2023 FIA APRC ASIA RALLY CUP Rd.1
2023 JAF JAPANESE RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Rd.1
2023 JAPAN SUPER RALLY SERIES Rd.1

Supplementary Regulations
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Contents

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Overview..................................................................................................................... 3

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Organisation .............................................................................................................. 3

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Programme. ............................................................................................................... 5

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Entry............................................................................................................................. 6

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Insurance .................................................................................................................... 96.

Advertising and identification ......................................................................... 10

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Tyres ........................................................................................................................... 10

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Fuel .......................................................................................................................... 10

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Reconnaissance ................................................................................................... 11

10. Administrative checks ....................................................................................... 11
11. Scrutineering, sealing, marking and safety equipment......................... 12
12. Other procedures ................................................................................................ 13
13. Identification of marshals ................................................................................. 15
14. Prize .......................................................................................................................... 15
15. Post event scrutineering and protest......................................................... 15

Appendix 1.

Itinerary............................................................................................ 16

Appendix 2.

Reconnaissance schedule ........................................................ 18

Appendix 3.

Competitor Relations Officer ................................................. 19

Appendix 4.

Advertisements and Rally Plates .......................................... 20

Appendix 5.

Driver's safety equipment ........................................................ 21

Appendix 6.

SAS Tracker Manual. ................................................................. 21

Appendix 7.

Start Sequence. ............................................................................ 22

Appendix 8.

Stud Tyres ...................................................................................... 23

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1. Overview
1.1 General
Rally of Tsumagoi 2023 will be running in compliance with the FIA International Sporting Code (and itʼs
appendices) ,the 2023 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations and V4 Asia Pacific Rally championship regulations,
the National Regulations of Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) which comply with the FIA regulations, JAF
Japanese Rally Championship regulations 2023 and these Supplementary Regulations.
Modifications, amendments and or changes to these Supplementary Regulations will be announced only by
numbered and dated Bulletins (issued by the organiser or the stewards)
Additional information will be published on Rally Guide 2 that will be published on 21th January .
Any doubt of regulations and bulletins, the English version is binding.
The 2023 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations can be found at http://www.fia.com/sport/regulations
1.2 Road surface
All special stages are run on tarmac with snow and ice.
1.3 DistanceSpecial Stage distance
Total distance

90.23 km333.69 km

2. Organisation
2.1.1 FIA title- FIA APRC Asia Cup for Drivers and Co-Drivers
Qualifying rally for the following titles- FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers- FIA Junior APRC Championship for Drivers- FIA APRC3 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers- FIA APRC4 Championship for Drivers and Co-Drivers
2.1.2 JMA titles- 2023 Japan Super Rally Series Rd.1
2.2.3 JAF titles- 2023 JAF Japanese Rally Championship Rd.1
2.2 Visa numbers - FIA & ASN
FIA Visa no.

01APRC/230118 Issued on: 2023/01/18

JAF Visa no.

2023/0001

Issued on: 2023/01/17

2.3 Name, address and contact details of the organiser
Organisers.

Toyota Motorsports Club (TMSC)
http://toyota-motorsports-club.jp/
Jyoshu Auto Club (JAC)
https://www.n-mosco.com/jac/
NPO M.O.S.C.O. (MOSCO)
http://www.n-mosco.com

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Permanent Secretariat

NPO MOSCO2458-13, Kurgano-cho, Takasaki, Gunma 370-1201
Tel: +81 (0) 27 386 4365
Fax: +81 (0) 27 386 4375
Email.
entry@rally-tsumagoi.com(Contact details for Competitors).
info@rally-tsumagoi.com(Other contact details.)
Website. https://rally-tsumagoi.com
Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bicc.rallyofTSUMAGOI
2.4 Organising committees
Chairmanmembers

