The competition is governed by rules and regulations and in accordance with national requirements as laid down by the Motor Sports Association of Sweden (SBF), together with information contained in this invitation and future bulletins.

Responsibility. Competitors in the rally compete at their own risk. FIA, Swedish Motor Sport’s Association, organising clubs including competion leaders and officials accept no liability for damage to competitor’s personal belongings and/or personal injury to competitors during the duration of the competition.

Competitors as a result of their application to compete, have agreed to the publication of personal information in the organisers data register and, within the parameters of the organisers activity, regardless of media type, allowed their names to be published.

1  ORGANISER-TOWN-DATE

KAK, The Royal Swedish Automobile Club. Start Jönköping Wednesday 14^th July to Västerås – Saturday 17^th July 2010.

2  ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Per Carlsson, Lars Mattsson, Janne Rydh, Roger Turesson, Kerstin Linden, Mikael Persson, Lars Gren, Thomas Kvant.

Competitors Relations: Björn Larsson + 46 (0)70-5545102

Press Officer: Håkan Toner + 46 (0)70- 5210335

3  CLERK OF THE COURSE

Lars Mattsson + 46 (0)70-3099393

4  CHIEF SCRUTINEER

Conny Johansson + 46  ( 0)70-7273763

5  CHAIRMAN of STEWARDS

Bo Swanér + 46 (0)520-48 11 90

6  STEWARDS

Torbjörn Johansson

7  SCRUTINEER

Ralf Pettersson

8  ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Börje Lagerqvist

9  FORM OF COMPETITION

A national historic rally according to SBF:s historic rules and regulations. Course length ca 1050 km of which ca 155 km SS, is comprised of 20 special stages on gravel roads without notes. The  competition comprises 3 legs with 2 overnight stops and is driven in accordance with the road book. Re-seeding after each leg.

Class 3 - 19 seedings together after leg 1 with the best placed competitor starting first after regularity followed by remaining competitors in start order according to the overall list.

10  LOCATION OF COMPETITION - TOWN

Start at Elmia, Jönköping 14^th July. Finish at Västerås 17^th July.

Telephone number during competition + 46 (0)709 103515.

11  Preliminary Time Table

Testing/training on roads designated for the Midnight Sun Rally is strictly forbidden after publication of this invitation.

Starting interval 1 minute. Intermittent start times apply.

Intermediate scrutineering after each leg finish with final scrutineering at the finish in Västerås.

12  COMPETITORS-LICENCE CLASSIFICATIONS-EXCLUSION

The competition is open to all Swedish A, B and C drivers and navigators holding current licenses for 2010 as well as overseas competitors holding current EU licenses. Maximum number of starters for Regularity and Historic Rally is 165 entrees.

Exclusion:
Should further exclusion be required the organisers reserve the right to do so.

13  VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION-ORDER OF STARTING

Vehicles in the Historic Rally, the Midnight Sun Rally compete in classes 3-19.

Vehicles class A1-D4 must be certified as historic vehicles according to HTP (Historic Technical Passport). The HTP document must presents at the scrutineering.

Period E and earlier (before 31.12.1961)

Class 3: A1 up to 1000 cc

Class 4: A2 from 1000 cc to 1600 cc

Class 5: A3 over 1600 cc

Period F and G1 (1.1.1962 - 31.12.1969)

Class 6: B1 up to 1000 cc

Class 7: B2 from 1000 cc to 1300 cc

Class 8: B3 from 1300 cc to 1600 cc

Class 9: B4 from 1600 cc to 2000 cc

Class 10: B5 over 2000 cc

Period G2 and H1 (1.1.1970 - 31.12.1975)

Class 11: C1 up to 1300 cc

Class 12: C2 from 1300 cc to 1600 cc

Class 13: C3 from 1600 cc to 2000 cc

Class 14: C4 from 2000 cc to 2500 cc

Class 15: C5 over 2500 cc

Period H2 and I (1.1.1976 - 31.12.1981)

Class 16: D1 up to 1300 cc

Class 17: D2 from 1300 cc to 1600 cc

Class 18: D3 from 1600 cc to 2000 cc

Class 19: D4 over 2000 cc

If less than 3 entries, in any one class, are received prior to the closing date for entries the organisers reserve the right to combine the class concerned with the next highest class.

STARTING ORDER: 1 (Regularity), 2 (Regularity) Historic Rally in seeded starting order of the Midnight Sun Rally.

