Rally Guide - Sandblast Rally

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Rally Guide - Sandblast Rally
Rally Guide
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March 3-5, 2016
Cheraw
Chesterfield
Patrick
Sand Hills State Forest
Rally Guide – NASA Rally Sport IS Grassroots!
Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1
Sandblast Rally Chairman .............................................................................................................................4
1.2
Atlantic Rally Cup History .............................................................................................................................4
1.3
NASA Rally Sport Atlantic Rally Cup & RallyMoto™ Cup Points Table..........................................................5
1.4
Two Way Radios ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.5
Hospitality ....................................................................................................................................................5
1.6
Event Passes & Plates ...................................................................................................................................5
1.7
Cheraw City Map ..........................................................................................................................................5
Past Sandblast Winners ........................................................................................................................................6
Entry Details ..........................................................................................................................................................7
3.1
Titles for which the Rally Counts ..................................................................................................................7
3.2
Criteria for Acceptance of Entries ................................................................................................................7
3.3
Stage Notes ..................................................................................................................................................7
3.4
Insurance Coverage Provided by Entry ........................................................................................................7
3.5
Draft Entry List .............................................................................................................................................7
3.6
Road Closure Schedule .................................................................................................................................7
3.7
Twilight Schedule .........................................................................................................................................7
3.8
Administrative Checks Location ...................................................................................................................7
3.9
Service Vehicle Registration .........................................................................................................................7
3.10
Vehicle Registration & Licensing ..................................................................................................................7
Racers-Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................8
4.1
Start Procedure ............................................................................................................................................8
4.2
Finish Procedure...........................................................................................................................................8
Patrick Service Area ..............................................................................................................................................8
5.1
Facilities Description ....................................................................................................................................8
5.2
Access Times for Service Vehicles ................................................................................................................9
5.3 Patrick Service Area Map ....................................................................................................................................9
5.4
Directions from Patrick Service to All Stages ...............................................................................................9
5.5
Hunters Pond ...............................................................................................................................................9
5.6 Campbell Lake ..................................................................................................................................................11
5.7 Sextons Pond ....................................................................................................................................................12
5.8 Sand Trap ..........................................................................................................................................................13
5.9 CJ’s Loop ...........................................................................................................................................................14
Shakedown..........................................................................................................................................................14
6.1
Participation ...............................................................................................................................................14
6.2
Time & Location .........................................................................................................................................14
6.3
Participants ................................................................................................................................................15
6.4
Cost ............................................................................................................................................................15
6.5
Spectators at the Shakedown ....................................................................................................................15
6.6
Directions to Shakedown ...........................................................................................................................15
6.7
Directions to return to the start from the finish of Winery Road ..............................................................15
6.8
Shakedown Service ...................................................................................................................................15
Media ..................................................................................................................................................................16
7.1
Local Media Contact Details .......................................................................................................................16
7.2
Media Center & Coverage ..........................................................................................................................16
7.3
Press Room / Photographer Communications ...........................................................................................17
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7.4
Interview Zones ..........................................................................................................................................17
7.5
PR Activities & Events.................................................................................................................................17
7.6
Advertising .................................................................................................................................................17
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Import of Vehicles & Spare Parts / Importing into America ...........................................................................17
8.1
Embassies & High Commissions .................................................................................................................17
8.2
Visa Requirements ...................................................................................................................................18
8.3
Country Code Listing & Time Difference ...................................................................................................18
8.4
Departure Tax ............................................................................................................................................18
8.5
Foreign Currency Exchange ........................................................................................................................18
9
List of Useful Facts and Services .........................................................................................................................18
9.1
Information on South Carolina ...................................................................................................................18
9.2
Driving in the Carolinas ..............................................................................................................................19
9.3
Transport of Fuel in the Carolinas ..............................................................................................................19
9.4 Fuel ................................................................................................................................................................19
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Area Information ............................................................................................................................................19
10.1
The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce .............................................................................................19
10.2
Weather Forecast Service ..........................................................................................................................19
10.3
Supermarkets .............................................................................................................................................19
10.4
Hardware Stores & Equipment Rentals......................................................................................................19
10.5
Towing and Salvage Services ......................................................................................................................20
10.6
Cellular Coverage .......................................................................................................................................20
10.7
Cellular Phones and Rentals .......................................................................................................................20
10.8
Banks & ATM Locations ..............................................................................................................................20
10.9
Copy Service ...............................................................................................................................................20
10.10
Public Internet Access ............................................................................................................................20
10.11
Computer Equipment, Electronics & Technical Support .......................................................................20
10.12
Auto Parts Stores ...................................................................................................................................20
10.13
Auto Salvage Yards.................................................................................................................................21
10.14
Tire Mounting and Supply......................................................................................................................21
10.15
Car Manufacturers .................................................................................................................................21
10.16
Locksmiths .............................................................................................................................................21
10.17
Vinyl .......................................................................................................................................................21
10.18
Photographic Development Services .....................................................................................................21
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Medical & Safety Services ..............................................................................................................................21
11.1
Hospital ......................................................................................................................................................22
11.2
Ambulance .................................................................................................................................................22
11.3
Police & County Sheriff ..............................................................................................................................22
11.4
Firefighters (To report a Forest Fire call: 843.634.2191) ...........................................................................22
11.5
Fire Extinguisher Certification ....................................................................................................................22
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Transportation ................................................................................................................................................22
12.1
Vehicle Rentals ...........................................................................................................................................22
12.2
Airports ......................................................................................................................................................23
12.3
Helicopters .................................................................................................................................................23
12.4
Taxi and Shuttle Services ............................................................................................................................23
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Restaurants--Cheraw, South Carolina ............................................................................................................23
13.1
Restaurants--Patrick, South Carolina .........................................................................................................24
13.2
Restaurants--Chesterfield, South Carolina .................................................................................................25
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Lodging Accommodations--Cheraw, SC ..........................................................................................................25
14.1
Lodging Accommodations--Patrick, SC.......................................................................................................25
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14.3
14.4
Lodging Accommodations--Chesterfield, SC ..............................................................................................25
Lodging Accommodation--Bennettsville, SC ..............................................................................................25
Lodging Accommodation--Hartsville, SC ....................................................................................................25
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Spectator Areas ..............................................................................................................................................26
15.1
Spectator Area Overview Map ...................................................................................................................26
15.2 Directions to Spectator Areas ........................................................................................................................26
15.3 Directions to Patrick Service Area ..................................................................................................................26
15.4 Sextons Big Curve ..........................................................................................................................................27
15.5 Sand Trap Hairpin ..........................................................................................................................................27
15.6 Headquarters Double S..................................................................................................................................28
15.7 Cooper Black Four Way .................................................................................................................................28
15.8 Spectator Area Schedule ................................................................................................................................29
15.9 Parc Expose & Service Areas Schedule ............................................................................................................29
15.10 Spectator Area Travel Time ..........................................................................................................................29
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Directions .......................................................................................................................................................30
16.1
Directions from Registration to Start .........................................................................................................30
16.2
Directions from Registration to Patrick Service Area .................................................................................30
16.3
Directions from Patrick Service to Downtown Chesterfield.......................................................................31
16.4
Directions from Patrick Service to Kevin Leer ............................................................................................31
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Scrutineering ..................................................................................................................................................31
17.1
Directions from Registration ......................................................................................................................31
17.2
Date & Time ...............................................................................................................................................31
17.3
Preparations for Scrutineering ...................................................................................................................31
17.4
Pre-Event Scrutineering .............................................................................................................................31
17.5
Post-Scrutineering ......................................................................................................................................32
1
Introduction
Sections 1 through 21 and the appendices conform to FIA WRC Appendix 3 Regulations for Rally Guides. This
document has no regulatory power and is to be used for information only.
