MROC Trials Entry
Event Timing Info, Rules etc
Timing
For most events is as follows (IF different, it will be defined in the Event Info on the website & Signing-On forms) :
08:45 ~ 9.30am - Signing-on and vehicle scrutineering.
9.45am - Drivers’ / Marshals’ briefing (& Entry gates potentially closed)
10.00am - Trialling start
??? - Trialling finish time isn't possible to define, but will vary according to the number of competitors, quantity of sections, ground conditions etc. (typically it’s between 2 ~ 4pm).
Rules / Regs :
Vehicle Eligibility, other rules & regs & event League scoring can all be found in our 'Supplementary Regulations' (SR's) below.
Click here to view the latest TYRO SR's
Click here to view the latest RTV / CCV SR's
Click here to view the latest Timed Trial SR’s
Click here to see COVID-19 related changes to the SRs & how we run our events
For TYRO, the only vehicle rules are that the vehicle is a Land Rover with 4 wheel drive, is safe & has a valid MOT.
Land Rover based CCV vehicles are now also permitted in TYRO for drivers of 15 or over.
ALRC vehicle regulations can be found on-line via this link : https://www.alrc.co.uk/handbook.html
ALRC CCV Vehicle Roll Cage regulations can be found on-line via this link : https://www.alrc.co.uk/stylesheets/downloads/2021-ALRC-Greenbook-Roll-Cage-Regulations.pdf
Fire Extinguishers : See latest rules clarification in section below.
NB 1 : Please talk to an ALRC Vehicle Scrutineer before committing to building a vehicle to the above regulations as it is possible that changes have been agreed, but not yet included !!
NB 2 : We welcome ALRC “Q” Class RTV & CCV vehicles & un-licenced drivers of 16 (#1) or over at our trials if they have a passenger who has a licence.
Note #1 : Or 15 if they’ve competed in 4 TYRO events & have a licensed passenger.
Fire Extinguishers
(Use "V" to open section to read)
Below is clarification of the current rules for fire extinguishers. Please ensure that your extinguisher is within the latest specification prior to attending any competitions.
The ALRC recommends carrying a fire extinguisher for RTVT and mandate a fire extinguisher for CCVT.
Beware : Some ALRC Clubs mandate a fire extinguisher for both RTV and CCV events.
It is down to individual members to make sure that they read the ASR’s for an event so they know what is expected before they turn up at another clubs event.
Fire extinguishers should be in line with the latest Motor Sport UK rules : Section [K] Competitors Safety: (Extract shown below)
3.2. Hand-held extinguishers
3.2.1. Where a hand-held fire extinguisher is required the vehicle must be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher in compliance with 3.2.2 to 3.2.7 hereunder or with FIA Standard 8865-2015 (Articles 3.2.2 to 3.2.5 hereunder do not apply in the latter case).
3.2.2. Permitted extinguishants : AFFF, Clean Agent, powder or any other extinguishant
homologated by the FIA.
3.2.3. Minimum quantity of extinguishant :
• AFFF foam : 2.4 litres (includes: FireSense, Zero 2000, F-TEC etc)
• Gas : 2.0 kg (includes: Novec 1230, FX G-TEC/N-TEC, Viro3, Zero 360, Extreme etc)
• Powder : 2.0 kg
The sizes shown are the minimum volume (litres) or weight (kg). The minimum size cannot be made up of two smaller units. It is permissible to carry one unit of minimum size and additional units that are smaller. There is no limit to use a larger size extinguisher.
Servicing :
All Extinguishers should be serviced at a maximum of every 24 months following manufacturers recommendations.
The rule applies to all vehicle classes required to carry a fire extinguisher, whether new or existing vehicles.
For full details please see Section K of the Motor Sport UK Blue Book. This can be downloaded for free from the Ms UK web site.
NB : Competitors using AFFF extinguishers should be aware that the extinguisher(s) must be suitable for Class B Fires, liquid hydrocarbons. (e.g. petrol, diesel and E10 petrol)
Event Entry
MROC RTV (Road Taxed Vehicle) Trials & CCV (Cross Country Vehicle) Trials can normally be entered by any paid-up member of MROC or another ALRC registered Land Rover Club.
