FIA International Rally
Round#7, Japanese Rally Championship 2022

RALLY HOKKAIDO
Supplementary Regulations(Draft)CONTENTS

Introduction
1. PROGRAMME
2. EVENT DESCRIPTION AND ORGANISATION
3. ENTRIES
4. RECONNAISSANCE
5. TYRES AND WHEELS
6. ELIGIBLE VEHICLES AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
7. ADVERTISING AND IDENTIFICATION
8. FUEL
9. ADMINITRATIVE CHECKS
10. SCRUTINEERING, MARKING AND SEALING
11. PROCEDURES OF THE RALLY
12. SERVICING
13. PRIZES
14. POST EVENT SCRUTINEERING AND PROTESTS
15. OPEN CLASS
16. MISCENELLANEOUS
17. COVID-19 SPREADOUT PREVENTIONS
18. INTERPRETATION
Appendix 1 Itinerary
Appendix 2 Reconnaissance schedule
Appendix 3 Names, photographs and schedules of CROs
Appendix 4 Competition numbers and advertising
Appendix 5 Start Light Sequence
Appendix 6 HQ Layout

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INTRODUCTION
This rally, “RALLY HOKKAIDO”, which is an FIA International Rally event as well as theRound 7 of the Japanese Rally Championship, is sanctioned by the Japan Automobile
Federation (JAF) and will be run as an international and national competitions, incompliance with the FIA International Sporting Code and its appendices, the 2022 FIA
Regional Rally Sporting Regulations, the National Sporting Regulations of the JAF, which
comply with the FIA regulations, 2022 Japanese Rally Championship Sporting
Regulations, 2022 Japanese Rally Championship Unified Regulations, Rally Competition
Organising Regulations, 2022 XCR Sprint Cup Hokkaido Series Regulations and theevent’s Supplementary Regulations
1.

PROGRAMME

Opening Date for Entries:
Monday, 11 July 2022, 1000hrs
Closing Date for Entries:
Tuesday, 10 August 2022, 1800hrs
Issuance of the Road Book and Route Map: Sunday, 4 September 2022, 1000hrs
Service Park opens for competitor bump-in: Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 1200hrs
Rally HQ opening hours
Thursday, 8 September 2022,
0930hrs - 1800hrs
Friday, 9 September 2022,
0630hrs - 1900hrs
Saturday 10 September 2022,
0530hrs - 1950hrs
Sunday, 11 September 2022,
0530hrs - 1610hrs
Media Centre opening hours
Thursday, 8 September 2022,
1300hrs - 1800hrs
Friday, 9 September 2022,
0830hrs - 1330hrs
Saturday 10 September 2022,
0830hrs - 1900hrs
Sunday, 11 September 2022,
0800hrs - 1610hrs
Establishment of Official Notice Board:at Rally HQ (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Thursday, 8 September 2022,
0930hrs
Publication of Scrutineering Schedule;
Official Notice Board (Rally HQ)
Thursday, 8 September 2022,
0930hrs
Registration for Reconnaissanceat Kita Aikoku Service Park (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Thursday, 8 September 2022,
1000hrs - 1130hrs,
Administrative Checks, Documentation and Service Registration
at Kita Aikoku Service Park (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Friday, 9 September 2022,
0830hrs - 1030hrs,
ReconnaissanceThursday, 8 September 2022,
1200hrs - 1810hrs
Friday, 9 September 2022,
0700hrs - 0820hrs
For details, refer to the Appendix 2
Scrutineering, Marking and Sealingat Kita Aikoku Service Park (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Friday, 9 September 2022,
0830hrs - 1330hrs
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Stewards’ Meeting #1
at Stewards’ Room (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Friday, 9 September 2022
1345hrs Publication of Start List for Leg 1
at Official Notice Board (Rally HQ)
Friday, 9 September 2022,
1430hrs
Rally ShowAt Eki-kita Multipurpose Square and Heigen Street
West 2 South 11, Obihiro
Friday, 9 September 2022,
1430hrs – 1530hrs
Ceremonial Start
At Eki-kita Multipurpose Square and Heigen Street
West 2 South 11, Obihiro
Friday, 9 September 2022,
1545hrs (* Rally Show and Ceremonial Start may be cancelled depending on the status of the
COVID-19 infection spread-out)
Rally Start
at Kita Aikoku Service Park
Saturday, 10 September 2022,
0600hrs Closure of Restarting Application
at Rally Secretariat (Rally HQ)Saturday, 10 September 2022,
1730hrs
Competitors applied for restart must bring their car for re-scrutineering either by
1940hrs on September 10th (Sat) or between 0500hrs and 0530hrs on
September 11th (Sun), and upon successful completion, those cars must be
brought to the overnight Parc Ferme 30 minutes before the designated start timeof the 1st car for Leg2.
Publication of Start List for Leg 2
at Official Notice Board (Rally HQ)Saturday, 10 September 2022,
1830hrs
Rally Finish and Prize-giving Ceremony
at Kita Aikoku Service Park
Int’l Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1317hrs JRC Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1407hrs Post-event Scrutineering
at Kita Aikoku Service Park
Int’l Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1345hrs JRC Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1435hrs Posting of Provisional Classification
at Official Notice Board (Rally HQ)
Int’l Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1445hrs (estimated)
JRC Class: Sunday, 11 September 2022, 1535hrs (estimated)
2. EVENT DESCRIPTION AND ORGANISATION
2.1 Name of the Event
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FIA International Rally
Round 7, Japanese Rally Championship 2022
RALLY HOKKAIDO
2.2 Formality of the Event
International: FIA International Rally
National:
JAF Japanese Rally Championship 2022
JAF Visa:
TBA
2.3 Sporting Classification of the Event
Special stage rally held in compliance with the FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations,
the National Sporting Regulations and Rally Competition Organising Regulations"Special Stage Rally Organising Regulations" of the JAF
2.4 Schedule and Venue of the Event
Date: Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 September 2022 (3 days)
Venue: Tokachi subregion, Hokkaido, Japan
Rally starts at: Kita Aikoku Service Park (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
Rally finishes at: Kita Aikoku Service Park (Kita Aikoku Community Square)
2.5 Rally Hokkaido Headquarters
Prior to the event:
Rally Hokkaido Permanent Secretariat
Homei Building
Minami 4-9, Nangodori 19
Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido, 003-0022 JAPANTEL : +81(0) 11-864-2003 FAX : +81(0) 11-864-1182
During the event (Thursday, 8 to Sunday 11 September 2022):
Rally Hokkaido Headquarters
Kita Aikoku Community Square
10-1, Aikoku-cho, Obihiro, Hokkaido, 089-1181 JAPANTEL:TBA
FAX: TBA
2.6 Stage Descriptions
Road surface: Gravel (approx. 95%) with some asphalt (approx. 5%)
LEG1: Gravel 80.35km, Asphalt 5.58km
LEG2: Gravel 21.33km, Asphalt 0km
Total distance:
683.51km
SS distance:
107.26km
Number of Special Stages : 10
Number of Sections :4
Number of Legs :2
2.7 Organiser
AG. Members Sports Club, Hokkaido (JAF No.01001)
Homei Building
Minami 4-9, Nangodori 19
Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido, 003-0022 JAPAN2022 Rally Hokkaido

