Sandblast Rally 2006 Rally Guide 2

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Sandblast Rally 2006
Rally Guide 2
February 18th 2006
1 Introduction
This document has no regulatory power and is to be used for information only.
Sections 1 through 21 and the appendices conform to FIA WRC Appendix 3 regulations
for Rally Guides.
1.1
Welcome
Kicking off the NASA rally season, Sandblast Rally continues to be a cornerstone of the
East Coast Rally Championship. As event chairman, I’m honored to welcome
competitors from many states to South Carolina.
This year marks the passing of the torch from rally organizing veteran Charles Sherrill.
He approached me this summer and I was cautious about accepting until he told me about
his motives for giving up Sandblast Rally: Charles wants to start another rally in North
Carolina. At that point I realized that whether I was ready or not, the sport needed me to
step up to the plate. I consider myself exceptionally fortunate for the continued help and
support of Charles and NASA Rally Sport President John Shirley.
This year we increased the stage mileage. The organizing committee realizes that the
competitor is looking for the most possible miles for the dollar. We continue to work
toward getting permissions for more roads for 2007, which would increase the stage
mileage by twenty percent.
Additionally, we are working toward making Sandblast Rally even more friendly to
novice and seasoned ralliests. To this end we have chosen to pattern all our
documentation after the FIA World Rally Championship regulations. We hope that
including information about the local resources both helps you enjoy your visit to South
Carolina and increases the economic impact on the area around Cheraw and Patrick.
I look forward to seeing you in February!
Anders Green
Chairman of the Rally
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2
3
4
5
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8
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Introduction............................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Welcome ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Sandblast Rally History ...................................................................................... 5
1.3
2005 Sandblast Rally Summary.......................................................................... 6
1.4
Past Sandblast Winners....................................................................................... 6
1.5
Resident South Carolina Competitors................................................................. 6
1.6
East Coast Rally Championship History............................................................. 6
Organizers Contact Details ...................................................................................... 6
2.1
Permanent Contact Details.................................................................................. 6
2.2
Rally Headquarters Contact Details.................................................................... 7
2.3
Media Contact Details......................................................................................... 7
Rally Program and Critical Deadlines.................................................................... 7
3.1
Rally Program – Prior to Rally Week ................................................................. 7
3.2
Rally Program – Rally Week .............................................................................. 7
3.3
Stewards Meetings .............................................................................................. 8
Entry Details.............................................................................................................. 8
4.1
Titles for Which the Rally Counts ...................................................................... 8
4.2
Criteria for Acceptance of Entries ...................................................................... 8
4.3
Entry Dates.......................................................................................................... 8
4.4
List of Entry Fees................................................................................................ 8
4.5
Entry Packages.................................................................................................... 9
4.6
Stage Notes ......................................................................................................... 9
4.7
Insurance Coverage Provided by Entry .............................................................. 9
4.7.1
Description of Liability Insurance Coverage.............................................. 9
4.7.2
Description of Accident Medical Coverage................................................ 9
4.7.3
Period of Insurance Coverage..................................................................... 9
4.8
Draft Entry List ................................................................................................... 9
Service Parks ........................................................................................................... 10
5.1
Patrick Service .................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1
Facilities.................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2
Map ........................................................................................................... 11
5.2
Cheraw Service ................................................................................................. 11
5.2.1
Facilities.................................................................................................... 11
5.2.2
Map ........................................................................................................... 12
Reconnaissance........................................................................................................ 12
Shakedown............................................................................................................... 12
7.1
Shakedown Schedule ........................................................................................ 12
7.2
Directions to Shakedown .................................................................................. 13
7.3
Shakedown Location Map ................................................................................ 14
Media........................................................................................................................ 14
8.1
Local Media Contact Details ............................................................................ 14
8.2
Coverage on TV, Radio and Web Sites ............................................................ 15
8.3
Media Center..................................................................................................... 15
8.4
Photographic Development Services ................................................................ 15
8.5
Press Room / Photographers Communications................................................. 15
8.6
Interview Zones ................................................................................................ 15
8.7
2006 NASA Rally Sport ESRC Points Table ................................................... 15
Two Way Radios ..................................................................................................... 15
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Fuel 15
10.1 Conditions of Supply ........................................................................................ 15
10.2 Fuel Order Procedure........................................................................................ 16
10.3 Fuel Pickup Location ........................................................................................ 16
11 Hospitality................................................................................................................ 16
12 Helicopters ............................................................................................................... 16
12.1 Registration Procedure...................................................................................... 16
12.2 Helicopter Companies....................................................................................... 17
13 Import of Vehicles & Spare Parts ......................................................................... 17
13.1 Importing into America..................................................................................... 17
14 Hotel Accommodation ............................................................................................ 18
15 List of Useful Facts and Services ........................................................................... 18
15.1 Information on South Carolina ......................................................................... 18
15.2 Driving in the Carolinas.................................................................................... 19
15.3 Transport of Fuel in the Carolinas .................................................................... 19
15.4 Area Information............................................................................................... 20
15.5 Weather Forecast Service ................................................................................. 20
15.6 Rental Vehicles ................................................................................................. 20
15.7 Airport............................................................................................................... 20
15.8 Taxi and Shuttle Services.................................................................................. 21
15.9 Supermarkets..................................................................................................... 21
15.10
Hardware Stores............................................................................................ 21
15.11
Towing and Salvage Services ....................................................................... 22
15.12
Local Telecom Assistance ............................................................................ 22
15.13
Cellular Coverage ......................................................................................... 22
15.14
Cellular Phones and Rentals ......................................................................... 22
15.15
Embassies & High Commissions.................................................................. 22
15.16
Banks............................................................................................................. 23
15.17
ATM Locations............................................................................................. 23
15.18
Foreign Currency Exchange ......................................................................... 23
15.19
Visa Requirements ........................................................................................ 23
15.20
Departure Tax ............................................................................................... 23
15.21
Country Code Listing & Time Difference .................................................... 23
15.22
Maps.............................................................................................................. 24
15.23
Restaurants.................................................................................................... 24
15.24
Equipment Rental.......................................................................................... 24
15.25
Copy Service................................................................................................. 24
15.26
Electronics..................................................................................................... 25
15.27
Public Internet Access................................................................................... 25
15.28
Computer Equipment – Hire & Technical Support ...................................... 25
15.29
Auto Parts Stores........................................................................................... 26
15.30
Auto Salvage Yards ...................................................................................... 26
15.31
Tire Mounting and Supply ............................................................................ 26
15.32
Car Manufacturers ........................................................................................ 26
16 Scrutineering Sealing and Marking ...................................................................... 27
16.1 Pre-Event Scrutineering .................................................................................... 27
16.1.1
Date, Time, and Place ............................................................................... 27
16.1.2
Directions to Scrutineering From Registration ......................................... 27
16.1.3
Preparations to be Made to the Car Prior to Arrival ................................. 27
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16.1.4
Map of Scrutineering Location ................................................................. 28
16.2 Post-Event Scrutineering .................................................................................. 28
16.2.1
Date, Time, and Place ............................................................................... 28
16.2.2
Procedure .................................................................................................. 28
17 Start Procedure ....................................................................................................... 28
