NeoX Drivers Guide

NeoX Drivers Guide
NeoX Drivers Guide
Provisional Timetable: Subject to change: Stay alert and be ready before your heat!
Thursday 2nd – Booking in open from 16:00-18:00
You must book in before you go on track, please check all details including ages are correct (junior / oldies finals) –
Participants are responsible for ensuring they have notified organisers of their eligibility to compete in the junior or
oldies finals.
Collect your complimentary event t-shirt & decals in the Pit hall! There will be limited selections for sale afterwards.
Friday 3rd – Practice (3 rounds)
7.00 Venue Open
8:00-8:30 Booking in
Practice Rd 1
Heat
Marshals
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
8:30 Drivers Briefing on track
12:00 No shows re-allocated
Practice Rd 2
6 min
09:00
09:11
09:22
09:33
09:44
09:55
10:06
10:17
10:28
10:39
10:50
11:01
11:12
11:23
11:34
11:45
11:56
12:07
12:18
12:29
12:40
Practice Rd 3
Heat
Marshals
6 min
Heat
Marshals
6 min
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
12:51
13:02
13:13
13:24
13:35
13:46
13:57
14:08
14:19
14:30
14:41
14:52
15:03
15:14
15:25
15:36
15:47
15:58
16:09
16:20
16:31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
16:42
16:53
17:04
17:15
17:26
17:37
17:48
17:59
18:10
18:21
18:32
18:43
18:54
19:05
19:16
19:27
19:38
19:49
20:00
20:11
20:22
Reseeding for Saturday
Heats re-seeded for qualifying using the best 3 consecutive laps from Practice Rd 1,2 or 3.
Marshalling during Practice & Qualifying
During practice and qualifying, the driver will marshal the heat AFTER.
Marshalling during all Finals (including Oldies, Junior, Dash4Cash)
Drivers are expected to provide their own marshal.
I.E. In addition to your pit crew you will need somebody to cover your marshal number point, during
your final(s).
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Saturday 4th – Qualifying (3 rounds)
Qualifying Rd 1
Heat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
Marshals
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
7:00 Venue Open
Qualifying Rd 2
Heat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
6 min
08:00
08:11
08:22
08:33
08:44
08:55
09:06
09:17
09:28
09:39
09:50
10:01
10:12
10:23
10:34
10:45
10:56
11:07
11:18
11:29
11:40
Marshals
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
Qualifying Rd 3
6 min
11:51
12:02
12:13
12:24
12:35
12:46
12:57
13:08
13:19
13:30
13:41
13:52
14:03
14:14
14:25
14:36
14:47
14:58
15:09
15:20
15:31
Heat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
Marshals
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
6 min
15:42
15:53
16:04
16:15
16:26
16:37
16:48
16:59
17:10
17:21
17:32
17:43
17:54
18:05
18:16
18:27
18:38
18:49
19:00
19:11
19:22
Oldies Final 19:45 - 10mins
Dash 4 Cash 20:05 – 10mins
Top 15 qualifiers who are over 35 years of age (using
best 2 rounds from 3)
Top 13 qualifiers start in reverse order – using best 2 rounds from
3. Top 3 get Cash Prizes. (1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50)
Sunday 5th – Qualifying & Finals
Qualifying Rd 5
Qualifying Rd 4
Heat
Marshals
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
21 (EL)
20 (EL)
7:00 Venue Open
Heat
Marshals
6 min
08:00
08:11
08:22
08:33
08:44
08:55
09:06
09:17
09:28
09:39
09:50
10:01
10:12
10:23
10:34
10:45
10:56
11:07
11:18
11:29
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
20 (EL)
21 (EL)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 (EL)
19 (EL)
11:51
12:02
12:13
12:24
12:35
12:46
12:57
13:08
13:19
13:30
13:41
13:52
14:03
14:14
14:25
14:36
14:47
14:58
15:09
15:20
11:40
21 (EL)
20 (EL)
15:31
6 min
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From five (5) rounds, the three
(3) best results will count.
