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3 FIA European Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA European Rally Championship for Teams FIA ERC 2 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA ERC 3 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA ERC Junior Championship U27 for Drivers FIA ERC Junior Championship U28 for Drivers FIA CEZ Rally Championship Inter Cars Polish Rally Championship

4 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES ENTRY DETAILS SERVICE PARK TWO-WAY RADIO FUEL / TYRES IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS HELICOPTERS HOSPITALITY HOTEL / ACCOMMODATION OFFICIAL PRE-RALLY TEST RECONNAISSANCE SCRUTINEERING, SEALING AND MARKING SHAKEDOWN / FREE PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING START PROCEDURE FINISH PROCEDURE PR ACTIVITIES MEDIA PASSES AND PLATES (ERC) MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICE USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES...28 Appendix 1 Itinerary...43 Appendix 2 Reconnaissance schedule...46 Appendix 3 Rally Maps...47 Appendix 4 Regional Map...57 Appendix 5 Road Books...59 Appendix 6 Drawings and layouts...75 THIS DOCUMENT HAS NO REGULATORY POWER FOR INFORMATION ONLY 2

5 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 WELCOME Welcome on 26th Rally Rzeszow. We prepared for you Rally Guide which, we hope, will be an usable publication. You can find here specific, basic information concerning rally, event organizing, rally process and safety. Everything, what is important for competitors, crews, teams, journalists, spectators, officials and visitors we try to comprehend in this Guide. This publication is not a part of Rally Supplementary Regulations, doesn t replace it, neither completes it. 1.2 ROUTE Rally Rzeszow s history might date back to Eleven special stages, with a total length of nearly 215 km, are waiting for drivers planning to take part in Rally Rzeszow. A regular on the Polish and Slovakian national championship calendars, Rally Rzeszow takes place on narrow, winding sealed-surface roads in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in southeast Poland with steep climbs and tricky descents commonplace. The route of the fifth round of the 2017 FIA European Rally Championship has been slightly changed compared to last year s edition and will run for a total distance of 619 km. Some of the special stages are modified or completely new. The ceremonial start will take place on Thursday, 3 August 2017 in the afternoon on the Millenium Hall Square in Rzeszów. Five stages, including Rzeszów Special Stage located at the centre of the city in the afternoon, with a total length of 100 km, will be held on Friday, 4 August On Saturday, 5 August 2017, drivers will tackle six special stages with a length of 113 kilometers. The finish of the rally will be on the charming Market Square of Rzeszow. The rally office will be located in the Hotel Hilton Garden Inn in Rzeszow, three kilometers from the service park, which will be situated in Rzeszów University of Technology Campus. 2. CONTACT DETAILS 2.1 PERMANENT CONTACT DETAILS Automobilklub Rzeszowski ul. Wyspiańskiego 2, PL Rzeszów Tel: (+48 17) , Fax: (+48 17) office@rajd.rzeszow.pl, Web: GPS Coordinates: N ; E RALLY HQ CONTACT DETAILS (FROM 1 AUGUST TILL 5 AUGUST 2017) Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Rzeszow - Rzeszów, ul. Kopisto 1 Mobile: office@rajd.rzeszow.pl Web: GPS Coordinates: N ; E

6 2.3 RALLY OFFICE OPENING HOURS Tuesday, 1 August :00 20:00 Wednesday, 2 August :00 21:00 Thursday, 3 August :00 20:00 Friday, 4 August :30 23:00 Saturday, 5 August :00 21: OFFICIALS OF THE EVENT Clerk of the Course Łukasz Biegus l.biegus@rajd.rzeszow.pl Deputy CoC Chef Safety Officer Andrzej Makaran a.makaran@rajd.rzeszow.pl Deputy CoC Sport Dominik Noworól d.noworol@rajd.rzeszow.pl Deputy CoC Organisation Damian Dobrowolski d.dobrowolski@rajd.rzeszow.pl Deputy CoC Media Piotr Kłeczek p.kleczek@rajd.rzeszow.pl Chief of the Rally HQ Jan Jędrzejko office@rajd.rzeszow.pl Team s Relations Coordinator Marek Rydz m.rydz@rajd.rzeszow.pl 2.5 MEDIA CONTACT DETAILS Piotr Kłeczek Media Director / Accreditation Officer Phone: p.kleczek@rajd.rzeszow.pl 3. PROGRAMME AND CRITICAL DEADLINES 3.1 SCHEDULE BEFORE THE RALLY WEEK Monday, 12 June 2017 Publication of Supplementary Regulations Publication of Rally Guide Opening date for entries Opening date for Media accreditation Friday, 30 June :00 Closing date for entries at reduced fee Friday, 14 July :00 Closing date for entries at normal fee 24:00 Closing date for order of extra services in Service Park 24:00 Closing date for Shakedown registration 24:00 Closing date for Media accreditation Friday, 21 July :00 Original Entry Form must reach the Organiser Publication of the Road Book, maps and Rally Guide 2 Tuesday, 25 July 2017 Publication of entry list approved by FIA Information published on 4

7 3.2 SCHEDULE DURING THE RALLY WEEK Tuesday, 1 August :00-20:00 Rally Office opening hours Rally HQ 08:00-14:30 Registration for Reconnaissance Rally Office Collection of material and documents Administrative Checks 10:00-18:00 Press Centre opening hours Rally HQ Media accreditation 14:00-19:00 Reconnaissance (ERC) According to Appendix 2 14:30 Closing date for Co-drivers details Rally Office 15:30-20:30 Reconnaissance (RSMP) According to Appendix 2 Wednesday, 2 August :00-21:00 Rally Office opening hours Rally HQ 08:00-16:00 Reconnaissance According to Appendix 2 08:00 Opening of Service Park Service Park 12:00-20:00 Press Centre opening hours Rally HQ Media accreditation 14:00-20:00 Scrutineering sealing & marking of components Dakar-Toyota Installation of rally safety tracking system (ERC) 20:00 ERC Team managers briefing Rally HQ 20:30 Publication of Start List for the Qualifying Stage Official Notice Board Thursday, 3 August :00-20:00 Rally Office opening hours Rally HQ 08:00-20:00 Press Centre opening hours Rally HQ Media accreditation 08:00-13:00 Scrutineering sealing & marking of components Dakar-Toyota Installation of rally safety tracking system (RSMP) 09:00-11:00 Free Practice for Priority Drivers Niechobrz 09:00 Helicopter pilots briefing Rally HQ 12:15 Start of Qualifying Stage for Priority Drivers Niechobrz 13:00-15:00 Shakedown for Non-Priority Drivers (ERC) Niechobrz 14:00-16:00 Shakedown (RSMP) Niechobrz 14:30 First Stewards Meeting (RSMP) Rally HQ 14:15 Publication of Provisional Classification QS Official Notice Board 14:45 Publication of Official Classification QS Official Notice Board 14:45 Publication of Start List for Ceremonial Start Official Notice Board 15:30 Pre-start Park Rzeszów, Millenium Hall 16:30 Pre-event Press Conference Rally HQ 17:00 Start order selection Rzeszów, Millenium Hall 17:30 Autograph Signing Session Rzeszów, Millenium Hall 18:00 Ceremonial Start Rzeszów, Millenium Hall 19:00 Publication of Start List for Leg 1 Official Notice Board Friday, 4 August :30-23:00 Rally Office opening hours Rally HQ 08:30-23:00 Press Centre opening hours Rally HQ 09:20 Start of Leg 1 - TC 0 Service Park 22:30 Publication of Start List for Leg 2 Official Notice Board 5

