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Regulation document · 2005
Division E — Operations · 2005
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© AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 1 DIVISION “E” – OPERATIONS RULES E 1 RIDES E 1.1 Definitions “MM” means the AVESCO Media Manager. “AOM” means the AVESCO Assistant Operations Manager. “Group” bears the same meaning as in Rule D 1.1.2. “Rides” are where a Team uses a Car to carry a passenger solely in connection with: 1.1.1 the commercial or media activities of the Team or Group; or 1.1.2 the commercial or media activities of a Team’s or Group’s sponsor/s; or 1.1.3 any commercial or media activities required of a Team or Group by AVESCO; or
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1.1.4 any public competition winner; or 1.1.5 any other ride permitted by AVESCO E 1.2 Types of Rides 1.2.1 “Corporate Rides” are those undertaken independent of any Meeting. 1.2.2 “Meeting Rides” are those undertaken at and as part of a Meeting. E 1.3 Prohibitions 1.3.1 No Ride of any type is to be also used by any Team or Group in any way for testing (as defined in Rule D 1.1.3) of a Car. 1.3.2 At any Meeting Ride unless specifically permitted by AVESCO, Team personnel or other people providing any technical services to a Team are excluded from being a
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passenger in a Car. 1.3.3 During any Meeting Ride session it is forbidden to jack up any part of a Car without the express prior permission of the CTD. 1.3.4 At a Ride of any type, no adjustment – other than as necessary to safely fit a passenger in a Car – may be made to any Car used for Rides, unless the express prior permission of the CTD has been obtained. 1.3.5 During Meeting Ride sessions, Cars taking part in Meeting rides must remain in pit lane and may only be removed once that Car’s allocated rides are completed or with
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the permission of the CTD. E 1.4 Indemnity Form for Passengers Any person, intending to be a passenger in any Ride, before entering a Car must read and sign, and have read to them, an official Indemnity Form, and failure of the person to do so will automatically compel the Team or Group to refuse to carry that person as a passenger. E 1.5 Requirements of Passengers At any type of Ride, at all times the Car is on the race track, only one passenger at a time is permitted and that person must be:
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1.5.1 correctly restrained in the passenger’s seat with the safety harness (Rule C 6.2) properly fastened, 1.5.2 protected by a window net conforming to Rule C 6.3; 1.5.3 wearing a properly fastened safety helmet (Rule D 21.4), 1.5.4 wearing clothing conforming to Rule D 21.4; 1.5.5 wearing closed shoes (no thongs, sandals, or similar footwear), and 1.5.6 not carrying any hand-held objects such as a camera of any type. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 2 E 1.6 Warm-up At any Ride session, other than those conducted on the same day as and following the
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completion of a practice session, and before carrying the first passenger in a Car, the Team may have the Car to be used for the Ride undertake no more than one ‘flying’ lap (defined in Rule E 1.7.2) of the race track to check and warm up the Car which must contain the driver only. E 1.7 Number of Laps 1.7.1 At any Ride, unless otherwise specified in regulations or authorised by the OM AVESCO Operations Manager, each Car is permitted to undertake only one (1) “flying lap” of the race track for each individual passenger carried.
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1.7.2 A “flying lap” is one in which a Car carrying a passenger is permitted only to: 1.7.2.1 exit the pit lane and complete that part of a lap until the Car crosses the start/finish line, and then 1.7.2.2 complete a whole lap (the “flying lap”) which must finish when the Car crosses the start/finish line again; and then 1.7.2.3 complete that part of a further lap which is necessary to return to the pit lane. 1.8 Speed and Conduct At any Ride, at all times while being used to carry a passenger:
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1.8.1 at no time must a Car be driven at full racing speed, it is suggested the Car be driven at no more than eighty per cent (80%) of the Car/driver potential; and 1.8.2 the driver must not lose control of the Car or allow the Car to leave the racing surface. 1.9 Meeting Rides – Allocations 1.9.1 Meeting Rides may only be undertaken if they have been allocated to a Team by the MM, and all such Rides will be conducted only if permitted by, and subject to any additional terms contained in, Supplementary and/or Further Regulations.