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Sunday Continued…
‘A’
‘B’
Duration
2048
16:05
16:28
15 min
EL 1/8ths
16:51
17:09
10 min
1024
17:27
17:50
15 min
EL Quarters
18:13
18:31
10 min
512
18:49
19:12
15 min
EL Semis
19:35
19:53
10 min
Final
th
th
th
Marshalling: All Finals
Drivers are expected to provide a marshal
for their own final(s).
I.E. In addition to your pit crew you will
need somebody to cover your marshal
point, during your final.
Consequently you do not marshal the final
after yours (you’ll probably need to return
the favour and marshal someone else’s
final however!)
Juniors Final 20:10 – 10 min
The top 15 drivers after qualifying who are 17 years or below.
Monday 6th - Finals
7.00 Venue Open
Final
th
256
th
128
th
64
nd
32
A
B
Duration
08:00
08:56
09:52
10:48
08:28
09:24
10:20
11:16
20 min
20 min
20 min
20 min
TQ: Top Qualifier has the right to practice in
both semi-final practice sessions.
As soon as the flag falls on each nitro semi,
all cars are under parc ferme conditions. See
appendix ii for further details.
Modeltune E-Buggy Final
11:45 (10 min)
th
16
th
8
Semi Practice
Quarter
Semi
Last Chance
Saloon
12:02
12:58
13:54
14:30
15:25
12:30
13:26
14:12
14:58
15:55
Top 6 from each semi make the final directly.
20 min
20 min
10 min
20 min
20 min
10 min
16:25
th
th
Cars finishing 7 – 13 will race the ‘Last
Chance Saloon’ for the last 3 spots in the
th
th
final. 14 & 15 are out.
Last Chance Saloon drivers, please
remember to provide your own marshal!
Driver Intros
5 min
45 min
17:30
17:35
Grand Finale
Prize Giving, Champagne, Girls & End!
Drivers in main Final must be present for
introduction and complete a sponsor sheet.
Modeltune E-Buggy Class
CHRISTMAS TREE FINALS - 15 car finals
Modeltune E-Buggy Main Final - 10 Minutes
1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 + 7 +*▲
st
A
nd
rd
st
th
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
st
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 + 7 +*▲
th
st
Semi
10 Min
Quarter
10 Min
st
*
th
th
th
th
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
B
▲
24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44
1 +2
8th
10 Min
rd
2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22
1 +2
▲
45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59
nd
st
▲
23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43
1 +2
A
th
TQ,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21
1 +2
A
th
B
▲
46,48,50,52,54,56,58,60
B
The last remaining place in the E-Buggy Main Final will go to the driver with the fastest time from either Semi A or B.
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NITRO CHRISTMAS TREE FINALS - 15 car finals (Top 4 bump)
Main Final 45 Minutes
1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +*▲
st
A
nd
st
st
st
st
st
st
1 +2
st
st
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
st
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
Quarter
20 Min
st
st
st
1 +2
64th
20 Min
1 +2
128th
20 Min
1 +2
th
256
20 Min
1 +2
th
512
15 Min
1 +2
1024th
15 Min
1 +2
2048th
15 Min
th
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
nd
rd
th
+3 +4
B
▲
B
▲
B
▲
B
▲
B
▲
B
Monday
▲
B
▲
B
Sunday
▲
200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212,
214, 216, 218, 220
st
▲
rd
+3 +4
178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190,
192, 194, 196, 198
st
▲
nd
B
▲
156, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 168,
170, 172, 174, 176
st
▲
th
134, 136, 138, 140, 142, 144, 146,
148, 150, 152, 154
st
▲
rd
+3 +4
112, 114, 116, 118,120, 122, 124,
126, 128, 130, 132,
st
▲
nd
90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104,
106, 108, 110
st
▲
th
68,70,72,74,76,78,80,82,84,86,88
1 +2
32nd
20 Min
th
46,48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62,64,66
1 +2
16th
20 Min
th
24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44
1 +2
8th
20 Min
rd
2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22
st
▲
221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233,
235, 237, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247,
249
nd
1 +2
▲
199, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211,
213, 215, 217, 219,
1 +2
A
nd
Semi
20 Min
▲
177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187, 189,
191, 193, 195, 197
1 +2
A
th
155, 157, 159, 161, 163, 165, 167,
169, 171, 173, 175
1 +2
A
rd
+3 +4
133, 135, 137, 139, 141, 143, 145,
147, 149, 151, 153
st
A
nd
st
▲
111,113,115, 117, 119, 121, 123,
125, 127, 129, 131
1 +2
A
th
89,91,93,95,97,99,101,103,
105,107,109
1 +2
A
rd
+3 +4
67,69,71,73,75,77,79,81,83,85,87
1 +2
A
nd
1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +*▲
th
45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,61,63,65
1 +2
A
th
23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43
1 +2
A
th
TQ,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21
1 +2
A
rd
B
▲
222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234,
236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248,
250
B
*
The last 3 remaining places in the Nitro Buggy Main Final will be taken by top 3 finishers of the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ (LCS) –
Finishers 7th-13th from Semis A&B will race this. If any car from the top 6 semi finishing positions fails technical inspection, the
additional place in the final will be awarded as per ‘LCS’ result.
