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V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 1 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2004 FOSTER’S AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 804/0703/01 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR V8 SUPERCARS CHAPTER 1 – STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1.1. EVENT TITLE, DATE &VENUE The Meeting will be known as the “2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix”, and will be held at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on 3 March - 7 March 2004. 1.2 ORGANISATION & STATUS 1.2.1 The Meeting will be held under the International Sporting Code of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), any applicable National Competition Rules of CAMS which are not in conflict with the Rules of the AVESCO Operations Manual, the AVESCO Operations Manual Rules (“the Rules”), the Supplementary Regulations, any Further Regulations or instructions and any Bulletins issued. 1.2.2 The Meeting will be a Major National Race Meeting. 1.3. ADMINISTRATION & EVENT STAFF 1.3.1 Promoter: Australian Grand Prix Corporation P.O. Box 577 South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205 Telephone: (03) 9258 7100; Facsimile: (03) 9699 3727 1.3.2 Organiser: CAMS Limited P.O. Box 147 Caulfield East, Victoria, 3145 Telephone: (03) 9593 7777; Facsimile: (03) 9593 7700 1.3.3 Organising Committee: Tim Schenken, Peter Nelson, Tim Bamford 1.3.4 V8 Supercar Stewards: Keith Mckay (Chief), Steve Chopping & Steve Lisk 1.3.5 V8 Supercar Race Director: Tim Schenken 1.3.6 Clerk of Course: Henk Duncan 1.3.7 V8 Supercar Category Technical Director: Paul Taylor 1.3.8 V8 Supercar Driving Standards Observer: Colin Bond 1.3.9 V8 Supercar Operations Manager: Tony Manson 1.3.10 V8 Supercar Media Manager: Cole Hitchcock 1.3.11 Secretary of the Meeting: Peter Nelson National Secretary of the Meeting: Geoff Bull 1.3.12 Judges of Fact: (1) Start: Tony van den Dungen, Henk Duncan & Barry Frost (2) Finish: Erik Rubens & Barry Frost (3) Pit Lane Speed: Ivan Tarrant (4) Noise: Graham Cole (5) Pit Lane Penalty: Tony Manson, Vin Borgia & Ray Robins V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 2 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.4 CIRCUIT DETAILS 1.4.1 Track Length: 5.303 Kilometres 1.4.2 Direction: Clockwise 1.4.3 Track density: V8 Supercars – 35 1.4.4 Notice Board: Located outside the National Race Paddock Office. 1.5 ENTRIES 1.5.1 Competitors must have completed the 2004 Official Entry/Registration Form, the Fosters Australian Grand Prix Support Event Entry Form and the AVESCO Tyre Order & Payment Form to confirm entry to this Meeting. 1.5.2 No change of drivers will be accepted later than 1700 on Tuesday 2 March, unless exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Series Stewards, warrant a change after that time. 1.5.3 This is a Non-Championship special Meeting and as such, the AGPC and AVESCO will at their discretion invite Competitors to attend. 1.5.4 The list of Competitors invited to attend this Meeting is included in these Supplementary Regulations as Attachment “A”. 1.6 V8 SUPERCAR RACES & DISTANCE 1.6.1 There will be three non Championship races for invited Cars complying with Division “C” of the Rules: 1.6.1.1 Races 1 and 3 on Friday 5 March and Sunday 7 March respectively, will be 10 laps; and 1.6.1.2 Race 2 on Saturday 6 March will be 19 laps. 1.6.2 Subject to the following Supplementary Regulations, awards and conditions for the Meeting are those contained in the Rules, although the Promoter reserves the right to add additional awards, in which case such awards will be advised in Further Regulations. 1.6.3 There will be no prize money paid by the Promoter. 1.7 CONDITIONS OF MEETING 1.7.1 Formula One World Championship Precedence 1.7.1.1 This Meeting is a round of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship and teams participating in it will have priority for the whole of the Meeting. 1.7.1.2 Any person or Team not in the right place at the right time may miss their participation in the Meeting. 1.7.1.3 It is recommended that all Teams highlight the areas of their schedule which involve the Team and ensure that all personnel are ready at the appropriate times. 1.7.2 Variation of Program 1.7.2.1 The Organisers do not anticipate any problems but it may be necessary to vary the program at any time. 1.7.2.2 Teams will be notified of any change to the program as soon as possible and the Organisers will do all they can to maintain the V8 Supercar Category’s involvement as an important part of the program. 1.7.2.3 The program may be varied or altered at the Promoter's discretion to ensure the Formula One World Championship content stays on schedule. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 3 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.8 LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Drivers must hold a current CAMS C4 Competition Licence (Driver) or higher, and all Competitors must have a current CAMS Entrants Licence. 1.9 ACCREDITATION CARDS (PASSES) AVESCO ‘hard cards’ will not be recognised at this Meeting, the Organisers will issue AVESCO the following types and numbers of passes for distribution to each Team: 1.9.1 18 non-transferable personnel passes per Car, including the Driver, of which 8 will permit Pit Lane access; and 1.9.2 Personnel passes will have photo identification in 2004. If you haven’t been already you will be contacted by a member of the AGPC Credentials staff to assist you with your application. Please read the credentials summary on the Support Event Credential Application Form thoroughly to ensure you understand the system for capturing photographs and so you can obtain passes for your crews with as little delay as possible. An Accreditation Office will be located near the Gate 10 pedestrian entry from Tuesday 2 March to Friday 5 March solely for the use of Support Event participants. Each individual will need to collect his/her own pass, or the entire team’s personnel passes may be collected by an authorized team representative under con ditions stipulated by the Credentials Staff of the AGPC. Check the credentials application form for credentials office opening times and further information. 1.9.3 1 x Support Tender Vehicle Pass providing access to the National Race Paddock for each competing Car. 1.9.4 2 x Competitor Car Park passes (no access to the paddock) for each competing Car. 1.9.5 The AOM will distribute the vehicle passes to the Team transporter operators on Tuesday 2 March. 1.9.6 The Team Transporter operator will be issued a vehicle and personnel “Site Passes” for unloading on Tuesday 2 March. The “Site Pass” is not valid for the four days of the event (4-7 March). Note the vehicle and personnel passes override the “Site Pass” on any day during, before or after the event. The AGPC Credentials Staff can be contacted on 03 9258 7100 for further details. 