Haruo TAKAKUWA
Masanori SEKIYATakayuki KOSEKI
Hiroshi SUZUKI
Mamoru NAMIKI

MOSCO
TMSC
JAC
MOSCO
NUTS

2.5 APRC Stewards
Chairman (FIA)Steward (FIA)Steward (ASN).
Secretariat of the Steward Committee

TBA
Vicky CHANDHOK
Sadaaki SHICHIDA
Akira KAWADA

IND
JAF
JPN

2.6 JAF Stewards
Chairman (JAF)
Stewards (JAF)
Committee (Organiser appointed)

Takahito MIYAGIIsao KOUNO
Takahisa OGUCHI

2.7 FIA Observer
FIA Sporting Delegate/Observer
FIA Technical Delegate.

Vicky CHANDHOK
TBA

IND

2.8 JAF Observer
JAF Chief Observer
JAF Observer

Kunihiro TABATA
Jun FUNAKOSHI

JAF
JAF

2.9 Senior Officials
Clark of the Course (COC).
Deputy Clark of the Course (DCOC)
Assistant COC (Course)
Assistant COC (Timing)
Assistant COC (Results)
Secretary General
Deputy Secretary General
Chief Safety Officer (CSO)
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Chief Scrutineer
Competitor Relations (APRC).
Competitor Relations (ASN).
Media officer
Service Park coordinatorWeb coordinator

Sadatoshi ANDO
Mitsuhiro FUJITA
Yukinori FUKUMURA
Naoki KUROSAKI
Masaya YAMAGUCHI
Motokuni HORIGUCHI
Koji TAKAHASHI
Hiroshi SUZUKI
Takanori KMITANI
Toshiaki ORIHARANaoto MARUYAMA
Shigeyuki GOTO
Kenji ISHIGAKI
Keiichi KANEKO
Takayuki KOSEKI

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2.10 Rally Head Quarter (Rally HQ)Name of facility.
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
Address.
1453-2 Kanbara, Tsumagoi-village, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1402
Telephone.
Rally HQ telephone number +81 27 386 4365
Email.
info@rally-tsumagoi.com
Website.
https://rally-tsumagoi.com
The rally headquarters will operate from Thursday 2 February until Sunday 5 February.
For opening times, see 3) schedule of the event programme
2.11 Official noticeboard
It shall be a digital notice board displayed on the official website of the rally. https://rally-tsumagoi.com. No
physical official notice board will be set up. Furthermore, all competitors will be notified by email about the
documents posted on the digital notice board.
2.12 General and individual communication during the event
General and individual communication between all rally officials (Rally Control/COC, Rally Secretariat, CRO, Stewards,
Technical Delegates, etc.) and participants/crews will be carried out electronically (e-mail) wherever possible.
For this reason, each participant must nominate one person authorised to receive official notifications and thecontact details (mobile phone, email) of one crew member each by Wednesday 25 January at the latest.
Where to get the form.： https://rally-tsumagoi.com/competitors/documents/.
Registrants other than crew members should be contactable at the Service Park/Headquarters during thereconnaissance and the rally.
This contact address is used for both general and individual communications. If confirmation of receipt is required,this contact is also obliged to reply to the Competitor Relations Officer (CRO).
CRO Naoto Maruyama, tel: +81 80 7666 5978, email: cro1@rally-tsumagoi.com
Shigeyuki Goto, CRO, tel +81 80 7019 9564, email: cro2@rally-tsumagoi.com
3. Programme
3.1 Pre-event schedule
19 December (MON)Entries open
Media Accreditation open
10 January (TUE)
Entries closeMedia Accreditation close
20 January (FRI)
Publication of the Entry list
21 January (Sat)
Publication of Rally Guide 2
29 January (SUN)
Publication of Road book and Route Map