14  ADVERTISING

The organisers reserve the right, under Swedish Motor Sport’s Association’s (SBF:s) regulations to affix advertisements to the front doors, front fenders and visors above the windscreens, of competitors vehicles. No other form of advertisement is to be posted on the vehicle or on any advertising area designated by the organisers until final scrutiny and prize giving is over. Organiser’s advertisements may not to be removed during the competition. Exemption from this may be obtained at time of administrative check-in and at a cost of SKR 9000.00 (excluding vat). This does not apply to advertisements posted on start numbers.

15  TEAM COMPETITION

Not included.

16 SPECIAL REGULATIONS

Tyres according to Appendix K. Competition tyres for asphalt are not allowed.

English arrow marks apply. International signs. Timekeeping to 1/10 (one tenth) of a second.

Re-start: Any driver failing to finish a stage during the competition will be afforded the opportunty of starting the following days stage, after normal scrutineering and with a time penalty of 5 minutes per special stage (SS) that the driver failed to complete. A minimum of 5 minutes to be applied based upon the fastest time in the driver’s car/cc class. The same applies to those who were excluded because they arrived late to a time control. Reporting of re-start to Rally Information according to time table. However, retirement during the final stage will result in exclusion. 

17  ENTRANCE FEES

Entrance fee SEK 13.500: - incl. vat. See point 18.

Bank giro nr: 5515-4371 Midnattssolsrallyt

Payment from outside Sweden:

Kristianstads Sparbank

Swift code: SWEDSESS
IBAN nr: SE91 8000 0831 3950 3107 1383
Midnattssolsrallyt

Please provide driver’s name, license details and vehicle class at time of payment.

The following are included in the entrance free: 

1 road book

1 programme including map

Rally plates, start number for competing car

1 service pack containing program, map, service/road book, service plates.

14/7 Welcome buffet for driver and co-driver.

Lunch for driver and co-driver at rest places Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Dinner for driver and co-driver at evening Thursday and Friday.

Prize giving ceremony and dinner for driver and co-driver.

2 plaques depicting the Midnight Sun Rally 2010.

Midnight Sun Rally offer Teams a packet with entry fee, hotel, extra welcome buffet lunch, dinner and price giving information at: www.midnattssolsrallyt.com

18  ENTRY APPLICATION, Date Time

19  POSTPONEMENT

With the stewards consent the organisers reserve the right to postpone the competition.

20  PRIZES - POINTS - PRIZE GIVING - DIFFERENTIATING

For every 4 competitors in any one class, one prize will be presented. Prizes not collected will be retained by the organiser.
In the event of a tie, finishing times for SS1, SS2 etc., etc., will decide the winner.

21  CANCELLATION

With cancellation of entry kindly advise Result Service, Lars Gren + 46 (0)70-5339834. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

50% of the paid entry fee will be returned following cancellation of entry after 18.00hrs. On 11 .May 2010. Cancellation after 18.00hrs. On 16 June 2010 will result in loss of paid entry fee.

22  INFORMATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Per Carlsson  +46  (0)708-80 23 35, weekdays 09.00-16.00hrs.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Technical information/questions: Conny Johansson + 46 (0)70-7273763.

Video filming for commercial use will only be allowed after consultation and approval of the competition organisers.

Extra places for welcome buffets, lunches, dinners prize giving with dinner can be ordered at  www.midnattssolsrallyt.com.

23  DISPENSATION

Application for dispensation from speed restrictions on special stages (SS) has been made to the County Council (Länsstyrelsen).

24  FUEL – SERVICE

Access to fuel is available along competition stages. Service regulations are to be followed. Designated service areas will be notified in advance. Environmental regulations for service, in accordance with the Swedish Motor Sport’s Association’s (SBF:s) national regulations, apply and are to be followed. 

25  REST PLACES

2 overnight stops plus 3 lunch breaks 45–60mins.

26  RESPITE AND MAXIMUM TIMES

According to SBF’s regulations: max 15 minutes  between 2 time controls, max 30 minutes per leg  or max 60 minutes for the entire competition.

27 INFORMATION BOARDS

During competion, results and messages will be posted at Rally Information at the start of each leg, breaks for lunch, pauses and overnight stops between legs.

28  TELEPHONE NUMBERS DURING THE COMPETITION

Deputy Clerk of the Course Janne Rydh:  + 46 (0)70 – 052 47 50

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