1.10 TYRE SELECTION Control tyre selection will take place at 1000, Wednesday 3 March at the Dunlop facility located in the National Race Paddock area. 1.11 TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS 1.11.1 The Race Management Channel frequency will be advised by way of a Further Regulation. 1.11.2 The Organisers remind all Competitors of the importance of using only licensed radio equipment; the Licensing Authority having alerted the Organisers that any Car fitted with a radio is regarded as “intent to use” and if not licensed, the equipment may be confiscated by the Licensing Authority. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 4 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.12 MEETING RIDES 1.12.1 Pursuant to Rules E1 Meeting Rides will be conducted between 0950 and 1005 on Thursday 4 March for Invited Cars only. 1.12.1 Invited teams will be notified by AVESCO Media Manager. 1.12.3 Passengers carried in all Meeting Rides must comply with the conditions set out in Rules E 1.4 and E 1.5 1.12.4 Teams permitted to undertake Meeting Rides are restricted to one partial warm up lap starting from Pit Lane and ending in Pit Lane. The Car will not cross the start/finish line. 1.12.5 For this meeting a “Meeting ride” is one in which a Car Carrying a passenger is permitted only to: 1.12.5.1 exit the pit lane and complete that part of a lap until the Car crosses the start/finish line, and then 1.12.5.2 complete a partial lap (the “flying lap”) which must finish when the Car returns to the Paddock at turn 15. CHAPTER 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 2.1. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION & SCRUTINEERING 2.1.1 Document Verification will be conducted from 1400 to 1600 Wednesday 3 March at the National Race Paddock Office. 2.1.2 Scrutineering will be conducted from 1000 to 1600 Wednesday 3 March in each Competitor’s allocated garage area. 2.2. DRIVERS’ BRIEFING The Drivers’ Briefing will be held for all Support Event competitors at 08:30 on Thursday 4 March at the Muster Tent, which is situated adjacent to the National Race Paddock Office. 2.3 MARSHALLING, PRE-GRID AND RACE START PROCEDURE 2.3.1 When Teams are called to the marshalling area, the Car (in “Ready to Race” condition) must be taken there promptly, and any Car not in the marshalling area prior to the Cars being sent to the grid will be unable to join that session or race. 2.3.2 Pit crew with the appropriate Pit Lane Access passes may walk from the National Race Paddock to the Pit Lane (via the access road past the medical centre) prior to their session on the track. Equipment may be carried, or wheeled into the Pit Lane on a trolley measuring no more than 2 x 1 metres. 2.3.3 Under the direction of the paddock marshals the following procedure will occur: 2.3.3.1 Cars will proceed to the grid or pit lane. 2.3.3.2 Pit crew may approach the race vehicles at this time. Please note that there may be a five minute wait with the cars on the grid. 2.3.3.3 Cars driven to the pit lane prior to any race, will not be permitted to enter the track until after the race start proper, and then only under the direction of officials. 2.3.3.4 Drivers are not required to wear their helmets until they reach the grid or pit lane. 2.3.4 The Start procedure will start with a 3-minutes signal being given to the Cars on the grid. From this signal on, the start procedure will be the same as that detailed in the AVESCO Operations Manual. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 5 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2.3.5 NOTE: Adherence to the procedure set out above is important as not to hold up the program. 2.3.6 All personnel going to and permitted in the pit lane must be correctly credentialed and dressed and all must be 16 years or older to be permitted into the pit lane. 2.4 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING 2.4.1 The Organisers reserve the right to stop any practice or qualifying session as often and for as long as they deem necessary, to clear the track; and have advised that such time lost may not be made up. 2.4.2 Any driver whose fastest lap - achieved during the qualifying sessions - exceeds 105% of the fastest V8 Supercar qualifying time will not be permitted to start in any race; unless either Rule D 5.1.2 or D 5.1.5 applies. 2.4.3 Commencement of Sessions All practice and qualifying sessions will be started from the grid and/or pit exit, and will then be controlled from the start line; drivers must be prepared to stop at the direction of an official at pit exit before driving onto the race track at any time. 2.4.4 End of Sessions At the end of each session or race and after being shown the chequered flag, drivers will proceed around the track to the run-off area at Turn 15. From there they will be directed into the National Race Paddock as soon as access is clear. 2.5 PIT LANE 2.5.1 Only two (2) persons per Car and essential race officials are permitted at the pit signaling wall during all practice and qualifying sessions and each race; Rule D 11.5.1 will not apply to this Meeting. 2.5.2 Competitors must not paint lines or other markings on any part of pit lane. 2.5.3 No equipment may be placed on the pit signaling wall. 2.5.4 During the start of any race, only race officials and television crews specifically authorised by the Clerk of Course are permitted at the pit signaling wall. 2.5.5 The pit lane speed limit for V8 Supercars is 40 km/h as prescribed by the Rules. 2.5.6 Only eight (8) personnel (excluding the driver) for each Car on the track at that time may be present in the pit lane. 2.6 TOP TEN SHOOTOUT 2.6.1 The combined results of both the Upper 50% or the Lower 50% qualifying sessions will determine the starters and the starting order for the Shootout unless otherwise determined by the Stewards. 2.6.2 The Shootout will be regarded as a qualifying session for those drivers who achieve the ten fastest times in either the Upper 50% or the Lower 50% qualifying sessions. 2.5.3 The Shootout will determine the first ten places on the starting grid for the race. 2.6.4 The starting order for the Shootout will be from tenth to first as established by the fastest time achieved by a driver in the qualifying sessions. 2.5.5 Each Car will be released on one warm-up lap from pit lane, as the Car crosses the control (timing) line, the driver will be shown a green flag which will signal the start of that driver’s timed lap. 2.5.6 When the Car crosses the control (timing) line at the end of its flying lap, the driver will be shown a chequered flag indicating the end of the timed lap, whereupon the driver V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 6 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO must reduce speed, complete an almost full “cool-down” lap and re-enter pit lane via the pit entry lane. 2.5.7 During the “cool-down” lap, Cars must be driven at a reasonable pace and drivers must not interfere with, baulk or cause obstruction to any other Cars which may be on the track at the same time. 2.5.8 It is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure their Car is at Pit Lane Exit at the appropriate time for it to take part in the Shootout. 