17.1 Date, Place, and Time ....................................................................................... 28
17.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 29
18 Finish Procedure ..................................................................................................... 29
18.1 Date, Place, and Time ....................................................................................... 29
18.2 Procedure .......................................................................................................... 29
19 PR Activities ............................................................................................................ 29
19.1 Events................................................................................................................ 29
19.2 Advertising........................................................................................................ 29
20 Event Passes and Plates .......................................................................................... 29
20.1 Event Passes...................................................................................................... 29
20.2 Event Plates....................................................................................................... 30
21 Medical & Safety Services...................................................................................... 30
21.1 Event Emergency Contact Phone Number ....................................................... 30
21.2 Local Municipal Safety Contact Phone Numbers............................................. 30
21.2.1
Hospitals ................................................................................................... 30
21.2.2
Ambulance ................................................................................................ 30
21.2.3
Police......................................................................................................... 30
21.2.4
County Sheriff........................................................................................... 30
21.2.5
Firefighters................................................................................................ 30
22 Administrative Checks ........................................................................................... 31
22.1 Location ............................................................................................................ 31
22.2 Service Vehicle Registration............................................................................. 31
22.3 Vehicle Registration & Licensing..................................................................... 32
23 Spectating................................................................................................................. 32
23.1 Spectator Tickets............................................................................................... 32
23.2 Spectator Areas Schedule ................................................................................. 32
23.3 Parc Expose and Service Areas Schedule......................................................... 33
23.4 Spectator Area Travel Time Matrix.................................................................. 33
23.5 Spectator Area Overview Map.......................................................................... 33
23.6 Directions to Spectator Areas ........................................................................... 34
23.6.1
Sextons Big Curve .................................................................................... 34
23.6.2
Sand Trap Hairpin..................................................................................... 34
23.6.3
Headquarters Double S ............................................................................. 34
23.6.4
Cooper Black Four Way ........................................................................... 35
23.7 Directions to Service Areas .............................................................................. 35
23.7.1
Patrick Service .......................................................................................... 35
23.7.2
Cheraw Service ......................................................................................... 35
23.8 Spectator Area Maps......................................................................................... 35
24 Appendix 1 Itineraries............................................................................................ 35
24.1 Leg 1 Stage Schedule........................................................................................ 36
24.2 Road Closure & Official Car Schedule............................................................. 37
24.3 Itinerary compared to 2005............................................................................... 37
24.4 Twilight Schedule ............................................................................................. 37
25 Appendix 2 Maps .................................................................................................... 38
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25.1 Cheraw City Map.............................................................................................. 38
25.2 Overview of Leg 1 ............................................................................................ 38
25.3 Campbell Lake .................................................................................................. 39
25.4 Hunter Pond ...................................................................................................... 40
25.5 CJ’s Loop .......................................................................................................... 41
25.6 Sand Trap Reverse ............................................................................................ 42
25.7 Sextons Pond..................................................................................................... 43
25.8 Fire Drill............................................................................................................ 43
25.9 Cedar Creek Shakedown................................................................................... 44
25.10
Special Stages Altitude Graphs..................................................................... 44
26 Appendix 3 Road Books ......................................................................................... 46
26.1 Directions from HQ to Start.............................................................................. 46
26.2 Directions from Start to Patrick Service ........................................................... 46
26.3 Directions from Patrick Service to Cheraw Service ......................................... 46
26.4 Directions from Patrick Service to All Stages .................................................. 47
26.5 Directions from Cheraw Service to All Stages ................................................. 48
27 Appendix 4 Drawings and Layouts ....................................................................... 51
27.1 Registration Floor Map ..................................................................................... 51
27.2 Registration Parking.......................................................................................... 52
27.3 Start Area .......................................................................................................... 53
27.4 Finish Area........................................................................................................ 54
28 Appendix 5 Forms................................................................................................... 55
28.1 Sandblast Rally Fuel Order Form ..................................................................... 55
28.2 Helicopter Registration Form ........................................................................... 56
28.3 Sandblast Rally Media Accreditation Form...................................................... 57
1.2
Sandblast Rally History
Long named “Sandhills Sandblast” after the region, the event was first organized by Greg
Healey in the early nineties. In only the second year of running, the event was tapped to
become part of the national championship. Healey moved north to Pennsylvania in the
mid-nineties and the rally lay dormant for several years. These first rallies differed from
the current setup in that they started at noon and ran well into the night, using three or
four stages run in complete darkness.
In 2001 Charles Sherrill resurrected the event and ran similar stages as before. One of the
busiest years was 2003 when the event ran twice in one year, spring and fall. The fall
event was the first event sanctioned by the newly formed NASA Rally Sport
organization.
The summer of 2005 saw Sherrill looking west and thinking of starting another rally.
Thus the reigns of the rally were passed to the current organizer, Anders Green. The
official rally name was simplified to “Sandblast Rally” at that time.
In a strange six-degrees scenario, Green, purchased his first rally vehicle from Greg
Healey, the original Sandblast Rally organizer. Two years before Sherrill resurrected
Sandblast Rally, Green met and crewed for Sherrill in a rally that was near Healey’s new
hometown in Pennsylvania.
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1.3
2005 Sandblast Rally Summary
Tom Lawless took an early lead, winning the first stage. However, he lost time on the
second stage to Seamus Burke, who moved into the lead. Gearbox trouble on Stage 3
unfortunately took Lawless out of competition.
Patrick Farrell, who managed third best times on Stages 1 and 2, moved into second place
after Lawless’ retirement. He remained there and looked to be headed toward the podium
until he also suffered gearbox trouble on the final stage.
This last minute upset changed the stakes for three competitors: Patrick Lilly, Mathew
Johnson, and Liam Egan. These three had been battling a closely fought race for third
place that suddenly became a race for second overall. Lilly upped his game on the second
to last stage and ensured his podium spot behind Burke. Johnson, forty seconds behind,
had to settle for third.
1.4
Past Sandblast Winners
2005
2004
2003 Fall
2003 Spring
2002
2001
1996
1995
1994
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
1.5
Resident South Carolina Competitors
2006
2005
2004
Driver Robert Maunz of Gaston, with navigator Mark Sackett of Taylors
Navigator Dwain Cromer of Rockhill, rode with Darrell Pugh
Driver Jeff Field of Greenville with navigator Michael Hordijk
1.6
East Coast Rally Championship History
The East Coast Rally Champion began in 2004. That year, Sandblast Rally had the honor
of being the first event of the first rally championship organized by NASA Rally Sport.
Three other events followed, with the series traveling to Tennessee and New York.
Again in 2005 the Sandblast Rally kicked off the season. This second year of the
championship saw the series expand to five events. The series culminated with the well
received International Rally New York which took place in northern New York.
2 Organizers Contact Details
2.1
Permanent Contact Details
Sandblast Rally
Anders Green
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217 Caniff Lane
Cary, NC
27519
Voice: 919.303.0218
Fax: 603.309.0218
anders@pobox.com
2.2
Rally Headquarters Contact Details
Inn Cheraw
321 2nd Street
Cheraw, SC
29520
Hotel telephone:
Hotel Fax:
800.535.8709
843.537.0227
Registration will be two buildings down the street from Inn Cheraw, within the Cheraw
Community Center.
2.3
Media Contact Details
Media personnel should contact Anders Green using the information in Section 2.1
3 Rally Program and Critical
Deadlines
3.1
Rally Program – Prior to Rally Week
Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Opening date for early entry
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Publication of Rally Guide 1
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Beginning of regular entry
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Paperwork Completion Deadline
3.2
Rally Program – Rally Week
Friday February 17, 2006
10:00am – 10:00pm Opening of Rally Office
10:00am – 1:00pm Novice Competitor Orientation
11:00am – 1:00pm Competitor / Worker Registration Open
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Competitor / Worker Registration Open
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Competitor / Worker Registration Open
9:00pm
Close of Entries
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11:30am – 6:30pm
7:00pm – 9:00pm
4:00pm – 6:00pm
9:00pm – 10:00pm
9:00pm – 9:30pm
9:30pm
Scrutineering
Scrutineering
Shakedown
Worker’s Meeting
First Steward’s Meeting
Start Order posted, car numbers available
Ford Dealer, Route 9
Ford Dealer, Route 9
McBee
7:00am
8:15am
8:45am
9:01am
5:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm – 9:00pm
7:15pm
7:45pm
9:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday February 18, 2006
Stage teams meet for deployment
Saturday Parc Expose
Driver’s Meeting
Start of event, first car departs, rally begins
End of event, first car finishes
Final Scrutineering
Awards Party
Provisional Scores Posted
Final Scores Posted
After-party
Cheraw High School
Oslo’s
Oslo’s
Oslo’s
Cheraw High School
Cheraw High School
Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge
Oslo’s
3.3
Stewards Meetings
The first Stewards Meeting will be at the Cheraw Community Center on Friday, February
17th, at 21:00.
