Scotia Challenge Series

Vehicle and Competitor Regulations

• Competitors
  • All drivers must have a full UK driving licence
  • All co-drivers must be at least 17 years of age
  • Only Competitors are allowed to travel in vehicles whilst on site
  • Competitors must wear seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion (or may suddenly start moving)
  • Removable Winch blankets must be used at all times

   

• Vehicles
  • Vehicles without hard tops must have a roll cage/roll hoop secured to the chassis – NOT manufacturer’s hood supports – must be proper roll over protection
  • Recovery points - All vehicles must have at least 1 front and 1 rear recovery point properly mounted to the chassis – OE tie down points should be removed
  • Batteries must be securely fixed to a battery tray/box with BOTH terminals protected from short-circuits preferably by means of a fixed cover
  • Fuel tanks must be 100% leak free preferably with 1 way valve (available from Demon Tweeks) on breathers to prevent spills in case of roll over
  • All brake pipes and fuel lines must be in good condition and leak free
  • Seatbelts must be in a fully serviceable condition with solid mounting points as per manufacturers recommendations
  • Seatbelts must be worn, as per manufacturer’s recommendations at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion. Only Competitors are allowed to travel in vehicles whilst on site
  • Vehicles whilst not requiring to be fully road legal must be in a basic safe condition – those deemed not to be safe will be refused entry and the Scrutineers’ decision is final
  • Whilst there are no restrictions on modifications, vehicles must be recognisable as 4x4 cars

• General
  • Vehicles must have 1 winch, extra winches must have their ropes removed and cannot be used
  • All equipment stored within the passenger compartment must be secured whilst the vehicle is in motion. (See detailed information)
  • You must have at least one removable Winch blankets must be used whenever you winch.
  • Wide strops must be used on trees and other natural ground anchors.  Do not use fence posts or other road/farm furniture as anchor points.

   

• Scrutineering – what and why
  • It is a quick check that you and your vehicle comply to our rules and regulations
  • It includes a basic vehicle safety check, but we are NOT qualified to state that you car is ‘safe’, that is YOUR responsibility
  • Scrutineers have the authority to exclude any vehicle or competitor. We may discuss this with you but you will NOT win an argument so keep your cool – we’ve got your safety at heart here.

   

• Some recommendation, thoughts and suggestions
  • Keep equipment secured so it doesn’t fly around and hit you
  • Remember the weather – windscreens, windows and heaters are very useful in the Scottish winter
  • Helmets are increasingly considered essential in our sport but as a Novice’s Competition we realise it is a serious expense for those starting off so whilst they are recommended they are NOT compulsory
  • Consider some padding in the cab
  • Think about what you spend your money on.  £100 spent on protecting brakes and fuel lines may just save your life,
  • These competitions are as much a test of vehicle reliability as you it is your ability. Prepare and test your vehicle in plenty of time.