4x4 (off road orienteering) CUP Rules, 2008 update

[Paavo]

Summary os changes to the rules for season 2008 (from the 2007 rules):

- date 27.09.2006 -> 12.12.2007

- heading: added "for year 2008"

- table of contents: chapter 1.1 (exceptions for season 2007) removed

- chapter 1 (General information):

o added " annually published" (common rules)

o mode detailed definition for dead-heat situations:

"If points and placings are even, ranking for first three placings are
determined by comparing competition times, smaller combined proportional
time wins."

o changed the wording for participation fees (originally chapter 1.1):

"If there is no separate CUP participation fee, all cars entering CUP
competitions will automatically receive CUP points, if they place high
enough in the results. CUP ranking is calculated for every car that has
participated in at least one CUP competition during the season."

- chapter 4.1 (Roll cage):

o clarify and simplify roll cage requirements

"A six point roll cage is required for open top cars and at least a main
roll bar with rear supports for closed top cars. Cars that do not fulfil
the roll cage regulations of these rules are permitted to enter competitions.
The competition organisers will mark on the control point list, which control
points the cars without sufficient roll cages must not visit (so-called
dangerous control point)."

o fixed a small typo (user -> used)

- chapter 5.1 (Original) 5.2 (Standard) 5.3 (Modified) 5.4 (Prototype)

o removed class-specific roll cage requirements, refer to chapter 4.1 change

- chapter 6 (Control points):

o section B), removed sentence about control points being of same value

o mode detailed definition for dead-heat situations for podium placings:

"If the competition points and the competition time are even, then first
three placings are determined by special tasks given by the organisers.
If the special tasks cannot be performed (e.g. none of the relevant
competitors are on the spot), the placings can be raffled. The special
tasks may include picking up one or more given control points, or
performing some other tasks typical in this kind of competition."

- chapter 12 (Contact information for the competition series):

o contact persons and special thanks moved behind web links (only in Finnish)

- small changes to clarify text (thanks to Ahosensetä @ offipalsta.com):

o chapter 4 (General requirements): traction chains -> snow chains

o chapter 4.4 (Environment): "No fuel or lubricants may leak from the car" ->
"No fuel, lubricants or other fluids may leak from the car"

o chapter 4.4 (Environment): "Any leaks must be announced to the organisers
immediately" -> "Any leak incidents must be announced to the organisers
immediately"

o chapter 5 (Competition classes): "total registration weight is below 3500 kg"
-> "maximum vehicle loaded mass in registration documents is below 3500 kg"

-Paavo

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