Advanced Timing Objectives Refresher of General Principles of Timing Different Controls including Regroups National and International timing Updates on new regulations Overview of WRC Timing System ID: 1030041
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1. Rally & Cross Country:Advanced Timing
2. ObjectivesRefresher of General Principles of TimingDifferent Controls, including Re-groupsNational and International timingUpdates on new regulationsOverview of WRC Timing SystemPractical sessionQuestions and Answers
3. Setting up your control
4. Time Control and Stage StartSponsorUsually at least 50m from road25mSponsorBetween 50m to 200mSponsor25m to 50mSponsorInternational onlyAlongside Advance Arrow50m to 100mAt Start Radio location,
5. Stage FinishSponsorSponsor100mSponsorSponsorSponsorSponsorSponsorSponsorMinimum 200mCountdown signs spaced equally.[Blue Book R26.2.2]
6. Passage Control after Stage FinishSponsor25m to 50mSponsorInternational onlyNo set distanceSponsor25mSponsor25m to 50mSponsorInternational onlyMinimum 100m to Road[Blue Book R26.2.2]
7. Other Controls – RegroupPurpose – to reduce gaps in an event or to re-order competitors prior to final controlFirst car in – takes their “Due In” time as normal and is given a “Due out” timeDuration of stay determined by Clerk of Course – may be amended quite close to arrival of 1st carSecond car in and all subsequent cars – given the next sequential minute – this is irrespective of car number and arrival time. Two cars (or more) arriving on the same minute in will be seperated by 1 minute out
8. Other Controls – Service and Parc Ferme Service – simply two Time Controls, In and Out with a stipulated time for serviceParc Ferme area – again two Time Controls, In and Out but no work can be done by anyoneAccredited event officials e.g.. technical may enter and give permission for downloads etc. under supervisionCrews should leave the area and return at a stated time before departureCars must depart unaided
9. Passage ControlsLocations where competitor’s Time Cards are collectedCompetitors Time Cards should be signed (or stamped) by no time givenMarshals Check Sheet may require a time of day to be notedTime Card details to be communicated to the results teamThe Time Cards should be collated into numerical order and will be collected by the Sweeper CarMarshals may be required to answer queries for the Results Team
10. Results – helpful hintsIt is essential to have important to have clearly written time cards and check sheetsWrite sample numbers on check sheetsWrite telephone contact on check sheet – during event not home phoneImportant to time Safety Cars (even if they don’t want a time) but annotate separately on the Check SheetAt Passage Controls sort time cards into numeric orderPlace all Check Sheets in an envelope & give to course closer/sweeper car
11. Time Card - International
12. Time Card – National Rally
13. Yearbook Changes
14. Add in recent changes to yearbook
15. WRC Time Control The Time Control consists of 3 main items; the SAS tablet, a display clock and standThe SAS tablet allows the timing marshals to assign check in times to vehiclesThe SAS Display Clock shows the current time to all competitors and also allows provides the SAS tablet with an accurate time sourceThe Display Clock Stand is fully adjustable for use on uneven surfaces
16. WRC Special Stage StartThe car number is entered using the key pad and the car number will display below the stage detail The due start time can be increased or decreased from the current time by using the green + or – Once the right time is displayed press Issue Start.Check that the entered information is correct by looking at the list of cars waiting to start If not, re-do steps 1 and 2.Once a car has started the details will be shown in the Started column.
17. WRC Special Stage FinishEach time the photocell beam gets broken a new line of information will be entered at the top of the information listThis will display the start time, finish time, stage time and time since the car finished.The car’s number will be indicated automatically from the transponder but if that fails the time will still be displayed and the car number needs to be manually entered using the Change Car number option.
18. WRC Special Stage Stop LineThe Finish and Stop Line tablets are radio linked and as soon as a car crosses the Finish line the information will be displayed at the Stop LineThis will display the start time, finish time, stage time and time since the car finished
19. Advanced Timing -Practical Session
20. Practical ActivitySetting clocksSetting up and running controlsTime ControlStage StartFlying FinishStop LinePassage ControlRe-Group Control
21. And finally – to test your knowledgeQuiz Questions
22. Question 1 - Spot the mistake(s)
23. Question 1 - Answer
24. Question 2On National rallies what is the size of Control Boards? a) 50 x 60cm b) 60 x 70cm c) 76 x 61cm d) 100 x 100cm
25. Question 2 - AnswerOn National rallies what is the size of Control Boards? a) 50 x 60cm b) 60 x 70cm c) 76 x 61cm Year Book R 29.4.1 d) 100 x 100cm
26. Question 3Who is responsible for ensuring that a Competitor is given the correct time at a control? a) The Marshal b) The Competitor c) The Stage Commander d) The Clerk of Course
27. Question 3 - AnswerWho is responsible for ensuring that a Competitor is given the correct time at a control a) The Marshal b) The Competitor Year Book R30.2(d) c) The Stage Commander d) The Clerk of Course
28. Question 4When the automatic start lights fail what should the Marshal do?PanicRevert to Manual CountdownStop timingConsult the Stage Commander
