1 GENERAL INFORMATION
2 GENERAL REGULATIONS
3 REGULATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CLASS
4 REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD CLASS
5 REGULATIONS FOR MODIFIED CLASS
6 REGULATIONS FOR PROTOTYPE CLASS
7 PENALTY POINTS
8 FERRY CONNECTIONS
9 ACCOMODATION
10 ADDITIONAL ACCOMODATION IN THE AREA
11 FOOD
12 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
13 GARAGE - REPAIR SHOP
14 FUEL
15 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM
16 BOOKING FORM FOR EUROTRIAL 1999
17 "ANNOUNCER'S FORM" EUROTRIAL 1999
18 HARJUN HUUMAA -99 SAFARI
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME OF THE EVENT:
ORGANIZER
Merita Off Road Club
PLACE
Ravijoki, Virolahti, Finland
TIME
Wednesday 28 July 1999 Harjun Huumaa Off Road Safari.
Thursday 29 July 1999 Rehearsal in designated areas.
Friday 30 July 1999 EuroTrial 1999 Qualifying sessions for the classes
Original and Modified.
Rehearsal day for other classes.
Saturday 31st July 1999 Eurotrial 1999 Qualifying sessions for the classes
Standard and Prototype.
Sunday 1st August 1999 Eurotrial 1999 Finals.
COMPETITORS
Citizens of all European countries are welcome to enter to Eurotrial 1999.
European countries are:
The Netherlands, Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia-Hertsegovina, Bulgaria,
Spain, Ireland, Island, Great Britain, Italy, Austria, Yugoslavia, Greece,
Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuanian, Luxembourg, FYR Macedonia, Malta,
Moldova, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, Poland, France, Romania, Sweden, Germany,
San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic,
Ukraine, Hungary, Russia, Belarus, Vatican and Estonia.
RULES
The competitors must have a valid driving license and a valid competition
competition license (provided by national F.I.A.) (Autorite Sportive Nationale)
or a valid insurance covering motor sport competitions. The co-driver must
be at least 15 years of age. Please bring the relevant documents with you.
The driving licenses, competition licenses and insurance documents will
be checked at the registration. Please note that the organizing club, Merita
Off Road, does not cover any damages during EuroTrial 1999.
The trial has following competiton classes: original, standard, modified
and prototype. See the point three for the technical rules and regulations.
In case you have any questions concerning the rules and regulations, please
contact EuroTrial 1999 Office.
ENTRANCE / BOOKING
Please book by 1st June 1999 using the official EuroTrial
booking form.
Entrance /booking fee is 500 FIM per vehicle. Entrance fee covers the entrance
of the driver, co-driver, their vehicle and three service personnel. They
(driver, co-driver and 3 service pesonnel) will be given personal passes
(badges) to move around freely in the EuroTrial area, e.g, they will have
access to the repair shop. The entrance/booking fee cannot be returned.
HOW TO BOOK BY USING THE INTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER
You may use the international bank transfer to pay your 500 FIM entrance
fee. The funds will be directed to EuroTrial 1999 bank account.
Beneficiary:
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.Box 50
FIN-02771 Espoo
Finland
Bank:
Merita Bank Plc.
Helsinki
Finland
Bank account number: 197435-5800
Chips UID: 010204
SWIFT address: MRITFIHH
If you choose to pay directly to EuroTrial bank account, do not forget
to fax or send by regular mail the
booking form
to Euro Trial Office by
June 1st 1999 to:
EuroTrial 1999
P.O. Box 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
Intl Fax: +358-9-70017529
HOW TO BOOK BY USING CHEQUES
The entrance fee can also be payed in full by cheque, worth 500 FIM, made
to EuroTrial 1999. Please enclose the official EuroTrial 1999
booking form
with the cheque and send by 1st of June 1999 to:
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.Box 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
HOW TO BOOK BY USING YOUR CREDIT CARD
You may use your credit card (VISA, EuroCard or MasterCard) to pay the
500 FIM entrance fee. Please use the attached credit card form and send
it with the official EuroTrial 1999
booking form
by 1st June 1999 to:
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.Box 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
Intl Fax: +358-9-70017529
In case you have any questions concerning the payments, please contact
to EuroTrial 1999 Office.
