19. Challenge Winching and Recovery Equipment: All Vehicles
19.1. The following equipment safety ratings are minima based upon a single line load. Multiple line rigging and the actual mass of the Vehicle may require equipment with a higher safety rating. The following minimum equipment must be carried:
a. A polyester towing rope or a tow strap rated to 2 tonnes minimum SWL. b. Two shackles stamped with a minimum WLL of 3.25 tonnes and be CE marked. c. Two tree protecting strops labelled with a minimum WLL of 2 tonnes and be CE marked. d. Winch cable / rope must be rated in excess of the maximum rating of the winch. e.
Any loop at the end of a steel cable must be swaged. Any loop at the end of a synthetic rope must be spliced.
20. Trials and Orienteering 20.1. The following are recommended;
a. A roll-over hoop and rearward stays in accordance with Ch. 7 App. 13 Diagram 10. b. A 3-point safety harness in accordance with Ch. 7 App. 7 Art. 6. c. A hand-held fire extinguisher in accordance with Ch. 7 App. 6 Art. 3.
20.2. For Orienteering Events all Vehicles must carry a Small Spill Kit capable of absorbing minor spillages up to 1.25 litres of all Vehicle fluids. Used Spill Kits are to be disposed of in accordance with local or National guidelines.
20.3. For Cross Country Vehicle Trial Events steering provided by hydraulic or other method of operation( i. e. not by a direct mechanical link) is permitted. Hydraulic systems may not exceed an operating pressure of 150bar.
21. Tyro Trials
21.1. Tyro Trials allow all standard production 4x4 Vehicles with petrol or diesel engines( including military variants of civilian models) mass-produced by a motor manufacturer and generally available for normal retail sale or available via a network of dealers whether designed principally for the transportation of Passengers commercial use or dual purpose.
21.2. Saloon Vehicles and car derived commercial Vehicles are prohibited. 21.3. Vehicles must be currently registered and taxed. 21.4. Where appropriate the Vehicle must have a valid MOT Certificate where appropriate.
21.5. Seats may be replaced but the number of rear seats fitted must comply with those fitted to the Vehicle model by the manufacturer.
21.6. Bumpers must be retained in their original position. 21.7. Safety improvements may be added to the Vehicle.
22. Miscellaneous – All Events
22.1. The following parts of Ch. 7 remain unmodified by this section: Brakes, Steering, Cooling, Oil Systems, Fuel Systems, Weight / Ballast, Exhausts.
22.2. Vehicles must be currently registered and taxed.
22.3. With the exception of Promotional Events the Official Documents may relax the requirement for a Vehicle to be currently taxed if the Event takes place wholly on private property.
22.4. The Official Documents may permit the Competition Vehicle to be of a commercial type such as a van or pick up originally intended for commercial use or the carrying of goods.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 20 Appendix 10- Technical Regulations 763