2.5.9 The Car nominated to start the session must be at the Pit Lane Exit at the scheduled start time of the session. 2.5.10 Each following Car must be at the Pit Lane Exit prior to the preceding Car receiving the green flag to commence it’s timed lap. 2.5.11 Any Competitor that fails to have their Car at the Pit Lane Exit prior to the preceding Car receiving the green flag, the Stewards may exclude that Car from the session. 2.5.12 A driver will be permitted to qualify only one Car in the Shootout, and that Car must be the Car that driver will drive in the race. 2.7 GRID POSITIONS 2.7.1 Grid positions for Race 1 will be determined by the fastest time achieved by a driver in the qualifying session or the “Shootout”, whichever is applicable. 2.7.2 Grid positions for Races 2 and 3 will be based on the finishing position of each driver in Races 1 and 2 respectively. 2.7.3 Unless otherwise determined by the Stewards; 2.7.3.1 any drivers who do not finish Races 1 or 2 may be permitted to start in the subsequent Race from the rear of the grid in an order based upon their fastest qualifying or Race time (whichever is applicable); and 2.7.3.2 drivers who had qualified to start in any Race but were unable to so start, may be permitted to start in any subsequent Race from the rear of the grid behind those drivers (if any) permitted to start in the relevant Race pursuant to Supplementary Regulation 2.7.3.1, in an order based on their fastest qualifying or Race time (whichever is applicable). 2.7.4 If, due to exceptional circumstances, a qualifying session can not be completed. The Stewards may allocate grid positions according to practice sessions or by another criteria. 2.8 ADDITIONAL SIGNALING POINT Black flag, Orange disc, and bad sportsman flag signals may also be shown to drivers from the flag post at Turn 12.5 (opposite Powerhouse) on drivers left. Signals shown at this post will have the same meaning as if shown at the start line. 2.9 KERB HOPPING 2.9.1 A driver must not: 2.9.1.1 consistently cut corners by driving over the inside of kerbs, “ripple strips”, or off the racing track surface; or 2.9.1.2 cut any corner which results in material or debris being brought onto the racing track; or 2.9.1.3 consistently make contact with a corner, apex tyre bundle or kerb marker. 2.9.2 Each Sector Marshall will be a Judge of Fact with regard to whether a driver has failed to comply with Supplementary Regulation 2.9.1. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 7 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2.10 MARKINGS ON CARS In addition to the requirements of Rule C 19 and Schedule C 2, each Car must display sponsor’s signage as supplied by the Promoter in a space of 500mm x 120mm on each side of the Car above the competition number. No championship Logos are permitted to be displayed on cars for this meeting. 2.11 YELLOW LINE AT PIT EXIT When exiting the Pit Lane, drivers must not cross the yellow line painted on the track between the Pit Exit and the track. (The yellow line extends from the pit exit towards T1) The crossing of this line (from right to left) will result in a Pit Lane Penalty applied by the Clerk of Course or some other penalty at the discretion of the Stewards. CHAPTER 3 – MARKETING 3.1 PRE-EVENT AUTOGRAPH SESSION 3.1.1 Date: Wednesday March 3 3.1.2 Location: Federation Square – cnr, Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. 3.1.3 Time: 1200 – 1400 – in two groups 3.1.4 Drivers: The Media Manager will draw up a roster and advise teams. 3.2 DRIVERS’ PHOTO 3.2.1 Date: Thursday March 4 3.2.2 Location: All drivers to assemble by the Netspace Commodore in the middle of the V8 Supercar paddock. 3.2.3 Time: 9:00 3.2.4 Drivers: Compulsory for all 3.3 NETWORK TEN/ MEDIA GUIDE PHOTOS 3.3.1 Date: Thursday March 4 3.3.2 Location: Network 10 marquee in the V8 Supercar Paddock 3.3.3 Time: 1200 – 1330 3.3.4 Drivers: Compulsory for all. 3.3.5 Driving suites must be worn. No caps are permitted. 3.4 MEDIA CONFERENCE All held at the circuit National Press Conference Centre. 3.4.1 Thursday 4 March – (top 5); Immediately following Shootout 3.4.2 Friday 5 March – (top 3); Immediately following Race 1 3.4.3 Saturday 6 March– (top 3); Immediately following Race 2 3.4.4 Sunday 7 March– (top 3); Immediately following Race 3 3.5 AT TRACK AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS The Autograph Stage is now located in the middle of the National Race Paddock. 3.5.1 Thursday 4 March 12:10 – 12:40 3.5.2 Friday 5 March 12:00 – 13:00 3.5.3 Saturday 6 March 12:30 – 13:30 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 8 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 3.5.4 Sunday 7 March 11:45 – 12:30 3.5.5 The Media Manager will draw up a roster and advise teams. 3.5 DRIVERS’ PARADE 3.5.1 Date: Saturday March 6 3.5.2 Time: 12:08 – 12:18, Drivers must be ready at AVESCO Transporter by 11:50. 3.5.3 Drivers: Compulsory for all CHAPTER 4 CIRCUIT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 4.2 PADDOCK AREA 4.2.1 The National Race Paddock for V8 Supercars, and other national categories will be between Turn 15 and the Pit Entry Lane. Access at non-racing times is via the run-off area at Turn 15. 4.2.2 The support paddock is divided into a number of main areas. Access is not permitted to support paddocks without first checking with the AOM. ACCESS TO THE V8 SUPERCAR PADDOCK IS NOT PERMITTED UNTIL 0800 TUESDAY 2 MARCH. ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE PADDOCK PRIOR TO THIS TIME MAY RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM THE EVENT OR OTHER PENALTY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROMOTER. A schedule and map of the park up procedure will be issued in further instructions. 4.2.3 Other than advertising signage that is permanently displayed by a Team on any pantech, truck, trailer or equipment as part of its year-round signage, no advertising or promotional signage of any kind may be affixed to or displayed in or on any other part of any marquee, tent, equipment, truck, trailer or other vehicle, including on the roof, occupied owned, or operated by the Team and situated in the Paddock Area or elsewhere in Albert Park at any time during the meeting. However, in 2004 teams will be allowed to erect their year-round garage paneling on the inside of their marquee. Panelling may only be erected if it is of a professional and presentable standard. 4.2.4 Competitors presenting at the paddock entry gate without necessary tender pass will be turned back by security. 4.2.5 NOTE: The area will be secured each night and the access gates manned. 