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Representative: Kunihiro TABATA
Secretary General: Jiro KOIKETEL : +81(0) 11-864-2003
FAX : +81(0) 11-864-1182
E-mail: info@rally-hokkaido.com Website: www.rally-hokkaido.com
2.8 Organisation of the Event
Organising Committee
Chairman:Vice Chairman:
Member:(Mr.) Kunihiro TABATA(Mr.) Ryuji MAKITA(Mr.) Akira YONEZAWA(Mr.) Jiro KOIKE

Stewards:
International Class:
Chairman:(Mr.) Masahiko TSUNEMATSU
Member of the Panel: (Mr.) Takahito MIYAGIJapanese Rally Championship Class:
Chairman:(Mr.) Takahito MIYAGI (ASN)
Members of the Panel: (Mr.) Sadaaki SHICHITA (ASN)(Mr.) Masahiko TSUNEMATSU (Organiser-appointed)
JAF Observers:(Mr.) Jun FUNAKOSHI(Mr.) Shigeyuki GOTO
Senior Officials:
Clerk of Course:(Mr.) Ryuji MAKITAAssistant Clerks of Course: (Mr.) Katsuhito WAKAMATSU (Course)(Mr.) Shin NAGAI (Results)
Chief Scrutineer:(Mr.) Kazuo ISHIKAWA
Chief Safety Officer:(Mr.) Akira YONEZAWA
Chief Medical Officer:(Dr.) Takeshi NODAMedia Officer:(Mr.) Isao KONO
Regroups Coordinator:(Mr.) Yuichi NISHIO
Secretary General:(Mr.) Jiro KOIKE
Event Secretary:(Ms.) Mieko NIINO
Competitors Relations Officer(Mr.) Kenji KAYA
3. ENTRIES
3.1 Dates
Opening Date for Entries:
Closing Date for Entries:

Monday, 11 July 2022, 1000hrs
Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 1800hrs

