5.4. Where Organisers require Chicanes of alternative design and construction methods to those in Art. 5.1 and Art. 6.1, due to the limitations of the proposed location or requirement to change the course of the Vehicle, these will be considered by means of email application to the ASN with the following information;
a. b. c. d.
Location Proposed number of elements Proposed construction methods Reason for application
5.5. All Chicanes must utilise countdown boards that are blue in colour positioned at 200m and 100m in advance of the Chicane as outlined in App. 23 Drawing 4.
5.6. It is acceptable to position Chicanes on roads narrower than 4.26m in width but as with all road widths it is important that Chicanes are to be positioned in a way that does not force the competing Vehicle off the road in order to enter or exit. Their design must meet the above construction requirements.
5.7. It is recommended that there are no poles, trees, pillars or other hazards at the entry and exit point of the Chicane. If such hazards are positioned at the entry or exit of the Chicane there is to be additional protection added using bales.
6. Bus Stop Chicanes
6.1.‘ Bus Stop’ type Chicanes made of a minimum of one element are to follow the proposed construction methods outlined above. Additionally, it is recommended that there are no poles, trees, pillars or other hazards at the entry or exit point of the Chicane. If these features are positioned at the entry or exit of the Chicane there is to be additional protection added using bales.
7. Recce
7.1. Prior to reconnaissance, Chicanes must be marked on the road using semi-permanent paint that is easily visible in wet weather conditions( white to be the preferred colour). Events are to use a stencil that mirrors the size of the element where safe to do so. A board 100m prior to the location, and / or a sign identifying the first element and the side of the road of entry should also be in position.
8. Approval Process – Closed Road Multi Venue Events only
8.1. Safety Delegate must be provided with Stage Set-up Notes including all Chicane details at least 2 months prior to the Event preferably accompanied by a high quality video indicating the exact location to confirm proposed positioning and construction of Chicanes( subject to Art. 5.3).
8.2. Where changes to Chicanes are proposed following the presentation of Chicane details to the Safety Delegate the Organisers must provide a further high-quality video to the Safety Delegate for their review and approval prior to their arrival on Events.
8.3. On approval of the Safety Delegate the proposed Chicanes can then be approved by the ASN Head of Rallying.
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