rally guide - Baja Portalegre 500

October, 28th – 30th
RALLY GUIDE
INDEX
1.
INTRODUCTION / WELCOME
2.
HISTORY
3.
ORGANISER
4.
PROGRAMME
5.
ENTRY DETAILS
6.
INSURANCE
7.
SUPER SPECIAL STAGE – SSS1
8.
SERVICE AND REFUELLING PARKS
9.
MEDIA
10.
ACCOMODATION / RESERVATIONS
11.
CONTROL’S MAPS
12.
WHERE TO SEE THE RACE
13.
GENERAL FACTS AND INFORMATION
1 – INTRODUCTION / WELCOME
Dear friends,
Welcome to the 24th Baja BP Ultimate Portalegre 500, organized again by
Automóvel Club de Portugal.
Celebrating nearly a quarter century of existence, the Portalegre's race can be
considered a true "ex libris" of the off road in Portugal, which can be applied with
any accuracy as the traditional expression "was where it all began!
In reality, as a result of the visionary dynamic of José Megre, the competition
began by winning the status of great challenge for both men and machines, making it an almost
mythical event that, year after year, has continued to evolve in qualitative terms, with the
presence of the most famous national and international off road drivers and teams, on two and
four wheels, with a strong media coverage from all over the world and, above all, always with
thousands of cheering fans along the route, cheering and vibrating with their idols, making this
event a true celebration.
Given the current economic situation and the continuing concern of the ACP with the cost
reduction, the principle of concentrating the Baja BP Ultimate Portalegre 500 in three days of
intense competition was maintained, helping it become more accessible to all competitors as, at
this stage of the season, the budgets are already quite depleted.
We thank the support of our sponsors – BP Ultimate, Câmara de Portalegre e Vodafone – and
the collaboration of de town councils of Fronteira, Gavião, Crato, Monforte, Ponte de Sôr, Sousel,
Alter do Chão, Nisa, Estremoz and Abrantes, and also the support of Monte da Pedra, Tolosa,
Cunheira and Chança, NERPOR, Fercaça, Federação Portuguesa de Caçadores, Lusitano
Ginásio Clube, SNB, Jornal A Bola and Rádio Portalegre.
We had also the basic support of all the elements of the organization, and the special support of
the owners of the farms crossed by the race. This collaboration is the secret of the success and
the longevity of the race.
For all these reasons, we hope that you will be able to join us for the 24th Baja BP Ultimate
Portalegre 500.
Carlos Barbosa
ACP President
2 – HISTORY
Brief History of the Event
The Baja of Portalegre was the first cross country event held in Portugal, in June 1987, based in
Portalegre city.
In fact, Clube Aventura, headed by José Megre, an ex-Dakar Rally driver, had this event in mind since
1983, but it took him almost four years to materialize the idea, since he had to get the help and
authorization from the local authorities. Dr. Miranda Calha, today a member of Parliament and, at that
time Minister of the Sports, was behind this support.
As the non competitive cross country events had started in 1982, also organised by Megre and some
friends under the banner of Clube Todo-o-Terreno, and as some Portuguese drivers were competing in
the Dakar Rally since 1982, (himself one of the works drivers of UMM), Megre had a tremendous success
when he launched the first Baja of Portalegre, which was the starting the Cross Country discipline in
Portugal.
100 cars and more than 100 bikes entered the first Baja Portalegre, which was run under the name Rali
Maratona de Portalegre – sponsored by Finicisa.
The event was run on a circuit of 350 km to be done twice with no stops. Heavy rains and mud made the
event a tremendous challenge for drivers, cars and bikes.
The second and third time editions, held the two following years, had the entries doubled and the same
mud conditions. On the 4th edition, 250 cars and 450 bikes entered, after a memorable 1989 edition
where only 10% of the starters finished!!
Since the first year, the bike race was international and the best riders came to Portalegre. From Serge
Bacou, Thierry Charbonnier, Gilles Lalay, Stephane Peterhansel, David Castera, Cyril Esquirol, Richard
Sainct, Alain Perez, Thierry Magnaldi, etc.. all have participated in the event.
But only in 1995 and 1996, a foreigner rider won (Richard Sainct and Alain Perez).
The Event’s evolution
1987 1st edition of the event under the name Rali Maratona de Portalegre Finicisa. With 2 laps on 350
km itinerary.
1988 2nd edition with 2 laps on a 400 km itinerary (800 Km Finicisa – Portalegre)
1989 The event is run on a single lap of 500 km, under the name – 500 km Cerveja Sagres Portalegre.
1990 On the bikes, the race changed to one driver per bike. Entries rose to 250 cars and 450 bikes and
an identical figure was reached on the following three years!
1997 11ª Baja Galp 500 Portalegre – The event gets a news sponsor and, due to heavy rain, was
shortered to 200 Kms. The main National TV Network – SIC, started a 5 years strong coverage of the
event.
1999 Baja Porta da Ravessa 500 / Portalegre – A new sponsor again and until this date. The Adega
Cooperativa do Redondo, producer of some of the best Alentejo Wines (Porta da Ravessa), became the
main sponsor. For the first time this event was ran on two special stages for cars.
