4.18. It is strongly recommended that a breakdown vehicle capable of lifting at least two wheels of a competing Vehicle off the ground is in attendance.
4.19. Clubcross Events must not be timed to less than one second.
5. Practice and Starts
4.19.1. Timing should be by handheld watches and the appointment of an ASN-licensed Timekeeper is recommended.
5.1. All Competitors must be allowed three practice laps except where they are required to walk the Course before competitive runs begin( or are allowed to drive over it at non-competitive speeds) when only two practice laps will be allowed.
5.2. The Official Documents must specify the starting Signal, the method of timing and when timing commences.
5.3. Vehicles will be started in groups from a standing start with engines running. 5.4. The Finish Line must be clearly indicated.
5.5. All Clubcross Competitors will be given the opportunity to walk the Course prior to competing but no practice runs will be allowed, with all runs counting towards the Competition.
6. Number of Starters
6.1. If the Course is less than 10m wide a maximum of two Vehicles can be started consecutively. The second Vehicle is started when the first has a lead of not less than 200m( or one-third of a lap, whichever is the lesser).
6.2. If the Course is less than 10m wide but over 600m long three Vehicles can run consecutively so long as they are started not less than 200m apart.
6.3. If the Course is less than 10m wide at any point but over 600m long two Vehicles can be started simultaneously and a second pair started when the slower Vehicle of the first pair is at least 300m from the Start Line.
6.4. If the Course is not less than 14m wide at any point and over 1200m long two Vehicles can be started simultaneously and a second pair started when the slower Vehicle of the first pair is at least 300m from the Start Line. A third pair can be started when the slower Vehicle of the second pair is at least 200m from the Start Line.
6.5. If the Course is not less than 15m wide at any point and over 600m long then a maximum of four Vehicles may be started simultaneously unless specific approval has first been given by the ASN.
6.6. The starting of Vehicles consecutively at 200m intervals is subject to there being reasonable visibility. Where visibility may be impaired Vehicles should be started at greater intervals or singly so that there is no possibility of overtaking.
6.7. In the interests of accurate timekeeping, and because of the difficulty of correctly lining up vehicles on a soft surface vehicle-actuated starts are not permitted on non-metalled surfaces.
6.8. Only one Vehicle may run at a time in Clubcross Events.
7. Team Relays
7.1. In Autocross relay Events where Vehicles of more than one team are on the Course all Vehicles other than the first to start must be located in a safe position on the inside of the Course with their Drivers aboard.
7.2. Any Vehicle finishing except the last Vehicle of a team must do so by crossing a special line adjacent to but outside the Course proper. The Vehicle must then stop at a specified location and the Driver remain aboard until instructed by an Official to remove the Vehicle to the Paddock.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 16 Part A( Autocross and Clubcross) Appendix 1- Organisers Regulations
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