Information for the Midnight Sun Rally 14-17^th July 2010

This years rally takes the form of a national competition with an international flavour allowing the opportunity for competitors from both Sweden and overseas to take part.

This year’s rally starts in Jönköping via Trollhättan, Karlstad and finishing in Västerås.

Prelimary programme and approximate times.

Wednesday 14th July, Jönköping (Elmia).

09.00 – 15.00 Scrutineering and control of Historic Rally cars.

12.00 – 15.00 Scrutineering and control of Regularity cars.

17.00             All cars to be in position at the designated place.

17.30             Opening ceremony for The Midnight Sun Rally 2010.

18.00             First car start SS 1 Elmia.

20.00             Welcome buffet for competitors and guests

Thursday 15th July, Jönköping - Trollhättan.

08.00             First car start from Elmia. There will be 3 stages, a pause for lunch and

service, followed by 3 more stages.

16.30             Arrival of first car and service at SAAB Museum, Trollhättan.

19.00             Buffet dinner for competitors and guests close to the SAAB Museum.

Friday 16th July, Trollhättan - Karlstad.

08.00             First car start from Elmia. There will be 3 stages, a pause for lunch and

service, followed by 4 more stages.

17.30             Arrival of first car and service at Färjestad’s Trotting Racecourse.

18.30             First car away on Super Stage with start and finish at Färjestad’s Trotting

Racecourse.

19.00             Buffet for competitors close to Färjestads Trotting Racecourse.

Saturday 17th July, Karlstad - Västerås.

08.00            First car start from Färjestads Trotting Racecourse. There will be 3 stages,

a pause for lunch and service followed by 3 more stages.

15.00            Arrival of first car and service at Västerås.

15.30            First car start from  Super Stage.

15.45            Arrival at the Fish Square, Västerås.

20.00–22.00  ”Mingle” buffet.

22.00            Prize giving ceremony followed by”open bar”.

The number of competitors will be approx., 150, divided into the following categories: Regularity and Historic. The social aspect of such a large event has not been lost on us either! We have therefore chosen shorter rather than longer days of competition in order that competitors/teams will have the opportunity to relax together.

Regularity will start first followed by Historic Rally. Should anyone fail to finish a stage the opportunity to start the following leg will still be available, however a time penalty will be incurred.

Regularity – Midnight Sun Rally 2010

The first 2 classifications, allow you to compete with Regularity and rally cars, manufactured no later than 1981. Competitors are required to compete in all road section , including special stages, as in the Historic Rally. This type of competition places a great deal of responsibility upon the co. driver (navigator). It requires an average speed of 50 kmh be maintained throughout all special stages.

During each stage it is more important to maintain an even tempo rather than high speed. There will be secret time controls during each stage where every second, early or late, will be recorded with one mark per second.

Regularity - classes

Class 1:       Only the car’s original trip meter is allowed to be used

Class 2:       Extra trip meter may be used

Historic – Midnight Sun Rally 2010

Historic rally cars up to and including 1981 compete in classes A1-D4. Cars are divided according to year of manufacture and engine capacity.

Only cars with Appendix-K certification will be allowed to start the rally.

The following classes are included in this years Historic Rally up to 1981

Period E or earlier (before 31.12.1961)

A1           - 1000 cc

A2           1000 cc – 1600 cc

A3           1600 cc +

Period F and G1 (1.1.1962 – 31.12.1969)

B1           - 1000 cc

B2           1000 cc – 1300 cc

B3           1300 cc – 1600 cc

B4           1600 cc – 2000 cc

B5           2000 cc +

Period G2 och H1 (1.1.1970 - 31.12.1975)

C1 up to 1300 cm3

C2 from 1300 cm3 to 1600 cm3

C3 from 1600 cm3 to 2000 cm3

C4 from 2000 cm3 to 2500 cm3

C5 over 2500 cm3

Period H2 and I (1.1.1976 – 31.12.1981)

D1           - 1300 cc

D2           1300 cc – 1600 cc

D3           1600 cc – 2000 cc

D4           2000 cc +

Welcome to one of Sweden’s largest sports and motor sports events of 2010

KAK, Rally Committee