Competition safety rules

Approved by: VŠĮ „Elephant projektai“ (public institution „Elephant projektai“). Manager: Domantas Skučas. Date: 6 May 2026.

2026 Lithuanian Automobile Drift Championship – STREET and SEMI-PRO classes, Round 1. COMPETITION SAFETY RULES. 9–10 May 2026, Ketvergiai village, Klaipėda District.

These safety rules for Round 1 of the 2026 Lithuanian Automobile Drift Championship STREET and SEMI-PRO classes (the “Event”) are drawn up in accordance with Article 18 of the Law on Sport of the Republic of Lithuania. Spectators, participants and event staff must comply with the safety requirements and prohibitions set by the organiser as set out in these Rules.

Spectator car parking is located on a site next to Klaipėdiškių Street in Ketvergiai village, north of Klaipėda Autodrome (drawing 3).

Spectators may watch the Event only from spectator zones marked in green on the map (drawing 4). Spectators are not prohibited from being and moving in participant paddock zones (marked in light blue) and their approaches, but only on the understanding that they assume full responsibility for their own safety and that of their children and pets.

Spectators are prohibited from entering the track safety zone marked in red on the map (drawing 4). While watching the Event, spectators must comply with these Rules. Where other information measures (staff, signs, tape, etc.) do not prohibit approaching closer to the track or other hazardous areas, spectators must still comply with these Rules.

• Spectators must follow instructions given by staff working on the track.
• Consuming alcohol or psychotropic substances while watching the Event is prohibited. It is also prohibited to be in the viewing area under the influence of alcohol and/or psychotropic substances.
• Cars on the track may suddenly change direction due to driver error, mechanical failure, track conditions or changes in terrain; spectators must therefore keep their attention focused on cars on the track so that a hazard can be spotted early and they can move to a safer position.
• At the viewing location it is especially recommended not to crowd, not to sit or lie down, and not to engage in activities other than watching the Event.
• If a crash occurs on the track, spectators are prohibited from taking any action involving the car(s) involved in the crash.
• When medics and rescue services arrive, spectators must move at least 100 m away from the crash site and must not obstruct rescue operations.
• The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry to persons who may pose a risk to the quality of the Event or the safety of participants. Any disruptive or provocative behaviour, as well as capturing or recording (filming) of content without prior permission, is also prohibited. In such cases, the ticket price is not refunded.
• The organiser informs spectators and participants of the requirements of Article I of these Rules exclusively by electronic means: a QR code is displayed at the entrance to the track, linking to the Event rules page. Spectators and participants must, before entering the Event site or before starting to use Event infrastructure, familiarise themselves with the applicable rules using this QR code. Spectators are also informed of the requirements when tickets are purchased. The Rules are published on the organiser’s website, on social networks and through other information channels (www.klaipedadrift.lt, www.gripgp.com, the Facebook event description https://fb.me/e/9KLzYGdEP, the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Elephantdriftteam and the organiser’s Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/domaskucas/).

By signing the Event entry application, participants undertake to comply with these Rules, additional competition regulations, LASF (https://lasf.lt/) normative acts, the championship regulations and the technical regulations.

Participants are informed of Event documents and other information on the organiser’s website, social networks and other channels (www.klaipedadrift.lt, the Sportity app https://sportity.com/app login KLAIPEDA26, the Facebook event description https://fb.me/e/9KLzYGdEP and the Elephantdriftteam Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Elephantdriftteam).

• Participant conduct and incidents in track approaches (including the participant paddock and entry to the start zone and exit from the track) are subject to the Road Traffic Rules.
• In track approaches (including the participant paddock and entry to the start zone and exit from the track), participants may drive at a speed not exceeding 20 km/h.
• Participants must follow instructions from the organiser and/or Event staff (visual, written or verbal).
• In their assigned service areas, participants must have at least one 4 kg or 6 kg fire extinguisher each and a non-absorbent mat under the car (minimum size 3 × 5 m).
• Participants may refuel only in the assigned service area. Each participant is responsible for safe refuelling (no fire or environmental hazard).
• A participant may enter the start zone only after receiving an instruction from the person responsible for the start, with safety belts fastened and wearing equipment specified in the championship technical regulations.
• A participant is not admitted to the start zone if the technical condition of the car poses a risk to Event safety or the environment.
• A participant is not admitted to the start zone if there are other persons, animals or unsecured objects in the car that could injure the participant in a crash.

Event staff act under employment or volunteer agreements.

By signing the agreement mentioned above, each staff member undertakes to comply with these Rules and ensures that, within the scope of their duties, the Event is run in accordance with the organiser’s Event regulations and other normative requirements indicated by the organiser.

Each staff member must take all reasonable safety measures to protect themselves, other staff, participants and spectators.

When acting within the scope of their duties, staff must behave responsibly and convey instructions to participants and/or spectators as clearly as possible. If there is even the slightest suspicion that Event safety may be at risk, staff must take action to prevent it.

Media representatives (accredited by LASF (https://lasf.lt/) and/or the organiser) may enter spectator zones, participant paddock zones and their approaches. Media may also be admitted to the service vehicle staging area (marked MEDIA on drawings 1 and 2) but must remain there until officials give permission to leave.

First aid is provided in accordance with the general legislation of the Republic of Lithuania governing first aid and medical assistance.