ACCOMODATION AND DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO RAVIJOKI
The selection of available accomodation can be found at point 9. Driving
instructions can be at point 12. Instructions for booking the ferries to
Finland and discounts can be found at point 8. Please book your ferry and
accomodation at your earliest convenience, EuroTrial is during summer holiday
season.
PRIZES
The three best of each class are given prizes. Special prizes are given
to the Sunday finalists. Each competitor will be given a souvenir for his
or her participation to the EuroTrial 1999. Three best countries will be
awarded.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Each competitor will receive an acknowledgement of their booking in two
weeks time. The acknowledgement note will be sent either to his/her e-mail
address, or to his/her telefax number or his/her mailing address.
MEDIA
Both the Harjun Huumaa -99 Safari and the EuroTrial will be shooted by
four cameramen, six inside-car cameras and four helmet cameras. The competition
will be broadcasted by EuroSport Channel. The EuroTrial will be broadcasted
by the local radio. Finnish MTV (sorry, it is not Music Television), LNTV
and several members of the press will present.
JURY
The international EuroTrial 1999 jury consist of :
Mr. Lars Carlstedt, Svenska Bilsportförbundet, Sweden
Mr. Pauli Riepula, Ita-Helsingin UA, Finland
Mr. Heinrich Wangler, Deutsche Gelandewagen Vereine e.V., Germany
Ms. Tuija Kokkonen, Ita-Helsingin UA, Finland
ORGANIZING CLUBS
There are several clubs assisting the main responsible organizing club
Merita Off Road Club. The clubs assisting in organizing EuroTrial are: Mad
Moose Racing, Ita-Helsingin UA, Kymen Off Road, Lopen UA, Rover Friends
Finland, Safarimestarit, Paijat-Hameen Maastoautoilijat, Raision UA, Off
Road 4x4 Oulu, Mansen Maasturi Club and Mutakuonot.
EUROTRIAL 1999 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Members of the organizing committee are:
Mr. Ari Myllyla, Merita Off Road
Mr. Jari Keinanen, Rover Friends Finland
Mr. Göran Asplund
Mr. Ken Nyman, Ita-Helsingin UA
Ms. Tuija Kokkonen, Ita-Helsingin UA
Mr. Jare Salonen, Lopen UA
and members of the committee for EuroTrial 1999 rules and regulations are:
Mr. Bengt Ingman, Mutakuonot
Mr. Jukka Jarvinen, Mansen MC
Mr. Harri Parkkinen, Lansivaylan UA
Mr. Jari Keinanen, Rover Friends Finland
Mr. Ari Myllyla, Merita Off Road
2 GENERAL REGULATIONS
SAFETY
CRASH HELMETS
Crash helmets designed for motor sport competitions must be worn at all
times during practice and competition. Acceptable helmet standards are as
follows
SIS 88.24.11
DS 2124.1
SFS 3653
ONS/OMK
BS 6658-85 Type A
BS 6658-85 Type A/FR
BS 2495.77
C.E.E/E.E.C E TYPE
AFNOR NF S 72 305
SNELL SA 90
SNELL SA 95
SFI Foundation 31.1, 31.2
RACMSA
Crash helmets must be worn in all competition classes: Original, Standard,
Modified and Prototype.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguisher(s) should be a minimum of 2 kg; acceptable standards
are AFFF, ZERO2000, BIC or BIE. Fire extinguisher(s) must be securely fastened
to the vehicle. Fire extinguisher(s) must bear a valid approval sticker.
SEAT BELTS
Seat belts must be worn at all times during practice and competition by
both driver and co-driver. Minimum requirement is three point belts, but
four point belts are recommended.
OTHER REGULATIONS
3 REGULATIONS FOR ORIGINAL CLASS
VEHICLES
The vehicle must be a standard production car, four wheel drive with standard
equipment. Standard equipment must not be removed. Vehicles must be road
taxed and registered.
CHASSIS
Chassis, base parts
No alterations or modifications allowed.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres
Only original type or similar to original type tyres for vehicle are allowed.