8 Saturday, 5 August :00-21:30 Rally Office opening hours Rally HQ 07:00-21:30 Press Centre opening hours Rally HQ 07:00 Scrutineering of restarting cars Parc Fermé 08:00 Start of Leg 2 TC 5D Parc Fermé 17:30 Podium Ceremony and Prize Giving Rzeszów, Market Square 18:15 Final Scrutineering Dakar-Toyota 19:00 Post-rally Press Conference Rally HQ 20:15 Publication of Provisional Final Classification Official Notice Board 20:45 Publication of Official Final Classification Official Notice Board 4. ENTRY DETAILS 4.1 TITLES FOR WHICH THE RALLY COUNTS FIA European Rally Championship: FIA European Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA European Rally Championship for Teams FIA ERC 2 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA ERC 3 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers FIA ERC Junior Championship U27 for Drivers FIA ERC Junior Championship U28 for Drivers Other titles: FIA CEZ Rally Championship Inter Cars Polish Rally Championship 4.2 CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES Entries will be limited to 160 competitors (80 ERC + 80 RSMP). If more than 80 entries are received, the Organiser reserves the sole right to decide which entries among the Non-priority Drivers will be accepted. No entry can be guaranteed before the entries closing date. After this date the Organisers will inform crews whose entry has not been accepted. 4.3 ENTRY FEES ERC Reduced fees till Friday, 30 June 2017 With the optional advertising proposed by the Organiser for competitors Legal entrant (ERC priority and non-registered teams) Private entrant (ERC priority and non-registered drivers) S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 2700 S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 2430 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 1800 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 1620 (classes RC2) (classes RC2) 2WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) 900 2WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) 810 6

9 Without the optional advertising proposed by the Organiser for competitors Legal entrant (ERC priority and non-registered teams) Private entrant (ERC priority and non-registered drivers) S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 5400 S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 4860 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 3600 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 3240 (classes RC2) (classes RC2) 2WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) 1620 Normal fees from Saturday, 1 July 2017 till Friday, 14 July 2017 With the optional advertising proposed by the Organiser for competitors Legal entrant (ERC priority and non-registered teams) Private entrant (ERC priority and non-registered drivers) S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 3000 S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 2700 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 2000 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 1800 (classes RC2) (classes RC2) 2WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) 900 Without the optional advertising proposed by the Organiser for competitors Legal entrant (ERC priority and non-registered teams) Private entrant (ERC priority and non-registered drivers) S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 6000 S2000, R5, RGT cars (classes RC2, RGT) 5400 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 4000 NR4 over 2000cc (current N4) cars 3600 (classes RC2) (classes RC2) 2WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) WD cars (classes RC3, RC4, RC5) 1800 Other fees: Entry for Reconnaissance only 200 Auxiliary plate RSMP The entry fee (Deadline 1): For competitors entered in classes: With the optional advertising Without the optional advertising PLN PLN OPEN N, HR PLN PLN 3, 4, 4F, 4N, 5, OPEN 2WD PLN PLN HR3, HR4, HR5 and competitors who in current season for the first time are holders of licenses R does not apply to submissions cars classes 2, OPEN N, HR PLN PLN HR PLN PLN 7

10 The entry fee in second term is 500 PLN higher compared to any entry fee presented in a table in the Art of these Supplementary Regulations. The date of payment realization (not deposit!) stated in the bank transfer will be decide for the day of its execution. For legal entrant (car is entered by a person other than the driver or co-driver) entry fee is higher by PLN 500 in respect of any amount included in the table of Art of these Supplementary Regulations. In the case of application to the classification of sponsor teams apply an additional fee of 500 PLN per crew. In the case of application for the classification of manufacturer teams apply an additional fee of 500 PLN per crew. 4.4 ENTRY PACKAGES ERC Area in Service Park ERC registrated team Non-registrated team Legal entrant 150m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 120m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car Private entrant 100m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 80m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car ERC Junior U27 & RC5 cars 90m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 70m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car Vehicle Plates per car VIP (or guest) plates Service plates Auxiliary plates Printed material and Passes per car Regulations Road book sets Service road book available only at Rally Guide available only at Rally Guide 2 available only at Programmes Route maps Passes per car Crew Team Other additional resources subject to negotiation between the competitor and the Organiser RSMP At the request of a competitor selected in the application, if possible, the Organiser can make the sale of a package of additional rally documents accordance with the table in art RSMP 2017 Regulations. Price Pack is 200 PLN. 8

11 4.5 PAYMENT DETAILS The entry fee must be paid to the following bank account:: Name of the Bank: Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A. O/Rzeszów Account Name: Automobilklub Rzeszowski Account No: IBAN: PL SWIFT: EBOSPLPW122 The payment must include any charges involved with the transfer. Please ensure that the competitors name and RR2017 Entry Fee are included as a reference on the bank transfer document. 5. SERVICE PARK 5.1 LOCATION Only one Service Park located in Rzeszów will be organised during the Rally. Surface: mixed hard surface. Location: Rzeszów University of Technology Campus - Rzeszów, ul. Akademicka GPS Coordinates: N ; E ACCESS Service Park will be opened from Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 08:00. Service Park can be entered only with competition cars, Service cars (SERVICE plates) and Auxiliary vehicles (AUXILIARY plates). All plates must be affixed to the upper side of the windscreen on the right (passenger) side. Removal of the sticker is prohibited until the end of the rally. Reconnaissance cars, VIP vehicles and trailers are not allowed to enter the Service Park. Nearby Parking area will be available for the other registered vehicles (Recce/VIP) and trailers. 5.3 SERVICE AREA The competitor is obliged to service only within the allocated service area in the Service Park. These regulations will be controlled by the Service Park Coordinator. Any infringement in this field will result in charging a double fee for additional service area Area in Service Park (ERC) Area in Service Park ERC registrated team Non-registrated team Legal entrant 150m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 120m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car Private entrant 100m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 80m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car ERC Junior U27 & RC5 cars 90m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 70m² for 1 car +50m² for each additional car 9

12 Teams that, due to logistics, need to stay together or having any special requests must send them by to Team s Relations Coordinator. At the request of the competitor, in case of the space availability, the Organiser may provide additional area in the Service Park for extra charge (priority will be given to competitors legal entrants). Additional space can be ordered for a price of 10 per 1 m². The Organisers will make all reasonable efforts in order to satisfy the needs of all Teams. The Joint Service Request form must be received by Friday, 14 July No further changes will be accepted after this date Area in Service Park (RSMP) The entry fee each crew will get a service area in the service park in accordance with Article 13.2 RSMP 2017 Regulations. Basic surface of the service area which receives the competitor is 50m2. If the entry fee will be higher than 2000 PLN, for each additional 500 PLN competitor will receive an additional 5m2 surface of service area. This rule does not apply to additional payment resulting from the fact that the application in the second term. At the request of the competitor, in case of the space availability, the Organizer may provide additional area in the Service Park for extra charge (priority will be given to competitors legal entrants). An extra charge for additional area in the Service Park amounts to: 20 PLN/m 2 for private entrants, 30 PLN/m 2 for legal entrants. 5.4 SERVICE PARK RULES Maximum speed Maximum speed inside the Service Park is limited by 30 km/h. Failure to comply with this limit shall result in a penalty applied by the Clerk of the Course as follows: 25 per kilometer per hour over the speed limit Catering within the Service Park and the Remote Service Zone Apart from the provision of a catering service for the drivers and service crew personnel of a team, any other form of catering or sale of food and beverages in the service park is prohibited. The only exception is where a written agreement has been entered into between a team and the organisers. A fine of will be applied in respect of any infringement of this regulation. The organiser will provide a catering service within the Service Park for all team personnel and spectators Shows and exhibitions in service area If any team or company would like to organise shows or exhibitions for their guests in service area, they must ask organiser for permission before Administrative Checks. All shows and exhibitions in service area without permission of organiser are strictly forbidden Tidiness All crews are obliged to use a liquid-proof tarp under competition cars. Drilling or any other damages to the surface of the Service Park have to be avoided. Each Competitor is liable for the damages to the 10

