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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 2. RALLY OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS 2.1 2.2 2.3 Permanent postal and visitors’ addresses / phone / fax Rally H.Q. (before and during the event) Key Officials
3. MEDIA CENTRE 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4. RALLY H.Q. 5. CITY PLANS 5.1 5.2 6. PR ACTIVITIES 7. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS 8. RALLY PROGRAMME 9. STEWARDS’ MEETINGS 10. ITINERARY 10.1 10.2 Leg1, Leg 2 and Leg 3 Itinerary compared to previous years Map of Lemesos Tulip / road connections to the airport Layout of media centre Organisation Chart & Contacts Facilities and services at the media centre WRC Standings Teams’ media contacts
11. SERVICE PARK 11.1 11.2 12. ENTRY LIST 2 Layout Required facilities
13. SHAKEDOWN 13.1 13.2 Location Shakedown map
14. ADMINISTRATIVE CHECK 15. SCRUTINEERING / SEALING AND MARKING 15.1 15.2 Location, Schedule Layout of scrutineering area
16. START PROCEDURE 16.1 16.2 Ceremonial Start Layout of starting area
17. FINISH PROCEDURE 17.1 17.2 Finish Procedure Layout of Finish area
18. HELICOPTER USE 18.1 18.2 18. TYRES 20. FUEL 20.1 20,2 Fuel Regulations Fuel Order form Registration procedure Helicopter registration form
21. PASSES AND PLATES 22. MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS 23. SPORTING REGULATIONS 24. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 25. HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS 25.1 Contact details for person / company in charge for hospitality arrangements 3
26. MEDIA COVERAGE 27. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICE 28. OVERVIEW MAPS 29. SPECTATORS 29.1 Details of spectator facilities, packs
30. GENERAL FACTS 30.1 30.2 30.3 30.4 30.5 Documentation Visas Sunrise / Sunset – Temperature Medical Merchandise
31. INFORMATION ABOUT CYPRUS 32. LEMESOS – THE HOST CITY 33. BREIF EVENT HISTORY 34. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE RALLY
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1. INTRODUCTION
WELCOME FROM CHRISTOS KYRIAKIDES, CLERK OF THE COURSE.
On behalf of the organising committee, I should like to welcome you to the Cyprus Rally 2005. This year, for the first time in its history the Cyprus Rally has acquired a permanent home. The brand new Palais des Sports, built by the Cyprus Sports Organisation on the outskirts of Lemesos, will house the Service Park, Media Centre and Rally Headquarters. Our new Rally Village is conveniently situated just to the north of the city, only two kilometres from motorway exit 28 along the B8 Platres road (on the route to the first stages on Days 1 and 2). We have also moved Shakedown to an area a few kilometres further along the B8 and its proximity to the Palais des Sports means that the cars will use the main Service Park for Shakedown servicing, thus obviating the Teams’ decamping for the morning. This Rally Guide contains all the information you need to ensure that your visit to Cyprus is trouble-free. However, should you require further information or assistance, please contact either the Rally Secretariat or the Press Office. Irrespective of whether you are an old friend returning or a first time visitor, all of us at the Cyprus Rally look forward to welcoming you to Lemesos next month.
Christos Kyriakides, Clerk of the Course, Cyprus Rally 2005
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2. RALLY OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
PERMANENT POSTAL AND VISITORS’ ADDRESS
CAA OFFICE (up to Sunday 8.5.2005)
Tel: +357 22 31 32 33 Fax: +357 22 31 34 82
12, Chr. Mylona Street CY-2014, Nicosia, CYPRUS
Internet Official Website: http://www.cyprusrally.org E-mail: caa@cytanet.com.cy
As from Tuesday 10.5.05 Rally office moves to Rally Headquarters:-
Rally H.Q. (as from Tuesday 10.5.2004)
Tel: +357 25 87 22 11 Fax: +357 22 31 35 11
Lemesos Palais des Sports
Internet Official Website: http://www.cyprusrally.org E-mail: caa@cytanet.com.cy
Rally Headquarters during the Event:Tuesday, May 10th Wednesday, May 11th Thursday, May 12th Friday, May 13th Saturday, May 14th Sunday, May 15th Monday, May 16th 09:00 – 20:00 09:00 – 20:00 07:00 – 22:00 06:00 – 23:00 06:00 – 23:00 06:00 – 23:00 08:00 – 13:00
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KEY OFFICIALS
Clerk of the Course
Christos Kyriakides
Deputy Clerks of the Andros Karaolides, Nayia Course: Kontopoulou, Koullis Loizides ASN Scrutineer
George Papadakis
Competitors’ Relations Officers:
Costas Theocharides, Paul Michaelides
Press Relations Officer: ASN Safety Officer:
Tony Christodoulou Loucas Loucaides
Chief Medical Officer:
Dr Pambis Nicolaides
Route Coordinator:
Demetris Ioannou
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3. MEDIA CENTRE
Layout of Media Centre available as separate document.
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The Cyprus Rally has this year found a new home and for the first time all elements of the Rally; The Service Park, Headquarters and the Media Centre will be housed in a brand new complex that has been built by the Cyprus Athletic Association. The complex is on three floors and the Media Centre will be located on the ground floor, with its own entrance and parking facilities. With easy access to the Service Park and the interview area, which is approximately a 5 minute walk away. We will be posting tulips from the main motorway to the Centre on our website so you cannot get lost. Once into the centre sign posts will direct you to the Media Centre and the Media car park Accreditation will be in the Reception area of the Media Centre which will also house the Information Area, Results, Information Board and the Official Notice Board
Accreditation Hours: Tuesday, May 10th Wednesday, May 11th Thursday, May 12th 13:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours
Media Centre Hours: Tuesday, May 10th Wednesday, May 11th Thursday, May 12 Friday, May 13
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13:00 – 18:00 hours 09:00 – 18:00 hours 09:00 – 18:00 hours 07:30 – 24:00 hours 07:30 – 24:00 hours 06:00 – 24:00 hours 09:00 – 12:00 hours
Saturday, May 14th Sunday, May 15th Monday, May 16
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ORGANISATION CHART AND CONTACTS Press Officer: Pre-event Telephone Pre event Fax Mobile Telephone E-mail Tony Christodoulou + 357 22 81 88 84 +357 22 87 36 32 +357 99 69 36 86 pressoffice@actionprgroup.com tony.c@actionprgroup.com On event telephone (09.05.05) On event fax (09.05.05)
+357 25 87 22 33
+357 25 87 22 44
Accreditation Officer/Depute Press Office Pre-event Telephone Pre event Fax Mobile Telephone E-mail
Koulla Charalambous + 357 22 81 88 84 +357 22 87 36 34 +357 99 69 73 09 pressoffice@actionprgroup.com koulla@actionprgroup.com
On event telephone (09.05.05) On event fax (09.05.05)
+357 25 87 22 33
+357 25 87 22 44
Press Office Staff
Ella Bailey (English) Neil Perkins (English) George Andrianopoulos (English) Louis Eleftheriou (Greek) Dinos Tselepos (Greek)
On event telephone (09.05.05) On event fax (09.05.05)
+357 25 87 22 33
+357 25 87 22 44
Please note that the press office will also be housed within the Media Centre, as will the offices of the Press Officer. You are always welcome to come and see us, even if you don’t need any help. We are there to assist you in any way possible. Kopiaste, Greek for WELCOME
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FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE MEDIA CENTRE
Colour Processing facilities
We are not obliged to provide this facility with the Media Centre, but information about facilities within the area of the Media Centre will be available at Accreditation
Private Telephone and ISDN Lines It is possible to have your own telephone or ISDN line installed in any area within the Media Centre. If you require a line, please use the form in Rally Guide 1 (which is on our website www.cyprusrally.org) and return it NO LATER THAN 30TH APRIL 2005 The Press Officer Cyprus Rally 2003 PO Box 24676 Nicosia, Cyprus Or e-mail to: pressoffice@actionprgroup.com Hire of Mobile Telephones It is not possible to hire mobile telephones in Cyprus. However the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority - and one of our sponsors - provides a service called “soeasy”. The connection packs and charge cards can be purchased at any newspaper kiosks. You should, however, check with your telecommunications authority as to whether your mobile will be blocked in Cyprus. The cost of ‘soeasy’ connection packs is C£15. Telephone and Fax The Communications Room will this year be equipped with three telephones, two faxes and eight data transmission lines properly equipped for transmission via modem. Computer System The Results System is provided by ISCT and is located in an open area in the Main Press Room. Six results computers and printers are installed for use by all accredited media. Also in this area are two other computers with Internet connection. Information Area An Information area will be housed within the reception area of the Media Centre, where there will also be Official Notice and Message Boards. Rally results, information from the road, (which will also be place on the rally website) FIA Communications and FIA Press Conference transcripts will also be available here.