Tips & Rules:
All cars are required to have 3 numbers, ensure you have correct ones! Available outside race
control.
- Don’t cut the track, you will be penalised, pit men when fuelling lift the car away from the pit
lane, you will cause a crash otherwise. Max 2 mechanics per driver in pit lane, when not
fuelling, mechanics stand back!
- We remind everyone to be careful and don’t put anyone in unnecessary danger!
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The Venue
Rules:
The meeting will be run to rules based on BRCA rallycross rules, available here: BRCA Rally X Rules
(http://www.brca-rallycross.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/BRCA-Handbook-2015-FINAL.pdf)
Fuel: A total fuel tank capacity of 125 cubic centimetres maximum including all fuel line and filter up to the
carburettor is allowed. A maximum nitro percentage of 25% is allowed. Tanks can be checked in the DXR
gazebo/tent outside the entrance doors. There will be random Scrutineering at the event.
For the Modeltune sponsored E-buggy class, only Hard case LiPo batteries with a maximum voltage of 14.8V [4S]
are allowed. All LiPo batteries at the event must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag.
Electric rules based on BRCA rules:
http://www.brca.org/sites/www.brca.org/files/library_files/TruggySec/E8%20Rules%202014%20Full.pdf
Incorrect numbers on a car will result in that car being black flagged, see Appendix i.
Any Failure to marshal will result in 1 lap taken off the driver’s fastest heat.
Every marshal position will have a broom, while waiting for a marshal to replace you, please sweep the
surface dust to the sides. This should help to keep grip levels up and encourage a blue groove.
The event is held on private property and the organisers reserve the right to exclude anyone from the event and/or
premises accordingly.
Etiquette:
We ask everyone attending to respect the no smoking rule (UK Law) inside the pit hall and the track. Please use
bins/trash bags provided, and generally keep your pit space clean! For campers please respect noise levels, and
no generators after 23:00.
Pits:
Please bring your own pit towel to protect the surface of the tables. We are tight for space,
so if you are able to pit outside (camper/car/tent) that would help ensure everyone has space to
work. Please remember the UK uses a 3 pin socket so bring a power adapter!
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Small Uni Bar onsite:
Thursday 2nd
Friday 3rd
Sunday 5th
19:00 - 00:00
19:00 - 01:00
19:00 - 01:00
Saturday 4th
Monday 6th
19:00 - 01:00
19:00 - 23:00
Shops:
Manselton Models & RC Pit Box will be present as official shops for the race. They stock most
products from the major UK distributors and fuel and will have generous stock with them.
Contact them or UK distributors to reserve or pre-order product.
Manselton Models
sales@manseltonmodels.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1792 469021
Mobile: +44 (0) 7968 806 363
RC Pit Box
info@rc-pitbox.com
Tel 0800 088 2523
Mobile +44 (0) 7830 215 213
Services: - http://theneorace.com/information/#toc9
Taxi:
Ultimate Taxi - 01952 813 636
There is a taxi phone in the bar, its about £3 from the college to Newport or £9 from the college to Telford
Town Centre
Food:
Food options will be available on site for the duration of the event, serving a variety of culinary delights
ranging from pizza to curry to more traditional RC Racing foods.
