Rule Book
The Club is open to any persons of 17 years of age or more and hold a full driving license to compete in RTV trials or alternatively it is open to any persons of 14 years of age or more in order to compete in TYRO trials.
Family membership is available to a husband, wife and children of the family, (up to 17 years of age who are entitled to junior membership). After one year’s membership, the committee will review the suitability of the member(s) for continued membership of the club and if this is thought to be inappropriate by the majority of the committee present they shall have the power to terminate membership.
Membership fees will be renewed 1 year from the date of joining.
All competitive events organised by the club will comply with the General Competition Rules of the R.A.C.M.S.A and specifically in accordance with the Cross Country and 4WD rules of the R.A.C.M.S.A.
Responsibility for the business of the club shall rest with an elected committee. The committee will consist of seven or more club members elected at the Annual General Meeting. Any members of the club, except junior members are eligible for election provided they have been nominated and seconded by two other non-junior club members. The committee will meet at the request of the Chairman, Secretary or at the request of the majority of the committee. Any vote at a committee meeting may be demanded to be secret by any single committee member.
An Annual General Meeting shall take place in the month of November/December of each year, at this meeting the members shall: -
1) Receive from the Treasurer a full statement of Accounts
2) Elect a committee. (Please note if a committee member should miss 3 meetings without apologies or a valid reason for not attending, that member will have deemed to have resigned.)
3) Decide on any resolution that has been submitted to the committee
4) Any vote at an AGM may be demanded to be a Secret Vote by not less than 10 non-junior members
5) The Club Rules may be altered at a committee meeting and shall then be published. Once the change has been published, IT MUST BE ADHERED TO.
6) A Special General Meeting may be convened by the Secretary at the request of the majority of the committee or at the request of not less than one third of the non-junior members. If the requested meeting is not convened within 31 days, the said members may convene the meeting.
7) Only non-junior members are eligible to take part in any General Meeting of the club.
8) Any member of the club may have his/her membership withdrawn provided: -
9) The club will accept no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred by a member whilst attending a club event
10) On the day of any competitive events organised by the club there will be no consumption of alcohol by drivers, passengers or organisers prior tot eh end of the event. Any individual seen, found or reported will result in them being disqualified for the rest of the year.
11) All members are expected to have full regard for the importance of promotion and maintaining the best interests and good name of the club whilst supporting, or taking part in any club organised event, i.e. Greenlaning, Camping, Social Events or completing in trials etc within the club. No bad language or verbal abuse from members to officials and officers of the club will be tolerated; they are only doing their job for the interests of the club.
RTV Trialing - General Rules
1) These rules are based on the R.A.C.M.S.A, yearbook and attempt to clear up any confusion and jargon used in the full version.
2) The General Rules and Regulations of the R.A.C.M.S.A apply at all times. The Humberside Land Rover Club accept no responsibility for any damage or injury incurred as a result of attending a H.L.R.C event.
3) On completing and passing Scrutinising, the driver is then able to sign on.
4) For a vehicle to be eligible to compete in a trial, all major vehicle parts must be to manufacturers specification i.e. chassis, body, steering, must not be modified. That is steering arms altered and re-welded. Axles, differentials and suspension springs must be manufacturers standard parts. A maximum of four road wheels, (twin wheels and spacers are not permitted). However any size or make of engine (petrol, LPG or diesel) may be applied, providing it has been fitted competently. Note this rule applies to major parts only, you will not be expected to have all genuine parts for such items as shock absorbers and brake shoes etc. The vehicle must conform to one of the standard sizes, i.e. wheelbase. In all cases the bodywork (sills not included) below the window line must be complete and standard. A full size body width bumper must be fitted, doors, tailgates, window and bonnet must all have positive fastenings to stop them becoming detached.
5) Other requirements are: - Doors must be able to open, they cannot be welded shut. Batteries must be securely fastened, minimum tyre pressure is to be 15 psi. Agricultural or balloon tyres will not be permitted. Tyres must also meet the minimum legal requirements for tread. A working horn must be fitted. Fiddle brakes and locking/limited slip axle diffs are not allowed, unless fitted as Standard Equipment by the manufacturer.
