8. Timekeeping
8.1. An ASN-approved Rally Timekeeper should be appointed as a Chief Timekeeper for any Event where timing is to less than one minute.
8.2. The Chief Timekeeper appointed for the event is responsible for the issuing of timing equipment and ensuring that the Timekeepers who will be using the equipment are competent in its use.
8.3. The Chief Timekeeper must be able to deal with operational problems affecting timing equipment and be capable of dealing with queries arising from the Time Cards.
8.4. Any section of an Event which has timing to less than one minute must be timed by certified equipment digital clocks to ASN specification R or E / B recording clocks printing to seconds or automatic apparatus.
8.5. All official clocks or watches must be set to GMT / BST time.
8.6. Any official timepiece timing to the minute which is not within 15 seconds of GMT / BST or any official timepiece timing to the second which is not within five seconds of GMT / BST will be disregarded.
8.7. Times will be recorded to whole minutes unless the Official Documents state otherwise.
8.8. Any portions of an Event to be timed to seconds will be clearly indicated in the Road Book Route or Time Car.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 20 Appendix 2- Organisers Regulations – All Events using the Highway
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