CAR

The AFRICA ECO RACE is organized in accordance with the FIA International Sporting Code and its Annexes, the FFSA Sporting Regulations and the current Supplementary Regulations.

ELIGIBLE GROUP AND CLASS

GROUP T1 : PROTOTYPE CROSS-COUNTRY CARS 
Class T1+
Class T1U
Class T1.1: T1 4x4 Petrol 
Class T1.2: T1 4x4 Diesel
Class T1.3: T1 4x2 Petrol
Class T1.4: T1 4x2 Diesel
Class T1.5 : Vehicles complying with SCORE regulations

GROUP T2 : SERIES PRODUCTION CROSS-COUNTRY CARS
Class T2.1: T2 Petrol
Clase T2.2: T2 Diesel

GROUP T3 FIA: LIGHTWEIGHT PROTOTYPE CROSS-COUNTRY VEHICLES 

GROUP T4 FIA: LIGHTWEIGHT SERIES PRODUCTION CROSS-COUNTRY SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLES 

SSV XTREME RACE
Conform to the articles 286 or 286A, appendix J FIA 2018 or 2019, or in accordance to the FFSA T3/T3S/T4 regulations.

GROUP EXPERIMENTAL
Alternative energy; Hybrid, electric, eco vehicles

GROUP « OPEN » 
Cross-Country vehicle with rigid axle, not conform to the Appendix J2022

GROUP « AER OPEN » 
Cross-Country vehicle with an AER passport

CLASSIFICATION

Every day:

A general classification will be put up on the official board at each bivouac. 
There will be a separate classification for the SSV XTREME RACE category.

Prize giving:

• The AFRICA ECO RACE rewards a maximum of pilots either with a trophy or with an AFRICA ECO RACE medal.
• The first three pilots in the CAR scratch as well as the SSV XTREME RACE scratch will receive a magnificent bronze trophy.
• Each category and class will also be rewarded with a trophy

CARS OVERALL CLASSIFICATION : 3 first ones

SSV XTREME RACE OVERALL CLASSIFICATION: 3 first ones

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

Download the AFRICA ECO RACE 2022 Supplementary Regulations.

FIA : Regulations

Are included in the entry fees:

In Car/SSV Xtreme Race: 
The TWO-WAY BOAT TRANSPORT of each vehicle registered
BOAT TRANSPORT to Morocco of each participant, 2 nights
The customs administrative formalities.

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The fee applied will correspond to the one applicable at the time of the initial registration in race/raid category and with the respect of the payment schedule.

Once the racing vehicle(s) entered, the assistance vehicle(s) may be registered later.
Therefore, assistance will benefit from the same offer as the race registration. 

Example: registration of a racing / raid vehicle at the preferential rate. Registration for assistance after preferential rates: the rate applied is the same as the one of the race / raid vehicle, ie "the preferential rate".

Please note: assistance must be entered in the same file as race / raid vehicle. The AFRICA ECO RACE cannot invoice several people or entities for the same team. 

ARE COMPULSORY: 

GPS UNIK4 - ERTF

Competitors must rent the mandatory GPS directly from the Organizer’s exclusive supplier (ERTF) : UNIK4. 

Competitors will therefore all be equipped with a single model GPS, with integrated warning Sentinel and interactive horn.
Only ERTF brand equipment or ERTF approved equipment can be paired with the GPS. Connection of any other equipment is prohibited.
Rental fees of the GPS UNIK4 : 879€ HT

The purchase of the fitting kits (bracket, antenna, wires, power supply) of these materials is at the competitors’ expense.

All vehicles must be at the checks with all the mounting kits already installed on board with operational electrical connections.
The various safety equipment will be provided during the administrative checks.

For further information:
Order online : ERTF - Africa Eco Race 2024 - from December 29, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Support : https://www.ertf.com/support.asp?lg=_uk
ERTF – Kathleen - Tel.: +33 (0)2 97 87 25 85
E-mail : competition@ertf.com

IRITRACK – MARLINK

The Iritrack is a safety and communication equipment to be rented exclusively by the Organizer’s supplier (MARLINK).

It transmits real time positions of the competitors to the Race PC. This vehicle tracking satellite system will be on the website www.africarace.com throughout the rally.
Rental fees of the IRITRACK : 570€ HT

The purchase of the fitting kits (bracket, antenna, wires, power supply) of these materials is at the competitors’ expense.