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Wire Sending Area The wire sending area is located off the Main Press room and will be equipped with 10 ISDN (with two outlets to each box) lines and 10 telephone lines, 220 electric sockets and extension leads, with seating for up to 30 photographers This area is for use by photographers only and the facilities are available strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Lockers There are 20 lockers in the Main Press Room for use by photographers. The distribution of the lockers is strictly on a first-come-first-served basis and a deposit of C£20 will be asked, returnable at the end of the rally on return of the locker keys. Weather Forecast (Information provided by the Cyprus Meteorological Office)
The average temperatures are as follows:
Lemesos: Mean maximum temperature = 26.4c (79.5F) Mean minimum temperature = 15.6c (60.1F) Mean daily sunshine = 10.8 hours Troodos: Mean maximum temperature = 22.6c (72.7F0 Mean minimum temperature = 13.0c (55.4F) Mean daily sunshine = 9.5 hours
A daily weather forecast will be posted on the Official Notice Board at 09:00
Internet site All information relevant to the rally is posted on the official Internet site: www.cyprusrally.org.cy
Press Conferences The Pre-event press conference will be held within the Media Centre on Thursday morning at 12:00 The Post-event press conference will be held within the Media Centre on Sunday afternoon at 16:30.
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2005 WRC RESULTS Rallye Automobile Monte Carlo 20 – 23 January 2005 1 Sébastian Loeb/Daniel Elena 2 Toni Gardemeister/Jakke Honkanen 3 Gilles Panizzi/Hervé Panizzi 4 Markko Märtin/Michael Park 5 Marcus Grönholm/Timo Rautiainen 6 Manfred Stohl/Ilka Minor 7 Harri Rovanperä/Risto Pietiläinen 8 Roman Kresta/Jan Tomanek Junior WRC 1 Kris Meeke/Chris Patterson 2 Kosti Katajamaki/Timo Alanne 3 Alan Scorcioni/Silvio Stefanelli 4 Daniel Sordo/Marc Marti 5 Luca Betti/Giovanni Agnese 6 Per-Gunnar Andersson/Jonas 7 8
Andersson Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh Pavel Valousek/Pierangelo Scalvini
Citroën Xsara WRC Ford Focus RS WRC 04 Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 Peugeot 307 WRC Peugeot 307 WRC Citroën Xsara WRC Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 Ford Focus RS WRC 04
4h13m05.6s 4h16m03.9s 4h16m45.7s 4h18m33.3s 4h20m39.4s 4h21m14.5s 4h21m24.9s 4h22m23.7s
Citroën C2 Suzuki Ignis Suzuki Ignis Citroën C2 Renault Clio Suzuki Ignis Suzuki Ignis Suzuki Ignis
4h35m55.6s 4h36m10.1s 4h37m35.8s 4h38m22.1s 4h39m19.2s 4h39m55.8s 4h40m46.9s 4h41m10.4s
Uddeholm Swedish Rally 10 – 13 February 2005 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Petter Solberg/Phil Mills Markko Märtin/Michael Park Toni Gardemeister/Jakke Honkanen Harri Rovanperä/Risto Pietiläinen Henning Solberg/Cato Menkerud Daniel Carlsson/Mattias Andersson Gigi Galli/Guido D’Amore Roman Kresta/Jan Tomanek Subaru Impreza WRC 2004 Peugeot 307 WRC Ford RS Focus WRC 04 Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 Ford RS Focus WRC 04 Peugeot 307 WRC Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 Ford Focus RS WRC 04 3h99m52.1s 3h03m03.2s 3h04m06.8s 3h04m18.5s 3h04m21.9s 3hofm34.6s 3h04m56.1s 3h05m31.1s
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Production Car WRC
1 2 3 4 5 6 Toshihiro Arai/Tony Sircombe Angelo Medeghini/Barbara Capoferre Fabio Frisiero/Giovanni Agnese Xavier Pons/Julia Oriol Fumio Nutahara/Satoshi Hayashi Riccardo Errani/Stefano Casadio Subaru Impreza WRC Spec C Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Subaru Impreza WRX Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 3h15m51.9s 3h33m40.9s 3h34m05.6s 3h46m502.s 3h54m47.0s 4h16m24.1s
Corona Rally Mexico 10 - 13 March 2005
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Petter Solberg/Phil Mills Marcus Grönholm/Timo Rautiainen Markko Märtin/Michael Park Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena Harri Rovanperä/Risto Pietiläinen Toni Gardemeister/Jakke Honkanen Antony Warmbold/Michael Orr Gilles Panizzi/Hervé Panizzi Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 Peugeot 307 WRC Peugeot 307 WRC Citroën Xsara WRC Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 Ford Focus RS WRC 04 Ford Focus RS WRC 04 Mitsubishi Lancer WR05 3h41m06.2s 3h41m40.7s 3h42m44.5s 3h44m57.3s 3h45m04.3s 3h45m11.8s 3h47m07.2s 3h46m07.9s
Junior WRC
1 2 3 4 Guy Wilks/Phil Pugh Per-Gunnar Andersson/Jonas Andersson Luca Cecchettini/Massimo Daddoveri Pavel Valousek/Pierangelo Scalvini Suzuki Ignis Suzuki Ignis Renault Clio Suzuki Ignis 4h03m00.1s 4h12m04.4s 4h39m12.1s 4h39m22.1s
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Teams’ Media Contacts Team Citroën Total 19 allée des Marronnieèrs BP 3557 78035 Versailles Cedex France Tel: +33 13084 0404 Fax: +33 13084 0270 Internet: www.citroen.com Team Principal: Guy Frequelin PR Officer: Denis Huile Press Officer: Marie-Pierre Rossi Tel: +33 1 5879 7154 Fax: +33 1 5879 7174 Tel: +33 1 5879 7295 Fax: +33 1 5879 7174 GSM: +33 6 7687 0212 E-mail: mariepierre.rossi@mpsa.com 1989 2004 (Sebastien Loeb) 2003 and 2004 Michelin
Team established: Drivers’ World Championship: Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
BP-Ford World Rally Team
Dovenby Hall, Dovenby Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0PN England Tel: +44 1900 828 888 Fax: +44 1900 823 823 E-mail: info@m-sport.co.uk Internet: www.fordrallysport.com
Team Principal: Malcolm Wilson Press & PR Officer: Mark Wilford
Tel: +44 1926 643 088 Fax: +44 1926 643 016 GSM+ +44 7770 756 214 E-mail: mwilford@ford.com 1996 (M-Sport)
1979 (Bjorn Waldegard), 1981 (Ari Vatanen)
Team established: Drivers’ World Championships: Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
2003 and 2004 Michelin
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Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports (MMSP)
Leigh Road, Swift Valley
Rugby CV21 1DS, England Tel: +44 1788 537 788 Fax: +44 1788 537 588 E-mail: info@mitsubishi-motorsports.co.uk
Internet: www.mitsubishi-motors.com
President & Head of Motorsport: Isao Torii Press Officer: Dawn Manwaring
Tel: +49 (0) 6147 203 132 Fax: +49 (0) 6147 203 599 GSM: +49 (0) 172 699 7592 E-mail: d.manwaring@mitsubishi-motorsports.com
Team established: Drivers’ World Championships: Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
1974
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 (Tommi Makinen)
1998 Pirelli
Marlboro Peugeot Total
3 rue Latécoère, BP 68 78143 Vèlizy Cedex, France Tel: +33 1 30 70 23 92 Fax: +33 1 30 70 22 97 Internet: www.peugeot.com
Sport Director: Jean-Pierre Nicolas PR Officer: Jean-Claude Lefebvre
Tel: +33 1 30 70 20 60 Fax: +33 1 30 70 20 65 GSM: +336 8384 3616 E-mail: jc.lefebvre@peugeot.com Tel: +33 1 30 70 20 62 Fax: +33 1 30 70 20 65 GSM: +33 6 07 78 55 38 E-mail: apeuvergne@csi.com 1982 1985 (Timo Salonen), 1986 (Juha Kankkunen), 2000 (Marcus Grönholm), 2002 (Marcus Grönholm) 1985, 1986, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Pirelli
Press Attaché: Annick Peuvergne
Team established: Drivers’ World Championships:
Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
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Subaru World Rally Team
Acorn Way, Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 3ER England Tel: +44 1295 273 355 Fax: +44 1295 271 188 E-mail: enquiries@swrt.com Internet: www.swrt.com
Team Principal: David Lapworth PR Manager: Stephen Webb
Tel: +44 1295 269 933 Fax: +44 1295 269 944 E-mail: stephen.webb@swrt.com Tel: +44 1295 754 219 Fax: +44 1295 269 944 GSM: +44 7736 392 532 E-mail: katie.tweedle@swrt.com 1989 1995 (Colin McRae), 2001 (Richard Burns), 2003 (Petter Solberg) 1995, 1996 and 1997 Pirelli
Press Officer: Katie Tweedle
Team established: Drivers’ World Championships: Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
Škoda Motorsport
869 Vaclava Klementa, 29360 Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic Tel: +420 326 817 452 Fax: +420 326 722 204 E-mail: motorsport@skoda-auto.com Internet: www.skoda-auto.com
Team Principal: Martin Muelhmeier Press & PR Officer: Roman Meliska
Tel: +420 326 811 789 Fax: +420 326 812 302 GSM: +420 604 292 193 E-mail: roman.meliska@skoda-auto.cz 1969 0 0 Michelin
Team established: Drivers’ World Championships: Manufacturers’ titles: Tyres:
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4. RALLY H.Q.
Layout of Rally H.Q. available as separate document.