4 Entry Details
4.1
Titles for Which the Rally Counts
Sandblast Rally will count toward the NASA Rally Sport Eastern States Rally
Championship.
4.2
Criteria for Acceptance of Entries
All car classes defined by the NASA Rally Sport General Regulations for Rallies will be
allowed to enter.
4.3
Entry Dates
Early Entry begins Tuesday November 1, 2005, 10:00 AM
Regular Entry begins Saturday, January 21, 6:00 PM
Paperwork Completion Deadline Saturday, February 11, 6:00 PM
Entry closes Friday, February 17, 8:00 PM
4.4
List of Entry Fees
Early Entry Fee $470
Regular Entry Fee $570
Missing the Paperwork Completion Deadline $20
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4.5
Entry Packages
Each team will receive:
• Road book
• Stage note book
• Rally Guide 2
• Scrutineering Form
• Identification stickers for Service Vehicles (place on windshield, passenger top
corner)
• Numbers for the sides of cars (delivered in the evening)
4.6
Stage Notes
Stage notes prepared by Pete Lahm of P-Sport will be issued to each team. These notes
are included in the entry fee. The notes will be issued to the codriver at registration.
The stage notes have been prepared using the Jemba Sweden numeric system.
(eg: 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.
At the rally: within the stage note book.
4.7
Insurance Coverage Provided by Entry
4.7.1 Description of Liability Insurance Coverage
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.
4.7.2 Description of Accident Medical Coverage
All competitors, service crews and all event participants (staff, marshals, volunteers,
etcetera) have secondary medical coverage of $100,000.
4.7.3 Period of Insurance Coverage
All insurance coverage will come into effect at the opening of the Rally Office and will
end at the close of the Rally Office or at the moment of competitor retirement, exclusion
or disqualification.
4.8
Draft Entry List
TBA The final version of this document will contain the list of registered competitors.
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5 Service Parks
5.1
Patrick Service
5.1.1 Facilities
Type of Surface: Grass
GPS Coordinates: N34*34.391 W80*02.576
Designated areas: People who wish to continuously run generators or diesel engines
should set up their service area as far away from Route 1 and the stage as possible.
Water Supply: There is a spigot on the side of the Town Hall about 60 yards from the
field that is available for use.
Available Food: Within walking distance of service:
• The Town of Patrick is planning a southern style meal for sale right on Festival
Field.
• Bill's Grill on Route 1, sandwiches. This is several minutes walk west on Route 1.
• Patrick General Store at 1 and 102 (the blinking light). Sandwiches and snacks.
• Whistle Stop Café, on Route 1, just east of Douglas St intersection. Burgers,
sandwiches, steak.
Bathrooms: Portapotty
Other Services: Wendell Perdue, Mayor of Patrick, has a auto shop on the west side of
Route 102 about 0.2 miles south. He has water, a tire machine, and a welder. If you need
these, find him and work something out. Barefoot Tire is also about 6 miles south, see
15.31.
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5.1.2 Map
5.2
Cheraw Service
5.2.1 Facilities
Type of Surface: Asphalt
GPS Coordinates: N34*41.646 W79*54.882
Designated areas: People who wish to continuously run generators or diesel engines
should set up their service area as far away from Route 9 as possible.
Water Supply: None
Available Food: A variety of fast food places including Sonic, Pizza Hut, Subway, and
others are also on Route 9 within a mile of service.
Bathrooms: Portapotty
Other: Note that this entire service/control area is a no smoking area. This is a school
facility and they have a strict no smoking policy in order to set a good example for the
students that attend the school. Do not smoke anywhere on the grounds.
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5.2.2 Map
6 Reconnaissance
There will be no reconnaissance.
7 Shakedown
The shakedown will be in a new location for 2006. The stage is called “Cedar Creek” and
is in McBee, SC. The shakedown stage is curvy and approximately 1.5 miles long. This
road is new and has never been run as a stage before. Using this road will prevent us from
putting ruts in stages that will be used the following day. After completing Cedar Creek,
it is roughly 2.3 miles to drive around and back to the start.
7.1
Shakedown Schedule
Shakedown will open at 4:00 PM on Friday February 17. It will close at 6:00 PM.
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7.2
Directions to Shakedown
Directions from Registration:
Approximately 30 miles and 43 minutes.
• Southeast on Route 1 for 0.4 miles (toward downtown Cheraw)
• Right onto Market Street / Route 1
• Southwest on Market Street / Route 1 for 0.8 miles
• Turn left at Y onto Route 1 / 52
• Southwest on Route 1 / 52 for 2.4 miles
• Bear right at Y onto Route 1
• Southwest on Route 1 for 24.6 miles
• Turn right onto Route 151
• West Northwest on Route 151 for 1.8 miles
• Cedar Creek entrance is on the left side of the road
Those wishing to park a trailer may continue past the stage entrance for 1.3 miles and
turn right onto Wire Road. This is a wide dirt road. Please put all trailers and service rigs
on the south side (right side upon entering). From this location it is possible to return to
Cheraw without turning the service rig around by continuing on Wire Road 3.7 miles,
turning right on 145 for 1.2 miles, and then turning left onto Route 1.
Directions to return to the start from the finish of Cedar Creek:
Approximately 2.5 miles and 5 minutes.
• Upon completing the stage, turn right on Old Creek Road
• North for 0.8 miles
• Right onto Sowell Town Road
• East for 0.9 miles
• Right on Route 151
• Southeast for 0.5 miles
• Cedar Creek entrance is on the right side of the road
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7.3
Shakedown Location Map
8 Media
8.1
Local Media Contact Details
The Chronicle and Advertiser
P.O. Box 1389
Cheraw, S.C. 29520
Offices:
114 Front St.,
Cheraw, S.C. 29520
(843) 537-5261
Contact: Karen P. Anderson
Chesterfield County Shopper
25 Chesterfield Hwy
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Cheraw, SC 29520
(843) 537-2791
8.2
Coverage on TV, Radio and Web Sites
There are currently no plans to cover the event on television. The local news channel,
WCRE 1420 AM, is interested in providing some coverage.
Live scores should be available on RallyScoring.com. Event updates should be available
on SandblastRally.com.
8.3
Media Center
On Friday February 17th, media should go to the Cheraw Community Center registration
area. There will be no one to contact on Saturday, the day of the rally.
8.4
Photographic Development Services
One hour photo development is available from the CVS on the corner of 52 and Market
Street. The hours are Mon 8am to 9pm, Tue – Sat 9am to 9pm, Sun 12:30pm to 7:30pm.
8.5
Press Room / Photographers Communications
There will be no dedicated press room on the day of the rally.
8.6
Interview Zones
Authorized media is permitted to request interviews of the competitor within any service
area. However, they are reminded that they must not approach a competitor vehicle while
the car is within a control. (The controls are where the cars wait before entering the
service areas.)
8.7
2006 NASA Rally Sport ESRC Points Table
As Sandblast Rally is the first event of the season, there are not yet any points to report.
9 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. In both cases, equipment power and
allowed frequencies are limited. Further information can be found at www.FCC.gov
which is the official government web site.
