CHAPTER 20 CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS |
Appendix 5 – Organisers Regulations – Timed Events |
1. |
Cross Country Vehicle Timed Trials |
1.1. |
These Trials must be organised in accordance with App. 4 Art. 1 and the following: |
a. |
The instructions must state the maximum time and the target time allowed to complete each section. |
b. |
The target time must be set at no more than 22mph( 10m / s) average. |
c. |
The maximum length of any Timed Trial section must not exceed 320m. |
d. |
Events must be timed using equipment as specified in Art. 3.5 below. |
e.
Each section must be clearly identified( in accordance with Ch. 3 App. 3) and must be a prohibited area for all persons except Officials and those Competitors attempting the section.
f. The Chief Scrutineer at a Timed Trial must be appointed from the list of ASN Technical Officials. 2. Competitive Safaris
2.1. Competitive Safaris must be organised in accordance with App. 1 and the following:
a. All Courses must be on private ground and should be laid out at one venue only. b.
Timed Sections must run over roads or tracks from which all Vehicle and animal traffic has been excluded. These need not be marked on definitive maps.
c. The route should be made as safe as possible and unmistakable for Competitors and spectators. d.
e.
f.
Means of access both to the section and to the site should be closed by barriers and signs to prevent any non- competing Vehicle gaining access.
Warning notices as detailed in Ch. 3 App. 3 should be displayed and areas of particular danger( eg escape routes) should be marked with signs as specified.
It should be impossible for anyone on foot to get on to any Stage through normal access roads or tracks without:
i. |
Being aware of it. |
ii. |
Having been seen by an Official. |
iii. |
Having seen a warning notice. |
iv. |
Having seen the Safety Code. |
g.
h.
The Course can involve trials type sections the surmounting of natural obstacles or hazards or points at which the Crew may be required to dismount to perform a set task.
Wherever possible the Course should be not less than one mile long and where the terrain makes this impossible at least a quarter mile long.
2.2. Classes in Competitive Safaris are free but must be stated in the Official Documents.
3. Timing
3.1. The average speed must not exceed 30mph unless run in accordance with minimum safety requirements of a Hill Rally Special Stage when the average speed must not exceed 50mph. Competitive Safaris timed in excess of 30mph shall be referred to as Safari Plus.
3.2. No Competitor exceeding the specified average speed should gain any advantage nor be penalised.
3.3. Competitors must not be offered any award for equalling or improving upon the target time or achieving the fastest times or least penalties for such sections.
3.4. The Final Results must include a statement of the Course length.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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