Trials Rules & Regs

 SETTING OUT/COC

1. The Scrutineer of the day will decide what class you will be entered into. 

2. All passengers MUST be signed on before the event starts

3. All entrants MUST have a 1kg (minimum size) AFFF or POWDER extinguisher fitted or they will not be able to enter.

RTV Regs

Body- This must be of factory specification.

Seats- Seats must have backs fitted and be fastened in securely. Seat Belts must be fitted and warn at all times.

Suspension- 2" lift maximum is allowed.

Wheels and tyres- Vehicle must be fitted with four wheels and tyres that are road legal and not re-cut, studded or fitted with chains. Wheels must be fitted with the correct number of studs and nuts. No maxi cross or bar cross type tyres can be used. No chains or studs are allowed. Spare wheels must be securely strapped, if carried.

Battery- Battery must be securely fastened, with both terminals covered. It is advised that a battery cut off switch, or and isolator switch be fitted, and in a clearly marked position.

Brakes- Brakes must work effectively on all wheels. All brake pipes must be securely fastened to chassis and axles. Hand brakes must work effectively. No fiddle brakes allowed.

Steering- Vehicles must be fitted with a full circumference steering wheel. All components must be in good order.

Engines- A throttle return spring must be fitted to the throttle butterfly, to shut off the throttle in the event of linkage failure. Engines must be started and stopped from inside the vehicle.

Exhaust- Must silence the engine adequately, and must not enter the cab area, and must be routed away from the fuel lines.

Cooling system- Cooling system must be fitted outside the seating compartment. Any water pipes passing through the cab should be of metal, or encased in metal or metal braided.

Towing points- Must be fitted at the front and rear, and securely fastened to the chassis or bumper, which is secured to the chassis. The tow point must accept a rope loop securely, without the use of a shackle. There must be no sharp edges, and a substantial rope, looped at both ends, must be carried in all vehicles, at all times. A one inch diameter nylon rope is recommended. Wire rope and chains are not to be used.

Fuel tanks- Fuel tanks must be fitted outside seating compartment. No fuel pipes should enter the passenger compartment. Tanks and caps must not leak. Tanks may be moved to the rear of the vehicle. Filler caps must not protrude beyond the body of the vehicle, and any vents must be 10? away from the seating compartment. LPG is allowed. No fuel to be carried in cans inside a competing vehicle.

Bumpers- A front bumper of substance (metal) must be fitted between chassis rails.
Axles- No axle diff lockers are to used.

Fire extinguishers- 1kg (minimum size) AFFF extinguishers must be carried.
To qualify for this category you must not have any performance modifications what so ever.

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Intermediate/Inter Regs

Body- Vehicles should have a crew compartment that completely isolates occupants from the engine, battery, gearbox, transmission, shafts, brakes, road wheels, fuel tank, water tanks and radiators. Chassis and body should be in sound safe condition with no sharp edges.

Roll Cages- Vehicle with door tops and windscreens must be fitted with a minimum of a rear roll cage with diagonal bracing, and two rear stays securely fastened to main chassis legs. Vehicles with no door tops and windscreen should have a full cage fitted. (All cages should comply with MSA regulations).

Seats and harnesses- Seats must have backs fitted and be fastened in securely. Seat Belts must be fitted and worn at all times.

Suspension- Vehicles must have sprung suspension, fitted between axles and chassis, shock must be fitted. Any components can be used as long as they are from a standard road vehicle. Lift kits dislocation cones are approved.

Transmission- All transmission parts must be outside passenger compartment must have a reverse gear. No axle diff locks to be used. Any components can be used as long as they are from a standard road vehicle.

Wheels and tyres- Vehicle must be fitted with four wheels and tyres. No maxi cross or bar cross type tyres can be used. No chains or studs are allowed. Wheels must be fitted with the correct number of studs and nuts. Spare wheels must be securely strapped in, if carried.
Tyres

Fuel tanks- Fuel tanks must be fitted outside engine and seating compartments. No fuel pipes should enter the passenger compartment. Tanks and caps must not leak. Filler caps must not protrude beyond the body of the vehicle, and any vents must be 10? away from the seating compartment. LPG is allowed. No fuel to be carried in cans inside a competing vehicle.

Battery- Battery must be securely fastened, with both terminals covered. A battery cut off switch must be fitted, and in a clearly marked position.

Brakes- Brakes must work effectively on all wheels. All brake pipes must be securely fastened to body, chassis and axles. Hoses must not rub, foul or catch on the body. Hand brakes must work effectively. No fiddle brakes allowed.

Steering- Vehicles must be fitted with a full circumference steering wheel. All components must be in good order.

