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QATAR INTERNATIONAL BAJA
08/10 April 2021
Supplementary Regulations
(v1.6 – 25.03.2021)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction 3
2. Organisation 3
3. Programme 4
4. Entries 5
5. Insurance 7
6. Advertising and Identification 7 2
7. Administrative checks 7
8. Scrutineering, Sealing and Marking 8
9. Service 8
10. Fuel - Refuelling 9
11. Running of the Baja 10
11.1 Reconnaissance
11.2 Road Book
11.3 Starting order and intervals
11.4 Baja start procedure
11.5 Super Special Stage (SSS1)
11.6 Starting order of Stage 2
11.7 Maximum permitted lateness at TC
11.8 Permitted early check-in
11.9 Passage Controls (PC)
11.10 Waypoints
11.11 Speed Control Zones
11.12 PC Safety Zone followed by a Speed Control Zone
11.13 Maximum time allowed at special stages
11.14 Penalties
12. Other procedures 14
12.1 Briefing
12.2 Official time used during the Baja
12.3 Finish procedures
12.4 Any special procedures / activities
13. Identification of officials 14
14. Prizes 14
15. Final checks 15
Appendix 1 – Itinerary 16
Appendix 2 – Names and photographs of CROs and their schedules 18
Appendix 3 – Decals and positioning of supplementary advertising 19
Appendix 4 – Service Park Layout 20
Appendix 5 – Electronic start procedure 21
Appendix 6 – Signposting of controls 22
Appendix 7 – Road Book Lexicon 23
Appendix 8 – Sportity APP 24
Appendix 9 – National Category 25
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1. INTRODUCTION
Qatar International Baja will be run in compliance with the FIM International Sporting Code and its
appendices, the FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations and its appendices, the National Sporting Regulations
which comply with the FIM regulations and these Supplementary Regulations.
Modifications, amendments and/or changes to these Supplementary Regulations will be announced only
by numbered and dated Bulletins (issued by the organizer or the Jury).
The Baja will be twinned with an ASN National Category with separate supplementary regulations.
Additional information will be published in the Baja Guide, issued on 29 March 2021. 3
The FIM Bajas World Cup Regulations can be found at www.fim-live.com
For the exact interpretation of the present text, the following meaning of the word “competitor” should
be considered:
• Vehicles of categories 1, 2 and 4 – “rider”
• Vehicles of category 3 – “driver and/or co-driver”
1.2 Overall SS distance and total distance of the itinerary
SS distance: 504,24 km
Total distance: 872,44 km
1.3 Number of Stages / Selective Sections
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2. ORGANISATION
2.1 Titles for which the Baja counts
2021 FIM Bajas World Cup
2.2 Visa numbers – FIM and ASN
FIM IMN: 814.03
ASN visa No: 104-01 QMMF 2021
2.3 Organiser’s name, address and contact details (permanent office)
Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation
Lusail Sports Arena
Al Wusail, North Relief Road PO Box 8708
Doha / Qatar
Tel.: +974 443 79 885 Fax: +974 443 79 732
e-mail: info@qmmf.com.qa
website: www.qmmf.com
2.4 Organisation committee
Chairman Abdulrahman Al Mannai
Members Abdulrazaq Al-Kuwari
Amro Al-Hamad
2.5 Jury
President Jean-François Wulveryck
FIM Member Gillian Dykes
ASN Member Abdulrazaq Al-Kuwari
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2.6 FIM Stewards
FIM Technical Director Andres Salazar
FIM Environmental Steward Mohamed Osman
2.7 Senior officials
Baja Director Pedro Almeida
Baja Assistant Director Rashid Al-Sulaiti
Clerk of the Course Virginia Gomez
Chief Safety Officer Jeffrey V. Crawford
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Deputy Chief Safety Officer Zia Rehman
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amr Aboulwafa
Competitors Relations Officer David Patterson
Chief Scrutineer Stanley da Silva
Service Park Coordinator tba
Chief Timekeeper Wolfgang Schindale (Sporttraxx)
