ULTRA4EUROPE in association with TERRAFIRMA
THE GENESIS – COWM QUARRY – ROCHDALE 28-30 APR 2023
EVENT INFORMATION TO DRIVERS AND MARSHALS
Welcome and thank you for entering Round 1 of the ULTRA4 EUROPE 2023 British Championship, The Genesis, 28-30 Apr 2023. All at ULTRA4 EUROPE hope that you have a successful event for both your Team and your sponsors and trust that The Genesis 2023 will test your vehicle preparation, team flexibility and persistence to keep going, will be key to success at the Event and only the fastest and best prepared team will succeed!!!
INTRODUCTION
This is the Driver Final Event information for the first event in the 2023 British Championship Series run by Ultra4Europe and in association with TERRAFIRMA – THE GENESIS – to be held at Cowm Leisure, Whitworth, Rochdale, over the period 28-30 Apr 2023.
This document will give competitors and Service Crews the basic information you will need to get you to the venue and get set up ready to take part in the event. In the case of needing any further information that is specific to your own Team, please contact either Lee Craighead or Chris Bowler at the contact details below.
We would like to thank our sponsors
TERRAFIRMA, ALIVE TUNING, SPIDERTRAX, MAC TOOLS, KENILWORTH, PIONEER 4X4, KIRKBY SIGNS, SJD, YUKON, KING SHOCKS and RAC PARTS for their support in all ULTRA4 EUROPE events.
LOCATIONS
Event Location and full address:
ADDRESS: Cowm Leisure, High Barn Lane, Whitworth, Rochdale, OL12 8XG
WHAT3WORDS co ordinates of site entrance: (stance.fenced.shredder)
Event key locations on site are shown on the2 earth pics below:
EVENT AND LOCAL FACILITES
We are planning showers and toilets on site and (hopefully) a pressure washer system with water for washing vehicles. There will be food catering on site from 1600hrs, Friday 28 Oct 23 - Prizegiving on Sunday 30 Apr 23.
Local Town Facilities:
Fuel Station:
- SHELL PETROL – OL16 2DR
- ASDA Petrol Station – OL12 6XT
Supermarket:
- ASDA - OL12 6XT
- TESCO EXPRESS – In Whitworth town on route to site
Food Outlets:
- Rowlands Fish and Chips – OL12 8QS
Hospital/ Medical:
- Rochdale Infirmary – 0161 624 0420 – OL12 0NB
EVENT SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Event Schedule
The event schedule is set out below: (This schedule is subject to change and details of any changes will be published at Race Registration and on FACEBOOK - ULTRA4 EUROPE Website page).
THURSDAY 27 APR 23
From 1400hrs – Teams can arrive on site and set up
From 1600hrs – Tech and Registration open – Closes 1830hrs
FRIDAY 28 APR 23 - UPDATED SCHEDULE (26/04/23)
0900-1400 hrs Tech and Registration open
1100 - 1200hrs – Driver Briefing followed by Media and Officials Briefings
1200-1400hrs - Course open for pre running
1400-1430hrs – qualifying course available for viewing – (walking course only).
1445hrs – Qualifying Line Up
SESSION 1
1500 - 1700hrs – The Genesis Qualifying sponsored by Mac Tools Kenilworth.
1700hrs – Qualifying ends and course closed.
1800 - 1900 Genesis Super Sprint !
sprint to consist of 1 single run of a desisignated short course, to be completed as quickly as possible, points to be awarded the entire field based on finishing position within your class.
The Super Sprint is optional to all competitors and points are awarded to boost your points within the British Championship.
first place in class 200 points - second 180 points - third 160 points, and so on throughout the class.
SATURDAY 29 APR 23
0700 – 0830hrs - Marshal Briefing and deploy to course locations.