1.1
Sandblast Rally Chairman
Andrew Frick
2 Covington Rd Greenville, SC 29617
864.735.5301
andrew.d.frick@gmail.com
1.2
Atlantic Rally Cup History
The Eastern States Rally Championship started in 2004 and the Sandblast Rally had the honor of being the
first event of the first Rally Championship organized by NASA Rally Sport. The series then traveled to Tennessee
and New York for three more Rally events. In 2005 the International Rally in Northern New York was added to the
Rally Championship lineup. Then in 2006 Rally West Virginia was added to the Rally Championship list of events. The
roads in West Virginia proved to be technical, popular and further increased the varied types of terrain that
competitors fight to conquer each season.
In 2008, the twin Championships of the Atlantic Rally Cup and Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup replaced the Eastern
States Rally Championship. The now familiar events – Sandblast Rally, Rally Tennessee, Rally West Virginia, and
Black River Stages – comprised the Championship.
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In 2009 a tarmac Championship was added in Florida. In 2010 a winter event in Canada, Rallye de Charlevoix
was added. The Atlantic Rally Cup for car competition began scoring on two classes - All Wheel Drive (AWD) and
Two Wheel Drive (2WD). While Motorcycle classes for the Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup remained the same. However a
Quad class was added as a rallying option in certain rallies.
2013 brought big changes to the Atlantic Rally Cup & the Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup with the addition of the
Empire State Performance Rally in New York. It was also the first year that the series was considered part of the
National Qualifying Series. The events & results started counting toward qualification to race in the NASA National
Rally Championship. The decision was also made that year to drop the Rallye de Charlevoix, as the total number of
rallies was becoming unreasonable for a grassroots effort.
Lastly, in 2014, the Magnum Opus Rally in Newberry, Michigan was added to the Atlantic Rally Cup and
Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup.
1.3
NASA Rally Sport Atlantic Rally Cup & RallyMoto™ Cup Points Table
This is the first event of the season, an updated Atlantic Rally Cup and Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup points table
is not available. An updated points table will be available later in the season.
http://nasarallysport.com/main/Atlantic-Rally-Cup
1.4
Two Way Radios
Radio communication within the United States is governed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). Users must either be a licensed amateur operator (HAM license) or use licensed business frequencies.
Equipment power and allowed frequencies are limited. Further information can be found at: www.FCC.gov
1.5
Hospitality
The Sandblast Rally organizers are not currently planning any hospitality/VIP tours. If you would like to
provide these services for your sponsors or clients please contact Andrew Frick to arrange the details.
1.6
Event Passes & Plates
All participants must wear wristbands indicating they have signed an event waiver. These will be required for
entering controls and working in the service park. No metal event plates will be issued for this event. Vinyl stickers
will be supplied at registration.
1.7
Cheraw City Map
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Past Sandblast Winners
2015 Car
2015 Bike
2014 Car
2014 Bike
2013 Car
2013 Bike
2012 Car
2012 Bike
2011 Car
2011 Bike
2010 Car
2010 Bike
2009 Car
2009 Bike
2008 Car
2008 Bike
2007 Car
2007 Bike
2006
2005
2004
2003 Fall
2003 Spring
2002
2001
1996
Gary Donoghue and Kieran McKlhinney
Bill Conger
Eric Wages and Sarah Montplaisir
Devon Mahon
Jason Smith and Jared Lantzy
Mike Gilkey
Michael Reilly and Joshua Benthien, Andrew Frick and Matthew Rhoads
Bill Conger
Charles Sherrill and Wilson Von Kessler, Andrew Frick and Ryan Scott
Aaron Gibson
Eduardo Bancalari and Jay Mauney, Simon Wright and Kieran Wright
Bill Conger
Eduardo Bancalari and Jay Mauney
Mike Gilkey
Charles Sherrill and Brian O'Neal
Mark Ely
Charlie Donnelly and Noel Gallagher
Mark Ely
Seamus Burke and Brian Sharkey
Seamus Burke and Charles Bradley
Seamus Burke and Charles Bradley
Seamus Burke and Charles Bradley
Seamus Burke and Emma Burke
John Drislane and Ronan Burke
Thomas Lawless and Cathal McCaire
Paul Choiniere and Jeff Becker
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1995
1994
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3.1
Paul Choiniere and Jeff Becker
Paul Choiniere and Jeff Becker
Entry Details
Titles for which the Rally Counts
The 2016 Atlantic Rally Cup
The 2016 Atlantic RallyMoto™ Cup
The 2016 NASA National Rally Championship.
3.2
Criteria for Acceptance of Entries
Classes eligible for entry are defined in the Supplemental Regulations
3.3
Stage Notes
Stage notes prepared by Pete Lahm of P-Sport and will be issued to each car team. These notes are
included in the entry fee. The notes will be issued to the co-driver at registration. The stage notes have been
prepared using the Jemba Sweden numeric system. (e.g.: R5 120! Cr L4>3 R3/Cr Lg L4)
Details of the abbreviations used in the system are available before the rally on the Jemba web site:
http://jemba.se/notesUSA.htm . This list of abbreviations will also be included within the stage note book.
3.4
Insurance Coverage Provided by Entry
The Entry Fee includes the insurance premium to insure the competitor and other parties as necessary
against all third party bodily injury and property damage for the amount of $5,000,000 per occurrence. All
competitors, service crews and all event participants (staff, marshals, volunteers, etc.) have secondary medical
coverage of $1,000,000. All insurance coverage will come into effect at the opening of the Rally and will end at
the close of the Rally or at the moment of competitor retirement, exclusion or disqualification.
