4x4 NEZ Championship stage 2,

Latvian Open Trophy-raid Championship

stage 2

“RUGAJI TROPHY 2014”

Additional Regulations

CONTENT:

1.PROGRAM

2.ORGANIZATION

3.COMPETITOR’S VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT

4.COURSE

5.RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY

6.APPLICATION AND DONATIONS

7.PROTESTS AND APPEALS

8.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  1. PROGRAM.
  2. 4x4 NEZ 2014 Trophy-raid Championship stage 2 and Latvian Open Trophy-raid Championship stage 2 “RUGAJI TROPHY 2014" (hereinafter - Competition) takes place in Latvia, Rugaji municipalitie, on May 20-22, 2014.

Participant registration and technical commission for ALL SPORT vehicle categories (TR1, TR2, TR3, OPEN and ATV) is on Friday, May 20, from 11:00 - 18:00, Rugāju region. Rugāji,”Bāze”(Medņu aplis); GPS coordinates: N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36.

All teams must receive a GPS tracking device (GPS “black box”) during registration on May20. Team takes full material responsibility of the tracking device.

1.2.Off-road racing lap“RUGAJI TROPHY DUBĻU ĒRGLIS 2014” – competition for any off-road vehicle takes place parallel to the stage of Competition – see attachment No 1.

1.3.A trophy-raid tourism competition“RUGAJI TROPHY TŪRISMA KAUSS 2014” – takes place parallel to the stage of Competition – see attachment No 2.

Friday, June 20:

11:00 - 18:00 Participant registration, sport vehicle categories TR1, TR2, TR3, OPEN and ATV*

13:00 - 20:00 Technical commission (arrival for technical commission within 30 minutes after administrative commission, the exact time of arrival will be stated during the administrative commission)

*Exact time of administrative commission will be published on: and on May 15.

20:15 - The first meeting of jury.

20:30 - Publication of the Start List on the official information board at the first secretariat of the Competition Rugāju region. Rugāji,”Bāze”(Medņu aplis); GPS coordinates: N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36(Base).

21:00 - Briefing.

21:30 - Start of the first stage of Competition.

23:00 - Finish of the first teams.

00:30 - Meeting of jury.

Saturday, June 21:

8:00 - Announcement of preliminary results and publication of the Start List on the official board of information in the secretariat of the Competition in base, N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36, and on websites: and .

08:30 - Briefing in base.

09:00 - Start of the first team.

20:00 - Finish of the first team.

22:00 - Entertainment program at base.

00:30 - Meeting of jury.

Sunday, June 22:

8:30 - Announcement of preliminary results and publication of the Start List on the official board of information in the secretariat of the Competition in base, N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36, and on websites: and .

09:00 - Briefing.

09:30 - Start of the first team.

17:00 - Finish of the last team.

17:30 - Announcement of unofficial results on the official board in the secretariat of theCompetition in base, GPS coordinates, N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36.

18:00 - Publication of official results on the official board in the secretariat of the Competition and on websites: and .

18:30 - The medal ceremony at the base, N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36.

1.4.The Competition is organized in accordance with the regulations of 4x4 NEZ Championship 2014, National Sport Code of LAF (Latvian Automobile Federation), the regulations of Latvian Trophy-raid championship (LTC) 2014 and in accordance with these additional regulations.

  1. ORGANIZATION.

The Competition is organized by: member of LAF – Public benefit organisation “Sporta Klubs Rugāji", reg. No. 40008070932, address: Kurmenesstreet 45, Rugāji, LV-4570, phone:+371 29149202, e-mail: .

Director of the Competition - Jānis Auziņš (LV), GSM +371 29149202

Head of the Jury – Indulis Vīdušs (LV), GSM +371 29545328

Steward of the Meeting - Gediminas Grigaitis (LT), GSM +370 69811001

Steward of the Meeting - (EE) will be announced later

Steward of the Meeting - (RUS) will be announced later

Technical commissar - Māris Podiņš (LV), GSM +371 29510940

Clerk of the Course - Jānis Zaremba (LV), GSM +371 29681092

Competitors Referee - Reinis Žogots(LV), GSM +37128633947

Secretary of the Meeting – Liene Vīduša (LV), GSM +371 29459846

Medical assistancewill be announced later

  1. COMPETITOR’S VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.
  2. Any individual who has attained the age of 16 years and has Latvian Trophy-raid competitor’s full season license or full season license of Trophy-raid competitor in other member state can participate in the Competition. One time license can be obtained on the day of the Competition at the registration (price EUR 15). The driver must have valid driving license of appropriate category.
  3. The categories of evaluation in the Competition are:

“TR1” – crew driving individually the vehicle of category TR1;

“TR2” – crew driving individually the vehicle of category TR2;

“TR3” – crew driving individually the vehicle of category TR3;

“Open” – crew driving individually the vehicle of category Open;

“ATV” (quadricycles) Competitors makes a team of two ATV’s.