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5. CITY PLANS
Map of Lemesos (showing H.Q. location, Service Park, etc) available as separate document.
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Tulip or road connections from airport Diagrams from Larnaca airport will be included in the Auxiliary Road Book to be issued at Preliminary Documentation.
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6. PR ACTIVITIES
FIA Pre-event Press Conference: Thursday, May 12th: 12:00at the Media Centre, (adjacent to the Service Park). The FIA Media Delegate will select a maximum of six people (drivers, co-drivers, team managers, engineers etc.) to be in attendance. Start of the Rally: Ceremonial Start: Thursday, May 12th: starting at 20:30 at Lemesos Promenade. There will be entertainment and a VIP gala evening on the Old Port Pier, just adjacent to the start ramp. End of Day 1 and 2 Press Conferences: At the ISC facility in the Service Park at the end of each leg Finish of the Rally: Sunday, 15th May: 15:17 at the podium on Lemesos Promenade, followed by the Prizegiving ceremony FIA Post-event Press Conference Sunday, 15th May: 16:30 at the Media Centre, (adjacent to the Service Park). The first three overall crews and a representative of the winning manufacturer will be in attendance. Post-rally Beach Party: Sunday, 15 May: 21:00 on the beach in front of the Four Seasons Hotel. There will be a DJ and lots of fun. This is subject to weather conditions – but if it changes, we shall let you know during the rally.
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7. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS
7.1 Contact details for reservations
All accommodation arrangements will be taken care of by our booking office which will
arrange these centrally. For booking form and contact details contact
Yioula Kyriakides Tel: +357 25 343 111
Travelscope
Fax:+357 25 345 834
E-mail: yioula@travelscope.com.cy
We recommend that all competitors specify their needs as soon as possible so that the relevant bookings are made in time.
BOOKING FORM FOR ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS Name of the team of company Name of the driver or guest Name of the co-driver or guest Contact person Address
Tel: Fax: Mobile: e-mail: Required accommodation: Arrival:
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8. RALLY PROGRAMME
OPENING DATE FOR ENTRIES DATE OF ISSUING THE ROAD BOOK CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES DATE OF RECONNAISSANCE
SS 13 & 16 SS 14 & 17 SS 15 & 18 Thursday 10.3.2005 – 12:00 hours Wednesday 20.4.2005 – 16:00 hours
Wednesday 6.4.2005 – 16:00 hours Tuesday 10.5.2005: Vavatsinia – Mandra Kambiou Machairas – Agioi Vavatsinias Kellaki - Foinikaria
SS 1 & 4 SS 2 & 5 SS 3 & 6 SS 7 & 10 SS 8 & 11 SS 9 & 12
Wednesday 11.5.2005: Lagoudera - Spilia Kourdali - Asinou Asinou – Agios Theodoros Platres – Saittas Foini - Koilinia Galatareia – Pentalia
DATE AND PLACE OF SHAKEDOWN
Priority 1 Drivers
Place Date & Time Palodeia Thursday 12.5.2005 08:00 – 11:00 hours
Priority 1 & Priority 2 Drivers
Place Date & Time Palodeia Thursday 12.5.2005 09:30 – 11:00 hours
Priority 3 Drivers
Place Date & Time Palodeia Thursday 12.5.2005 11:00 – 14:00 hours
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DATE OF SCRUTINEERING AND MARKING & SEALING
Priority 1 Cars
Place Date & Time Service Park Wednesday 11.5.2005 16:00 – 18:00 hours
Non-Priority 1 Cars
Place Date & Time Government Test Centre , Polemidhia Thursday 12.5.2005 From 14:00 hours (according to the timetable to be published at preliminary documentation)
DATE OF PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTATION
Place Date & Time
Rally H.Q Tuesday 10.5.2005 09:00 – 18:00 hours
DATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKS
Priority 1 Cars
Place Date & Time Rally H.Q Wednesday 11.5.2005 By arrangement with the teams
Non-Priority 1 Cars
Place Date & Time Government Test Centre , Polemidhia Thursday 12.5.2005 From 14:00 hours (according to the timetable to be published at Preliminary Documentation)
DATE OF THE TEAM MANAGERS BRIEFING
Place Date & Time
Rally H.Q Wednesday 11.5.2005 16:00 hours
DATE OF THE FIA PRE-RALLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Place Date & Time
Media Centre Thursday 12.5.2005 12:30 hours
DATE OF THE DOCTORS’ MEETING
Place Date & Time
Rally HQ Thursday 12.5.2005 12:00 hours
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FIRST STEWARDS’ MEETING
Place Date & Time
Rally HQ Thursday 12.5.2005 15:00 hours
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE LIST OF DRIVERS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE START
Place Date & Time
Rally HQ Thursday 12.5.2005 18:30 hours
DATE OF THE HELICOPTER PILOTS’ MEETING
Place Date & Time Place Date & Time
Rally HQ Thursday 12.5.2005 19:00 hours Lemesos Promenade Thursday 12.5.2005 20:30 hours
DATE AND PLACE OF THE CEREMONIAL START OF THE RALLY STARTING DATE OF THE RALLY
Place Date & Time
Service Park Friday 13.5.2005 08:30 hours
LOCATIONS OF THE START AND FINISH OF THE VARIOUS LEGS
Leg 1
Leg 2
Leg 3
Friday 13.5.2005 Start – Service Park Finish – Service Park Saturday 14.5.2005 Start – Service Park Finish – Service Park Sunday 15.5.2005 Start – Service Park Finish – Service Park
FINISHING DATE OF THE RALLY
Date & Time
Sunday 15.5.2005 15:17 hours
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DATE OF FINAL CHECKS
Place Date & Time Place Date & Time
6, Attiki Street, Lemesos Sunday 15.5.2005 16:15 hours Rally HQ Leg 2 Friday 13.5.2005 20:30 hours Leg 3 Saturday 14.5.2005 20:30 hours Rally HQ Sunday 15.5.2005 19:00 hours
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE RE-START LISTS
DATE AND TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THE PROVISIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION
Place Date & Time
PRIZE GIVING
Place Date & Time Place Date Place Date
Finish Podium Sunday 15.5.2005 15:20 hours Rally Office Up to Sunday 8.5.2005 Rally H.Q. For the period 10.5.2005 – 16.5.2005
OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
HEADQUARTERS AND RALLY OFFICE CAA OFFICE Tel: +357 22 31 32 33 (permanent office up to Sunday Fax: +357 22 31 34 82
8.5.2005)
12, Chr. Mylona Street CY-2014, Nicosia, CYPRUS
Internet Official Website: http://www.cyprusrally.org E-mail: caa@cytanet.com.cy
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Rally H.Q. (as from Tuesday 10.5.2005)
Tel: +357 25 87 22 11 Fax: +357 22 31 35 11
Lemesos Palais des Sports
Internet Official Website: http://www.cyprusrally.org E-mail: caa@cytanet.com.cy
PRESS OFFICE
Rally Centre – LEMESOS PALAIS DES SPORTS Hours of Accreditation Centre: Tuesday 10th May 2005 Wednesday 11th May 2005 Thursday 12th May 2005 13:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours
Hours of Media Centre: Tuesday 10th May 2005 Wednesday 11th May 2005 Thursday 12th May 2005 Friday 13th May 2005 Saturday 14th May 2005 Sunday 15th May 2005 Monday 16th May 2005 13:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours 09:00 – 20:00 hours 07:30 – 24:00 hours 07:30 – 24:00 hours 06:00 – 24:00 hours 09:00 – 12:00 hours
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9. STEWARDS’ MEETINGS
The Stewards’ Meetings will be held at the Rally H.Q. at Lemesos Palais des Sports. The Schedule will be approved at the First Stewards’ Meeting.
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10. ITINERARY
Itinerary available as separate document.
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ITINERARY COMPARISON TABLE
Stage Comparison Chart
SS
Location
Previously Used – 2004
Previously Used
1&4 2&5 3&6 SS7&10 SS8&11 SS9&12 SS13&16 SS14&17 SS15&18
Lagoudera - Spilia Kourdali - Asinou Asinou – Agios Theodoros Platres - Saittas Foini - Koilinia Galatareia – Pentalia Vavatsinia – Mandra Kambiou Machairas – Ag. Vavatsinias Kellaki - Foinikaria
2004 – Same – SS 1&4 2004 – Same – SS 2&5 2004 – Same – SS 3&6 2004 – Same – SS7&10 2004 – Same – SS8&11 2004 – Same – SS9&12 2004 – Same – SS13&16 2004 – Same – SS14&17 2004 – Same – SS15&18
2003 – Same – SS2 2003 – Same – SS5 2003 – Partly – SS6 2002 – Same – SS8 2003 – Same – SS9 2003 – Partly – SS10 2003 – Partly – SS13 2003 – Same – SS14 2003 – Same – SS15
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11. SERVICE PARK
Layout of Service Park available as separate document.