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1.9.2 The MM will utilise a systemised allocation of Meeting Rides per Season per Team to ensure a fair and equitable availability of Rides at Meetings. 1.9.3 Any Team intending to utilise a Meeting Ride it has been allocated, must give the MM written notice of such intention no less than fourteen (14) working days prior to the scheduled first day of the Meeting at which it is intended to conduct the Meeting Ride. E 1.10 Corporate Rides - Conditions Corporate Rides may only be undertaken by a Team or Group subject to:
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1.10.1 The Team or Group giving no less than five (5) working days written notice to the AOM of an intention to hold, and providing full particulars of, proposed Corporate Rides; and 1.10.2 The Team or Group accepting that AVESCO may charge the Team or Group for the costs of the attendance of the appointed AVESCO Official who must be present to supervise the Ride on behalf of AVESCO; and 1.10.3 On the day arranged, at the track the appointed AVESCO Official carrying out an inspection of the Car/s to be used before the Car/s are permitted onto the racing
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track; 1.10.4 While participating in Corporate Rides neither the Car/s nor their components may be adjusted or ‘fine-tuned’ for racing in any way and no computer or electronic data download or connection is permitted; and 1.10.5 Should some safety related item on a Car require adjustment, this may be permitted only by the appointed AVESCO Official present at the track, and 1.10.6 Before any Corporate Ride session, a Car’s engine must not be started for any reason before the arrival at the Ride venue of the AVESCO official appointed to
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© AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 3 supervise the Ride, and who must give approval before a Car’s engine can be started. 1.10.7 Subject to compliance with all this Rule E 1.10, Corporate Rides will not constitute a test day for the purposes of Rule D 1. 1.10.8 The Corporate Ride being conducted only at: 1.10.8.1 the relevant Team’s nominated test track (Rule D 1) at any time; 1.10.8.2 any three other motor racing circuits or any part thereof which hosts a round of the relevant series, but only after the round of the relevant
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series has been conducted at that circuit in the relevant Season; 1.10.8.3 at any other motor racing circuit or any part thereof which does not host any round of the relevant series and which has been approved by the OM AVESCO’s Operations Manager. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 4 Rule E 1.4 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT (This disclaimer is to be completed where passenger is offered a ride in a competition car eg for a lap around the track - "corporate rides" and "hot laps" – including as a result of winning a prize)
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DISCLAIMER EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK PASSENGERS IN VEHICLES In exchange for being able to attend the circuit and ride as a passenger in a vehicle (whether during a motor sports event or otherwise), I agree: • to release CAMS and Australian Motor Sport Commission Ltd, Australian Vee-Eight Supercar Company Pty Limited, TouringCar Entrants Group Australia Pty Limited, promoters, sponsor organisations, land owners and lessees, organisers of the event, race
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teams, competitors, their respective servants, officials, representatives and agents (collectively, the "Associated Entities") from all liability for my death, personal injury (including burns), psychological trauma, loss or damage (including property damage) ("harm") howsoever arising from my participation in or attendance at the event (including any negligence on the part of CAMS and the Associated Entities), except to the extent prohibited by law; • that CAMS and the Associated Entities do not make any warranty, implied or express, that the event services will be provided with
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due care and skill or that any materials provided in connection with the services will be fit for the purpose for which they are supplied; and • to attend the circuit and ride as a passenger at my own risk. I acknowledge that: • the risks associated with attending the circuit and riding as a passenger in a vehicle (whether during an event or otherwise) include the risk that I may suffer harm as a result of: • motor vehicles (or parts of them) colliding with other motor vehicles, persons or property;
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• acts of violence and other harmful acts (whether intentional or inadvertent) committed by persons attending or participating in the event; and • the failure or unsuitability of facilities (including grand-stands, fences and guard rails) to ensure the safety of persons or property at the event. • motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending the circuit and riding as a passenger and being provided with
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services by CAMS and the Associated Entities. I represent and warrant that I have satisfied myself that my attending the circuit and riding as a passenger in a vehicle (whether during a motor sports event or otherwise) is adequately and appropriately covered by my insurance or the insurance of the company who I represent. To be completed by Participant …………………………………………… Name (please print) ………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Signed Date PARENT/ GUARDIAN CONSENT – PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD
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I …………………………………… of [Address] ………………………………………………… am the parent/ guardian* of the above-named ("the minor") who is under 18 years old. I have read this document and understand its contents, including the exclusion of liability and assumption of risk, and have explained the contents to the minor. I consent to the minor attending/ participating in* the event at his/her own risk. Signed………………………………………… Parent/Guardian* Date………………………………………………… * Delete whichever does not apply
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To be completed by Organiser Organisation or Organiser: ................................................................................... Event or Circuit: ................................................................................. Circuit or location of activity: ...................................................................................................................... Event : .................................................................................