Secretary of the Meeting Angelene Lapuz
Media Relations Officer Neil Perkins
Local Media Relations Officer Abdulaziz Alyafi
Responsible ANUBE tba
2.8 HQ location and contact details
Lusail Sports Arena
Doha / Qatar
Tel.: +974 443 79 885 Fax: +974 443 79 732
e-mail: info@qmmf.com.qa
3. PROGRAMME
Monday, 1 March
Publishing of the supplementary regulations Website
Opening date for entries Baja Office
Thursday, 18 March
17.00h Closure date of entries at reduced fee Baja Office
Monday, 29 March
17.00h Closure date of entries Baja Office
17.00h Issuing of Baja Guide Website
Sunday, 4 April
08.00h Bivouac opens Lusail Sports Arena
17.00h Publication date of entry list Website / ONB
Wednesday, 7 April
08.00/20.00h Baja Office opens
14.00/18.00h Opening of media centre and media accreditation
Administrative checks (see article 7) (*) Lusail Sports Arena
From 16.00h Collection of material and documents
Collection of safety tracking systems / NAVGPS
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Thursday, 8 April
06.30/18.30h Baja Office opens
From 07.00h Scrutineering, sealing & marking of components
(see article 8) (*)
08.00/12.00h Reconnaissance of SSS1 (see article 11.5.4)
09.00/17.00h Opening of media centre and media accreditation
13.00h 1st Jury Meeting Lusail Sports Arena
14.00h Publication of start list for Stage 1
14.30h Pre-Baja Press Conference 5
15.00h Start of the Baja
15.25h Start of the Super Special Stage
18.00h Publication of the start list for Stage 2
Friday, 9 April
06.30/19.00h Baja Office opens
07.00/19.00h Opening of media centre Lusail Sports Arena
07.00h Start of Stage 2
08.30h Start of SS2 tba
17.00h Publication of the start list for Stage 3 Lusail Sports Arena
Saturday, 10 April
06.30/20.00h Baja Office opens
07.00/19.00h Opening of media centre Lusail Sports Arena
07.00h Start of Stage 3
08.30h Start of SS3 tba
After TC3B Final scrutineering
17.00h Publication of Final Classification
Lusail Sports Arena
17.30h Post-Baja Press Conference
18.00h Podium Ceremony / Prize-giving
* Detailed schedule to be published in a bulletin.
Official Notice Board location
SPORTITY APP
(see Appendix 8)
4. ENTRIES
4.1 Closing date for entries
• At reduced fees: Thursday, 18 March at 17h00 (local time)
• At normal fees: Monday, 29 March at 17h00 (local time)
4.2 Entry procedure
Entries must be submitted as specified in article 82.4 and 82.6 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup
Regulations.
Those wishing to take part in the Baja may register and fill in the electronic entry form available at
the QMMF website (www.qmmf.com) duly completed before the closing date of entries.
The entry will only be accepted if accompanied by the total amount of the entry fee. To be accepted,
the competitor must send proof of payment of the entry fees by email to the Baja secretariat
(angelene.lapuz@qmmf.com.qa) by the closing date of entries.
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The following documents must be attached to the same email:
• Photocopies of the competition licences
• A valid Starting Permission from the competitor national federation to participate specifically in
this event. If the competitor has a “one event” licence, a Starting Permission is not required.
• Photocopies of the driving licences corresponding to the type and capacity of the machine used.
4.3 Categories and classes
Vehicles will be divided into groups and classes as per article 82.7.1 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup
Regulations.
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The categories are as follows:
• Category 1: Bike (Up to 450cc single or twin cylinder, 2T or 4T)
• Category 2: Quads (three-wheel vehicles are forbidden)
• Category 3: SSV
• Category 4: Bike (Over 450cc)
“Over 450cc” motorcycles may enter the baja but, according to FIM regulations, will not count
towards the FIM Bajas World Cups.