Circumference of the tyres must not differ more than +/-5% from the circumference
of the original tyres. Special type tyres, such as tractor type, are not
allowed. Cutting the treads is forbidden.
Wheels
Only original or similar to original type allowed.
Springs
Only original or similar to original type allowed.
Shock absorbers
Only original or similar to original type allowed.
DRIVE LINE
Engine
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Fuel systems
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Cooling
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Exhaust
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Electric system
No alterations or modifications allowed. Main power switch may be installed.
Drive line
No alterations or modifications allowed.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Brakes
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Hand brakes
No alterations or modifications allowed.
STEERING
Steering equipment
No alterations or modifications allowed.
BODY
Body
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Cockpit
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Floor
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Seat of the driver
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Roll cages
Vehicle, without metal roof or original main cage, must have a roll cage
with four securing points installed. Diagonal support is recommended.
Seat belts
Vehicles without seat belts as standard, must be installed with three-point
belts.
LIGHTS
Lights
No alterations or modifications allowed. "See also point 3.10."
DASHBOARD
Switches and gauges
No alterations or modifications allowed. "See also point 3.10."
OTHER
Towing points
Towing points must be clearly identified both in the front and in the back
of the vehicle.
Weight
Vehicle with standard equipment. No additional weights allowed.
Optional equipment
Optional equipment, which does not enhance the advancement of the vehicle,
is allowed. These are e.g. winches, extra lights, front or side-guards,
side steps, wheelarch -covers, additional gauges etc.
4 REGULATIONS FOR STANDARD CLASS
VEHICLES
The vehicle must be a standard production car, four wheel drive with standard
equipment. The standard equipment must not be removed. Vehicles must be
road taxed and registered.
CHASSIS
Chassis, base parts
No alterations or modifications allowed
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres
Tyres may be changed to different size or type tyres. Tyres must fit to
turn in the original wheelarches.Cutting the treads is forbidden. Tyres
must be designed for road use and DOT -marked.
Wheels
No restrictions. May be altered or modified.
Springs
Only original or similar type allowed.
Shock absorbers
Only original or similar to original type allowed.
DRIVE LINE
Engine
Engine may be changed to similar engine used in the same model series.
Diesel engine may be freely altered or modified. The engine must have been
approved by a national vehicle inspection agency.
Fuel systems
Fuel tank may be changed, but it may not be placed inside the cockpit or
outside the body line. The fuel pipes must be equal in length, securely
fastened and protected from damage.
Cooling
The cooling system may be changed. Additional fan(s) may be installed.
Exhaust
The exhaust system must follow regulations for regular road taxed vehicles.
Electric system
A 6-volt system may be altered to a 12-volt system. Main power switch may
be installed.
Drive line
The gearbox may be changed internally, but no alterations or changes to
the transmission case may be made.
Axles
Only one manually operated differential lock is allowed. If there are differential
locks on both axles, one of them, chosen by the driver, will be sealed.The
driver must show the point of the seal at scrutineering. The seal must be
securely fastened so that it does not fall off during the competition. Tampering
with the seal during the competition will lead to immediate disqualification
from the competition. Automatic differential locks are allowed.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Brakes
Brake boosters are allowed. Brakes must operate simultaneously on all wheels.
Hand brakes
Free to alterations and modifications; must operate simultaneously on either
one or both axle(s).
STEERING
Steering equipment
Power steering is allowed. Steering wheel and steering columns may be changed.
BODY
Body
No alterations or modifications allowed. Lifting of the body is not allowed.
Cockpit
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Floor
No alterations or modifications allowed.
Seat of the driver
Seats may be changed.
Roll cages
Vehicle, without metal roof or original main cage, must have a roll cage
with four securing points installed. Diagonal support is recommended.
Seat belts
Vehicles without seat belts as standard, must be installed with three-point
belts.
LIGHTS
Lights
Lights must be in accordance with regulations.
DASHBOARD
Switches and gauges
Alterations and modifications allowed.
OTHER
Towing points
Towing points must be clearly identified both in the front and in the back
of the vehicle.