3.5
Draft Entry List
For a comprehensive entry list see SandblastRally.com
3.6
Road Closure Schedule
The rally roads are closed to civilian traffic on March 5, 2016: 6am - 11pm.
3.7
Twilight Schedule
The sun has the following schedule for Cheraw, South Carolina; March 5, 2016: Sunrise 6:45am & Sunset
6:18pm
3.8
Administrative Checks Location
Cheraw Police Department Conference Room
258 Second Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
3.9
Service Vehicle Registration
All service vehicles must be registered either with a state agency, or, in the case of imported cars, the
federal government. Service vehicles must also be registered with the rally and insured for public road travel.
Documentation proving this must be available at all times. Service vehicles must display the appropriate
windshield sticker for access to the service park.
3.10 Vehicle Registration & Licensing
All rally vehicles must be registered either with a state agency, or, in the case of imported cars, the federal
government. All rally vehicles must be insured for public road travel. Documentation proving this must be
available at all times.
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Racers-Schedule
4.1
Start Procedure
Date & Location
Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Downtown Chesterfield
Procedure
The first vehicle is scheduled to leave TC0 at 8:31am. The motorcycles will start the rally first. The official
start order will be posted Saturday morning at 8:00am on the official notice board at the Start in Chesterfield, South
Carolina. The list of entrants will be updated periodically on the web site. At no time will the list of entrants posted
on the web site be considered an official start order.
The actual start order will be determined by the Stewards of the Event and the Clerk of the Course. These
officials will use speed-factors, an individual’s competitive history, and the vehicles entered as input when
deciding start position. Any appeals for changes to the start order must be submitted in writing to the Clerk of the
Course prior to 7:00pm on Friday night. All competing vehicles and crews must report to the start area and the
Parc Exposé by 8:00am.
The first vehicle is scheduled to leave TC0 at 8:31am. The motorcycles will start the rally first. The starter
will count down vehicles verbally. Motorcycles will be released on 30-second intervals. Cars will be released on
one minute intervals.
4.2
Finish Procedure
Date & Location
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Kevin Lear on Main
Vehicles will begin arriving at the final control and be directed into parking locations by control volunteers.
Procedure
Upon arrival vehicles will clear the final control. Early check-in is allowed only at the final time control. At
the final time control the time entered on the time card will be the time requested by the competitor, not the actual
time. Competitors will then be directed either to impound or to the Awards Party.
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Patrick Service Area
GPS: N34*34.391 W80*02.576
Town of Patrick Festival Field
Cranford Street, Patrick, South Carolina 29584
5.1
Facilities Description
Type of Surface:
Grass
Designated areas:
Teams will be assigned service locations. A map of assigned spaces will
be posted as a bulletin at Registration and at the Service Area
Water Supply: There is a spigot at the picnic pavilion that is available for use.
Available Food: The Patrick Volunteer Fire Department will be selling a hot breakfast at the Fire
Hall: pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and coffee. Cash only.
The Town of Patrick Pine Straw Festival will be selling hot chicken [rice] “bog” and BBQ meals with hot
and cold beverages at the service area. Spectator Guides and event t-shirts will also be for sale. Cash
only. Bill's Grill on Route 1 sells hamburgers & sandwiches. This is short walk on Route 1. Patrick
General Store at the intersection of Routes 1 and 102 (the blinking light) sells sandwiches, snacks, water
and sodas. Dollar General store is located nearby at 177 South Main Street, Patrick, SC. 29584
Bathrooms:
Toilet facilities are available on site.
Electricity:
There is a pole in the middle of the field that may have live 120 volt access.
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Other Services: Wendell Perdue has an auto shop on the west side of Route 102 about 0.2 miles
south of the service area. He has water, a tire machine, and a welder. You may contact him at
843.307.3025 to arrange access to and payment for these services.
5.2
Access Times for Service Vehicles
Registered service vehicles may enter and leave the service areas from 6:00am – 8:00pm on Saturday.
Vehicles not registered for service may not enter the service area.
Windshield stickers must be affixed to registered service vehicles in order to enter the service park.
5.3 Patrick Service Area Map
5.4
Directions from Patrick Service to All Stages
These instructions are for those who need to retrieve a car from the stages.
You should have your own map to supplement these instructions.
All of these direction begin the same way:
Go to the intersection of Route 102 and Cranford
5.5
Hunters Pond
Hunter Pond - Start
Hunter Pond - Finish
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles to Route 1
Continue driving 0.28 miles and turn Left onto McNair
Drive 0.20 and turn Right onto Turnage Road
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Left onto Route 1
Drive 5.09 miles and turn Right onto Route 109/Ruby-Hartsville Road
Drive 0.80 miles and turn Right onto TT-10
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5.6 Campbell Lake
Campbell Lake - Start
Campbell Lake - Finish
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Right onto Route 1
Drive 3.88 miles and turn Right onto Teal Mill Road/Campbell Lake Road
Drive 0.71 miles and turn Left onto Old No. 1
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Right onto Route 1
Drive 6.53 miles and turn Right onto Teal Mill Road/Society Hill Road
Drive 4.39 miles and turn Right onto H. Cooper Black Rec Road
Take this turn EXTREMELY slow! This is a quiet zone; Do all your braking on pavement
Drive 0.65 miles and turn Right onto TT-113
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5.7 Sextons Pond
Sextons Pond - Start
Sextons Pond - Finish
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Left onto Route 1
Drive 18.83 miles and turn Right on Old Creek Road
Drive 2.02 miles and turn Right onto dirt road
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Left onto Route 1
Drive 15.27 miles and turn Right onto Maple Avenue
Drive 0.48 miles and turn Left onto S 13 935
Drive to bottom of hill and through the gate
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5.8 Sand Trap
Sand Trap - Start
Sand Trap - Finish
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Left onto Route 1
Drive 7.83 miles and turn Left onto Middendorf Road
Drive 3.44 miles and turn right onto Lake Robinson Road
Drive 2.86 miles and turn right just before the railroad tracks
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Left onto Route 1
Drive 7.83 miles and turn Left onto Middendorf Road
Drive 3.44 miles and turn Right onto Lake Robinson Road
Drive 1.59 miles and turn Right onto an unnamed road just after crossing the lake
Drive about 3.28 miles to a four way intersection about 0.5 miles from the finish
The actual finish is on the right and not accessible with a trailer/heavy rig
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5.9 CJ’s Loop
CJ’s Loop - Start
CJ’s Loop - Finish
Turn Left onto Route 102
Drive 0.82 miles and bear Left onto Patrick Society Hill Road
Drive 4.66 miles and turn Left onto Byrd Road
Drive 1.03 miles and turn Left onto TT-127
Turn Right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn Right onto Route 1
Drive 6.53 miles and turn Right onto Teal Mill Road/Society Hill Road
Drive 4.39 miles and turn Right onto H. Cooper Black Rec Road
Take this turn EXTREMELY slow! This is a quiet zone; Do all your braking on pavement
Drive 0.55 miles and turn Left onto an unnamed road
6
Shakedown
6.1
Participation
Competitors who have completed registration, scrutineering, and the Novice Competitor Orientation (if
required) and who have prepaid for shakedown access may participate in the shakedown stage. Helmets, suits and all
other safety gear are required. Some teams may be asked to carry a passenger for a publicity run of the shakedown
stage.