• Class 1: Women
• Class 2: Junior
• Class 3: Veterans
4.4 Entry fees / Entry packages
Motorcycles and Quads: 1250 US$ (1000 US$ reduced fees)
SSVs: 2500 US$ (2000 US$ reduced fees)
These fees include:
• Third party insurance
• Tracking and navigation equipment (Stella & Sporttrax)
• Water
• Visa, if required; to be applied by 18 March the latest
Not included:
• Stella installation kit
• Competitors are required to pay a deposit of 1500 QR which will be refunded at the end of the
event upon return of Stella and Sporttrax equipment in good conditions.
4.5 Payment details
All entry fees may be paid by bank transfer, to the following bank account:
Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF)
Bank name: Qatar International Islamic
Bank Branch: Main Branch, Grand Hamad Avenue, P.O.Box 664, Doha, Qatar.
IBAN: QA15 QIIB 0000 0000 1111 4100 6600 1
Account Number: 1111-410066-001 / Swift Code: QIIBQAQA
A copy of the bank transfer has to be attached to the application form. Please ensure that the
entrant’s name and account holder are included as reference on all bank transfers.
Any bank charges incurred must be paid by the entrants in addition to the entry fees.
4.6 Refunds
Entry fees will be refunded in full:
• To candidates whose entry has not been accepted.
• In the case of the Baja not taking place.
The Organisers may refund 50% of the entry fees to those entrants who, for reasons of force majeure
(duly certified as such by their ASN), were unable to start the Baja.
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5. INSURANCE
As per article 82.5 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
5.1 Competitors are reminded that only damage caused to third parties by the FIM, Baja officials and/or
entered competitors is covered by the insurance policy taken by the Organization. Injury to the
drivers themselves or damage to participating vehicles is not covered by this insurance.
5.2 The coverage limit per any one occurrence is tba (tba in the aggregate).
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5.3 The service vehicles, even those bearing special plates issued by the organizers, may never be
considered as official participants in the Baja. They are therefore not covered by the insurance policy
of the Baja and remain the sole responsibility of their owner.
5.4 Competitors are free to take on at their own convenience any individual insurance policy that they
deem fit, independently from the above-mentioned liability insurance.
5.5 By submitting their entries, the competitors and vehicle owners waive any claims or rights to pursue
action for damages in connection with the event against the organizer.
6. ADVERTISING AND IDENTIFICATION
As per article 82.7.5 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
6.1 Organiser’s advertising
See also Appendix 3 of these supplementary regulations.
Organizer’s collective advertising
Qatar International Baja / QMMF
6.2 Advertising restrictions
No political, religious or abusive advertising is permitted. The advertising of tobacco (or related
products), alcohol and/or pornography is forbidden on vehicles, competition/service equipment and
on the team members’ outfits.
6.3 Identification numbers, Baja plates and all organizer’s advertising must be fitted to the vehicle for
scrutineering and must be visible for the duration of the Baja.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKS
7.1 Timetable
Wednesday, 7 April from 16.00h.
The exact schedule will be published by means of a bulletin.
7.2 Documents to be presented
Personal
• Competition licenses
• Valid driving licences
• Passports or identification
• ASN authorisation for all foreign competitors
• Completion of all details on the entry form
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Vehicle
• Vehicle registration papers
• Vehicle owner authorisation to participate in the Baja (if the competitor is not the owner)
Other
• Signing of the Indemnity Form
7.3 Time control
Any delay on the presentation at the time control installed immediately before administrative checks
will result in the following penalties:
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from 1 to 15 minutes US$ 50,00
from 16 to 30 minutes US$ 75,00
> 30 minutes US$ 100,00
> 60 minutes will be reported to the Jury
8. SCRUTINEERING, SEALING AND MARKING
As per articles 82.8.2 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
8.1 Scrutineering venue and timetable
Lusail Sports Arena.
Thursday, 8 April from 07.00h.
The exact schedule will be published by means of a bulletin.