Weight
Vehicle with standard equipment. No additional weights allowed. Making
the vehicle lighter by dismantling basic construction is forbidden.
Optional equipment
Optional equipment, which does not enhance the advancement of the vehicle,
is allowed. These are winches, extra lights, front or side-guards, side
steps, wheelarch covers, additional gauges etc.
5 REGULATIONS FOR MODIFIED CLASS
VEHICLES
The vehicle must be a standard production car, with original body and original
type suspension and axles, four wheel drive vehicle. Vehicles do not have
to be road taxed or registered.
CHASSIS
Chassis, base parts
Modifications to standard production car's body and chassis are allowed.
E.g., chassis may be shortened.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres
The maximum radius of the tyre is one meter. The tyres must not be tractor-,
implement type, or other special type tyre. Maxicross type tyres are allowed.
Cutting the treads is allowed.
Wheels
No restrictions. May be altered or modified.
Springs
Only original or similar to original type allowed. Additional springs may
be fitted, but the original type springs must carry the weight of the car,
when the additional springs are removed. Lengthening of the springs is allowed.
The height of the body or chassis may not be adjustable.
Shock absorbers
No restrictions. The amount and type are not regulated. Fitting points
of the shock absorbers may also be altered.
DRIVE LINE
Engine
No restrictions on the type of engine. Turbo-chargers may be retrofitted.
Using nitrous gas is not allowed. Placing of the engine may be changed.
Fuel systems
Fuel tank may be changed, but it may not be placed inside the cockpit or
outside bodyline. The fuel pipes must be equal in length, securely fastened
and protected from outside forces. Additional fuel tanks must be empty.
Cooling
No cooling system or expansion tank may be placed inside the cockpit or
outside the bodyline. The tubes and pipes must be equal in length and junctions
in the cockpit are not allowed. The tubes and pipes must be secured so that
there is no danger of burns even in case of leakage.
Exhaust
The exhaust system must follow regulations for regular road taxed vehicles.
Electric system
The battery must be securely fastened both at the top and at the bottom.
The poles of the battery must be protected. Only dry batteries are allowed
inside the cockpit. The poles of the dry battery must be protected and the
wires of the dry battery must also be protected and securely fastened. Main
power switch may be installed. Outside switch must be clearly marked with
the sign of lightning.
Drive line
Gearboxes are free to alterations or modifications.
Axles
Axles must be in accordance with the ones in model series. Differential
locks may be changed.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Brakes
The brakes must operate simultaneously on all wheels. Steering with brakes
is forbidden.
Hand brakes
Free to alterations and modifications; must operate simultaneously on either
one or both axle(s).
STEERING
Steering equipment
The steering must function while engine is not running. Four wheel steering
and chassis steering is forbidden.
BODY
Body
The body must be recognisable with the standard production car it is based
on, some modification is allowed. The roof may be replaced with a 3 millimeters
metal plate or 5 millimeters aluminium plate. The doors may be removed,
but there must be a door net reaching the pelvis level from the bottom of
the door opening. The body may be freely lifted. The windscreen may be removed.
Hydraulic lifting or inclining of the body is forbidden.
Cockpit
Protective bulkhead is obligatory. It prevents the access of fire and harmful
liquids to the cockpit. Air intake to the engine from the cockpit is forbidden.
A window net or strap that prevents hands from falling out from the cockpit
while the vehicle is upside down, is recommended.
Floor
In case there is no floor, a 2 millimeters aluminium plate or 1 millimeter
metal plate covering the size of the cockpit must be installed.
Seat of the driver
There must be two seats securely fastened to the body of the vehicle. Race
or rally type seat recommended.
Roll cages
A roll cage with six securing points is obligatory. Door cages are recommended.
Seat belts
Minimum requirement is a three-point belt.
LIGHTS
Lights
Fully operational brake- and reverse-lights are obligatory. If the front-
and flasher- lights are removed, the openings must be disguised e.g. with
metal plates.
DASHBOARD
Switches and gauges
May be freely altered or modified.
OTHER
Towing points
Towing points must be clearly identified both in the front and in the back
of the vehicle.