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Service Location There will be one Service Park along the rally route and will be located at the Lemesos Palais des Sports with the Rally H.Q. The GPS reference for the Service Park is : N 34 39 292° and E 32 59 831° Access Service plates and auxiliary plates will be issued according to WRC Regulations Art. 4.5. The number of service plates allowed is included in the entry fee. Service vehicles are allowed to enter the Service Park only if they are identified with Service Plates affixed on the vehicle as instructed by the organizer. For access to the Auxiliary Parking vehicles must carry an Auxiliary plate. The plates must be affixed on the vehicle as instructed by the organizer. Auxiliary plates are included in the entry fee for Manufacturers WRC-teams and other Entrants. Access Times to the Service Park Friday, May 6th Saturday, May 7th Sunday, May 8th Monday, May 9th Tuesday, May 10
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08:00 to 20:00 hours 08:00 to 20:00 hours 08:00 to 20:00 hours 08:00 to 20:00 hours 07:00 to 21:00 hours 05:00 to 21:00 hours 06:00 to 23:00 hours 05:00 to 23:00 hours 05:00 to 23:00 hours 04:00 to 20:00 hours 06:00 to 18:00 hours
Wednesday, May 11 Thursday, May 12th Friday, May 13th Saturday, May 14th Sunday, May 15th Monday, May 16th
Facilities at the Service Park Organisers have foreseen the following facilities at the Service Area venue for the competitors:
General Security / General Lighting / Public Toilets / Drinkable Water / Waste Collection / Waste oil tank
Type of Surface The service park will be located on asphalt. TC IN/OUT with numbers The Service Park TC In/Out numbers are mentioned in the Road Book.
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Extra facilities at the Service Park Please complete the following order form:
TEAM SERVICE AREA RESPONSIIBLE CONTACT DETAILS
REQUIRED FACILITIES: Ø Extra Toilets (how many, period of use). Toilets are charged at CYP300.00 for one week. …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… Ø Dedicated lighting (type, power, etc). Please notify your requirements to: Mr Rajtila Michael, Toplak Gesellschaft mb.H e-mail:Rajtona@toplak.com www.toplak.com Hauptstrasse 107 A-2384 BREITENFURT Tel +43 22 39 50 58 Fax + 43 22 39 50 48
Ø Extra Security – Please note that extra security service is charged at CYP4.5 + VAT per hour per person. Mr Michael Michael 17 Sophocleous Street Group4 Securitas (Cyprus) Ltd P O Box 23989 CY-1687 Nicosia e-mail: Tel. +357 22 745 300 m.Michael@group4.com.cy Fax. +357 22 424 832 Ø Telephone lines ……………………………………………………………….. Ø Oil Collection Service …………………………………………………………. Ø Others (please indicate) ……………………………………………………………………………………
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PLEASE INFORM THE ORGANISERS OF THE ABOVE THE SOONEST POSSIBLE
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12. ENTRY LIST
Entry List available as separate document.
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13. RECONNAISSANCE
Summary of Present Regulations and specific instructions valid for the event.
Procedure for Registration
Reconnaissance material will be available for competitors at the Rally Secretariat on Tuesday 10th May. When signing for the material the competitor must give the organizer an information sheet including details of the reconnaissance car, mobile phone and/or place where the competitor is accommodated. The reconnaissance ID badges must be attached to the reconnaissance car both on the windscreen (up in the middle) and on the left and the right rear side windows and kept visible for the whole duration of the reconnaissance period.
Specific and/or national restrictions
A maximum speed limit of 80 km/h is imposed for all special stages during reconnaissance unless a lower limit is indicated by traffic signs placed by the organizer. The competitors must drive in a manner that does not endanger or inconvenience other traffic or people living near the stages. The organizer will control speeds used as well as the manner of driving during reconnaissance. The police may also set up controls along the route and will penalize all traffic infringements according to the Traffic Laws of Cyprus. In Cyprus the use of radar detectors is forbidden and if a competitor is found using a detector during the reconnaissance or the competition, may be penalized by the Stewards.
Duration
Except when a waiver is granted, the reconnaissance for all competitors must take place within the rally schedule as outlined in Art. 9.2. of the supplementary regulations. Any crew found to be in breach of this rule will be reported to the Stewards who may impose a penalty as indicated in Articles 152 and 153 of the International Sporting Code. Reconnaissance should take place between 10:15 – 18:30 hours on Tuesday 10th May, 2005 and 07:00 – 16:30 hours on Wednesday, 11th May 2005 according to a timetable which specifies when groups of competitors may commence their reconnaissance of each special stage. The Organisers will ensure that each driver does not cover the same special stage more than twice. There shall be control marshals at the start and the finish of each special stage. Further checks may also be carried out during each special stage. Any FIA first priority driver/co-driver visiting the region of a rally at any time other than for the rally must advise the Organisers and the FIA in advance of his/her visit, except where the priority driver/co-driver is known to live in this area. Any breach of the above rules (a) and (b) will entail the application of one of the sanctions provided for in article 152 of the Code unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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Any driver may take part in reconnaissance for a rally with a view to taking part in the following year’s Championship. The regulations on reconnaissance must be respected entirely. The driver must pay a free of Euro500.00 for taking part in this reconnaissance.
Fitting of Speed control checking devices A system for controlling the speed in reconnaissance by means of GPS will be fitted on all the cars. This will be fitted at Rally HQ on Tuesday 10th May, 2005 between 09:00 – 14:00 hours by ERTF.
Reconnaissance Schedule available as separate document.
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14. SHAKEDOWN
Location The Shakedown for Priority 1 & 2 cars will take place in the area of Palodeia and is approximately 6 kms from the paddock area (service park). Timetable Shakedown for Priority 1, 2 & 3 drivers will take place on Thursday 12th May, 2005 from 08:00 to 11:00 for Priority 1 drivers, from 09:30 to 11:00 hours for Priority 2 Drivers and from 11:00 to 14:00 hours for Priority 3 drivers. A road book to the shakedown will be given to the Competitors at the Preliminary Documentation. The required entry form for the shakedown will be given to all crews eligible to participate in the shakedown. Restrictions The start of the cars at the shakedown will be given on a completed minute. Road Book to Service Area and Stage from Rally HQ Relevant diagrams will be included in the Auxiliary Road Book which will be issued at Preliminary Documentation.
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15. ADMINISTRATIVE CHECK
Location
The preliminary documentation will take place at the Rally H.Q. Both crew members have to attend the preliminary documentation. The Manufacturers WRC teams may send a representative (duly assigned in writing) for their entries. The official Administrative Check for non-priority drivers will take place at the Government Test Centre, Polemidhia. The administrative check must be completed before the car is brought to scrutineering.
Times/Schedule
The preliminary documentation will take place on Tuesday 10th May between 09:00 – 18:00 hours. The administrative check will take place on Wednesday 11th May by arrangement with the teams for Priority 1 Cars and on Thursday 12th May for Non Priority 1 Cars.
Documents to be presented
The following will be checked at the administrative check: Ø Drivers and Co-Drivers competition license. Ø Drivers and Co-Drivers road license Ø Entrants license Ø Authorisation from the drivers’ ASN to take part in the rally Ø Information given on the entry form. Ø Insurance cover (third party) for the rally car Ø Documents and Registration papers for the rally car.
16. SCRUTINEERING / SEALING AND MARKING
Location
Scrutineering will take place according to the schedule below. Times / Schedule Cars entered by manufacturers entered in the championship Service Park Wednesday May 11th - 16:00 – 18:00 hours.
Place Date & Time
A representative for the team/crew may bring the car to scrutineering
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For all other cars Place Date & Time Government Test Centre, Polemidhia Thursday May 12th - from 12:00 hours
According to the timetable shown below
Scrutineering Schedule / Times Thursday ………… - From …….. – Non Priority 1 Cars
Competitor No.
Time
Collection / Return Point
The fitment of speed control checking devices will take place at the Scrutineering.
Road Book to Scrutineering from Rally H.Q.
Diagrams will be included in the Auxiliary Road Book to be issued at Preliminary Documentation.
Final Scrutineering
The Final Scrutineering will take place at 6, Attiki Street, Lemesos on Sunday the 15th May at 16:15 hours. Cars subject to final checks (decision of the Stewards) must have one representative of the entrant as well as mechanics (in case of dismantling) present at the final check.
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Layout of Scrutineering Area available as separate document.
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17. START PROCEDURE
CEREMONIAL START An exciting and fun evening of entertainment has been arranged for the Ceremonial Start of the Cyprus Rally 2005, with the first car being flagged off at 20:30 and the following competitors at one minute interval, on Thursday 12th May on Lemesos Promenade. Tulips to the venue are available in the Auxiliary Road Book Competitors must ensure that they arrive at Parc Ferme 30 minutes before the first car is due leave the ramp.
Programme 19:00 The entertainment will start with upbeat music and spectators will be able to watch the entertainment. As the cars arrive at Parc Ferme, the Master of Ceremonies will announce their arrival and the countdown to the start of the Cyprus Rally 2005 will begin. 20:20 The Master of Ceremonies will ask the VIPs to leave the VIP area and take their places on the VIP grandstand for the beginning of the Ceremonial Start. 20:28 The first car will approach the ramp and crew will get out of the car to wave to the crowd. While on the ramp, the Master of Ceremonies will ask the driver a couple of questions. He/she will then invite a leading dignitary to come forward. 20:30 The first car will be flagged off the ramp. 21:30 The VIPs will be invited to leave the grandstand to go to a cocktail party/dinner. At the same time a firework display will start.