10 Fuel
10.1 Conditions of Supply
Fuel will only be ordered for teams that pre-pay for their fuel. There will be no extra fuel
available. Fuel may be ordered in five gallon increments with a twenty gallon minimum.
Fuel is ordered by the distributor on a per-drum (55 gallon) basis and the distributor is
unable to return unused fuel. This means that orders near the deadline which require the
purchase of a new drum of which only five gallons will be accounted for may not be fully
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accepted. We recommend you get your fuel orders in early so that everything can be
arranged properly.
10.2 Fuel Order Procedure
Teams wanting fuel must fill out the Fuel Order Form in the appendix of this document
and fax it directly to Jackson Oil. The fuel is pre-paid only. The deadline for ordering is
Friday, February 3rd, 4:00pm.
10.3 Fuel Pickup Location
Upon arriving at Sandblast, you can pick up your fuel in the town of Patrick between
3:00pm and 5:00pm. This is on the way to the Cedar Creek shakedown stage.
Directions from Registration:
• Southwest on Market Street / Route 1 for 0.8 miles
• Turn left at Y onto Route 1 / 52
• Southwest on Route 1 / 52 for 2.4 miles
• Bear right at Y onto Route 1
• Southwest on Route 1 for 9.8 miles to the blinking light in the middle of Patrick
• Turn left onto Route 102 (This right turn begins the detour from going directly to
the Cedar Creek practice stage.)
• Southeast on 102 for 0.5 and a large garage will be on the right side of the road. It
will say “Wendell Perdue Auto Sales”.
• GPS: N34*34.179 W80*02.385
On Saturday, the fuel that isn’t picked up on Friday will be trailered up to the Patrick
Service area. Anyone that wants to pick up fuel has to show an ID that matches the
authorized fuel pickup personnel on the fuel order form. Fuel will not be dispensed
directly into cars, only into fuel jugs.
11 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
Anders Green to arrange the details.
12 Helicopters
12.1 Registration Procedure
All helicopters used in connection with the rally must be registered with the rally
organizers in addition to complying with all FAA regulations. The registration form is
available in the appendix.
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12.2 Helicopter Companies
Carolina Helicopter
6060 South Aviation Avenue
Suite 108
Charleston International Airport
Charleston, South Carolina
29406
Voice: 843.744.6144
Fax: 843.744.5640
13 Import of Vehicles & Spare
Parts
13.1 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 becomes subject to forfeiture if it is not exported or if a bond is not given
within 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.” Also, 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
For the 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 these forms yourself, or have a customs broker (in the U.S., in a port
near where the car will land) do it for you. You do not need to have a NHTSA
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“Registered Broker” process this paperwork, as those businesses deal with cars that are
imported for sale.
14 Hotel Accommodation
Rally Headquarters
Inn Cheraw
321 2nd St.
Cheraw, SC 29520
800.535.8709
GPS: N34* 42.077 W79* 53.226’
Spears Guest House
228 Huger St.
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7733
Jameson Inn
885 Chesterfield Highway (Route 9)
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.5625
Camping at Cooper Black
Sand Hills State Forest
P.O. Box 128
16218 Highway 1
Patrick, SC 29584
843.498.6478
$15 nightly, Saturday night free
15 List of Useful Facts and Services
15.1 Information on South Carolina
Population: 4.0 million (2000 - 26th largest state)
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:
Average February high temperature in Columbia: 60° F
Average February low temperature in Columbia: 38° F
Generally, there is noticeable rain about 1 day in 6 during February.
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Shopping:
Most shops, shopping malls and tourist 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 5% is added to all goods and food in South Carolina, which is generally not
included in the listed price. The listed fuel prices include all taxes.
Postal Services:
The Post Office is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9:00 to noon,
closed Sunday. However, the building itself is open 24 hours to drop off mail and
automated stamp machines are available. The location is 248 Market Street, Cheraw, SC
29520. Mail collection times are Mon – Fri 4:45pm and Sat 2:45pm.
Electricity
Electricity is 110 volts, 60 hertz. Hotels and motels will not have provisions for 220/230
volt equipment.
Tipping:
Tipping in South Carolina is not necessary, however if you have found the service (or
food) exceptional it is perfectly in order to tip 10-15% 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. The Cheraw Chamber
of Commerce (843.537.7681) will gladly assist you with these other adventures.
15.2 Driving in the Carolinas
The weight limit for commercial vehicles in South Carolina is 26,000 pounds. However,
South Carolina law requires that all trucks pulling a trailer (even an tiny Toyota pickup
pulling a trailer with a single bag of mulch) must pull in to any open weigh station. In
South Carolina passing a weigh station will cost you $150 and four points on your
license.
For further information contact the South Carolina State Transport Police: 803-896-5500.
The weight limit for commercial vehicles is North Carolina is also 26,000 pounds.
Overweight vehicles, whether they are commercial or private, are subject to fines
approaching $1000 and immediate on-site seizure of the vehicle. In other words, the fine
must be paid in cash before the vehicle can be moved from the site of the infraction.
15.3 Transport of Fuel in the Carolinas
Transporting 55 gallon drums of fuel requires a shipping document in North Carolina,
subject to a $5000 civil fine. In South Carolina, transporting fuel not used for the
propulsion of the vehicle carrying that fuel also requires appropriate documentation.
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15.4 Area Information
The Cheraw Chamber of Commerce can supply contact information for nearly any type
of business in the area.
Phone: 843.537.7681
Email cherawchamber@bellsouth.net
15.5 Weather Forecast Service
The forecast for the day can be heard by calling 843.623.9105, which begins with a 10
second commercial but then follows with the forecast. The current weather conditions at
the Cheraw Municipal Airport can be obtained by calling the automated weather line at
843.537.3301, which will give you more technical information like the dew point and
barometer, but will not give an actual forecast.
15.6 Rental Vehicles
Lampley Rent A Ride
523 E Broad Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
910.997.3540
20 miles from Cheraw
McQuage Auto Rentals
818 E Broad Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
910.895.6118
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1109 S Fifth St, Ste G
Hartsville, SC 29550
843.857.9088
Enterprise Rent A Car
1609 S Main St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
910.610.1498
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2115-C W Evans St
Florence, SC 29501
843.669.6309
U-Haul
76 W Pine Ave
McBee, SC 29101-9223
843.335.5465
15.7 Airport
The closest large airports are:
Charlotte, NC (airport code: CLT, 2 hours away)
Columbia, SC (airport code CAE, 2 hours away)
Raleigh, NC (airport code: RDU, 2 hours 15 minutes away)
Cheraw, SC has a small airstrip with a 4,400 foot runway and 100 octane fuel. They will
not sell aviation fuel for use in anything except an airplane.
Cheraw Municipal Airport
197 Janice Cir
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.9626
843.537.5091
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15.8 Taxi and Shuttle Services
Wink's Taxi
Cheraw
843.537.9065
7:00am-7:00pm
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority acts as a local taxi and also transports to
other Pee Dee area towns in the daytime. 843.537.6610
Brockington Taxi Service
400 W Market St
Bennettsville, SC 29512
843.454.0400
15.9 Supermarkets
BiLo
On the corner of Route 1 and Route 9
8 Chesterfield Hwy
Cheraw SC
29520-3102
843.921.0763
Monday-Saturday, 6am – 11pm
Sunday, 7am – 10pm
Wal-Mart
801 Chesterfield Hwy (Route 9)
Cheraw SC
29520-7004
843.537.6381
843.537.2741
Route 9/Chesterfield Highway
6am – 11pm M-Sat, 7am – 10pm Sun
IGA
280 Highway 1 S (Route 52)
Cheraw SC
29520-2848
843.537.5131
Monday - Sunday, 7am – 10pm
15.10
Hardware Stores
Cheraw Hardware
125 2nd Street (“downtown” Cheraw)
Cheraw, SC
843.537.9002
M-F 8am - 5:30pm, Sat 8am – 3pm, Sun closed
CMC Building Supply Inc (aka True Value)
40 Windsor Dr (just off Route 9)
Cheraw SC
29520-2026
843.537.3632
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7:30am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri, 8:00am – noon Sat, closed Sun
15.11
Towing and Salvage Services
Loflin Towing & Recovery
249 2nd Street
Cheraw, SC 29596
843.537.9994
O'Tuel Towing
2753 Highway 38 N
Bennettsville, SC 29512
843.479.7640
15 miles southeast of Cheraw, about 20
miles from the stages
Leviner's Wrecker Service
208 US Highway 1
Cheraw, SC
843.537.1449
843.537.1385
843.537.1089
Goodman Towing
764 Patrick Hwy
Hartsville, SC 29550
843.332.2220
24 miles southwest of Cheraw, about 17
miles from the southwestern stages such
as Sextons Pond
Carolina Paint and Body
319 Second St
Cheraw, SC 29596
843.921.4386
15.12
Local Telecom Assistance
If you would like the operator to look up a number for you, dial 411. This number is valid
for all of South Carolina.