8.2 Time control
Any delay on the presentation at the time control installed immediately before scrutineering will
result in the following penalties:
from 1 to 15 minutes US$ 50,00
from 16 to 30 minutes US$ 75,00
> 30 minutes US$ 100,00
> 60 minutes will be reported to the Jury
8.3 Installation of Tracking System and NAV-GPS
All competitors must make provision in their competition vehicles for the installation of the Tracking
System and NAV-GPS.
The correct functioning and installation of the equipment will be checked at scrutineering.
8.4 When checking in at the time control installed immediately before scrutineering, competitors must
comply with the following:
• All Baja plates, competition numbers and advertising plates must be already fitted.
• Produce safety helmets, protective gear and backpack for approval.
• Produce GPS and the «vehicle to vehicle alarm system» in working order, permanently fitted to
the vehicle.
9. SERVICE
9.1 Service Park
Location of the Service Park: Lusail Sports Arena (25° 28.961'N 51° 27.875'E).
Access of service vehicles to the Service Park: From Sunday, 4 April at 08.00h
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Service teams and accompanying persons:
Each competitor is reminded that he/she is jointly and severally responsible for his or her service
teams and accompanying persons. Any infringements of the regulations as well as the use of
unauthorized equipment – whether or not this has a direct or indirect influence on the results or
sporting running of the event – will be judged by the Jury who will be entitled to decide as far as the
disqualification from the event of the competitor(s) involved, directly or indirectly.
As part of the COVID-19 mitigation plan, the number of service personnel is limited to 3 (three) per
entered motorcycle / quad or 4 (four) per entered SSV. The ID bracelet, correctly attached to the
wrist of competitors, is considered the only identification allowing competitors and service personnel
to be present in an official location, including the service park. Personnel must show the bracelet at 9
any time on request.
A competitor receiving assistance in any form from third parties not identified by the wearing of the
bracelet is subject to a penalty of 250 € and a penalty at the Jury discretion up to and including
disqualification.
9.2 From the start of the Baja, service of a competing motorcycle may be carried out
• in the Service Park specified in art. 9.1 of these supplementary regulations.
• on road sections only where the competitors’ route and the assistance route are common. This
does not apply for road sections between parts of a Special Stage and for refuelling areas on road
sections.
From the start to the finish of a special stage, any repair on an entered vehicle can be done only by
the competitor himself or by any other competitor officially entered and still in the competition using
the means they carry on board. Any other outside assistance, supply of equipment, fuel or parts will
be considered as illegal service and reported to the Jury.
The movement of service vehicles is strictly controlled and is forbidden along the route of any special
stage. For any infringement of this rule a penalty of up to and including disqualification from the
event may be imposed by the Jury on the competitor for whom the transgressors are servicing.
9.3 Maximum service times
• After the super special stage (TC1B>TC1C): 01.00h
• After SS2 (TC2B>TC2C): 02.00h
10. FUEL - REFUELING
As per article 82.16.4 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
10.1 Official refuelling zones (RZ)
There will be official refuelling zones at the following locations:
• At a specific area close to the service park (RZ0 / RZ1 / RZ5)
• Immediately before the start of SS2 and SS3 (RZ2 / RZ6)
• At a midpoint of SS2 and SS3 (RZ3 / RZ7)
• Immediately after the finish of SS2 and SS3 (RZ4 / RZ8)
Restrictions
• At the refuelling zone close to the service park area, only actions directly involved in the refuelling
of the competing vehicle are permitted.
• At the remaining refuelling zones, all external assistance on a machine is forbidden on pain of
penalties at the discretion of the Jury. Only competitors still in the competition are allowed to help
other competitors.
• RZ0 will be operational on Thursday, 08 April, between 09.00h and 13.00h.
10.2 All vehicles must have sufficient fuel range at least to cover 125 km between official refuelling points.
An extra safety margin of 10% is recommended.
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11. RUNNING OF THE BAJA
11.1 Reconnaissance
As per art. 82.11.1 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
11.2 Road book
As per article 82.11.2.1 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
Competitors will receive a road book per day, which will indicate the official itinerary.
On the Super Special Stage only, directions and features of the route will be indicated also by means 10
of arrows and/or tape.