“TEAM COMPETITION” – two or three crews united, making a team, irrespective of categories.

3.3.Equipment.

Food and drinking water supply minima for each crew member (for 10 hours).

Clothing according to weather.

Digital camera with memory card or USB cable.

GPS, laptop (recommended).

All crew members must wear an orange vest with reflecting elements;

Each competitor must wear a safety helmet: According to Paragraph 15.2 of LTC regulations for competitions 2014.

The use of helmet is mandatory during the Competition in all SS. Acceptable types of helmets: helmets of motor sports with certification “E22” or higher as well as helmets with firm outer cover, with impact reducing filling (foam plastic, foam polystyrene etc), with inner lining, that is integral part of helmet and with air holes. It is also allowed to use helmets of rafting corresponding to standards EN 1078, EN 1077 or ASTM 2040, MTB helmets corresponding to standard Snell B 90, down hill or ice hockey helmets. It is forbidden to use construction site, cycling as well as all kinds of soft (textile) helmets.

3.4.Each vehicle participating in the Competition must be equipped with charger plug-in to ensure power supply for route control device.

3.5.There are two ways to receive the coordinates of control points:

from the documentation;

submitting the USB memory module (flash card) at the registration for electronic introduction of coordinates. Other information mediums (GPS devices, laptops, etc.) are not accepted!

  1. COURSE.
  2. Total distance of the Competition course is ~250 km or ~25 hours.
  3. Competitor’s task – to complete the track, made by the Competition organizer, in a defined period of time using the legend issued and the map, to find and complete all tasks in control points by driving the vehicle close to them. The complexity of driving close to object depends directly from the category of vehicle.
  1. RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY.
  2. During the race all vehicle movements must comply with road traffic regulations. Any damage caused to himself, to other competitor or other person is on competitor’s own liability.
  3. Signed entry form confirms that participant has become acquainted with “LTC regulations for competitions 2014”, “4X4 NEZ Championship 2014 Regulations”, and with regulations of the particular competition, fully agrees with them and undertakes to follow them.
  1. APPLICATION AND DONATIONS.
  2. Due tothe reducedentry fee(donation), allarriving atthe race"BASE" (Grouse circle)are obliged to purchaseentrance tickets(bracelets). Withoutbraceletsregistrationcompetitionswill not start.
  3. Amount of donation for categories TR1, TR2, TR3 and ”Open”, if submitted before May15 – with LAF license (or any other ASN license) EUR 90, without license LVL EUR 100 from one vehicle, after May15 –EUR 120, on the day of Competition –EUR 150.
  4. ATV (quadricycles), if submitted before May15, –EUR 35 from one ATV, afterMay15 – EUR 45, on the day of Competition –EUR 60.
  5. Donations can be made via bank transfer to the following account of the organizer: Sporta klubs Rugāji, Reg. Nr.40008070932, IBAN: LV19UNLA0050003479996, A/S SEB BANKA, SWIFT code: UNLALV2X. In the information field indicate the name of driver and the object of payment – donation to the organizer of “RUGAJI TROPHY 2014”.
  6. In the day of the Competition in case of delay of not more than 1 hour, competitor has to pay additional EUR 15.
  7. The organizer has the right to free (fully or partially) a participant from the obligation to pay donation.
  8. To apply for the Competition, participants must fulfil the entry form on and . If any questions arise about the registration, please call +371 26413903.
  9. If any questions arise about the payment via bank transfer, please call +371 26413903 (Martins).
  1. PROTESTS AND APPEALS.

Submission procedure of appeals and protests must be in accordance with LTC regulations for competitions 2014, National Sport Code of the LAF and Trophy–raid regulations of the competition; amount of financial guarantee for the protest EUR 100.

  1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
  2. Organizer guarantees parking place for technical cars and trailers near the base camp of the Competition. It is possible for tents It is possible ore to book rooms in guest houses in the surroundings of base and in the hotels of city Balvi - for detailed information, please visit . There will be outdoor cafeteria in the base providing meals for competitors and spectators (for additional payment).

Hotel Balvi phone + 371 64522307

holiday house +37129431926

holiday house +371 29104212

8.2.Information about competitors vehicles, evaluation, awarding and placement of advertising, see in LTC regulations 2014.

8.3.Information to the spectators available on the site of the Competition and on websites and . For any additional information about the Competition please call +371 26413903 (Martins).