15.13
Cellular Coverage
Opinion from the local firms is that Alltel has the best coverage for the area. US Cellular
is ok, and Cingular coverage is spotty. Sprint loses coverage at the NC/SC state line, and
will not pick up a signal on the stages, although it occasionally does get digital roam.
15.14
Cellular Phones and Rentals
There are several Alltel stores on Route 9 and Route 1 in Cheraw, but no one does short
term phone rentals.
15.15
Embassies & High Commissions
The countries chosen to be listed here are based on the international competitors of years
past.
Irish Embassy:
2234 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.
Washington D.C. 20008-2849
Telephone: +1 202 462 3939
Fax: +1 202 232 5993
Email: embirlus@aol.com
Website: http://www.irelandemb.org
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Ireland Consulate General:
Ireland House
345 Park Avenue - 17th Floor
New York, NY 10154-0037
15.16
Telephone: +1-212 319-2555
Fax: +1-202-980-9475
Email: congenny@aol.com
Banks
Banks are open Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Carolina Bank
320 Chesterfield Hwy
Cheraw SC
29520-3051
843-537-0900
15.17
ATM Locations
On Market Street:
First Citizens Bank
Wachovia
Sentry Bank
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On Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway:
Sentry Bank and Trust
Carolina Bank
First Citizens
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.
As of December 19, 2005 the approximate exchange rate for one US dollar was:
€0.83 Euros
£0.57 United Kingdom Pounds
$1.17 Canadian Dollars
Local banks in Cheraw won’t exchange foreign currency on a same-day basis. They send
off the currency to a larger bank and you receive American dollars several days later.
15.19
Visa Requirements
Full details of all visa requirements for each country is available from the US State
Department at this web site:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
15.20
Departure Tax
All international flights coming to the United States include the Departure Tax in the
price of the ticket.
15.21
Country Code Listing & Time Difference
If calling the United States, the country code is 1.
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Time difference between Rally Headquarters 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).
15.22
Maps
The recommended map to use is the South Carolina Gazetteer by DeLorme, which is a
large format book. There is no bookstore in Cheraw, the closest one is in Florence.
However, these maps can be purchased at the “Corner Cupboard” Exxon station (open
6:00am – 11:00pm) on the north side of Route 9.
Other South Carolina book maps can be purchased at the following gas stations on
Market Street: Gate (open 6:00am – 10:00pm Mon-Sat, 7:00am – 9:00pm Sun) and Alco
(open 24 hours).
Wal-Mart does not have any map books dedicated to South Carolina. The Dollar General
store on the north side of Route 9 may have some.
15.23
Restaurants
A variety of restaurants are available. Some that the locals recommend:
• Oscars. Downtown Cheraw, German food.
• Cabin Creek. On 1 toward the stages where 1 and 52 split, for steak or
hamburgers.
• Brady’s. On 1 on the northeast side of town, just before the bridge out of town,
for burgers.
15.24
Equipment Rental
CMC Building Supply Inc
40 Windsor Dr (just off Route 9)
Cheraw SC
29520-2026
843.537.3632
Generators and pressure washers are available.
15.25
Copy Service
Harold Office Supply
127 Chesterfield Highway (Route 9)
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.2981
8:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat Sun
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15.26
Electronics
Radio Shack
Market Street next to Days Inn
9am – 6pm M-F, 10am – 3pm Sat, closed Sun
15.27
Public Internet Access
Internet access is available at the following libraries:
Matheson Library
227 Huger St
Cheraw SC 29520-2628
843.537.3571
9:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 2:00pm Sat, closed Sun
You must show an ID such as a driver’s license to sign in.
Northeastern Technical College
Located past Walmart on the left heading out of town on Route 1. The library is the only
two story building, and you should drive around to the rear.
7:30am – 9:00pm Mon-Thu, 7:30am – 1:00pm Friday, closed Sat Sun
843.921.6954
15.28
Computer Equipment – Hire & Technical
Support
RentWay
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.320.0683
Laptops for rent for about $28 weekly. Availability is limited.
Rent-A-Center
Cheraw SC
29520-7008
843.921.4731
Laptops for about $32 weekly, two week minimum.
Computer Solutions
812 Market St
Cheraw SC
29520-2645
843.921.2020
They service computers, but do not supply rentals.
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Auto Parts Stores
Advance Auto Parts
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7841
843.537.0927
7:30am – 9pm M-Sat, 9am – 9pm Sun
Kisa Moore, store manager
Has ordered parts like half-shafts and
bearings overnight in the past, but
doesn’t have same-day delivery.
Pit Auto Parts Inc (CarQuest)
185 Highway 1 S
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.3100
8am – 5:30pm M-F, closed Sat/Sun
Maynard Tarleton
Although closed on Saturday, these guys
have in the past ordered parts overnight
on Friday and met teams on Saturday
morning.
NAPA Auto Parts
26 Chesterfield Hwy
Cheraw, SC 29520
843.537.7841
8am – 6pm M-F, 8am – 5pm Sat, closed
Sun
Dan Castor, owner
Can order overnight.
Big A Auto Parts
60 McLain St
Patrick, SC 29584
843.498.6248
Frankie Joyner
8-5:30 M-F
Usually closed Sat/Sun but maybe till 1
on the Saturday of the rally, this store is
within walking distance of the morning
service.
15.30
Auto Salvage Yards
No area salvage yards are open on Saturday.
15.31
Tire Mounting and Supply
Smity's Tire and Service
603 Windsor Dr
Cheraw SC
29520-2053
843.537.2197
8:00am – 5:00pm Mon-Fri, closed Sat-Sun
Barefoot Tire
RR1 Highway 102 (5.9 miles south of Route 1, 5.6 miles south of Patrick Service)
Patrick, SC
843.498.6242
15.32
Car Manufacturers
Local Car Dealers:
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John Donoghue Ford
915 Chesterfield Highway
Route 9, Cheraw, SC
800.925.4631
843.537.0102
Randy More, Parts and Service Director
Parts: M-F till 5pm, closed Sat/Sun
Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick
Chesterfield Highway
Route 9, Cheraw, SC
Parts: 8am to 5:50pm M-F, closed Sat/Sun
16 Scrutineering Sealing and
Marking
16.1 Pre-Event Scrutineering
The driver and navigator do not have to be present at Scrutineering. However, both of
their helmets and driving suits must be examined at the same time the car is examined.