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Layout of Start Area available as separate document.
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18. FINISH PROCEDURE
The finish of the Cyprus Rally 2005 will take place on Lemesos Promenade. Tulips to the area are in the Auxiliary Road Book. The competitors will arrive at the Holding Control – Finish at 14:27 on Sunday, 15th May 2005. Exact timings and sequence will be made available to the teams and media on Sunday morning before the start of Day 3. However, the procedure for the top three finishers is as follows: 3rd overall drives onto the ramp and stops with nose dropped onto the exit of the ramp. Stops engine, crew gets out of the car and stands either side of the car with the doors open and wave to the photographers (20” only). Crew drives the car off the ramp to parking area or parc ferme. The crew is escorted to the waiting area. 2nd overall drives onto the ramp and follows the same procedure. 1st overall drives onto the ramp and stops with nose of car dropped onto the exit ramp. Stop engine, crew gets out of car and close the doors. Driver and co-driver stand on top of the bonnet and are presented with two bottles of pre- opened champagne, which they spray for the photographers (no less than 30”). With the permission of the FIA Media Delegate, they may be joined by Team personnel for photographs for a maximum of 30”. They then leave the ramp and proceed to the waiting area. The car remains on the ramp until the closure of the podium ceremony. While the Team personnel are leaving, the podium will be placed in front of the ramp. 3rd and 2nd overall are brought from the waiting area and all three crews stand behind their appropriate boxes. A maximum of six dignitaries, plus the winning Manufacturer’s representative are brought from the VIP enclosure. The six presenters move forward with the trophies for each crew member and present them simultaneously, shake hands and move back out of the photographers’ view. The winning Manufacturer will then take his/her place in front of the winning crew to be presented with his/her award and then move to one side. The National Anthems of the winning driver and co-driver (if different) and the winning manufacturer will be played. As the winning driver’s anthem is played, the flags of the first three drivers are hoisted. Where the nationality of the winning manufacturer is different from that of the driver, the national anthem of the manufacturer is played whilst its flag is hoisted. The raising of the flags should take exactly the same time as the playing of the anthem. The top three crews are then escorted to the waiting bus to take them to the Media Centre for the Post-rally Press Conference.
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Layout of Finish Area available as separate document.
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19. HELICOPTER USE
Registration Procedure / Information The following documentation will be provided by the WRC helicopter coordinator: Rally Flying Rules, Timetable of the event, GPS position of stages (start & finish) and landing sites, Rally map to include aeronautical information and Wescam filming sectors, and List of Registered helicopters, their role and pilots details. All pre-rally communication will be by e-mail.
Timetable 4 weeks in advance 2 weeks in advance
1 day in advance
Submission of helicopter registration forms Provision of rally route and GPS positions, event timetable, and Rally Flying Rules Pilots’ Briefing. Helicopter marking placards, maps and pilots
List of Helicopter companies There is only one local helicopter company in Cyprus, therefore additional helicopters will be brought from abroad if applied for early enough.
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Helicopter Registration Form:
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20. TYRES
Tyre suppliers have been allocated a space at the sole Service Area in Lemesos.
21. FUEL
Fuel / Refueling regulations 21.1 A sole supplier of fuel will be appointed by the FIA, to distribute a single fuel for the Championship rallies. FIA fuel must be used by all Priority drivers. Non-priority drivers may use commercially available pump fuel dispenses from pumps at filling stations marked in the road book. All Priority drivers should only refuel at the refueling area at the exit of the Service Park and at the remote supplementary refueling areas, (indicated in the Road Book and itinerary). Non-Priority Drivers can refuel with commercially available fuel at the fuel stations indicated in the Road Book. Cars of priority drivers must be fitted with FIA fuel sample couplings, although the FIA reserves the right to check the fuel of any competitor. All competitors are required to fit refuel couplings, except non priority drivers using a car which retains the standard tank.
21.2
21.3
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2005 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
EVENT FUEL- PURCHASE ORDER FORM
Price per liter 4,90 €
FUEL WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY BEFORE SCRUTINEERING
RALLY EVENT
50 Liter Cans
Fuel from refuelling truck
Total Liters
Customer / Team / Entry No.
GIVEN BY TNT
TNT Customer Number
Reference Sequential number
Purchase Order Number: Invoice address
VAT registration No. Country Team Contact Person Telephone Fax Mobile e-mail address Pre-Payment * please to:
ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Frankfurt Bank Code: 502 304 00 Account: 16.37.843 / 038 Ref: WRC 2005 / 2272974 / Purchase Order Number: WRC…-…
* Please note that it is a condition of supply that payment must be received in full before delivery can be made. Please return this order to shellwrcfuel@tntsf.nl
Or by fax to 0031 842 247475
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22. PASSES AND PLATES
Officials, FIA
Authorised access to all areas. Colour: Red
Media
Authorised access to Main Press Room and Press Conference Room, as well as entrance to media areas at Colour: Green regroupings, starts and finishes
VIP (Preferential)
Allows admission to all the areas of the event including Rally H.Q. – except Parc Ferme and Media areas
Colour: Red
VIP
Allows admission to the competition areas except: Rally H.Q., the parc ferme areas and the Media Areas Colour: Yellow
Team, Crew, Auxiliary Guests Authorised access to stands at starts and finishes. Sponsor Authorised access to stands and specific areas at starts and finishes Organisation Authorised access to working areas, starts and finishes, Regrouping, etc Temporary Allows temporary admission to the scrutineering area and Service Park
Colour: Blue Colour: Yellow Colour: Yellow
Colour: Yellow
Colour: Brown
Car Plates are of the same colour as passes, except: Auxiliary plate being of Blue-Peacock colour to authorize parking in the designated Auxiliary parking spaces.
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23. MATERIALS AND DOCUMENTS
Manufacturers entered in the FIA World Rally Championship
Item Number for 2 car team Number for 3 car team Number for WRC 2 car team PWRC
Vehicle Plates
VIP (or guest) plates Service plates Auxiliary plates 7 6 12 10 9 15 3 4 6 1 1 2
Administration
Regulations Road Book sets Rally Guide 1 Rally Guide 2 Route Maps Programme Results books 10(10) 12(8) 10(10) 20(15) 20(15) 20 5(5) 12(12) 15(10) 12(12) 30(20) 30(20) 20 6(6) 4(4) 6(3) 4(4) 6(6) 6(6) 10 3(3) 2(2) 3(2) 2(2) 3(2) 5(2) 5 2(2)
Passes
VIP (or guest) passes Team passes (if required at the rally) 30 40 40 50 8 15 10
( ) = no of books to be mailed/couriered to Team Manager. Other legal entities * (as defined by the organizer) Item Driver Passes Service Personnel Passes Service plates Auxiliary plates Road Books Rally Guide 2 Route maps Official programmes Results books
Number 2 10 2 3 3 5 8 4 3
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Private drivers * (as defined by the organizer) Item Driver Passes Service Personnel Passes Service plates Auxiliary plates Road Books Rally Guide 2 Route maps Official programmes Results books Number 2 6 2 1 2 2 5 2 2
*The organizer will determine all “other legal entity” and “private driver” entries and its decision will be final.
Time for Collection of material and documents Materials and documents can be collected from the Preliminary Documentation on Tuesday 10th May between 09:00 – 18:00 hours.
24. SPORTING REGULATIONS
Publication times of starting lists Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Thursday 12.5.05 at 18:30 hours Friday 13.5.05 at 20:30 hours Saturday 14.5.05 at 20:30 hours
Time card change during the rally
The time card for Section 1 will be issued at TC0. The time cards will be changed at the following time controls: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: TC3a/3B TC6A/6D TC9A/9B TC12A/12D TC15A/15B Regrouping In / Regrouping Out Parc Ferme In / Start Leg 2 Regrouping In / Regrouping Out Parc Ferme In / Start Leg 3 Regrouping In / Regrouping Out
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25. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
Flexi Service The application of the Article 4.3.6. of the FIA World Rally Championship Regulations is suspended. To assist the organization and optimize media opportunities, a barriered “media zone” will be established prior to the yellow TC Arrival board at service parks. Within this zone, access shall be limited to the following personnel: Ø the crews Ø media accreditation holders Ø one tyre technician per registered manufacturer team Ø one engineer per car Ø two holders of orange – level permanent WRC passes These personnel will be given a special pass to access the zone by the FIA Media Delegate. The passing of food, drink and information (data card, road book, etc) to or from the crew is permitted. Tyres Studded tyres are prohibited.
26. HOSPITALITY ARRANGEMENTS
Corporate hospitality / Contact details for person in charge for hospitality arrangements The organizers have made arrangements with the official travel agency of the Rally (Travelscope) for hospitality packages at the Service Park. For details please contact Travelscope at tel. (+357) 25 34 31 11, fax (+357) 25 34 58 34. Please note that in order to get a firm quotation they will need the approximate number of persons.