Takeaway
Star Pizza & Kebab, 8, Stafford St, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7LT
Tel: 01952 825 900 Pizza Delivery & Takeaway
Lamb Inn, 29 Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond Shropshire TF10 8HU 1min down the road
Tel: 01952 810 421
The Three Fish / Beefeater Grill (next to Premier Inn)
Mere Park, Stafford Road, Newport TF10 9BY Tel: 08715 278812
Fast Food
Burger King - Telford
TELFORD MSA
MSA, JUNCTION 4, M54
MOTORWAY
TELFORD
SHROPSHIRE
TF3 4AS
McDonalds - Telford
"School Road, Donnington"
CENTRAL
GB - TELFORD TF2 8HH
01952 605 738
Pizza Hut - Telford
Unit 12
Telford Bridge Retail Park
Old Park Telford
Shropshire TF3 4PB
Tel: 01952 293470
Supermarkets – In Newport there are Waitrose & CoOp supermarkets.
Waitrose
Audley Roadd
Newport
TF10 7DS
Tesco Extra
WREKIN RETAIL PARK,
ARLESTON,
TELFORD,
SHROPSHIRE,
TF1 2DE
-7-
Sainsbury's
Telford Forge Retail Park
Colliers Way
TELFORD, Shropshire
TF3 4AG
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Hospital
The Princess Royal Hospital,
Apley Castle,
Grainger Drive, Telford,
Shropshire,
TF1 6TF
Tel: 01952 641222
Accommodation:
See: http://theneorace.com/information/#toc6
The majority of participants choose to stay onsite in the university student accommodation, book via the university.
Rooms still available.
Premier Inn - Newport
Stafford Road, Shropshire, Newport TF10 9BY
T: 0871 527 8812
F: 0871 527 8813
Directions from Hotel to Track (~3.5 miles)
Telford Shawbirch Travelodge
Travelodge Telford Shawbirch Hotel
Shawbirch Cross Roads, Whitchurch Drive
Telford TF1 3QA
Tel: +44 870 191 1610
Fax: +44 1952 246534
Directions from Hotel > Track (9.2 miles)
The Telford hitehouse otel LtdAddress:
The Telford Whitehouse Hotel
Watling Street
Telford, Shropshire
TF1 2NJ
Tel:+44 1952 250700
Fax: +44 1952 250701
e-mail: enquiries@telwhitehouse.com
Directions from Hotel > Track (11.1 miles)
On site – If you are staying on site, visit reception for any enquiries, please remember to return
keys.
How to get there:
Address: Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB
http://theneorace.com/information/#toc3 - Info
See you there!
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Appendix i – Drivers Briefing
The organisers of the NeoX Race would like to welcome you all to the race, in order to save time
we have prepared this drivers briefing, we urge you to familiarise yourself with it.
A printed timetable is available, we will endeavour to run as close as possible to this – however please keep an eye on
which heat is on so you are prepared!
Points of particular Importance:
1. The rostrum has two sets of stairs to ease and speed up flow. Drivers please enter from the far
side through a door. Wait to be allowed to enter the rostrum when the previous heat’s drivers have
departed. When your heat is finished leave by the 2nd set of stairs (towards race control).
2. Any questions should be directed to one of the DXR team; they will be recognised wearing
sweaters/High Viz with ‘DXR’ on the front & back. (includes First Aid related questions)
3. Charging tables are available in the pit hall – these are only for charging battery packs, no
plugging in of extension leads, kettles or electrical items. If found penalties will be handed out. All
LiPo batteries must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag or risk immediate disqualification.
4. If you have a race problem or frequency problem please direct this to race control where
someone will try to solve the problem for you, if however you do not have the frequency that you
booked in with then this is your problem to solve. If you are found to be using the wrong frequency
you will be disqualified from the event.
5. Result Protests: Results of heats can be protested up to 30 minutes after the heat finishes.
Results of Finals can be protested up to 10 minutes after the Race Finish. See Race Control.
A 5 min grace timeout will only be granted in the main nitro buggy final – must be requested before
the mechanics are called to the starting grid.
6. Please make sure your personal transponder number is correct, if it is wrong you will lose your
race time.
7. Each car must always carry a minimum of three official race numbers while on track (this
applies to practice, qualifying, finals and semi practice), one on each side window and one on the
front window. Do not cut them in anyway. An incorrectly numbered car will be black flagged. Once
correctly fitted with numbers you may continue.