2000 The event did not count for the National Championship due to the TV rights exclusive with SIC
Television.
2001 A 3rd special stage was introduced for the cars, ran Sunday morning. The event is candidate of
the FIA Cup of Bajas.
2002 As a FIA Baja Cup event, the race is re-entered the National Championship, as a “Joker” event.
National TV Station RTP was granted the exclusive TV rights of the event.
2003 Porta da Ravessa wine gives way to a new wine: Anta da Serra, of the same company, took
the name of the event.
2004 Colin McRae made his first race with his new Nissan Pick Up, entered by Nismo.
2005 201 bikes and 133 cars at the start and a great entry from factory’s teams, VW with Carlos Sainz
(first cross country race), Bruno Saby, Jutta Kleinschmidt and Mark Miller, and Mitsubishi, with Luc
Alphand and Hiroshi Masuoka.
Under some heavy rain there was a great race between Sainz, Kleinschmidt and Alphand, and the
winner was the Mitsubishi of Alphand.
2006 211 bikes and 114 cars at the start. Marc Blazquez dominate the race. Only in the first leg Miguel
Barbosa fight for the win, but he had to stop due to a puncture. 3rd was Alexandre Ré – with the new
Nissan Pathfinder. Between the bikes, Mario Patrão won and Luis Engeitado was the fastest of the quad
squad.
2007 Portalegre saw for the third time, Miguel Barbosa and Miguel Ramalho claim victory. In the
motorbikes the local António Maio wins.
2008
144 Bikes and 90 cars at the start. The brand new Pajero Racing Lancer with Stephane
Peterhansel and Jean Paul Cottet wins in its first race. In the motorbikes the local “hero” Antonio
Maio wins again.
2009 Fourth victory to Filipe Campos (auto) and Mário Patrão (moto)
RANKING
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1º António Bayona / José Costa
Mitsubishi Pajero
2º Santinho Mendes / Vítor Mendes
Datsun 1600 SSS
3º Pedro Cortês / Nuno Coelho
UMM V6
1º Carlos Barbosa-Tucha / António Castro
UMM Alter Turbo
2º José Oliveira / Pedro Estácio
UMM Alter Turbo
3º Baptista da Silva / A. Fernandes
UMM Alter Turbo
1º Carlos Almeida / Rogério Almeida
UMM Alter Turbo
2º Francisco Fino / F. Soure
UMM Alter Turbo
3º José Fino / Filipe Fernandes
UMM Alter Turbo
1º Duarte Guedes / Rui Choças
Nissan Terrano V6
2º João Serrano / P. Mendes
Nissan Pick up V6
3º Carlos Leitão / Filipe Campos
Nissan Pick up
1º Carlos Almeida / Nuno Rodrigues da Silva
UMM Alter Turbo
2º Santinho Mendes / Vítor Mendes
Nissan Pick up
3º Luís Dias / Pedro Barradas
Nissan Pick up
1º Tomaz M. Breyner / Jaime Baptista
Nissan Pick-up V6
2º Joaquim Garcia / José Janela
Peugeot Proto
3º Duarte Guedes / José Nobre
Nissan Terrano
1º Tomaz M. Breyner / Jaime Baptista
Nissan Pick up
2º João Vassalo / António Caiado
UMM Alter Turbo
3º António Nunes / M. Sarmento
Nissan Pick up
1º João Vassalo / António Caiado
Mitsubishi Pajero
2º Francisco Esperto / Nuno Barreiros
Nissan Terrano
3º Pedro M. Breyner / Carlos Mateus
Mitsubishi Pajero
1º Joaquim Garcia / José Janela
Renault Proto
2º Luís Sousa / João Glória
Nissan Pick Up
3º Carlos Sousa / Mário Feio
Mitsubishi Pajero
1º Filipe Campos / Pedro Figueiredo
Nissan Terrano
2º Nuno Fontes / Rogério Seromenho
Nissan Pick Up
3º Pedro M. Breyner / Carlos Mateus
Mitsubishi Pajero
1999
1º Santos Godinho / Vítor Jesus
SG Proto
2º Santinho Mendes / José Janela
Seat
3º José Mendes / Paulo Babo
Opel Corsa
1º Filipe Campos / Pedro Figueiredo
Toyota Land Cruiser
2º Rui Sousa / Carlos Silva
Nissan Terrano I
3º António Bayona / Rui Brito
Nissan Terrano II
2009
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
1º João Vassalo / Edgar Condenso
Mitsubishi Pajero
2º Carlos Sousa / João Luz
Mitsubishi Strakar
3º Filipe Campos / Pedro Figueiredo
Toyota Land Cruiser
1º Rui Sousa / Carlos Silva
Nissan Pick Up Navara
2º Santos Godinho / Victor Jesus
Nissan Pick Up Navara
3º Carlos Rolla / Ângelo César Machado
Toyota Land Cruiser
1º Filipe Campos / Pedro Figueiredo
