Trial must be adequately separated and clearly defined.
2.3. Special consideration must be given to the terrain chosen particularly regarding side slopes and drops and water should generally be avoided.
2.4. Where present the maximum depth of any water must be 0.2m. 2.5. There are three Classes of Junior Trial: Novice, Intermediate and Expert. 2.6. The maximum permitted gradients for each is as follows:
Novice Intermediate Expert Longitudinal gradient 50 % 60 % N / A Transverse gradient 25 % 35 % N / A
2.7. An ASN Observer may be appointed at Junior Trial Events.
3. Tyro Trials 3.1. These must be organised in accordance with Art. 1 above of this Chapter and the following:
a.
The terrain chosen should ensure that vehicles do not catch any bodywork on approach ramp breakover or departure angles and consideration should be given to the Vehicles entered when laying out sections.
b. Any longitudinal gradient must be 50 % maximum. c. Any transverse gradient must be 25 % maximum. d. The depth of any water must be 0.3m maximum.
3.2. Vehicles must be capable of traversing sections without making contact with any trees bushes or other natural features.
3.3. No features may be included within sections which are likely to cause damage to the underside of competing Vehicles.
3.4. It is recommended that a non-competitive section is provided in the itinerary so that unlicensed and less experienced drivers are afforded the opportunity to familiarise themselves with their Vehicle and its controls without penalty and to be observed by the Clerk of the Course before the Competition starts.
4. Winch Recovery
4.1. The aim of these Events is to safely and precisely winch an object between two points via gates and different routes as defined in the written instructions. They must be organised in accordance with App. 1 Arts. 1 – 5 and the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
The Course can be laid out over any type of terrain but must be on private ground in an area prohibited to spectators. It must be taped or roped off to indicate the boundary to Competitors and spectators.
Natural anchorages may be used at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course but must be protected from damage.
All objects to be recovered must have a good quality chain attached to the satisfaction of the Clerk of the Course. If the object is a Vehicle then all glass must be removed where appropriate. The steered wheels may be locked in any position and one or more wheels may be removed.
The Clerk of the Course may stop a team if their mode of recovery is considered likely to be dangerous to Officials, Competitors, spectators or the natural terrain.
Penalty points will be awarded if any gate or previously specified object is touched by either the object or team.
The Organisers will allocate Competition Numbers at random and Teams will start in numerical order.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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