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3.2 Schedule during the Congress (times are Japan Standard Time (=UTC+9))
2 February (Thursday)
16:00 - 18:30
Rally HQs open
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
14:00 – 17:00
Private test
Occupied road in Tsumagoi Village
16:00
Official notice board publish
https://www.rally-tsumagoi .com
16:00 - 18:00
Administrative check 1
Rally HQ
3 February (Friday)
09:00 – 18:00
Rally HQs open
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
10:00
Service Park open
Tsumagoi Kaikan Parking
10:00 - 13:00
Administrative check 2
Rally HQ
10:00 - 13:00
Service reception↑
Hotel
Karuizawa 1130
11:00 - 12:00
Media reception 1
Media Centre
13:00 - 17:00
Reconnaissance start - end
13:30 - 17:00
Pre-event scrutineering
Tsumagi Kaikan Parking
16:00 Route note car briefing
Rally HQ
16:00 – 16:30
Media briefing
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
Media Centre
16:30 – 17:00
Pre-event Press Conference↑
17:00 1st Stewards meeting
Stewards’ room in Rally HQ
18:00
Publication of LEG1 start list
https://www.rally-tsumagoi .com
19:00 Welcome party
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
4 February (Saturday)
07:00 - 23:00
Rally HQs open
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
07:00 Opening ceremony & meeting
Tsumagoi Kaikan 3F
08:00 LEG 1 Rally start
Tsumagoi Kaikan Parking
22:05 - (Scheduled) LEG 1 finish (Parc Ferme IN)
Hotel Karuizawa 1130 Parking
https://www.rally-tsumagoi .com
22:30 Publication of LEG2 start list
5 February (Sunday).
07:30 - 18:00
Rally HQs open
Hotel Karuizawa 1130
08:00 LEG 2 start (Parc Ferme OUT)
Hotel Karuizawa 1130 Parking
12:52 – (Scheduled) Rally finish and Podium ceremony
Tsumagoi Kaikan Parking
13:00 – (Scheduled) Post-event scrutineering (APRC/JSR)↑
13:15 – (Scheduled) Post-event scrutineering (JRC)↑
13:30 (Scheduled)Publication of provisional results
https://www.rally-tsumagoi .com
14:00 (Scheduled)Publication of official results↑
Tsumagoi Kaikan
14:30 (Scheduled)
Post-event Press conference
4. Entry
4.1 Period during which entries are accepted
Entry opens

Monday, 19 December 2022, 9:00

Deadline for entry Tuesday, 10 February 2022, 21:00

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4.2 Entry procedure
Applications must be made by filling in the following form prescribed by the organiser and e-mailing it to thePermanent Secretariat (entry@rally-tsumagoi.com) during the application period.
(Applications by post/fax will not be accepted).
Of the entry forms below, the pledge and medical questionnaire must be signed and submitted at the time ofadministrative check.
Documents to be submitted
Entry forms
Crew Profiles
Entry order forms
Application form for the use of an on-board camera (if an on-board camera is used).
Copies of competition licences for entrant, driver and co-driver, and of copy of driving licences.
A copy of the vehicle inspection certificate (for vehicles registered in Japan only).
Copies of passport and ANS authorization (for oversea crews).
Carnet issued by the country of vehicle registration (vehicles temporarily imported from abroad).
A copy of the car insurance policy valid for rally or a rally insurance application form.
Photo data (driver, co-driver and rally car)Written pledge (to be submitted at the registration desk)

4.3 Number of entries and acceptance of entries
4.3.1 The total number of cars in the competition is limited to 60. Priority will be given to APRC participants,
JSR, and Japanese Rally Championships, in that order.
4.3.2 Acceptance of entries will be announced on or before January 20st on the official website of Rally of
Tsumagoi 2023 and will be announced by the entry list. No entry acceptance forms will be issued.
4.3.3 Participating vehicles and classifications
This event qualifies for both the FIA APRC ASIA & PACIFIC CUPS
APRC ASIA / PACIFIC RALLY CUP
Vehicles eligible to participate are those complying with Article 12 of the 2023 FIA Regional Rally Regulations
and Article 12 of the 2023 FIA Regional Rally Regulations V4 (APRC) (including national/regional cars permitted
to participate) and the vehicle classes are as specified in Article 12.1 of the 2023 FIA Regional Rally Regulations.
Participants who also wish to earn points for the APRC ASIA RALLY CUP must register with the APRC in
advance via the URL below by the application deadline. https://rally-tsumagoi.com/competitors
Japan Super Rally Series
4WD Class: Vehicles complying with Art. 12 of FIA Regional Rally Regulations 2023 or the Japan Super Rally Series.
2WD Class: Vehicles complying with Art. 12 of FIA Regional Rally Regulations 2023 or the Japan Super Rally Series.

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2023 JAf Japanese Rally Championship
Vehicles complying with Art. 3 of JAF Japan Rally Championship regulations 2023
4.4 Participation fees and packages
4.4.1 FIA APRC ASIA/PACIFIC CUP (ASIA CUP/JSR) 1 car ¥ 250,000
4.4.2 JAF Japanese Rally Championship (JRC)

1 car JN1 ¥ 250,000 JN2,3,4,5,6 \200,000

The above costs include accommodation at Hotel Karuizawa 1130 for two crew members (Friday 3 and Saturday
4 February, two people in a twin room) and the contents of the 4.5 entry package.
4.5 Entry packages
ASIA CUP / JSR

JRC / Other classes

Rally Guide 1

Website.