All vehicles must be at the checks with all the mounting kits already installed on board with operational electrical connections.
The different safety equipment will be provided during the administrative checks.

For further information:
Order online : Africa Eco Race - ESHOP Marlink Events
MARLINK – Valentin - Tel.: +33 (0)6 45 88 64 01
Email : Valentin.Bourdon@marlink.com

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Besides the mandatory safety material, it is obligatory for each crew to have:

• 1 flashlight,
• 2 distress flares: 1-night hand light, 1 cyalume,
• 1 pair of motorcycle glasses, per crew member (for T3, T4 and SSV XTREME RACE groups),
• 1.5 liters of non-alcoholic drinks per person, in flexible bags with mouthpieces or similar (CamelBak type),
• 1 reserve of 5 liters of water in a tank, which must be easily accessible without having to use tools,
• 1 x 9 m towing rope,
• 1 aluminium survival blanket per person (2m x 1m approx.),
• 1 belt cutter per team member, accessible whilst in the seat,
• 1 very powerful audible warning horn, in perfect working order for the duration of the event,
• 1 warning triangle + 1 fluorescent vest per person,
• 1 shovel,
• 1 first aid medical kit,
• Flame resistant suit (FIA standards),
• Flame resistant underwear, balaclava, socks, shoes, gloves (Driver) (FIA standards),
• Front head restraint system, Hans or equivalent (FIA standards),
• Harnesses (FIA standards),
• Approved helmet (FIA standards).

AUTONOMY

• Car: 600 kms for a stage, 450 kms for Selective Stage. For security reasons, an additional autonomy of 10% is recommended.
• SSV: 250 kms in Selective Stage. For security reasons, an additional autonomy of 10% is recommended.

REFUELING

• All SSV competitors (T3, T4 and SSV categories) must stop 15 minutes in the refueling zone, whether they refuel or not, according to their fuel range.
• Refueiling every 250kms on Selective Sectors is not included in the fees. 
• On the liaison road, local petrol station will be indicated in the road book.
• When there is no petrol station close to the bivouac, the Organizer will make fuel available at the bivouac, which will be delivered in barrels.

• Compulsory: each crew member must get a 2024 annual or 1 event international license ICCCR or ICCDRO or ICCDR1 also valid for T1.
• Careful: the nationality of the pilot on the entry list and the classifications must correspond to country of the federation in which the license was subscribed.

Contact your federation

Every person who wishes to participate in the race must imperatively do the online registration process on the TOP RIGHT of our front page : REGISTRATION 
 

2 STEP INSCRIPTION PROCESS

As from now, to benefit from the best offer possible on your entry 

You have to:

• Create an account or connect to an existing account 
• MY ACCOUNT / VEHICLES: Create a vehicle and enter the dimensions. If you do not yet have the model, simply fill the slots with “X” 
• MY ACCOUNT / MY TEAMS: Create your team 
• MY ACCOUNT / MY CREWS: Create your race crew by attaching the vehicle 
• MY ACCOUNT / MY CREWS: On the right: ACTION/MANAGER/MEMBER: Create the pilot and co-pilot. If you do not have all the names, fill the slot with “X”. 

Anyl information can be modified any time before the close of the entries. 

The fee applied will correspond to the one applicable at the time of the initial registration in race/raid category and respect of the schedule payment.
Once the racing vehicle(s) entered, the assistance vehicle(s) may be registered later.
Therefore, assistance will benefit from the same offer as the race registration. 

Example: registration of a racing / raid vehicle at the preferential rate. Registration for assistance later on: the rate applied is the same as the one of the race / raid vehicles, ie "the preferential rate".

Please note: assistance must be entered in the same file as race / raid vehicle. The AFRICA ECO RACE cannot invoice several people or entities for the same team. 
 

To complete and finalize the team file

All slots need to be filled in your own time.
A copy of the following documents have to be uploaded :

• Each passport of each person valid until 6 months after come back.
• Each valid driving licence (back and front) corresponding to the category of vehicle entering the race. 
• Each vehicle registration document (including the trailer).  

Each Registration File must be finalised and fully completed before the date of the entry closing. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE 

Create your personal space and register directly online. 

Your details will be saved and will be modifiable from one year to another if you wish to participate again. A simple way to manage your administrative steps and prepare your adventure. 

RSVP on the ONLINE REGISTRATION WEBSITE