3.2 Entry Procedure
Intending entrants to Rally Hokkaido must send the official entry form, duly completed,accompanied with a proof of full payment of the entry fee, to the Permanent Secretariat
at the address below. The form must be delivered to the Permanent Secretariat no later
than Tuesday, 10 August 2022, 1800hrs
Rally Hokkaido Permanent Secretariat
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Minami 4-9, Nangodori 19
Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo
Hokkaido, 003-0022 JAPANTEL : +81(0) 11-864-2003
FAX : +81(0) 11-864-1182
Email : info@rally-hokkaido.com
In the case where entry application is made by email, the original copy of the signed
entry form must be sent and delivered to the Organiser, no later than the closure of theentry.
Overseas competition license holders must have a written authorisation to compete fromtheir ASN or obtain its stamp on their entry form and present it to the organiser.
List of required documents:
Entry Form (fully completed)
Entry BookletPhotocopy of Automobile Inspection CertificatePhotocopies of competition licenses and driving licenses of a driver and a co-driver.
Photocopy of automobile insurance policy valid for rally competition (with insured
amount figure for injury/death and property damage)
Photocopy of automobile insurance valid for crew on rally competition

Photo images of a driver, co-driver and their competition vehicle
3.2.1 Entry fees
International Class:
JPY230,000
Japanese Rally Championship
JN-1, JN-2, JN-3, JN-4 Classes:
JPY230,000
JN-5, JN-6 Classes:
JPY220,000
Open Class:
JPY200,000(additional JPY100,000 is required for those not accepting the organizers’ optional
advertising)
3.2.2 Additional fees
Auxiliary Vehicle Pass
Service Crew Pass
Team Personnel Pass

