2.8.‘ All forwards’ tests( except AutoSOLOs):
a.
Where there are no stop astride penalty lines( other than the Start and Stop lines) Competitors must not be allowed or required to travel more than 50m without changing direction by:
i. ii.
iii.
Executing a turn of over 180 ° around a single marker; or Changing direction through a three-marker line either in slalom fashion or by completing a turn of between 90 ° and 180 °; or Changing direction through a three-marker triangle whose base is at right angles to the original line of travel requiring Competitors to turn through 90 ° from the line of entry. b.
Whichever of the above methods is used to change direction this will not preclude the inclusion of less severe slalom manoeuvre which produce turns of less than 90 ° being incorporated between the mandatory directional changes every 50m.
3. Test Procedures
c. All lines or pairs of adjacent markers forming part of any all-forward test must be a minimum of 3.5m and a maximum of 5m long or apart.
d. See App. 9 Drawing 1 Example of a test showing all of the above elements in use.
3.1. Drivers will be considered under Starter’ s orders when instructed by an Official to proceed to the Start line.
3.2. Drivers then failing to proceed may forfeit their run or may be penalised in accordance with App. 9 Penalty Tables
3.3. A start will only be valid if made under the Vehicle’ s own power. 3.4. Timing will start when the leading wheel of the front axle crosses the Start line.
3.5. When a Vehicle is required to stop astride a line the line must be between its front and back axles and all the area of the tyres in contact with the ground must be seen to have crossed the full width of the line.
3.6. Similarly if a car is required to cross a line with all four wheels all tyre contact area must be seen to be clear of the line.
3.7. Timing at completion of a test must be based on the leading wheel( on the front axle) crossing the Finish line.
3.8. Penalties will be applied for failure to cross the line with both front wheels or alternatively if timed to a flying finish for crossing the baulk line.
3.9. In the event of Competitors performing a test incorrectly their times must still be recorded together with the appropriate penalties.
3.10. In any diagram illustrating a test the dimensions should be approximate and for guidance only. Indications of the direction of travel of the competing Vehicles when crossing a line or passing between markers must be shown unless specified otherwise( ignoring‘ shunts’ to avoid markers).
3.11. A maximum penalty( see App. 9 Penalty Tables.) shall be applied if a Competitor fails to follow the prescribed test route by passing the wrong side of one or more markers crosses with both leading wheels a marked test line in the wrong direction out of the prescribed sequence or too many / few times without correcting the mistakes by returning to the point where they deviated from the test diagram before crossing the test finish line unless otherwise specified in the Official Documents.
3.12. In changes of direction and spin turns either lock can be used( unless the test diagram specifically states otherwise). It is recommended for safety reasons that Drivers are on the‘ inside’ during spin turns.
3.13. Clerks of the Course wishing to define direction of travel between markers should include any necessary marked line( s).
3.14. In the event of a re-run caused by a timing failure the greater number of penalties incurred in either run will be added to the time taken in assessing the performance on that test.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 19 Appendix 1- Organisers Regulations 691