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Car No.: ................................................................................. Driver: ................................................................................. CAMS Licence No. of Driver: ................................................................................. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 5 E 2 MEDIA ACTIVITIES E 2.1 VSC Sprint Rounds Public and Media Activities 2.1.1 The first five Drivers from qualifying and the first three from other sessions plus other
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Drivers and Team members as directed by the MM are required to attend a media conference at a time which will be advised in Supplementary/Further Regulations or event promotional schedule. 2.1.2 On Sunday at the conclusion of racing, and immediately after the podium ceremony, the Drivers of the Cars placed first, second, third overall plus other Drivers and Team members as directed by the MM will be taken to the media room where they may be interviewed by the media. 2.1.3 All Drivers at these presentations must be suitably attired - ie, driving suits must
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remain 'done up' to the neck, not opened to the waist. 2.1.4 All Drivers may be are required to attend Public and Media activities at each round of the VCS or DVS respectively, the details of the activities required of Drivers will be published in Supplementary/Further Regulations or directly to the relevant Team by the MM. 2.1.5 In addition to the requirements of Rule E 2.1.4, all Drivers must make themselves available (free of charge) to AVESCO for Championship Public, Marketing,
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Promotional and Media activities, for up to twenty (20) occasions outside of events throughout 2005 when required at the reasonable request of AVESCO. This number excludes event public autograph sessions, general media interviews, team, individual or personal media or marketing activities and event media requirements. All travel, accommodation and meal expenses incurred by Drivers for attending will be paid by AVESCO. E 2.2 Endurance Rounds All drivers will be required to attend Public and Media activities, the details of the activities
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required of drivers will be published in Supplementary/Further Regulations or directly to the relevant Team by the MM. E 2.2 Non Attendance Failure by Drivers to attend as required in this Rule E 2 will result in the matter being referred to the IPO Stewards. E 2.3 Series’ Promotional Requirements 2.3.1 Television Upon entering any series, Competitors undertake to assist the broadcaster Network Ten, organisers, promoters and circuit managers in the promotion of the series. 2.3.2 Merchandising
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2.3.2.1 The selling of any Team or other merchandise from Team garages, transporters or other vehicles, or Cars is strictly prohibited; the sale of such merchandise may only be made from licensed locations approved by the Organisers. 2.3.2.2 Selling of Team or other merchandise within the paddock area is strictly forbidden unless with the prior written permission of AVESCO. 2.3.2.3 Displays of promotional material, products or vehicles within the paddock area is strictly forbidden without the prior written permission of the OM.
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2.3.3 Garages – Public Viewing Access As a part of the AVESCO public awareness program, a Unless with the express approval of the OM and then on the grounds of extremes of weather conditions only, at © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 6 all times during event hours when crews are in attendance at an event, Teams must keep their: 2.3.3.1 Pit Lane and paddock garage doors fully open to allow the public a constant, unimpeded line of sight through the garage. Screens or partitions that impede
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the line of sight from Pit Lane to the Car through to the rear of the garage are strictly prohibited Teams wanting to keep anything within their pit or paddock garage from view are requested to cover the item/s affected rather than close the whole garage from view. 2.3.3.2 Paddock garage doors fully open. Screens or partitions that impede the line of sight from the rear of the garage through to Pit Lane are by more than 60% of the available garage width are strictly prohibited not permitted.