The road book for Stage 1 will be distributed during the reconnaissance of the SSS1.
For Stage 2 and Stage 3, the road book will be delivered to competitors:
• for the first road section of the day - during administrative checks
• for the special stage and the last road section of the day – upon arrival of each competitor at the
refuelling zone before the start of the special stage of the day.
11.3 Starting order and intervals
As per article 82.15 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
11.4 Baja start procedure
Location:
Losail Sports Arena (Doha).
Holding area:
The competitor or a team representative must take the competition vehicle to the ceremonial start
holding area where any kind of service or refuelling is forbidden.
Entering the holding area outside the indicated time window will incur a cash penalty of 100 €.
The holding area will be under vigilance. Access to the holding area is limited to team members and
media representatives with appropriate identification.
Timetable
According to programme.
11.5 Super Special Stage (SSS1)
1. All competitors must take part in the Super Special Stage and its results will count for the
classification of the event as well as any road penalties relating thereto.
A multiplying factor of 4 will be applied to the time of each competitor on the Super Special Stage.
For each competitor, the maximum time to complete the SSS1 will be 15 minutes and the maximum
time resulting from the application of the multiplying factor will be 60 minutes.
2. Itinerary
The official itinerary of the Super Special Stage is that shown in the road book, defined by drawings
and road direction diagrams.
Waypoints will not be used to define the route and/or to control the itinerary respect of the Super
Special Stage.
To assist competitors, directions and features of the route will be indicated by means of arrows
and/or tape. However, the official itinerary is the one shown in the road book.
Any non-compliance with the official itinerary will be reported to the Jury.
Should a competitor accidentally leave the route he must retrace his tracks and return to that point
before continuing. Failure to do so will incur a penalty of at least 1 minute which may be increased
at the discretion of the Jury.
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)3. Penalties
Any competitor who having started the SSS1 fails to finish it within the maximum time of 15’ will be
given the maximum time resulting from the application of the multiplying factor of 4 (60’) plus a 15-
minute penalty (75 minutes).
Any competitor who does not start the SSS1 will be given the maximum time resulting from the
application of the multiplying factor of 4 (60’) plus a 30-minute penalty (90 minutes).
4. Reconnaissance
Each competitor will be allowed to do two reconnaissance laps of the Super Special Stage as a
passenger of an organization vehicle driven by an organization marshal. 11
The starting time of the reconnaissance slot of each competitor will be published by means of a
bulletin.
11.6 Starting order for Stage 2
The starting order for Stage 2 will be made as follows:
• the first five competitors will start (one by one every two minutes) in reverse order of the overall
classification of the Super Special Stage;
• the remaining competitors will start (one by one every minute) in the order of the overall
classification of the Super Special Stage;
• SSVs will start (one by one every minute) in the order of the overall classification of the Super
Special Stage. The first SSV will start 30’ after the last motorcycle/quad.
11.7 Maximum permitted lateness at TC
Any lateness exceeding 30 minutes of any individual target time will result in the competitor
concerned being considered to have retired at that control, and the competitor will receive a Time
Control (TC) penalty for each missed TC and, eventually, a Special Stage penalty for each Special Stage
not started or not completed.
11.8 Permitted early check-in
Early check-in without incurring in any penalty will be allowed at the time controls identified with an
asterisk (*) in the itinerary / Appendix 1.
11.9 Passage Controls (PC)
1. Procedure
The passage will be timed to the second and noted on a passage sheet by the marshal in charge of
the post. There will be no stamp or perforation of the timecard, the following procedure being
adopted instead:
After entering the control zone (respecting the speed limit of 40 km/h), the vehicle must come to a
full stop at the red control board. The marshal in charge will then count loud 1 – 2 – 3 seconds after
what the passage at the control is considered as materialised and the vehicle may restart respecting
the speed limit of 40 km/h until leaving the safety zone.