Director of the Competition:03.02.2014/Jānis Auziņš/

Attachment No. 1

Regulations and road-book for

off-road racing lap

“RUGAJI TROPHY DUBĻU ĒRGLIS 2014”

OBLIGATION to use helmets for all crew members! Without helmets the crew will not be allowed to participate. Removal of helmet during race – disqualification. Allowed: helmets of motor and auto sports, as well as rafting and skateboarding.

OBLIGATION for all crew members to use an orange vest with reflecting elements so that participants can be noticed and recognized. It is forbidden to participate without the vests.

OBLIGATION to use ropes of at least 50mm in width around the trees during winching.

Anyone who wish to challenge themselves and their "iron horse" in the lap of mud, are welcome to participate in the mud racing lap “RUGAJI TROPHY DUBĻU ĒRGLIS 2014”, on June 21, 2014, in Rugāju region. Rugāji,”Bāze”(Medņu aplis); GPS coordinates: N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36.

  1. Any off-road vehicle with 4 wheel drive that is prepared to overcome the difficulties can participate in mud racing lap competition. There are two categories – “Mazais Dubļu Ērglis”/ “Small eagle of mud” – tyres up to 33’’; and “Lielais Dubļu Ērglis” / “Big eagle of mud” – tyres more than 33’’.
  2. Track: two types of trophy raid laps – modified and fully closed. For the delight of the spectators and also participants, there will be some extra difficult spots in the lap. If you don’t have a winch, in these places you’ll have to use footbridges, spades (don’t forget to fasten and secure them in your vehicle - for your own safety!), your own and your crew’s muscle strength and imagination. Each run will be evaluated separately.
  3. Plan:

Saturday, June 21.

7:00 - 9:00 Registration and technical commission (OBLIGATORY) in base, GPS coordinates: N 57’01,18, / E 27’12,36.

09:30 - Briefing in base, GPS coordinates: 57’01,18, / E 27’12,36.

10:00 - Start of the competition (disciplines – one heat (run) in carrier, two heats in mud lap).

18:00 - Finish

20:00 - Announcement of unofficial results on the official board in the secretariat of the Competition in base, 57’01,18, / E 27’12,36.

21:00 - Publication of official results on the official board in the secretariat of the Competition and on website: .

22:00 - Medal ceremony in recreation base, together with Tourism class.

  1. To apply for the Competition, participants must fulfil the entry form on and . If any questions arise about the registration, please call +371 26413903.
  2. Due tothe reducedentry fee(donation), allarriving atthe race"BASE" (Grouse circle)are obliged to purchaseentrance tickets(bracelets). Withoutbraceletsregistrationcompetitionswill not start.
  3. If application submitted before May 30, donation to organizers is EUR 35 from vehicle, EUR25 from ATV; after May 30 the amount of donation is EUR 45 from vehicle and EUR 35 from ATV. Payments must be performed via bank transfer - organizer: Sporta klubs Rugāji, Reg. Nr.:40008070932, IBAN: LV19UNLA0050003479996, A/S SEB BANKA, SWIFT code: UNLALV2X indicate the name of the pilot and the category (Big Eagle (Lielais ērglis) / Little Eagle (Mazais ērglis)) in the aim of the payment.
  4. The participation fee can be paid on the day of the competition, only then it will be EUR 60 from vehicle and EUR 50 from ATV.
  5. For any additional information about the Competition please call +371 26413903 (Martins) or +371 29149202 (Jānis).

Director of the Competition: 03.02.2014./Jānis Auziņš/

Attachment No. 2

REGULATIONS FOR LATVIAN TROPHY-RAID

TOURISM CUP STAGE 5 COMPETITION

“RUGAJI TROPHY TŪRISMAKAUSS 2013”

  1. PROGRAM.
  2. “RUGAJI TROPHY TŪRISMA KAUSS 2013” (hereinafter – Competition) takes place in Latviaon June 21, 2014, in Rugāju region. Rugāji,”Bāze”(Medņu aplis); GPS coordinates: N 57’01,18 / E 27’12,36.
  3. Plan:

Friday, June20.

11:00 - 22:00 - Participant registration.

12:00 - 23:30 - Technical

Saturday, June21.

8:00 - 09:30 - Participant registration.

8:00 - 09:45- Technical commission.

10:00 - Briefing.

10:30 - Start in the base.

19:00 - Finish of the last team.

20:00 - Announcement of unofficial results on the official board in the secretariat of the Competition in base, 57’01,18, / E 27’12,36.

21:00 - Publication of official results on the official board in the secretariat of the Competition and on website:

22:00 - Medal ceremony in recreation base, together with winners of “mud eagles”.

