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The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms are now available to download for the 2009 F&M Contracts Down Rally, the penultimate round of the MSA Hankook Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship.
To assist competitors with any queries, the event organisers, Rathfriland Motor Club Ltd, have again published a Rally Guide 1 which includes all the information prospective competitors need to successfully enter and compete on the event.
The F&M Contracts Down Rally 2009 will follow a revised schedule with 4 stages tackled twice. The event will be divided into four loops, punctuated by a service after every 2 stages.
Saturday morning sees the running of the Rostrevor and Tollymore loop of stages, both tests repeated and after lunchtime crews will attack the Drumkeeragh and new for '09 Castlewellan Stage, just a short distance from the centralised Service Park within Castlewellan Forest Park. Again these stages will be repeated with the winning crews scheduled to spray the champagne at the finish in the Lower Square in Castlewellan around 5pm.
Competitors entering from the Republic of Ireland
The Organisers can provide a special package for Southern Forestry Championship contenders wishing to sample the 2009 Down Rally.
For crews who are contesting the Birr Forest Event the week before the Down Rally and would like to sample our event in preparation for 2010 they can send a note with their entry and the secretary will not deposit their entry cheque until confirmation of their attendance on the Monday after Birr.
We can also provide 20 places for Saturday morning Scrutiny at no extra cost for crews travelling from the ROI which can be applied for when you are posting in your entry form.
These little extras, along with the 330 Euro entry fee and free RTA Insurance should make the event extremely attractive to those making the journey North.Entering the event
The first step is to download the Event Supplementary Regulations, Entry Form and a copy of Rally Guide 1. Take some time to read the Regulations in conjunction with the Rally Guide and then complete the Entry Form and post off as instructed.
Click on the following link to take you to the event website from where the relevant documents can be downloaded :
http://www.downrally.com
Alternatively, reply to this message requesting a copy of the documents by email.
Marshalling on the Down Rally
If you don't plan to enter the event why not consider marshalling on the event. We require up to 100 volunteers to ensure that the event runs safely, so if you would like to help out contact Ashley Boulton on 077 2438 6945. We will gladly sign any Marshalling Cards to secure points toward your Championship or Marshalling Scheme.
Media on the Down Rally
Accredited Media personel are always welcome at the Down Rally. If you are a reporter for a publication, or work as a freelance, feel free to reply to this email requesting to be added to the media list for 2009. Let us know which publication you represent and we will supply you with a Media Guide in the run up to the event.
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