8. Do not cut the track at any time, (includes warm up & cool down) you will be penalised.
9. During Practice and qualifying, each driver must marshal the heat after, when you leave the
rostrum give your transmitter to your pit man, and go straight to your marshal position (your
number in the heat). Any failure to marshal will result in 1 lap taken off the driver’s fastest heat.
During Finals, drivers are expected to provide a marshal for their own final(s). I.E. In addition to
your pit crew you will need somebody to cover your marshal point, during your final.
Consequently you do not marshal the final after yours (you’ll probably need to return the favour
and marshal someone else’s final however!)
Failure to provide a marshal means you cannot start your final.
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10. Do not switch on your transmitter until all cars from the race before are clear from the pitlane
and switched off.
11. A total fuel capacity of 125 cubic centimetres is allowed, random scrutineering will be in place.
- A driver can request to have his fuel tank capacity checked, without risk of penalty.
- If the tank is found to be over the limit you will lose the time from the race.
- For a 2nd offence you will be disqualified from the event.
12. For the Modeltune sponsored E-buggy class, only LiPo batteries with a maximum voltage of
14.8V [4S] are allowed.
All LiPo batteries must be charged in a LiPo Charging pouch / Bag or risk immediate
disqualification.
13. No shows (drivers not booked in) places will be re-allocated at 12:00 Friday unless confirmed
on the day or prior to the event.
14. #14 is the unwritten rule…
15. Please bring your own pit towel to protect the surface of the tables. Due amount of
participants, pit space in the hall may be tight, please observe the allocated space, and if you can
pit outside (car/tent/van) please feel free to do so.
- No smoking in the pit hall, track or any of the college buildings. (UK Law)
- Please use bins (trash cans) provided for rubbish (trash).
- Use your head when driving, let faster cars through.
- Max 2 mechanics per driver in pit lane.
- The Halls (track & pitting) close maximum 1 hour after racing finishes.
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Appendix ii – Monday higher final schedule
Semi A (20mins) on track 15:25 finishes 15:45.
As soon as the race finishes, all cars must remain in pitlane and are under parc ferme conditions, DXR team
members will take all cars to go through technical inspection (scrutineering).
Finishers 7-13th will be renumbered for the Last Chance Saloon (LCS).
Semi B (20mins) on track 15:55 finishes 16:15
As Semi B finishes on track, Semi A finishers 7th -13th are released to mechanics to warm up their cars in preparation
for the ‘LCS’. As soon as the race finishes, all cars must remain in pitlane and are under parc ferme conditions, DXR
team members will take the top 6 finishers to go through technical inspection (scrutineering). Finishers 7-13th will
stay in pitlane and be renumbered for the ‘LCS’.
Don’t Forget to provide
your own marshal!
Last Chance Saloon ‘LCS’ (10mins) on track 16:25 finishes 16:35
Cars finishing 7th-13th from Semi A&B are eligible for this race (14 cars), the top 3 transfer into the main final.
If any car from the semis fails tech inspection than the additional final place(s) will be awarded as per ‘LCS’ result i.e.
1st,2n,d 3rd & 4th make the final.
DXR team members will take the top 5 ‘LCS’ finishers to tech inspection, if the top 6 from both Semi A&B passed tech
inspection, and the ‘LCS’ winner passes, all cars will be released.
Main Final (45min) on track 17:35 finishes 18:20
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
15 Car Final.
Cars can be warmed up at the outside warm up area if drivers wish to.
Drivers take their position on the drivers stand. All cars must be on the grid (on track) for photos / filming.
Mechanics collect cars and can start warming them up
On track warm up time – (speaker will announce)
Countdown and we’re racing
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Appendix iii - Last Chance Saloon ‘LCS’ Numbering
Car #
1
7th from Semi A
2
7th from Semi B
3
8th from Semi A
4
8th from Semi B
5
9th from Semi A
6
9th from Semi B
7
10th from Semi A
8
10th from Semi B
9
11th from Semi A
10
11th from Semi B
11
12th from Semi A
12
12th from Semi B
13
13th from Semi A
14
13th from Semi B
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