4.2.6 Paddock Prohibition: Competitors are reminded that they are responsible for notifying sponsors and other associated persons or groups, that corporate type hospitality arrangements are prohibited from the paddock area. 4.2.7The tunnel can only be used for Support Event vehicles displaying the correct tunnel access pass. The AOM will distribute these passes to the Team transporter operators on Tuesday 2 March. 4.3 ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS To better administer to the support categories the Secretary of the Meeting and Stewards office, have been located in the National Race Paddock Office. Phone: 03 8698 8101. 4.4 PROMOTION PERSONNEL Competitors are advised that NO promotional personnel or signage will gain access to the grid prior to practice, qualifying or racing without written authority of the Promoter. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 9 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 4.5 MERCHANDISING REQUIREMENTS No goods or merchandise of any kind may be brought, sold, advertised, displayed, distributed or promoted within the boundaries of the Albert Park or near the entrance thereto by or on behalf of any of the Teams at any time during the period of the Meeting. 4.6 TIMING TRANSMITTERS By arrangement with the FOM Timekeepers, all Support Events must be timed using the FOM timing system and competitors are not required to bring their own timing transmitters. The FOM Timekeepers will supply enough transponders to enable this to happen, but officials will need to place them in the cars prior to going onto the track for the first time, and remove them after the last event for each competitor. Your cooperation will be sought during these procedures. Full details of these arrangements will be available at the circuit. 4.7 NOISE Competitors are reminded of the requirements of Rule C 8.9.8, and that the Organisers may at their sole discretion, prohibit any car exceeding 95 dBa from participating in the Meeting if the noise level is considered to be unsatisfactory. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 10 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO CHAPTER 5 – MEETING PROGRAM (subject to change) 5.1 Wednesday 3 MARCH Start Finish CATEGORY Duration Session 1000 1600 V8 SUPERCAR 6 hours Scrutineering 1000 V8 SUPERCAR Tyre Select 1400 1600 V8 SUPERCAR 2 hours Document Check 5.2 THURSDAY 4 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0830 Netspace V8 Supercar Drivers Briefing 0930 0950 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Practice 0950 1005 Netspace V8 Supercar 15 minutes Prize winner’s Hot Laps 15 minutes 1020 1040 Formula Ford 20 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1055 1125 Netspace V8 Supercar 30 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1140 1200 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1215 1235 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Qualifying 1200 1330 Netspace V8 Supercar 90 minutes Media Guide Photos 15 minutes 1250 1315 Formula Ford 25 minutes Qualifying 10 minutes 1325 1345 Tattersall’s Historic 20 minutes Demonstration 15 minutes 1400 1430 Netspace V8 Supercar 30 minutes Qualifying 15 minutes 1445 1510 Michelin Carrera Cup 25 minutes Qualifying 20 minutes 1530 1550 Formula Ford 20 minutes Race 1 15 minutes 1605 1645 Netspace V8 Supercar 40 minutes Shootout Shootout End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1705 1725 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 1 20 minutes 1740 1800 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Race 1 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 11 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.3 FRIDAY 5 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0930 0940 Rev GP Kart Challenge 10 minutes Qualifying 30 minutes 0955 1015 Tattersall’s Historic 20 minutes Demonstration 45 minutes 1100 1200 Formula One 60 minutes Practice 1 18 minutes 1218 1230 Grand Prix Rally 12 minutes Parade 10 minutes 1240 1245 BMW Celebrity Challenge 5 minutes Parade 5 minutes 1250 1310 BMW Celebrity Challenge 20 minutes Practice 50 minutes 1400 1500 Formula One 60 minutes Qualifying 1 25 minutes 1525 Netspace V8 Supercar 10 laps Race 1 Race End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1605 1625 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 2 20 minutes 1645 1705 Michelin Carrera Cup 10 minutes Race 2 10 minutes 1715 1720 Show ‘n’ shine 5 minutes Parade Lap 20 minutes 1740 1800 Formula Ford 20 minutes Race 2 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 12 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.4 SATURDAY 6 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0850 0902 Grand Prix Rally 12 minutes Parade 10 minutes 0912 0922 Rev GP Kart Challenge 10 minutes 38 minutes 1000 1045 Formula One 45 minutes Practice 3 30 minutes 1115 1200 Formula One 45 minutes Practice 4 8 minutes 1208 1218 Netspace V8 Supercar 10 minutes Drivers Parade 12 minutes 1230 1240 Tattersall’s Historic 10 minutes Demonstration 15 minutes 1255 1315 BMW Celebrity Challenge 20 minutes Qualifying 45 minutes 1400 1540 Formula One 1hr 40 minutes Qualifying 20 minutes 1600 Netspace V8 Supercar GP 100 19 laps Race 2 Race End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1700 1720 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Race 3 20 minutes 1740 1800 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 3 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 13 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.5 SUNDAY 9 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0930 0950 Formula Ford Track Attack 20 minutes Race 3 15 minutes 1005 1015 Tattersall’s historic including exotic marques 10 minutes Demonstration 22 minutes 1037 Netspace V8 Supercar Showdown 10 laps Race 3 Race end Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 13 minutes 1110 1115 Formula One 5 minutes Drivers’ Photo 1115 1126 Formula One 11 minutes Drivers’ Parade 14 minutes 1140 1155 BMW Celebrity Challenge 15 minutes Race 3 5 minutes 1200 1205 BMW Celebrity Challenge 5 minutes Parade 10 minutes 1215 1235 Michelin Carrera cup 20 minutes Race 4 30 minutes 1305 1319 Pit straight presentation 14 minutes 31 minutes 1350 1352 National Anthem 2 minutes 8 minutes 1400 2004 Fosters Australian Grand Prix 58 Laps Race * Program subject to further developments and amendments. Peter Nelson. Secretary of the Meeting Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 14 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO ATTACHMENT A Car Driver 1 Marcos Ambrose 2 Mark Skaife 3 Jason Richards 5 Glenn Seton 6 Craig Lowndes 7 Tony Longhurst 8 Paul Dumbrell 9 Russell Ingall 10 Mark Winterbottom 11 Steven Richards 12 John Bowe 14 Craig Baird 15 Rick Kelly 16 Paul Weel 17 Steven Johnson 18 Warren Luff 20 Jason Bargwanna 21 Brad Jones 23 Mark Noske 29 Paul Morris 31 Steve Ellery 33 Cameron McConville 34 Garth Tander 44 Simon Wills 45 TBA 50 Jason Bright 51 Greg Murphy 52 Todd Kelly 75 Anthony Tratt V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 1 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2004 FOSTER’S AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX CAMS PERMIT NUMBER: 804/0703/01 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR V8 SUPERCARS CHAPTER 1 – STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1.1. EVENT TITLE, DATE &VENUE The Meeting will be known as the “2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix”, and will be held at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on 3 March - 7 March 2004. 