6.2
Time & Location
Friday, March 4, 2015: 3:30pm – 6:00pm @ The Curve Tavern
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8096 Hartsville Ruby Rd, Patrick, SC. 29584
843.634.7614
6.3
Participants
Using this road will prevent us from putting ruts in stages that will be used the following day. After completing
the stage, it is roughly 5.1 miles to drive back around to the start. Overall transit distance is about 22 miles from
registration. Service vehicles are not allowed at the start or finish of the shakedown stage. When your team is
finished in the shakedown stage, the rally vehicle must report immediately to the Parc Exposé on Chesterfield's Main
Street in front of the 1884 Chesterfield County Courthouse.
Which is a large red brick building on the north side of the street. Teams will be checked in and out of the Parc
Exposé. Failure to attend will result in a one minute penalty. Restaurants on Main Street will be open. Teams are
encouraged to dine locally and leave their vehicles in Parc Exposé while dining. Teams must arrive by 6:15pm and
can leave the Parc Exposé after 7:30pm. No service crew members or spectators may participate in the shakedown
stage by riding in a vehicle.
Please note that the shakedown stage is used for publicity and rides in rally cars are sometimes arranged for
event sponsors and town officials. Some teams will be approached and asked to provide rides for a mayor, police
chief, or an event sponsor. Please understand that this sort of activity is paramount for continued close relations with
the town and forest that allows use of their roads. These riders may need to borrow helmets. The ride with a sponsor
should be at 60-70 percent of testing speeds, and viewed as a ride, not an opportunity to test.
6.4
Cost
The cost of Shakedown is $25 and is included in the Deluxe entry package. Those registering for a Basic entry
package will not be able to participate in Shakedown.
6.5
Spectators at the Shakedown
One spectator area will be available at the Shakedown stage. All persons who go to this spectator area must
sign a waiver. Spectators will be allowed within the designated and taped area only. Any team members or crew
traveling outside the designated & taped area will incur a one minute penalty.
6.6
Directions to Shakedown
Directions from Registration
Approximately 40 minutes and 23 miles
Head southwest on US 1/Route9/Route 52/Market Street
Drive 0.86 miles and bear right at Y onto Route 9/Chesterfield Highway
Drive 10.67 miles and bear right at Y Route 9/Main Street to drive through downtown Chesterfield
Drive 0.93 miles and turn left onto 145/South Page Street
Drive 10.68 miles and turn left onto Winery Road.
6.7
Directions to return to the start from the finish of Winery Road
Approximately 4.4 miles and 7 minutes
Turn left at T onto Hartsville Ruby Road
Drive 1.76 miles and turn left onto 145
Drive 2.56 miles and turn left onto Winery Road
Do not shortcut through any dirt roads on the return trip to the start.
6.8
Shakedown Service
Due to concerns about the amount of cars on the side of route 145 near the start of the shakedown stage we
are moving the service location for shakedown. The Curve bar has agreed to let us use the grass lot to the right side
of the building lot for service during shakedown. They have room for trailer parking if you intend to trailer your
race vehicle. Do not park or perform service activities on route 145.
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Media
Media personnel should contact Andrew Frick by phone at 864.735.5301. Media accreditation forms are
available online at: SandblastRally.com
7.1
7.2
Local Media Contact Details
WCRE Radio
541 Highway 1 South, Cheraw, SC 29520
www.wcreradio.com
843.537.7887
Chesterfield County News & Shopper
25 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.2791
The Cheraw Chronicle
PO Box 1389, Cheraw, SC 29520
114 Front Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5261
The Link Paper
541 Highway 1 South, Cheraw, SC 29520
www.thelinkpaper.com
843.537.5465
Media Center & Coverage
There are currently no plans to cover the event on television. The local radio station, WCRE 1420 AM and
MyFM 93.9, will provide some radio coverage. Event updates will be available on SandblastRally.com. Sign up
for text message updates on SandblastRally.com. Registered media should go to Registration at the Cheraw Police
Department for a safety briefing and to receive their press packets. Registered media should go to Registration at
the Cheraw Police Department for a safety briefing and to receive their press packets.
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7.3
Press Room / Photographer Communications
There will be no dedicated press room on the day of the rally
7.4
Interview Zones
Authorized media are permitted to request interviews of the competitor within any service area. Media may
not approach a competitor vehicle while the vehicle is within a control. (The controls are where the vehicles wait
before entering the service areas or stage starts and finishes.)
7.5
PR Activities & Events
Friday--6pm-7:30pm
Saturday--8am-9:45am
Saturday--All Day
Saturday--5pm-7pm
Saturday--7:30pm-9pm
Saturday--10pm
7.6
Parc Expose @ Downtown Chesterfield
Start & Parc Expose @ Downtown Chesterfield
Service Area @ Patrick Festival Field
Finish @ Downtown Cheraw
Awards Party @ Kevin Lear On Main
After Party @ Oslo’s & Green Door, Cheraw, SC.
Advertising
Entities wishing to advertise at any of the PR events must do so through the sponsorship program.
Contact Andrew Frick for more information.
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Import of Vehicles & Spare Parts / Importing into America
The following is an excerpt from a U.S. government publication entitled “Importing A Car”: Nonresidents
may import an automobile or motorcycle and its usual equipment free of duty for a temporary stay to take part in
races or other specific purposes. However, prior written approval from the EPA is required and such approval is
granted only to those racing vehicles that EPA deems not capable of safe or practical use on streets and highways.
