OFFROAD MAESTRO 2015

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AON
About the event
OFFROAD MAESTRO 2015 is a competitive event to test the capability of
the Drivers, spotters and ultimately the Machine. The competitors will be put to test
by letting them drive through special stages, manoeuvre over obstacles (rough terrain,
steep gradient, slush pits and mud ruts etc) natural or artificial and also test their
ability to use recovery equipments.

Scrutiny & Documentation

Scrutiny and documentation will commence from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon,
25 June 2015, thereafter a drivers/co-drivers briefing at 03:00 PM (compulsory).
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Drivers or co-drivers failing to attend the briefing will not be allowed to

start the Special stages.
All 4WD vehicles will be scrutinized for the following:
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7)

Working of the 4WD system

Seat Belts Driver and Co-driver.
DOT/ISI approved helmets (Driver & Co-driver)
Towing Eye/recovery points (Front and Rear).
Standard electrical like lights, horn and wipers.
All equipment must be fastened/secured to the body or chassis.
Documents verification: (original with one photocopy each of the
following)
a) Registration certificates for the competing vehicles. (authorisation
letter if vehicle is not registered in Driver/Co-drivers name)
b) Insurance certificate.
c) Pollution under control.
d) Valid drivers licence (Driver & Co-Driver)
e) Personal Accident insurance of minimum Rs. 2 lakh.(Driver/Co-driver)
8) Event stickers/competition number and sponsor stickers as per the
advisory of the marshals. Vehicles which do not put up sponsor stickers
will be disqualified (refund will not be entertained for the same)
9) All competitors should sign the indemnity sheets during scrutiny.
***Vehicles failing the scrutiny will face disqualification.
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Vehicle requirements & category
(1) Offroad Maestro 2015 will be an open class competition, i.e the vehicles will
not be CATEGORISED.
(2) Vehicles must have a windshield, bonnet & doors.
(3) Open Jeeps will not be allowed without rollover bar or roll-cage and seat
belt.
(4) Items carried in the vehicle must be secured adequately while the vehicle is in
motion
(5) Wheels and tires
(a) Agricultural/industrial tires will not be allowed.
(b) Wheel chains of any type are not allowed during competition.
(c) Tyres must have at least 60% tread depth.
(d) One spare wheel is to be carried at all times and securely mounted on or
inside the vehicle.
(6) Rollover bars and rollcage are recommended ( Not mandatory)
(7) Waterproofing/snorkel is highly recommended (temporary snorkels will be
allowed)
**In case of temporary snorkel routed through the headlamp opening,
working Auxiliary lights should be installed.
**vehicle without snorkels may not be allowed in some SS.

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Rules and regulations of the event
1) The event will have a series of Special stages (Herein referred to as SS) which is a
combination of obstacles.
2) Each SS will be manned by an SS marshal and his team.
3) Driver and Co-Driver will be the only persons allowed in the competing vehicle during an
SS.
4) Driver and co-driver combination will remain the same for the entire event, alternating
between driver and co-driver for any particular SS is allowed, provided they obtain prior
permission from the particular track marshal.
*permission will be granted only if the driver is injured and recommended fit to act
as co-driver by the first aid team.
5) Replacement driver and co-driver will not be allowed.
6) Each SS will be allotted a stipulated time for completion which will be let known to the
competitors at the start of the stage.
*Beyond the stipulated time, the competitors shall remove itself from the
SS through the shortest route or as directed by the SS marshal.
*if a vehicle needs recovery after the stipulated time, the same shall be
done with the help of the SS marshals and the Recovery Co-ordinator of the
event
7) The SS will be self timed by the driver. The driver shall stop the clock after the front
wheels of the vehicle cross the finishing line.
8) Starting order for each SS will be by determined by draw of luck.
9) Any vehicle not ready to start at the time the previous vehicle leaves the SS will be
pushed down to the end of the starting lineup with a penalty, further failing to report or
start as the last vehicle finishes the SS, It shall be deemed a non-starter and a DNS
recorded.
10) Points will be awarded based on the minimum elapsed time as follows,
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th

100
95
90
87
84
81
78
75
72
69

11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th

66
63
60
57
54
52
50
48
46
44

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21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
26th
27th
28th
29th
30th

42
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
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11) The final SS standings will be calculated on points scored as per elapsed time minus
penalties involved.
12) Penalties will be awarded as follows,
(1) Breaking a bunting or knocking over peg
(2) Unsecured recovery equipment
(3) Failure to wear seat belt correctly.
(4) Failure to wear helmet correctly.
(5) Riding on outside of vehicle.
(6) Failure to follow course/event directions or rules
(7) Recovery aided by SS marshals
* if a vehicle needs recovery within the stipulated time, the same shall be
let known to the SS marshal by the driver or co-driver and Recovery shall be
done with the help of the Recovery Co-ordinator of the event taking into account
all necessary precautions. The elapsed time shall not be paused.