0840 - 0900hrs – Main raceday 1, Heat 1 – Team line up
SESSION 2
0900-0925hrs – Heat 1 – 4600/4800/4900 class race 1 (25mins – 2 laps) ( no joker lap )
0925 - 0945hrs – Heat 2 line up
0945--1010hrs – Heat 2 – 4400 class race 1 (25mins – 2 laps) ( no joker lap )
1010 – 1030hrs – Heat 3 line up.
1030-1100hrs – Heat 3 – 4600/4800/4900 class race 2 (30mins – 3 laps)
1100-1120hrs – Heat 4 Line up
1120 – 1150hrs – Heat 4 – 4400 class race 2 (30 mins – 3 laps).
1150-1300hrs – Break (1 hr 10 mins)
1300 - 1320hrs – Heat 5 line up
SESSION 3
1320-1410hrs – Heat 5 – 4600/4800/4900 class Race 3 (50 mins – max laps).
1410 - 1430hrs – Heat 6 Line up.
1430-1520hrs – Heat 6 – 4400 class Race 3 (50 mins – max laps)
1520 – 1540hrs – Heat 7 line up.
1540-1610hrs – Heat 7 – 4600/4800/4900 class Race 4 (30mins – 4 laps)
1610-1630hrs – Heat 8 Line up.
1630-1700hrs – Heat 8 – 4400 class Race 4 (30mins – 4 laps) .
SUNDAY 30 OCT 22
0745-0845hrs – Marshal briefing and deploy marshals to course locations
0815- 0830 - Drivers Clarification session & questions ( vouluntary )
SESSION 4
0900 - 0920 hrs – Main raceday 2, Heat 9 – Team line up (All Classes )
0930-1045 hrs – Heat 9 – All Classes - 75 minutes , maximum laps, inc 2 (two ) joker laps
1045 - 1215 - 0950hrs –Break
SESSION 5
1215-1235 – Heat 10 line up ( All Classes)
1245-1400hrs – Heat 10 – All Classes ( 75 minutes, max laps, inc two joker laps ).
1400- Course Closed - All team vehicles removed from course area
1500 - Prizegiving - Event HQ
Event Format
The event is a mixed heats format with all U4 classes racing at different times on a similar course. The main course will be used for all classes and there will be changes to the course after certain heats to make driving a different experience.
The main race event will be divided into 5 competitive sessions, 1 on the Friday night, 2 on the Saturday and 2 on the Sunday. Teams are expected to compete in each session - Start order of the subsequent race session is based on the finish order of the previous session. Overall finish positions are based on the Team with the maximum number of complete laps in the fastest time.
The schedule is designed to be fast and flowing – TEAMS MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE TIMINGS and assist Core Team staff and be ready for line up times – Late for line up may stop you racing!!!
There will be elements of the course which must be completed AT LEAST ONCE PER HEAT – called JOKER LAPS – this will apply for all Heats in all classes. These are additional parts of the course will be marked as a loop away from the main course and will return back onto course, more technical in terrain, which certain classes will HAVE to complete ONCE PER HEAT for their laps to count. If these loops are not completed, time penalties will be allocated.
SUBJECT TO ENTRIES the following classes are expected to compete together (this will be confirmed/ modified at the Driver Briefing)
4400 - UNLIMITED/4800 - LEGEND/ WRR in one heat
4500 - Modified/ 4600 - STOCK / 4900 – UTV in one heat.
If classes have 3 or less entries – ULTRA4 EUROPE reserve the right to amalgamate classes.
Event Qualifying – Sponsored by Mac Tools Kenilworth
All Teams will take part in a 2 hour qualifying event as per the schedule, the result of which will give them a start position for Raceday 1. This qualifying event will allow teams to complete as many laps as the session timings allow to get their best time. More details of this qualifying event will be given in the Driver Briefing, as per the schedule.
Raceday 1
During Raceday 1, Teams will take part in class based heats over different course lengths and with varying heat times to achieve either set laps or max lap efforts. Timings and heat details are outlined in the event schedule and more details will be given in the Driver briefing. All complete laps only to count.