Website.

Supplementary Regulations

Website.

Website.

Rally Guide 2

Website.

Website.

Road book2

1

Route map

2

1

Official programme

42

Entrant pass22

Service crew pass5

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Guest pass11Service vehicle pass2

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Service park space

7.0m x 7.0m

5.0m x 5.0m

Any additional documents or passes listed above must be applied for on the entry order form.
(Service parks do not accept requests for additional space as there is not enough space available)*The fee for using the GPS safety tracking system is included in the entry fee for all classes.
4.6 Payment details
Entry and registration fees and other payments must be made in Japanese yen to the following bank account at
the time of application.
payee
The Gunma Bank, Ltd.
[Branch name] Numata Branch (210)[Deposit type] Savings account[Account no.] 1482223[Name of account].
Tokuteihieirikatsudouhoujin M.O.S.C.O.

Wire Transfer Instructions
Payment Currency ： Japan, Yen (JPY)Bank Name ： Gunma Bank Numata-branchCity, Province or Territory: Numata-ctiy Gunma
Country : Japan
Bank Account Number : 210-1482223
Account Name : Tokuteihieirikatsudouhoujin
M.O.S.C.O.
Swift Number : GUMAJPJTThose wishing to pay by credit card can do so via the website below.
Please note that credit card payments are not eligible for the early bird.
https://www.n-mosco.com/checkout/

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4.7 Entry fee refunds
Entry fees are fully refundable in the following cases
1) If the entry is not accepted (refunded minus an administration fee of JPY 2,000).
2) If the rally is not held (full refund minus bank transfer fee)
However, the rally may be cancelled 15 days or more before the rally due to a major disaster or travel
restrictions caused by the COVID-19. In the event of a cancellation, approximately 70% of the total participation
fee will be refunded.
3) If a participant is prevented from competing due to force majeure (as duly certified by the participant's
ASN), the total of participants 50% of the fees will be refunded.
5. Insurance
5.1 Insurance for vehicles registered abroad
All competing vehicles registered outside Japan and their crew are covered by Japanese mandatory third-party
liability insurance (Jibaiseki) and by a third-party injury and property insurance held by the organiser.
Insurance policies and its contract details are listed below. (figures in USD are based on the exchange rate of
USD1 = JPY142)
5.1.1 Special stages
Special Stage spectator liability insurance:
1) Death cover - up to JPY100,000,000 (USD Approx USD 705,000)
2) Hospitalisation - JPY7,500/day (USD Approx USD 53) /day (Max 180 days from the day of the incident)3) Outpatient treatment - JPY5,000/day (USD Approx 35) (Maximum number of days of outpatient treatment
for passengers is 90 days within 180 days from the day of accident)
5.1.2 Road section
Third party injury and property insurance for competing vehicles on Road Sections:
1) Death/Injury cover - unlimited
2) Property damage cover - up to JPY5,000,000 (approx USD35,000) (includes cover on Special Stages)
3) Passenger cover - up to JPY5,000,000 (approx USD35,000)*The maximum number of days of coverage for hospitalization for passengers is 180 days from the day of the accident.
*The maximum number of days of outpatient treatment for passengers is 90 days within 180 days from the day of theaccident.
Those insurance arranged by the organiser will be in effect from shakedown or the start of the rally until thefinish of the rally or until a crew's retirement/exclusion from the rally. All team vehicles, even though they may
bear rally plates issued by the organiser are not considered to be official competitors in the event and are
therefore not covered by the organizer’s insurance.
5.2 Rally cars registered in Japan insurance
All competing vehicles registered in Japan must covered by additional third party insurance that policy valid for
rally competition, which must be arranged by the competitors themselves or by the rally secretariat. The
insurance must cover at least:
Death/Injury cover: more than JPY20,000,000
Property damage cover: more than JPY2,000,000
Passenger cover: more than JPY10,000,000 (For passengers, the JMRC Mutual Aid System (compensation) is
also acceptable)*If you do not have competition insurance, you can apply for insurance valid for this rally at the Secretariat.
Download the competition car insurance application form from the official website and apply.

