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Competitions

A variety of events are regularly run throughout the year at a number of different sites, mainly in Kent and Sussex. See the Events page for details of forthcoming events.

A number of these events have camping and caravaning weekends associated with them. Details are published in the monthly Club newsletter and quarterly magazine.

The competitive events include:

¨ Competitive Safaris

A timed event where competitors are required to complete the course within a target time. Penalties are accrued for every second taken in excess of the target time and the winner is the competitor with the least penalties. These events require a high level of vehicle preparation and personal protective equipment. Prospective competitors need to study the current ALRC Year Book for details of vehicle preparation. One passenger or "navigator" is allowed.

PAUL DAVIS :COPFORD AUGUST 03

¨ Cross Country Vehicle (CCV) Trials

These are not timed events. A number of marked sections, usually 8, typically of 12 gates, are driven during the day. The driver with lowest number of penalties is the winner. Penalties are awarded for stopping, hitting gate markers, or failing to pass through a gate. ALRC specification roll cages are necessary. Only really suitable for short wheelbase vehicles. One passenger or "navigator" is allowed.

BOB TOWNSEND : TITSEY MAY 03

¨ Road Taxed Vehicle (RTV) Trials

These are not timed events. A number of marked sections, usually 8, typically of 12 gates, are driven during the day. The driver with lowest number of penalties is the winner. Penalties are awarded for stopping, hitting gate markers, or failing to pass through a gate. These events are specifically for road going vehicles, and only minimal vehicle preparation is required. These events are not intended to be damaging to vehicles. Suitable for all types of Land Rover vehicles. One passenger or "navigator" is allowed.

MEL STEMP : TITSEY MAY 03

¨ Tyro Trials

A recently introduced type of trial, similar to an RTV trial, but aimed at first time drivers and those with "showroom" condition vehicles. These trials are laid out to ARC specifications regarding the ground to ensure that they cannot cause damage. Suitable for all types of Land Rover vehicles. Tyro trials can be driven by drivers over 13 years age if they are accompanied by an experienced trials driver. More than one passenger is allowed within certain restrictions.

DAWN DAVIS : RENHURST JUNE 03                                        DAVID ROWE:RENHURST JUNE 03

¨ Gymkhanas

Lighthearted "driving test" type events where all the family can take part. Suitable for road going vehicles as well as off-road vehicles. Passengers are allowed, and often actually required!

CHARLES & DEBBY DARBY : RENHURST JUNE 03

¨ Winch Recoverys

Recovery competitions involving a team of members and a winch vehicle. Teams are marked on safe and efficient use of the winch while carrying out a specific task, often the recovery of a disabled vehicle.

¨ Team Recoverys

Timed events for teams of two vehicles and drivers. Both vehicles must pass over a course, assisting each other by any suitable means. Comp safari specifications apply.

Junior Trials

Junior Trials is the latest formula introduced by the MSA and SROC are proud to have been closely associated with the development, The very first Junior Trial was run by Southern at our March meeting at Copford in 2003. The JTV formula uses modified Lawn Tractors to provide trials for 8 to 17 year olds.

FRANKIE DAVIS:COPFORD:MARCH 03