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27. MEDIA COVERAGE
RIK 2 (Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation) Thursday 12 May 2005 10.45 pm – WRC preview Saturday 14 May 2005 9.45 pm - updates Sunday 15 May 2005 9.45 pm - updates Monday 16 May 2005 9.45 pm - updates Thursday 19 May 2005 9.45 pm – WRC Review (1hour programme)
RIK 1 (Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation) Thursday 12 May Sunday 15 May 2005 Updates during News Bulletin at 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm
Mega TV 12 -15 May 2005 Updates during News Bulletin at 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm
ANT-1 TV 12 -15 May 2005 Updates during News Bulletin at 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm
SIGMA TV 12 -15 May 2005 Updates during News Bulletin at 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm
Satellite subscription channels LTV and ALFA will carry extensive coverage of 2005 Cyprus Rally, which will include: Live link to the Ceremonial Start, when the rally competitors start out on the first of the three legs of the event, which take them around the island, on May 13. Updates on the progress of the rally competitors through the 3 days of the rally, with special reviews of the event from 10.30 a.m. until late at night. Live link to the Ceremonial Finish, when the winners celebrate their victory with the traditional champagne shower.
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28. MEDICAL AND SAFETY SERVICE
Emergency number The number to contact for medical assistance at any time is 199. List of hospitals Agros Rural Health Centre Akaki Rural Health Centre Evrychou Rural Health Centre Kyperounta Hospital Kampos Rural Health Centre Larnaca General Hospital Lefkara Rural Health Centre Lemesos General Hospital Nicosia General Hospital Pafos General Hospital Palaichori Rural Health Centre Panagia Rural Health Centre Platres Rural Health Centre Pedoulas Rural Health Centre 25 52 13 17 22 82 10 80 22 93 24 59 25 53 20 21 22 94 26 86 24 80 05 00 24 34 24 29 25 80 11 00 22 80 14 00 26 80 31 00 22 64 27 26 26 72 23 57 25 42 13 24 22 95 24 59
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Nearest Hospital per Stage
Leg 1 – 13 May 2005
SS1
LAGOUDERA
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL OSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 25 80 11 00 25 53 20 21
SPILIA
FINISH FINISH
SS2
KOURDALI
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21
ASINOU
FINISH FINISH
SS3
ASINOU
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 22 80 14 00
AGIOS THEODOROS
FINISH
FINISH
Kyperounta Hospital
25 53 20 21
SS4
LAGOUDERA
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 25 80 11 00 25 53 20 21
SPILIA
FINISH FINISH
SS5
KOURDALI
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21
ASINOU
FINISH FINISH
SS6
ASINOU
START START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
22 80 14 00 25 53 20 21 22 80 14 00
AGIOS THEODOROS
FINISH
FINISH
Kyperounta Hospital
25 53 20 21
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Leg 2 – 14 May 2005
SS7
PLATRES
START START
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Platres Rural Health Centre LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
25 80 11 00 25 42 13 24 25 80 11 00 25 53 20 21
SAITTAS
FINISH FINISH
SS8
FOINI
START START
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Platres Rural Health Centre PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Panagia Rural Health Centre
25 80 11 00 25 42 13 24 26 80 31 00 26 72 23 57
KOILINIA
FINISH FINISH
SS9
GALATAREIA
START START
PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Panagia Rural Health Centre PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL
26 80 31 00 26 72 23 57 26 80 31 00
PENTALIA
FINISH
SS10
PLATRES
START START
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Platres Rural Health Centre LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Kyperounta Hospital
25 80 11 00 25 42 13 24 25 80 11 00 25 53 20 21
SAITTAS
FINISH FINISH
SS11
FOINI
START START
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Platres Rural Health Centre PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Panagia Rural Health Centre
25 80 11 00 25 42 13 24 26 80 31 00 26 72 23 57
KOILINIA
FINISH FINISH
SS12
GALATAREIA
START START
PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL Panagia Rural Health Centre PAFOS GENERAL HOSPITAL
26 80 31 00 26 72 23 57 26 80 31 00
PENTALIA
FINISH
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Leg 3 – 15 May 2005
SS13
VAVATSINIA
START START
LARNACA GENERALHOSPITAL Lefkara Rural Health Centre NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
24 80 05 00 24 34 24 29 22 80 14 00
MANDRA KAMBIOU
FINISH
SS14
MACHERAS
START
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
22 80 14 00
AGIOI VAVATSINIAS
FINISH
LARNACA GENERAL HOSPITAL
24 80 05 00
FINISH
Lefkara Rural Health Centre
24 34 24 29
SS15
KELLAKI
START
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL
25 80 11 00
FOINIKARIA
FINISH
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL
25 80 11 00
SS16
VAVATSINIA
START START
LARNACA GENERAL HOSPITAL Lefkara Rural Health Centre NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
24 80 05 00 24 34 24 29 22 80 14 00
MANDRA KAMBIOU
FINISH
SS17
MACHERAS AGIOI VAVATSINIAS
START FINISH
NICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL LARNACA GENERAL HOSPITAL
22 80 14 00 24 80 05 00
FINISH
Lefkara Rural Health Centre
24 34 24 29
SS18
KELLAKI FOINIKARIA
START FINISH
LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL LEMESOS GENERAL HOSPITAL
25 80 11 00 25 80 11 00
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29. OVERVIEW MAPS
Overview Map (Route Map) for Day 1 available as separate document.
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Overview Map (Route Map) for Day 2 available as separate document.
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Overview Map for Day 3 available as separate document.
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30. SPECTATORS
According to the FIA Regulations, spectators can only view the Rally at points within the stages as specified by the organizers. These have now been selected and will be announced in the Official Rally Programme, which will be available at all newsagents in Cyprus from 1st May 2005. In most cases, there will be a bus taking the spectators from the spectator parking areas to the spectator points. Special Stage Access: Entry to each Special Stage will be through a designated entrance and there will be an entry fee of CY£1. A large proportion of the total entry fees will be given to the local communities for their assistance with safety and to fund a clean-up campaign after the rally. Information on how to get to the Special Stages can be found in the official rally programme, which will be on sale at news-stands on 29 April, cost £2.90. Rally Pass: The 2005 Cyprus Rally Pass costs CY£15 and covers entrance to all the Special Stages and Shakedown. Also included in the fee are an official rally tee shirt or hat and a rally programme. The Rally Pass will be on sale at the Cyprus Automobile Association until the week of the rally and from Wednesday, 11 May, Passes will be on sale at the Rally HQ – Service Park at the Palais des Sports in Lemesos. They will also be available at the Start and Finish area on Lemesos Promenade, near the old port. For more information, please call the CAA on +357 22 313233 during office hours Rally Tours: Rally Day Trips are available from Rallytravel. Click here for further information. Rally Day Trips that include Service Park hospitality are available from Travelscope. Click here for more information (this link is the same as the attached brochure below). VIP Hospitality Packages: The Cyprus Rally organisers are offering four types of individual and corporate Hospitality Package. Please see the attached brochure and for further information, call Travelscope on +357 25 343 111 or email caa@cytanet.com.cy Rally Merchandise: Official Cyprus Rally Merchandise – tee shirts, hats and backpacks – will be on sale at the Rally HQ–Service Park at the Palais des Sports in Lemesos. They will also be on sale at the Start and Finish area on Lemesos Promenade, at Natiotis shops in Pafos (Evagoras Pallikarides 39-41, Tel: 26 942063) and at certain Special Stages. Start and Finish Ceremonies: The Ceremonial Start of the Cyprus Rally will be on Thursday, 12 May, at 20.00 hours on Lemesos Promenade. The Finish and Podium Ceremony will be on Sunday, 15 May, at 14.30 hours on Lemesos Promenade.
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31. GENERAL FACTS
CYPRUS GENERAL INFORMATION Cyprus is a land of many charms. Glorious sun-kissed beaches, stunning mountain scenery, a wealth of historical sites and the traditional warm Cypriot welcome make any trip to Cyprus a memorable one. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born on the shores of Cyprus and, after spending some time here, you’ll understand why she made it her home! Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia. It covers an area of 9,251 square kilometres (3,608 square miles) and lies at the north-eastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is an island of contrasts with a coastline made up of stunning rock formations interspersed by long sections of sandy beach. The main mountain range is the Troodos range with its highest peak, Mount Olympus, at 1,951 metres. There are 380 rural villages in the Republic and the population is just under a million. The main language is Greek but English is widely spoken (you will find someone with a knowledge of English even in the rural villages). There are four main towns in Cyprus: Nicosia (Lefkosia), the capital, Larnaca (Larnaka), Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos (Paphos). The main airports are at Larnaca and Pafos and modern motorways link all the main towns. The main seaports are at Larnaca and Lemesos – Lemesos being the main port. TIME Cyprus time is GMT+3 from the last Saturday in March to the last Saturday in September and GMT+2 in the winter months. APPROXIMATE DISTANCES BETWEEN TOWNS Larnaca Airport to Lemesos Larnaca Airport to Pafos Lemesos to Nicosia Lemesos to Pafos
70 kms 139 kms 82 kms 68 kms
Lemesos to Troodos 46 kms Pafos to Troodos (via Lemesos) 114 kms
BANKING Banks operate from Monday to Friday from 0830 to 1230. They do not open on Saturdays. Banks in the main tourist areas provide an afternoon tourist service and a number of automatic currency exchange machines operate on a 24-hour basis in major town centres and main tourist resorts. Most banks also have ATMs, which accept the majority of major credit and bankcards. Hotels, large shops, restaurants etc usually accept travellers’ cheques and major credit cards.
