Scoring and Penalties

1. Competitors must line up with front bumper at the section marker at gate 12 unless otherwise directed by the individual event rules.

2. Vehicle occupants must be wearing seat belts,arm's must be in side the vehicle at all times whilst on the section. and no smoking. 12 points penalty if caught contravening either rule in section.
NB Passengers minimum age 14 and members please.

3. Once the leading hub has crossed the line between gate markers the competitor will be deemed to have started the section.

4. If any part of the vehicle touches any marker post the penalty is that shown on that gate touched, i.e. if post 10, or gate marker opposite 10 is touched the penalty is 10.

5. If the vehicle fails to maintain forward motion, then the penalty is that shown on the next gate, however, if one hub is through the next gate, it is the lower point to be taken.

6. One shunt is allowed for vehicles over 95" wheelbase (e.g. Range Rovers, LWB Land Rovers etc, standard length bodywork) provided the position of the shunt is given to the start Marshall before entering the section.

7. Shunting may also be allowed for Novice vehicles, one shunt per gate, to be charged at 1 point extra per shunt, no prior nomination to be given. These points are in addition to other penalty points. Score to be indicated gate/shunts e.g. 10/2. Novice and 'non damaging' gates 12-7 inclusive, but may nominate to continue if they so wish. The score cards for novices are coloured.

8. If a vehicle touches or crosses a boundary tape or marker it attracts the penalty of the next gate.

9. If a vehicle crosses it's own tracks, it attracts the penalty of the next gate.

10. The natural boundary is the driving line on the shortest route from gate to gate, other than that indicated by boundary markers or tape. (This rule must be operated with discretion and regard for the ground condition, i.e. deep ruts, trees etc).

11. A vehicle will be deemed to have cleared the section (0 penalty) when it comes to rest with at least one hub past the '1' gates, if however the vehicle carries on without stopping and in so doing touches either '1' marker, the penalty is 1.

12. If an entrant feels that the severity of the section is beyond their driving abilities, they must STOP. You are not to be forced into a dangerous situation. Motor Sport can be dangerous.

13. Entries on scorecards to be made by score Marshall's only.

14. Entrants are responsible for seeing that entries are made correctly.

15. Results will be displayed at the end of the event.

16. Completed scorecard to be handed in on completion of last section.

Click for a Diagram of the Penalty System