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E 2.4 Television Facility 2.4.1 A Meeting, or such part of it as is determined by AVESCO, will be broadcast by the Ten Network broadcaster. 2.4.2 In entering the Championship, Teams are obliged to assist AVESCO in the promotion of the Championship and in particular, the broadcaster’s television coverage. 2.4.3 By undertaking to enter any Meeting, the Competitor agrees to relinquish any claim or right to the broadcast (Rule E 2.4.1), or any other material related to that broadcast.
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2.4.4 No Competitor, driver or Team member will be permitted to access the television OB van or gain access to race footage directly from the broadcaster, without obtaining the expressed permission of AVESCO, the Race Director and the broadcaster’s Executive Producer. 2.4.5 Any filming or any other means of recording images for commercial purposes at a Meeting by any Participant is strictly forbidden unless with the prior express written permission of the MM. E 2.5 Television Presentation
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2.5.1 At the conclusion of each series’ round, a television presentation will be undertaken by the Ten Network broadcaster’s producer, at a place agreed between the Ten Network broadcaster, AVESCO, and the promoter. 2.5.2 All Drivers at this presentation must be suitably attired - ie, driving suits must remain 'done up' to the neck, not opened to the waist, and Dunlop caps must be worn. 2.5.3 Drivers are not permitted to wear caps displaying Tyre Manufacturers’ logos or names
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on the podium other than Dunlop, but any other corporate cap is permitted. 2.5.4 No beverages other than the official champagne, the official sports drink or “unbranded” bottled water are permitted on the Podium during any presentation. E 2.6 Sponsors’ Presence 2.6.1 Start Line Activities 2.6.1.1 On the starting grid, subject to the requirement of the promoter, there is no prohibition on sponsors’ promotional personnel being present, but all such personnel are subject to the requirements in these Rules for clearing the grid,
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and must vacate the grid no later than at the 2-Minute signal. 2.6.1.2 Team Sponsor umbrellas are permitted. 2.6.1.3 The use of banners or flags will require prior written approval from AVESCO. 2.6.1.4 An appropriate dress code will apply at the direction of AVESCO. 2.6.2 Presence at Podium Presentations Without the prior permission of the MM or the OM AVESCO’s Media or Operations Manager, commercial and promotional personnel are not permitted in the vicinity of the podium presentation, apart from those persons directly concerned with the actual
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Team (ie. Drivers and Team members). © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 7 E 2.7 Corporate Activities 2.7.1 Supplementary/Further Regulations may provide for corporate and/or commercial activities to be undertaken on or adjacent to the race track at times other than times prescribed for on-track competition. 2.7.2 Without limiting the general nature of Rule E 2.7.1, Supplementary/Further Regulations may permit passengers to be carried around the race track in specifically designated vehicles, and in such an eventuality, may provide the conditions under
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which such activities will take place. 2.7.3 Should any regulations make provision for any activities pursuant to this Rule E 1.8, failure by any person to comply with the terms of such regulations will be referred to the IPO Stewards. E 2.8 Pit Lane Walk 2.8.1 At the Rounds indicated in the table below all Drivers and Cars must be present in a Pit Lane for the Pit Lane Walk and Autograph session. 2.8.2 The Pit Lane Walk will be conducted for 45 minutes. 2.8.3 All Cars must be in pushed into their Pit Bay at an angle of approximately 45° with the
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nose of the Car pointing towards Pit Exit. 2.8.4 All Teams must have posters or other promotional material available for their Drivers to autograph during the session. 2.8.5 All Drivers must be in their Pit Bay for the duration of the session. ROUND DATE MEETING/CIRCUIT PIT LANE WALK 1 17 - 20 March Clipsal 500/Adelaide Parklands No 2 15 - 17 April V8 International/Pukekohe Sunday 3 6 - 8 May Barbagallo No 4 27 – 29 May Eastern Creek Sunday 5 10 – 12 June Shanghai TBA 6 1 – 3 July
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Hidden Valley Sunday 7 22 –24 July Queensland Raceway No 8 12 –14 August Oran Park Sunday 9 9 – 11 Sept. Betta Electrical 500/Sandown Sunday 10 6 – 9 Oct. Bathurst 1000/Mt. Panorama Saturday 11 20 –23 Oct. Gillette V8 Supercar Challenge No 12 11 – 13 Nov. Symmons Plains Sunday 13 25 – 27 Nov. Grande Finale/ Phillip Island Sunday E 2.8 KVS Rounds All drivers may be required to attend Public and Media activities, the details of the activities required of drivers will be published in Supplementary/Further Regulations or directly to the