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5.3 Insurance for team members (except crew)
1) Death: Up to 10,000,000 yen (approx. US70,500)
2) Hospitalization: 5,000 yen (approx. US$35)/dayInsurance premium 550 yen (approx. US$3.9) per person/unit only (valid for 1 week)*The maximum number of days of hospitalization and hospital visits is limited to 180 days from the date ofaccident, and the total number of days of inpatient and outpatient stays is limited to 180 days.
6. Advertising and identification
6.1 Windows
Advertising is permitted on the body of the vehicle including the roof. Advertising on upper part of the front
window screen is prohibited, with the exception of, on overseas-registered vehicles. A strip on the upper partof the front windscreen that may contain advertising of a maximum 10cm (for permitted vehicles), and rearwindow that may contain advertising within the 8cm height from the top or bottom of the window.
6.2 Optional Advertising
Competitors must reserve advertising space as specified by the organiser in accordance with Appendix 4.
6.3 Alcohol and Tobacco Advertising
There are no restrictions advertising on competing vehicles or team uniforms in Japan, including ones on alcoholor tobacco.
6.4 Rally Plates and Competition Numbers
The Organiser will provide the rally plates and competition numbers in accordance with Article 27 of the 2023
FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations. Those must be affixed as specified in the Supplementary Regulations
before it is brought to scrutineering and must be in place and visible for the duration of the rally. A fine of
JPY54,000 will be imposed in case of loss of the rally plate or the competition number.
6.5 APRC Logos
APRC and series sponsorship logos will be fixed below the competition numbers on the doors as quoted on the2023 FIA Regional Rally sporting regulation V4. The details are shown on Appendix 4.
7. Tyres.
7.1 Tyres used
Hand cuts and Changes to the tread patterns are permitted. Tyre marking shall not be carried out.
Also, the use of studded tires is permitted. See Appendix 9 for details.
7.2 Number of units used
No limitation for the number of tyres.
7.3 Applicants for points in the Japanese Rally ChampionshipParticipants wishing to obtain points in the Japanese Rally championship must follow the tyre regulations andthe number of tyres used in accordance with the Supplementary Regulations of the Japanese Rally Championshipin Appendix 8.
8. FuelThe use of lead fuel is not authorised on Rally of Tsumagoi 2023. Only un-lead fuel is authorised. The permissible
lead content of fuel allowed in Japan is 0g/litre based on the JIS K2255 examination procedure. The use of fuelcomplies appendix J 252.9 is authorised for the ASIA RALLY CUP competitors. Competitors are required to
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arrange transportation of the fuel to the designated re-fuel area by themselves.
Only re-fuel is allowed at the designated petrol stations on the road books after pre-event scrutineering till theend of the rally.
9. Reconnaissance (recce)
9.1 Reconnaissance (recce) will take place on 3rd February under the organiser’s control.
9.2 Recce registration will be held at the same time of administrative check at Rally HQs 16:00-18:00 on 2nd
February (THU) or 10:00-13:00 on 3rd February (FRI). car identification will be issued at Recce registration.
9.3 Refer to appendix 2 for recce schedule.
9.4 Specific rules
9.4.1 Vehicles used for the recce must be other than the competition vehicle used for this event and must not
be in livery.
9.4.2 Recce identification must be displayed during recce.
9.4.3 Crews are authorised to drive a maximum of two times over the route of each special stage. For recce
purposes, any stage / any part of stage used more than once during the rally is considered a single stage / asingle part.
9.5 Traffic regulation
9.5.1 During recce, competitors must comply strictly with the road traffic laws and any further requirements of
the organiser as published in the Supplementary Regulations or in the bulletins. At all times, the safety and rights
of other road users must be respected. Officials may monitor the behavior of competitors on the reconnaissanceroute 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 refusal to start.
9.5.2 Speed limits on all roads used during recce must be observed. Failure to comply will result in a penalty to
be applied by the Stewards according to Article 34.2 of the 2023 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations.
9.6 Tyres for reconnaissance
Tyres that can be used on the recce shall be general car snow tyres. (Competition tyres are not permitted).
10. Administrative check10.1 Documents to be presented
1)Civil driving licenses or international driving permit which allows to drive in Japan.
*Overseas drivers/co-drivers are required to hold valid driving licenses for driving in Japan
2)Entrant's competition license3)Medical certificate4)Competition license issued by an ASN (for overseas competitors)5)Vehicle's registration, mandatory insurance, and third-party insurance valid for the rally.
6)Carnet verification certificate issued by JAF for overseas registered competing vehicle.
7)Pledges.
8) Medical examination sheet9) Copies of passport and ANS authorization (for oversea crew)

