715 inhabitants) and also the oldest one in the Baltic States – first mentioned in 1030.
Tartu has always been the intellectual capital of Estonia. It is the cradle of the Estonian Song Festival, Estonian Theatre and the Estonian State. In the period Estonians call "The national awakening" Tartu was known as the Athens of the Emajõgi River ("Mother River") and until now the city has retained its intellectual and bohemian ambience.
Tartu University is one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe (founded in 1632) and has produced many eminent scientists and scholars of international repute such as Baltic German biologist Karl Ernst von Baer and famous Russian semiotician and culturologist Juri Lotman. Tartu still has a very large student population and the best time to meet them is in spring, where The Student Spring Days combine youthful exuberance with academic traditions.
Perhaps you will encounter the "Tartu Ghost" – a mysterious being that makes you spend too much time and come back to Tartu over and over again. Where does the Ghost live? Nobody knows, but you can feel its presence almost everywhere- in the city district Supilinn, ("Soup Town"), on Toome Hill, in the cosy little cafeterias and in the University. Local people also say that time flows slower in Tartu.
Decorated with terra cotta details, Tartu's St. John's church (Jaani kirik) is considered a prime example of European Gothic architecture. The nearby St. Anthony's Court (Antoniuse Õu) acts as a marketplace where Estonian craftsmen sell a range of goods from pottery to leather to cloth artwork.
Theatre performances, concerts, festivals, conferences happen all year round. Tartu is a hot bed of creative and scientific culture: with high quality promenade concerts, the Emajõgi River Summer theatre, the Hanseatic Days and various music events – you’ll never get bored. Tartu is also home to more than 20 museums.
Tartu is a city for everybody- families, intellectuals, backpackers, romantic couples, people interested in culture and art- you name it! There are always reasons to come back – not least to warm up your relationship with the Tartu Ghost.
For more information please visit www.tartu.ee, www.visittartu.com, www.visitestonia.com
THE TOWN OF ELVA
Elva - a lovely summer resort with beautiful nature and stunning wooden architecture, is located only twenty minutes drive from Tartu and little more than two hours drive from Tallinn.
Within easy reach and well worth exploring there are beautiful natural surroundings characterized by the clear watered lakes, picturesque riverbanks, peaceful forest parks and pinewoods.
Elva is famous for its lakes, such as Verevi, Arbi and Paisjärv. These are favourite swimming spots for many.
Elva is unique to its forest parks and abundance of pines: a third of the total territory of the town lies under forest parks and nearly 90% of the trees growing there are pines.
A dominant element in Elva is the train station which today is a visitors' information center and which used to be an important trade route in the past centuries.
Detailed information on hikes on foot or by bicycle can be obtained from the visitors' information center. The Elva river, with old water mill sites and rapid banks, is popular for canoeing. In winter skiers can participate in the Tartu Marathon, belonging to the Worldloppet series. Its 60 km track from Otepää to Elva can be cycled through on mountain bikes in summer.
For more information please visit http://elva.kovtp.ee , www.visitestonia.com
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF OTEPÄÄ
Otepää is a small town set in the hills of south Estonia.
It is the most well-known winter sports centre in the Baltics and the Winter Capital of Estonia. Otepää got its name, which in Estonian means "bear's head" after the shape of the castle hill - which reminds you of a bear's head. It's also where in 1224, Bishop Hermann started building the first known brick castle in Estonia, The Stone Fort.
In summer you can hike along the paths of the Otepää Nature Park, see the landscape of rolling hills and lakes, romantic winding village roads and small rivers. Beautiful views open from observation towers on top of Tehvandi and Harimägi hills. You can also take part in different sports or simply have a good time at lake Pühajärve, which is a jewel among Estonian lakes. Pühajärv was also the first Estonian lake to earn the Blue Flag in 2000.
Those who believe in supernatural power should pay a visit to the so-called "energy pillar" in Otepää. It is believed that when you touch it, it will give you a great shot of energy and good health.
In wintertime Otepää is a winter sports paradise for skiers, snowmobile riders and for anyone who enjoys the snow: there are slalom slopes equipped with elevators and lots of cross-country tracks.
Tehvandi Centre is recognised as an all year round training area among high level sportsmen and Kääriku has, for more than half a century, been a favourite of Estonian winter sports fans. Otepää and its surroundings are where Estonian Olympic medalists have lived and trained.