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CURRENCY The currency of the Republic is the Cyprus Pound (C£), which is divided into 100 cents. Notes and coins currently in circulation are: Bank Notes: C£1 C£5, C£10 and C£20. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces. ELECTRICITY The electricity supply in Cyprus is 240 volts AC 50Hz. Sockets are 13amp, square pin. Adapters are available on request at most hotel reception desks and they can be purchased from supermarkets, grocery shops etc at approximately C£1.50. WATER It is safe to drink tap water in Cyprus, as there are no water-borne diseases. However, due to the climate, Cyprus has severe water shortages and it is important not to waste water. TELEPHONES Call boxes are coin or card operated, increasingly the latter. For international calls from Cyprus dial 00 followed by the country code and the number. Pay-as-you-go packages for mobile phones are widely available, enabling the transmission of calls, text and SMS messages at local rates within Cyprus and abroad. Connection packs cost CY£15 and top-up cards to the value of £5, £10 and £20 pounds can be purchased at kiosks and most stores. DRIVING IN CYPRUS Visitors to Cyprus need a valid International driving licence or their national driving licence, provided it is valid for the class of vehicle they wish to drive. In order to hire a car, the driver must be over 25 years of age and have held a valid national/international licence for at least three years. FUEL Petrol, diesel and unleaded petrol are freely available at EKO, Mobil, Esso, Lina, Petrolina and Agip stations. Petrol is sold by the litre. Petrol stations are open at the following times:
Monday to Friday: Tuesday:
06:00 – 19:00 06:00 – 14:00 In the Lemesos, Larnaca and Pafos Districts. Stations are open all day in the Nicosia District. 06:00 – 14:00 in the Nicosia District only. Stations are open all day in the other districts 06:00 – 15:00
Wednesday:
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All petrol stations are closed on Sundays, but most stations have fuel vending machines, which accept bank notes and credit cards. Vending machines operate during non-working hours and the instructions are in English. Fuel prices: At the time of going to press, the prices are as below. However, fuel prices fluctuate according to the world price of crude oil. • Unleaded petrol 95 octane 44. cents per litre. • Unleaded petrol 98 octaine 46.7 cents per litre. • Unleaded petrol 100 octaine 49.2 cents per litre • Eurodiesel 2005 43.8 cents per litre. • Eurodiesel 42. cents per litre.
MINI GUIDE FOR DRIVERS Traffic moves on the left hand-side of the road, not on the right. The maximum speed limit on the motorways is 100 km/h and the minimum is 65 km/h. On all other roads, the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h, unless a lower one is indicated. In built-up areas, generally the speed limit is 50km/h, unless otherwise indicated. The use of front and rear seat belts is compulsory. Rush hours in the towns are approximately between 0730 and 0800 and between 1300 and 1330 and in the late afternoon Driving with an alcohol level above 39 milligrams per 100 millilitres of breath is an offence. It is illegal for drivers to use a mobile telephone while the car is in motion. Crash helmets must be worn on all motorbikes and scooters. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Shared Taxi/Mini-bus service: This inexpensive and convenient half hourly service operates between major towns until 18:00 daily on weekdays. Journeys cost around £3, except for Pafos to Nicosia or Nicosia to Pafos, which costs about £6. Private taxis: Initial charges start of £1.50 during the day and £2.00 at night. Meters should run from the start of each journey. Intercity buses: Buses operate between all the major towns, as well to the villages en route. Bus services between Lemesos and Nicosia cost around £2 and run until around 17:00 on weekdays and until 14:00 on Saturdays. For more information call Nicosia 22778841 or Lemesos 25370592.
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Police/Fire/Ambulance Police Headquarters Nicosia Forest Department Air Sea Rescue Major Hospitals (enquiries) Private Doctors on call (Weekends, Public Holidays Nicosia Larnaca Lemesos Pafos Late night pharmacies Nicosia Larnaca Lemesos Pafos 112 22802020 1407 1441 1400
90901422 90901424 90901425 90901426
90901402 90901404 90901405 90901406
Airports Larnaca 77778833 Pafos 26801810 Cyprus Telecommunications Authority Operator & Customer hotline National Directory Enquiries International Directory Enquiries International calls via operator
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32. INFORMATION ABOUT CYPRUS
Useful Telephone Numbers and addresses Medical: Government Hospitals: Ø Enquiries 1400 Private Doctors on call at weekends and public holidays: Ø Nicosia 90901432 Ø Larnaca 90901434 Ø Lemesos 90901435 Ø Pafos 90901436 Late night pharmacies: Ø Nicosia 90901412 Ø Larnaca 90901414 Ø Lemesos 90901415 Ø Pafos 90901416 Ø Paralimni 90901413 Airports: Ø Larnaca 77778833 Ø Pafos 77778833 Ø Lemesos 25819200 Ø Larnaca 2481 5225 Ø Pafos 2694 6840 Ø Head office: Leoforos Lemesou 19 1390 Lefkosia Ø Nicosia 2269 1100 or 2267 4264 Ø Lemesos 2536 2756 Ø Platres 2542 1316 Ø Larnaca 2465 4322 Ø Ag Napa 2372 1796 Ø Pafos 2693 2841 Ø Polis 2632 2468 Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Operator & Customer Hotline 132 National Directory Enquiries 192 International Directory Enquiries 194 International calls via operator: 198 CYTANET Freephone Internet service 800 08080 67
Port authorities:
Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO):
Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CyTA)
Car Hire Companies in Lemesos
Ø Ascot Jeep Safari & Car Hire Tel: 2532 9388 (24hrs) E-mail: ascot@cytanet.com.cy Ø Astra Georgiou A, Sea Gate Block A, Shop 3, Germasogeia Tel: 2532 3365 Ø Avis Promachon Eleftherias 4103 Ag Athanasios Tel: 2532 4192 Ø Cyprorentals Ltd Promachon Eleftherias 4103 Ag Athanasios Tel: 2532 4900 Ø Hertz 58z Georgiou A 4047 Germasogeia Tel: 25323758
Taxi Offices in Lemesos
Ø Acropolis Vassos Taxi Ltd 65 Sp Araouzou Tel: 2557 4444 Ø Ayios Nicolaos Taxi (24hrs) 6 Stratigou Gkiani Timagia Shop 2 Tel: 2559 1444 Ø Fokas Taxi Ltd (24hrs) 64 Zinonos Tel: 2536 4444 or 2534 7777 Ø Travel Express Ltd (Inter-town taxi service) 21 Thessalonica Street Lemesos office 2535 7722 Islandwide 7777474
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Car Dealers in Lemesos
Ø Char Pilakoutas Ltd 160 Franklin Roosevelt 3045 Lemesos Tel: 2557 4444 Ø Demades – Alfa Romeo/Fiat/Lancia 184 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Lemesos Tel: 2539 1122 Ø Chr Demetriades & Co 74 Pafos Road 3051 Lemesos Tel: 2539 1119 Ø Demstar Ltd 209 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Tel: 2571 4010 Ø Eurovec – Renault Leontiou A’ 252 3020 Lemesos Tel: 25824624 Ø Mercedes-Benz 19 Archbishop Makarios III Ave Gala Tower 4000 Lemesos Tel: 2574 0222 Ø Peugeot Car Agency 76 Pafos Road 3051 Lemesos Tel: 2539 1890 Ø Michaels Automotive Ltd (FORD) 24 Archbishop Makarios III Ave Lemesos Tel: 2557 5000 Ø Toyota Cars 106 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Tel: 2571 3000
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Security Companies
Ø A Y Alfa Security Ltd 1 Anapafseos 3096 Lemesos Tel: 2558 1582 Ø Checkpoint Middle East Ltd Corner of Dodekanisou & Dorieon Lemesos Tel: 7777 8585 Ø Group 4 Securitas Ltd 17 Sofokleous Lefkosia Tel: 2249 8626 Ø Piperaris 105a Archbishop Makarios III Ave 3021 Lemesos Tel: 2573 7311 Website: www.piperaris.com
Tyre Companies
Ø Debica Tyres 184 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Tel: 25821534 Ø Goodyear Tyres 184 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Tel: 25821532 Ø Kelly Tyres 184 Pafos Road 4152 Kato Polemidia Tel: 25821530 Ø Michael Petros A 136 Grivas Digeni Shop 1 3101 Lemesos Tel: 2558 7011
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Print and Copy Services
Ø Aristos Philis Printers Ltd 16 Lapetou Street Agios Athanasios Industrial Area Tel: 2581 1888 Ø Herodotou Printing Office 31a Navarinou Street Lemesos Tel: 2535 3516 Ø Chr Georgiou & Sons 105 Athenon Street Tel: 2536 2953 Ø Menos Design & Print Karaiskaki 38 Z Kanika Alexander Centre 3032 Lemesos Tel: 77777071
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33. LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) – THE HOST CITY
Lemesos, which lies on the south coast of the island, is the main port of Cyprus. It is the second largest town, with a population of around 160,000. In addition to its tourist industry, it is the country’s main industrial hub. Lemesos (or Limassol) is the place where the Cypriots go to play, as it enjoys the reputation of being the country’s ‘party capital’. It is also home to the annual Carnival and the Wine Festival. The coastal strip stretches for around eleven kilometres and along it are many top quality hotels and a plethora of restaurants and bars of every imaginable cuisine from the traditional Cypriot taverna through Chinese, Indian, Italian, Lebanese and Russian to Indian to British ‘chips-witheverything’ fare. th The buildings in old Lemesos are mainly 19 Century and they replaced the mud-brick dwellings of the Ottoman period. But the town’s strongest link with the past is its wine industry, because wine has been produced, bottled and exported from here ever since the Knights of St John cultivated their acres of vines. Cyprus’ famous Madeira-like Commandaria is reputed to be the oldest named wine in the world. The old town is full of fine tavernas with live bouzouki music and the seafront is lined with fish tavernas, just a few feet from the lapping waves of the Mediterranean. There is a group of restaurants, including a fish taverna and a Chinese restaurant, set in ancient warehouses at the entrance to the old harbour. th th Nearby is Lemesos Castle, which is 13 century, with 14 century reconstructions enclosed in th 16 century walls. This building replaced the Templers’ fort, where according to legend, King Richard II of England (Richard the Lionheart) married Berengaria of Navarre after she was shipwrecked here on the way to the Third Crusade. At the archaeological site of Amathus, 8.5 kilometres to the east of the town, there are the remains of an ancient acropolis, necropolis and town. The walls and main gate of the acropolis th date from the 6 century and an early Christian basilica occupies the summit. The remains of the lower town, alongside today’s coast road, are from the 5th to 7th centuries and at the necropolis are several tombs from the Roman period. Twelve kilometres to the west of the town is Kolossi Castle, an imposing fortress with a dramatic history. The present castle was built circa 1454 and was restored in 1933. The original castle was built in 1210. A massive square keep of honey-coloured stone, it stands on land that was originally part of the estates of the Order of the Knights Templar of St John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller). Here they established their Grand Commanderie, which encompassed some forty villages. The vineyards produced the grapes that made the famous Commandaria, a wine much appreciated by the Plantagenet Kings of England. Curium (Kourion), dating from the 1st to 7th centuries AD, is on the old Lemesos-Pafos road, 16 kilometres west of the town. At the time of Christ it was a city of some 20,000 people and a place of pilgrimage for worshippers of Apollo. It is said that Greek immigrants from the Peloponnese founded the city in 1200 BC. What is certain is that was almost totally destroyed by earthquake in 365AD. The Roman House is the earliest evidence of Christianity at Curium and the Basilica is an early cathedral. The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, the Stadium and the houses of the gladiators date from later periods. The Amphitheatre, with its backdrop of the blue Mediterranean, is most spectacular. It is in regular use for concerts, ranging from jazz through classical to traditional Greek music, and is home to an annual Shakespeare production and regular military band concerts.
