RULES & REGULATIONS

The Valley Run is a First of Its Kind Drag Race that will be Run at Aamby Valley, Lonavla on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2012.

This event will run in accordance with the International Sporting Code of the FIA (and its appendices) and the NCR of FMSCI - the ASN of the FIA in India, and these Supplementary Regulations.

Name of the event: THE VALLEY RUN

Organizers:

Elite Octane Inc.

In Association With:-

Seventh Gear Customs

FIA: Federation Internationale de l'Automobile

FMSCI: The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India


PROGRAMME

  Description Venue Time and Date
A Entries open   21st December
B Closing of entries Seventh Gear Customs: February 15th
C Document Verification Seventh Gear Customs: February 26th
D Pre-event scrutiny of vehicle Seventh Gear Customs: February 28th
E 2 wheelers Compulsory Rider’s Briefing Seventh Gear Customs: February 28th
F 4 wheeler’s Compulsory Driver / Rider Briefing Seventh Gear Customs: . February 28th
G 2 W Practice Aamby Valley March 1st
H 4 W Practice Aamby Valley March 1st
I 2 wheeler’s Start of Drag Aamby Valley 2nd March
J 4 wheeler’s Start of Drag Aamby Valley. 2nd March
K Prize Distribution Aamby Valley 3rd March

General Conditions

Event Status: OPEN

FMSCI Permit No.: ( Applied For )

TRACK

  • Surface                 : Tarmac
  • Place                    : Aamby Valley City Air strip
  • Length of Track    : 404 Meters
  • Braking Distance  : 600 Meters

TRACK

Fire extinguisher every 100 Mts. also at start, finish, parc ferme and parking areas.

Accident

One tow truck And One Flat Bed at the start.

Medical

  • Two ambulances equipped with doctor and paramedic placed at mid point.
  • Temporary Medical Centre on site
  • One Helicopter – Paramedic Team to airlift casualties if any to Hospital.
  • Multi-Specialty hospital, situated at about 35 Minutes Via Air Lift from event site.

Eligible Competitors

Any competitor who has the following documents is allowed to participate in this event.

  • Valid driving license
  • FMSCI Competition license
  • Minimum grade is an FMSCI Club sport Licence for Drag racing @ OR a valid National Racing Licence
  • Personal Accident Policy with High Risk & Hospitalization plan for minimum of Rs.4,00,000/- Table Three or above/- for motor sports
  • Proof of Import and Duty Paid for Foreign Cars.

Sponsorship Stickers of Event Sponsors is Mandatory to be carried by competitors, Failure to comply will lead to disqualification without refunds.

The Event Details – Categories Cars

CATEGORIES AND FEES 4WD

Indian and Foreign Cars Stock
  1. 1400 – 2000cc ( 5000 per Entry )
  2. 2000 – 2500cc ( 5000 per Entry )
  3. 2500 – 3000cc ( 5000 per Entry )
  4. 3000cc Upwards ( 7000 per Entry )

Indian and Foreign Cars Modified
  1. 1400 – 2000cc (5000 per Entry)
  2. 2000 – 2500cc (5000 per Entry)
  3. 2500 – 3000cc (5000 per Entry)
  4. 3000cc upwards (7000 per Entry)

Stock Category - Car
Exhaust Modification allowed after the first chamber
Air Filter Modification allowed as long as the location and the chamber are the same.

Modified Category - Car
Anything more than the above.

  • Entries shall be accepted on a "first come first served" basis only.
  • Minimum number of entries for each class is 4.

The Event Details – Categories - Bikes

CATEGORIES AND FEES 2WD

  1. 250 – 350cc (Rs 3500 Per Entry)
    1. 2 Stroke
    2. 4 Stroke
  2. 650 cc – 750cc (Rs 5000 Per Entry)
  3. 750 – 1000 cc (Rs 5000 Per Entry)
  4. Open Class (Rs 7000 Per Entry)
  5. Cruiser Class (Rs 5000 Per Entry)

Stock Category – Bikes:
Exhaust Modification allowed – Restricted to Slip-ons
Stock Replacement Filter allowed.

Modified Category – Bikes:
Anything more than the above.

  • Entries shall be accepted on a “first come first served” basis only.
  • All categories would be further subdivided between Stock & modified – depending on the number of entries received.
  • Minimum number of entries for each class is 4.
NOTE: A LATE ENTRY FEE of Rs 2500/- per Entry will be charged for entries received after the normal closing date/time of entries mentioned in the Official Programme.

FORMAT OF DRAG BATTLE:

4 starters or less

The event will be cancelled or amalgamated to higher class.