16.1.1
Date, Time, and Place
Friday, February 17th
Noon to 6:30pm and 7pm to 9pm
John Donoghue Ford
Route 9, Cheraw, SC
GPS: N34* 41.788’ W79* 55.594
16.1.2
Directions to Scrutineering From Registration
• Southwest on Market Street / Route 1 for 1.0 mile
• Turn right at Y onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
• West on Route 9 for 1.7 miles
• Turn left into John Donoghue Ford
• Drive to the right side of the building
16.1.3
Preparations to be Made to the Car Prior to Arrival
The following items should be prepared before the cars undergoes scrutineering:
• Tech sheet should be filled out with car number, event name and date, and team
names
• Appropriate number backers or white space should be in place
• All organizer provided stickers should be in place
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16.1.4
Map of Scrutineering Location
16.2 Post-Event Scrutineering
16.2.1
Date, Time, and Place
Saturday, February 18th
Upon completion of the event, at the Cheraw High School service area.
16.2.2
Procedure
Cars will be checked as desired by the Chief Scrutineer.
17 Start Procedure
17.1 Date, Place, and Time
February 18th 2006, 9:01am
Oslo's Spirits & Fine Foods
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Cheraw, SC 29520
GPS: N34*41.509 W79*54.276
Oslo’s will generously be providing a breakfast of the bagel/egg/bacon sandwich, and hot
coffee.
17.2 Procedure
All cars will start on a one minute interval.
18 Finish Procedure
18.1 Date, Place, and Time
February 18th 2006, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Cheraw High School
Cheraw, SC 29502
GPS: N34*41.646 W79*54.882
18.2 Procedure
Upon arrival cars will clear the final control. They may declare their in-minute if they
desire. They must then be directed either to impound or to service by the Chief
Scrutineer.
19 PR Activities
19.1 Events
Parc Expose
Start
Finish
Awards Ceremony
After Party
Saturday morning
Saturday morning
Saturday evening
Saturday evening
Saturday night
8:15am
9:01am
5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
Oslo’s
Oslo’s
Cheraw HS
Moose Lodge
Oslo’s
19.2 Advertising
Entities wishing to advertise at any of the PR events must do so through the sponsorship
program. Contact the Chairman of the Rally for more information.
20 Event Passes and Plates
20.1 Event Passes
All participants must wear waiver wristbands. These will be required for entering
controls, entering spectating areas, and working in the service areas.
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Wristband Color
Who wears them
Drivers
Red
Navigators
Crew members
Stage Teams
Marshals
Blue
Radio Operators (Hams)
Officials
Yellow
Spectators
20.2 Event Plates
There will be no event plates (metal hood plates) issued for this event.
21 Medical & Safety Services
21.1 Event Emergency Contact Phone Number
This is the phone number to reach the Clerk of the Course in the case of an emergency.
This line needs to be kept clear for medical and police emergencies.
Phone number: 919.434.3267
21.2 Local Municipal Safety Contact Phone Numbers
21.2.1
Hospitals
Chesterfield General Hospital
Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, SC
843-537-7881
Located on the west side between the Cheraw High School and Wal-Mart.
21.2.2
Ambulance
First Health 843.921.3050 (providing medical coverage for the rally and will be on stage)
21.2.3
Police
Cheraw 843.537.7868
Chesterfield 843.623.2419 or 843.623.3877
McBee Police 843.335.6613
21.2.4
County Sheriff
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department 843.623.2101 or 843.623.3534
21.2.5
Firefighters
To Report Forest Fire: 843.634.2191
Cheraw 843.537.5941
Chesterfield 843.623.3949 or 843.623.6806
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22 Administrative Checks
22.1 Location
200 Powe Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
GPS: N34* 42.136’ W79* 53.265
This building is on the northwest corner of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 9, near
Inn Cheraw. The building is brick and two stories tall. The parking lot is not suitable for
vehicles pulling trailers. Those vehicles may park in the dirt space across the road (to the
northeast) from the Community Center. Please review the drawing in section 27.2.
22.2 Service Vehicle Registration
All service vehicles must be registered with the rally. They must carry at least the same
amounts of insurance that is required of the rally cars.
For those teams renting service vehicles such as cube vans or box trucks, we recommend
contacting those companies well in advance so that you can get their insurance papers.
Alternatively if you can provide copies of your personal policy showing liability
coverage when driving other vehicles, that will also be accepted. You will also need the
proof of registration for the vehicle.
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22.3 Vehicle Registration & Licensing
All rally cars must be registered either with a state agency, or, in the case of imported
cars, the federal government. All rally cars must be insured for public road travel.
Providing these documents is part of entering / administrative check.
23 Spectating
23.1 Spectator Tickets
Access to the spectator areas requires a wristband. Spectators must purchase a $5 all-day
wristband. Competitors may use their waiver wristbands. Spectators may purchase their
bands at the Perdue Grocery, the Spectator Headquarters in Patrick, SC, or at Olso’s in
Cheraw, SC.. Bands will be available for purchase at the spectator areas upon arrival.
23.2 Spectator Areas Schedule
Spectator Area Name
Sextons Big Curve
Sandtrap Hairpin
Headquarters Double S
Stage Name
Sextons Pond
Sandtrap Reverse
Hunter Pond
Cooper Black Four Way
Campbell Lake and
CJ’s Loop
Cars Scheduled
11:51am – 12:31pm
12:41pm – 1:21pm
10:07am – 10:47am
4:00pm – 4:40pm
9:26am – 10:06am
1:40pm – 2:20pm
4:33pm – 5:10pm
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23.3 Parc Expose and Service Areas Schedule
Area
Parc Expose and start at Oslo’s in Cheraw
Patrick Service Area
McBee Regroup / Reseed
Cheraw Service Area
Finish at Cheraw Service Area
Times
8:15am – 9:41am
10:31am – 11:41am
1:11pm – 2:06pm
12:11pm – 1:00pm
2:26pm – 4:06pm
5:09pm – 5:49pm
23.4 Spectator Area Travel Time Matrix
This grid shows the estimated time and distance to travel between spectator areas. When
traveling from one spectator area to another, the shortest route that does not attempt to
cross a closed rally road is always to get back on Route 1 and go through Patrick.
Sextons Big
Curve
Sextons Big
Curve
Sandtrap
Hairpin
Headquarters
Double S
Cooper Black
Four Way
Patrick
Service
0
8.5 miles
12 minutes
16 miles
23 minutes
32 miles
46 minutes
19.5 miles
26 minutes
Sandtrap
Hairpin
8.5 miles
12 minutes
0
8.5 miles
13 minutes
24.5 miles
36 minutes
12 miles
16 minutes
Headquarters
Double S
16 miles
23 minutes
8.5 miles
13 minutes
0
18 miles
28 minutes
5.5 miles
8 minutes
Cooper Black
Four Way
32 miles
46 minutes
24.5 miles
36 minutes
18 miles
28 minutes
0
Patrick
Service
19.5 miles
26 minutes
12 miles
16 minutes
5.5 miles
8 minutes
13 miles
21 minutes
13 miles
21 minutes
0
Other handy times and distances:
From the start area to Patrick, Official Spectator Headquarters: 13 miles, 20 minutes.
From the start area to Cooper Black Four Way, the first spectator area of the day: 12.5
miles, 23 minutes. Remember that five dollar spectator wristbands are required for roadside spectating.
Competitors or volunteers please note that your waiver wristband will also grant access to
spectator areas.
23.5 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.
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23.6 Directions to Spectator Areas
All directions start with “From Patrick” and assume that you start at the intersection of
Route 102 and Route 1, where the blinking light is, in the center of Patrick.
23.6.1
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.
• After driving 4 miles, turn right onto Old Creek Rd.
• After driving 0.3 miles cross railroad tracks.
• After driving 0.2 miles, turn right onto an unmarked sand road.
• 100 yards to spectator area.
23.6.2
Sand Trap Hairpin
GPS: N34*29.930 W80*13.040
• Watch for large sign on the right side of road reading:
Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
Maintenance Area
Wildlife Drive
•
•
•
Take the next left (0.1 miles) onto Over-Flow Rd.