2. Maximum permitted lateness (MPL) at a PC
For each competitor, at any PC which is located after a minimum of 50% of the total length of the
special stage, the MPL will be calculated considering the following:
• the start time of the competitor concerned for that special stage;
• the distance run from the start of the special stage;
• the calculated average speed corresponding to the maximum time allowed for the special stage;
• an additional fixed time of 1 hour.
At a Passage Control, any lateness exceeding the maximum permitted lateness (MPL) will result in
the competitor concerned being considered to have retired, and the competitor will receive the
correspondent penalty.
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)11.10 Waypoints
1. A waypoint (WP) is a geographical point defined by longitude and latitude coordinates. The
validation in a chronological (ascending) order of each waypoint identified in the road book
guarantees the respect of the itinerary by the competitors.
2. The competitor must pass through all waypoints in chronological (ascending) order and is not
allowed to drive back to get a previously missed waypoint
3. The following types of waypoints will be used in the Baja:
WPV (VISIBLE WAYPOINT)
Travelling towards a visible waypoint, all information is displayed on the NAV-GPS at any time when 12
the WPV is selected or the previous waypoint has been validated. WPVs are usually used for the start
of a Stage, if followed by a road section or from the ASS to the service park/bivouac (finish time
control of a Stage).
WPE (ECLIPSE WAYPOINT)
A waypoint which becomes completely visible on the NAV-GPS once the previous one in the
chronological order has been validated, whatever the distance between the previous one and the
WPE may be.
WPM (MASKED WAYPOINT)
This is a standard waypoint to be used to check that the navigation instructions are being correctly
followed by the competitor. The NAV-GPS directs the competitor towards this point only once he has
come within the opening radius of it.
WPS (WAYPOINT SAFETY)
A waypoint used to ensure competitors’ safety.
4. Depending on the waypoint type, the NAV-GPS directs the competitor towards a waypoint only
once they have validated the previous waypoint or if they have come within the opening radius of it.
To validate a waypoint, competitor must pass within the validation radius of it. The exact opening
and validation radiuses as well as the penalties are listed in the following table:
Waypoint Opening radius Validation radius
(m) (m)
WPV Open 90
Navigation WPE Prev (1000) 90
WP WPM 800 90
WPS 1000 90
Prev (1000) = previous waypoint or within a radius of 1000 m if the previous waypoint was missed
5. The penalty for the non-validation of a waypoint is 10 minutes.
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)6. The total number of waypoints which may be missed during a Stage is 40% of the total number of
waypoints of the Stage concerned. If a competitor has less than the required number of waypoints it
is deemed to have retired from the Stage and will be given the Stage Penalty for the Stage concerned.
11.11 Speed Control Zones
As per art. 82.19 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
11.12 PC Safety Zone followed by a Speed Control Zone
When a Passage Control Safety Zone (see article 82.18 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations) is 13
immediately followed by a Speed Control Zone (see article 82.19 of2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup
Regulations) at higher speed, the start of which (‘DZ’) is coincident with the Passage Control, the
higher speed will not be enforced until 90 metres after the PC location.
11.13 Maximum time allowed at special stages
SS Length (km) Maximum time (hh:mm)
SSS1 6,70 00:15
SS2 248,80 06:00
SS3 248,74 06:00
For any competitor concluding a special stage according to the regulations (i.e. within the maximum
time, with less than 40% of missed waypoints, etc…) the sum of its total time and the penalties for
missed waypoints will be limited to the maximum time of the stage plus 50%.
11.14 Penalties
Penalty
Every minute of difference between the actual check-in time and
Time 1 minute
the target check-in time.
Controls
Missed TC or check-in more than 30’ late 1 hour
Passage Missed Passage Control 10 minutes
Controls Non-respect of the Passage Control procedure (article 11.9.1) 5 minutes
Remaining for more than 30 seconds on the start line, after the
2 minutes
starting signal
Start made before the official signal is given the signal 1 minute (min.)
Re-start after neutralisation before scheduled time 1 minute (min.)