13 Service Zone allocated to them. The crews are responsible for the removal of their waste and sewage. After the rally, the Service Park has to be handed over in tidy condition. The Organiser will charge a deposit of 50 or 200 PLN. It will be refund after the rally on condition that the service area allocated to the crew will be cleaned. 5.5 FACILITIES All FIA ERC registered drivers will have free access to: A secured and safe power Running water Internet connection (WIFI) The following services will be available for all Competitors: General lighting General Security Public toilets Garbage containers and waste collection Oil removal The following extra facilities could be ordered for use in the service area: WC for the team s private use Electricity WLAN Fork-lift & Car transport rental Exclusive security service for the team Teams requiring these services are requested to send them by to Team s Relations Coordinator. 5.6 SECURITY AND MEDICAL SERVICES The service park will have a permanent security surveillance starting from Wednesday, 2 August Exclusive security service for the team can be hired through the Organisers. A Medical Centre will be established at the service park. 5.7 TEAM S RELATIONS COORDINATOR For any questions and further information please contact the Team s Relations Coordinator: Marek Rydz Phone: m.rydz@rajd.rzeszow.pl 6. TWO-WAY RADIO Permission for the use of radio transmitter must be applied for at the Polish authority in charge: Office of Electronic Communications (Urząd Komunikacji Elektronicznej) ul. Kasprzaka 18/ Warszawa Phone: Fax: uke@uke.gov.pl 11

14 7. FUEL / TYRES 7.1 FUEL Fuel restrictions Fuel must be in compliance with FIA 2017 Appendix J (Art ) Fuel restrictions for ERC Junior U27 ERC Junior U27 competitors are allowed to use only pump filling station fuel (gasoline type 98) from the following petrol stations: Shell Rzeszów, ul. Hetmańska 46; GPS Coordinates: N ; E Service crews are allowed to fill this fuel in their canisters, and refuel ERC Junior U27 cars in designated Refuelling Zones Refuelling Refuelling Zones Crews may refuel only in the designated Refuelling Zones and commercial filling stations mentioned in the Road Book. Refuelling Zones: Refuelling Zone Rzeszów - N ; E (after the exit from the Service Park) Refuelling Zone Brzeziny - N ; E (3,29 km after SS 1/3 finish) Refuelling Zone Korczyna - N ; E (1,15 km after SS 7/10 finish) Refuelling procedure Solely for the purpose of assisting with the refuelling procedure of their car, two team members of each crew with the team passes may access the Refuelling Zone. Team members assisting during refuelling, should wear industry homologated PPE for hydrocarbons handling, such as safety glasses, protective rubber gloves, safety shoes and anti-static clothing. Engines must be switched off throughout the refuelling operation. It is recommended that the crew stay outside the car during refuelling; however, should they remain inside, their safety seat belts must be unfastened. The Organiser will provide to each competitor an Environnement Mat to protect the ground. 7.2 TYRES Tyres specified for use during the rally ERC In addition to complying with Art. 60 and 62 and Appendix V of the 2017 Regional Rally Sporting Regulations, the following quantities and type of tyre are confirmed for use. Type of car Driver Priority Max. no. of tyres ERC1 / ERC2 / ERC Junior U28 18 * R5 or S2000 car Non-priority driver 18 ERC3 14 * ERC Junior U27 12 * Group NR4 or 2WD car Non-priority driver no max. * including Free Practice / Qualifying Stage 12

15 For the ERC Junior Championship U27, only Pirelli tyres are eligible. Tyre specifications will be published by Bulletin. Prior to Scrutineering, the Organiser will communicate in a bulletin a list of barcodes that may be used during the rally. If tyres are purchased before the rally, such tyres must be presented to the tyre supplier before Scrutineering for barcode checking RSMP All tires used by the crew during the rally must comply with art. 14 RSMP 2017 Regulations. During the rally, the tyres will be checked and marked in accordance with regulations. Tyres without homologation E must comply with regulations Tyres marking Tyre marking for the tyres that will be used during the Free Practice / Qualifying Stage will take place just before the start of Qualifying Stage Niechobrz Tyre marking for the tyres that will be used during the rally will take place at the exit of the Refuelling Zone located in Rzeszów Tyres will be checked for their conformity during the rally Tyres for use on reconnaissance Only homologated commercial road tyres are allowed National laws and special requirements The use of studded tyres and gravel tyres is prohibited In the course of competition the rims must be clear, with no signage from previous rallies. Insubordination in this field will result in a penalty imposed by the Stewards Tyres heating (driving the entire width of the road) on a road section that is an open road is prohibited. Infringement of these regulations will incur a penalty applied by the Stewards, as follows: ERC for the first infringement financial penalty 500, for the second infringement 5-minute time penalty, for the third infringement disqualification RSMP for the first infringement financial penalty 2000 PLN for the second infringement 5 minute time penalty for the third infringement disqualification The amount of this fine will be unaltered by any fine imposed by the police. 13

16 8. IMPORT OF VEHICLES AND SPARE PARTS 8.1 FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION Poland is the European Union member. Competitors from the European Union do not need to make any special custom clearance for temporary import of cars and equipment for the purpose of participating in the 26th Rally Rzeszow. 8.2 FROM OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION Non EU competitors will need to show their ATA carnet (obtainable from the Chamber of Commerce of the country of origin) to customs authorities at their point of entry into the European Union. If you have any questions regarding importing the rally car, spare parts / equipment from outside the European Union please contact the Custom authorities in Poland, phone: , info.sluzbacelna@kat.mofnet.gov.pl, for current information and procedure. 9. HELICOPTERS 9.1 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE According to FIA guidelines for helicopter use, all helicopters flying in support of the Rally must be registered with the Organisers. It is intended that, as a safety precaution, there will be a protocol to control Rally airspace and only registered aircrafts will be allowed to fly in this airspace. For safety reasons, the number of helicopters operating in the area will be limited. The Registration form will be published on The form has to be submitted to the event Helicopter Coordinator until Friday, 14 July The fee due to the Organisers is A compulsory helicopters pilots briefing will take place at 09:00 on Thursday 3 August 2017 at Rally HQ. 9.2 HELICOPTER COMPANIES Helicopters can be rented from the following companies: Name / Web site Phone Call & Fly booking@callandfly.pl General Aviation Services sales@generalaviation.pl Sky Poland sales@skypoland.pl Heliseco heliseco@heliseco.pl HeliPoland.com info@helipoland.com LuxHeli sales@luxheli.pl

17 10. HOSPITALITY Rally Rzeszow Official Hospitality Offer includes the ability to watch special stages from dedicated VIP viewpoints, which will provide a spectacular view on the rally route. Each of these spots will include a VIP tent, with meal and drinks for our guests. We will ensure, that VIP guests will be able to reach any of these viewpoints and service park, using our designated, comfortable transport. Our offer includes also providing an accommodation and exquisite meals in the best hotels in Rzeszow s area. Additional special services like a helicopter flight behind the rally car will guarantee unforgettable memories. Hospitality Offer Services: One spectators area per day dedicated only to the VIP guests and access to a VIP zone at all other spectators areas Light lunch on the Special Stages Transfer to VIP spectators areas Access to the Service Park VIP parking areas Rally Rzeszow gifts For more information please contact: Top Racing ul. Nocznickiego 31A Warszawa Phone: hospitality@topracing.pl 11. HOTEL / ACCOMMODATION Rzeszow and nearby resorts have a wide range of hotels to offer you. For accommodation please contact with recommended hotels directly: Name / Web site Phone Hilton Garden Inn Rzeszów reservation@hgi.rzeszow.pl Hotel Rzeszów w.slupek@hotelrzeszow.com.pl Hotel Wellness & Spa Nowy Dwór recepcja@hotelnowydwor.pl Bristol Tradition and Luxury info@bristol-rzeszow.pl

18 Grand Hotel Rzeszów Hotel Prezydencki Blue Diamond Hotel Active SPA SPA Hotel Splendor Hotel Ambasadorski Best Western Hotel Ferdynand The local tourist offices in the area may also help you with reservations. For contact details, please visit To ensure your accommodation, please make your reservation as soon as possible. 12. OFFICIAL PRE-RALLY TEST 13.1 PARTICIPATION The Organiser of Rally Rzeszow will organise official pre-rally test for competitors entered to the rally, on Monday, 31 July 2017 from 10:00-19:00 (14:00-15:00 technical break). The fact intend to participate in the official pre-rally test should be send via The fee for taking part in Monday test is LOCATION Official pre-rally test will be held in Blizianka, about 27 km from the main Service Park in Rzeszów. The stage is 5,27 km in length and is representative for the rally. Service area will be located in Niebylec, about 2,5 km from the start. Start: N ; E Finish: N ; E Service Zone 1: N ; E Service Zone 2: N ; E RULES Official pre-rally test will be run as if it were a stage run during the rally with full technical and medical support. Any passenger on board (driver and co-driver) must have an approval from the Organiser and must declare and sign that goes on his own risk (not of a responsibility of the Organiser) the form will be available at the start. Only first driver entered to the rally can drive the car during Monday test. During the test, any person on board must wear a homologated crash helmet, all required safety clothing and equipment in compliance with Appendix L Chapter III - Drivers Equipment and have seat belt correctly fastened. 16