Engines- A throttle return spring must be fitted to the throttle butterfly, to shut off the throttle in the event of linkage failure. Engines must be started and stopped from inside the vehicle.
Exhaust- Must silence the engine adequately, and must not enter the cab area, and must be routed away from the fuel lines.

Cooling system- Cooling system must be fitted outside the seating compartment. Any water pipes passing through the cab should be of metal, or encased in metal or metal braided.

Towing points- Must be fitted at the front and rear, and securely fastened to the chassis or bumper, which is secured to the chassis. The tow point must accept a rope loop securely, without the use of a shackle. There must be no sharp edges, and a substantial rope, looped at both ends, must be carried in all vehicles, at all times. A one inch diameter nylon rope is recommended. Wire rope and chains are not to be used.

Bumpers- A front bumper of substance (metal) must be fitted between chassis rails.
Fire extinguishers- 1kg (minimum size) AFFF extinguishers must be carried and be accessible by the driver.

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CCV Regs

Body- Vehicles should have a crew compartment that completely isolates occupants from the engine, battery, gearbox, transmission, shafts, brakes, road wheels, fuel tank, water tanks and radiators. Chassis and body should be in sound safe condition with no sharp edges

Roll Cage- Two hoops, diagonal brace on rear hoop and two stays. Rear hoop must be attached to main chassis legs, and not outriggers. Front hoop may be fastened to bulkhead uprights, if they are strong enough, or to chassis outriggers. Chassis, if not 3mm thick must be plated suitably with 3mm plate, where roll cage is fitted to chassis and outriggers. Outriggers must be minimum 3mm wall and be full depth at chassis and minimum 50mm x 50mm at point of roll cage attachment. Cage may be welded or bolted using minimum 7/16ins high tensile bolts, 4 to each mounting point on rear cage, and 2 to front hoop.
(All cages should comply with MSA regulations).

Chassis- May be of own design, and can incorporate safety devices, main legs and x members must be minimum 90x50x3mm wall thickness or equivalent.

Seats and harness- Seat(s) must have backs fitted and be fastened in securely. Full 3 point harness must be fitted and warn at all times.

Suspension- Vehicles must have sprung suspension, fitted between axles and chassis, shock must be fitted.

Transmission- All transmission parts must be outside passenger compartment must have a reverse gear.

Wheels and tyres- Vehicle must be fitted with four wheels and tyres. No chains or studs are allowed. Wheels must be fitted with the correct number of studs and nuts. Spare wheels must be securely strapped in, if carried. . No maxi cross or bar cross type tyres can be used. No chains or studs are allowed.

Fuel tank- Fuel tanks must be fitted outside engine and seating compartments. No fuel pipes should enter the passenger compartment. Tanks and caps must not leak. Filler caps must not protrude beyond the body of the vehicle, and any vents must be 10? away from the seating compartment. LPG is allowed. No fuel to be carried in cans inside a competing vehicle.

Battery- Battery must be securely fastened, with both terminals covered. A battery cut off switch must be fitted, and in a clearly marked position.

Brakes- Brakes must work effectively on all wheels. All brake pipes must be securely fastened to body, chassis and axles. Hoses must not rub, foul or catch on the body. Hand brakes must work effectively. Fiddle breaks are accepted in this class

Steering- Vehicles must be fitted with a full circumference steering wheel. All components must be in good order.

Engines- A throttle return spring must be fitted to the throttle butterfly, to shut off the throttle in the event of linkage failure. Engines must be started and stopped from inside the vehicle.

Exhaust- Must silence the engine adequately, and must not enter the cab area, and must be routed away from the fuel lines.

Cooling system- Cooling system must be fitted outside the seating compartment. Any water pipes passing through the cab should be of metal, or encased in metal or metal braided.

Towing points- Must be fitted at the front and rear, and securely fastened to the chassis or bumper, which is secured to the chassis. The tow point must accept a rope loop securely, without the use of a shackle. There must be no sharp edges, and a substantial rope, looped at both ends, must be carried in all vehicles, at all times. A one inch diameter nylon rope is recommended. Wire rope and chains are not allowed to be used.

Bumpers- A front bumper of substance (metal) must be fitted between chassis rails.
Fire extinguishers- 1kg (minimum size) AFFF extinguishers must be carried and be accessible by the driver.

The Scrutineer or Clerk of the Course(CoC) decision is FINAL ON THE DAY. (In case of dispute the committee will consult the MSA General Regulations and interpret them as they see fit.)

If in any doubt, please check with the Scrutineer.

MUDDY MILLERS 4X4 Club, Committee reserve the right to amend any of the above regulations.