a. * The number of competitive runs. b.
* The time interval between Vehicles leaving the Start Line, and whether the Organisers may hold Competitors en route in the event of the Course becoming blocked. In such instances allowance will be made for the time Competitors are delayed.
c. * The method by which Competitors are signalled to stop and whether re-runs will be permitted. d. The starting Signal and method of timing to be used. 2.11. * Competitors will be required to proceed over the Course in the shortest possible time.
2.12. The Official Documents will specify whether Live Recovery will be operated by Specialist Recovery Vehicles( SRVs) at the Event.
2.13. These should be positioned at points where Competitors are likely to make involuntary stops.
2.14. The Official Documents will specify the maximum time allowed to Competitors for self-recovery, after which they must take official recovery.
2.15. No recovery operations organised by the Competitor in advance may be used.
2.16. At Events where Live Recovery is operated the Clerk of the Course must advise Competitors of the procedures at the Drivers Briefing.
2.17. The Clerk of the Course must specify whether the SRVs will be manned by a third Crew member responsible for attaching the tow rope or whether this will be carried out by the Passenger or Navigator. In the former case, Competitors must remain in the Vehicle and follow the instructions from the SRV Crew. In the latter case, the Passenger or navigator must alight from the stranded Vehicle and follow the following procedure:
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They must stand clear and await instruction from the first Crew SRV member before attaching the tow rope between the Vehicles.
When properly attached to the towing points they must stand clear and indicate to the first SRV Crew member that Live Recovery may start.
Once the stranded Vehicle has been recovered, and only after the first SRV Crew member has indicated that it is safe to do they can detach the tow rope and stow it safely. They should then inform the first SRV Crew member that the Course or Stage can be cleared
The Driver of the recovered Vehicle must not proceed until the Passenger or Navigator involved is properly seated and belted in. Failure to comply will be penalised by Disqualification.
2.18. When arriving at a point on the Course or Stage where a Yellow Signal is being displayed the Competitor must not pass the Yellow Signal unless instructed to do so by a Marshal and will proceed with caution until clear of the incident, obstruction or stranded Vehicle.
2.19. Failure to comply will be penalised by Disqualification. 2.20. Time lost whilst Live Recovery of another Competitor is in progress will be regarded as Force Majeure. 2.21. Unless the Official Documents specify otherwise penalties will be awarded as follows:
a. For each second to complete the Course over minimum time allowed: 1 mark per second. b. For exceeding the maximum time allowed: Disqualification. c. For taking official recovery: 100 marks.
2.22. Competitors must carry an A4-size white board with a red SOS on one side and black OK on the other( letters to be a minimum of 12cm high with a minimum stroke width of 1.5cm), with means to secure them on display for oncoming Competitors.
2.23. In the case of an accident where urgent medical attention is required the red SOS sign should be displayed as quickly as possible to alert following Vehicles and aid any helicopter attempting to assist.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 20 Appendix 9- Competitors Regulations- All Timed Events 748