If the contests are for other than money purposes, the vehicle may be admitted for 90 days without formal
entry or bond if the Customs officer is satisfied as to the importer’s identify and good faith. The vehicle is subject
to forfeiture if it is not exported or if a bond is not given w/in 90 days of its importation. Prior written approval
must be obtained from DOT. A vehicle may be temporarily imported for testing, demonstration, or racing
purposes. With rally cars being capable of “safe and practical use streets and highways” this complicates matters,
and we recommend that you research the matter carefully. Another encouraging part of the document states,
“These vehicles may be operated on public roads or highways provided the operations are an integral part of the
test." Sandblast Rally, giving no prize money, does fulfill the “contest for other than money purposes” clause. The
Supplemental Regulations explicitly state that no prize money will be awarded. The full document is available on
the official government importation web site:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/prohibited_restricted.xml
Forms to import a car, you must deal with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, available
here:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/Racing/
You may submit the forms yourself, or have a US customs broker (at a port where the car will land) do it for
you. You do not need to have a NHTSA “Registered Broker” process this paperwork, as those businesses deal
with cars that are imported for sale.
8.1
Embassies & High Commissions
The countries chosen to be listed are based on the international competitors of years past.
Embassy of Ireland
2234 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20008
202.462.3939
Ireland Consulate General, Ireland House
345 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10154
212.319.2555
The Embassy of the People's Republic of China
3505 International Place NW, Washington, DC 20008
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202.495.2266
Turkish Embassy
2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
202.612.6700
8.2
Visa Requirements
All Visa requirements from the US State Department is available at:
travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
8.3
Country Code Listing & Time Difference
The US Country Code is +1
Time difference between Rally Headquarters (HQ) and various other locations:
Ireland (HQ is five hours behind)
Sweden (HQ is six hours behind)
Australia (HQ is eight hours ahead (but previous calendar day))
China (HQ is thirteen hours behind)
8.4
Departure Tax
All international flights coming to the United States include the Departure Tax in the price of the ticket
8.5
Foreign Currency Exchange
The American currency system is based on dollar and cent denomination. Coins are 1c, 5c 10c, 25c,
and 50c. Notes are $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Local banks in Cheraw will not exchange foreign currency on a
same-day. They send off the currency to a larger bank and you will receive US dollars several days later.
9
List of Useful Facts and Services
9.1
Information on South Carolina
Population:
4.775 million
Language:
English
Time Zone:
Greenwich Mean Time minus five hours
Emergency Services:
Dial 911 for Police, Ambulance and Fire
Water:
Tap water is fresh and safe to drink
Climate in March:
Average high temperature: 65° F; Average low temperature: 40° F; Average
precipitation is 3.82 inches
Shopping:
Most shops, grocery stores and restaurants operate five or six days a week. Very few
eating establishments will be open in Cheraw after 10pm. Petrol is available seven
days a week, with several gas stations in Cheraw operating 24 hours a day.
Sales Tax:
A sales tax of 6% is added to all goods and food in South Carolina, which is generally
not included in the listed price. Chesterfield County adds a 2% sales tax for a local
tax rate of 8%. The listed fuel prices include all taxes.
United States Postal
Service 248 Market
The Post Office counter is open M – F 8:30am – 5:00pm. Sat 9:00am – 12noon,
closed Sun. The building itself is open 24 hours to drop off mail and automated stamp
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machines are available.
Electricity
Electricity is 110 volts, 60 hertz. Hotels and motels will not have provisions for
220/230 volt equipment
Tipping:
Tipping in SC is not required; however, if you have found the service (or food)
exceptional, it is perfectly in order to tip 15 – 20% of the total bill.
Recreational Activities:
A variety of local activities including golf, horseback riding, and hiking are available.
In addition, an abundance of scenic and historic sites are in the area.
9.2
Driving in the Carolinas
South Carolina:
The weight limit for commercial vehicles is 26,000 pounds and the law
requires that ALL trucks pulling a trailer must pull in to any open weigh station. Passing a weigh station will cost you
$150 & four points against your license. For further information contact the South Carolina State Transport Police:
803-896-5500.
North Carolina:
The weight limit for commercial vehicles is 26,000 pounds. Overweight
vehicles (commercial or private) are subject to fines approaching $1000 and immediate on-site seizure of the vehicle.
The fine must be paid in cash before the vehicle can be moved from the site of the infraction.
9.3
Transport of Fuel in the Carolinas
Transportation of a 55 gallon drum of fuel (minimum) requires a shipping document in North Carolina,
subject to a $5000 civil fine. In South Carolina, transport of fuel not used for the propulsion of the vehicle requires
appropriate documentation as well.
9.4
Fuel
Normal high octane fuel is available at several gas stations w/in Cheraw. Race fuel (over 93 octanes) is not available
in Cheraw, South Carolina. Competitors should comply with state and federal regulations for transporting fuel to and
within South Carolina. In South Carolina, transport of fuel not used for the propulsion of the vehicle carrying that fuel
also requires appropriate shipping documentation. Transportation of a 55 gallon drum of fuel (minimum) requires a
shipping document in North Carolina, subject to a $5000 civil fine.
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Area Information
10.1 The Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce
221 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7681
cherawchamber@cherawchamber.com
10.2 Weather Forecast Service
The daily weather conditions forecast: 843.623.9105
The weather conditions at the Cheraw Municipal Airport: 843.537.3301
10.3 Supermarkets
Cheraw IGA
280 Highway 1 South, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5131
Wal-Mart
801 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC
843.537.6381 or 843.537.2741
10.4 Hardware Stores & Equipment Rentals
Cheraw Hardware
125 2nd Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
Tru-Value CMC Building Supply, Inc.
40 Windsor Drive, Cheraw, SC 29520
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843.537.9002
843.537.3632
Wallace Mechanical Supply, Inc.
635 State Road, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.4277
CMC Building Supply, Inc.
40 Windsor Drive, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.3632
10.5 Towing and Salvage Services
Loflin Towing & Recovery
249 2nd Street, Cheraw, SC 29596
843.537.4800
Leviner's Wrecker Service
608 Front Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.1449
Burch's Towing and Recovery
770 Burch Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709
843.823.6977
Carolina Paint and Body
319 Second Street, Cheraw, SC 29596
843.921.4386
10.6 Cellular Coverage
-Veriozon has the best coverage in the area
-Sprint loses coverage at the NC/SC state line
-AT&T coverage is intermittent
-US Cellular is moderate
10.7 Cellular Phones and Rentals
There are several stores on Route 9 & Route 1 in Cheraw, but none offer short term phone rentals
10.8 Banks & ATM Locations
Carolina Bank
320 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.0900
First Bank
901 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC
843.537.7656
Wells Fargo Bank
415 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.320.1217
First Citizens Bank
232 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.2161
10.9 Copy Service
Harold Office Supply
127 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.2221
10.10 Public Internet Access
Matheson Library
227 Huger Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.3571
Northeastern Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC
843.921.6954
10.11 Computer Equipment, Electronics & Technical Support
Rent-A-Center
932 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.921.4731
Computer Solutions
812 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.921.4694
Backdoor Computer Center
427 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC. 29520
843.537.4227
Radio Shack
812 Market Street, Cheraw, SC. 29520
843.921.4694
10.12 Auto Parts Stores
Advance Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts
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420 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.0927
26 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7841
Pit Auto Parts, Inc.