1.3.Competition is held in accordance with the regulations of Tourism cup “RUGAJI TROPHY TŪRISMA KAUSS 2014”.

  1. ORGANIZATION.

The Competition is organized by:member of LAF – Public benefit organisation “Sporta Klubs Rugāji", reg. No. 40008070932, address: Kurmenesstreet 45, Rugāji, LV-4570 tel. +371 29149202, e-mail: .

Director of the Competition - Jānis Auziņš (LV), GSM +371 29149202

Head of the Jury – Indulis Vīdušs (LV), GSM +371 29545328

Steward of the Meeting - Gediminas Grigaitis (LT), GSM +370 69811001

Steward of the Meeting - (EE) will be announced later

Steward of the Meeting - (RUS) will be announced later

Technical commissar - Māris Podiņš (LV), GSM +371 29510940

Clerk of the Course - Jānis Zaremba (LV), GSM +371 29681092

Competitors Referee - Reinis Žogots(LV), GSM +37128633947

Secretary of the Meeting – Liene Vīduša (LV), GSM +371 29459846

Medical assistance - will be announced later

  1. COMPETITOR’S VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT.
  2. Any individual can participate in this competition. Driver must have valid driving license of appropriate category.
  3. The vehicle must have valid sticker of annual technical inspection or other document proving that vehicle have gone through technical inspection and also valid OCTA policy.
  4. Participants of category AUTO participate individually (all kinds of self-trailing equipment allowed). Vehicles have two categories: Standard and Prepared.Standard – vehicles with little changes and improvement can have one of the following – winch, mud terrain tyres (MT), body lift system (example - if vehicle have only winch and no other improvements, it is considered Standard). Prepared – vehicles with more than one improvement – mud terrain tyres, winch, body lift system (example – if vehicle have winch and body lift system it is considered Prepared).ATV and MOTOR (quadricycles and motorcycles of all types) participate in teams of 2 to 4 participants.
  5. Equipment:

Food and drinking water supply (minimum) for each crew member (for 12 hours).

Clothing according to weather.

Digital camera with memory card or USB cable.

GPS, laptop (recommended).

Each vehicle participating in the Competition must be equipped with charger plug-in to ensure power supply for route control device.

Lamp, wire rope for towing and maps of Balvi, Rugāji, region.

  1. COURSE.
  2. Total distance of Competition course is ~250 km or ~10 hours.
  3. Competitor’s task – to accomplish the race in the track, made by the Competition organizer, ina defined period of time using the legend, the indications and the map; to find and complete all tasks in control points by driving vehicle close to them and take a picture, if it is asked. To accomplish all kinds of tasks given.
  1. RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY.
  2. During the race all vehicle movements must comply with road traffic regulations. Any damage caused to himself, to other competitor or other person is on competitor’s own liability.
  3. Signed entry form confirms that participant has become acquainted with regulations of RUGAJI TROPHY 2014 Tourism cup, fully agrees with them and undertakes to follow them.
  4. Organizer can announce any restrictions that participants must obey.
  1. APPLICATION AND DONATIONS.
  2. Due tothe reducedentry fee(donation), allarriving atthe race"BASE" (Grouse circle)are obliged to purchaseentrance tickets(bracelets). Withoutbraceletsregistrationcompetitionswill not start.
  3. Donation for all vehicle categoriesbefore May 30 – EUR 55 from one vehicle, after May 30 –EUR 65, on the day of Competition –EUR 75. Participation fee (donation) for ATV and MOTO categoriesbefore May 30 – EUR 35 from one vehicle, after May 30 –EUR 45, on the day of Competition – EUR 50.
  4. To apply for the Competition, participants must fulfil the entry form on and . For any additional information about the Competition please call +371 29149202.
  5. Payments via bank transfer - Sporta klubs Rugāji, Reg. Nr.40008070932, IBAN: LV19UNLA0050003479996, A/S SEB BANKA, SWIFT code: UNLALV2X indicating the name of the pilot, category and the aim of the payment - donation to the organizer of "RUGAJI TROPHY 2014".
  1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Participants can find a place for overnight stay in the guest houses near base and in hotels of city Balvi - for detailed information, please visit- . There will be outdoor cafeteria in the base providing meals for competitors and spectators (for additional payment).

Hotel Balvi phone + 371 64522307

holiday house +37129431926

holiday house +371 29104212

Information to the spectators available on the site of the Competition and on websites and .

For any additional information about the Competition please call: +371 29149202(Jānis) or +371 26413903 (Martins).

Director of the Competition: 03.02.2014/Jānis Auziņš/