JPY10,000 /vehicle
JPY6,000 /person
JPY4,000 /person

3.2.3 Items covered in these entry fees
Road book x1 / Official Programme x1 / Competition Vehicle Identification Plates Set x1/ Competitor Passes x2 / Service Crew Passes x4 / Service Vehicle Passes x2 / Service
Bay 7.5x5m / Recce Items Set (Recce Instruction Document, etc.) x1 / Würth Drivers
Kit Mini x 1
3.2.4 Payment Details
Entry & registration fees must be paid by bank transfer to the following account:
Bank Name:
Hokkaido Bank
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Branch:Ryutsu Centre Mae
Account Name:
Rally Hokkaido
Account Number: 177-1064661
Swift Code:HKDBJPJTThe amount is payable in Japanese Yen (JPY) only. All transfer expenses shall be borneby the competitors. No cheques will be accepted. The entry will only be accepted if
accompanied by the total entry fee or by a receipt issued by the competitor's ASN.
3.2.5 Refunds
Entry fees will be refunded in the following cases only, after deducting handling chargeof JPY2,000:(a) where an entry is not accepted(b) where the rally is not held
3.3 Insurance
Both the crew and their vehicle in which they compete the rally must be covered byinsurance policy valid for rally competition, with insured amount of JPY50,000,000 orabove for body injury liability, JPY5,000,000 or above for property damage liability,
JPY10,000,000 or above for body injury of crew.
3.4 Maximum number of entries
The maximum number of entries is 90, including international class competitors.
The Organiser reserves the right to refuse entries in accordance Article 4.19 of NationalSporting Regulations of JAF under Article 3.17 of the FIA International Sporting Code.
3.5 Category Classification of Cars
International Class:
Eligible cars are the ones which comply with Article 12 of the 2022 FIA Regional Rally
Sporting Regulations and Article 12 of the 2022 FIA Regional Rally Sporting
Regulations V4 (APRC), and their classes are shown in Article 12.1 of the FIA
Regional Rally Sporting Regulations. Those include FIA-approved regional / nationalcars specified in Article 12.3 of the 2022 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations
and 12.3 of its V4.
Japanese Rally Championship Class:
Classes are shown in the Article 8 “Classes” of the 2022 Japanese Rally
Championship Sporting Regulations.
Open Class:
Refer to the Article 15.
4. RECONNAISSANCE
4.1 Registration for ReconnaissanceAll drivers taking part in reconnaissance must register their vehicle prior to commencing
reconnaissance. At registration each crew will be issued with a reconnaissance sign-on
card and a vehicle identification plate.
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4.2 Schedule
The Reconnaissance schedule is detailed in Appendix 2.
4.3 Specific Restrictions
4.3.1 Each crew will be issued with a vehicle identification plate (pass) which must be
displayed on the left rear side window during reconnaissance. This pass is valid for two
passages of each Special Stages, and must be kept attached at all times during thereconnaissance. The attachment of the pass must be verified by an official at the startof each special stage during reconnaissance.
4.3.2 Crews are authorised to drive a maximum of two times over the route of each special
stage. For reconnaissance purposes, any stage used more than once during the rally is
counted as a single stage.
4.3.3 During reconnaissance competitors must strictly comply with the road traffic laws andany further requirements of the Organiser as published in the Supplementary
Regulations or in bulletins. At all times, the safety and rights of other road users must
be respected.
Officials may monitor the behaviour of competitors on the reconnaissance route using
visual, electronic, photographic or video methods. All offences will be reported to the
Stewards who may impose penalties that may go as far as exclusion from the start list.
4.3.4 Speed limits must be observed on special stages as well as road sections duringreconnaissance. Failure to comply will result in a penalty to be imposed by the Stewards.
4.3.5 Tyre for reconnaissanceNo competition tyres can be used for reconnaissance except for the ones whose
remaining groove depth is less than 50%. This restriction is not applied to the vehicles
without sump guard.
5 TYRES AND WHEELS
5.1 Tyres
International Class :There is no limitation of numbers of tyres during the rally. Tyres will not be marked.
Japanese Rally Championship Class:
Up to 14 tyres can be used during the rally.
Only the snow tyres (ones with either “M+S”, “M・S” or “M&S” markings) available
for general public in the domestic market can be used. Competitors are also allowed
to use snow tyres without those “M+S”, “M・S” or “M&S” markings with prior approval
by JAF. In this case, competitors must apply for the approval to JAF no later than 2months from the day of the reconnaissance registration.
All the tyres to be used during the rally will be marked with their car numbers on its
sidewall. Spare tyres will be marked on their tread surface as well. Unused marked
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tyres can be replaced with other unused tyres when approved by the chief scrutineer.
Those tyres will be marked.
Open Class :There is no limitation of numbers of tyres during the rally. Tyres will not be marked.
Refer to the Article 15 for further details.
5.2 Size of Wheels
International Class and Open Class:
There will be no restriction on the size of wheels to be used during the rally. However,technical regulations applicable to each vehicle must be observed.
Japanese Rally Championship Class:
Wheels to be fitted during the rally are specified in the following list, which is defined
based on the nominal cylinder capacity of each car. However, cars whose
manufacturer’s sales brochure shows wheels outside the approved range below asstandard sizes for the same model are permitted to use wheels of such sizes.
Cars with nominal cylinder capacity of 1,400cc or below:
Maximum diameter: 14inch, Maximum Width: 6 inchCars with nominal cylinder capacity above 1,400cc but no more than 2,000cc:
Maximum diameter: 16inch, Maximum Width: 7 inchCars with nominal cylinder capacity above 2,000cc:
Maximum diameter: 17inch, Maximum Width: 7.5 inch
6 ELIGIBLE VEHICLES AND SAETY EQUIPMENT
6.1
International Class:Cars specified in Article 3.5 “International Class” of this Supplementary Regulations
Japanese Rally Championship Class:Cars complying with Article 7 of the Japanese Rally Championship Sporting
Regulations.
Open Class:Cars specified in Article 15 “Open Class” of this Supplementary Regulations
6.2 Cars competing in the rally must satisfy one of the conditions below:
Cars with valid license plates issued legally, and with valid automobile inspection
certificate and mandatory vehicle liability insurance policy,or .
Cars with AIT/FIA Carnet and its registration document
orCars with temporary license plate and permit issued for the purpose of rally competition.
6.3 Cars must satisfy restrictions of the exhaust gas (petrol-powered cars: carbon monoxideand hydrocarbon, diesel-powered cars: back smoke) and noise level specified for
applicable classes in their technical regulations.
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6.4 Safety Equipment
International Class:Crews must wear safety equipment specified in the Article 3 of the Appendix L of the
FIA International Sporting Code.
Japanese Rally Championship and Open classes:
Crew must wear crush helmets, FHR systems and driving suits complying with theappendix for crew’s equipment for rally competition, Article 4 of the JAF NationalSporting Regulations 2022. Safety harnesses installed in the cars must be 4-point
model or above.
6.5 Cars must be equipped with 2 sets of red reflective triangles, emergency signal flashlight,
red flashlight, tow rope, first aid kit, OK/SOS signboard and fire extinguisher complying
applicable technical regulations of each respective vehicle.
6.6 Fitting or carrying of radio communication devices except for cell phones approved foruse in Japan are prohibited.
6.7 Per Public Announcement No.2022-WEB017 issued by JAF, performance adjustment tothe vehicles competing in JN-1 class will be applied.
7. ADVERTISING AND IDENTIFICATION
7.1 Advertising is permitted on the body of the vehicle including the roof and windows.
7.2 Optional Advertising
Competitors who accept the Organiser's optional advertising must reserve spaces on
their vehicles, as indicated in Appendix 4.
7.3 Rally Plates and Competition Numbers
The Organisers will provide the rally plates and competition numbers, and those must
be affixed as specified in Appendix 4 of this Supplementary Regulations, before it isbrought to Scrutineering and must be in place and visible for the duration of the rally. A
fine of JPY55,000 will be imposed for any breach of this regulation.
8. FUEL
Refuelling during the competition element of the rally is permitted only at the commercial
petrol stations designated by the organiser and nominated in the road book. Use of FIA fuelis permitted to the International Class vehicles only.
8.1 FIA Fuel
Only the FIA fuels which comply with the Article 252.9 of the Appendix J of the FIA
International Sporting Code is approved as FIA fuel in this rally. Competitors wishing to
use FIA fuel are required to make their own arrangements for supply and transportation
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of the fuel to the locations designated by the Organisers specified in Article 8.3.
8.2 Ordering Procedure
No advanced fuel ordering is necessary for competitors choosing pump fuel, which issupplied through fuel dispensing machines permanently installed in petrol stations andsold to public..
8.3 Refuel Zone
Refuelling during the competition element of the rally is permitted only at the commercial
petrol stations designated by the organiser and nominated in the road book, for both FIA
fuel and pump fuel. Please note assignment of petrol stations for specific refuel zone
may vary depending on the car number assigned to each vehicle.
Designated petrol stations:
Leg 1Ishibashi Sekiyu, Rikubetsu Branch (Shell)
Address; 1-7, Aza Rikubetsu Higashi 1 jo, Rikubetsu-choYS Yamashou, Ashoro Branch (ENEOS)
Address; 22, Minami 6 jo 1 chome, Ashoro-choNetsugen-Obihiro, Ashoro Branch (ENEOS)
Address; 2, Minami 4 jo 1 chome, Ashoro-cho
Leg 2YS Yamashou, Ashoro Branch (ENEOS)
Address; 22, Minami 6 jo 1 chome, Ashoro-choNetsugen-Obihiro, Ashoro Branch (ENEOS)
Address; 2, Minami 4 jo 1 chome, Ashoro-cho
8.4 Refuel between the Pre-Event Scrutineering and Start of the Rally
Refuel of pump fuel between the pre-event scrutineering and the start of the rally ispermitted only at the following Organiser’s designated petrol stations.
Designated petrol stations:Super Pit Chuo Branch (ENEOS)
Address: 10, West 8 South 9, Obihiro
Super Pit, Midorigaoka Branch (ENEOS)
Address; 4, West 8 South 17, Obihiro-shi
9. ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKS
Competitors must present themselves for documentation and administrative check according
to the schedule specified by the organiser.
9.1 Documents to be presenteda)Entrant's competition license(not required to a JRC class competitor who is also a driver)b)Competition licenses for both driver and co-driverc)
Civil driving licenses for both driver and co-driver
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d)holder of driver’s license issued by foreign government must present a valid
driving license or international driving permit which allows to drive in Japan.
Competing vehicle's current registration papers(Competitors with overseas-registered vehicle are required to present Vehicle's
FIA/AIT carnet certificate issued by the country of registration of the vehicle),(Temporary license plate for vehicles with temporary vehicle operation permit).

