What has changed ?

For those who have already had the brochure of the event for some time, not much has changed, other than the dates and the acceptance of mixed crews (as in the 1970s).

For those who first learnt about the event at the Rétromobile motor show, we hope that this postponement will give you a chance to join us, since the deadline for entry has now been put back to 1^st July, 2000.

The regulations of this regularity event remain the same, so all you have to do is return the entry form contained in the brochure, specifying whether you wish to enter in the 100% female category or the mixed category.

If you no longer have these documents, another brochure will be sent to you upon request by telephone or e-mail.

All the crews which had already entered have confirmed that they will be with us in September. We hope that this postponement will also enable all those who learnt about the event at the Rétromobile motor show to join us and sign up before the 1^st July deadline for entries.

Must my car be specially prepared?

Absolutely not. On the contrary, we value the cars which approach the most their original configuration. There is thus no necessity to transform your classic car with a roll-bar, jump guard, foam filled tank... However, if your car has got those modifications, it is still eligible to take part.

Insurance

When participating in this type of event, one always wonders whether it is necessary to take out personal insurance. Please be aware that this is not really necessary. You only need to have a normal insurance policy, which is mandatory for any vehicle used on the open road. Your vehicle insurance certificate must be presented at the scrutineering. In addition, the organisation has taken out complementary insurance from the leading specialist in insurance for classic cars ICC Assurances. As a result, the competitors are insured against the monetary consequences of their third-party liability for property damages and physical injuries, either in the absence of or in addition to the individual insurance policy which each competitor took out separately to cover her vehicle participating in the Rallye des Princesses.

Please contact : ICC Assurances - Mr Eric Léonard - Tel. ++ 33 (0) 1 42 46 52 52. - Fax : ++ 33 (0) 1 42 46 31 19 or www.iccassurances.fr

Does one need sporting licences for the crew or the car?

For the crew, no sporting licence is required. For the car, a FIVA card is necessary. The FIVA (International Federation of the Old Vehicles) is the organization which manages the regularity rallies for classic cars, of which The Rallye des Princesses is part. The cards are issued by the respective federations of each country. If you do not have that card, contact our secretariat which will guide you in this formality.

What about signing on and scrutineering?

The purpose of the signing on will be to show that the vehicle is registered and insured. Scrutineering will pay detailed attention to the major elements of security of the car (traffic lights, fastening of the battery, presence of an extinguisher...) and its road legality. Remember, Halda, Tripmaster, Retrotrip... or any other additional distance measuring devices are prohibited if they are electronicals.

I do not have any experience in rallying. Can I nevertheless take part?

Yes of course. The rally welcomes new crews which never took part in any rally. All will be doing well and will not left behind compared to the more experienced participants. We also welcome many couples, which will give an even more friendly character to the event.

What if I do not yet know the name of my co-pilot or what car I will use?

In that case, we invite you to send in your entry form, even if it is incomplete, in order to reserve a place on the entry list and thus to ensure your participation. You will subsequently be able to add or modify the information about the car or the composition of your crew. If you wish, we can run an ad on our Internet site to help you complete your crew.

Can you tell me what type of maps are necessary?

We recommend getting the Michelin "Série Jaune" maps, nos. 237-238-239-240 and 245.

The hotels are reserved by the organisation and the cost is included in the entry fee. Can I choose my own room and what are the arrangements for the evening meal?

Your entry fee includes hotel room reservations for two people for all the stopover points on the rally, which means that your hotel room will be waiting for you regardless of when you arrive. With the confirmation of your entry, you will receive a form where you will be able to specify the type of room you want (twin, double, single…) and make any other specific requests. You may request a change at any time. We will do our best to satisfy your requests, subject to availability The evening meal is always taken together and is of excellent quality. It is accompanied by a prize-giving ceremony during which the day's best crews will be rewarded.

What do I win at the end of the rally?

Awards and trophies will reward the best-ranked participants by category, group and class. Special awards are also given to the most deserving crews, best mixed crew, etc. There is no prize-money in cash, but, thanks to our sponsors, there will be numerous and valuable prizes for the best participants: Ilias Lalaounis gold jewellery, Christian Dior watches, Bioscreen beauty products, Louis Vuitton bags and luggage….

What if I do not have a classic car but would like to participate?

Our sponsor VODITI, the classic car rental specialist, can provide you with a car for the rally. For further information, call Jean-Claude PRUVOT au 00 33 (0) 1 49 74 03 32 or go to www.voditi.com.

What is the cost of a service team ?

The entry fee for a service team of 2 people amounts 9.000 FF (1.372 €). For any particular request, please contact us.

Tell me more about the road-book ?

The road-book will be your bedside book during the 6 days of the rally. On one hand, it indicates the route to be followed, with the representation of the crossroads, change of direction and the distances between each note. In addition, it includes also very useful additional information, like the detailed timing of the day, the practical details on the location of the hotels, carparks, plans of access... The distances mentioned in the road-book are in kilometers and miles.

Is there any map reading?

There is no map reading in the Liege-Rome-Liege 2000. All the route is represented in " arrow with distance " notes in the road-book. However, we suggest you to get the maps of the rally (references and numbers published in the newsletter). These can be useful to visualize geographically the route and if necessary, to enable you to short-circuit the itinerary.

Dress code ?

In our rallies most crews do not wear competition overalls. The dress code during the day is casual. The outfit for the evening meals will be elegant and more particularly for the official prize giving ceremony in Rome where cocktail dresses and ties will be preferred.

How is the return journey organized?

You do it on your own. The rally finishes Saturday September 23 in the evening, with the official prize giving ceremony. The hotel from Saturday to Sunday is included in your entry fee. Most of the competitors are coming back by road but if you wish to come back by plane, we organise a truck for your car to Paris (about 1.650FF or 250 Euro) (extra cost to be announced later).