19 13. RECONNAISSANCE 13.1 PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION Reconnaissance registration will take place at the Rally Office at the same time with Administrative Checks as follows: Tuesday, 1 August :00 14: Registration form The Reconnaissance registration form including details of the car that will be used during Reconnaissance must be completed and submitted during the registration or sent by to office@rajd.rzeszow.pl before registration. This form is available at (Competitors section) Participation in Reconnaissance Only Any driver holding an appropriate international license and not entered in the rally may apply to take part in the Reconnaissance. The registration form for this purpose must be sent by to office@rajd.rzeszow.pl before the closing date for entries. The final permission for taking part in recce is left to the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. The fee for taking part only in Reconnaissance is 200. The regulations on Reconnaissance must be respected in their entirety RECONNAISSANCE TIME SCHEDULE Reconnaissance will be held according to the schedule specified in Appendix 2. The schedule of Reconnaissance must be fully respected by the crews RECONNAISSANCE RULES AND SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS General Reconnaissance will be organised in compliance with Art. 25 of FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations Reconnaissance cars Reconnaissance may only be carried out with the use of cars in accordance with FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations (Art. 25.1). Reconnaissance cars must have the insurance policy according to Polish Traffic Law regulations. The Organiser accepts no responsibility on this matter. If a competitor taking part in Reconnaissance wishes to change the car, it has to inform the Rally Office and provide the details of the replacement car. Failure to follow this procedure will result in refusal to participate in the Reconnaissance. The Reconnaissance stickers have to be placed on the replacement car Identification numbers The Reconnaissance numbers supplied during registration must be attached onto the Reconnaissance car on the top of the front and rear windscreen (Co-driver s side). They must be visible for the duration of the Reconnaissance period. 17

20 Number of passages Competitors are permitted a maximum of two passages over each special stage during Reconnaissance. All stages driven more than once in the rally will be considered as one stage for Reconnaissance purposes Driving direction Under no circumstances may competitors drive in the opposite direction of the rally traffic, except in cases described in Reconnaissance Road Book. Competitors may only enter a special stage through the start and exit through the finish. Any infringement will be reported to the Stewards Reconnaissance control card Reconnaissance control card will be issued to the crews at registration and must be carried in the car for the duration of the Reconnaissance. This card will be signed appropriately recording every run on each special stage. Failure to produce this card will result in refusal to participate in the Reconnaissance. Reconnaissance control card must be returned after Reconnaissance at the stop point of the last Special Stage Reconnaissance of SS 5 Rzeszów Reconnaissance of SS 5 Rzeszów can only be performed on foot at any time Illegal Reconnaissance Any member of the crew taking part or intending to take part in the rally who is found on the route of any special stage outside of the listed Reconnaissance dates and times will be deemed to be performing illegal Reconnaissance (this regulation does not apply to SS 5 Rzeszów). Any infringement will be reported to the Stewards Speed limits Competitors must fully respect the Polish Traffic Law regulations, including use seatbelts and speed limits: 50 km/h in the built-up area (if the sign does not show otherwise), 90 km/h outside the built-up area (if the sign does not show otherwise). Maximum speed allowed during Reconnaissance is 70 km/h on special stages, unless a lower speed limit is indicated by traffic signs or by written instructions in the Road Book or bulletin. All Competitors must note that there will be police controls to prevent speeding or other road infringements. Any speeding offence whether recorded by police or officials on a special stage or on a road section, will result in a fine as shown in 2017 FIA-RRSR Art The fitting or carrying of radar detection equipment during Reconnaissance is forbidden INSTALLATION OF SPEED CONTROL CHECKING DEVICES The Organiser will provide a speed control checking devices (PZM-GPS safety tracking system), which has to be used during Reconnaissance in the Reconnaissance car. The progress of the Reconnaissance will be monitored via GPS system, by rally officials. Evaluation of the GPS data is within the competence of Clerk of the Course. If it will be observed that the Reconnaissance car is not equipped with a working PZM-GPS safety tracking system, the crew will be penalized according to Stewards decision. PZM-GPS safety tracking system will be installed by the official during Administrative Checks in front of Rally HQ. The equipment will be disassembled from the Reconnaissance car after the finish of the last 18

21 stage of Reconnaissance or must be returned at the Rally Office on Wednesday, 2 August 2017 till 20:00 hrs. Crews are materially responsible for PZM-GPS safety tracking system installed in his car. In case of damage of this system through fault of the competitor during the Reconnaissance, he is obligated to compensate the damage before the first Stewards Meeting GRAVEL CREWS The Organiser does not provide for the possibility of using Gravel crews. 14. SCRUTINEERING, SEALING AND MARKING 14.1 SCRUTINEERING LOCATION AND TIMETABLE ERC Location: Dakar-Toyota Świlcza 146T Date: Wednesday, 2 August 2017 Time: 14:00 20:00 Individual times will be published in a Bulletin. Any delay at Scrutineering will be penalized by 30 for each 10 minutes delayed. If the delay exceeds 30 min the crew will be reported to the Stewards. In reasonable and well justified cases, the Organiser can arrange an alternative Scrutineering time for the crew. Cars may be presented at Scrutineering by the crew or a representative of the team RSMP Location: Dakar-Toyota Świlcza 146T Date: Thursday, 3 August 2017 Time: 08:00 13:00 Each car should be presented at the Scrutineering by the crew or a representative of the team in their individual time fixed in the schedule that will be published by the bulletin on the rally website on 28 July 2017 (Friday) and on the Official Notice Board on 1 August 2017 (Tuesday) at 08:00. Any crew reporting late at the Scrutineering (regarding the above mentioned time schedule) will be charged with a fine of 300 PLN. In well justified and reasonable cases, the Organiser can arrange a new Scrutineering time for the crew (after the time limit fixed in the schedule) upon their request DOCUMENTS TO BE PRESENTED Scrutineering card (obtained at Administrative Checks) Printed and filled out a Driver/Co-driver Safety equipment card Vehicle registration document Valid vehicle insurance policy Vehicle ASN technical passport, when it s applicable Vehicle FIA technical passport, when it s applicable Vehicle original FIA homologation form 19

22 For all S2000, R5, Super1600 and RGT cars the FIA Technical passport has to be presented and its marking is compulsory SEALING AND MARKING (ERC) Sealing and marking of components and weight checking of the cars will be done during Scrutineering. The cars must be presented with dismantled underbody protection and fully prepared and ready for all necessary sealing and marking. Cars will be marked and sealed according to the Art FIA-RRSR: All cars must have engine block and chassis marked All cars equipped with turbocharger and their spares must be marked All R5 cars, the homologated FIA boost control system (pop-off valve) must be sealed All FIA and ERC priority drivers must seal their transmissions and spares The dismantled underbody protectors must be kept with the car weight checks. If the car and spare parts are not prepared for the sealing, wiring included, the car will not be authorized to access to the scrutineering and fine for lateness will be applicable. During Scrutineering every crew must present to the control cameras installed in a rally car (or indicate place where they will be installed) that will be used during the rally. Scrutineers will determine the correctness of fitted cameras in a rally car MUD FLAPS Mud flaps are not mandatory WINDOWS/NETS The use of tinted films is permitted on side windows and rear window only (according to Art of FIA ISC Appendix J). The use of silvered films is forbidden DRIVER S SAFETY EQUIPMENT At Scrutineering competitors must produce all items of protective clothing, underwear, helmets and a FIA approved head restraint (FHR), intended to be used. Compliance with Appendix L Chapter III will be checked NOISE LEVEL For all cars the noise level on the open road must not exceed 98 db(a) for an engine rotation speed of 3500 rpm for petrol engines and 2500 rpm for diesel engines SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Each car must be equipped with one red reflective triangle and a first aid kit Competitors are reminded that two belt cutters must be carried on board at all times. They must be easily accessible to driver and co-driver when seated with their safety belts fastened INSTALLATION OF RALLY SAFETY TRACKING SYSTEM All cars must be fitted with the PZM-GPS safety tracking system provided by the Organiser. Any competitor with a competition car without properly mounted and fully operational the PZM-GPS safety 20