Toyota Land Cruiser
2º Carlos Sousa / Vítor Jesus
Mitsubishi Strakar
3º Nuno Fontes / João Glória
Nissan Terrano II
1º Miguel Barbosa / Miguel Ramalho
Mitsubishi Strakar
2º Luís Dias / Mário Feio
Nissan Pick Up
3º Filipe Campos / Ângelo César Machado
Toyota Land Cruiser
1º Miguel Barbosa / Miguel Ramalho
Mitsubishi Strakar
2º Luís Dias / Mário Feio
Nissan Pick up Navara
3º Thierry Charbonnier / Patrick Antoine
Bowler Wildcat
1º Colin McRae / Tina Thorner
Nissan Pick Up
2º Carlos Sousa / Henri Magne
Mistubishi Strakar
3º Rui Sousa / Carlos Silva
Nissan Pick Up Navara
1º Luc Alphand / Gilles Picard
Mistubishi Evo
2º Jutta Kleinschmidt / Fabrizia Pons
Volkswagen Touareg
3º Carlos Sainz / Andreas Schulz
Volkswagen Touareg
1º Marc Blazquez / Jordi Mercader
Nissan Navara
2º Miguel Barbosa / Miguel Ramalho
Nissan Navara
3º Alexandre Ré / Pedro Ré
Nissan Pathfinder
1º Miguel Barbosa / Luís Ramalho
BMW X5
2º João Ramos / Vítor Jesus
Toyota Rav 4
3º Luís Costa / Pedro Lima
Toyota Land Cruiser
1º Stéphane Peterhansel / Jean-Paul Cottret
Mitsubishi Racing Lancer
2º Filipe Campos / Jaime Baptista
BMW X3
3º Miguel Barbosa / Luís Ramalho
BMW X3
1º Filipe Campos / Jaime Baptista
BMW X3
2º Miguel Barbosa / Miguel Ramalho
BMW X3 CC
3º Ricardo Leal dos Santos / Paulo Fiúza
BMW X5
RANKING - BIKES
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
1º Paulo Marques / Marcos Carvalho – Apríla RX 250
2º António Lopes – Honda CR 250
3º João Lopes - Honda CR 250
1º António Lopes / João Lopes – Honda CR 250
2º José Projecto / Bernardo Villar –Yamaha YZ 250
3º Nuno Carido / Júlio Lopes – Honda CR 250
1º João Lopes – Honda CR 250
2º Gilles Lalay – Suzuki RMX
3º António Lopes – Honda CR 500
1º António Lopes – Honda CR 500
2º João Lopes – Honda CR 500
3º Thierry Magnaldi – Yahama YZ 250
1º António Lopes – Honda CR 250
2º Bernardo Villar – Honda XR 600
3º David Castera – Yamaha YZ 250
1º António Lopes – Honda CR 250
2º Thierry Magnaldi – Yamaha YZ 250
3º Cyril Esquirol – Husqvarna WR 250
1º Carlos Crespo – Kawasaki KX250
2º Paulo Marques – Honda CR 250
3º António Lopes – Honda CR 250
1º Paulo Marques – Honda CR 250
2º Miguel Farrajota – TM Enduro 250
3º Alain Perez – Kawasaki KX 250
1ºRichard Sainct – Honda CR 250
2º Paulo Marques – Honda CR 250
3º Mário Brás – KTM LC4 620
1º Alain Perez – Kawasaki KX 250
2º Paulo Marques – Honda CR 250
3º António Lopes – Husaberg FE 500
1º Miguel Farrajota – TM 250
2º Paulo Ascenso – Honda CR 250
3º Nuno Duarte – Yamaha YR 250
1º Ruben Faria – Yamaha WR 400
2º Pedro Afonso – Honda 250
3º Luís Serra – Yamaha YZ 250
1º Paulo Barbosa – Yamaha YFZ 350
2º Jordi Saborit – Honda TRX 400
3º Paulo Nobre - Honda TRX 400
1º Mário Reis - Honda TRX 400
2º Paulo Nobre - Bombardier GS 650
3º Jorge Esperto - Bombardier GS 650
1º Vítor Santos – Suzuki LT 400
2º José Clemente - Honda TRX 400
3º Paulo Nobre – Bombardier GS 650
1º Jordi Saborit - Bombardier GS 650
2º Vítor Santos – Suzuki LTZ 400
3º Nelson Caxias – Polaris Predator 500
1º João Lopes – Suzuki LTZ 450
2º António Moreira – Polaris Predator 500
3º Pedro Costa – Honda TRX 450
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1º Ruben Faria – Yamaha YZ 400F
2º Pedro Afonso – Kawasaki KX
3º Miguel Farrajota – TM Enduro 250
1º Luís Serra – Yamaha YZ 250
2º Victor Azevedo – Honda CRE 250
3º Pedro Afonso – Kawasaki KX 500
1º Paulo Gonçalves – Honda CR 250
2º Pedro Afonso – Yamaha WR426
3º Sandro Marcos – Honda CR 250
1º Luís Serra – KTM 520 EXC
2º Paulo Gonçalves – Honda CRF 450
3º Valter Martins – KTM 125 EXC
1º Sandro Marcos – Suzuki 250
2º Pedro Afonso – Yamaha WR 450
3º Pedro Barradas – Honda CRF 450
1º Mário Patrão – Yamaha WR 450
2º Paulo Cardoso – Yamaha WR 450
3º Joaquim Norte – KTM EXC 520
1º Mário Patrão – Yamaha YZ 450F
2º António Maio – Yamaha YZ 250 LC
3º Paulo Gonçalves – Honda CRF 450
1º Mário Patrão – Suzuki RMZ 450
2º Ruben Faria – Yamaha YZ 450
3º António Maio – Yamaha YZ 450
