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This
reduces 11 classes to 6 in a practical and fair way.
Amalgamation depends upon how many of each class turn up at the event, but
the six classes above would be close to the norm at small-club level. |
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| L.1.3. |
Competitive
Safari:- |
| Standard |
| 1 |
Leaf sprung.
Up to 2000cc 4 cylinder petrol and up to 2286cc diesel engine. |
| 2 |
Leaf sprung.
2001cc to 2495cc petrol or 2287cc to 2495cc diesel & LWB 2625cc 6 cylinder
petrol. |
| 3 |
90 / Ninety
/ SWB Defender (Petrol & normally aspirated diesel.) |
| 4 |
All models
with Turbo-diesel engines. |
| 5 |
Range Rover,
Discovery, 110 / One Ten / LWB Defender, Freelander, all FC’s &
LWB-V8.(Petrol.) |
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| Modified |
| 6 |
Leaf sprung
up to 3000cc. |
| 7 |
Leaf sprung
above 3000cc. |
| 8 |
Coil / air
sprung up to 3600cc. |
| 9 |
Coil / air
sprung above 3600cc. |
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| L.1.4. |
The Defender
range of vehicles are directly equivalent to the Ninety / 90, One Ten /
110 & 127 / 130 / One-Thirty range. |
| L.1.5. |
Standard production
vehicles from Land Rover Ltd, built after January 1st 1993 which do not
have a competition class listed above are to be allowed to compete in the
class which nearest fits their specification. |
| L.2. |
ENTRIES. |
| L.2.1. |
The minimum
entry figure for each class should preferably be kept to a reasonable size,
say 5. If this is not possible then consideration must be given to a reduction
in the number of awards in that class before deciding to amalgamate classes.
In the event that amalgamation is decided upon, then this should be carried
out as defined in the relevant sections E onwards. (See L.1.2., suggested
amalgamations list.) |
| L.3. |
SMOKING. |
| L.3.1. |
Smoking by
vehicle occupants while competing is prohibited. |
| L.3.2. |
Smoking in
a designated refuelling area is prohibited. |
| L.4. |
MEMBERSHIP. |
| L.4.1. |
Current membership
card of an ALRC member competitive club and MSA competition licence, when
required, to be shown at signing on. |
| L.5. |
INTERCHANGE
OF PASSANGERS (Not applicable to gymkhanas) |
| L.5.1. |
A passenger
/ navigator may accompany only one driver. |
| L.5.2. |
A driver may
not act as a passenger / navigator for another driver. |
| L.5.3. |
In special
circumstances, for certain events, rules L.5.1. and L.5.2. above may be
superseded with the approval of the ALRC Council with reference to regulation
H.25.1.1. in the MSA Yearbook 2006. |
| L.6. |
WHEELS &
TYRES. |
| L.6.1. |
Tyres which
are deemed to be over-aggressive by the event organisers will be prohibited. |
| L.7. |
BONNETS, ENGINE
& RADIATOR COVERS, BODYWORK |
| L.7.1. |
If the bonnet,
engine cover or radiator cover (as applicable) is lost during a competition,
the vehicle must stop at the point of loss and / or cease competing until
the engine and / or radiator is covered again. |
| L.7.2. |
Doors are to
be securely fastened closed when competing. |
| L.8. |
LOG BOOKS. |
| L.8.1. |
An ARC / ALRC
Competition Vehicle logbook is required in all events except RTV, Winch
Recovery and Gymkhana. |
| L.9. |
CRASH HELMETS. |
| L.9.1. |
In timed events
other than winch recovery, all occupants shall wear a properly positioned
and fastened crash helmet bearing a current approval mark issued by the
MSA. |
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| Section
M - Road Taxed Vehicle (RTV) Trial Competition Regulations |
| RTV
event vehicles should be within the “spirit of the event”. CCVT
or Comp-Safari vehicles that have been made road-legal should not be used
in RTV events. |
| M.1. |
PASSANGERS. |
| M.1.1. |
One passenger
/ navigator only, over the age of 14 years, allowed per vehicle if it has
a manufacturer's hard top, a truck cab, or a roll-bar; 16 years for an open
vehicle. |
| M.2. |
SHUNTS. |
| M.2.1. |
Vehicles over
95" wheelbase are allowed one stop-reverse-recommence (known as a shunt)
per section when they fail to negotiate a tight turn. This can be taken
at the driver's discretion and the intention to do this must be announced
BEFORE coming to an involuntary halt. See Guide to Trialling for details.