1.2 ORGANISATION & STATUS 1.2.1 The Meeting will be held under the International Sporting Code of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), any applicable National Competition Rules of CAMS which are not in conflict with the Rules of the AVESCO Operations Manual, the AVESCO Operations Manual Rules (“the Rules”), the Supplementary Regulations, any Further Regulations or instructions and any Bulletins issued. 1.2.2 The Meeting will be a Major National Race Meeting. 1.3. ADMINISTRATION & EVENT STAFF 1.3.1 Promoter: Australian Grand Prix Corporation P.O. Box 577 South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205 Telephone: (03) 9258 7100; Facsimile: (03) 9699 3727 1.3.2 Organiser: CAMS Limited P.O. Box 147 Caulfield East, Victoria, 3145 Telephone: (03) 9593 7777; Facsimile: (03) 9593 7700 1.3.3 Organising Committee: Tim Schenken, Peter Nelson, Tim Bamford 1.3.4 V8 Supercar Stewards: Keith Mckay (Chief), Steve Chopping & Steve Lisk 1.3.5 V8 Supercar Race Director: Tim Schenken 1.3.6 Clerk of Course: Henk Duncan 1.3.7 V8 Supercar Category Technical Director: Paul Taylor 1.3.8 V8 Supercar Driving Standards Observer: Colin Bond 1.3.9 V8 Supercar Operations Manager: Tony Manson 1.3.10 V8 Supercar Media Manager: Cole Hitchcock 1.3.11 Secretary of the Meeting: Peter Nelson National Secretary of the Meeting: Geoff Bull 1.3.12 Judges of Fact: (1) Start: Tony van den Dungen, Henk Duncan & Barry Frost (2) Finish: Erik Rubens & Barry Frost (3) Pit Lane Speed: Ivan Tarrant (4) Noise: Graham Cole (5) Pit Lane Penalty: Tony Manson, Vin Borgia & Ray Robins V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 2 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.4 CIRCUIT DETAILS 1.4.1 Track Length: 5.303 Kilometres 1.4.2 Direction: Clockwise 1.4.3 Track density: V8 Supercars – 35 1.4.4 Notice Board: Located outside the National Race Paddock Office. 1.5 ENTRIES 1.5.1 Competitors must have completed the 2004 Official Entry/Registration Form, the Fosters Australian Grand Prix Support Event Entry Form and the AVESCO Tyre Order & Payment Form to confirm entry to this Meeting. 1.5.2 No change of drivers will be accepted later than 1700 on Tuesday 2 March, unless exceptional circumstances, as determined by the Series Stewards, warrant a change after that time. 1.5.3 This is a Non-Championship special Meeting and as such, the AGPC and AVESCO will at their discretion invite Competitors to attend. 1.5.4 The list of Competitors invited to attend this Meeting is included in these Supplementary Regulations as Attachment “A”. 1.6 V8 SUPERCAR RACES & DISTANCE 1.6.1 There will be three non Championship races for invited Cars complying with Division “C” of the Rules: 1.6.1.1 Races 1 and 3 on Friday 5 March and Sunday 7 March respectively, will be 10 laps; and 1.6.1.2 Race 2 on Saturday 6 March will be 19 laps. 1.6.2 Subject to the following Supplementary Regulations, awards and conditions for the Meeting are those contained in the Rules, although the Promoter reserves the right to add additional awards, in which case such awards will be advised in Further Regulations. 1.6.3 There will be no prize money paid by the Promoter. 1.7 CONDITIONS OF MEETING 1.7.1 Formula One World Championship Precedence 1.7.1.1 This Meeting is a round of the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship and teams participating in it will have priority for the whole of the Meeting. 1.7.1.2 Any person or Team not in the right place at the right time may miss their participation in the Meeting. 1.7.1.3 It is recommended that all Teams highlight the areas of their schedule which involve the Team and ensure that all personnel are ready at the appropriate times. 1.7.2 Variation of Program 1.7.2.1 The Organisers do not anticipate any problems but it may be necessary to vary the program at any time. 1.7.2.2 Teams will be notified of any change to the program as soon as possible and the Organisers will do all they can to maintain the V8 Supercar Category’s involvement as an important part of the program. 1.7.2.3 The program may be varied or altered at the Promoter's discretion to ensure the Formula One World Championship content stays on schedule. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 3 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.8 LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Drivers must hold a current CAMS C4 Competition Licence (Driver) or higher, and all Competitors must have a current CAMS Entrants Licence. 1.9 ACCREDITATION CARDS (PASSES) AVESCO ‘hard cards’ will not be recognised at this Meeting, the Organisers will issue AVESCO the following types and numbers of passes for distribution to each Team: 1.9.1 18 non-transferable personnel passes per Car, including the Driver, of which 8 will permit Pit Lane access; and 1.9.2 Personnel passes will have photo identification in 2004. If you haven’t been already you will be contacted by a member of the AGPC Credentials staff to assist you with your application. Please read the credentials summary on the Support Event Credential Application Form thoroughly to ensure you understand the system for capturing photographs and so you can obtain passes for your crews with as little delay as possible. An Accreditation Office will be located near the Gate 10 pedestrian entry from Tuesday 2 March to Friday 5 March solely for the use of Support Event participants. Each individual will need to collect his/her own pass, or the entire team’s personnel passes may be collected by an authorized team representative under con ditions stipulated by the Credentials Staff of the AGPC. Check the credentials application form for credentials office opening times and further information. 1.9.3 1 x Support Tender Vehicle Pass providing access to the National Race Paddock for each competing Car. 1.9.4 2 x Competitor Car Park passes (no access to the paddock) for each competing Car. 1.9.5 The AOM will distribute the vehicle passes to the Team transporter operators on Tuesday 2 March. 1.9.6 The Team Transporter operator will be issued a vehicle and personnel “Site Passes” for unloading on Tuesday 2 March. The “Site Pass” is not valid for the four days of the event (4-7 March). Note the vehicle and personnel passes override the “Site Pass” on any day during, before or after the event. The AGPC Credentials Staff can be contacted on 03 9258 7100 for further details. 