1º António Maio – Yamaha YZ 480F
2º Mário Patrão – Suzuki RMZ 450
3º Tomás Neves - Yamaha WR 250F
1º Antonio Maio – Kawasaki KX 450 F
2º Mário Patrão – Suzuki RMZ 450
3º Fernando Ferreira – Yamaha YZ 450 F
1º Mário Patrão – Suzuki RMZi 450
2º António Maio – Kawasaki KXF 450
3º David Megre – KTM EXC.F 250
RANKING - QUAD
2005
1º Rui Fernandes – Honda TRX 450R
2º Pedro Costa – Suzuki LTZ 400
3º Alexandre Oliveira – Suzuki LTZ 400
2006
1º Nelson Caxias – Yamaha YFZ 450
2º Luís Engeitado – Yamaha YFZ 450
3º Simão Correia – Suzuki LTZ 400
2007
1º Vitor Santos – Suzuki LTR 450
2º Paulino Cruz – Suzuki LTR 450
3º João Lopes – Suzuki LTR 450
2008
1º Rui Mendes – Suzuki LTR 450
2º João Peraboa – Suzuki LTR 450
3º João Batista – Suzuki LTR 480
2009
1º Humberto Pinto – Suzuki LTR 450
2º Roberto Borrego – KTM 525 XC
3º João Lopes – Suzuki LTR 450
2008
RANKING - UTV
1º Antonio Val – Dazon 1100 D
2009
1º Jorge Monteiro – Polaris RZR 800
2º João Nascimento / Nuno Soares – Dazon 1100 D
2º Nuno Van Uden / Miguel Chaves – Polaris RZR 800
3 - ORGANIZATION
Contact details:
•
Secretariat
From Monday to Friday - from 10H00 to 18H00, until 28th October (Wednesday)
Automóvel Club de Portugal
Rua Rosa Araújo, 24
1250-195 Lisboa
PORTUGAL
[email protected]
Responsible
Telephone
Secretariat Vanda Marcelo +351219429187
Press office Fernando
+351219429187
Petronilho
•
Fax
E-mail
+351219429192 [email protected]
+351219429192 [email protected]
Rali Headquarters
Note – There will be an advanced secretariat point at the start and finish of the Special Stages.
Key Officials
Organisation Committee
Chairman
Vice-President
Carlos Barbosa
António Mocho
João Passos
Event Manager
Orlando Romana
Stewards of the Meeting
Chairman of the Stewards
FIA Steward
FPAK Steward
Ziad Jamous
Elie Semaan
Horacio Rodrigues
Observers and Delegates
FIA Observer
FPAK Observer
FIA Technical Delegate
FPAK Technical Delegate
Erkki Vuopala
Pedro Cordeiro
Lionel Carre
Luis Cavaco
Senior Officials
Clerk of Course
Assistants Clerk of Course
Pedro Almeida
Orlando Romana
Jaime Santos
Chief Safety Officer
Chief Technical Scrutineer
Chief Medical Officer
CP Controller
Press Officer
Route Supervisor
Route Director
Event Secretary
Events’ Logistic
Service Area
Jaime Santos
Daniel Ribeiro
Dr. Pedro Barradas
Diamantino Nunes
Fernando Petronilho
Orlando Romana
Jaime Santos
Vanda Marcelo
Nuno Santos
João Jordão
Competitors Relations Officer:
Franco da Silva
+351 91 220 15 37
Nuno Lopes
+351 91 220 15 36
Event Officials - Bikes / Quad
Clerk of Course
Assistant Clerk of Course
Chief Security Officer
Scrutineers
Crews' Relations Officer:
Filipe Gaivão
+ 351 919 081 560
José Motaco
Daniel Fernandes
Jaime Santos
Armando Tavares
Nuno Caldeira
Eduardo Botelho
Carlos Silva
Nuno Caldeira
FEDERATIONS CONTACTS
Cars
FIA
FPAK
+ 41 22 544 44 00
+ 351 21 711 28 00
Bike / Quad
FMP
+ 351 21 393 60 30
www.fia.com
www.fpak.pt
www.fmportugal.pt
Security equipments
GPS / GSM
Sentinel
+ 351 91 604 73 87
+ 33 467 27 35 84
[email protected]
[email protected]
4 – PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE (AUTO)
October
27th
October
28th
October
29th
October
30th
10h00 – 20h00
Accreditation (Nerpor)
08h00 – 17h00
08h00
08h00 – 16h00
09h00 – 17h00
09h00 – 18h30
17h30
19h30
20h00
20h30
21h00
08h00
Accreditation
Opening of the Secretariat – Nerpor
Fitting of safety equipments (GPS and Sentinel) – Nerpor
Administrative Checks – Nerpor
Scrutineering of the Cars, Marking and Sealing – Nerpor
Pre-Event Press Conference – Nerpor
1st Steward Meeting – Nerpor
Publication of the Start List – Nerpor
Briefing with the Clerk of the Course and the Organiser – Nerpor
Closure of Secretariat
Opening of the Secretariat
08h00 / 10h00
08h00 / 12h00
14h00
14h30
15h30
15h30
18h00
20h30
06h00
06h30
07h00
11h45
15h15
16h30
17h00
20h00
20h30
22h00
Deliver of the Road Book for Leg 1 – Secretariat
Recce of the Super Special Stage
Start of Leg 1