Weight
The weight, without the driver, is a minimum of 500 kg. Additional weights
must be securely fastened.
6 REGULATIONS FOR PROTOTYPE CLASS
VEHICLES
The body and chassis may be built freely without regulations. The vehicle
must be four wheel drive vehicle with air inflatable tyres. Vehicles do
not have to be road taxed or registered.
CHASSIS, BASE PARTS
No restrictions.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres
No restrictions.
Wheels
No restrictions.
Springs
No restrictions.
Shock absorbers
No restrictions.
DRIVE LINE
Engine
No restrictions on the type of engine. Turbo-chargers may be retrofitted.
Using nitrous gas is not allowed. No restrictions on placement of engine.
Fuel systems
Fuel tank may be changed, but it may not be placed inside the cockpit or
outside the bodyline. The fuel pipes must be equal in length, securely fastened
and protected from external forces. Additional fuel tanks must be empty.
Cooling
No cooling system or expansion tank may be placed inside the cockpit or
outside the bodyline. The tubes and pipes must be equal in length and junctions
in the cockpit are not allowed. The tubes and pipes must be secured so that
there is no danger of burns even in case of leakage.
Exhaust
The exhaust system must follow regulations for regular road taxed vehicles.
Electric system
The battery must be securely fastened from top to bottom. The poles of
the battery must be protected. Only dry batteries are allowed inside the
cockpit. The poles of the dry battery must be protected and the wires of
the dry battery must also be protected and securely fastened. Main power
switch may be installed. Outside switch must be clearly marked with the
sign of lightning.
Drive line
Mechanical four-wheel drive.
Axles
No restrictions.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Brakes
The brakes must operate simultaneously on all wheels.
Hand brakes
Free to alterations and modifications, but they must be fully operational.
STEERING
Steering equipment
Hydraulic steering is allowed. Steering must operate while engine is not
running. Four wheel steering and chassis steering is allowed.
BODY
Body
There must be some kind of body, equal to the size of the wheelbase. The
roof may be replaced with a 3 millimeter metal plate or a 5 millimeter aluminium
plate.
Cockpit
Protective bulkhead is obligatory. It prevents the access of fire and harmful
liquids to the cockpit. Air intake to the engine from the cockpit is forbidden.
A window net or strap that prevents hands from falling out from the cockpit
while the vehicle is upside down, is recommended.
Floor
In case there is no floor, a 2 millimeters aluminium plate or 1 millimeter
metal plate covering the size of the cockpit must be installed.
Seat of the driver
Race or rally type seat obligatory. There must be at least one fixed seat.
Roll cages
A roll cage with six securing points is obligatory. Door cages are recommended.
Seat belts
Minimum requirement is three-point belts.
LIGHTS
Lights
Fully operational brake- and reverse-lights are obligatory.
DASHBOARD
Switches and gauges
May be freely altered or modified.
OTHER
Towing points
Towing points must be clearly identified both in the front and in the back
of the vehicle.
Weight
The weight, without the driver, is a minimum of 500 kg. Additional weights
must be securely fastened.
7 PENALTY POINTS
The marshal observes the competitor's performance on the tracks. Penalty
points are given as follows.
1 penalty point
Stopping. Stopping the vehicle or not moving within three seconds. Stopping
before or after reversing is allowed without extra penalty points.
3 penalty points
Reversing. Reversing is considered when the vehicle is moving backwards
or when the driver is knowingly using forces to move the vehicle in a backwards
direction, to enhance his/her performance.
5 penalty points
Deviating from the track maximum of one (1) meter. Alternatively, if the
driver is not ready when the section is free from other drivers and the
marshal gives the go ahead to start the section.
15 penalty points
Deviating from the track over one meter. Using outside help. Stopping the
vehicle for over one (1) minute.
20 penalty points
Refusing to start the section.
A competitor starting a section/sections cannot get more than 15 penalty
points per section, unless he/she refuses to start the section.
Competitor is allowed to try again three (3) times to get over the same
spot where he/she has diffuculties to proceed or becomes stuck.
Exceeding the maximum competition time: 1 penalty point per 1 minute.
The section begins when the vehicle's front axle passes over the start
line. The section ends when the front axle passes over the finishing line.