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10.2 Schedule and venue
Venue: Rally HQ Secretariat (in Gunma Safari Park car park)
Date and time: 2nd February 2023 (THU) 16:00-18:00 , 3rd February (FRI) 10:00-13:00.
※To prevent COVID-19 infection, it will be performed at the same time when the recce is accepted.
11. Scrutineering, marking, sealing and safety equipment
11.1 date and venue
Venue: Official scrutineering area in the Hotel Karuizawa 1130 car park.
Date: 3rd February 2023 (FRI) 13:30-17:00
The marking/sealing of gearboxes and differentials for all cars and turbochargers (if applicable) , will take placeat scrutineering in accordance with a schedule on a communication that will be issued before 3rd February 2023.
11.2 Mud flaps
Mud flaps which comply with Article 252.7.7of Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code may be fitted.
11.3 Windows/Nets
The use of silvered or tinted films on the side and rear windows is authorized in accordance with Article 253.11of
Appendix J to the FIA International Sporting Code.
11.4 Crew’s safety equipment
The crew must wear homologated crash helmets, racing overalls, gloves, shoes, balaclavas, and FHRs (such as
HANS) in compliance with Appendix L Chapter III of the FIA International Sporting Code. All those clothes andthe equipment must be taken to the scrutineering.
11.5 Noise level
Vehicles temporarily imported under FIA Carnet must have noise levels below the standards of the country ofregistration.
Vehicles registered in Japan must have noise levels below the safety standards of the Road Trucking Vehicle Law.
11.6 National regulations
The use of Radio without license from the government is not permitted. Those who wish to use the radio must
apply Permanent secretariat by 1st December.
11.7 Ignition switch
Competing car must be equipped with ignition/kill switch complies article 253.13 of appendix J of FIAinternational sporting code. (Also recommended for vehicles registered in Japan).
11.8 Fire extinguisher
Competing car must be equipped with fire extinguisher complies article 253.7 of appendix J of FIA InternationalSporting Code 2023. (Also recommended for vehicles registered in Japan).
11.9 Safety fuel tanks
All competing cars equipped with a safety fuel tank must have an FIA approved safety fuel tank as specified in
Article 253.14 of appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Regulations. See FIA Technical List No. 1.
https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/761
Fuel tanks must be equipped with fuelling couplings in accordance with FIA regulations.
Non-priority driver’s rally car with a safety fuel tank completely separated from the cockpit by a fire-rated
bulkhead (e.g., in the trunk) may be equipped with a standard screw cap that allows direct refuelling from astandard fuelling pump.
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Since pump fuel is used at the refuelling station in this rally, vehicles equipped with a refuelling coupling inaccordance with FIA regulations must have a refuelling adapter (funnel) installed on the vehicle and have it
checked at the time of scrutineering. Details of pump refuelling are given in the communication.
11.10 Specific requirements
Competing car must be equipped with first aid kit, emergency smoke candle, red signal right, towing rope, tworeflective triangles and OK/SOS sign in A3.
11.11 GPS safety tracking systems
A GPS safety tracking system (Rally Stream) will be installed at this rally.
Prepare a compatible smartphone.
11.12 On-board cameras
The application form on Rally Guide 1 must be applied at the time of entry for the use of on-board camera.
The fitting should comply with article 2 of Article 253 of Appendix J of the Code and will be checked at
scrutineering.
12. Other procedures
12.1 Opening ceremony Team managers' meeting
Opening ceremony and team managers' meeting at Tsumagoi kaikan 3F on 4 Feb (SAT) from 12:00.
Crew and team representatives must attend.
12.2 Rally Start
The rally will start at 8:00pm on 4th February (SAT) at the Tsumagoi Kaikan.
Start according to the time announced on the start list and in accordance with the instructions of the officials.
The penalty for late arrival at Start Area is 30,000 yen.
12.3 Start list
12.3.1 The start time for each crew will be announced on the official website.
LEG 1 start list publication at 3rd February (Fri), 18:00
LEG 2 start list publication at 4th February (SAT), 22:30 (to be determined)
12.3.2 All the crews will run by one minute interval except the crew who are given a two minute interval on thestart list.
12.4 Special stages
12.4.1 Special Stages will be timed to the tenth of a second.
12.4.2 Stage starts will be conducted with electronic countdown system. Refer to appendix7 for Start Sequence .
12.4.3 At the time of an accident/red flag in a special stage, competitors shall comply with FIA Regional Rally
Regulation 53.5.
12.5 Re-start
Re-Start after retirement from LEG 1
12.5.1 Those crews who wish re-start after retirement from LEG 1 is authorized to start the following day.
12.5.2 Crew who wishes re-start on LEG 2 must present re-scrutineering sheet to the chief scrutineer and musthave their vehicle re-scrutineered at least 30 minutes prior to its start time.
12.5.3 10 minute time penalty will be applied to the restarted crew.
12.5.4 Any crew which has retired from a section on LEG 2 will not be classified.