Starting Ceremony / Start of the Super Special Stage (SSS1)
Arrival of Leg 1
Delivery of the Road Book for Leg 2 - Secretariat
Posting of the Resulto of SSS1 and Starting Order for SS2
Closure of Secretariat
Opening of the Secretariat
Start of Leg 2
Start of SS2
Start of SS3
Arrival of Leg 2
Post Event Press Conference – Nerpor
Podium Ceremony – Nerpor
Posting of the Provisional Results – Nerpor
Prize Giving – Nerpor
Closure of Secretariat
SCHEDULE (MOTO)
October
28th
October
29th
October
30th
11h30
16h00 - 22h00
23h00
07h00
12h00
12h30
14h00
18h00
21h30
07h00
08h35
08h55
14h15
20h30
23h30
Opening of Secretariat (Nerpor)
Beginning of scrutineering (Nerpor)
Posting of the list of crews admitted to start
Opening of Secretariat
Departure of Leg 1
Departure of SS1 (7 km)
Arrival of Leg 1
Posting of the results of Leg 1
Closure of secretariat
Opening of secretariat
Departure of Leg 2
Departure of SS3 (370 km)
Arrival of Leg 2
Prize giving Ceremony
Closure of Secretariat
5 – ENTRY DETAILS
Date
September, 1st
October, 8th
October, 15th
– Entries open
– Entries close at reduced price
– Entries close
The entry form will only be accepted if accompanied by:
• The total entry fee
• Copy of the competitor and drivers licences
For foreign competitors the entry form must be stamped by competitor’s National Sporting Authority (ASN)
or enclose an authorization letter from their ASN giving permission to participate in the event.
The entry form should be sent to:
Automóvel Club de Portugal
Rua Rosa Araújo, 24
1250-195 Lisboa
Portugal
The Baja BP Ultimate Portalegre 500 counts to:
•
•
•
FIA International Cup for Cross-Country Bajas
Vodafone Portuguese Cross-Country Championship
ELF / Mazda Challenge
•
•
•
Bike
Portuguese Cross Country Championship (Moto / UTV Buggy)
Polaris Challenge Trophy
The maximum number of entries will be 250 cars.
Eligible Vehicles
Group T1:
Modified Cross-Country Vehicles
T1.1
T1 4X4 Petrol
T1.2
T1 4x4 Diesel
T1.3
T1 4x2 Petrol
T1.4
T1 4x2 Diesel
Class 11: up to 1600 cc.
Class 12: from 1601 to 3000 cc.
Class 13: from 3001 to 3500 cc.
Class 14: above 3500 cc.
Group T2:
Series Production Cross-Country Vehicles
T2.1
T2 Petrol
T2.2
T2 Diesel
Class 21: up to 1000 cc.
Class 22: from 1001 to 1400 cc.
Class 23: from 1401 to 1600 cc.
Class 24: from 1601 to 3000 cc.
Class 25: from 3001 to 3500 cc.
Class 26: above 3500 cc.
Category 2 Wheel Drive
There will be a two-wheel drive category Group T1.
Moto / Quad
Class - Bikes
M 20
M 21
M 22
M 23
M 41
M 42
M 43
Class - Quads
Q 21
Q 22
Q 41
Q 42
Q 43
UTV 1
UTV 2
Bike 2 strokes
Bike 2 strokes
Bike 2 strokes
Bike 2 strokes
Bike 4 strokes
Bike 4 strokes
Bike 4 strokes
up to 50 cc
up to 125 cc
+125 cc up to 280 cc
+ 280 cc
up to 250 cc
+ 250 cc up to 450 cc
+ 450 cc
Quads 2 strokes
Quads 2 strokes
Quads 4 strokes
Quads 4 strokes
Quads 4 strokes
up to 400 cc
+ 400 cc
up to 400 cc
+ 400 cc
+ 450 cc
UTV-Buggy
UTV-Buggy
with 1 pilot
with 2 pilots
Entry Fees
AUTO
With the organisers' compulsory and optional advertising
(on two panels 50x52 cm)
Renting of Sentinel Equipment (1)
Renting of GPS-GSM (tracker)
Total
Without the organiser's optional advertising
(Increase of 60%)
Up to
Oct – 8
After
Oct – 8
1150 €
1650 €
110 €
260 €
1520 €
110 €
260 €
2020 €
2430 €
3230 €
(1) Sentinel KIT = 130€
Competitors are required to leave a refundable deposit, which will be given back after the return of the
systems in good condition (1250 € for Tracker – GPS/GSM and 500 € for Sentinel)
Included
Insurance of civil liability towards third parties
One service plate
Extra Service Plate
Truck ……………….. 500 €
Auto / Van …………. 250 €
Entries Moto
The entry fees for each vehicle (including the entry, the insurance for civil liability towards third parties
and two Service plates), for requests received until October 8th:
Bike / Quad
UTV-Buggy (1 pilot / 2 pilots)
300
350 € / 400 €
Note: between the October 9th and October 15th, entry fees will be increased by 150 €.
