 Rainforest Challenge 2001 |  |
THE DATE
26th October to 5th November 2002
THE PLACE
Temerloh (Central Pahang), Tasik Bera (Lake/Swamp), Endau Rompin (Twilight Zone) and Kuala Rompin (Beach).
THE ROUTE
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur. Head for Temerloh for the opening ceremony. Prologue Special Stages. Traversing the route to the south, head for Tasik Bera (The Land of Swamps and Lakes). Face the Swamp Thing. Proceed further southwards to the wild and rugged frontiers of Endau Rompin. Welcome to Thriller at the Twilight Zone. Days of Thunder. Face the Predator, the Night Stalker and Son of Terminator. Grand finale at Kuala Rompin beach front.
THE COMPETITIVE FORMAT
Each team will be tested on their ability to overcome various obstacles along the way. Points gained will be on the fastest time. Penalty for infringement of safety and environmental rules. Speed SS are greatly reduced. Overcoming the obstacles with recovery work will be emphasized.
THE 4X4 VEHICLES / CATEGORIES
Any make or model of vehicle is allowed. Modifications allowed as per Rules and Regulations. Vehicle must be street legal in the country of embarkation.
- Overall Champion (Open class)
- Under 2,000cc Class Winner
- 2,000cc to 3,000cc Petrol class Winner
- 2,000cc to 3,000cc Diesel class Winner
- Above 3,000cc Winner
THE TEAMS
From Asia Pacific, Oceania, Africa, Europe and America
THE TROPHY AND AWARDS
Rainforest Challenge Trophy, Team Event Champions, Team Spirit Award, Jungleman Award, Environment Award, Ladies Team, Most Unique 4x4 and Special Awards.
THE GRAND CEREMONIES
Opening in Temerloh on 26th October with full colours of the state of Pahang. Pomp and full publicity. Grand closing ceremony by the beach in Kuala Rompin.
FURTHER DETAILS
Contact our representatives from around the world or to the RFC Secretariat in Malaysia.
FOREIGN ENTRIES
4x4 Category (Competitor) : Entry fee of USD2,000 per team of two persons. Airfare, freight and miscellaneous expenses not included.
Touring Adventurer 4x4 Category (with own vehicles non competition) : Entry fee of USD2,000 per team of two persons. Airfare, freight and miscellaneous expenses not included. Additional passenger in the vehicle at USD800. Maximum of 4 persons in one vehicle.
Motor Bike Category : USD1,500 per entry. Airfare, freight and miscellaneous expenses not included.
ATV Category : USD1,800 per entry. Airfare, freight and miscellaneous expenses not included.
Touring Adventurer (Spectator) Category : USD1,000 per person. Seated in a support vehicle, non competition. Admittance subject to interviews.
ENTITLEMENT (4x4, Bikes/ATV, 4x4 Touring Class)
· 2 pre-event and 2 post-event hotel accommodation
· Rainforest Challenge Adventure Wear
· Rainforest Challenge Windbreaker
· Rainforest Challenge Aqua Bag
· Rainforest Challenge Event T-shirt and Cap
· Rainforest Challenge Car Stickers for each team (4x4 only)
· Insurance coverage
· Prize giving dinner
· Special concession on Simex 4x4 tyres
· Full colour souvenir programme book for each participant
· Application for special Approval Permit (A.P.) for foreign registered vehicle for use in Malaysia
· Other sponsored items for each team
SPECIAL CLAUSE FOR TOURING ADVENTURER SPECTATOR
Support vehicle will carry your personal belongings and provide you with food/drinks on a Spartan basis. Only at campsites and selected stops. Stopovers at towns and villages for drinks and food are not included. Your own dry rations. Support vehicle will not be responsible for lost baggage and personal belongings.
TOURING ADVENTURER WITH OWN VEHICLE
Strictly following the main convoy only along designated route. Accountable for own passengers or team members in the vehicle.
SUPPORTERS PACKAGE
All supporters and family members are welcome to witness part of the event, which can be arranged separately. Please contact RFC secretariat for details. See the opening ceremony and the first days Prologue then head off for your own holidays or join the convoy at special designated places.
DEPOSIT
A USD300 deposit is required to reserve place for all categories. This deposit is non refundable. Please send two colour passport size photographs along with your application in the entry form. Please include your off road or adventure experience.
DRIVING LICENSE
Compulsory. Issued by any motoring authority and recognized under the Motor Traffic Act of Malaysia. Apply for an International license in your country.
CARNET
Compulsory. Please apply for ATA carnet from your country, through the Chambers of Commerce. Without Carnet : Face temporary import duty charges. Application for refundable Bank Guarantee (BG) required for Malaysian Customs. This will be returned upon shipping of vehicle out of Malaysia. BG must be done with Malaysian bank. Administrative and bank charges will be levied for such service.
FLIGHT AND OCEAN FREIGHT TO MALAYSIA
Special air and ocean freight arrangements with Malaysia Airlines and P&O Nedlloyd. Airport of destination : KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). Seaport of destination : North Port, Klang.
All participants must bear the cost of their own flight and ocean freight to Malaysia, plus all local handling charges. Check with your respective air and sea carriers.
OFFICIAL OCEAN FREIGHT CARRIER
P&O Nedlloyd in Malaysia
Tel : 603-21484544 Fax : 603-21420090
Email : h.c.tan@ponl.com
& L.S.TAN@ponl.com
Or please check with RFC Secretariat
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
By your forwarding agent. Your own cost for local charges
HIRE OF 4X4 VEHICLES
Available on first come first serve basis
FIRST AID COURSE
All participants must take a beginners First Aid Course in their country of origin
ACCREDITED FOREIGN PRESS
Entitled to 3 pre-event and 3 post-event hotel accommodation nights. By invitation only. Conditional upon able to publish and/or telecast the event in own country.
OTHER FOREIGN PRESS
Payment of USD800 per entry. Same conditions as Touring Adventurer.
RIGHTS OF ORGANISER
The organizer reserves the right to amend, change or cancel the route or schedule as well as the Rules and Regulations as and when is necessary. The organizer can also cancel the event upon prior notice.
INDEMNITY
All participants will have to sign an indemnity, which is included in the application form before embarking on the adventure. Participants will be barred from joining the event id they fail to do so.
The organizer, creator/founder, its sponsors, representatives, officials, marshals, servants or anyone appointed to the event by the organizer is exempted from any responsibility of any kind of any mishaps, death, loss, injury or damage to property, vehicle and personal belongings of the participants.
APPLICATION FORMS
Available upon requests from the organizers and or its representatives. All application must be on this form.
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Rainforest Challenge 2002 Programme Schedule
20th – 24th October
Arrival of all foreign teams, official and press in Kuala Lumpur. Scrutineering of vehicles at official venue with the Off-Roaders Show. This is a RFC related exhibition for 4x4 and outdoor enthusiasts.
25th October
Departure for Temerloh.
26th October
Grand opening. The Splendor of Pahang. Prologue Special Stages.
27th to 30th October
To Tasik Bera, the Land of Swamps and Lakes. Face the Swamp Thing.
31st October to 3rd November
The Struggle in the Jungle heartland of the South. Welcome to the Twilight Zone where the Predator, the Night Stalker and Son of Terminator await.
4th to 5th November
Head for official hotel for beach SS at Kuala Rompin. Beach SS and Grand Finale Beach Run. Closing ceremony at night in the hotel.
6th November
Depart for Kuala Lumpur and back to official hotel.
Представитель Rainforest Challenge of Malaysia в России
Владимир Конодо konodo@m.astelit.ru