29. Question 4 - AnswerWhen the automatic start lights fail what should the Marshal do?PanicRevert to Manual CountdownStop timingConsult the Stage Commander
30. Question 5Are competitors allowed to reverse back to the Stop Line if they overshoot the line?YesNo
31. Question 5 - AnswerAre competitors allowed to reverse back to the Stop Line if they overshoot the line?YesNo – Year Book R25.6.1
32. Question 6What should you do if a Competitor does in fact overshoot the Stop Line and reverse back to the Control?Write a reportDo nothingConsult the Stage CommanderTell the crew off
33. Question 6 - AnswerWhat should you do if a Competitor does in fact overshoot the Stop Line and reverse back to the Control?Write a report – Year Book R25.6.1Do nothingConsult the Stage CommanderTell the crew off
34. Question 7How many metres around the actual point where the Officials are marking their records is designated as the Control Zone?10 metres20 metres50 metres75 metres
35. Question 7 - AnswerHow many metres around the actual point where the Officials are marking their records is designated as the Control Zone?10 metres20 metres50 metres – Year Book R26.1.275 metres
36. Question 8On a National Rally who applies the penalties to competitors? a) The Stewards of the event b) The Clerk of Course c) The Stage Commander d) The Marshal
37. Question 8 - AnswerOn a National Rally who applies the penalties to competitors? a) The Stewards of the event b) The Clerk of Course c) The Stage Commander d) The Marshal
38. Question 9On a rally section run on a minor road under 4 metres wide during daylight hours what is the maximum permitted average speed used to calculate the time schedule for the event? a) 20mph b) 30mph c) 40mph d) 50mph
39. Question 9 - AnswerOn a rally section run on a minor road under 4 metres wide during daylight hours what is the maximum permitted average speed used to calculate the time schedule for the event ? a) 20mph – Year Book R2.3.2(a) b) 30mph c) 40mph d) 50mph
40. Question 9 - AnswerOn a rally section run on a minor road under 4 metres wide during daylight hours what is the maximum permitted average speed? a) 20mph – Year Book R2.3.2(a) b) 30mph c) 40mph d) 50mph
41. Question 10On a National Rally run wholly or partially on an unsealed surface, no competitor should be able to exceed a speed of what? a) 75mph b) 70mph c) 65mph d) 60mph
42. Question 10 - AnswerOn a National Rally run wholly or partially on an unsealed surface, no competitor should be able to exceed a speed of what? a) 75mph b) 70mph – Year Book R28.2.2 c) 65mph d) 60mph
43. Question 11At a Time Control preceding a Special Stage what is the minimum time between arrival and nominated stage start? a) 1 minute b) 2 minutes c) 3 minutes d) 4 minutes
44. Question 11 - AnswerAt a Time Control preceding a Special Stage what is the minimum time between a competitor’s arrival time and nominated stage start time? a) 1 minute b) 2 minutes c) 3 minutes – Year Book R31.2.11 d) 4 minutes
45. Question 12If a competitor presents a Time Card to the Officials at a time when the car is outside the Control Zone should the Officials record a time or not? a) Yes b) No c) Possibly
46. Question 12 - AnswerIf a competitor presents a Time Card to the Officials at a time when the car is outside the Control Zone should the Officials record a time or not? a) Yes b) No c) Possibly – Year Book R30.3.2
47. Question 13On an International event what is the maximum time permitted before a competitor must leave the start line? a) 10 seconds b) 20 seconds c) 30 seconds d) in their own time
48. Question 13 - AnswerOn an International event what is the maximum time permitted before a competitor must leave the start line? a) 10 seconds b) 20 seconds –WRC reg. 37.4.3 c) 30 seconds d) in their own time
49. Question 14How far in advance of the indicated start line must the jump start photocell beam be placed on an International event> a) 20cm b) 40cm c) 75cm d)1 metre
50. Question 14 - AnswerHow far in advance of the indicated start line must the jump start photocell beam be placed on an International event? a) 20cm b) 40cm – WRC reg.37.2.2 c) 75cm d)1 metre
51. Question 15On an International event the Stop time Control is unable to give a crew their finish time what should the Marshals do? a) Consult the Stage Commander b) Mark the Time Card c) Write a Report d) Do nothing
52. Question 15 - AnswerOn an International event the Stop time Control is unable to give a crew their finish time what should the Marshals do? a) Consult the Stage Commander b) Mark the Time Card – WRC reg. 38.2 c) Write a Report d) Do nothing
53. Question 16On an International event the crew refuse to start a Special Stage at the nominated time. What should the Marshal do? a) Do nothing b) Consult the Stage Commander c) Mark the competitor’s Time Card d) Write a report
54. Question 16 – AnswerOn an International event the crew refuse to start a Special Stage at the nominated time. What should the Marshal do? a) Do nothing b) Consult the Stage Commander c) Mark the competitor’s Time Card d) Write a report – WRC reg. 37.4.2
55. Question 17What is the start interval between FIA Priority 1 crews? a) at least 1 minute b) at least 2 minutes c) at least 3 minutes
56. Question 17 - AnswerWhat is the start interval between FIA Priority 1 crews? a) at least 1 minute b) at least 2 minutes – WRC reg. 45.3.1 c) at least 3 minutes
57. Question 18If a crew presents themselves at a start of a section in excess of 30 minutes late are they allowed to continue? a) Yes b) No
58. Question 18 – AnswerIf a crew presents themselves at a start of a section in excess of 30 minutes late are they allowed to continue? a) Yes b) No – WRC reg. 44.2
59. ANY QUESTIONS?
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