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relevant Team by the MM. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 8 E 3 COMPETITION NUMBERS E 3.1 Allocation & Register 3.1.1 The allocation of all competition numbers for Cars is solely the responsibility of AVESCO, which will maintain a register of all competition numbers allocated to, or reserved for, any Team. 3.1.2 The total of competition numbers allocated and held by any Team will not exceed the number of Cars that Team is entitled to run in V8 Supercar competitions. 3.1.3 AVESCO may vary the application of Rule E 3 only if, in its sole discretion, it is in the
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best interests of the Category so to do. E 3.2 Application 3.2.1 Teams who do not have a competition number already allocated to a Car, must apply in writing to AVESCO for a competition number to be issued 3.2.2 The application may include the preferred competition number, and may also list up to five alternative numbers nominated by the applicant Team in case their preferred number is unavailable. 3.2.3 In the event of none of the numbers nominated being available, AVESCO will so
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advise the applicant and allocate a new number to the Team. 3.2.4 VCS Teams are required to nominate their numbers at a time no later than the time that entries are lodged for the following year. E 3.3 Conflict 3.3.1 Subject to Rule E 3.3.3 below, where two or more Teams make application for the same unallocated number, on the same date, AVESCO will generally allocate the competition number to the more senior of the contending Teams. 3.3.2 For Rule E 3.3.1, the “more senior of the contending Teams” will be determined by
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reference to the TEGA TLA TEGA Teams’ Licence Agreement Level of the contending Teams. 3.3.3 AVESCO may vary the application of Rule E 3.3.1 only if, in its sole discretion, it is in the best interests of the Category so to do. E 3.4 Reservation 3.4.1 Competition number “1” is always reserved for the current VCS driver’s champion who has sole rights to that number for the duration of the Season which follows that in which the VCS was won. 3.4.2 In the event that the current VCS driver’s champion elects not to take competition
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number “1”, that number will not be allocated until a new VCS driver’s champion elects to take up that number. 3.4.3 Allocation of competition number “1” will automatically entail reservation of the VCS driver’s champion’s previous competition number for such period as that driver retains the status of the VCS champion. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 9 E 3.5 Change of Number 3.5.1 Teams may request AVESCO to change one or more of their current numbers for an unallocated number or numbers.
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3.5.2 If granted, the change of number will be immediate upon notification by AVESCO of the successful change. 3.5.3 Once a change has been approved the Team will no longer have any rights to the competition number that has been replaced by the new number. 3.5.4 Subject to Rule E 3.5.6 below, Teams may change any competition number no more than once in a calendar year. 3.5.5 Any Team that changes a number must compete using the new number at no less than one V8 Supercar competition in the calendar year in which the change was
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made. 3.5.6 AVESCO may vary the application of Rule E 3.5.4 only if, in its sole discretion, it is in the best interests of the Category so to do. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 10 E 4 TRANSFER OF A CAR E 4.1 Definitions 4.1.1 A “transfer” means to part with the possession of a Car by way of sale or lease, or the loan of a Car for more than one calendar month, to another person or entity whether or not the transferee has executed a TLA TEGA Teams’ Licence Agreement with TEGA.
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4.1.2 A “transferee” means that person or entity to whom a Car is transferred. 4.1.3 A “transferor” means that person or entity who transfers a Car. E 4.2 Notify AVESCO 4.2.1 A Team who transfers any Car must notify AVESCO within five (5) two (2) working days from the date of the transfer in writing by way of the Transfer Form appended to this Rule. 4.2.2 All particulars on the Transfer Form must be completed by the transferor who will be held responsible by AVESCO for providing such information.