13) 10 point penalty will be imposed after one warning is given,

(1) Excessive wheel spin and damaging the Track.
(2) Failure to stop when signalled to stop by a Marshal
(3) Continuing to stand in front of vehicle whilst winching
(4) Continuing any unsafe practice
(5) Holding bunting to improve line of vehicle
14) DNF will be awarded if a competitor starts the SS but fails to complete in the stipulated
time. 15 points will be awarded for DNF
15) Failure to start will result in a DNS being recorded. No points will be awarded for DNS
16) In the event of a vehicle breakdown or disability, the marshals will assist in getting the
vehicle out of the SS through the shortest possible route.
17) Winner will be adjudged to the competitor having combined max points of all the
SS.
18) Prizes to be Won.
a) Champion
: Rs. 50000/b) 1st runners up
: Rs. 30000/nd
c) 2 Runners up
: Rs. 20000/19) In case of a tie, winner will be adjudged on the following criteria:
a. Max stages completed with best elapsed time
b. Minimum penalty.
**A Tie breaker stage may be provided as deemed fit by the chief marshal.
20) Track Changes will be at the discretion of the Chief Track Marshal.
21) The Decision of the Judges will be final.
22) Any UNAUTHORISED VEHICLE ENTRY in the SS on 25th to 27th of June will call
for DISQUALIFICATION.
23) Refund of registration fees will not be entertained for any competitor
DISQUALIFIED from the event.

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Registration Form
Participant details
Driver

Spotter

Name
Blood Group
Fathers Name
Address
Mobile no.
E-mail id

Vehicle Details
Make
Model
Registration No
Engine no
Chassis no
Cubic Capacity (CC)
Fuel used

Name & Signature

Driver
Date:

Spotter

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Indemnity Form & declaration

The Organisers will not be held liable in any accident, causing injury or damage to the
competitors or their vehicles during the course of the event, including loss of personal
belongings.
The Organisers will not be held liable for any breach of any laws or regulations.
o The competitors will be entirely responsible for any accidents or breach of
laws in which liability may arise and shall indemnify the Organising
committee by signing the indemnity form.
o All competitors are advised to take own insurance coverage for mishaps or
illness for pre and post event days.
Competitors must agree to and sign an indemnity form before the start of the
event. Failure to do so renders the participant ineligible to start with no refund
of the entry fee.
Indemnity forms have to be signed by the Driver and spotter.

Declaration
I hereby confirm that I have obtained all necessary insurances relating to myself, my
vehicle and the passengers in my vehicle.
I hereby confirm that the Organisers shall have no liability towards me and hereby
forever discharge the Organisers of and from all actions, causes of action, suits, debts,
obligations, claims and demands whatsoever which I have or hereafter can, shall, or may
have.
I understand that the consumption of alcohol, narcotic, psychotropic and other similar
substances are not permitted and I agree to be excluded from the event if found, during the
actual running of the event, to have consumed any the above.

Name & Signature of the Driver.

Name & Signature of the Spotter.

** to be signed and submitted at the scrutiny
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Check List
To be verified by the scrutineer
Check
Registration fee
Registration form
Indemnity form
Photocopy of Vehicle registration certificate
Photocopy of vehicle insurance
Photocopy of pollution under control certificate
Authorization letter (for vehicles not owned by the competitors)

Particulars
Drivers licence
Passport photo

Driver

Spotter

Note:
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Registration fee of Rs. 4000/- will be charged per vehicle.

Double entry of vehicle is not allowed.
Only two participants per vehicle: i.e. Driver & Co-driver.
Accommodation for out stationed participants can be arranged on request.
List of documents required
a. One Photocopy of Drivers licence of both competitors.
b. One Passport photo of both competitors.
c. One Photocopy of vehicle registration certificate.
d. One Photocopy of vehicle insurance.
e. One Photocopy of pollution under control certificate
f. Authority letter from owner in case car is not owned by competitor.
Note: Original Document to be produced at the time of scrutiny &
verification

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6. Participants are requested to take a print out of the Registration form, indemnity

form Check list form. Duly filled forms can be submitted to the following
registration centres:
a. Dimapur
:
i. Screwdriver, Golaghat road, opp. DDSC stadium, Dimapur.
ii. Value Car Mart: Naharbari jn. Opposite Holotoli school
b. Kohima
:
i. Trap - cars and bikes, New Sectt. road. Kohima.
ii. MRF tires : below NHK
7. Out stationed participants can mail the duly filled forms to
yanrenj@gmail.com
M: +919862137097
8. Payment can be made by online fund transfer.

9. The maximum no of entries is limited to 30 on First come first basis.

For more details log on to:

https://www.facebook.com/offroad.maestro
Schedule of the event:

25th June 2015

1. Documentation
2. Scrutiny
a. Late entry (Rs. 1000/- penalty)
3. Drivers and co-drivers briefing

: 09:30 am 12:00 noon

: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
: 12:00 noon to 01:00 pm
: 03:00 pm

26th June 2015

1. Start of SS
2. End of last SS of the day

: 08:00 am
: 05:00 pm
27th June 2015

1. Start of SS
: 08:00 am
2. PD to commence 2 hours after the last vehicle completes the final SS.

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