Clarification of VAT regulations means that we will now be able to carry out the pre-event documentation and vehicle eligibility checks in Plymouth after all.

These will take place at the Plymouth Novotel, Marsh Mills, Plymouth PL6 8NH between 10.00 hours and 14.00 hours on Sunday 30^th September. The map shows the hotel indicated with a blue square.  

The checks at this location are not compulsory, but are strongly recommended to reduce delay on arrival at the official start (Cervera de Pisuerga), where the checks can also be carried out.  

For participants not wishing to join the start at Cervera de Pisuerga, but preferring to join in Leon, this can also be accommodated.  It would be helpful to the organisers if you could advise which location you will be joining at if you are not travelling on the Plymouth - Santander ferry. Please e-mail classics@msaevents.co.uk or telephone 01753 765100.

Ferry Departure Details  

Your ferry ticket (if applicable) will be sent to you with your final instructions, route book, passes etc. approximately one week prior to the event.  The ferry departs at 16.00 hours (arriving 12.30 hours the following day).  You should arrive at the port no later than 45 minutes prior to the departure time.  

Route Update  

The TBC Checkpoint shown on Day 4 (Thursday 4^th October) in the June Time Schedule is confirmed as Obidos.  

Maps  

The following Michelin Maps cover the route:

• Portugal North (591) - ISBN 9782067117174  
• Portugal Central 592) - ISBN 9782067117181  
• Spain - Castilla y Leon Madrid (575) - ISBN 9782061009000  
• Northern Spain (442) which is now out of print will also cover the Spanish section.  

Dietary Requirements  

Please advise if you have any specific dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian.  

Insurance  

Participants are reminded to ensure their insurance cover for circuits is appropriate. Should you experience any difficulties, Competition Car Insurance (+44 (0)115 941 5255 or competitioncars@towergate.co.uk) have confirmed that they can provide cover. 
 

Rules of the Road  

Please see the useful information below:-  

Spain

• Spain only allows 0.5 milligrams of alcohol per millilitre of blood – stricter than the UK where the limit is 0.8.

• The law in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways is being strictly enforced.  You will risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking.  Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway from a slip road, but wait until the line has broken.

• The speed limit on a motorway is 120 km/h (74mph).  In built up areas the speed limit is 50 km/h (31mph) and 90 km/h (55mph) outside built up areas.  The minimum speed on motorways is 50 km/h (31mph).

• All grades of unleaded petrol (benzin), diesel (gasoleo ’A’) and LPG are available as well as lead substitute additive.  Leaded no longer exists.  It is allowed to carry petrol in a can.

• It is prohibited to sound your horn in a built-up area except in an emergency.

• Visibility vests and warning triangles are now compulsory in Spain.  There should be a vest for every occupant and two warning triangles should be carried.  Bulb kits and headlight converters are compulsory.

• It is a legal requirement in Portugal that everyone carries photographic proof of identity at all times.

• Portugal only allows 0.05 percent of alcohol in the bloodstream.

• Unleaded petrol (95 and 98 octane) is available.  No leaded petrol is sold. Petrol in a can is permitted.  Diesel and LPG are available. A tax of €0.50 is added to credit card transactions.

• The speed limit on a motorway is 120 km/h (74mph).  In built up areas the speed limit is 50 km/h (31mph) and 90 km/h (55mph) outside built up areas.  The minimum speed on motorways is 50 km/h (31mph).

• Warning triangles are compulsory in an accident / breakdown. Bulb kits and headlight converters are compulsory.  Visibility vests are recommended.