Immediately cross over railroad tracks.
Drive 0.4 miles to spectator area.
23.6.3
Headquarters Double S
GPS: N34*33.678 W80*07.102
• Watch for large sign on the right side of road reading:
Sand Hills
State Forest
• At that sign turn right in the State Forest headquarters.
• Pass the office (office is on the right) and turn right. At the corner will be a small
post with the number 16222.
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•
•
•
After driving 0.1 miles, drive straight past the South Carolina Forestry
Commission building.
After driving 0.2 miles, stay left at the Railroad Crossing warning sign.
After driving 0.2 miles, cross the railroad tracks.
After driving 0.4 miles, you’re at the spectator area.
23.6.4
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 Rd.
• Drive 4.4 miles.
• Turn right onto H. Cooper Black Rec Rd, also known as TT19. (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) that slid into his driveway. The rally will run
much more smoothly if we all make an effort to show some respect on this corner.
Please do all your braking on the pavement before turning onto this dirt road.)
• After driving 1.9 miles you will arrive at a four way intersection that is the
spectator area.
23.7 Directions to Service Areas
23.7.1
Patrick Service
GPS: N34*34.360 W80*02.549
• From Patrick, drive a quarter of a mile south on Route 102.
• Turn left onto Cranford Street.
• Drive 0.1 miles.
• Turn left onto Douglas Street at the T and park on the side of the road.
• The service area is the field on your left.
23.7.2
Cheraw Service
GPS: N34*41.646 W79*54.984
• From Patrick, start heading east on Route 1.
• Drive 9.8 miles then merge with Route 52 / Route 1.
• Drive 2.0 miles and immediately after the railroad tracks turn left onto Warden
Street.
• Drive 0.2 miles and turn right at the T with W. Market Street.
• Drive 0.1 miles and turn left at the light onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway.
• Drive 1.0 mile and just at the Cheraw High School, turn left into S 13 652.
• Head straight back and park on the street. Do not turn left into the control area
and do not turn right into the service area.
23.8 Spectator Area Maps
24 Appendix 1 Itineraries
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24.1 Leg 1 Stage Schedule
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24.2 Road Closure & Official Car Schedule
The rally roads are technically closed all day to civilian traffic.
24.3 Itinerary compared to 2005
2005
TC / SS
0
1
SS1
2
SS2
2A
2B
2C
3
SS3
4
SS4
4A
4B
5
SS5
6
SS6
6A
6B
6C
7
SS7
7A
7B
Location
Section 1
Cheraw
Hwy 1
Hunter Pond 1
Campbell Lake 1
Service A In
Service A (Copper Black)
Service A Out/ Regroup In
Section 2
Regroup Out
Sand Trap
Sextons Pond
Service B In
Section 3
Service B (Copper Black)
Service B Out
Campbell Lake 2
Hunter Pond 2
Service C In
Service C (Copper Black)
Service C Out/ Regroup In
Section 4
Regroup Out
CJ's Loop
Podium Parc Ferme
2006
First
car due
TC / SS
9:00 AM
9:27 AM
9:29 AM
10:02 AM
10:04 AM
10:33 AM
0
1
2
2A
Location
Section 1
Start at Oslo's
Transit
Campbell Lake
Transit
Hunter Pond
Transit
Patrick Service
First Car
Due
9:01 AM
9:21 AM
10:04 AM
10:28 AM
11:13 AM
11:28 AM
12:17 PM
12:19 PM
12:49 PM
12:51 PM
1:54 PM
3
4
4A
5
2:34 PM
2:39 PM
2:41 PM
3:26 PM
3:28 PM
4:05 PM
5A
6
6A
Section 2
Transit
Fire Drill
Transit
Sexton's Pond
Transit
McBee Regroup / Reseed
Transit
Sandtrap Reverse
Transit
Patrick Fuel Only
Transit
Campbell Lake Reverse
Transit
Cheraw Service
Cheraw Regroup
11:27 AM
11:43 AM
12:01 PM
12:38 PM
1:08 PM
1:34 PM
2:20 PM
3:00 PM
4:45 PM
5:00 PM
5:14 PM
5:16 PM
5:36 PM
6:06 PM
7
8
Section 3
Transit
Hunter Pond Reverse
Transit
CJ's Loop
Transit
Cheraw Finish
3:52 PM
4:23 PM
5:00 PM
24.4 Twilight Schedule
According to the U.S. Naval Observatory night will fall at the following times:
Sunset
Civil Twilight
6:05 PM
6:31 PM
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25 Appendix 2 Maps
25.1 Cheraw City Map
25.2 Overview of Leg 1
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25.3 Campbell Lake
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25.4 Hunter Pond
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25.5 CJ’s Loop
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25.6 Sand Trap Reverse
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25.7 Sextons Pond
25.8 Fire Drill
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25.9 Cedar Creek Shakedown
25.10
Special Stages Altitude Graphs
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26 Appendix 3 Road Books
Some directions are located elsewhere:
Directions To
Scrutineering
Fuel Pickup
Shakedown
Section of Rally Guide
16.1.2
10.3
7.2
26.1 Directions from HQ to Start
• Southwest on Market Street / Route 1 for 1.0 mile
• Turn right at Y onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
• West on Route 9 for 0.4 miles
• Rally cars turn right into parking lot for Oslo’s. Service vehicles turn right into
field just past Oslo’s.
26.2 Directions from Start to Patrick Service
• Leave the start and turn left (SE) onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
• Drive 0.4 mile to the light at T with W Market Street
• Turn right onto W Market Street
• Drive 0.15 miles and turn left onto Warden Street
• Drive 0.20 miles and turn right onto Route 1
• Drive 2.05 miles and bear right to stay on Route 1
• Drive 3.27 miles to reach the intersection of Route 1 and Teal Mill Road / Society
Hill Road
• Continue straight driving 5.53 miles to the intersection with Route 102 (the
blinking light) and turn left
• Drive 0.25 miles and turn left onto Cranford Street
• Immediate turn left onto grass field
26.3 Directions from Patrick Service to Cheraw Service
• Exit Patrick Service in the same way the rally cars do, on the northeast side
• Turn left onto Douglas Street
• Drive 0.15 miles and turn right onto Route 1
• Drive 9.72 miles and merge with Route 52
• Drive 2.05 miles and turn left onto Warden Street immediately after crossing
railroad tracks
• Drive 0.20 miles and turn right at T onto W Market Street
• Drive 0.15 miles and turn left onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
• Drive 1.00 mile and turn left onto S 13 652
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26.4 Directions from Patrick Service to All Stages
These directions are supplied for those who need to retrieve a car from the stages. It is
imagined that you will have some sort of map to supplement these instructions.
All of these direction begin the same way.
• Drive off the field and get to the intersection of Route 102 and Cranford. Check
the map in section 5.1.2 if unsure where this is. It is the road upon which the rally
cars enter.
Hunter Pond Start
•
•
•
•
Hunter Pond Finish
Campbell Lake Start
Campbell Lake Finish
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fire Drill Start
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fire Drill Finish
•
•
•
•
•
Sextons Pond Start
•
•
Turn right
Drive 0.25 miles to Route 1
Continue driving 1.61 miles and turn left onto Wire
Road
Drive 0.79 and just after a wacky five way intersection,
turn left onto TT-110
Turn right
Drive 0.25 miles and turn left onto Route 1
Drive 5.09 miles and turn right onto Route 109 / RubyHartsville Road
Drive 0.80 miles and turn right onto TT-10
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 on Teal Mill Road /
Society Hill Road
Drive 4.39 miles and turn right onto H. Cooper Black
Rec Rd. Take this turn EXTREMELY slowly, this is a
quiet zone. Do all your braking on the pavement.