1.10 TYRE SELECTION Control tyre selection will take place at 1000, Wednesday 3 March at the Dunlop facility located in the National Race Paddock area. 1.11 TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS 1.11.1 The Race Management Channel frequency will be advised by way of a Further Regulation. 1.11.2 The Organisers remind all Competitors of the importance of using only licensed radio equipment; the Licensing Authority having alerted the Organisers that any Car fitted with a radio is regarded as “intent to use” and if not licensed, the equipment may be confiscated by the Licensing Authority. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 4 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 1.12 MEETING RIDES 1.12.1 Pursuant to Rules E1 Meeting Rides will be conducted between 0950 and 1005 on Thursday 4 March for Invited Cars only. 1.12.1 Invited teams will be notified by AVESCO Media Manager. 1.12.3 Passengers carried in all Meeting Rides must comply with the conditions set out in Rules E 1.4 and E 1.5 1.12.4 Teams permitted to undertake Meeting Rides are restricted to one partial warm up lap starting from Pit Lane and ending in Pit Lane. The Car will not cross the start/finish line. 1.12.5 For this meeting a “Meeting ride” is one in which a Car Carrying a passenger is permitted only to: 1.12.5.1 exit the pit lane and complete that part of a lap until the Car crosses the start/finish line, and then 1.12.5.2 complete a partial lap (the “flying lap”) which must finish when the Car returns to the Paddock at turn 15. CHAPTER 2 – SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS 2.1. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION & SCRUTINEERING 2.1.1 Document Verification will be conducted from 1400 to 1600 Wednesday 3 March at the National Race Paddock Office. 2.1.2 Scrutineering will be conducted from 1000 to 1600 Wednesday 3 March in each Competitor’s allocated garage area. 2.2. DRIVERS’ BRIEFING The Drivers’ Briefing will be held for all Support Event competitors at 08:30 on Thursday 4 March at the Muster Tent, which is situated adjacent to the National Race Paddock Office. 2.3 MARSHALLING, PRE-GRID AND RACE START PROCEDURE 2.3.1 When Teams are called to the marshalling area, the Car (in “Ready to Race” condition) must be taken there promptly, and any Car not in the marshalling area prior to the Cars being sent to the grid will be unable to join that session or race. 2.3.2 Pit crew with the appropriate Pit Lane Access passes may walk from the National Race Paddock to the Pit Lane (via the access road past the medical centre) prior to their session on the track. Equipment may be carried, or wheeled into the Pit Lane on a trolley measuring no more than 2 x 1 metres. 2.3.3 Under the direction of the paddock marshals the following procedure will occur: 2.3.3.1 Cars will proceed to the grid or pit lane. 2.3.3.2 Pit crew may approach the race vehicles at this time. Please note that there may be a five minute wait with the cars on the grid. 2.3.3.3 Cars driven to the pit lane prior to any race, will not be permitted to enter the track until after the race start proper, and then only under the direction of officials. 2.3.3.4 Drivers are not required to wear their helmets until they reach the grid or pit lane. 2.3.4 The Start procedure will start with a 3-minutes signal being given to the Cars on the grid. From this signal on, the start procedure will be the same as that detailed in the AVESCO Operations Manual. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 5 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2.3.5 NOTE: Adherence to the procedure set out above is important as not to hold up the program. 2.3.6 All personnel going to and permitted in the pit lane must be correctly credentialed and dressed and all must be 16 years or older to be permitted into the pit lane. 2.4 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING 2.4.1 The Organisers reserve the right to stop any practice or qualifying session as often and for as long as they deem necessary, to clear the track; and have advised that such time lost may not be made up. 2.4.2 Any driver whose fastest lap - achieved during the qualifying sessions - exceeds 105% of the fastest V8 Supercar qualifying time will not be permitted to start in any race; unless either Rule D 5.1.2 or D 5.1.5 applies. 2.4.3 Commencement of Sessions All practice and qualifying sessions will be started from the grid and/or pit exit, and will then be controlled from the start line; drivers must be prepared to stop at the direction of an official at pit exit before driving onto the race track at any time. 2.4.4 End of Sessions At the end of each session or race and after being shown the chequered flag, drivers will proceed around the track to the run-off area at Turn 15. From there they will be directed into the National Race Paddock as soon as access is clear. 2.5 PIT LANE 2.5.1 Only two (2) persons per Car and essential race officials are permitted at the pit signaling wall during all practice and qualifying sessions and each race; Rule D 11.5.1 will not apply to this Meeting. 2.5.2 Competitors must not paint lines or other markings on any part of pit lane. 2.5.3 No equipment may be placed on the pit signaling wall. 2.5.4 During the start of any race, only race officials and television crews specifically authorised by the Clerk of Course are permitted at the pit signaling wall. 2.5.5 The pit lane speed limit for V8 Supercars is 40 km/h as prescribed by the Rules. 2.5.6 Only eight (8) personnel (excluding the driver) for each Car on the track at that time may be present in the pit lane. 2.6 TOP TEN SHOOTOUT 2.6.1 The combined results of both the Upper 50% or the Lower 50% qualifying sessions will determine the starters and the starting order for the Shootout unless otherwise determined by the Stewards. 2.6.2 The Shootout will be regarded as a qualifying session for those drivers who achieve the ten fastest times in either the Upper 50% or the Lower 50% qualifying sessions. 2.5.3 The Shootout will determine the first ten places on the starting grid for the race. 2.6.4 The starting order for the Shootout will be from tenth to first as established by the fastest time achieved by a driver in the qualifying sessions. 2.5.5 Each Car will be released on one warm-up lap from pit lane, as the Car crosses the control (timing) line, the driver will be shown a green flag which will signal the start of that driver’s timed lap. 2.5.6 When the Car crosses the control (timing) line at the end of its flying lap, the driver will be shown a chequered flag indicating the end of the timed lap, whereupon the driver V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 6 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO must reduce speed, complete an almost full “cool-down” lap and re-enter pit lane via the pit entry lane. 2.5.7 During the “cool-down” lap, Cars must be driven at a reasonable pace and drivers must not interfere with, baulk or cause obstruction to any other Cars which may be on the track at the same time. 2.5.8 It is the responsibility of the Competitor to ensure their Car is at Pit Lane Exit at the appropriate time for it to take part in the Shootout. 