23 tracking system unit will not be authorized to start in Free Practice, Qualifying Stage, Shakedown and in the Rally PZM-GPS safety tracking system will be install in rally cars during the Scrutineering. Cars should be presented at the Scrutineering with GPS antenna and console received from the PZM-GPS service team during Administrative Checks and installed in accordance with the instructions included with the set. Removing the PZM-GPS safety tracking system will be before TC 11E. In case of retirement from the rally the crew is obliged to provide the PZM-GPS equipment to PZM-GPS service team or to the Rally Office Each crew is materially responsible for PZM-GPS safety tracking system installed in his car during the Rally. In case of damage PZM-GPS safety tracking system during the rally, the competitor is obligated to compensate the damage prior to the last Stewards Meeting. Infringement of this regulations will result in a penalty imposed by the FIA FINAL CHECKS Final Checks location and time Location: Dakar-Toyota Świlcza 146T Date: Saturday, 5 August 2017 Time: 18:15 Immediately after the finish of the rally (TC 11E) cars appointed by the Steward will be taken to the Final Checks. The crews are obligated to follow the instructions of Organiser. Cars subjected to the Final Checks must have one representative of the competitor and relevant number of mechanics present on the Final Checks Protest fee The protest deposit is: ERC RSMP percent of the basic entry fee If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a clearly defined part of the car, additional deposit will be specified by the Stewards upon a proposal of the FIA Technical Delegate or Chief Scrutineer. This additional deposit must be paid in cash within one hour to the Organiser, otherwise the protest will be deemed inadmissible. The expenses incurred by the work and by the transport of the car shall be borne by the claimant if the protest is unfounded, or by the competitor against whom the protest is lodged if it is upheld. If the protest is unfounded, and the expenses incurred by the protest (scrutineering, transport, etc.) are higher than the amount of the deposit, the difference shall be borne by the claimant. Conversely if the expenses are less, the difference shall be returned to them Appeal deposit National (to ASN) for the Polish National Championship only PLN International (to FIA)

24 15. SHAKEDOWN / FREE PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING 15.1 GENERAL Free Practice and Qualifying Stage will be organised according to FIA-RRSR V1 ERC Art LOCATION Free Practice, Qualifying Stage and Shakedown will be held in Niechobrz, about 22 km from Service Park in Rzeszów. The stage is 3,37 km in length. Service Zone for Free Practice and Qualifying Stage and Refuelling Zone will be located in the main Service Park in Rzeszow: Location: Rzeszów University of Technology Campus - Rzeszów, ul. Akademicka Exact location of Free Practice / Qualifying Stage is shown in Appendix PARTICIPATION Shakedown is intended for Non-priority drivers. FIA and ERC Priority drivers will not be allowed to participate in Shakedown. Shakedown is free of charge for participants Only competitors, who passed Administrative Checks and Scrutineering, can participate in Shakedown, Free Practice and Qualifying Stage. Competition numbers and advertising stickers must be affixed to their cars. It is compulsory to wear the safety equipment of driver and co-driver as for normal Special Stage Only first driver can drive the car during Shakedown / Free Practice. Any passenger on board the car during Shakedown / Free Practice who is not entered for the rally must have an approval from the Clerk of the Course and this person must together with the competitor declare and sign that goes on his own risk (not of a responsibility of the organiser) the form will be available in Rally Office and at the Free Practice / Shakedown start. 16. START PROCEDURE 16.1 PRE-START PARK Before the Ceremonial Start, for all competitors participating in the rally, will be organized the Pre-start Park at the Millenium Hall Square in Rzeszów. Competitors must park their cars in prestart area strongly according to the timetable which will be published on Thursday, 3 August 2017 at 14:45 on the rally website and on the Official Notice Board. Any delay or early arrival will be penalized by 100 (400 PLN - RSMP). Cars may be driven by the crew or a representative of the team START ORDER SELECTION The selection of start positions, according to FIA-RRSR V1 ERC Art. 30.8, will take place on Thursday, 3 August 2017 at 17:00 at the Millenium Hall Square in Rzeszow. Both driver and co-driver are required to attend AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SESSION An autograph signing session will be organized at the Millenium Hall Square in Rzeszow on Thursday, 3 August 2017 at 17:30. Teams should bring promotional material for use by their drivers. 22

25 16.4 CEREMONIAL START The Ceremonial Start will be held at the Millenium Hall Square in Rzeszów from 18:00 on Thursday, 3 August The starting order for the Ceremonial Start will be published at 14:45 on Thursday 3 August The crews must wear overalls and attend the Ceremonial Start with their competition cars. If any crew is unable to participate in the Ceremonial Start because of technical problems with their car, they will be permitted to start into the Leg 1 at TC 0 in its allocated start time on condition of notification to the Clerk of the Course and passing the obligatory Re-scrutineering Checks. The concerned crew must attend the Ceremonial Start wearing overalls at their due time anyway START OF THE RALLY The official start of the rally will take place at the TC 0 (Service - Out) on Friday, 4 August 2017 starting at 09:20. The start order for Leg 1 will be published at 19:00 on Thursday, 3 August Parc Fermé before the start at TC 0 will not be organised. Section 1 Time Card can be collected at the TC 0 control table 10 minutes before the first car is due. Refuelling Zone and Tyre Marking Zone will be located after TC The start for the following sections will be given in accordance with Art. 45 in ERC section of FIA-RRSR. 17. FINISH PROCEDURE 17.1 RALLY FINISH The competition part of the rally ends in the Time Control at the entrance to the Parc Fermé (TC 11E). First three crews of the rally will be awarded on the podium, other prizes according to the Art of these Supplementary Regulations will be over-given on the finish ramp. After the Ceremonial Finish, crews are obliged to go straight to the Parc Fermé FINAL PARC FERMÉ All cars must be removed from the final Parc Fermé immediately after the opening of the Parc Fermé pronounced by the Stewards. The Organiser will ensure protection for one hour from the opening of the Parc Fermé. 18. PR ACTIVITIES Information about special activities during the rally will be publish on the website: MEDIA 19.1 CONTACT BEFORE THE RALLY Mr Richard Rodgers ERC Press Officer Phone: media@fiaerc.com 23

26 Mr Piotr Kłeczek Media Director / Accreditation Officer Phone: p.kleczek@rajd.rzeszow.pl 19.2 MEDIA ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES As a round of the FIA European Rally Championship, Rally Rzeszow follows the Guidelines set out by the FIA ERC promoter. For media accreditation please visit: or (Media section) where you can find accreditation forms. The application has to be sent no later than 14 July The Media Pass is considered as a working tool and it cannot be used for public relations, promotions or entertainment purposes. No advertising, public relation agency or similar company or organization will be accredited as media. Nor will the rally issue any media accreditation to representatives (press officers or otherwise) of sponsors, suppliers, teams, drivers etc. No accreditation can be collected without the official confirmation accreditation document. All drones without any registration are forbidden Television or filming accreditation procedures All broadcast media/filming companies must apply directly to Eurosport Events Ltd. Television or filming accreditation application form, published at shall be submitted via fia_erc_accreditations@eurosport.com. In case that motorsport or non motorsports websites, wishes to be accredited on event and also to broadcast ERC footage online, they have to apply for TV accreditation: pascal_petit@discovery.com or elise_lelias@discovery.com. All authorized accredited broadcast media, will be send an official confirmation letter 5 days prior to Rally Rzeszow. Broadcast media who wish to get information on accreditations or would like to obtain footage from Eurosport Events, please contact: pascal_petit@discovery.com or elise_lelias@discovery.com Other media accreditation procedures All print and digital media journalist, radio representatives and photographers must fill the electronic accreditation entry form published at On-board cameras Drivers or teams wishes to install their own onboard cameras on their rally cars they should apply for accreditation: pascal_petit@discovery.com or elise_lelias@discovery.com PRESS CENTRE AND ACCREDITATION OFFICE Location Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Rzeszow - Rzeszów, ul. Kopisto 1 Mobile: p.kleczek@rajd.rzeszow.pl 24

