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WARNING!
MOTORSPORTS COULD BE DANGEROUS
Even if the organizers took all the reasonable precautions,
unforeseeable accidents can occur. Knowing these facts, you
attend the rally at your own risks.
NEW ITINERARY FOR THE SPECTATORS
Since the events of the 9/11/2001, many changes have
affected the way insurances and risk management are dealt
with. Rally did not escape these measures and the insurance
companies that cover rally events in Canada have tightened
their security requirements. The Canadian Association of Rally
Sport (CARS) had to create a safety plan applicable to all the
rally events in Canada. Because of new standards that require
a perfect control of all the spectators who attend rally
stages, it became impossible for our organization - due to
limited financial and human resources - to ensure the adequate
safety of everyone, unlike the adequate safety of previous
years on popular stages.
For these reasons, we have adopted a new approach, which we
hope will allow a spectacular event, while remaining safe and
practical. Thus, the public is invited to attend four special
stages that will be presented in the near Quebec City area.
The first site is the Hippodrome of Quebec City. Special
stages will be presented there on Saturday at 1 PM to 3:30PM
and at 7:50PM to 10:30PM. We have come up with a new concept
for the show of the Hippodrome of Quebec City. This should
make it all better than ever - a must to see!
The second site is the very popular site of the Parc
Technologique. The stage is identical to the previous editions
of the rally and cars will depart on Sunday for a first
passage at 10:45 AM. The second passage is scheduled for 12
noon. We suggest you arrive at least an hour before the event.
This should give you enough time to find an appropriate
parking spot, and to find a safe and comfortable place. The
stage is free for everyone.
As you can notice, this new setup is to the advantage of
the spectators. The aforementioned sites offer abundant
parking and are also easily accessible. No need to travel to
stages in rural regions. That also frees your time for other
activities for the weekend.
Access to the special stages on forest roads is PROHIBITED
to the spectators. Their access is very difficult and unsafe.
The roads used between the stages are very narrow and there is
no space for parking. In order to dissuade even the most
stubborn, we will close the access to the roads several
kilometres ahead of the departure of the timed stages. It will
also be impossible for you to walk to the departure of any of
these stages.
SECURITY
At the time of the presentation of these special stages, we
ask you to respect all the security instructions. Do not go in
the areas that are prohibited to the spectators. Stay several
metres away from the road to ensure that a vehicle in loss of
control cannot reach you. Stay courteous with those in charge
of safety. They are volunteers whose duty is to take care of
your safety. The coordination centre of the rally remains in
radio communication with all the volunteers on the site. If
our observers notice that a part of the crowd does not behave
properly, the clerk oft he course will order the cancellation
of the special stage. We are convinced that you are
responsible rally amateurs and that you will help us to
present the best show possible.
CIVISM
When you attend a special stage, you do so on the property
of a third party. These owners accept the fact that there will
be a crowd on their land. We trust that you will behave with
respect to protect the physical integrity of what surrounds
you, including trees and shrubs, and the traffic signs, among
others. We ask you to collect all your litters when you leave.
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