2.5.9 The Car nominated to start the session must be at the Pit Lane Exit at the scheduled start time of the session. 2.5.10 Each following Car must be at the Pit Lane Exit prior to the preceding Car receiving the green flag to commence it’s timed lap. 2.5.11 Any Competitor that fails to have their Car at the Pit Lane Exit prior to the preceding Car receiving the green flag, the Stewards may exclude that Car from the session. 2.5.12 A driver will be permitted to qualify only one Car in the Shootout, and that Car must be the Car that driver will drive in the race. 2.7 GRID POSITIONS 2.7.1 Grid positions for Race 1 will be determined by the fastest time achieved by a driver in the qualifying session or the “Shootout”, whichever is applicable. 2.7.2 Grid positions for Races 2 and 3 will be based on the finishing position of each driver in Races 1 and 2 respectively. 2.7.3 Unless otherwise determined by the Stewards; 2.7.3.1 any drivers who do not finish Races 1 or 2 may be permitted to start in the subsequent Race from the rear of the grid in an order based upon their fastest qualifying or Race time (whichever is applicable); and 2.7.3.2 drivers who had qualified to start in any Race but were unable to so start, may be permitted to start in any subsequent Race from the rear of the grid behind those drivers (if any) permitted to start in the relevant Race pursuant to Supplementary Regulation 2.7.3.1, in an order based on their fastest qualifying or Race time (whichever is applicable). 2.7.4 If, due to exceptional circumstances, a qualifying session can not be completed. The Stewards may allocate grid positions according to practice sessions or by another criteria. 2.8 ADDITIONAL SIGNALING POINT Black flag, Orange disc, and bad sportsman flag signals may also be shown to drivers from the flag post at Turn 12.5 (opposite Powerhouse) on drivers left. Signals shown at this post will have the same meaning as if shown at the start line. 2.9 KERB HOPPING 2.9.1 A driver must not: 2.9.1.1 consistently cut corners by driving over the inside of kerbs, “ripple strips”, or off the racing track surface; or 2.9.1.2 cut any corner which results in material or debris being brought onto the racing track; or 2.9.1.3 consistently make contact with a corner, apex tyre bundle or kerb marker. 2.9.2 Each Sector Marshall will be a Judge of Fact with regard to whether a driver has failed to comply with Supplementary Regulation 2.9.1. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 7 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 2.10 MARKINGS ON CARS In addition to the requirements of Rule C 19 and Schedule C 2, each Car must display sponsor’s signage as supplied by the Promoter in a space of 500mm x 120mm on each side of the Car above the competition number. No championship Logos are permitted to be displayed on cars for this meeting. 2.11 YELLOW LINE AT PIT EXIT When exiting the Pit Lane, drivers must not cross the yellow line painted on the track between the Pit Exit and the track. (The yellow line extends from the pit exit towards T1) The crossing of this line (from right to left) will result in a Pit Lane Penalty applied by the Clerk of Course or some other penalty at the discretion of the Stewards. CHAPTER 3 – MARKETING 3.1 PRE-EVENT AUTOGRAPH SESSION 3.1.1 Date: Wednesday March 3 3.1.2 Location: Federation Square – cnr, Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. 3.1.3 Time: 1200 – 1400 – in two groups 3.1.4 Drivers: The Media Manager will draw up a roster and advise teams. 3.2 DRIVERS’ PHOTO 3.2.1 Date: Thursday March 4 3.2.2 Location: All drivers to assemble by the Netspace Commodore in the middle of the V8 Supercar paddock. 3.2.3 Time: 9:00 3.2.4 Drivers: Compulsory for all 3.3 NETWORK TEN/ MEDIA GUIDE PHOTOS 3.3.1 Date: Thursday March 4 3.3.2 Location: Network 10 marquee in the V8 Supercar Paddock 3.3.3 Time: 1200 – 1330 3.3.4 Drivers: Compulsory for all. 3.3.5 Driving suites must be worn. No caps are permitted. 3.4 MEDIA CONFERENCE All held at the circuit National Press Conference Centre. 3.4.1 Thursday 4 March – (top 5); Immediately following Shootout 3.4.2 Friday 5 March – (top 3); Immediately following Race 1 3.4.3 Saturday 6 March– (top 3); Immediately following Race 2 3.4.4 Sunday 7 March– (top 3); Immediately following Race 3 3.5 AT TRACK AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS The Autograph Stage is now located in the middle of the National Race Paddock. 3.5.1 Thursday 4 March 12:10 – 12:40 3.5.2 Friday 5 March 12:00 – 13:00 3.5.3 Saturday 6 March 12:30 – 13:30 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 8 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 3.5.4 Sunday 7 March 11:45 – 12:30 3.5.5 The Media Manager will draw up a roster and advise teams. 3.5 DRIVERS’ PARADE 3.5.1 Date: Saturday March 6 3.5.2 Time: 12:08 – 12:18, Drivers must be ready at AVESCO Transporter by 11:50. 3.5.3 Drivers: Compulsory for all CHAPTER 4 CIRCUIT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 4.2 PADDOCK AREA 4.2.1 The National Race Paddock for V8 Supercars, and other national categories will be between Turn 15 and the Pit Entry Lane. Access at non-racing times is via the run-off area at Turn 15. 4.2.2 The support paddock is divided into a number of main areas. Access is not permitted to support paddocks without first checking with the AOM. ACCESS TO THE V8 SUPERCAR PADDOCK IS NOT PERMITTED UNTIL 0800 TUESDAY 2 MARCH. ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE PADDOCK PRIOR TO THIS TIME MAY RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM THE EVENT OR OTHER PENALTY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROMOTER. A schedule and map of the park up procedure will be issued in further instructions. 4.2.3 Other than advertising signage that is permanently displayed by a Team on any pantech, truck, trailer or equipment as part of its year-round signage, no advertising or promotional signage of any kind may be affixed to or displayed in or on any other part of any marquee, tent, equipment, truck, trailer or other vehicle, including on the roof, occupied owned, or operated by the Team and situated in the Paddock Area or elsewhere in Albert Park at any time during the meeting. However, in 2004 teams will be allowed to erect their year-round garage paneling on the inside of their marquee. Panelling may only be erected if it is of a professional and presentable standard. 4.2.4 Competitors presenting at the paddock entry gate without necessary tender pass will be turned back by security. 4.2.5 NOTE: The area will be secured each night and the access gates manned. 