27 Press Centre opening hours Tuesday, 1 August :00 18:00 Wednesday, 2 August :00 20:00 Thursday, 3 August :00 20:00 Friday, 4 August :30 23:00 Saturday, 5 August :00 21: Media accreditation Tuesday, 1 August :00 18:00 Wednesday, 2 August :00 20:00 Thursday, 3 August :00 20: PRESS CONFERENCES Location Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Rzeszow - Rzeszów, ul. Kopisto Schedule Pre-event Press Conference: Thursday, 3 August 2017, 16:30 Post-rally Press Conference: Saturday, 5 August 2017, 19: PASSES AND PLATES (ERC) 25

28 21. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICE 21.1 CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency number SOS: 112 (toll free, possibile without SIM card also) Rally emergency number: Police: 997 Fire brigade: 998 Emergency (ambulance service): 999 City guard: 986 Power station service: 991 Gasworks service: 992 Watter supply service: 994 Anti-terrorist Center: 996 Rally HQ: Phone number area code: Poland: HEALTHCARE FOR FOREIGNERS Citizens of other states must pay when making use of medical care services within the territory of Poland. That is why it is recommended that you acquire insurance for the time of travel in the insurance company in your own country (European Health Insurance Card EHIC). If you are entitled to health care under EEA rules on coordination of social security systems, during a temporary stay in Poland you are entitled to receive free health care services, necessary on medical grounds, from health care providers who have concluded contracts for health services with the National Health Fund (in polish NFZ). Facilities of these health care providers are marked with the logo of the NFZ: If you want to get treatment by a general practitioner, you have to go to a doctor who has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC, in polish EKUZ) or a replacement certificate. Primary health care comprises examination and consultation by a general practitioner. A doctor may also refer you to diagnostic tests, to a specialist or to a hospital. Dispensaries are open from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m. on workdays, as well as on Saturdays, Sundays and on holidays 24-hour-care is provided by Wojewódzka Stacja Pogotowia Ratunkowego (ambulance service, dialing 999 or 112) and health units which have concluded contracts for this kind of services (see list below). They comprise out-patient care and home visits in case a patient's condition is serious. Addresses and telephone numbers of health units providing 24-hour-care are available in health care dispensaries. If you want to get treatment by a dentist you have to contact with a dentist who has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a replacement certificate. Free dental services are available only in the restricted scope. A list of free services and materials is available in the dentist surgery. You will have to cover costs of over standard services and materials on your own. 26

29 In case of necessity of hospital treatment you need a doctor's referral. In case of a sudden illness, accident, injury, intoxication or life threat you will receive necessary medical benefits without a referral. Go to a hospital which has a contract with the NFZ and show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a replacement certificate. During stay in a hospital operations, diagnostic tests and medicines are provided free of charge. In case of an accident, injury, childbirth, sudden illness or sudden deterioration of the state of health call an ambulance (dialing 999 or 112) or go directly to a hospital, in particular to an accident and emergency department (SOR). Ambulance transport in such cases is free of charge. Show your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a replacement certificate HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTRES Emergency number: 112 Name / Address / Web site Type of institution Phone Wojewódzka Stacja Pogotowia Ratunkowego Rzeszów, ul. Poniatowskiego 4 Ambulanse service 112, Samodzielne Publiczne Pogotowie Ratunkowe w Krośnie Krosno, ul. Grodzka 45 Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe - Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Sanok, ul. Biała Góra Kliniczny Szpital Wojewódzki Nr 1 w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Szopena 2 Kliniczny Szpital Wojewódzki Nr 2 w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Lwowska 60 Wojewódzki Szpital Podkarpacki w Krośnie Krosno, ul. Korczyńska 57 Wojewódzki Zespół Specjalistyczny w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Warzywna 3 Przychodnia Specjalistyczna Nr 1 w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Hetmańska 21 Przychodnia Specjalistyczna Nr 3 w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Hoffmanowej 8a Centrum Medyczne Medyk Rzeszów, ul. Szopena 1 Ambulanse service 112, Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Hospital Hospital Hospital Dispensary Dispensary Dispensary Dispensary

30 21.4 POLICE Police number: 997 Name Address Phone Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Dąbrowskiego Komenda Miejska Policji w Rzeszowie Rzeszów, ul. Jagiellońska Komenda Miejska Policji w Krośnie Krosno, ul. Lwowska Komenda Powiatowa Policji w Strzyżowie Strzyżów, ul. Gen. Andersa Komenda Powiatowa Policji w Ropczycach Ropczyce, ul. Piłsudskiego TOWING SERVICE Name Phone PHARMACIES (24H) Name Address Phone Apteka Dr.Max Rzeszów, ul. 3-go Maja Apteka Dr.Max Rzeszów, ul. Podchorążych Apteka SKAW-MAR Rzeszów, Plac Dworcowy Apteka Dbam o Zdrowie Rzeszów, Al. Rejtana USEFUL FACTS AND SERVICES 22.1 GENERAL FACTS ABOUT POLAND Geography Size: Length: Width: Capital and largest city: Borders: Time zone: km2 649 km 689 km Warsaw Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany GMT + 1 hour MT + 2 hours (Summer DTS) Climate Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. This is due to humid Atlantic air which collides over its territory with dry air from Eurasian interior. As a result, the weather tends to be capricious and the season may look quite different in consecutive years. 28

31 Population Size: 38,2 million Non-Polish citizens: 3,3 % Language: Polish Religion: 97% Roman Catholic Church State State: Parliamentary Republic, member of EU Head of State: President Andrzej Duda (since 2015) Other Currency: Złoty (PLN), divided into 100 groszy Notes: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 złotych Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 groszy and 1, 2, 5 złotych Exchange rates: ( ) 1 EUR = 4,1877 PLN 1 USD = 3,7465 PLN 1 GBP = 4,7658 PLN For current rates please check at the National Bank of Poland website: Credit cards Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard are widely accepted. Health: No vaccinations are required Power: 230 volts AC, the plugs are of standard European type. Telephone: Telecommunication is well developed in Poland. GSM looks like to be more popular than landline system. Polish GSM operators (T-Mobile, Plus, Orange and Play) have the agreements with the major international operators round the world. Country code: 48 The international prefix when you call from Poland is 00. Car insurance: From the 1st of May 2004 green card is not compulsory for European Union inhabitants and their cars. Traffic: RHD Safety belts compulsory in front and back seats. Speaking by mobile phone forbidden while driving (except by hand-free equipment). Never drink and drive. Alcohol limit in Poland is set at 0,02%. Maximum speed limits: urban 50 km/h (23:00-5:00 60 km/h), single carriage way 90 km/h, dual carriageway and single carriageway expressway 100 km/h, dual carriageway expressway 120 km/h, motorway 140 km/h 29