5 – 9 Starters

All competitors will compete in the Qualifying session of 2 sprints in which time will be taken to determine the fastest 4 cars/bikes for semi-final.

10 starters above

All competitors will compete in the Qualifying session of 2 sprints in which time will be taken to determine the fastest 8 cars/bikes for quarter and semi-final.

Quarter/Semifinal and Final

To be determined by a knock out system of running 2 cars/bikes at the same time with the winner of each sprint proceeding to the next round.

Pairings

In an attempt to reward the quicker of the qualifier, pairings after qualifying will be based on qualifying elapsed times as per at attached ladder.
The first alternate will be positioned to race the slower of the opponents the Second alternate will race the next slowest car/bike and so on.
Once qualifying has been concluded and a ladder has been established, pairings will not be changed.

NOTE: A LATE ENTRY FEE of Rs 2500/- per Entry will be charged for entries received after the normal closing date/time of entries mentioned in the Official Programme.

Entries shall be accepted on a “first come first served” basis.

Minimum number of entries for each class is 4.

If insufficient entries are received for a class, the class may be cancelled or merged with the next higher class.

A separate entry form is to be completed for each round.

All completed entries must reach the organizer before the closing date and time, failing which they may be deemed null and void.

By the very fact of signing the entry form, the entrant as well as the driver submit and bind themselves to resort to the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the NCR of the FMSCI and these supplementary regulations.

By the very fact of signing the entry form, the entrant as well as the driver submit and bind themselves to resort to the International Sporting Code of the FIA, the NCR of the FMSCI and these supplementary regulations.

Each participant shall be given 2 mechanics passes per car entered. Photographs for the pit crew should be presented at the time of documentation; failure to do so will result in pit crew being denied entry into the paddock.

Entry fees or part thereof will be refunded only in the following circumstances:

  • If any entry is not accepted – 100%
  • If the date of the meet is altered – 100%
  • If the meet is cancelled – 100%

The Entrant should produce original copies (photocopies are to be sent along with the entry form) of the following for inspection at the time of submitting the vehicle for scrutiny and administrative checks:

  • High Risk personal Accident Insurance (Min. Rs.4,00,000/-) valid on DRAG DATES COMPULSORY
  • Driving licence - COMPULSORY
  • FMSCI Competition licence - COMPULSORY
  • Copy of licence to be handed over at the time of entry or license number confirmed by FMSCI - COMPULSORY
  • 4 Passport size photographs of the competitor – COMPULSORY
  • Copy of Registration book to be handed over at the time of entry – COMPULSORY
  • Authority letter from the owner if the driver is not the owner of the Vehicle.-COMPULSORY
  • For foreign cars the competitor must produce the R/C Book / legal import documents.

All the above documents shall be valid for both the days of the event. Competitors are required to carry all the above documents throughout the event.

The administrative checks of these documents have to be completed to be eligible to enter into paddock area.

All Drivers and Entrants participating in the event undertake, on behalf of themselves, their employees and agents, to observe all the provisions of the International Sporting Code (the Code), the NCR of the FMSCI applicable and these Supplementary Regulations.

Entrants, Drivers, assistants and guests must at all times wear the appropriate identification credentials that have been handed to them by the Organisers.

Each Car must carry the competition number and the advertising stickers provided by the Organisers when it reports for Scrutiny. The details of where to put the advertising stickers and the competition number will be given on date and time noted in the official programme of each round.

All drivers must comply with the minimum following regulations:

  • Minimum ISI standard Helmet
  • Long pants/Jeans
  • Shoes

It is also recommended that all drivers use:

  • Fire resistant clothing
  • Driving gloves

The first three cars in each category will be subject to compulsory post event scrutiny. Other finishers will be held in parc ferme and can only leave on the approval of the organiser. The participants must come prepared with their own mechanics at the time of Scrutiny.

APPAREL

Each member of a participant crew must be fully attired when present in the staging, starting and competition areas of the race track. Shoes are mandatory. Shorts, bare legs, tank tops, or bare torsos are prohibited when driving in any class. See Class Requirements.

APPEARANCE

Vehicles participating in drag racing events must be presentable in appearance at all times; those considered improperly prepared may be rejected by the scrutineer. The appearance of personnel attending contestant vehicles is equally important, and is subject to the same considerations

The competitors are allowed to carry any other kind of advertisements on their car provided that:

  • it is authorized by the National laws and FMSCI regulations
  • it is not likely to cause any offense
  • it is not political or religious in nature
  • it does not encroach upon the space reserved for plates, competition number and organisers stickers
  • It does not interfere with driver vision.
  • Compulsory stickers as provided by the organisers must be affixed before scrutiny and must remain affixed throughout the event.


The Valley Run entry form The Valley Run indemnity form