Raceday 2
All Teams, will continue on Sunday, to race in class based heats over varying distance/ time to achieve set lap counts or max lap efforts. All Timings and heat details are outlined in the event schedule and more details will be given in the Driver briefing. All complete laps only to count.
TIMING AND RESULTS
All Teams will be timed using the Mt Laps Transponder system. Results will be available on the SPEEDHIVE App accessible from any mobile device.
PRIZES
Overall Event prizes Per Class:
1st placed Team - £500, 2nd placed Team - £250 – 3rd placed Team – £125
The 2023 Season sees additional prizes on top of our usual Overall Class winners :
Team with Fastest lap during the Qualifying session – sponsored by MAC TOOLS KENILWORTH
Overall 1st place Team based on results from the Saturday Main Race Day 1 sessions.
Overall 1st place Team based on results from the Sunday Main Race Day 2 sessions.
ARRIVAL DETAILS AND ADMIN AREA
The venue will be open for competitors to access, from 1400 hrs on Thurs 27 Apr 23.
Each team will be allocated a 10mx10m area in the paddock for pits, parking and camping. All of your team's vehicles and equipment must be contained within your area. The entrant assumes all responsibility for the actions and behaviour of those occupying their paddock area. The organisers accept no responsibility for security on the site. All roads through the paddock must be kept clear at all times.
Due to the size of the site admin area, Teams are requested to understand that we have a lot of teams to fit into a small area. Non essential vehicles and trailers should be parked on a private road, adjacent to the site, which will help to maximise pit space in the admin area. Whilst we understand this may not be ideal, it is a constraint of the site.
There must be no vehicle testing or speeding in the Camping Area, Car Parks or on the Site Access Road.
The following rules apply to the paddock:
Parking & pits areas: 10 kph speed limit for all vehicles at all times
No motorbikes, pit bikes or quad bikes without rider wearing helmets.
All children and dogs to be kept under close control
Grounded BBQ’s and open fires are allowed– firepits contained and under control at all times.
No generators or loud music after 2230hrs
All vehicle servicing to take place on an impermeable groundsheet
All vehicle fluids to be contained and removed by Teams .
All rubbish to be removed completely from site. There will be no refuse facilities on site.
SITE EXIT/ RE ENTRY DURING EVENT
The site will be open from 1400hrs on Thurs 27 Apr 23 to 1800hrs on Sunday 30 Apr 23 . Teams are requested to enter and exit the site using the access road and be mindful that the access road goes through local populated area of WHITWORTH – Please drive slowly and with minimum noise during hours of darkness and be respectful to local population.
DRIVER/CO DRIVER INFORMATION
Team signing on. Tech and Driver Briefings
All competing crews will be required to complete documentation and licence information at the Event Registration Area shown in the plan above. Driver and co-driver must both Sign-On at Registration. Team driver/ co driver will need to present/ confirm the following documents:
Drivers/ Co Driver License NORA 92 Competition License (these can be purchased at the event).
Event registration confirmation and/ or entry details/ late entry on the day can be found here:
https://nora92.com/event/ultra4-europe-british-championship-round-1-the-genesis/
All competing vehicles will be subject to safety checks which will be carried out at the Tech Area at Event HQ shown in the plan above. All vehicles will be subject to ULTRA4 Technical Rulebook as per ULTRA4EUROPE website and the NORA92 Technical rules 2023. The U4 Rule Book and the latest Tech bulletins can be found at:
https://www.ultra4europe.com/rulebook
https://ultra4europe.com/sites/default/files/Technical-Bulletin.docx.pdf
Once signed on and tech inspected, you will be given wristbands which must be worn at all times during the event.
Teams are reminded that all items of personal safety equipment will be subject to Tech Inspection, including fire suits for both Driver/ Co Driver and for re fuelling activities.