32 * - does not apply to buses with permits Be careful: Radar controls are very common. Drivers using motorways have to pay tolls. Further information concerning prices can be found at CITY OF RZESZOW Rzeszów is an economic, scientific and cultural centre of southeastern Poland, the capital of the Podkarpackie Province. With a population of over 185,000 it is one of the largest cities in this region. The proximity to the southern and eastern frontiers makes Rzeszów an important communication centre. The city is approximately 100 km from Slovakia, and not more than 90 km from the Ukraine. For centuries Rzeszów took advantage of its location on a major east-west route linking Krakow, Przemysl and Lwow (L'viv) with the Black Sea. Even today, this route still plays an important role in city life, as Rzeszow is situated on International Road No 4, running from Germany to Ukraine along Poland's southern and eastern borders. An important influence on the city s development has been the modern international airport, Rzeszow-Jasionka, situated 10 km north of the city centre Must-see in Rzeszów - Multimedia fountain show fountain is located in the amphitheater, in the area of Lubomirski Avenue. (The nearest car parks are located at Szopena str. (not far from Filharmonia Podkarpacka - philharmonic), at sport hall Podpromie str., under the Ogrody Bernardyńskie - Bernardins gardens (Sokoła str.), at Pułaskiego str. Musical show (during the rally): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5 p.m., show for children: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1 p.m., evening musical show: Thursday, Friday, Sunday 9 p.m. and long special show: Saturday, 9 p.m. - Town hall was built by Mikołaj Spytko Ligęza, in XVI century. Today's form was adopted in the late XIX century, combining elements of Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance style. - Large Synagogue XVII century synagogue called Nowomiejska. Now the headquarters of the Office of Art and Exhibitions. - Lubomirscy Castle - The first construction was a defensive structure in the same place probably in the XVI century. The present shape dates from the years Regional Muzeum - is located in an old historic Piarist monastery from XVII century. - 3-go Maja street with its historical buildings and churches. - Round footbridge - footbridge designed in the shape of a ring having an outer diameter 39 m. It covers with his entire circumference the intersection of Piłsudskiego av. and Grunwaldzka str. The 30

33 footbridge is suspended 5.5 m above ground level, has two lifts. This is the first ring footbridge in Poland. The object won the fourth edition of Maximilian Wolf Bridge Competition. - Fairy Tale Museum - from the collection of Wojciech Jama. Museum presents collection of objects related to television cartoons, fairy tales from the sixties and seventies. This is a presentation of the unique collection of toys, original dolls from movies, games, posters, vinyl records, VHS tapes, phone cards, etc. You can find here same celebrities : Bolek and Lolek, Koziołek Matołek, Reksio, Colargol Bear, Miś Uszatek, Muminki, Maya the Bee, Rumcajs, Kot Filemon. You will also find the heroes of childhood, which is difficult to find today in television programs such as Gąska Balbinka, Gucio and Cezar, Plastuś, Sand Grandfather of the former GDR, Jacek and Agata, Kiwaczek-Czieburaszka from the former Soviet Union. - Tadeusz Nalepa monument was built in December 2009, recalls the polish kin g of the blues, who was put his "first steps in music" here, in Rzeszów. - Wanda Siemaszkowa Theatre - located at the former Gymnastic Society "Falcon", was built in the years in Neo-Renaissance style. Since 1997, the theater housed a gallery of works by Józef Szajna. - Monument of Revolutionaly Act - the famous, unofficial symbol of the city on the Wisłok river. It was built in the years , designed by Marian Konieczny. There are statue of Nike on one side and figures of soldier, worker and peasant on the other. In 1992 was added the arms of Rzeszow. It should be viewed because of some plans of its demolition. - Underground Turistic Trail - a length of 214 m consists of 34 cellars, situated at a different levels. The lowest of them is located at a depth of 9.58 m. The route includes several buildings and the space under the market square Tourist Information Center in Rzeszów Tourist informations can be obtained from: - Podkarpacki Regionalny Portal Turystyczny, 51 Szopena str./302, phone , (internal 230), - Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze, 2 Matejki str., phone , ENVIRONS OF RZESZÓW Łańcut - castle The town was founded by king Kazimierz Wielki. The town had to turn to Pilecki, Stadnicki, Lubomirski and Potocki family. Today is primarily known for its castle - the highest world-famous monument and Music Festival, which brings together artists from around the world. But not only the castle and its beautiful interior of the chamber: ballroom, theater, library or sculptures gallery are worth seeing. You have to see also the castle environment with a 30-hectare park, romantic castle, conservatory and carriage house with the largest collection of carriages in Poland. A unique monuments of Łańcut are the synagogue from 1761, parish church of Św. Stanisław, distillery museum and museum of icons Kolbuszowa open air museum For several centuries Kolbuszowa belonged to the Lubomirski magnate family who founded the administrative headquarters in the town. Greatest prosperity of Kolbuszowa coincided with the XVII and XVIII centuries. In 1700, Kolbuszowa received municipal rights. Kolbuszowa today is known for its relics of the past and for one of the finest open-air museums in Poland Stępina railway bunker There is an unique in all the Europe, built by the Germans during World War II, system of railway bunkers in Stępina. The main building is a system of almost 400-meter bunker for train staff. 31

34 Railway tracks led from the station of Wiśniowa. In this bunker, called South Führer Building held a meeting of Hitler and Mussolini (27-28 August 1941). To this day, many rooms, flooded with water, is unexplored Strzyżów bunker tunnel System of bunker tunnels in Strzyżów was built in The tunnel was made under the hill during World War I by the Austrians Trzcinica Carpathian Troy In Trzcinica discovered the oldest in Poland, the strongly fortified village from the early Bronze Age. There is a monumental early mediaeval stronghold. Here were found some different types of monuments, often unique in Europe. There is the archaeological museum in Trzcinica called second Biskupin. More details you can find on a web page: PODKARPACKIE VOIVODESHIP The Podkarpackie voivodship, located in south-eastern part of Poland, features unusual natural, cultural and architecture diversity. It comprises an area of almost km2 and has a population of more than 2,1 million. The voivodeship includes 4 urban counties: Rzeszów, Przemyśl, Tarnobrzeg and Krosno and 21 land counties. The capital of Podkarpackie is Rzeszów, the largest city of that region. Podkarpackie is one of the most ecologically prostine regions of the country. It features the mountain ranges of Beskid Niski and Bieszczady, the Carpathians Foothills and lowlands of Sandomierska Valley, as well as part of Roztocze Hills. For many centuries this area was melting pot of cultures, traditions and religions. Besides Polish and Jewish people the region was a home for Łemko and Bojko ethnic group, Ukrainians, Vlachs and Słovaks. Today, the historic landmarks bear withness to this multicultural heritage. Those include the monuments of sacred architecture: churches, tserkovs and synagogues. The landscape of Podkarpackie is adorned with beautiful historic architecture of the towns, as wall as the palaces and castles of renowned polish aristocratic families. 32

35 22.5 ACCESS TO RZESZÓW Rzeszów is an important communicational junction in region, town has numerous connections with main cities in Poland and neighboring countries Road connections Access to Rzeszów by car is the easiest way. There is an intersection of motorway A4, international road E40 and E371 and also national roads No. 9 and No. 19 in Rzeszów. Highway S19 in environs of Rzeszów is unfortunately not ready yet, but you can use same fragments of motorway for stress-free drive Vehicles with a maximum permissible weight > 3,5 t Details you can find on web page: The viatoll system is based on the short range wireless communication technology. Toll gantries fitted with antennas are located above the toll roads. The antennas enable communication between the 33

36 transceivers and the viabox device mounted in the vehicle. Each time the vehicle equipped with viabox device passes beneath the gantry the driver is charged for travelling on a particular section of toll road. The viatoll system is obligatory for all motor vehicles and combination of vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes and for buses regardless of their maximum permissible weight. Eelectronic toll collection applies in Poland on toll motorways, expressways and selected national roads. The use of the viatoll system is obligatory for the drivers of: - tractor with semi-trailer with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes - tractor with trailer with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes with trailer - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight between 7.5 and 12 tonnes - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight between 7.5 and 12 tonnes with trailer - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight of over 12 tonnes - rigid truck with a maximum permissible weight of over 12 tonnes with drawbar trailer - bus in which the number of seats is more than 9 (including the driver), regardless of its maximum permissible weight - buses in which the number of seats is more than 9 (including the driver) and which have a trailer, regardless of their maximum permissible weight - car and trailer with a total combined maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes - minibus with fewer than 9 seats and a trailer with a maximum permissible weight of over 3.5 tonnes ViaTOLL electronic toll collection includes an enforcement system that verifies whether a vehicle is subject to toll and, if so, whether the toll payment process has been followed correctly. The Road Transport Inspectorate is authorized to control vehicles. 34