Payment
All payments should be made by swift bank transfer, up to 9th October to:
Account Name
Bank
Account number
NIB
SWIFT
IBAN
– Automóvel Club de Portugal
– BPI
– 3-2673878-000-01
– 0010 0000 26738780001 72
– BBPIPTPL
– PT50001000002673878000172
Note – It is compulsory to send the confirmation of the bank transfer to the fax number +351 21 9429193
Entry will be considered invalid if it is not accompanied by the entry fee.
The organisers will reimburse the entry fees, minus a variable retainer, to those competitors who were
unable to present themselves at the start of the Cross-Country Rally for reasons of "force majeure",
subject to the application reaching the organisers by registered mail. The deduction will be:
- of 25 % of the entry fees for the requests received until 60 days before the administrative checks
- of 50 % of the entry fees for the requests received until 30 days before the administrative checks
- there will always be a deduction of 10% (file fee).
6 - INSURANCE
The entry fees, includes the civil liability insurance towards third parties, according to the law.
Damages to crews / service crews, rally / service cars are not covered by the insurance provided by the
organizers.
The maximum indemnity per accident is limited to 4 800 000 €.
This insurance covers the competitor from the start until the end of the event.
Insurance Company:
Fidelidade-Mundial, SA
Largo do Calhariz, 30
1249-001 Lisboa
Portugal
Telef. +351 213 237 000
Fax +351 213 238 001
7 – SUPER SPECIAL STAGE – SSS1
The Super Special Stage is compulsory for all competitors, with the whole crew on board.
The Super Special Stage will be run on the outskirts of the city of Portalegre.
The Super Special Stage will be held on Friday, 29th October.
The reconnaisance of the Super Special Stage can be done from 8h00 to 12H00, on Friday, 29th October,
on foot, with a bicycle, a scooter or a quad with less than 100cc.
8 – SERVICE AND REFUELLING PARKS
AUTOS – ONLY ONE SERVICE LOCATION AND REFUELLING FOR THE WHOLE EVENT
(NERPOR - Portalegre)
Service A
Service B
after the arrival of Leg 1
after SS2
03H00**
00H30
** Maximum time
** Refuelling is permitted in only one refuelling zone, situated nearly service area in NERPOR or at the
nearby service stations. Refuelling it isn’t permitted in Selective Sectors, Liaisons Sectors and Service
Areas.
Service Áreas and Refuelling Moto / Quads
- After arrival of the Super Special Stage
- On the liaisons before and after SS1
- 4 Service Areas and refuelling Zones
The Bikes need to have a fuel capacity for 85 km (aprox.)
9 – MEDIA
The requests must be sent until October, 22th 2010.
Requested documents
a) An Accreditation Form full filled
b) Name(s) and quality (ies) of the representative(s) who will be covering the event.
c) A formal accreditation request written on the publication’s official letterhead, signed by the
Director of the publication / agency.
d) E-mail and a fax number
e) Photocopy of the National Press Card(s) of the representative(s) who will be covering the
event.
