Regulations     

 Supplementary Regulations

A  -  General Regulations

A1.0         Event Details

The Easter 2003 Interclub is co-promoted between East Northants Land Rover Club Ltd, Essex Land Rover Club Ltd and Southern Land Rover Club Ltd between Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April 2003. All classes of event will be held at ‘Wildtracks’, near Chippenham, Cambridgeshire (Grid Reference 154/686686)

Other MSA affiliated off road clubs in the Anglia region have been invited to participate.

The whole event is to be held under the General Regulations of the MSA Ltd (incorporating the provisions of the International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Supplementary Regulations.

All event entrants must be members of an MSA Ltd recognised motorsports club.

A2.0         Event Cancellation

The organising clubs will make every endeavour not to cancel all or ant part if the event. If, however, an event must be cancelled officials and pre-booked drivers will be advised by phone or e-mail, and a sign erected at the site entrance for other entrants.

A3.0         Eligibility

All entrants and their passengers/navigators must be full members one of the organising or invited clubs. Vehicles may be double driven. Non ARC specification vehicles from invited clubs will be admitted to the class deemed most appropriate by the scrutineer. All vehicles should carry a tow/recovery rope with suitable attachments for use during the event. Axle diff locks and ‘fiddle brakes’ may only be fitted to a vehicle of they are demonstrably disabled to the satisfaction of the scrutineer – these may be rechecked at any time during the event by the scrutineer. CCV vehicles will need to have a roll cage meeting either the ARC or MSA minimum requirements. Dumper type tyres are not permitted on any vehicles. Team vehicles may be driven by more than one team entry.

A4.0         Trial Entry & Signing On

Entries will be submitted prior to the event, but a limited number of entries will be accepted on the day subject to a surcharge of £3.00. Entries must be submitted by 28 February 2003 to be considered pre-booked. Signing on for all events will run concurrent to the scrutineering.

A5.0         Scrutineering

All scrutineering will take place in the designated area of the campsite during the times described in the event specific supplementary regulations

A6.0         Description and Classifications

Classes will be those designated by the ARC, but may be amalgamated to suit the number of entries.

A7.0         Competitor Identification

Self adhesive numbers will be provided for each entrant. These are to be clearly attached, as directed at signing on, to the vehicle.

A8.0         Scoring

Scoring sections will be as per the ARC regulations. The Marshals decision is final.

A9.0         Prizes

Up to 4 entries per class - 1st place trophy only              Up to 8 entries per class - 1st & 2nd place trophies

More than 8 entries per class - 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies             No monetary prizes will be awarded

A10.0       Results

Final Results will be displayed in the administration area if the camp site at the end of the event for examination for 30 minutes prior to presentation of the results. Prizes will be awarded on the same day as the event.

A11.0       Maintenance & Re-fuelling

All maintenance is to be undertaken over sheeting to protect the ground from contamination by vehicle fluids and the like, and to ensure that no debris from vehicles is left on the ground. All re-fuelling is to be undertaken in the designated area.

A12.0       Miscellaneous

The event will be run in accordance with the regulations published in the 2002 ARC yearbook, free to all ARC club members, and available from the event Secretary and Steward.

The event details have been published in club magazines, and there will be a drivers briefing before the events commence.

End Of General Regulations

B  -  Tyro Trial SR’s

B1.0        Event Details

The Easter 2003 Interclub is hosting a tyro trial, managed by Essex Land Rover Club on Friday 18^th April 2003. Permit Number 16169

B2.0        Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle specifications are to be factory standard production specification. It is acceptable to remove spoilers and the like although this should not be necessary. Aggressive mud terrain tyres are not permitted.

B3.0        Scrutineering

Vehicles will be scrutineered either Thursday evening between 5.30m and 7.30pm or on Friday morning between 9.30am. and 11.00. Vehicles may be reviewed by the scruitineer at any time during the event at the marshals discretion.

B4.0        Event Times

B4.1        Trial start times

The trial will start with a drivers briefing at 11.15 on Friday 18/04/03 and the trial will commence at 11.45.

B4.2        Practise

All competitors are allowed, and strongly advised, to walk the section when indicated to do so by the Clerk of the Course (or his nominated deputy), usually just prior to that section being used.

B5.0        Entry Arrangements

Entry is limited to a maximum of 40 drivers. Entry will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

B6.0        Event Officials

Steward:                         t.b.c.