185 Highway 1 South, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.3100
Big A Auto Parts
1318 West Blvd, Chesterfield, SC. 29709
843.623.3994
10.13 Auto Salvage Yards
Cheraw Iron & Metal
179 Legion Ln, Cheraw, SC. 29520
843.537.5742
JT's Salvage Co.
220 Highway 9 East, Bennettsville, SC
843.454.0280
10.14 Tire Mounting and Supply
S & T Alignment
4842 Highway 9, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.9004
Presnell's Auto Repair
1109 W Market St, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5677
Barefoot Tire
36 Mount Olivet Church Road, Patrick, SC 29584
843.498.6242
Funderburk's Wheel Service
1318 West Main Street, Chesterfield, SC
843.623.7611
10.15 Car Manufacturers
Bennett Motor Company, Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick
Highway 9 West, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.9361
10.16 Locksmiths
Bobby's Lock and Key
202 Evans Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.1900 / 843.910.4774 24 hour
Hammonds Lock and Key
62 Oak Cliff Lane, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.0450 / 843.910.0893 24 hour
10.17 Vinyl
Iron Eagle Graphics
1828 South 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.383.1620
10.18 Photographic Development Services
CVS/Pharmacy – One Hour Photo
901 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.9374
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Wal-Mart Photo Center
1040 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC
843.537.3255
Medical & Safety Services
Contact Phone Number
This is the phone number to reach the Clerk of the Course in case of an emergency. This line needs to be
kept open for medical and police emergencies. Clerk of the Course: 864.735.5301; Other inquiries may be directed
to the Competitor Relations Officer
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11.1 Hospital
Chesterfield General Hospital
711 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7881
11.2 Ambulance
First Health of the Carolinas
843.921.3050
First Health will be providing medical coverage for the rally and will be on stage.
11.3 Police & County Sheriff
Cheraw Police Department
258 Second Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7868
Chesterfield Police Department
110 West Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709
843.623.2419 or 843.623.3877
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department
200 West Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709
843.623.2101 or 843.623.3534
11.4 Firefighters (To report a Forest Fire call: 843.634.2191)
Chesterfield Fire Department
212 Cotton Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709
843.623.3949 or 843.623.6806
Cheraw Fire Department
12 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5941
Patrick Rural Fire Department
437 Turnage Street, Patrick, SC 29584
843.498.6100 or 843.623.6316
11.5 Fire Extinguisher Certification
Collins Fire Extinguisher
1405 South Church Street, Florence, SC 29505
843.662.0218
Herbert's Fire Extinguisher
6555 Trails End, Effingham, SC 29541
843.319.0626
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Transportation
12.1 Vehicle Rentals
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
697 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.6250
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U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer
239 Front Street, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5651
12.2 Airports
Cheraw Municipal Airport
197 Janice Circle, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.9626 or 843.537.5091
Charlotte, North Carolina (airport code: CLT, 2 hours away)
Columbia, South Carolina (airport code CAE, 2 hours away)
Raleigh, North Carolina (airport code: RDU, 2 hours 15 minutes away)
The Raleigh community has the most local rallyists living there, so ride-sharing will be easier
12.3 Helicopters
All helicopters used in connection with the rally must be registered with the rally organizers in addition to
complying with all FAA regulations.
Carolina Helicopter
6060 South Aviation Avenue, Suite 108
Charleston International Airport
Charleston, SC 29406
843.744.6144
12.4 Taxi and Shuttle Services
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
3908 Highway 9, Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.6610
Brower Taxi Service
2 West Main Street #211, Hamlet, NC 28345
910.205.0777
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Restaurants--Cheraw, South Carolina
Bill's BBQ
3586 Highway 9 West, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.921.9288
Thursday-Saturday 4:30pm-9pm & Sunday 11am-2pm
All you can eat buffet or order from Bill's extensive menu.
The Country Kitchen
908 SC 9 West, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.3662
Closed Saturdays
Southern country buffet.
Brady's Restaurant
80 Powe Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.4846
Tue-Fri 11am-2pm & Wed-Sat 5pm-10pm & Sun 11am-2:30pm
Cabin Creek Restaurant
2529 Highway 1, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.4195
Thurs 5pm-9pm & Fri-Sat 5pm-9:30pm
College Inn Diner
324 Second Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.3535
Thursday-Saturday 6pm-10pm
Delicious ribs fried chicken, fresh salads & more.
Fatz Cafe
973 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.537.4205
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm & Sun 11am-9pm
American fare with a twist
El-Sherif’s House of Pizza
315 Second Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
Gigi's Sweet Tooth Shop
106 Duvall Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
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843.921.0066
Mon-Sat 11am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm (Closed Sunday)
El-Sherif’s offers Greek, Italian, and American dishes.
843.287.6483
Fiesta Tapatia
803 Market Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.921.0200
Monday-Sunday 11am-10pm
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Huddle House
686 Highway 1, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.0222
Open 24 hours
Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes and Fries
1624 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.865.9192
Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm & Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
50s-style atmosphere.
Jesse's Subs
1153 West Greene Street, Cheraw SC
843.537.6999
Mon-Sat 10:30am-9:30pm
Mary's Restaurant
134 Market Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.6790
Mon-Fri 6am-2pm & Sat 6am-1pm (Closed Sundays)
Delicious breakfasts to a home-style lunch
Oslo's Spirits and Grill
302 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.537.6000
Mon-Sat 4pm-2am (Closed Sunday)
Burgers, fries, steaks, wings & more
The River's Edge Restaurant and Bakery
162 Second Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.1109
Mon-Wed 10:30am-2:30pm & Thurs-Fri 10:30am-8:30pm
Variety of entrees, soups, salads, & desserts
Pizza Hut
203 SC Highway 9 West, Cheraw SC
843.537.5206
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm & Sun 12pm-11pm
The Shed
116 Second Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.253.5282
Tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm & Sunday 11am-2pm
All you can eat entrees, salad & dessert bar.
