4. Drivers
4.1. Any Driver who has not previously competed over the Course within the preceding four weeks must complete at least one observed practice lap in the Vehicle to be raced. Only the Driver may be in a Vehicle during the Competition or Practice.
4.2. Rallycross Drivers must conform to the Medical Requirements specified in Ch. 6 App. 2.
4.3. Vehicles will be identified by Competition Numbers allocated by the Organisers and displayed as specified in the Official Documents( Ch. 7 App. 10) or in line with the following:
a.
The numbers shall be in position before the vehicle is presented for scrutiny and will be subject to approval as to position, legibility and size. Modifications may be required as a result of observations during Practice.
b. Competition Numbers must be covered at all times when driving on the Public Highway. c.
d.
The Chief Timekeeper may decline to record the performance of any Vehicle whose Competition Numbers are not readily apparent to the lap recorders.
The Organisers may, in addition to the number format provided in Ch. 7 App. 10, also permit Competition Numbers to be moved to the rear side windows( above the Drivers’ name) on the Vehicle in which case.
e. |
The numbers for each rear side window shall be: |
i. |
a minimum of 200mm high |
ii. |
with a stroke width of at least 20mm |
iii. |
coloured reflective yellow. |
f.
In addition the windscreen of these Vehicles must display the Competition Number positioned on the upper area of the Passenger’ s side of the windscreen as follows:
i. ii. iii. the numerals must be at least 150mm high be in the same colour and font as those displayed on the rear side windows be placed no closer than 50mm from the lower edge of the windscreen“ sun-strip” and 50mm from the side edge of the windscreen.
4.3.1 The use of“ 0” or“ 00” is prohibited unless preceded by any number 1 to 9.
4.4. The colour may be varied for different Categories.
4.5. The following items must be produced by Drivers for inspection and approval at Scrutineering and be worn throughout the Competition properly fastened and positioned:
a.
b.
c.
A crash helmet meeting all current regulations, which fits properly, is in a serviceable condition and bears an ASN approval sticker( see Ch. 9 Arts. 5 – 9).
Goggles or visor of splinter proof material( unless in a closed car with a full-size windscreen) sufficient to protect their eyes( see App. 10 Art. 2.5).
Flame-resistant overalls covering arms, legs and torso up to the neck. The use of a flame-resistant balaclava( Ch. 9 Art. 12.3) and gloves( Ch. 9 Art. 12.6) are mandatory. Flame resistant socks( Ch. 9 Art. 12.4), shoes and underwear( Ch. 9 Art. 12.2) are strongly recommended( Ch. 9 Arts. 3 – 4).
d. An FIA approved FHR device fitted in accordance with FIA regulations is mandatory. e.
For Events outside of the UK the mandatory minimum standards for Drivers would normally be FIA specification personal protection equipment.
4.6. Vehicles will be permitted to carry radio transmitters or receivers where the Official Documents allow and only for the following.
a. for National and above status Permitted Events
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 16 Part B( Rallycross) Appendix 8- Competitors Regulations 588