The competitor will be disqualified if:
8 FERRY CONNECTIONS
Following is a list contact persons and their contact information of ferry
companies which operate to and from Finland. Please mention that you are
attending the EuroTrial 1999 when calling to ferry companies marked with
asterisk (*).
FROM ENGLAND TO FINLAND
FINNANGLIA*
Ferry connections either from Felixtown or Hull to Helsinki or to Hamina.
Finnanglia
Adrew Clarke
tel: (0171) 519 7300
fax: (0171) 536 0255
MAN SON Ltd.*
Ferry connection from Harwich to Turku.
Man Son Ltd.
Mr. David Lucey or Mr. Mick Jennings
tel: (01255) 552 744
SCANDINAVIAN SEAWAYS
Ferry connections either from Harwich or Newcastle to Gothenburgh (Goteborg),
Sweden. From Gothenburgh you must drive through Sweden to Stockholm where
you take Viking Line or Silja Line ferry to Turku or Helsinki, Finland.
Scandinavian Seaways
International ferry booking (in the United Kingdom)
tel: (0191) 293 6262 (Administration)
fax: (0191) 293 6222
tel: 0990-333 111 (Reservations)
0990- 333 000
FROM GERMANY TO FINLAND
SILJA LINE *
Ferry connection from Travemunde to Helsinki or package tour from Germany
- Sweden and Finland .
Silja Line
tel: 451-58 990 (Travemunde, Germany)
FG-SHIPPING GMBH*
Ferry connection from Lubeck or Travemunde to Helsinki.
FG-Shipping Gmbh
tel: 451-1507 443 (Travemunde, Germany)
fax. 451- 1507 444 (Travemunde, Germany)
FROM SWEDEN TO FINLAND
SILJA LINE*
Ferry connections from Stockholm, Sweden to Turku or Helsinki, Finland.
Silja Line
tel: (08) 666 3512 (Stockholm, Sweden) (Intl: +46-8-666 3512)
VIKING LINE*
Ferry connections from Stockholm, Sweden to Turku, Helsinki or Naantali,
Finland.
Viking Line
tel. (08) 4524 000 (Stockholm, Sweden) (Intl: +46-8-4524 000)
9 ACCOMODATION
HARJUN HOVI HOSTELL
Harjun Hovi hostell is located 0,7km from the EuroTrial 1999 venue. Harjun
Hovi has several three to four bedroom apartments. Each apartment has their
own shower, toilet and fully equipped kitchen. Bedclothing and towels provided.
For bookings and prices, please contact
Harjun Hovi
c/o Ms Taina Alanen
Katariinankuja 19
FIN-49980 Ravijoki
Finland
Tel: +358-5-7585500
Fax: +358-5-7585555
e-mail: harjunhovi@harjunopk.fi
HARJUN HOVI SCHOOL LODGING
Harjun Hovi school lodging is located 0,7 km from the EuroTrial 1999 venue.
There are school classes where you can sleep. Please bring your own sleeping
bag and mattress. Showers, toilets and sauna, for common use, are in the
same building.
For bookings and prices, please contact
Harjun Hovi
c/o Ms Taina Alanen
Katariinankuja 19
FIN-49980 Ravijoki
Finland
tel: +358-5-7585500
fax: +358-5-7585555
e-mail: harjunhovi@harjunopk.fi
HARJUN HOVI CAMPING
There is a temporary camping area specially made for the EuroTrial 1999,
just 2,5 km away from the venue. It is designed for tents and caravans,
mobile home, trailers and buses are also wellcome. Camping is situated by
the Valkjarvi lake, which is nice for swimming. The sauna and outdoor toilets
are provided.
For bookings and prices, please contact
Harjun Hovi
c/o Ms Taina Alanen
Katariinankuja 19
FIN-49980 Ravijoki
Finland
tel: +358-5-7585500
fax: +358-5-7585555
e-mail: harjunhovi@harjunopk.fi
HARJUN HOVI BARRACKS
Barracks are located 2,5 km from the EuroTrial 1999 venue. The barracks,
normally used by the Finnish Army, is situated by Valkjarvi lake. There
is a 20 persons limit in one barrack. Please bring your own sleeping bag
and mattress. There are limited cooking facilities, please bring your own
pots and pans. Barracks share the same sauna facilities with the Harjun
Hovi camping. Barracks have their own outdoor toilets.