Tokyo Japanese Cuisine
1040 SC Highway 9 West, Cheraw SC
843.537.6008
Japanese Steak House
Sub Station II (Located inside of Wal-Mart)
1040 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.5750
Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm
Subway
441 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.537.6804
Bo jangles
881 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.1636
Burger King
1014 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.921.2004
Hardees’s
801 Market Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.3691
Kentucky Fried Chicken
428 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.537.3391
McDonald's
300 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.4090
Sonic Drive-In
310 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC
843.537.4435
Wendy's Hamburgers
875 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.3347
13.1 Restaurants--Patrick, South Carolina
Bill's Grill
359 South Main Street;
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Standard grill w/ burgers, fries, chicken
13.2 Restaurants--Chesterfield, South Carolina
Carolina Restaurant & Steak House
13882 South Carolina Highway 9
Lunch & dinner
The Bank Restaurant & Bar
13882 Highway 9
Lunch & Dinner
La Fogatas,
145 Main Street
Lunch & dinner
Nana’s Kitchen,
1225 West Boulevard
Diner
Pig-N-Vittles
126 Main Street
Smoked pork and chicken BBQ
Little China,
1307 West Boulevard, Suite A
Standard Chinese
Moore’s Drive In
1407 West Main Street
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Lodging Accommodations--Cheraw, SC
Days Inn
820 Market Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.5554
Spears Guest House (Kay & Larry Spears)
228 Huger Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.1097
Inn Cheraw
321 Second Street, Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.2011
Cheraw State Park Cabins & Campgrounds
100 State Park Rd., Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.9656
Quality Inn
85 Chesterfield Hwy., Cheraw SC, 29520
843.537.5625
H. Cooper Black Rec. Area Camp Sites
279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC 29584
843.378.1555
14.1 Lodging Accommodations--Patrick, SC (12 miles SW of Cheraw)
Sand Hills State Forest
16218 Highway 1, Patrick, SC 29584
843.498.6478
14.2 Lodging Accommodations--Chesterfield, SC (12 miles NW of Cheraw)
Chesterfield Motel
321 East Blvd, Chesterfield, SC 29709
843.623.6808
14.3 Lodging Accommodation--Bennettsville, SC (15 miles SE of Cheraw)
Quality Inn
US Hwy 15/401 Bypass E, Bennettsville
888.690.5281
Best Western Bennettsville Inn
US Hwy 15/401 Bypass E, Bennettsville, SC
843.479.1700
Bennettsville Motel
US Hwy 15/401 Bypass W, Bennettsville
843.479.3821 665
Williams Motel
US Hwy 15/401 Bypass W, Bennettsville, SC
843.479.6841
The Historic Manse
104 Jennings Street, Bennettsville, SC
843.479.2033
Marlboro Inn
130 15-401 Bypass West, Bennettsville, SC
843.479.4051
14.4 Lodging Accommodation--Hartsville, SC (31 miles SW of Cheraw)
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Comfort Inn
903 South 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.383.0110
Fairfield Inn
200 South 4th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.332.9898
Hartsville Motel
806 North 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.332.6556
Lakeview Motel
942 North 5th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.332.8145
Oak Manor Inn
314 East Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC
843.383.9553
Hampton Inn & Suites - Hartsville
203 East Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC. 29584
800.230.4134
Quality Inn in Hartsville
903 South 5th Street, Hartsville, SC. 29550
888.305.3366
The Landmark Inn
1301 South 4th Street, Hartsville, SC 29550
843.332.2611
Spectator Areas
Spectators may purchase Spectator Guides at the Patrick Service Area on the Patrick Festival
Field.
The Patrick Pinestraw Festival volunteers will be selling the Spectator Guides, event t-shirts, food and
hot beverages.
15.1 Spectator Area Overview Map
Please note that this map is not to scale and is only a schematic to let you know the location of one
spectator area relative to another.
15.2 Directions to Spectator Areas
All directions start with “From Patrick” and assume that you start at the intersection of Routes 102
the blinking light in the center of Patrick, South Carolina.
/ 1, at
15.3 Directions to Patrick Service Area
GPS: N34*34.360 W80*02.549
South on Route 102 for 0.25 Miles
Turn Left onto Cranford Street & drive 0.1 Miles
Turn Left onto Douglas Street & park on the side of the road
The Service Area is the field on your Left
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15.4 Sextons Big Curve
GPS: N34*26.426 W80*18.196
From Patrick, drive 14.8 miles west on Route 1.
Cross Pine Ave/Route 151 in the middle of McBee and continue straight.
Drive 4 miles; turn right onto Old Creek Road.
Drive 0.3 miles, cross railroad tracks.
Drive 0.2 miles; turn right onto an unmarked sand road.
100 yards to spectator area.
15.5 Sand Trap Hairpin
GPS: N34*29.930 W80*13.040
From Patrick, drive 11.3 miles west on Route 1.
Watch for large sign on the right side
Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Maintenance Area Wildlife Drive
Take the next left (0.1 miles) onto Over-Flow Road.
Immediately cross over railroad tracks.
Drive 0.4 miles to spectator area.
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15.6 Headquarters Double S
GPS: N34*33.678 W80*07.102
From Patrick, drive 4.0 miles west on Route 1.
Watch for large sign on the right side of road
Sand Hills State Forest
At that sign turn right in the State Forest headquarters.
Pass the office and turn right. A small post with the number 16222 will be on the corner
Drive 0.1 miles, drive straight past the South Carolina Forestry Commission building.
Drive 0.2 miles; stay left at the Railroad Crossing warning sign.
Drive 0.2 miles, cross the railroad tracks.
Drive 0.4 miles; you’re at the spectator area.
15.7 Cooper Black Four Way
GPS: N34*33.929 W79*56.351
From Patrick, drive 6.5 miles east on Route 1.
Turn right on Teal Mill Rd/Society Hill Road.
Drive 4.4 miles.
Turn right onto H. Cooper Black Rec. Road, also known as TT19.
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PLEASE take this corner VERY slowly and quietly.
(The man who lives on this corner had a child killed by a car (not a rally car) slid into his driveway.)
The rally will run much more smoothly if we all make an effort to show respect on this corner.
Please do all your braking on the pavement before turning onto this dirt road.
Drive 1.9 miles you will arrive at a four way intersection that is the spectator area.