e)
f)
g)
h)

Insurance cover certificate for Japanese compulsory automobile third party
liability insurance (Jibaiseki)
Third party injury and property insurance policy
Valid passports or official identification documents of a driver and a co-driver(required for crews with competition licenses issued by overseas ASN).
Written authorisation to compete, from the ASN of their competition licenses, or
entry form with a seal of ASN’s approval (overseas competition license holders
only)

9.2 Schedule
Venue and schedule are specified in the Article 1 “Programme”
10. SCRUTINEERING, MARKING AND SEALING
Competing vehicles must be presented at Scrutineering in accordance with a schedule to be
published on the Official Notice Board on Thursday 8 September 2022, 0930hrs. The markingof gearbox/differentials and sealing of compressors those fitted to the car and their respective
spares will take place at Scrutineering.
10.1 Installation of On-board Cameras
Competitors wishing to use on-board cameras must complete its fitting to thecompetition vehicle prior to the Pre-Event Scrutineering, regardless its mounting
location. Approval sticker will be affixed to the camera during the Pre-Event
Scrutineering. The use of any non-approved on-board camera is prohibited. Copyrightof the recordings will belong to the Organiser, and when requested by the Organiser,
the competitor must submit the recordings.
11. PROCEDURES OF THE RALLY
11.1 Rally Show and Ceremonial Start(* Rally Show and Ceremonial Start may be cancelled depending on the status of the
COVID-19 infection spread-out)
All Competitors must attend the Rally Show (promotional event) to be held at Eki-Kita
Multipurpose Square and Heigen Dori Street, starting from 1430hrs on Friday, 9September 2022. Crews must wear their own racing suits and drive their competition
vehicles to the designated slot per instruction by rally officials/marshals and schedule tobe published as a Communication. Rally Show will be held from 1430hrs to 1530hrs.
After the Rally Show, each vehicle will be guided from their designated place to theCeremonial Start by the officials/marshals. After the Ceremonial Start, crews must drive2022 Rally Hokkaido