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| M.3. |
DOCUMENTATION. |
| M.3.1. |
All entrants
must possess a current VOSA Test Certificate (generally known as the MoT)
and where required by law produce a valid Vehicle Excise Licence (Tax disc)
or equivalent MoD documentation relating to the vehicle being entered. |
| M.3.2. |
Vehicles must
display valid civil or military registration plates (front and rear) relevant
to that vehicle. |
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| Section
N - Cross Country Vehicle (CCV) Trial Competition Regulations |
| N.1. |
PASSANGERS. |
| N.1.1. |
One passenger
/ navigator, over the age of 14 years, is allowed per vehicle. |
| N.2. |
SHUNTS. |
| N.2.1. |
Vehicles over
95" wheelbase are allowed one stop-reverse-recommence (known as a shunt)
per section when they fail to negotiate a tight turn. This can be taken
at the driver's discretion and the intention to do this must be announced
BEFORE coming to an involuntary halt. See Guide to Trialling for details.
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| Section
O - Competition Safari Competition Regulations |
| O.1. |
PASSANGERS |
| O.1.1. |
One passenger
/ navigator, over the age of 16 years, is allowed per vehicle. |
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| Section
P- Timed Trial Competition Regulations |
| P.1. |
PASSANGERS. |
| P.1.1. |
One passenger
/ navigator, over the age of 16 years, is allowed per vehicle. |
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| Section
Q - Point to Point & Team Recovery Competition Regulations |
| Q.1. |
PASSANGERS. |
| Q.1.1. |
One passenger
/ navigator, over the age of 16 years, is allowed per vehicle. |
| Q.2. |
TOW ROPES. |
| Q.2.1. |
Vehicles must
not be connected at the start or finish, and all equipment used must be
completely contained within the vehicles. |
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| Section
R - Winch Recovery Competition Regulations |
| R.1. |
BRIEFING. |
| R.1.1. |
Details of
the course and the manner in which the recovery object is to be moved will
be given at the start. |
| R.1.2. |
Each team will
be allowed 2 attempts at the course. |
| R.2. |
TIME ALLOWED. |
| R.2.1. |
Maximum time
for completion and method of starting will be given at the start. |
| R.2.2. |
Competitors
will be allowed to examine the course prior to the start. |
| R.3. |
PREPARATION. |
| R.3.1. |
All objects
to be recovered shall have a good quality chain pre-attached by the Clerk
of the Course. |
| R.3.2. |
If the object
to be recovered is a vehicle, then good quality chain is to be securely
attached to the front and rear, all glass removed where possible. The steering
wheel(s) may be locked in any position and one or more wheels may be removed. |
| R.4. |
EQUIPMENT. |
| R.4.1. |
All equipment,
including cables, ropes, straps or webbing, shackles, blocks, hooks, ground
anchors, winches, etc. and vehicles must be presented to the Scrutineer
prior to the event. |
| R.4.2. |
Only equipment
passed by the Scrutineer may be used. |
| R.4.3. |
The organisers
may supply certain equipment. |
| R.5. |
PERSONAL PROTECTION. |
| R.5.1. |
It is strongly
recommended that all members of the team wear protective clothing, e.g.
overalls, gloves, eye protectors, and for competitors other than the winch
operator, a crash helmet to MSA specifications. See MSA Yearbook 2006 reg.
H.34.6. |
| R.6. |
START &
FINISH ARRANGEMENT. |
| R.6.1. |
There will
be a maximum of 2 vehicles and 3 members to each team. |
| R.6.2. |
All team members
must be correctly seated in the vehicles and all equipment to be used must
be in or on the vehicle at the start and finish lines. |
| R.7. |
TEAM CAPTAIN. |
| R.7.1. |
Each team will
elect a captain who shall be responsible for keeping any scorecard(s) issued
and represent the team to the Clerk of the Course. |
| R.8. |
POSITIONING. |
| R.8.1. |
Once the winch
vehicle and anchor vehicle have manoeuvred into position they must remain
stationary whilst winching. |
| R.8.2. |
Natural anchorage
points may be used but should be protected from damage. |
| R.9. |
SAFETY. |
| R.9.1. |
The Clerk of
the Course will, at all times, observe the event and may stop the team if
he considers that the mode of recovery is or is likely to prove dangerous
to officials, competitors, spectators or natural terrain. |
| R.9.2. |
He may award
penalty points should any gate or previously specified natural object be
touched by either object or team. |
| R.10. |
AWARDS. |
| R.10.1. |
The team that
completes the course with the fewest penalties will be classed as the winner.
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| R.10.2. |
An award will
be made to each member of the winning and placed teams. |
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| Section
S - Gymkhana Competition Regulations |
| S.1. |
GENERAL. |
| S.1.1. |
All vehicles
entered must be products listed in rule A.2. plus Rover cars. |
| S.1.2. |
If a Land Rover,
Range Rover, Discovery or Defender, it must comply with a Trials class. |
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| Section
T - Other Events |
| T.1. |
Any other events,
such as Tyro Trials, not covered above must be run in accordance with the
relevant MSA Regulations. |
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END
of REGULATIONS |
Ref:
ALRC Rules & Regulations – Finalised Ratified Copy – 24.08.06 |
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