For bookings and prices, please contact
Harjun Hovi
c/o Ms Taina Alanen
Katariinankuja 19
FIN-49980 Ravijoki
Finland
tel: +358-5-7585500
fax: +358-5-7585555
e-mail: harjunhovi@harjunopk.fi
10 ADDITIONAL ACCOMODATION IN THE AREA
HOTELS
HAMINA
Hotel Gasthaus
Kaivokatu 4
49400 Hamina
Tel: +358-5-3541434
Fax: +358-5-3446120
Hotel Haminan Seurahuone
Pikkuympyrankatu 5
49400 Hamina
Tel: +358-5-3500263
Fax: +358-5-3500373
KARHULA
Hotel Leikari
48810 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2278111
Fax: +358-5-285803
VAALIMAA
Hotel Restaurang EastGate
c/o Mr Ahti Kurppa
Koskelantie 5
49930 Vaalimaa
Tel: +358-5-3576288
Fax: 358-5-5217388
VIROLAHTI
Virolahti Manor Holidays
Opintie 8
49900 Virolahti
Tel: +358-5-3471935
Fax: +358-5-3471944
HOSTELS
HAMINA
Kesahotelli Anna (Summer Hotel Anna)
Annankatu 1
49400 Hamina
Tel: +358-400-433561
Fax: +358-5-3541600
Jamilahden kansanopisto (Jamilahti People's College)
49400 Hamina
Tel: +358-5-3446040
Fax: +358-5-3542601
MIEHIKKALA
Lapjarven kurssi-ja leirikeskus (Lapjarvi Training and Camping Center)
Lapjarventie 390
49760 Suur-Miehikkala
Tel: +358-5-74901 (Miehikkala municipality)
Fax: +358-5-7490219
CAMPING
HAMINA
Leirintaalue Pitkathiekat (Camping Pitkathiekat)
Vilniemi
49400 Hamina
Tel: +358-5-3459183
Fax: +358-5-7495381
VIROLAHTI
Hurpun leirinta (Hurpu Camping)
Hurpuntie 362A
49900 Virolahti
Tel: +358-5-357 3125
Vaalimaa Camping
Hameekylantie 153
49900 Virolahti
Tel: +358-5-3571451
Lintulahden loma-ja virkistyskeskus (Lintulahti Holiday and Recreation
Center)
Vilkkila
49900 Virolahti
Tel: +358-5-3573110
Fax: +358-5-3573111
Virolahden seurakunnan leirikeskus (Virolahti Parish Camping)
Lypsyniemi
Tel: +358-5-3571304 Office of the Vicar
Klamilan hiihtomaja (Klamila Ski Lodge)
Tel: +358-5-3551621 Mr Ossi Yrjonen
COTTAGES
VIROLAHTI
Erkki Niemiston lomamokit (Erkki Niemisto's Holiday Cottages)
Sales office: Matkatoimisto Kymenmatkat Oy (Travel Agency Kymenmatkat)
Karhulantie 32-34
48600 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2606411
Fax: +358-5-2606296
Jukka Niemiston mokki-ja kalastuspalvelut (Jukka Niemisto's Cottage and
Fishing Services)
Sales office: Matkatoimisto Kymenmatkat Oy (Travel Agency Kymenmatkat)
Karhulantie 32-34
48600 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2606411
Fax: +358-5-2606296
Alasen lomamokit (Alanen Holiday Cottages)
Sales office: Matkatoimisto Kymenmatkat Oy (Travel Agency Kymenmatkat)
Karhulantie 32-34
48600 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2606411
Fax: +358-5-2606296
Postin lomamokit (Posti Holiday Cottages)
Sales office: Matkatoimisto Kymenmatkat Oy (Travel Agency Kymenmatkat)
Karhulantie 32-34
48600 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2606411
Fax: +358-5-2606296
Veikko Ylatalon lomamokit (Veikko Ylatalo Holiday Cottages)
Sales office: Matkatoimisto Kymenmatkat Oy (Travel Agency Kymenmatkat)
Karhulantie 32-34
48600 Karhula
Tel: +358-5-2606411
Fax: +358-5-2606296
11 FOOD
0,7 km from the EuroTrial 1999 venue, there is Harjun Hovi School Canteen.