Turn right
Drive 12.88 miles and turn right on Route 145
Drive 1.22 miles and turn left on Wire road
Drive 2.43 miles and turn left onto unmarked road,
through gate
Turn right
Drive 12.88 miles and turn right on Route 145
Drive 1.22 miles and turn left on Wire road
Drive 1.72 miles and turn left onto McBee Fire Tower
Road
Turn right
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Sextons Pond Finish
Sand Trap Start
Sand Trap Finish
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CJ’s Loop Start
CJ’s Loop Finish
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Drive 18.83 miles and turn right on Old Creek Road
Drive 2.02 miles and turn right onto dirt road
Turn right
Drive 15.27 miles and turn right onto Maple Ave
Drive 0.48 miles and turn left onto S 13 935
Drive to bottom of hill and then onto dirt through gate
Turn right
Drive 0.25 miles to Route 1 and turn left
Drive 7.83 miles and turn left on Middendorf Road
Drive 3.44 miles and turn right on Lake Robinson Road
Drive 2.86 miles and turn right just before the railroad
tracks
Turn right
Drive 0.25 miles to Route 1 and turn left
Drive 7.83 miles and turn left on Middendorf Road
Drive 1.59 miles and (just after crossing over the lake)
turn right onto a sandy road.
Drive about 3.28 miles
This actually gets you to an intersection about 0.5 miles
from the finish. The actual finish is not really accessible
with a trailer/heavy rig, but is on your right when you
arrive at this four way intersection.
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 to Route 1 and turn right
Drive 6.55 miles to Teal Mill Road / Society Hill Road
and turn right
Drive 0.55 miles and turn left onto an unnamed road
26.5 Directions from Cheraw Service to All Stages
These directions are supplied for those who need to retrieve a car from the stages. It is
imagined that you will have at least some sort of map to supplement these instructions.
All directions begin the same way:
• Leave service and turn right (SE) onto Route 9 / Chesterfield Highway
• Drive 1.0 mile to the light at T with W Market Street
• Turn right onto W Market Street
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•
•
•
•
Drive 0.15 mile and turn left onto Warden Street
Drive 0.20 mile and turn right onto Route 1
Drive 2.05 miles and bear right to stay on Route 1
Drive 3.27 miles to reach the intersection of Route 1 and Teal Mill Road / Society
Hill Road
After you have completed these, continue with the directions below.
Hunter Pond Start
•
•
•
Hunter Pond Finish
•
Campbell Lake Start
•
•
Campbell Lake Finish
Fire Drill Start
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Fire Drill Finish
•
•
•
Sextons Pond Start
•
Sextons Pond Finish
•
•
Sand Trap Start
•
•
•
•
•
Sand Trap Finish
•
Continue driving another 6.56 miles and turn right onto
Route 102 at the Patrick Blinker
Drive 1.61 miles and turn left onto Wire Road
Drive 0.79 and just after a wacky five way intersection,
turn left onto TT-110
Continue driving another 11.61 miles and turn right
onto Route 109 / Hartsville-Ruby Road
Drive 1.22 miles and turn left onto TT-10
Continue driving another 2.64 miles and turn left onto
Campbell Lake Road
Drive 0.71 miles and turn left onto Old No 1
Turn left onto Teal Mill Road / Society Hill Road
Continue driving another 19.41 miles and turn right on
Route 145
Drive 2.43 miles and turn left onto unmarked road,
through gate
Route 145
Drive 1.72 miles and turn left onto McBee Fire Tower
Road
Old Creek Road
Drive 2.02 miles and turn right onto dirt road
Continue driving another 21.79 miles and turn right
onto Maple Ave
Drive 0.48 miles and turn left onto S 13 935
Drive to bottom of hill and then onto dirt through gate
Continue driving 14.36 miles and turn left on
Middendorf Road
Drive 2.86 miles and turn right just before the railroad
tracks
Continue driving 14.36 miles and turn left on
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•
•
•
•
CJ’s Loop Start
CJ’s Loop Finish
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Middendorf Road
Drive 1.59 miles and (just after crossing over the lake)
turn right onto a sandy road.
Drive about 3.28 miles
This actually gets you to an intersection about 0.5 miles
from the finish. The actual finish is not really accessible
with a trailer/heavy rig, but is on your right when you
arrive at this four way intersection.
Drive 5.95 miles and then turn right onto Camp Coker
Road
Drive 2.06 miles and at T, turn right onto Byrd Road
Almost immediately, bear left to stay on Byrd Road
Drive 0.55 miles and turn left onto an unnamed road
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27 Appendix 4 Drawings and
Layouts
27.1 Registration Floor Map
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27.2 Registration Parking
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27.3 Start Area
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27.4 Finish Area
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28 Appendix 5 Forms
28.1 Sandblast Rally Fuel Order Form
Fuel will be supplied by the Jackson Oil Company and payment will be made via credit
card directly to them. The exact price of the fuel will be set when the ordering deadline is
reached. As an estimate only, as of 1/11/06, the current price per gallon is $7.00 per
gallon. The price charged on the day of the order deadline may be higher or lower. All
competitors will pay the price of the fuel on the day of the order deadline, and the fuel
will be ordered at that time.
Details:
Supplier
Jackson Oil Company, Inc. of Cheraw, SC
Phone
843.537.7080
Fax
843.537.7638
Contact
Allan Anderson
Order Deadline
Friday February 3, 4:00pm
Fuel type
104 octane unleaded
Fuel brand
Sunoco GT Plus
Price
Not yet fixed, probably around seven dollars per gallon
Credit Card Information:
Name
Credit card number
Credit card type
Expiration date
MasterCard
Visa
Security number
Signature
Team Info:
Team contact person
Contact person’s phone number
How many gallons are you buying? (in 5
gallon increments ONLY: 20,25,30,35, etc)
The fuel will only be released to the credit
card holder or people specified on this list.
All parties picking up fuel must show ID.
Please list any additional persons authorized
to pick up your fuel.
Fax this order form directly to Jackson Oil, not to Rally Headquarters.
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28.2 Helicopter Registration Form
POSSIBILITY FOR PATIENT TRANSPORT:
Yes
No
I, the pilot of this registered helicopter, agree to follow the rules notified to me
during Sandblast Rally and agree to attend the briefing.
SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________
DATE
___________________________________________________________
PILOT:
Name
Company
Address
Phone
Email
Mobile phone during the event
Craft’s FAA number
Each helicopter selling spectating tickets to view the rally must pay a $10 per-spectator
fee to Sandblast Rally. This payment must be made in cash at the compulsory Helicopter
Briefing.
Please complete this form and bring to the compulsory Helicopter Briefing at:
200 Powe Street
Cheraw, SC 29520
Friday, February 17th at 10:00pm
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28.3 Sandblast Rally Media Accreditation Form
This form must be sent to Rally Headquarters at least on week prior to the rally in order
to receive a press pass. The deadline is February 18 2006.
Your name:
First
Last
Contact info:
Email
Phone
Emergency Contact
Name & Phone
Your address:
Address
City
State, Zip
Who are you working for:
Publication
Editor
Agency
Circulation
Country
Mailing Address
City
State, Zip
Phone
Please answer these questions:
What racing events have you covered?
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What rallies have you covered?
To complete your application, please include all the items on the checklist:
Enclose the latest edition of your publication.
Enclose a signed letter from your editor assigning you to this rally.
Either enclose a passport style photo, or preferably email one to
kmaphotog@hotmail.com, which will be used to create your press pass.
Printed name
Signature
Date
Send this form to:
Kevin Allen
PO Box 1282
Four Oaks, NC
27524
You may also fax it to 919.553.1404. You must include a cover letter with a large
“Attention Kevin Allen”.
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