Clerk of the Course:       t.b.c. (Essex LRC)

Secretary:                       Karl Reilly (Essex LRC)

Scruitineer:                     Dave Bishop (Essex LRC)

Chief Marshall:              t.b.c.

End Of Tyro Regulations.  

C  -  RTV & CCV SR’s

C1.0        Event Details

C1.1        RTV Trial

The Easter 2003 Interclub is hosting a ‘RTV’ un-timed off road trial, managed by the Beds, Herts & Cambs Land Rover Club Ltd on Saturday 19^th April 2003, permit number 16170.

C1.2        CCV Trial

The Easter 2002 Interclub is hosting a ‘CCV’ un-timed off road trial, managed by the East Northants Land Rover Club Ltd on Sunday 20^th April 2003, permit number 16170 (Same as RTV).

C2.0        Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle specifications are to be in the spirit of the ARC 2002 yearbook requirements. All vehicles must have a front bumper mounted in line with the chassis, or as mounted by the manufacturer, for the full width of the vehicle.

C3.0        Scrutineering

Vehicles will be scrutineered either Friday evening between 4.00pm and 7.30pm for either RTV or CCV entries, Saturday morning between 7.00am. and 8.30 for RTV entries, or on Sunday morning between 7.00am. and 8.30 for CCV entries. Vehicles may be reviewed by the scruitineer at any time during the event at the marshals discretion.

C3.0        Event Times

C3.1        Trial start times

The RTV will start with a drivers briefing at 8.45 on Saturday 19/04/03 and the trial will commence at 9.00.

The CCV will start with a drivers briefing at 8.45 on Sunday 20/04/03 and the trial will commence at 9.00.

C3.2        Practise

All competitors are allowed, and strongly advised, to walk the section when indicated to do so by the Clerk of the Course (or his nominated deputy), usually just prior to that section being used.

C5.0        Entry Arrangements

Entry is limited to a maximum of 60 drivers per trial. Entry will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

C6.0        Event Officials

End Of RTV & CCV Regulations.

D  -  Winch Challenge SR’s

D1.0        Event Details

The Easter 2032 Interclub is hosting a winch recovery event, managed by the Essex Land Rover Club Limited on Sunday 20^th April 2003.

The event is to be a trial encompassing winch recovery, trials driving and navigational exercises.

Permit number 16172.

D2.0        Entry Requirements

D2.1        Eligibility

There are to be three members to each team, with a nominated Team Captain who will be responsible for all official correspondence.

Each team is to provide at least one marshal.

D2.2        Vehicle Requirements

Teams will comprise two vehicles – one CCV specification (but do not need to have an ARC log book), and one RTV specification with current and valid tax, MOT and insurance to drive on the public highway. One vehicle should be equipped with a winch. If both vehicles have a winch fitted, one will be nominated for the event and the other disabled for the duration of the event.

D2.3        Scrutineering

Vehicles, winch and recovery equipment will be scrutineered either Friday evening between 5.00pm and 7.30pm, Saturday morning between 9.00am. and 10.30, or by prior arrangement on Sunday morning between 7.00am and 9.00am. All winch and recovery equipment will be reviewed by the scrutineer before the event commences. Vehicles and equipment may be reviewed by the scrutineer at any time during the event at the marshals discretion.

D3.0        Event Time

The event will commence Sunday 20^th April 2003 at 9.00am and run through to no later than 6.00pm Each challenge will be run through a 1½ hour period.

D4.0        Description and Classifications

The event will comprise a number of winch recovery exercises, trials type sections and mental/written puzzles. There will be no separation of vehicle classes.

D5.0        Team Identification

Two self adhesive team numbers will be provided for each vehicle in the team. These are to be clearly displayed on the side of each vehicle.

D6.0        Scoring

Scoring for each challenge will be explained in printed instructions handed to the teams at the start of each challenge. A senior marshal will be responsible for each challenge who will score all teams that undertake that challenge. The decision of the senior marshal is final.

D7.0        Prizes

The winning team will be issued with ‘Steve Eagle Trophy’ that they may keep for a year. Team members will each receive a personal trophy that they may keep. The chief marshal may elect to issue a ‘spirit if the event’ award to a team at their discretion. No monetary prizes are to be awarded.