Special Stage not completed or total time exceeding the stage
SS penalty
maximum time
Special
Lateness at a PC exceeding the MPL (article 11.9.2) SS penalty
Stages
Waypoint non-validated 10 minutes
More than 40% of non-validated waypoints (of the total number
SS penalty
of WPs of the Stage)
Special stage not started Stage penalty
FIM BWCR
Excessive speed at speed control zones
art. 82.19
SSS1 total time – per second 4 seconds
Super
SSS1 not completed or total time exceeding the stage maximum
Special 75 minutes
time
Stage
SSS1 not started 90 minutes
SS penalty = Special stage maximum time + 50%
Stage penalty = Special stage maximum time + 100%
In order to benefit from the application of the ‘SS penalty’ or the ‘Stage penalty’ penalty, the
competitor must check-in at the last TC of the day before the closing time of the said control and put
his vehicle into parc fermé.
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)12. OTHER PROCEDURES
12.1 Briefing
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the General Briefing will be hosted electronically on the Sportity App
(See Appendix 8) on Wednesday 7 of April at 16:00h.
12.2 Official time used during the Baja
Official time throughout the entire Baja will be GPS time.
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12.3 Finish procedures
The baja will conclude at TC3B. From this point, all vehicles are subject to Parc Fermé rules until the
Parc Fermé is opened at the instructions of the Jury.
Post-event scrutineering will take place as soon as possible after the arrival of the vehicles at T3B.
The finish ceremony and prize giving will take place according to the programme.
The attendance at the finish ceremony and prize giving is compulsory for all classified competitor and
all participants must wear their approved overalls.
In the event a vehicle is not driveable for the above procedure, this must be reported to the clerk of
the course and the competitor concerned must still attend the podium finish ceremony.
12.4 Any special procedures / activities including the organisers’ promotional activities
• 8 April (Thursday) – 14:30 Pre-Baja Press Conference
• 10 April (Saturday) – 19:30 Post-Baja Press Conference
The exact location of the functions and the list of competitors required to participate will be
announced by means of a CoC Communication.
13. IDENTIFICATION OF OFFICIALS
Officials will be identified as follows:
SS Commander Red with white stripe and text “Stage Commander”
SS Safety Marshal Yellow
Post Chief Blue with white stripe and text “Post Chief”
Timekeeper Orange with white stripe and text “Timekeeping”
Medical Personnel White with text “Medical”
Scrutineer Black with white stripe and text “Scrutineer”
Competitor’s Relations Officer Red with text «CRO»
Media Assistant Green with white stripe and text “Media Assistant”
14. PRIZES
As per art. 82.34 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
1st 2nd 3rd
General classification Trophy Trophy Trophy
Category 1: Bikes (up to 450cc) Trophy Trophy Trophy
Category 2: Quads Trophy Trophy Trophy
Category 3: SSV 2 trophies 2 trophies 2 trophies
Category 4: Bikes (over 450cc) Trophy Trophy Trophy
Woman Trophy - -
Classes Junior Trophy - -
Veterans Trophy - -
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)14.1 Only vehicles of Categories 1, 2 and 4 will be considered for establishing the General classification
and each Class classification.
14.1 All trophies will be awarded during the prize-giving ceremony.
15. FINAL CHECKS
15.1 Final checks – who is required to attend from teams and location
The final checks will take place at Lusail Sports Arena (same place of pre-event scrutineering) after 15
the arrival of the vehicles at TC3B.
The vehicles selected for post Baja scrutineering will be notified at TC3B and must be riden / driven
immediately to the scrutineering by the competitor or a team representative.
A sufficient number of mechanics with tools must follow each chosen vehicle, should the scrutineers
wish to dismantle the vehicle.
15.2 Protest and Appeals
As per article 82.33 of 2021 FIM BAJAS World Cup Regulations.