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4.3 Notify CAMS It is the responsibility of the transferee, upon taking possession of a Car, to notify CAMS of the completion of the transfer by applying for a change to the ownership details as included in the Car’s CAMS Log Book and, if necessary, to obtain from CAMS a Competitor’s Pass Book/Licence for the Car so transferred. E 4.4 Nomination of CAMS Log Book Numbers 4.4.1 A Team must nominate to AVESCO, using the form provided, all Cars as identified by their CAMS Log Book numbers that are in their possession or control will be
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raced or tested using the Team’s allocated competition numbers. 4.4.2 Any Team that purchases or builds a new Car must nominate the CAMS Log Book number to AVESCO within two (2) working days of receiving the CAMS log book number for the Car. five (5) days prior to any Meeting or Test. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 11 RULE E 4.2.1 TRANSFER FORM NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFER OF A CAR 1.…...………………………………………………………………………………………. (Name of TEGA Teams Licence Agreement holder) hereby advise AVESCO that this entity has transferred a V8 Supercar on ……./….../2005.
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(Transfer Date) 2A. The transferee is…………………………………………………………….………. (Name of transferee) 2B. whose address is:…………………………………...………………………………. (Full address of transferee) 2C. and whose contact numbers are:……………………….………………….……… (Phone & fax numbers) 3. As far as is known, the transferee is*/is not* a party to a Teams Licence Agreement. (* Delete as applicable) 4. Details of the Car which has been transferred are: 4A. Make:…………………………………………..……………………..(Ford/Holden) 4B. Model:………………………….(e.g. BA/VY).………………………………(Year)
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4C. CAMS Log Book Number:…………………………………………………………… 5. Disposition of Control Tyres. 5A. At the time of the transfer, this entity had in possession (number of) …………. tyres which had been allocated to the Car being transferred. 5B. The Serial Numbers of those tyres are:…………………...……………………… ………………………………………………………………………...…………………. ………………………………………………………………………...…………………. *5C. The above-identified tyres have been*/will be* returned to Dunlop Australia; OR *5C. The above-identified tyres have been passed to the transferee.
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(* Delete as applicable) 6. Signed for the transferor:…………………………………………………………… (Authorised person) 7. Date of this Notification:………………………………………………………………. This Form must be lodged with AVESCO within 52 working days of the transfer date. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 12 Rule D4.4 V8 SUPERCAR CAMS LOG BOOK NOMINATION FORM 1. TEGA Teams Licence Agreement Name: ………………………...………………. 2. Team Name: ………………………...…………………………………….…………… 3. TLA Level: ………………………...…………………………………….……… 4. Competition Number: ………………………...…………………………..……….…
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5A. I hereby nominate the following Cars as defined by their CAMS Log Book number which are all of the Cars in the possession and/or control of the Team. to be listed as eligible Cars that I intend to enter in V8 Supercar meetings using the above Competition Number: CAMS Log Book Numbers: (i) …………………………..... (ii) ………….………………... (iii) …………………………... (iv) …………………………... OR 5B. I hereby nominate the following Cars as defined by their CAMS Log Book numbers to be removed from the list of eligible Cars that are in the possession and/or control of the Team. I
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intend to enter in V8 Supercar meetings using the above Competition Number: CAMS Log Book Numbers: (i) …………………………..... (ii) ………….………………... (iii) …………………………... (iv) …………………………... 6. Signed for the Competitor:………………………...………………………... (Competitor or Authorised representative) 7. Name: …………………...………………………...………………………….. 8. Date of this notification: ………..………………...………………………….. This form must be lodged with AVESCO at least within 5 2 days of the issuing or transfer of a Log Book by CAMS prior to any Meeting or Test at which any of the above
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Cars are to be used. Fax to AVESCO Operations Department on (07) 5526 3461 © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 13 E 5. SERIES’ SPONSORS E 5.1 VSC Series Identification 5.1.1 By entering any round in the VCS, Entrants and their sponsors agree to refer to it by its full title, "The V8 Supercar Championship Series". 5.1.2 Any advertising material must include the full title, and it is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure that this requirement is met. 5.1.3 An abbreviated term "2005 V8 Supercar Series" may also be used provided the full
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title is used at least once. E 5.2 DVS Series Identification 5.2.1 By entering any round in the DVS, Entrants and their sponsors agree to refer to it by its full title, "The 2005 V8 Konica Minolta Supercar Development Series". 5.2.2 Any advertising material must include the full title, and it is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure that this requirement is met. 5.2.3 An abbreviated term "2005 Konica Minolta Development Series" may also be used provided the full title is used at least once.