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34. BRIEF EVENT HISTORY
When Cyprus first began running rallies it was a case of the survival of the fittest driver and the more tank-like the car the better its chance of reaching the end. By 1970, however, cars had become more sophisticated and reliable and the old ‘slog it out’ events were no longer acceptable to the local drivers. So the Cyprus AA got together with Rothmans and conceived the Cyprus Rally. It was initially a long, rough, tough and ultimately destructive event, run with unattainable average speeds and controls placed to extract high lateness penalties. But the event was organised efficiently and overseas visitors found warm hospitality and genuine friendliness. Although the event suffered a two-year gap (1974/75) in the aftermath of the Turkish invasion, it quickly climbed the European coefficients, reaching coefficient 3 (one step from the top) in 1978. In 1982 the Cyprus Rally was promoted to the top level in Europe and went on to become one of the elite when coefficient 20 was established in 1988. From then the goal was the World Championship. The Cyprus organisers were thrown in at the deep end in 2000, with just four months in which to put everything together, when the rally was taken into the WRC as a lastminute replacement for the China Rally. Cyprus Rally 2000 was a level playing field for the WRC Teams as Armin Schwarz was the only driver to have competed on the island. A crushing all-the-way win gave Carlos Sainz his first victory in the Ford Focus and his 23rd in the WRC. Team-mate Colin McRae came in second and François Delecour rounded off the top three for Peugeot. The 2001 event moved from sweltering September to flaming June and Ford won again. This time Colin McRae took the honours. Richard Burns was runner-up for Subaru and Carlos Sainz was third in another Ford. Marcus Gronholm won the 2002 Cyprus Rally, run in lashing April rainstorms, without winning a single stage! His Peugeot team-mate Burns was second and Tommi Makinen brought the Subaru home in third place. In 2003 rally was back to June and Subaru’s Petter Solberg scored his first win of the season that culminated in his taking the World Championship crown. Harri Rovanpera managed to hang on to second place in his Peugeot despite a last minute scare when a driveshaft broke in one of the final stages. Sébastien Loeb took third in the Citroen, leading all three double-chevrons to the finish. World Champion Sébastien Loeb was declared winner the 2004 Cyprus Rally in the Citroën Xsara, after Marcus Grönholm was disqualified because of a technical infringement on the Peugeot 307 WRC. Estonian Markko Märtin was second, retaining the Manufacturers’ Championship lead for Ford, and Carlos Sainz was third in the second Xsara.
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PREVIOUS WINNERS 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Victor Zachariades, Loris Ellinas, Roger Fisher (CY/GB) Christos Kirmitsis, P. Lawrence Lefteris Makrides, Phivos Erotokritou (CY) Stig Blomqvist, Arne Hertz (S) 1974 and 1975: rally not run Shekhar Mehta, Yvonne Pratt (EAK) Kypros Kyprianou, Alkis Longinos (CY) Roger Clark, Jim Porter (GB) Ari Vatanen, Dave Richards (FIN/GB) Roger Clark, Neil Wilson (GB) Vahan Terzian, Yiannakis Theophanous (CY) “Tony”, “Rudy” (I) Jimmy McRae, Ian Grindrod (GB) John Buffum, Fred Gallagher (US/GB) Mauro Pregliasco, Daniel Cianci (I) Patrick Snyers, Danny Colebunders (B) David Llewellin, Phil Short (GB) Bjorn Waldegard, Fred Gallagher (S/GB) Yves Loubet, Jean-Marc Andrie (F) Dimi Mavropoulos, Nicos Antoniades (CY) Antonis Jeropoulos, Michael Michael (CY) Alessandro Fiorio, Vittorio Brambilla (I) Alessandro Fiorio, Vittorio Brambilla (I) Alessandro Fiorio, Vittorio Brambilla (I) “Bagheera”, Naji Stephan (RL) Armin Schwarz, Denis Giraudet (D/F) Krzysztof Holowczyc, Maciej Wislayski (PL) Andrea Navarra, Alexandra Materazzetti (I) Jean-Pierre Richelmi, Stephane Prevot (MC/F) Carlos Sainz, Luis Moya (E) Colin McRae, Nicky Grist (GB) Marcus Grönholm, Timo Rautiainen (FIN) Petter Solberg, Phil Mills (N/GB) Sébastien Loeb, Daniel Elena (F/MC) Fiat 125 Ford Escort TC Mercedes 250CE Saab 96 V4 Datsun Hillman Avenger Ford Ford Escort Ford Escort Mitsubishi Colt Opel Ascona Opel Manta Audi Quattro Lancia 037 Lancia 037 Audi Quattro Toyota Celica GT-Four Lancia Integrale Audi Coupe Quattro Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V Lancia Delta Integrale 16V Lancia Delta HF Integrale Lancia Delta Integrale Toyota Celica GT-Four Subaru Impreza 555 Subaru WRX 1 Subaru Impreza Ford Racing Focus WRC Ford Focus RS WRC01 Peugeot 206 WRC Subaru Impreza WRC 2003 Citroën Xsara WRC
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35. ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE RALLY
Every country that hosts a World Championship rally experiences a range of economic benefits and Cyprus is no exception. Cyprus may be a small island, with a population of less than a million, but its geographical position in the Eastern Mediterranean and at the crossroads of three continents, affords it access to a regional audience of over 150 million. Research carried out by the Cyprus Rally organisers - and confirmed by a large cross section of the island’s businesses, including the Cyprus Hoteliers’ Association, travel agents, the rally’s official travel agency, car hire companies and ground handling agents - has established that in 2004 the Cyprus Rally generated a revenue in excess of C£12 million. Research has shown that the general tourist to Cyprus spends three times the world’s tourist average but “rally tourists” spend seven times the average. It is estimated that 14,000 visitors came to Cyprus to watch the 2004 Cyprus Rally and most of them stayed for one or two weeks, longer than the time-span of the rally itself. Away from the event, these visitors hire cars, visit restaurants, travel to different places of interest and generally enjoy the island’s many attractions. Such activities raise awareness of Cyprus and encourage repeat visits by rally fans for holidays at a later date. Aside from these figures, the many other unquantifiable economic benefits to Cyprus include: • • • • International print media coverage of Cyprus as a holiday destination during the event, Television exposure of local tourist scenes on hundreds of television stations around the world, Event participants returning to holiday in Cyprus, drawn by their experiences during their visit to compete in the rally, Word-of-mouth recommendations by event participants and spectators, who go home with stories of the pleasures of Cyprus and encourage their friends to take holidays on the island.
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