15.8 Spectator Area Schedule
Spectator Area
Stage Name
Times
Headquarters Double S
Hunter Pond
9:00am & 3:25pm
Cooper Black 4Way
Campbell Lake & CJ's Loop
9:30am & 1pm & 4pm
Sextons Big Curve
Sextons Pond
11:35am
Sandtrap Hairpin
Sandtrap Reverse
12:00pm
15.9 Parc Expose & Service Areas Schedule
Event
Parc Expose,
Parc Expose & Start
Patrick Festival Service
Park
Location
Downtown Chesterfield
Downtown Chesterfield
Patrick Service Park
Times
Friday, 6 – 7:30pm
Saturday, 8 – 9:45am
Saturday, All Day
15.10 Spectator Area Travel Time
This grid shows the estimated time and distance to travel between spectator areas. When traveling
from one area to another, the shortest route that does not attempt to cross a closed rally road is always
Route 1 through Patrick, South Carolina.
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Sextons Big
Curve
Sandtrap
Hairpin
Headquarters
Double S
Cooper
Black
Four Way
Patrick
Service
Sextons Big
Curve
0
8.5 miles
12 minutes
16 miles
23 minutes
Sandtrap
Hairpin
8.5 miles
12 minutes
0
8.5 miles
13 minutes
Headquarters
Double S
16 miles
23 minutes
8.5 miles
13 minutes
0
Cooper Black
Four Way
32 miles
46 minutes
24.5 miles
36 minutes
18 miles
28 minutes
Patrick Service
Field
19.5 miles
26 minutes
12 miles
16 minutes
5.5 miles
8 minutes
0
13 miles
32 miles
24.5 miles
18 miles
46 minutes
19.5 miles
26 minutes
36 minutes
12 miles
16 minutes
28 minutes
5.5 miles
8 minutes
13 miles
21 minutes
21 minutes
0
Other handy times and
distances:
From the start in Chesterfield to Patrick, Official Spectator Headquarters: 13 miles, 20 minutes.
From the start in Chesterfield to Cooper Black Four Way, the first spectator area of the day: 12.5
miles, 23 minutes.
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Directions
16.1 Directions from Registration to Start
Approximately 12 Miles & 18 Minutes
Southeast on Route 1 / Second Street for 0.2 Miles
Turn Right @ 4-way intersection onto Market Street / Route 1 / 9 / 52 & drive 1.0 Mile
Bear Right at an offset Y to stay on Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway & drive 11.5 Miles
Turn Right onto Page Street / Route 145 & drive for one block
16.2 Directions from Registration to Patrick Service Area
Approximately 13 Miles & 20 Minutes
Drive Southwest onto Second Street
Bear Right & drive for 2.6 Miles
Turn Left at the light onto Routes 1 / 52
Bear Right at the Y and continue on Route 1
Turn Left onto Turnage Street / Route 102 (at the blinking light)
Turn Left onto Cranford Street
Immediately turn Left onto the Grass Field
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16.3 Directions from Patrick Service to Downtown Chesterfield
Approximately 12.5 Miles & 26 Minutes
Turn Right out of service onto Cranford Street
Turn Right onto Turnage Street / Route 102
Continue onto Route 102
Continue onto South Craig Street / Route 102
Turn Left onto Main Street / Route 9
16.4 Directions from Patrick Service to Kevin Leer
Approximately 13.1 Miles & 16 Minutes
Turn Right out of service onto Cranford Street
Turn Right onto Turnage Street / Route 102
Turn Right on Route 1
Continue on Route 1 into Downtown Cheraw
Continue straight on Market St when it crosses 2nd St
Find Pakring
Kevin Lear is on Second St half block down from
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Scrutineering
Watson's Hot Rod Garage
23 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520
17.1 Directions from Registration
Approximately 1.3 miles & 4 minutes.
Proceed Southwest on Second Street / Route 9 / 52 for 0.1 Miles
Turn Right @ 4-way intersection onto Market Street / Route 1 / 9 / 52 & drive 1.0 Mile
Bear Right at an offset Y to stay on Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway and drive 0.2 Miles
Turn Left onto Robey Street
Turn Right behind the Storage Facility
17.2 Date & Time
Friday, March 4, 2016 11:00am–4pm.
(Scrutineering will not be open on Thursday or Saturday.)
Friday, March 4, 2016 4–6pm (By Appointment Only)
Only teams with pre-approved appointments reserved through the Chief Scrutineer will be allowed to
scrutineer during this time.
17.3 Preparations for Scrutineering
The following items should be prepared before the vehicle undergoes scrutineering:
-Appropriate number backers or white space should be in place
-Appropriate vehicle numbers should be in place
-All organizer provided stickers should be in place
17.4 Pre-Event Scrutineering
Scrutineers will check the safety and eligibility of the competition vehicles. Vehicles may also be checked
for general road worthiness, homologation papers, verification of Vehicle Identification Numbers, or other aspects
of vehicle legality.
The driver, navigator or rider does not have to be present at Scrutineering; however, their helmets, driving
suits and all other safety gear must be examined at the same time as the vehicle is being examined.
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17.5 Post-Scrutineering
On Saturday, after clearing the final control the Chief Scrutineer will notify any competitors who need to
proceed to a Parc Fermé for scrutineering.
Final checks will be conducted on Second Street outside the Awards Dinner location
Kevin Lear on Main @ 140 2nd Street, Cheraw, SC. 29520
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Sandblast Rally Stage Schedule
TC / SS Location
0
2
2A
2B
3
4
5
5A
5B
7
7A
15.49
12.97
14.21
5.12
33.58
Transit
Sextons Pond
7.08
Transit
Sand Trap Reverse
7.54
Transit
Service B Fuel Only (Patrick)
Transit
Campbell Lake Reverse
14.07
Transit
Service C (Patrick)
Regroup (Patrick)
28.69
21.19
Leg 1 Totals
Additional Controls:
25
14
17
26
8
30
25
7.97
9:33 AM
10:07 AM
10:37 AM
55.76
5.61
11.96
53.38
4.98
12.00
55.74
8:59 AM
30
12
12
15
15
15
10
26
18
60
30
11:35 AM
12:02 PM
12:32 PM
1:00 PM
1:44 PM
2:44 PM
84.43
1.27
6
14
22
19
24
7.88
12.50
9.18
12.26
3:23 PM
4:02 PM
4:45 PM
17.06
26.03
43.09
67.93
115.35
183.28
2C (Reseed out)
4B (Service out)
5C (Regroup out)
Section 3
6
8:31 AM
22.18
Transit
Hunter Pond
Transit
CJ's Loop
Transit
Finish (Downtown Cheraw)
First
Due
Section 2
4A
Start (Chesterfield)
Transit
Hunter Pond Reverse
Transit
Campbell Lake
Transit
Service A (Patrick)
Reseed (Patrick)
Target
Minutes
Section 1
1
Leg 1 Saturday March 5, 2016
Distance
Stage Transit
Total