The driver must have a valid ALRC Club membership card & Ms UK Competition Licence (both will need to be shown on arrival at an event).
See the separate section about Competition Licences for more info about Passenger requirements - link here.
The vehicle needs to be compliant with the ALRC Rules & Regs. as above.
The exceptions are that :
Some trials may occasionally be “Closed to Club” & can only be entered by MROC club members (these will be identified on our Calendar) OR
Some trials may occasionally be “OPEN” & can be entered by members of any ALRC Club & specified non ALRC Clubs (these will be identified on our Trials Entry form). IF an event is OPEN, non ALRC Club members vehicles must meet the relevant Motorsport UK Blue Book Regulations.
Entry Cost
Only drivers have to pay for event entry.
Passengers are free,
NB Officials, Marshals & Spectators also have free entry (See separate info section for Spectator info).
Specific trial entry costs are stated on the Trials Entry form.
Typical MROC RTV & CCV trials : Pre-payment ahead of events is not currently possible.
“On the Day” cash cost is £30. Please bring exact money as we usually don't have enough "change".
MROC organised TYRO trials entry cost will only be defined in the relevant event info / Signing-On form (It can vary from £10 upto £20 per driver)
CCV Timed Trials : Pre-payment ahead of events is not currently possible.
“On the Day” cash cost is £40. Please bring exact money as we usually don't have enough "change"..
How to Enter
To make running events easier, Entry booking / Signing-On must still be carried out on-line PRIOR to the event (Significantly reducing paperwork at events & overcoming lots of handwriting legibility issues !) .
To enter as a competitor (Driver or Passenger) please use the Entry form linked below to provide the necessary personal details. This is also your MsUK Signing-On Declaration (SOD) - so you don't need to Sign-On on arrival at the site.
** A parent or guardian must fill out the entry form for any Under 18 year old competitors. Fill out the form as if you are the competitor. The form will ask for you details as Parent / Guardian.
The form may ask how the driver would like to pay his / her entry fee (options as above in Entry Cost).
The Entry form MUST be received at least 24 hours before the trial starts to permit Site Entry Lists to be prepared. For some events, they must be submitted earlier (As identified on the relevant Entry form).
NB Payment is separate as discussed above in "Entry Cost"
Drivers & Passengers MUST EACH still submit an Entry form / SOD submission.
The same entry form is used for drivers or passengers. We use the submissions to prepare entry checklists & Driver Scoresheets in advance of the event.
IF you want to enter multiple events during the same weekend, please submit an entry form for each event or submit a single form & contact us separately.
If you’re not sure if you’ll be competing OR acting as an Official, it’s not a problem if you submit a SOD form as a competitor AND a SOD form as an Official
(see separate website section for “Officials / Marshals”. NB The officials form is much simpler !).
Please read the info at the top of the Entry form for any additional details ref site / event rules / timing etc.
NOT reading it is not an excuse if you arrive & aren't permitted to compete.
After submission you should receive an immediate brief email response from our system confirming receipt (contact us if our system response is not received within a few hours after checking your SPAM / Junkmail boxes).
If relevant, drivers will then receive another email response within 12 hours providing more detailed information for entry fee pre-payment if on-line payment is being used for that event & you’ve selected BACS payment OR a PayPal invoice if PayPal selected.
NB : The Entry Form can ONLY be used for the next event in the MROC Calendar (As defined on the top of the introductory text).
Future events can only be booked when previous events have finished.
Trials Cancellation
Trials rarely may be cancelled / changed at short notice for a variety of reasons beyond our control
(Land owner request, ground conditions unsuitable, insufficient competitors etc).
Please check the Website / Facebook Group before setting off for a trial in case of cancellation / major changes.
It’s always easier for us to let people know of such changes if you can let us know you may be coming beforehand, it isn’t treated as a commitment !
If we have to cancel, any drivers who’ve pre-booked / pre-paid by PayPal will receive a voucher to use at a future MROC trial. Drivers who've paid via Bank Transfer / BACS can receive a full refund.