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their vehicles back to the Service Park according to the instruction to be published as aCommunication.
11.2 Prize Giving Ceremony
Prize giving ceremony will be held at Kita Aikoku Service Park, based on the Provisional
Classification.
11.3 Permitted Early Check-ins
Early check-ins to the following Time Controls are allowed, without incurring any penalty.
However, for all liaisons the traffic regulations must be respected.
TC4A, 4B, 7A, 7B, 9A, 9B,10A and 10B
11.4 Time-card collection and issue during the rally
Time cards will be collected at the Time Control at the end of each section. New timecards will be issued by marshals at the Time Control at the start of each section.
11.5 Parc Ferme prior to the rally startNo parc ferme is established prior to the rally start.
11.6 Start light sequence of special stages
Special Stage starts will be conducted with electronic countdown system. This system
will be coupled with a jump-start detection system located in front of the start line. Refer
to Appendix 5 for the explanation of the start signal sequence. In the case of the failuresof the electronic system, the start procedure described in article 48.3 of 2022 FIA
Regional Rally Regulations will be adopted.
Jump start photocells will be set up 50 cm after the start line.
11.7 Timing of Special Stages
Timing of Special Stages is to be conducted with chronometer with printing function, andit will be to the tenth of a second.
11.8 Intervals
In principle the starting order of special stages will be as per the published start list foreach Leg, or the actual check-in order of the previous TC. The organizer’s designatedvehicles will start at 2 or 3 minute intervals, while all the other vehicles are given 1minute intervals.
11.9 Official time Used during the rally
Official time for the rally will be Japan Standard Time (GMT+09:00)
11.10 Identification of Officials and Marshals
Post chiefs and other marshals will be identifiable by their attire as listed below:
Post Chief
Blue tabard with white lettering
Post Marshal
Orange tabard with white lettering
Special Stage Commander Green tabard with yellow lettering
Radio Marshal
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Chief Spectator Marshal
Red tabard with yellow lettering
Spectator Safety Marshal
Red tabard with white lettering
Safety Marshal
Red tabard with white lettering
Doctors
Green tabard with white lettering
Medical Officer
Green tabard with a white crossCompetitors Relations Officer Yellow tabard with black lettering
Scrutineer
Black tabard with yellow lettering
Official MediaBlue tabard with black lettering
Other officials
Official’s shirt or official credential.
12. SERVICING
12.1 Servicing of the cars during the rally is only permitted in the service parks designated in
the itinerary and road book, and must be performed within the time allocated to eachcar. However, servicing by the crew of the car themselves only without external
assistance, only with parts and tools carried in the car is permitted (except in the control
areas and parc ferme).
Service Venues: Kita Aikoku Service Park and Rikubetsu Service
12.2 Name of the senior official in charge of supervision of services
Mr. Kazuo ISHIKAWA, Chief Scrutineer
12.3 Permitted Works
The scope of works permitted in the Service Parks is as follows:
1) Change of Tyres
2) Replacement of light bulbs
3) Replacement of spark plugs
4) Replacement of V-belts
5) Checking and tightening up parts
6) Other works approved by the Chief Scrutineer of the event, based on the condition
that safety of the mechanics are well ensured during the work.
12,4 Service Vehicles
Prior registrations of service vehicles are mandatory for their access to the Service Park.
Service vehicle pass must be affixed to the registered service vehicles at all times during
the rally. Each service vehicle pass is valid only for its registered car, and sharing of aservice car pass with multiple vehicles is strongly prohibited.
13. PRIZESInternational Class:
General Classification
1st Driver & Co-driver: Trophies or plaques and extra prizes
2nd Driver & Co-driver: Trophies or plaques and extra prizes
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Class Awards
1st Driver & Co-driver of the each class: Trophies or plaques and extra prizes
Japanese Rally Championship Classes:
JN-1 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
JN-2 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
JN-3 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
JN-4 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
JN-5 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
JN-6 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: JAF plaque, organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
4th, 5th and 6th: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
Open Classes:
OP-1 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
XC-1 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
XC-2 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
XC-3 Class:
1st, 2nd and 3rd: Organiser’s plaques and extra prizes
NOTE: Organiser may reduce number of awards down to no less than the 30% of cars
competed in each class, except for JAF plaques. Revised number of awards will beannounced in the official programme when this is applied.
14. POST EVENT SCRUTINEERING AND PROTESTS
14.1 Post Event Scrutineering
Cars subject to final checks must have a team representative or a crew present.
Venue: Kita Aikoku Service Park (scrutineering area)
Date and time: Specified in the Article 1.
14.2 Protest Deposit (International Class)
The protest deposit to FIA is €1,000 (or the equivalent in US dollars at the rate of theday) and must be paid in cash or by bank transfer. If the deposit is made by bank transfer,the protest must be accompanied by a proof of payment (refer to the Article 65.2 of the_ Provisional Supplementary Regulations
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consider that the proof of payment is not satisfactory, the protest shall not be admissible.
If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a clearly defined part of the car,
additional deposit will be specified by the Stewards upon a proposal of the Chief
Scrutineer. This additional deposit must be paid in cash or bank transfer within one hourto the organiser, otherwise the protest will be deemed inadmissible.
For details of protest and appeals, refer to the Article 65 - Protests and Appeals of the2022 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations.
International Appeal Deposit to FIA: €3,000
14.3 Protest Deposit (Japanese Rally Championship Class and Open Class)Competitors have right to appeal when s/he is not treated in fair manner, per Article 12of the National Sporting Regulations. The protest deposit is JPY53,300.
If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a part of the car, additional
deposit of JPY55,000 must be paid.
15. OPEN CLASS
15.1 Edibility for Open Class
Both of the driver and co-driver competing in Open Class must have civil driver licenses
valid for the car they are be competing in, and competition licenses of class B or above,issued by JAF for the year of 2022.
15.2Classes