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12.6 Rally finish
The rally finish will be at the Tsumagoi Kaikan from around 12:52 on 5th February (SUN).
A podium ceremony will be held at the finish podium after TC 15A for the top finishing teams (1st to 3rd) in eachcategory and class. Crews not eligible for awards should move to parc ferme.
12.7 Shakedown
Shakedown will not be implemented in this rally.
12.8 Route note car
12.8.1 Only APRC-registered teams are allowed to run route note cars.
Teams wishing to do so must apply in advance to the organiser in writing, stating the vehicle data used and thenames of the crew. (The format of the document is optional.)
12.8.2 Operation of route note cars
・A speed limit of 60 km/h is imposed on special stages. Liaison sections must comply with national traffic rules.
・Route note car crews must follow the rally running direction.
・Speeding is monitored by officials. Violations of these provisions will be reported to the Stewards.
・Route note cars must start at least one hour before the 1st car starts of each SS.
12.8.3 Note exchange points
Indicated in future published communications.
12.9 Flexi-services.
Conducted in accordance with FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship Regulation V4, Article 59.
12.10 Compensation for damage
12.10.1 Crews are responsible for any damage to the participating vehicles and their accessories, as well as any
damage to third parties. The driver must take full responsibility for his/her own actions. Participants mustacknowledge that the FIA, JAF, organizers, event officials, road administrators, police, and relevant ministries
and agencies are exempted from all liability for damage or accidents.
12.10.2 In any case, the Participant shall be responsible for any accident to the organizer, the event officials'
vehicles, their equipment, and road facilities (Guardrails, Curve mirrors, utility poles, signs, etc.) caused by thecrews during the competition.
12.11 Official Time Used during the Rally
Official time for the rally will be JST(Japan Standard Time : UTC+09:00)

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13. Identification of marshals.
Post chiefs and other marshals will be identifiable by their attire as listed below:
Post Chief
Post MarshallSpecial Stage Commander
SOS Radio Marshall
Chief Spectator Marshal
Spectator Safety Marshal
Safety Marshall.
Medical Officer
Competitor Relations Officer
Scrutineer
Other Officials

Blue tabard with white lettering
Light blue tabard with black lettering
Red tabard with white lettering
Yellow tabard with black symbol
Yellow text on red tabard.
Orange tabard with white lettering.
Orange tabard with black lettering.
White tabard with ”MEDICAL” display.
Red tabard with white lettering.
Black tabard with white lettering.
Credential

14. Prize.
14.1 APRC ASIA/PACIFIC RALLY CUP
overall
1st Driver and Co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
2nd Driver and Co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
3rd Driver and Co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
FIA APRC ASIA/PACIFIC CUP
1st FIA APRC Asia Cup driver and co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
2nd FIA APRC Asia Cup driver and co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
3rd FIA APRC Asia Cup driver and co-driver: Trophy and extra prize
14.2 Japan Super Rally Series
Overall: Trophies and extra prizes for drivers and co-drivers finishing 1st to 3rd overall
2WD: Trophies and extra prizes for 1st to 3rd placed drivers and co-drivers
14.3 Japanese Rally Championship1st to 3rd places in each class Shields, supplementary prizes 4th to 6th places supplementary prizes.
Prizes will be limited for classes with a small number of participants.
15. Post event scrutineering and protest
15.1 Post event scrutineering/Final check
Cars subject to final checks must have team representatives, mechanics, or crew present.
Venue: Royal Blue Golf Resort scrutineering area
Date: 5th February 2023, 14:00 (scheduled) -.
15.2 Protest charges
The protest fee to the FIA is EUR 3,000.
If a protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of a clearly defined part of the car the claimant must pay
a deposit of JPY 54,000. For details of protest and appeals, refer to the Article 65 - Protests and Appeals of
the 2022 FIA Regional Rally Sporting Regulations
15.3 Appeal fees
The cost of appealing to the FIA will be EUR 3,000.
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Appendix 1: Itinerary.

