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SAFETY CAR SCHEDULE

 

STAGE SET UP - Goes into stage 45 minutes before the first Rally Car and puts in place all the tapes and signage, makes box junctions and puts out barriers etc

 

EVENT STEWARDS - Drive through the stage but only prior to the first running of the stage, they need to know the stages so they can assist the Motorsport UK Steward

 

CAR 000 STAGE/SPECTATOR SAFETY - Travels at a slower non-rally speed and they check the basic setup of the stage, including marshal positions and spectator management. It confirms the stage is ready for the subsequent safety checks.

 

SAFETY DELEGATE DELTA 1 - Drives through 20 minutes before first Rally Car to ensure the public, volunteers and competitors are safe and the event complies with the safety requirements of the governing body Motorsport UK 

 

CAR 00 SAFETY CAR - 15 minutes before first Rally Car the crew reports back on the condition of the stage and any issues that might have arisen since the initial setup was checked. 

 

CAR 0 (Course opening car) - 5 minutes before the first Rally Car starts Car 0 is driven at a near-competitive speed to assess the actual driving conditions and verify that the stage is completely safe for the competitors. The crew provides a final confirmation to rally control that everything is clear. 

 

SWEEPER CAR - Follows after last Rally Car has gone through, Its main purpose is to ensure all competitors are accounted for and assist any that have retired or are stuck on the stage

 

INTERIM CAR - After the final run the sweeper car will go through followed by the Rescue/Ambulance/Recovery, they will be followed by the Interim Car with red lights to open the road and advise the marshals to stand down

 

(If there is a gap of 20 minutes the Interim car will drive through the stage to check all is in order)

 

A Safety Car will be sent into the stage to move residents in and out of the stage as necessary