6) All competing vehicles must have an extra throttle return spring fitted to carburettor/DPA pump such that in the event of a failure in the final section of the throttle linkage, the throttle will still be pulled closed.
7) The driver and passenger are not allowed to smoke whilst attempting a section. They must also wear a seat belt at all times whilst on the section. Failure to comply will result in a maximum score for the section.
8) Passengers are not allowed to assist or advise drivers whilst competing. No driver may ride with any other driver (except new members or first time entrants, who may be accompanied for a maximum of 2 trials by an experienced driver or passenger)
9) In the case of a breakdown the driver may, at the discretion of the Chief Marshall, use another vehicle of the same class to complete the trial.
10) The cab and body should be free from loose heavy items such as jacks or toolboxes etc. A secured fire extinguisher is recommended.
11) Cooling – Any fluid carrying lines or tubes carrying coolants throughout the driver/passenger compartment must be painted red. Any non-metallic fluid lines or tubes carrying coolants must be made of internally or externally metal braided hydraulic hose.
12) Oil Systems – Any oil lines passing through the driver/passenger compartment must be protected and if non-metallic, be of a metal braided hydraulic pressure hose.
13) Fuel Systems – Any fuel line passing through the driver/passenger compartment must be protected and if non-metallic, be of a metal braided hydraulic pressure hose. They may only be joined by screwed, self-sealing joints. Fuel must not be able to leak into the vehicle, even if the vehicle rolls through 360 degrees. Any spillage must be channelled outside the vehicle.
14) Electrical System – Batteries must be secured and separate from driver and passenger.
15) Exhaust – The exhaust must be securely fitted and isolated from the driver and passenger. The outlet of the exhaust must be behind the mid point of the vehicle and have no part of the system protruding to the rear of the bodywork more than 6”
16) Safety – All vehicles must be fitted with either a manufacturers hard top or a roll cage/bar to R.A.C standard. Full soft tops must have a minimum of a roll bar. Any damage that results in a vehicle becoming a danger to other people (torn wing for example) will have to be made safe before being allowed to compete further.
17) All competing drivers must hold a valid full license and be fully paid up HLRC members. Passengers must be at least 14 years of age and if under 18, the signature of a parent or legal guardian must undersign their signing-on signature.
18) Drivers and passengers must have completed the signing on form before being allowed to start the first section. Passengers must only ride with the nominated driver on the day, i.e. the driver they sign on with.
19) All vehicles competing must carry a substantial towrope or strap and must have a front and rear tow point.
20) Membership Card and driving licence must be produced on request
21) There will be a minimum gate width of 8 feet. The running order is selected at random by the drivers themselves before the start of the trial. Each driver will be invited to select a card that has a number printed on the back (the numbers range from 1 to the total number of entries). The numbers selected set the running order and must be adhered to and displayed on the front of the vehicle. (The Clerk of the Course may alter the running order at his discretion when there are multiple entries in the same vehicle.) After each section the running order shuffles up by one position and the first driver moves to the back.
22) No part of a section may be altered once a vehicle has driven that section unless in extreme circumstances were that section has been severely damaged or made unsafe but then only with the agreement of the majority of the drivers and the Clerk of the Course/Chief Marshall
23) All drivers must marshal every section to its completion; failure to comply may result in penalties being awarded, including a Full Count Up. A maximum penalty of 40 points may be awarded on any one section for the following: -
- Loose objects carried in driving compartment
- Failing to attempt the section
- Arguing with the marshals decision
- Smoking whilst on section
- Not wearing a seat belt
- Carrying a passenger that has not signed on
- Accepting driving advise from a passenger
- Starting a section before a Fire Extinguisher has been made available at the beginning of the section.
24) All drivers must attempt to drive the driven line.
25) Land Owners fences and walls are classed as boundaries and should not be hit under any circumstances. If hit, a full count up will be awarded.
26) The whole vehicle must pass through the gate to be deemed clear, except on the last gate, when a clear will be given once the front hubs pass through the gate.
27) Bad language will not be tolerated, especially to officials.
28) All scorecards must be marked up before the start of the next section.
29) Vehicles can be scrutinised at any time during the trial and may be failed if serious mechanical failure or safety issue occurs.