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 1 – Itinerary (1)
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 1 – Itinerary (2)
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 2 - NAMES AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF CROs AND THEIR SCHEDULES
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 3 – DECALS AND POSITIONING OF SUPPLEMENTARY ADVERTISING
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1 3 stickers with competition numbers
2 2 stickers with organiser’s advertising
3 1 race bib
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 4 - SERVICE PARK LAYOUT
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 5 - ELECTRONIC START PROCEDURE
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 6 - SIGNPOSTING OF CONTROLS
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 7 – ROAD BBOK LEXICON
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 8 – SPORTITY APP
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2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)Appendix 9 – NATIONAL CATEGORY
A – Motorcycles and Quads
The supplementary regulations of 2021 Qatar International Baja will apply entirely with the below
exceptions:
1. The National Category will be open to teams composed by two riders, one of which will be the entrant.
Both members of the team must be in possession of (minimum) a ‘national’ licence.
2. In each team, riders may share a motorcycle/quad or use one motorcycle/quad per rider.
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For teams using two motorcycles/quads, both vehicles must be equipped with a “road book reader”
and a “mounting bracket to accept a Stella GPS unit”.
3. Each team riders will share the itinerary as follows:
• Thursday (SSS1) – only one of the riders will participate.
• Friday (SS2) and Saturday (SS3) – one of the riders will do the first part of the stage and the other
one will do the second part (each part of the stage will be +/- 125 km long).
4. National Category vehicles (motorcycles/quads) may be transported along the road sections before
and after the special stage of each day.
The exact location to unload / load the vehicles will be announced in a later communication.
5. Only the final parc fermé on Saturday will be compulsory for vehicles of this category.
For teams using two motorcycles/quads, both vehicles must enter the final parc fermé.
There will be a maximum time (counted from the conclusion of SS3) to enter the vehicle(s) into parc
fermé. This time will be announced in a later communication.
6. Entry fees (per team / 2 riders):
• Up to Thursday, 18 March – 2000 QAR
• Up to Monday, 29 March – 3000 QAR
7. There will be a separate classification for the teams of this category.
8. Prizes
• 1st team – 2 trophies
• 2nd team – 2 trophies
• 3rd team – 2 trophies
B – SSVs
The supplementary regulations of 2021 Qatar International Baja will apply entirely with the below
exceptions:
1. The National Category will be open to competitors using vehicles of the following types:
• National T3 Series Production vehicles (conf. 2021 QORC regulations / article 7.1 – class 2)
• National T3 Modified vehicles (conf. 2021 QORC regulations / article 7.1 – class 3)
2. National T3 Series Production vehicles are based on production series products where the following
components must be strictly in conformity with the standard series parts:
• Suspension
• Braking system
• Electricals and battery
• Exhaust system (manifold standard, exhaust pipe and muffler free)
• Wheels
• Vehicle body exterior and interior (factory design)
• Transmission
• Engine
• ECU
• Water cooling
• Turbo
2021 Qatar International Baja (08/10 April)3. Minimum weight
National T3 Series Production vehicles: 800 kg
National T3 Modified vehicles: 900 kg
4. Air restrictors
All supercharged engines must be fitted with an air restrictor. All the air necessary for feeding the
engine must pass through this (these) restrictor(s), which must comply with Article 284-6.1, except for
its maximal internal diameter which is 32 mm.
It is possible to use 2 air restrictors provided that the diameter normally used for one restrictor is
divided by 1.4142.
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5. Protective paddings (valid for all vehicles)
All tubes of the cage identified on the below drawing and all roof reinforcements must be fitted with
paddings in compliance with FIA standard 8857-2001, type A (see technical list n°23).
Each padding must be fixed in such a way that it is not moveable from the tube.
6. National Category vehicles (SSVs) may be transported along the road sections before and after the
special stage of each day.
The exact location to unload / load the vehicles will be announced in a later communication.
7. Only the final parc fermé on Saturday will be compulsory for vehicles of this category.
There will be a maximum time (counted from the conclusion of SS3) to enter the vehicle(s) into parc
fermé. This time will be announced in a later communication.
8. Entry fees
• Up to Thursday, 18 March – 3000 QAR
• Up to Monday, 29 March – 4500 QAR
9. There will be a separate classification for the competitors of this category.
10.Prizes
• 1st – 2 trophies
• 2nd – 2 trophies
• 3rd – 2 trophies
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