Teams are responsible for ensuring they get a timing transponder fitted to their vehicle. Transponder are charged at £25 /event as part of the entry fee or can be purchased as an outright purchase from NORA 92. Transponders must be fitted to the vehicle, in such a location that it has a direct line of sight from mounting position to the ground. Transponders can be tested at the start line once timing keepers are set up.
The Driver briefings will be held as per the schedule above at the Registration/ Event HQ location. Some basic race procedure information is shown below but specific information for the course and event format will be confirmed at the briefing.
RACE COURSE INFORMATION
Pre-Running and recce of Course –
Race course will be available for pre running as per the schedule above and the following rules apply:
Crews must be wearing all safety equipment as per the ULTRA4 EUROPE Tech Regulations 2023, - https://www.ultra4europe.com/rulebook
be harnessed into the vehicle as if ready for racing.
Maximum speed during Pre running – 25mph
Teams can join the course at the START LINE area and must follow the course in the race direction.
Roving Marshals will be located along course.
Further info on Pre running at Driver Briefing.
Course Markings
Qualifying course is marked using WHITE arrows and WHITE boundary tape.
Main Race Course is marked using ORANGE arrows and WHITE boundary tape.
WINCH RALLY RAID course is marked using GREEN arrows and WHITE boundary tape
STOCK/ UTV race course is marked using BLUE arrows and White boundary tape.
Safety
All competing teams must wear helmet, Frontal Head Restraint, fire proof gloves, race fire suit, harnesses and have door nets fitted correctly whenever competing or during Pre-Running. All competing vehicles must have passed Tech Inspection prior to competing.
Flags
ULTRA4 EUROPE use the following flags system:
GREEN Flag denotes race START or GO.
YELLOW Flag denotes slow down, drive with caution, no overtaking and follow marshal directions.
RED Flag denotes STOP immediately, do not overtake vehicle in-front and wait for marshal directions.
CHEQERED Flag denotes race or heat over, slow down and return to Admin area/ follow marshal instructions.
SOS Boards
U4E uses the following safety system whilst vehicles are on live course to swiftly deal with emergencies on course:
If at anytime a Team has to stop on course during a race for a safety/ emergency reasons, they must deploy SOS board, visible from the course direction towards that vehicle to alert other drivers that there is a need for help. First team on scene must STOP and assist. Second Team on scene must get vehicle No., crew name and status and drive to next Marshal location and alert Race Ops of the situation.
If at anytime a Team has to stop for a non emergency reason, they must deploy a OK board on rear of the vehicle in full view of following vehicles. When seen by other teams, there is no requirement to stop and assist.
Marshals and Recovery
There will be marshal locations at various points on course. They are eyes and ears for Race Ops but also the easiest and quickest way for a Team to request assistance. Please follow all marshal directions and decisions.
Recovery will be on hand to remove vehicles stuck, broken down or needing assistance to return to admin area. This will be controlled by Race Ops. Any vehicle using recovery will be deemed as to have had outside assistance. The lap this has occurred on will be voided from the Team lap count.
ADMINISTRATION
Campsite safety
All Teams must be aware of the fire risks associated with Motorsport and the close proximity of Team campsites co-located. All Teams must ensure the following is carried out in their camping area:
Make sure area is kept tidy and free from unnecessary clutter.
Keep all flammable containers tightly sealed and ideally in 1 location within the camp area.
Teams must have at least 1 fire extinguisher within their camping area, 24 hours a day, readily available and its location known to all Team members.
All Team members must have access to a torch at night time so that in the event of a fire anywhere on the camping area, they have sufficient light to escape the location, should they need to do so.
Please respect the location where we are guests at:
Take all litter home and leave nothing on site when departing.
Leave your admin pit location as you found it.
Please keep noise to a minimum during the hours 2300-0700hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS DURING EVENT
Chris Bowler – ULTRA4EUROPE Director – 00447989966740 – chris@ultra4europe.com
Lee Craighead – ULTRA4EUROPE Director - 00447770802599 – lee@ultra4europe.com