30) There is a complaints book, held by the Secretary, any complaints on the day must be entered and signed, and they will be dealt with at the committee meeting.
31) In the interests of safety a 5 mph speed limit will be mandatory at ALL times. A full membership card and driving licence must be produced on request. If the driver fails to produce these documents, he/she will be allowed to drive, however they will be issued with a warning. If the required documents are not produced at the next event the driver will not be allowed to drive.
THE CHIEF MARSHALS DECISION IS FINAL THROUGHOUT THE TRIAL
Once the score card is marked up and the score written down, that score stands and cannot be altered, unless by agreement with the Chief Marshal, the trials co-ordinator and the majority of drivers competing in that class.
RTV TRIAL SCORING SYSTEM
1) Each section will consist of 10 gates, each marked by 2 canes. Each cane will carry a penalty of 2 points, if touched by any part of the competing vehicle.
2) The object of the event is to pass through all the gates without stopping or touching any of the gates.
3) All gates must be attempted. Failure to attempt or complete a gate will result in the maximum score being attained for the remaining gates. This is known as a "count up". If a vehicle is classed as missing the gate i.e. the full length of the vehicle passes the gate, it will be classed as missing the gate, resulting in a count up.
4) A driver may at any time elect to retire from a section if he/she so wishes
5) After a count up, the driver may complete the section if he/she so wishes.
6) If a vehicle stops at any time, it will incur 1 penalty point. A stop is when both the wheels and the vehicle itself cease forward motion. If the vehicle is seen to go backwards, it must have stopped at some point.
7) A vehicle may only be allowed to reverse twice at any 2 canes. A third reverse will result in a count up. If the vehicle is stuck, a stop is counted for each use of the reverse gear. A vehicle is only allowed to remain stuck for a maximum of 30 seconds, after which time a count up will be awarded.
8) A gate is counted as cleared when the entire vehicle has crossed the line between the canes. Once clear, any stops will be counted against the next gate. Once the whole of the vehicle has cleared the gate, no more points can be gained from that gate. i.e. if the driver reverses back over the canes, it will not score penalty points. The final gate is cleared by both front hubs being through the canes, providing the vehicle stops.
9) Drivers must attempt to drive the driven line.
10) Land owners fences and walls are classed as boundaries and should NOT be touched under ANY circumstances. If hit, a full count up will be given.
11) If a driver is disqualified for any reason, he must leave the section immediately and will incur the maximum points for that section. The driver with the lowest number of penalty points at the end of the day is the winner.
12) The different types of vehicle have been split into 4 distinct groups, so that only similar vehicles will compete against each other, as shown below: -
Class 1) 80" Series 1
Class 2) 86" Series 1 and lightweights
Class 3) 88" Series 2, 3 and 90’s
Class 4) 100" Long Wheelbase, Range Rovers and Discovery’s
Class NLR) All non Land Rover Vehicles
Please note, any vehicle competing in class 4 not fitted with power steering is to be allowed 1 free shunt per section
TYRO TRIALS
TYRO trials are aimed at those new to trialling. The word TYRO being defined in the dictionary as "someone new to a field or activity". Drivers can be as young as 14 years of age if the vehicle is a standard vehicle.
The maximum descent or climb gradient is 50% (1 in 2) the maximum slide slope gradient is 25% (1 in 4) and the maximum depth of water is 13 inches.
The terrain chosen should be such that vehicles should not catch the bodywork on approach. No damage should be incurred at any time.
A competent and experienced adult must accompany any driver who does not hold a full driving licence.
TYROTrialing – General Rules
1) These rules are based on the R.A.C.M.S.A, yearbook and attempt to clear up any confusion and jargon used in the full version.
2) The General Rules and Regulations of the R.A.C.M.S.A apply at all times. The Humberside Land Rover Club accept no responsibility for any damage or injury incurred as a result of attending a H.L.R.C event.
3)On completing and passing Scrutinising, the driver is then able to sign on.