4.2.6 Paddock Prohibition: Competitors are reminded that they are responsible for notifying sponsors and other associated persons or groups, that corporate type hospitality arrangements are prohibited from the paddock area. 4.2.7The tunnel can only be used for Support Event vehicles displaying the correct tunnel access pass. The AOM will distribute these passes to the Team transporter operators on Tuesday 2 March. 4.3 ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS To better administer to the support categories the Secretary of the Meeting and Stewards office, have been located in the National Race Paddock Office. Phone: 03 8698 8101. 4.4 PROMOTION PERSONNEL Competitors are advised that NO promotional personnel or signage will gain access to the grid prior to practice, qualifying or racing without written authority of the Promoter. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 9 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 4.5 MERCHANDISING REQUIREMENTS No goods or merchandise of any kind may be brought, sold, advertised, displayed, distributed or promoted within the boundaries of the Albert Park or near the entrance thereto by or on behalf of any of the Teams at any time during the period of the Meeting. 4.6 TIMING TRANSMITTERS By arrangement with the FOM Timekeepers, all Support Events must be timed using the FOM timing system and competitors are not required to bring their own timing transmitters. The FOM Timekeepers will supply enough transponders to enable this to happen, but officials will need to place them in the cars prior to going onto the track for the first time, and remove them after the last event for each competitor. Your cooperation will be sought during these procedures. Full details of these arrangements will be available at the circuit. 4.7 NOISE Competitors are reminded of the requirements of Rule C 8.9.8, and that the Organisers may at their sole discretion, prohibit any car exceeding 95 dBa from participating in the Meeting if the noise level is considered to be unsatisfactory. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 10 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO CHAPTER 5 – MEETING PROGRAM (subject to change) 5.1 Wednesday 3 MARCH Start Finish CATEGORY Duration Session 1000 1600 V8 SUPERCAR 6 hours Scrutineering 1000 V8 SUPERCAR Tyre Select 1400 1600 V8 SUPERCAR 2 hours Document Check 5.2 THURSDAY 4 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0830 Netspace V8 Supercar Drivers Briefing 0930 0950 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Practice 0950 1005 Netspace V8 Supercar 15 minutes Prize winner’s Hot Laps 15 minutes 1020 1040 Formula Ford 20 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1055 1125 Netspace V8 Supercar 30 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1140 1200 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Practice 15 minutes 1215 1235 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Qualifying 1200 1330 Netspace V8 Supercar 90 minutes Media Guide Photos 15 minutes 1250 1315 Formula Ford 25 minutes Qualifying 10 minutes 1325 1345 Tattersall’s Historic 20 minutes Demonstration 15 minutes 1400 1430 Netspace V8 Supercar 30 minutes Qualifying 15 minutes 1445 1510 Michelin Carrera Cup 25 minutes Qualifying 20 minutes 1530 1550 Formula Ford 20 minutes Race 1 15 minutes 1605 1645 Netspace V8 Supercar 40 minutes Shootout Shootout End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1705 1725 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 1 20 minutes 1740 1800 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Race 1 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 11 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.3 FRIDAY 5 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0930 0940 Rev GP Kart Challenge 10 minutes Qualifying 30 minutes 0955 1015 Tattersall’s Historic 20 minutes Demonstration 45 minutes 1100 1200 Formula One 60 minutes Practice 1 18 minutes 1218 1230 Grand Prix Rally 12 minutes Parade 10 minutes 1240 1245 BMW Celebrity Challenge 5 minutes Parade 5 minutes 1250 1310 BMW Celebrity Challenge 20 minutes Practice 50 minutes 1400 1500 Formula One 60 minutes Qualifying 1 25 minutes 1525 Netspace V8 Supercar 10 laps Race 1 Race End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1605 1625 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 2 20 minutes 1645 1705 Michelin Carrera Cup 10 minutes Race 2 10 minutes 1715 1720 Show ‘n’ shine 5 minutes Parade Lap 20 minutes 1740 1800 Formula Ford 20 minutes Race 2 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 12 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.4 SATURDAY 6 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0850 0902 Grand Prix Rally 12 minutes Parade 10 minutes 0912 0922 Rev GP Kart Challenge 10 minutes 38 minutes 1000 1045 Formula One 45 minutes Practice 3 30 minutes 1115 1200 Formula One 45 minutes Practice 4 8 minutes 1208 1218 Netspace V8 Supercar 10 minutes Drivers Parade 12 minutes 1230 1240 Tattersall’s Historic 10 minutes Demonstration 15 minutes 1255 1315 BMW Celebrity Challenge 20 minutes Qualifying 45 minutes 1400 1540 Formula One 1hr 40 minutes Qualifying 20 minutes 1600 Netspace V8 Supercar GP 100 19 laps Race 2 Race End Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 20 minutes 1700 1720 Michelin Carrera Cup 20 minutes Race 3 20 minutes 1740 1800 Cleanevent Historic Touring Cars 20 minutes Race 3 V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 13 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO 5.5 SUNDAY 9 MARCH Start Finish Category Duration Session 0930 0950 Formula Ford Track Attack 20 minutes Race 3 15 minutes 1005 1015 Tattersall’s historic including exotic marques 10 minutes Demonstration 22 minutes 1037 Netspace V8 Supercar Showdown 10 laps Race 3 Race end Netspace V8 Supercar Media Conference 13 minutes 1110 1115 Formula One 5 minutes Drivers’ Photo 1115 1126 Formula One 11 minutes Drivers’ Parade 14 minutes 1140 1155 BMW Celebrity Challenge 15 minutes Race 3 5 minutes 1200 1205 BMW Celebrity Challenge 5 minutes Parade 10 minutes 1215 1235 Michelin Carrera cup 20 minutes Race 4 30 minutes 1305 1319 Pit straight presentation 14 minutes 31 minutes 1350 1352 National Anthem 2 minutes 8 minutes 1400 2004 Fosters Australian Grand Prix 58 Laps Race * Program subject to further developments and amendments. Peter Nelson. Secretary of the Meeting Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Ltd. V8 Supercar Supplementary Regulations Page 14 2004 Foster’s Australian Grand Prix © AVESCO ATTACHMENT A Car Driver 1 Marcos Ambrose 2 Mark Skaife 3 Jason Richards 5 Glenn Seton 6 Craig Lowndes 7 Tony Longhurst 8 Paul Dumbrell 9 Russell Ingall 10 Mark Winterbottom 11 Steven Richards 12 John Bowe 14 Craig Baird 15 Rick Kelly 16 Paul Weel 17 Steven Johnson 18 Warren Luff 20 Jason Bargwanna 21 Brad Jones 23 Mark Noske 29 Paul Morris 31 Steve Ellery 33 Cameron McConville 34 Garth Tander 44 Simon Wills 45 TBA 50 Jason Bright 51 Greg Murphy 52 Todd Kelly 75 Anthony Tratt