It has license to serve alcohol. Canteen offers three meals per day at reasonable
price. Breakfast and dinner are served from Wednesday to Sunday.
Nearest food store, located 0,3 km from the EuroTrial venue, is K-Extra-Kuokka.
In addition to food supplies, store carries strong beer and light wines.
During EuroTrial 1999 K-Extra-Kuokka opening hours are:
Wednesday 9.00 am - 9.00 pm
Thursday 9.00 am - 9.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am - 9.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 9.00 pm
Sunday 9.00 am -2.00 pm
There are several food and drink kiosks in the EuroTrial venue.
12 DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
map still under work!!!!! From western part of Finland, please use road
no. E18 to Ravijoki via Hamina. Ravijoki junction is approximately 17 kilometres
after Hamina. From eastern part of Finland or Russia, Ravijoki junction
is approximately 30 kilometres from Vaalimaa Customs/Boarder control. EuroTrial
1999 signs in Hamina-Vaalimaa E18 road guide you to the trial venue.
13 GARAGE - REPAIR SHOP
There is a garage for do it yourself repairs for your vehicle for competitors
use only. It is located approximately 0,9 km from the trial venue. Garage
is equipped with vehicle crane, air pressure, MIG welding machine, and power
wash. Please bring you own tools. The use of the facilities is free of charge,
but only for the competitors. The opening hours of the repair shop will
be informed at the EuroTrial 1999 Information desk.
14 FUEL
Fuel station for petrol and diesel is located next to K-Extra-Kuokka. Opening
hours are the same as the K-Extra-Kuokka food store.
15 CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM
(Visa, MasterCard tai EuroCard):
Please fill in the
[credit-card form]
form (use block letters please) and fax or mail it to
EuroTrial 1999 office
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.BOX 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
fax: +358-9-7001-7529
tel: +358-40-583 1262
16 BOOKING FORM FOR EUROTRIAL 1999
Booking form
17 ANNOUNCER'S FORM, EUROTRIAL 1999
We would like to know more about you and your accomplishments in the field
of Off Road. Please fill and return this
announcers form with the
booking form.
Your
would ease the work of the announcer and make EuroTrial 1999 interesting
for the spectators. If you happen to have current photograph of you and
your vehicle, please attach it with the form and send it to us. Alternatively,
you may e-mail us the relevant information and picture (preferably in jpg-format).
Forms with photographs will be utilized in the EuroTrial Program Booklet.
[announcer's form]
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.BOX 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
fax: +358-9-7001-7529
tel: +358-40-583 1262
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18 HARJUN HUUMAA -99 SAFARI
Safarimestarit and Merita Off Road will organise off road safari on Wednesday
28th July 1999 for the participants of the EuroTrial 1999 and others alike.
The tracks are similar to the ones tackled in EuroTrial 1999. There are
couple of fireplaces for preparing your own meals. The safari fee is 80
FIM per vehicle. Booking and payment in the EuroTrial Information Desk just
before the safari. Please note that only first 100 vehicles can take part.
If you wish to make sure that you fit in, please let us know (in freely
formulated letter).
EuroTrial 1999
P.O.Box 50
FIN-02711 Espoo
Finland
Fax: +358-9-7001 7529
e-mail: keikku@dlc.fi
Please state your name, nationality, the make and model of your 4x4, tyre
size, axle locks, experience (novice, some experience, experienced, pro)
in off road and if you have a winch.
Timetable:
Departure from the riding school at 11.00 am
Arrival from safari to the riding school approximately 8.00 pm
In case of demand, there will be organized night safaris. Booking, payments
and timetables, please inquire at the EuroTrial 1999 Information Desk.
See [booking] [credit-cards] & [announcers] forms, and [bulletin #1].