Open 1 (OP-1):
Vehicles complying with safety regulations specified in the Chapter 2 (Rally Vehicle
Regulations) of the JAF National Technical Regulations. 6-point (or above) rollcage system with horizontal door bars on both sides are mandatory.
Open XC1,2 and 3 (OP-XC-1,XC-2 and XC-3):
Vehicles in compliance with 2022 XCR Sprint Cup Hokkaido series regulations aswell as safety regulations for RF cars specified in the Chapter 2 (Rally Vehicle
Regulations) of the JAF National Technical Regulations.
15.3 Tyres

Open 1 Class:Numbers and model of tyres to be fitted to the car is free.
Open XC-1, XC-2 and XC-3 classes:
Only the tyres specified in the 2022 XCR Sprint Cup Hokkaido Series Regulations
can be fit ted to the car. Competitors wishing to use other tyres must contact theorganiser and obtain prior approval.
16. MISCENELLANEOUS
16.1 Drivers’ briefing will not be held in this rally. Instructions will be distributed in numberedbulletins.
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16.2 Restarts
Restart of the International Class cars will be conducted under Article 54 of the 2022
FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations . Article 16 of Chapter 3, Japanese Rally
Championship Unified Regulations 2022 is applicable for Japanese Rally ChampionshipClass and Open Class competitors.
16.3 Issues defined in articles of “Procedures and functions of Controls”, “Starting time ofControls”, “Operations of the Special Stages” and “Standard Documents” of the JAF
National Sporting Regulations will be prepared and conducted under the FIA Regional
Rally Sporting Regulations 2022.
Should it not be possible, for whatever reason, to display the OK/SOS board In the caseof an accident or of a car stopping for any reason on or beside a special stage, whether
temporarily or permanently, this may be replaced by an evident and clearly
understandable sign language per Article 53.3.5 of the FIA Regional Rally Sporting
Regulations. Any crew which is able but fails to comply with this will be reported to the
Stewards.
17. COVID-19 SPREADOUT PREVENTIONS
17.1 Special Procedure
Drivers and/or co-drivers who were either infected, reasonably suspected as infected,
or refused to enter the Service Park as a result of mandatory body temperature andhealth check, may be refused to compete entire or remaining part of the rally by theOrganiser. Those whose entries to the Service Park were refused must visit a nearby
medical facility for further checks and treatment.
For the purpose of access management of the Service Park, all the team personnel
except for their drivers/co-drivers must register as either service crew or team personnel,
prior to the event. Validity of vehicle pass as well as all of its occupants’ passes will bechecked upon their entry to the Service Park, and those without valid pass will berejected. They are also required to wear the pass at all times in the Service Park.
If, after Registration for Reconnaissance, any member of team, such as crew, service
crew and team personnel but not limited to them, showed symptom which may indicate
possible infection of COVID-19 such as fever, such team must report the fact either tothe Clerk of Course or CRO over phone and follow his instructions.

