OUTLINE REGULATIONS - THE RALLY

The following is a summary of the Full Regulations which take precedence over this summary

DEFINITION OF THE EVENT. The Trans World Events Motor Club is organising the London-Sydney Marathon 2004 as a special stage rally organised in compliance with the Supplementary Regulations and Appendices. Entry is by invitation.

ROUTE. The event will start from London on Saturday 5^th June 2004 and will finish in Sydney on Sunday 4^th July 2004. The distance will be about 15,000 kms and will include approximately 60 special stages totalling 1500 kms held on roads closed to other traffic and timed to the second. All stages will have medical and communications cover. The route will be as shown in a Road Book using tulip diagrams.

ELIGIBLE CARS. There will be three categories each competing for overall, category and class awards:

Category 1: Modern Saloon cars under 2000cc prepared to FIA Group N specifications. 4wd, turbo and super charged engines are not permitted. There will be 3 classes:

Category 2: Classic Cars pre-1971 complying to TWE's Technical Regulations. There will be 4 classes:

Category 3: Classic Cars 1971 – 1977 (inclusive) complying to TWE's Technical Regulations. There will be 4 classes:

ELIGIBLE COMPETITORS. Any person holding a valid International Historic Rally or Race licence or higher grade. A crew comprises two people.

ENTRY FEES AND INSURANCE. Entries close on 31^st December 2003. The Organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry application without giving any reason. The entry fee for 2 crew members and a car is US$38,000 which may be paid in instalments:

On application $ 1,000.00

On acceptance $ 3,000.00

On or before:

30^th April 2003 $10,000.00

31^st August 2003 $12,000.00

31^st January 2004 $12,000.00

Entries paid in full before 30th April 2003 will qualify for a discount of US$2,000.

The entry fee includes: shipment of car in a 40ft container from Sydney to London, 2 economy class air tickets from Sydney to London, airlifts for crew and car from Turkey to India and India to Australia, all sea ferries, a twin-share hotel room with breakfast every night of the event, personal accident and medical insurance for 2 crew members, 2 tickets for the Welcome Dinner in London and the Awards Dinner in Sydney, 2 packs of event clothing. (The above benefits apply to a Service Entry)

An entry is deemed to be the property of the first named driver while it is fully paid. At the point it ceases to be paid according to the schedule the entry is declared forfeit and it and any fees paid reverts to become the property of the Organisers. At no time may the entry be passed on or transferred to another party without the written approval of the Event Director.

The initial application fee is non-refundable. In the event of competitor cancellation, refunds of the balance paid will be:

On or before:

1^st June 2003 30% refund

1^st August 2003 20% refund

1^st November 2003 15% refund

Thereafter No refund

In the unlikely event of cancellation of the event by the organisers, entry fees paid will be refunded in full.

The Organisers reserve the right to increase the entry fee by up to a maximum of 8% to cover any unforeseen event or the need to re-route the event.

Competitors must ensure that they have Third Party Insurance cover for their vehicle for the whole event.

AMENDMENTS. The Organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event, or part thereof, to amend the regulations and the route in accordance with any condition and circumstance, which may arise.

ADVERTISING. There will be no limitations as to the amount or size of advertising or signwriting other than provision must be made for the Organisers advertising and vehicle identification

SERVICING. A Service Pack may be purchased for US$1,000. This includes identification plates, service book, road books, daily bulletins and access to official car parks. No air transport, sea transport, hotels or insurance will be provided. The vehicle and/or crew may be changed at any time during the event but changes must be registered with the organisers. Vehicles must be identified at all times by the service plates.

A Service Entry costs US$ 30,000 and affords a crew of two the same benefits as a Competition entry (see above). The size of the service vehicle must be no greater than 517 long x 219 wide x 200cm high (no roof racks or boxes) for loading into the Antonov cargo plane.