4)For a vehicle to be eligible to compete in a trial, all major vehicle parts must be to manufacturers specification i.e. chassis, body, steering, must not be modified. That is steering arms altered and re-welded. Axles, differentials and suspension springs must be manufacturers standard parts. A maximum of four road wheels, (twin wheels and spacers are not permitted). However any size or make of engine (petrol, LPG or diesel) may be applied, providing it has been fitted competently. Note this rule applies to major parts only, you will not be expected to have all genuine parts for such items as shock absorbers and brake shoes etc. The vehicle must conform to one of the standard sizes, i.e. wheelbase. In all cases the bodywork (sills not included) below the window line must be complete and standard. A full size body width bumper must be fitted, doors, tailgates, window and bonnet must all have positive fastenings to stop them becoming detached.
5) Other requirements are: - Doors must be able to open, they cannot be welded shut. Batteries must be securely fastened, minimum tyre pressure is to be 15 psi. Agricultural or balloon tyres will not be permitted. Tyres must also meet the minimum legal requirements for tread. A working horn must be fitted. Fiddle brakes and locking/limited slip axle diffs are not allowed, unless fitted as Standard Equipment by the manufacturer.
6) All competing vehicles must have an extra throttle return spring fitted to carburettor/DPA pump such that in the event of a failure in the final section of the throttle linkage, the throttle will still be pulled closed.
7) The driver and passenger are not allowed to smoke whilst attempting a section. They must also wear a seat belt at all times whilst on the section. Failure to comply will result in a maximum score for the section.
8) Passengers are not allowed to assist or advise drivers whilst competing. No driver may ride with any other driver (except new members or first time entrants, who may be accompanied for a maximum of 2 trials by an experienced driver or passenger)
9) In the case of a breakdown the driver may, at the discretion of the Chief Marshall, use another vehicle of the same class to complete the trial.
10) The cab and body should be free from loose heavy items such as jacks or toolboxes etc. A secured fire extinguisher is recommended.
11) Cooling – Any fluid carrying lines or tubes carrying coolants throughout the driver/passenger compartment must be painted red. Any non-metallic fluid lines or tubes carrying coolants must be made of internally or externally metal braided hydraulic hose.
12) Oil Systems – Any oil lines passing through the driver/passenger compartment must be protected and if non-metallic, be of a metal braided hydraulic pressure hose.
13) Fuel Systems – Any fuel line passing through the driver/passenger compartment must be protected and if non-metallic, be of a metal braided hydraulic pressure hose. They may only be joined by screwed, self-sealing joints. Fuel must not be able to leak into the vehicle, even if the vehicle rolls through 360 degrees. Any spillage must be channelled outside the vehicle.
14) Electrical System – Batteries must be secured and separate from driver and passenger.
15) Exhaust – The exhaust must be securely fitted and isolated from the driver and passenger. The outlet of the exhaust must be behind the mid point of the vehicle and have no part of the system protruding to the rear of the bodywork more than 6”
16) Safety – All vehicles must be fitted with either a manufacturers hard top or a roll cage/bar to R.A.C standard. Full soft tops must have a minimum of a roll bar. Any damage that results in a vehicle becoming a danger to other people (torn wing for example) will have to be made safe before being allowed to compete further.
17) All competing drivers must be 14 years of age or more. Passengers must be at least 3 years of age and in a appropriate seats for their age. All drivers aged between 14 and 17 upon signing on, the signature of a parent or legal guardian must undersign their signature.
18) A passenger, who holds a full driving licence, must accompany any driver who does not hold a full driving licence.
19) Drivers and passengers must have completed the signing on form before being allowed to start the first section. Passengers must only ride with the nominated driver on the day, i.e. the driver they sign on with.
20) All vehicles competing must carry a substantial towrope or strap and must have a front and rear tow point.
21) Membership Card and driving licence (where applicable) must be produced on request
22) There will be a minimum gate width of 8 feet. The running order is selected at random by the drivers themselves before the start of the trial. Each driver will be invited to select a card that has a number printed on the back (the numbers range from 1 to the total number of entries). The numbers selected set the running order and must be adhered to and displayed on the front of the vehicle. (The Clerk of the Course may alter the running order at his discretion when there are multiple entries in the same vehicle.) After each section the running order shuffles up by one position and the first driver moves to the back.