Press Office contacts:
ACP Motorsport
Rua Rosa Araujo, 24
1250-195 Lisboa
PORTUGAL
Tel. 21 942 91 87
Fax. 21 942 91 92
[email protected]
10 – ACCOMODATION - RESERVATIONS
Accommodation reservations can be done through ACP Viagens
www.acp-viagens.pt
Phone +351 213 513 844
Fax: +351 213 156 787
For further information please contact: [email protected]
11 – CONTROL’S MAP
AUTO
START Leg 1
TC START
SSS1 START
SSS1 STOP
5,52
1B
ARRIVAL Leg 1
1C
Service A (NERPOR)
Service OUT - Parc Ferme IN
Leg 1 totals
LOCATION
1D
2
SS2
2A
2B
START Leg 2
TC START
SS2 START
SS3 STOP
Service IN
Service B (NERPOR)
Service OUT - Refueling IN
Refueling OUT - Regrouping
IN
2D
2E Regrouping OUT
3
TC START
SS3 SS3 START
00:15
5,86
5,86
00:30
5,86
11,38
03:00
-
09:40
09:55
10:00
10:05
10:35
13:35
5,52
12,93
141,59
141,59
7,07
7,07
Time
SS4 STOP
3B
ARRIVAL Leg 2
Leg 2 totals
378,20
Leg 1 - SSS1
Leg 2 - SS2 + SS3
Total
1st Car
06:30
06:45
06:50
08:35
08:50
00:15
5,86
20,00
0,10
7,07
7,07
141,59
5,86
161,59
0,10
0,00
0,00
00:20
09:40
7,30
7,30
00:15
11:25
11:40
11:45
00:15
00:30
09:20
236,61
3A
*
*
18,45
Day 2 - Saturday, October 30
Liason
SS km
Total km
Km
TC
2C
5,52
7,07
7,07
5,52
7,07
7,07
1st Car
Section 1
0
1
SS1
1A
Time
Section 2
LOCATION
236,61
-
5,86
33,26
5,86
411,46
00:30
TOTALS
SS
Ligação
5,52
12,93
378,20
33,26
383,72
46,19
Total
18,45
411,46
429,91
14:45
15:15
*
% SS
29,9%
91,9%
89,3%
Section 3
TC
Day 1 - Friday, October 29
Liason
SS km
Total km
Km
BIKE
Start LEG 1
TC Start
SSS1 START
SSS1 STOP
Arrival LEG 1
LEG 1 totals
TC
1C
2
SS2
2A
2B
Location
Start LEG 2
TC Start
SS2 START
SS2 STOP
Arrival LEG 2
LEG 2 Totals
LEG 2 - Saturday, October 30
Ligação
SS km
Total km
km
0,10
0,10
7,07
7,07
356,24
356,24
5,86
5,86
356,24
13,03
369,27
TOTALS
SS
Liaisons
LEG 1 - SSS1
Totals
Time
1st Moto
2:00
12:00
12:25
12:30
12:35
14:00
Tempo
1st Moto
0:20
0:20
1:30
8:35
8:55
9:00
13:20
14:50
% SS
5,52
14,34
12,69
43,5%
LEG 2 - SS2
356,24
13,03
369,27
96,5%
Totals
361,76
27,37
381,96
94,7%
12 – WHERE TO SEE THE RACE
To be announced at www.bajaportalegre500.com
13 – GENERAL FACTS AND INFORMATION
Traffic regulations in Portugal and Spain
Maximum speed limit (1)
- Cities and built-up areas
- One lane carriageway
- IC (Complementary Itinerary)
- IP (Main itinerary)
- Dual carriageway with motorway characteristics
- Motorway
(1) Except where a lower speed is indicated
50 km/h
90 km/h
90 km/h
90 km/h
100 km/h
120 km/h
Section 1
0
1
SS1
1A
1B
Location
Section 2
TC
LEG 1 - Friday, October 29
Liaison
SS km
Total km
km
0,10
0,10
7,07
7,07
5,52
5,52
7,17
5,52
14,34
12,69
→ In Portugal we drive on the right
→ Exceeding the maximum speed limits may result in the withdrawal of the driving licence, in addition to
a cash sanction
→ It is expressly forbidden to drive in Portugal with an alcohol level in the blood equal or superior to 0.50
gr/l. Authorities may decide the immediate immobilization of the vehicle.
→ It is compulsory for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts at all times.
→ It is forbidden to use the mobile phone while driving.
Petrol Stations
Most petrol stations are open between 8 am and midnight. In the big cities, motorways and dual
carriageways service stations are open 24 hours a day.
City / Town
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Gavião
Fronteira
Address
Schedule
Galp – Av. da Extremadura Espanhola
Cepsa – Av. da Extremadura Espanhola
Galp – Av. D. Nuno Álvares Pereira
Repsol – Alameda 25 de Abril
Galp – Fronteira
07h00 / 00h00
07h00 / 23h00
07h00 / 22h00
08h00 / 21h00
08h00 / 21h00
Price
Portugal
Diesel (fuel)
1,18 €
Petrol 95
1,35 €
Petrol 98
1,46 €
Rent-a-Car
It is possible to rent a car in all major cities and at Lisbon airport.
Conditions
It is compulsory to show an identity card (EU citizens) or valid passport (other nationalities), green card.
Driver must be aged over 25 (it is acceptable drivers aged 21 if their driving licence has already 2 years).
Insurance is compulsory.
Rent-a-Car - Companies
Name
Contact
Avis
800 20 10 02
Europcar
21 840 11 63
Budget
808 25 26 27
Hertz
219 426 300
Weather
In October the climate in Portalegre is typically autumn: increasing humidity and rain periods.
The weather is usually unstable; mornings are foggy while afternoons are sunny and clear, though some
showers can occur.
Consider wearing warm clothes in cooler evenings and by night, when temperatures get much lower.
For further information visit www.meteo.pt
Sunrise and Sunset
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
2010 / 10 / 28
2010 / 10 / 29
2010 / 10 / 30
07h09
07h10
07h11
17h17
17h16
17h15
Banks
CITY / TOWN
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Fronteira
Gavião
BANKS
TELEPHONE
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Santander / Totta
BES
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Caixa Geral de depósitos
+ 351 245 339 100
+ 351 245 300 080
+ 351 245 330 023
+ 351 245 604 167
+ 351 241 632 166
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 08h30 – 15h00
Credit Cards and ATM Cash points
Most establishments accept credit cards. Cash points (ATM) can be identified by an MB sign.