37 Maps of toll road in viatoll system: Clients of viatoll system are served by Contact Points, Border distribution Points, Distribution Points or Client Center. Contact Points are located in every province near the major cities with good access to the road network within the electronic toll collection system. At the Contact Points you can receive all and any information about the viatoll system and the associated services, complete full registration with the viatoll system and consequently receipt of active viabox devices (in a pre-paid and post-paid mode) following payment of deposit, receive information materials (in various languages). 35

38 Nearest Contact Point in Podkarpackie Voivodeship is situated in Rzeszów, Al. Wyzwolenia 6, national road DK 9. The hours of opening: Monday-Friday 07:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. GPS position: 50, /21,991566, phone: , You may contact the Client Centre by phone ( free for landline users in Poland; calls from mobile phones or from abroad will be charged), info@viatoll.pl, fax and by post (P.O. box 528, Poznań 9, Poznań). The Client Centre provides information in polish, english, german and russian. The rates of electronic tolls: Note! A4 Katowice-Kraków is not included in viatoll system and viaboxes are not valid at this section of A4 motorway. These tolls are collected by a manual method see next chapter (as for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight < 3,5 t) Vehicles with a maximum permissible weight < 3,5 t The drivers of motor vehicles and combination vehicles with maximum permissible weight 3.5 tonnes are liable to settle toll for the use of toll motorways pursuant to Toll Motorways and National Road Fund Act (in polish GDDKiA). In addition, you have to pay for motorways managed by other companies (eg. A4 section Katowice Kraków). These tolls are collected by a manual method. From 1st June 2012 drivers of such vehicles voluntarily decide whether they wish to pay for the use of motorways sections in a manual or electronic manner, joining the viatoll system. Details of viatoll system see previous chapter (as for vehicles with a maximum permissible weight > 3,5 t). ViaBox is changed in ViaAuto. 36

39 Note! A4 Katowice-Kraków is not included in viatoll system and viaboxes are not valid at this section of A4 motorway. Categories 2, 3, 4 and 5 vehicles are charged at Toll Plazas according to tariff 2. It is possible to buy subscription coupons for these vehicles. Information on A4 Wroclaw - Gliwice toll system: Payment methods at Tool Plaza in Mysłowice and Balice: cash - PLN, EURO, USD (for EURO and USD only notes are accepted. Change is given in PLN), cards - VISA, Mastercard, Maestro and subscription coupons. Motorway tolls valid from at A4 (Katowice Kraków): Traffic restrictions In July and August 2017, in Poland, traffic of motor vehicles and combination of vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of over 12 tonnes is strictly prohibited: - from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, - from 8:00 a.m. until 02:00 p.m. on Saturday, - from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Sunday. 37

40 Railway connections Rzeszów has numerous railway connections in direction of Kraków, Przemyśl and Jasło. Axcept local connections town has good long-distance connections with Warszawa, Wrocław, Poznań, Szczecin, Gdynia, Zielona Góra, Lwów, Świnoujście and Kołobrzeg. Details of train journey and timetable you can find on web page: Bus connections Railway station and bus station are situated close together, not far from old city of Rzeszów. There is a local bus station on 6 Kasprowicza str., which supports local connections. There are a lot of bus connections with other towns in Poland. There is expanded system of private bus service in Rzeszów. Details of bus journey, timetable, usefull links to websites of other carriers you can find on web page: Rzeszów is the city with well-run system of public municipal communications. MPK has 49 bus lines (24 lines in the city, 22 commuter lines, 2 night-time lines and a special line to the airport in Jasionka). Timetable you can find on web page: GASTRONOMY During the stay in Rzeszów certainly nobody die of hunger. Restaurants represent the various cooking styles and price categories, so you can find something for everyone. Restaurants: Baker s shops: Pubs: CASH MACHINES Name of bank Address EURONET Grunwaldzka 1 EURONET Kopernika 12 EURONET Witosa 21 EURONET Rejtana 27 EURONET Rejtana 65 PEKAO SA 3 Maja 21 PEKAO SA Dąbrowskiego 79 PEKAO SA Powstańców Warszawy 14 PEKAO SA Podwisłocze 30 PEKAO SA Powstańców Warszawy 13 PKO BP Plac Dworcowy 1 PKO BP 3 Maja PKO BP Akademicka 4 PKO BP Wyspiańskiego 2 PKO BP Bohaterów 2 PKO BP Hetmańska 26 BPH Podwisłocze 30 BPH Powstańców Warszawy 13 BPH Przemysłowa 4a BPH Słowackiego 5 38

41 BPH Rejtana 69 BOS Moniuszki 8 BGŻ Grunwaldzka CAR WASH Cars can be washed using the services of hand washes or touchless car washes: Name Address Phone Auto Centrum Vianor Daytona Krakowska Myjnia ręczna - hand wash Krakowska 4 HPA touchless wash Podkarpacka 16 Speedwash, touchless wash Przemysłowa Autonix, touchless wash Rejtana GAS STATIONS Gas stations situated near the base of rally: Name Address Phone Shell Hetmańska Lotos Batalionów Chłopskich Bliska Przemysłowa PKN Orlen Podkarpacka Statoil Rejtana Valdi Powstańców Warszawy BP Powstańców Warszawy VISA REQUIREMENTS Poland is in the Schengen zone. On 21 December 2007 passport checks were abolished on Poland s border to Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania by a decision of the European Parliament HIRE CARS COMPANIES Name / Web site Phone ABACUS wynajem@abacuscars.pl AVIS rezerwacje@avis.pl BUDGET reserve@budget.com.pl CAR-RENTAL rzeszow@car-rental.pl EUROPCAR rezerwacje@europcar.pl HERTZ rezerwacje@hertz.com.pl PANEK bok@panek.eu

42 RENT CARS RENT CENTER SIXT AIRLINE COMPANIES AND AIRPORTS Airport Rzeszów Jasionka Airport Rzeszów Jasionka, situated 10 km from city center supports aviation connections with Warsaw and cities abroad (Berlin, Frankfurt, Monachium, Manchester, London, Dublin, Bristol, East Midlands, Galsgow, Korfu). Details of aviation journey, timetable you can find on web page: See point of these guide Airlines flying to Poland Aeroflot Air France Alitalia British Airways Emirates Finnair Iberia KLM Lufthansa Norwegian Polish Airlines LOT Ryanair SAS TAP Air Portugal Wizzair Airports Rzeszów Airport 16 km from Rally HQ Lublin Airport km from Rally HQ Kraków Airport km from Rally HQ Katowice Airport km from Rally HQ Warsaw Chopin Airport km from Rally HQ 40

43 Service that provides live flight information for Airports in Poland is available at: TAXIS Euro Taxi itaxi Radio Taxi Res Taxi Super Taxi SAFETY Below is a brief summary of how to spectate safety. If the drivers know this is being implemented then there will be more excitement to see as the drivers will be able to drive faster. Don't: - Stand on the track - Stand below the level of the track - Stand in front of arrows or signs - Stand in prohibited areas - Stand or sit on or near log piles, walls or fences - Sit close to the edge of the track - Block escape routes - Be distracted - Play games with your safety or that of the drivers - Remove stage signs or arrows - Be the one to stop the stage Always: - Expect the unexpected - Stay behind the safety tape or barriers - Listen for approaching cars - Remain alert - Leave yourself room to move quickly - Plan your own escape routes - Try to keep behind something solid - Keep children under supervision - Keep dogs on a lead - Do as the marshal's ask - Help the marshal's to run a safe stage Please protect: - Yourself - Others around you - The stage you are spectating at - Rallying - Motorsport Be Sure That: - The unexpected can happen - If you ignore the marshal's instructions the stage will be stopped 41

44 22.15 SUMMARY We hope, that the Rally Guide will be useful for you, that you can find here enough information concerning the 25. Rzeszów Rally. We cordially welcome to Rzeszów and we believe, that you will enjoy the rally and will have great memories of our event. 42

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