23) No part of a section may be altered once a vehicle has driven that section unless in extreme circumstances were that section has been severely damaged or made unsafe but then only with the agreement of the majority of the drivers and the Clerk of the Course/Chief Marshall
24) All drivers must marshal every section to its completion; failure to comply may result in penalties being awarded, including a Full Count Up. A maximum penalty of 40 points may be awarded on any one section for the following: -
- Loose objects carried in driving compartment
- Failing to attempt the section
- Arguing with the marshals decision
- Smoking whilst on section
- Not wearing a seat belt
- Carrying a passenger that has not signed on
- Accepting driving advise from a passenger
- Starting a section before a Fire Extinguisher has been made available at the beginning of the section
25) Drivers must drive the driven line. Crossing a boundary will result in a full count up for that section. Land Owners fences and walls are classed as boundaries and should not be hit under any circumstances. If hit, a full count up will be awarded.
26) The whole vehicle must pass through the gate to be deemed clear, except on the last gate, when a clear will be given once the front hubs pass through the gate.
27) Bad language will not be tolerated, especially to officials.
28) All scorecards must be marked up before the start of the next section.
29) Vehicles can be scrutinised at any time during the trial and may be failed if serious mechanical failure or safety issue occurs.
30) There is a complaints book, held by the Secretary, any complaints on the day must be entered and signed, and they will be dealt with at the committee meeting.
31) In the interests of safety a 5 mph speed limit will be mandatory at ALL times. A full membership card and driving licence must be produced on request. If the driver fails to produce these documents, he/she will be allowed to drive, however they will be issued with a warning. If the required documents are not produced at the next event the driver will not be allowed to drive.
THE CHIEF MARSHALS DECISION IS FINAL THROUGHOUT THE TRIAL
Once the score card is marked up and the score written down, that score stands and cannot be altered, unless by agreement with the Chief Marshal, the trials co-ordinator and the majority of drivers competing in that class.
TYRO TRIAL SCORING SYSTEM
1) Each section will consist of 10 gates, each marked by 2 canes. Each cane will carry a penalty of 2 points, if touched by any part of the competing vehicle.
2) The object of the event is to pass through all the gates without stopping or touching any of the gates.
3) All gates must be attempted. Failure to attempt or complete a gate will result in the maximum score being attained for the remaining gates. This is known as a "count up". If a vehicle is classed as missing the gate i.e. the full length of the vehicle passes the gate, it will be classed as missing the gate, resulting in a count up.
4) A driver may at any time elect to retire from a section if he/she so wishes
5) After a count up, the driver may complete the section if he/she so wishes.
6) If a vehicle stops at any time, it will incur 1 penalty point. A stop is when both the wheels and the vehicle itself cease forward motion. If the vehicle is seen to go backwards, it must have stopped at some point.
7) A vehicle may only be allowed to reverse twice at any 2 canes. A third reverse will result in a count up. If the vehicle is stuck, a stop is counted for each use of the reverse gear. A vehicle is only allowed to remain stuck for a maximum of 30 seconds, after which time a count up will be awarded.
8) A gate is counted as cleared when the entire vehicle has crossed the line between the canes. Once clear, any stops will be counted against the next gate. Once the whole of the vehicle has cleared the gate, no more points can be gained from that gate. i.e. if the driver reverses back over the canes, it will not score penalty points. The final gate is cleared by both front hubs being through the canes, providing the vehicle stops.
9) Crossing a boundary will incur a count up. Land owners fences and walls are classed as boundaries and should NOT be touched under ANY circumstances. If hit, a full count up will be given.
10) If a driver is disqualified for any reason, he must leave the section immediately and will incur the maximum points for that section. The driver with the lowest number of penalty points at the end of the day is the winner.
11) The different types of vehicle have been split into 4 distinct groups, so that only similar vehicles will compete against each other, as shown below: -
Class 1) 80" Series 1
Class 2) 86" Series 1 and lightweights
Class 3) 88" Series 2, 3 and 90’s
Class 4) 100" Long Wheelbase, Range Rovers and Discovery’s
Class NLR) All non Land Rover Vehicles
Please note, any vehicle competing in class 4 not fitted with power steering is to be allowed 1 free shunt per section