Emergency Useful Numbers
TELEPHONE
SOS Nacional SOS
Ant Poisoning Information Centre (24h)
Portalegre
HOSPITALS
Portalegre
GNR
POLICE
GNR
PSP
112
808 250 143
+351 245 301 000
+351 245 301 105
+351 245 302 380
+351 245 331 647
+351 245 300 620
Táxis
City
Portalegre
Portalegre
Portalegre
Telephone
+351 245 202 375
+351 245 204 694
+351 245 201 380
Distances
From – To
Lisboa → Portalegre
Portalegre → Castelo de Vide
Portalegre → Crato
Portalegre → Monforte
Portalegre → Alter do Chão
Portalegre → Gavião
Portalegre → Estremoz
Portalegre → Sousel
Portalegre → Elvas
Portalegre → Caia (Spanish Border)
Distances
230 km
20 km
23 km
30 km
34 km
56 km
57 km
58 km
64 km
67 km
Towing Services
CITY / TOWN
ACP REBOQUES
Reboques Picado
Reboques Mário
TELEPHONE
+ 351 21 924 91 03
+ 351 933 435 403
+ 351 916 870 097
PORTALEGRE
The Northern Alentejo - Portalegre - is almost a mythic region, a region where time is time. Reality lies
here, waiting to be unveiled, in the endless plains and mountains, in the water that entertains and cures,
in the great open spaces of nature or in those built by man both for ancient wars and for peace.
Authenticity lies here, in the nobility that our forebear's lent to the stones of the dolmens and menhirs, to
the armorial bearing of the manor houses and to the unique flavours generated in secret in the ancient
convents and wineries. The truth also lies here, in the festival and the fair, in the music, the dancing and
in the local art, where tradition is maintained.
The city of Portalegre, with about 16000 inhabitants, grew up mainly from the 16th century on, moment
when Portalegre became town and bishopric. Also the economical progress, result of the agriculture,
trade and industry, took some noble and bourgeois families to the new town, where they built houses with
some charm and greatness.
The places to visit are open every day, except Mondays; the schedules are similar (9h30 -12h30 /14h –
18h).
SIGHTSEEING
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The Cathedral, built in 1556, suffered important decoration changes between 1737 and 1798 and
exhibits beautiful tile panels and paintings.
The Manufacture of Tapestries of Portalegre (the visit should be booked in advance) is the place
where the ex-libris of Portalegre is made. The tapestries of Portalegre are unique because of the
stitch that is used, a detail created by Manuel do Carmo Peixeiro at the middle of last century. This
stitch, known as Stitch of Portalegre- allows the extraordinary resistance, ability of expression and the
amazing draw’s interpretation that characterizes the tapestries of Portalegre.
The Municipal Museum (closed during 2007) displays religious art and wonderful collections of
Portuguese ceramics; the House Museum of José Régio has religious art and folk art objects; the
Tapestries Museum Guy Fino presents the ex-libris of Portalegre – reproductions of contemporary art
made in wool.
The Castle, built by order of the king D. Dinis in 1290 to defend this border area, has now a different
use: a wood structure, signed by the Architect Cândido Chuva Gomes, unites the towers and
presents a museum, an exhibition room and a restaurant.
Known as the city of the seven convents, nowadays we can visit two: the Convent of St. Claire
(occupied by the Public Library) and the Monastery of St. Bernard (occupied by the National Guard
School). This monastery was founded in 1518 by Jorge de Melo, a bishop whose mausoleum is a
sumptuous masterpiece done in marble.
TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS
Popular sweets: boleimas (bread’s dough with cinnamon and sugar), bolo finto (a cake flavoured with
anise) and almonds of Portalegre (almonds covered with sugar).
Conventual sweets: the nuns of the convents of St. Claire and St. Bernard started the art of to do sweets,
such as rebuçados de ovos (egg yolk with sugar, covered with sugar glace), manjar branco (rice floor
with milk), lampreia (almond, egg yolk and sugar), queijo dourado (almond, pumpkin and sugar).
In the other hand, Portalegre displays a set of traditional quality products with Protected Designation of
Origin, like the apple of Portalegre (I.G.P.), the Cherry of St. Julião (I.G.P.) and the Portalegre’s
sausiches (D.O.P.).
LEISURE
The region of Portalegre offers a variety of activities among which you are sure to find the right one for
you.
A hike through the Serra de São Mamede along footpaths marked out and provided with information is a
true privilege. Trips by bike or four wheel motorcycles provide full scope for the spirit of adventure that
lives within us all. Horse rides are another possibility at many rural tourism centres and at the
Portalegre’s Equestrian Centre. There are many dams - Apartadura, Póvoa, Caia, Maranhão and
Montargil – that you can use for sport. Some mountains are excellent to the practice of hiking and rappel.
Places where to eat
A Gruta – +351 245 201 402
O Álvaro (Urra) – +351 245 382 283
Solar do Forcado – +351 245 330 866
Tomba Lobos – +351 245 331 214
Martinho (Ribeira de Nisa) – +351 245 341 323
Escondidinho – +351 245 202 728
Tapas (Mercado Municipal) – +351 93 933 28 19