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E 5.3. V8 SUPERCAR TRANSPORTER IDENTIFICATION At all times Team race transporters must carry the V8 Supercar identification decals, as supplied by the AOM, on both sides and the rear of the trailer. E 6 SPONSORS – GENERAL 6.1 Each Team recognises sponsors of Teams, Race Meetings and the Series as well as sponsors supporting in any way the Category, AVESCO and/or TEGA are essential for the commercial viability of the Category. 6.2 Neither the Teams nor their respective Members or Related Entities will do or say
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anything which is reasonably construed as being unfairly prejudicial, unreasonably critical or malicious to any sponsor or of any sponsor’s products, services or personnel. E 7 V8 SUPERCAR TEAM PADDOCK E 7.1 CATERING 7.1.1 Catering for sponsors and guests is strictly prohibited in the V8 Supercar Paddock; such catering may only be conducted from locations approved by the Organisers. 7.1.2 Each team will be permitted one ‘motor-home or catering space’ in the designated V8 Supercar Team Catering Area. In circumstances where space is limited in the Team
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Catering Area, and at the sole discretion of the AOM, such motor-home or catering space may be allocated within the V8 Supercar Paddock area. 7.1.3 All Team catering equipment must fit within this area. Any additional motor-home or catering facility will only be permitted outside of the paddock strictly on the basis of available space following the allocation of all team facilities. E 7.2 ALLOCATION 7.2.1 Each team will be permitted to park one transporter in the designated V8 Supercar
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Paddock area. Teams with 3 or more Cars may be permitted to park one additional transporter in the same paddock area provided that there is sufficient space. 7.2.2 No other vehicle used by a team will be permitted to park in the V8 Supercar Paddock at any time. 7.2.3 A Team vehicle car park will be located as close as possible to the V8 Supercar Paddock at each event. © AVESCO 2005 - Division E Page E 14 E 7.3 TRADE SUPPLIERS 7.3.1 The AOM will designate a dedicated Trade Suppliers area at each event.
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7.3.2 All Trade Suppliers are only permitted to park in the Trade Suppliers area at all times. 7.3.3 The Trade Suppliers area, as determined by the AOM, will be located a close as practicable to the V8 Supercar Paddock at each event. 7.3.4 Should a Trade Supplier fail in any way to follow the instructions of the AOM, the Suppliers accreditation will be withdrawn by AVESCO. E 8. WORK PLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY All Teams are required to ensure that they comply with local Workplace Health and Safety
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requirements at any AVESCO authorised activity. E 8.1 Loading of Transporters At all times that transporter tail lifts are in operation Teams must: 8.1.1 Use barriers to ensure that only Team members are able to get closer than one metre to the perimeter of the tail lift; 8.1.2 Have present a tail lift controller who will be responsible for the use of the transporter tail lift (including compliance with E6.1) and who will not perform any other duties during the operation of the transporter tail lift other than the use of the tail lift controls.
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E 8.2 Fuel Containers At all times fuel drums and other containers used by Teams to collect fuel must be approved containers under Australian Standard AS/NZS 2906, and must be labelled in compliance with relevant dangerous goods legislation with labels supplied by the official fuel supplier. E 8.3 Radio Aerials/Antennae 8.3.1 Teams that wish to attach any sort of aerial or antenna to the pit garage structure must ensure that it is securely strapped in place. Cable ties alone are not sufficient for
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securing these aerials in place. 8.3.2 Any such arrangement must be constructed to the approval of the AOM.