17.2 Infection Prevention
 Health check including body temperature measurement will be conducted at theentrance of the Service Park, and entry may be denied for anyone who is suspected
to be infected. Intrusion to the service park while refusing such check will be reported
to the Clerk of Course and he may order entire of his/her team to leave the Service
Park immediately.
 Face mask must be worn at all times in the Service Park (except in vehicles)
 Instructions by the organiser for the purpose of Covid-19 infection prevention must
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18. INTERPRETATION
Should any dispute arise as to the interpretation of these regulations, the Stewards will decide
on any dispute.
In the event of discrepancy between the English version and the Japanese version of these
Supplementary Regulations, the Japanese-language version shall prevail

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Appendix 2 Reconnaissance scheduleThursday 8 September,Group A
Open time

Stage nameStage number

Comment

1230 hrs ~ 1500 hrs

RIKUBETSU LONG

SS1 / SS4 / SS6

Two passages

1250 hrs ~ 1530 hrs

YAM WAKKA

SS2 / SS5

Two passages

1450 hrs ~ 1700 hrs

PAWSE KAMUY REVERSE

SS9

Two passages

1550 hrs ~ 1810 hrs

NUPRIPAKE

SS3 / SS7

Two passages

Group B
Open time

Stage nameStage number

Comment

1200 hrs ~ 1400 hrs

PAWSE KAMUY REVERSE

SS9

Two passages

1300 hrs ~ 1520 hrs

NUPRIPAKE

SS3 / SS7

Two passages

1430 hrs ~ 1730 hrs

RIKUBETSU LONG

SS1 / SS4 / SS6

Two passages

1500 hrs ~ 1750 hrs

YAM WAKKA

SS2 / SS5

Two passages

Friday 9 September,
All Groups
Open time

Stage nameStage number

0700 hrs ~ 0820 hrs

OTOFUKE REVERSE

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Mr. Kenji KAYA
Mobile: 090-8372-6889
Email: cro@rally-hokkaido.com
Competitor Relations Officers – attendance schedule
In addition to the times shown in this schedule below, CROs are reachable anytime
during the rally, with their cell phones shown above.
Friday 9 September
Kita Aikoku Service Park -Administrative Check

08:30-10:30

Pre-Event Scrutineering

08:30-13:30

Ceremonial Start

15:30-17:00

Saturday 10 September
Star Area (TC0)

05:50-07:40

Rikubetsu Service

12:50-15:30

Sunday 11 September
Service Park

06:00-08:00

Finish Area

13:10-15:10＊ Above schedule is subject to change due to various reasons.

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Appendix 4 Competition numbers and advertising

The following rally plates, competition numbers and optional advertising stickers (if accepted) will be
provided by the Organiser (except for A4), and must be affixed as shown in the above diagram.
A1
A2

A6
A7

One front plate on bonnet, fitting into a rectangle of 43 cm wide by 21.5 cm high.
(Int’l Class) 2 front door panels measuring 67 cm wide by 17 cm high with a competition number
box which shall always be at the front of the panel. Each panel shall be placed horizontally at
the leading edge of each front door, with the number at the front. The top of the plate shall be
between 7 cm and 10 cm below the lower limit of the window.
(Other classes) 2 JAF car number panels measuring 42 cm wide by 29.7cm high, each panel
shall be placed on each front door.
2 car number stickers, one for each rear side window. They shall be 20 cm high. These numbers
shall be placed at the top of the rear side windows.
The first initial(s) and surname of both driver and co-driver, each with the national flags of thecountry of the ASN from which they have obtained their licenses, must appear on the rear side
window on both sides of the car, adjacent to the competition number. The names must be inwhite Helvetica and in upper case for the initial(s) and first letter of each name with theremainder in lower case, and must be 6 cm high and with a stroke width of 1.0 cm. The driver’s
name shall be the upper name on both sides of the car.
(A4 must be prepared and affixed to the car as defined by the Article 28 of the 2022 FIA
Regional Rally Sporting Regulations, by the competitor themselves. Those will not be provided
by the organiser)
1 rear window panel which shall measure a maximum of 30 cm wide and 10 cm high. This panel
shall be positioned at the bottom in the centre of the rear window.
Competition number (14cm high) to be positioned next to the rear window panel.
“Certificate of JAF Sanctioned Rally” plate on the left rear side window.

B1
B2

Organiser’s optional advertising : TBA (15cm high by 25cm wide: on both front doors)
Organiser’s optional advertising : TBA (10cm high by 60cm wide on bonnet)

A2
A3
A4

A5

An additional JPY100,000 is applied to competitors declining the Organiser’s’ optional
advertising.
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Appendix 6 HQ Layout and Service Park Layout
Will be announced in a numbered bulletin.

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