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Appendix 2: Reconnaissance schedule.

Times shown are for stage entry.

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Appendix 3 - Competitor Relations Officer (CRO)Naoto Maruyama

Shigeyuki Goto

International

Regional

Phone +81 (0) 80 7666 5978

Phone +81 (0) 80 7019 9564

Email cro1@rally-tsumagoi. com

Email cro2@rally-tsumagoi.com

Contact the CRO by email or telephone.

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Appendix 4: Advertisements and rally plates
Rally plates and competition numbers must be provided by the organiser in accordance with the 2023 FIA Regional
Rally Regulations, Articles 27, 28 and 29, and affixed as shown in the diagram below.

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Appendix 5: Driver safety equipment
All competitors are reminded of Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code, in particular its Chapter III Drivers’ Equipment.
Helmets (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 1)
All crews must wear crash helmets homologated to one of the following FIA standards:
8858-2002 or 8858-2010 (Technical List N°41),
8859-2015 (Technical List N°49),
8860-2010 (Technical List N°33), or
8860-2018 or 8860-2018-ABP (Technical List N°69)
Frontal Head Restraint (FHR, Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 3)
All crews must use FIA approved FHR systems homologated to FIA standard 8858.
Approved FHRs, anchorages and tethers are listed in Technical List N° 29.
See also helmet compatibility chart in Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 3.3.
Flame-resistant clothing (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 2)
All drivers and co-drivers must wear overalls as well as gloves (optional for co-drivers), long underwear, a balaclava,
socks and shoes homologated to the FIA 8856-2000 standard (Technical List N°27) or 8856-2018 (Technical List N°
74). Please pay special attention to the prescriptions of Art. 2 concerning embroidery and printing on flameresistant clothing (manufacturer certificates etc.) as well as concerning the correct wearing of the clothingelements! See also Regional Rally Sporting Regulations, Article 53.1.
Biometric Devices (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 2.1)
Drivers may wear a device to collect biometric data during racing.
If the biometric device is integrated into a protective garment homologated to FIA Standard 8856, the garment
shall be homologated to FIA Standards 8856 and 8868-2018.
If the biometric device is a stand-alone device, then the device must be homologated to FIA Standard 8868-2018
only. This device must be worn in addition to the garment homologated to FIA Standard 8856.
Wearing of jewellery (Appendix L, Chapter III, Art. 5)
The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition andmay therefore be checked before the start.
RELATED LINKS:FIA International Sporting Code and appendices : https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/123
FIA Technical Lists : https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/761

Appendix 6: Rallystream competitor user manual.
Installation and operating instructions for the FIA Safety Tracking Device are available at the following link
Tracker Competitor user manual.
https://www.rallystream.net/competitor/

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Appendix 7: Start Sequence

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Appendix 8: Stud tyres
Stud tyres permitted during the rally
The following snow studded tyres are permitted during the rally
The number of studs on the tyre must not exceed 20 per 10.0 cm in any part of the circumference.
Detailed rules on permitted studs
1. studs shall be solid, cylindrical in shape and cut flat.
2. the cross section of the stud shall be cylindrical in any place.
3. studs shall be of a single material.
4. the stud shall have a minimum diameter of 2.5 mm at the end and shall be cylindrical and cut flat.
5. the total length of the stud shall not exceed 20 mm.
6. the weight of the stud must not exceed 4 grammes.
7. the shape dimensions of the stud must not exceed the dimensions indicated in the supplementary drawing.
8. the maximum protrusion shall not exceed 7.0 mm from the block surface.
9. studs shall be mounted from the outside of the tyre.
10. studs penetrating the tread are not permitted.
11 At least one stud shall be pulled out and checked for shape and dimensions at the time of vehicle
inspection or re-inspection.

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