D8.0        Entry Arrangements

Entry is limited to a maximum of 10 (ten) teams. Entry will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Where multiple entries are received from a single club, one will be drawn at random and all others put on a reserve list to enable other clubs to enter a team. The teams from the reserve list will be drawn at random. Conformation of entry will be in writing 2 weeks prior to the event.

D9.0        Event Officials

Steward:                                t.b.c.

Clerk of the Course:              Steve Eagle (Essex LRC)

Secretary:                               Karl Reilly (Essex LRC)

Scruitineer:                             David Bishop (Essex LRC)

Time Keeper:                         t.b.c.

Chief Marshall:                      t.b.c.

D10.0      Miscellaneous

Any teams acting recklessly in this area who are reported to the event officials listed above may be requested to leave.

The marshal may stop any safety infringements, especially during winching activities. For more serious infringements the team may be stopped from completing the challenge section.

Spectators are welcome, but must remain in the demarcated areas.

All equipment for the whole event must be carried in the competing vehicles. Vehicle spares may be kept in the camping area, but only team members may undertake vehicle repairs.

All equipment used during the challenge must be subject to scrutineering.

D11.0      Suggested Equipment Schedule

The following list is not exhaustive nor necessarily complete.

End Of Winch Regulations.

E  -  Team Recovery

E1.0         Event Details

The Easter 2003 Interclub is hosting a team recovery, managed by Essex Land Rover Club on Saturday 19^th April 2003. Permit number 16171.

E2.0         Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle specifications are to be in the spirit of the ARC 2003 yearbook requirements. All vehicles must have a front bumper mounted in line with the chassis, or as mounted by the manufacturer, for the full width of the vehicle.

E3.0         Scrutineering

Vehicles and their associated recovery equipment will be scrutineered either Friday evening between 4.00pm and 7.30pm or Saturday morning between 7.30am. and 9.30. Vehicles may be reviewed by the scrutineer at any time during the event at the marshals discretion.

E3.0         Event Times

The team recovery will start with a drivers briefing at 9.45 on Saturday 19/04/03 at which time the running order will be determined by team captains drawing random numbers. The team recovery will commence at 10.30.

E5.0         Entry Arrangements

Entry is limited to a maximum of 10 teams, each team comprising two drivers and two vehicles. Entry will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

E6.0         Event Officials

Steward:                                   t.b.c.

Clerk of the Course:                    Colin Council (Southern LRC)

Secretary:                                 Karl Reilly (Essex LRC)

Scruitineer:                                Dave Bishop (Essex LRC)

Chief Marshall:                           t.b.c.

E7.0         Start & Timing Control

Start and timing control shall be by manual countdown, flags and hand held stopwatch.

End Of Team Recovery Regulations.

F  -  Comp Safari

F1.0         Event Details

The Easter 2003 Interclub is hosting a comp safari, managed by Southern LRC on Monday 21^st April 2003. Permit number 16173.

F2.0         Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle specifications are to be in the spirit of the ARC 2002 yearbook requirements. All vehicles must have a front bumper mounted in line with the chassis, or as mounted by the manufacturer, for the full width of the vehicle.

F3.0         Scrutineering

Vehicles will be scrutineered either Friday evening between 4.00pm and 7.30pm or on Monday morning between 7.00am. and 8.30. Vehicles may be reviewed by the scrutineer at any time during the event at the marshals discretion.

F3.0         Event Times

F3.1         Trial start times

The drivers briefing at 8.30 on Monday 21/04/03 and the comp will commence at 9.30.

F3.2         Practise

No practise is allowed. Competitors may walk the course prior to the event, after the drivers briefing if they choose to do so.

F5.0         Entry Arrangements

Entry is limited to a maximum of 40 drivers. Entry will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

F6.0         Event Officials

Steward:                         t.b.c.

Clerk of the Course:          t.b.c.

Secretary:                       Karl Reilly (Essex LRC)

Scruitineer:                      Rob Dominey (MSA)

Chief Marshall:                 t.b.c.

F7.0         Start & Timing Control

Timing shall be by lights, start countdown shall be by traffic lights at 1 minute intervals

F8.0         Course Requirements & Recovery

The course shall be driven 10 times, of which 9 shall be counted for the final position. If more than 10 circuits are driven, the best and worst times shall be discounted, and the remaining scores used to calculate the final position.

Live recovery will be utilised – details of locations will be advised at the drivers briefing. If the course is blocked completely drivers will be stopped by red flagged and moved by convoy to the finish once the course is clear.

End Of Comp Safari Regulations.