For more information please visit www.otepaa.eu, www.visitestonia.com
AIRPORTS
Airport Status Distance to Rally HQ in Otepää Website Phone
Tallinn Airport international 221 km www.tallinn-airport.ee +372 605 8888
Tartu Airport Flights to Helsinki (Finland) 36 km www.tartu-airport.ee +372 73 09 210
Riga Airport international 219 km http://www.riga-airport.com +371 293 11187
Helsinki Airport international 329 km (overseas)
http://www.finavia.fi/en/helsinki-airport +358 200 14636
Car dealers Audi Forss, Aardla 23c Tartu, +372 733 7020, www.forss.ee
Citroën Veho Eesti, Tähe 110 Tartu, +372 731 1434, www.veho.ee
Ford Info-Auto, Turu 27, Tartu , +372 733 7930, www.volvo.infoauto.ee
Hyundai Amserv, Ringtee 32, Tartu, +372 730 0666, www.amserv.ee
Mitsubishi Silberauto, Ringtee 61, Tartu. +372 730 0720, www.silberauto.ee
Nissan Autospirit, Turu 47, Tartu, + 372 6599 499, www.autospirit.ee
Opel Carring, Ringtee 56, Tartu, +372 7425 764, www.carring.ee
Peugeot Amserv, Ringtee 32, Tartu, +372 730 0666, www.amserv.ee
SAAB Viking Motors, Tammsaare tee 51, Tallinn, +372 665 2601, www.vikingmotors.ee
Renault City Motors, Jõe 9A, Tartu, +372 736 7893, www.citymotors.ee
Seat Topauto, Ilmatsalu 28, Tartu, +372 738 4121, www.topauto.ee
Skoda Aasta Auto, Sepa 24B, Tartu, + 372 730 0855, www.aastaauto.ee
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Subaru Mariine Auto, Ringtee 63, Tartu, +372 740 804, www.mariineauto.ee
Toyota Amserv, Ringtee 31, Tartu, +372 730 3221, www.amservauto.ee
Volkswagen Aasta Auto Pluss, Aardla 101, Tartu, +372 680 3640, www.aastaautopluss.ee
Volvo Info-Auto, Turu 27, Tartu , +372 733 7930, www.volvo.infoauto.ee
Car towing, technical aid and repair on road Treilamehed OÜ Tähe 106, Tartu, +372 50 71 677
Messauto OÜ Raua 22, Tartu, +372 52 27 845
Swimo Auto OÜ Lipuväljak 11, Otepää, +372 52 55 545
Taxis in Tartu Dorpat Takso +372 7800 800
Elektritakso 1918, +372 5749 5749
Krooni Takso +372 733 366, +372 513 3366
Minu takso +372 733 3333
Rivaal Takso +372 742 2222
SV Takso +372 734 3333
Takso Üks 1210, +372 742 0000
Takso 2 +372 7 222 222, +372 7 666 666
Tartu Taksopark 1200, +372 730 0200
Vatex Takso 1700, +372 736 6566
Tartu taksod +372 455 5555
Välk Takso 1917, +372 5685 8954
Taxis in Otepää Oti Takso 1200, +372 516 4455
Kaarnaoru takso +372 515 5315
Otepää takso +372 50 71 256
ESNO Otepää OÜ (Bus rental for 14-52 ppl) +372 518 7306
Car rent
Budget, Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn, phone +372 605 8222, Fax +372 667 1501, e-mail [email protected], [email protected] , www.budget.ee
AVIS, Pärnu mnt 141, Tallinn, phone +372 667 1515, Fax +372 667 1501, e-mail [email protected], [email protected] , www.avis.ee
AVIS in Tartu, Vallikraavi 2, Tartu, phone +3727440 360, Fax +372 744 0301, GSM +372 52 888 24, e-mail [email protected] , www.avis.ee
Sixt, Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn, phone +372 605 8148, Fax +372 605 8142, e-mail [email protected] , www.sixt.ee
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Hertz, Ahtri 12, Tallinn, phone +372 611 6333, Fax +372 611 6209, e-mail [email protected]
Europcar, Tartu mnt 101, Tallinn, Phone +372 605 8031, Fax +372 605 8151, e-mail [email protected] , www.europcar.ee
Hansarent (cars and buses), in Tallinn and Tartu, Phone + 372, Fax + 372 655 7155, e-mail [email protected] , www.hansarent.ee
Elmo Rent (electric cars) in Tallinn and Tartu, Phone +372 52 72 626, e-mail [email protected]
Fuel stations in Tartu Circle K Ringtee 71 Turu 6 Kalda tee 1
Narva mnt 21
Turu 32a
Võru mnt 250
Võru mnt 81
Ravila 63
Sepa 25
Astelpalju 2a
Olerex Jaama 82
Ringtee 28
Aardla 107
Aardla 27b
Vahi 5
Veeriku 1
Neste Ringtee 60b
Kalda 1b
Võru 172
Narva mnt 29
Ringtee 69c
Võru 244
Alexela Tuglase 19
Ringtee 75b
Anne 46
Kalda tee 24b
Era 2A
Fuel stations in Otepää Alexela Tartu mnt 24
Techne Otepää village
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Fuel stations in Elva Olerex Valga mnt 3
Alexela Kulbilohu tn.3
Courier service DPD + 372 613 0012
DHL Estonia customer service + 372 6 808 555
UPS + 372 666 4700
ELS Transport + 372 605 3308
Cargobus + 372 681 3444
Racing equipment shops
Racing Expert www.racingexpert.ee +372 6 814 094 +372 52 06330
Useful phrases in Estonian language Hello - Tere
Thank you - Aitäh, tänan Please - Palun
Excuse me - Vabandust
I'm sorry – Palun vabandust Good evening - Tere õhtust
Good morning - Tere hommikust
Good afternoon - Tere päevast Good night - Head ööd
Goodbye - Nägemist, head aega
Where are you from? - Kust te pärit olete? What is your name? - Mis te nimi on?
Bon appetit - Head isu!
I don't speak Estonian - Ma ei räägi eesti keelt I don't understand - Ma ei saa aru
I love you - Ma armastan sind
Help! - Appi! Call the police! - Helistage politseisse!
Happy Birthday - Palju õnne sünnipäevaks!
WELCOME TO ESTONIA!