1995 ARC
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:24:41 GMT
From: Decklin Hackett (Decklin@g1nhh.demon.co.uk)
Subject: List of secretaries
The following information is correct as of 1.3.95 and was supplied by ARC
Secretary Andrew Stavordale.
Correspondence via internet can not be supported on a regular basis any
correspondence regarding this
information should be addressed to :
Andrew J Stavordale, 65 Longmead avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7
5PJ
Telephone: +44 161 456 8224 Fax: +44 161 456 8224
SECRETARY LIST Updated February 11, 1995
Association of Rover Clubs A.J. Stavordale, 65 Longmead Avenue,
Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5PJ. 0161 456 8224
101 Forward Control Club & Register N. Kay, Denver Lodge,Burgate, North
Newbald, East Yorkshire, YO4 3SG. 01430 827740
Bay State Rover Owners Association J. Pappas, P.O. Box 342,North Sciuate,
Massachusetts 02060, U.S.A. 615 545 4743
Breckland Land Rover Club W. Chandler, 8 Acorn Road, North
Walsham, Norfolk 01692 404453
Cheltenham and Cotswold Rover Owners Club `I. Wood, 21 Oldbury Road,
Cheltenham, GL510HH 01242 230793
Chiltern Vale Rover Owners Club C. Argent, 21 Meadow Way, Codicote,
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8YL 01438 821581
Cornwall & Devon Land Rover Club M. Rolstone, 64 Sunnybanks Hatt,
Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6SA. 01752 846726
Cumbrian Rover Owners Club P. Anstiss, 11 Alder Close, Newton-with-
Scales, Preston, Lancs. PR4 3TQ 01772 685735
Deutscher Land Rover Club in Hessen S. Jacobs, Klopstock Str 22, 65187
Weisbaden, Germany
Dorset Land Rover & Range Rover Owners Club B. Dart, 26 St Clement's Road,
Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH15 3PD 01202748837
Dutch Land Rover Register P. Bakker, Sluswei 10, 9215 VX De Veenhoop,
Holland 01031 51281511
East Northants Land Rover Club D.A. Vaughan, 1 Woodavens Close, Northampton,
Northants, NN4 9TX 01604 763626
Essex Land Rover Club D. Bygrave, The Knoll, Bygrave Road, Ashwell,
Nr. Baldock, Herts, SG7 5RH 01462 742418
First Land Rover Club Italia G. Novaresio, c/o Studionove,Via Orbetello 176,
10148 Torino, Italy 0112264252
Flower of Scotland Four Wheel Drive Rover Club K. Flynn, 2Craiglockhart Place,
Edinburgh, EH14 1NA 0131 443 2881
SIIA/B Forward Control Register C.B. Heron, 28 Front Street, Daisy
Hill, Sacriston, Co Durham, DH7 6BL 0191 371 2527
Hants & Berks Rover Owners G. Langton, Flat 1, Hillside Court, 16 Solent Road,
Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO61HH 01705 388929
Lancs & Cheshire Rovers Owners Club A.J. Stavordale, 65Longmead Avenue,
Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5PJ 0161 456 8224
Land Rover Register 1947-51 R. Lines, Ricoli, Conisholme
Land Rover Series One Club D. Bowyer, East Foldhay, Zeal Monachorum,
Crediton, Devon, EX17 6DH 01363 82666
Land Rover Series Two Club F. Myatt, 8 Willow Grove, Malvern Link,
Worcestershire, WR14 2SE 01684 572644
Leicestershire & Rutland Land Rover Club M. Smith, 1 Yarwell Drive,
Wigston,Leicester, LE8 1QF 01533 881041
Lighweight Land RoverClub S. Foster, 31 Slimbridge Close, Redbridge
Park,Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5NT 01204 396449
Lincolnshire LandRover Club G. Matthews, 6 Dunholme Road, Welton, Lincoln
LN23RS 01673 860977
Midland Rover Owners Club S. Sheridan, 59 Ventor Avenue, Hogde Hill
Nantwich Rover Owners Club G.R. Thompson, 70 Cambridge Drive,Clayton,
Newcastle, ST5 3DQ 01782 617224
North Eastern Rover Owners Club G. Campbell, 1 Hawthorn Road,Blyth,
Northumberland NE24 3DT 01670 362256
North Wales Land Rover Club D. Cuthbert, 25 SunningdaleAvenue, Colwyn Bay,
Clwyd, LL29 6DF 01492 534417
Nottingham Land Rover Club A. Bentley, 19 Manns Leys,Cotgrave, Nottingham
P6 Rover Owners Club D. Johnson, 36 St. Augustines Avenue,South
Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6TG 0181 688 8263
Peak and Dukeries Land Rover ClubI. Joustra, 181 School Road,Crookes Sheffield
S10 1GJ 0742 667724
Pennine Land Rover Club I. Hill, 2 Westbourne Road,Pontefract, West
Yorkshire WF8 4JY 01977 707895
Range Rover Register L. Booth, 128 Balmoral Road,Gillingham, Kent,
ME7 4QR 01634 280759
Red Rose Land Rover Club B.L. Hart, 75 Coniston Road, Fulwood, Preston,
Lancs, PR2 4AY 01772 709391
The Rover Sports Register A.E. Hall, 50 Ash Road,
Shirley,Croydon, CR0 8HU 0181 777 4730
Scottish Land Rover Owners Club A. Walker, 77 Albert Avenue,Glasgow, G42
8RA 0141 423 8671
Somerset & WiltshireRover Owners Club M. Bourne, 9 Burrowfield Square,
Bruton,Somerset BA10 0HR 01749 812572
Southern Rover Owners Club T. McCartney, 5 Regency Way,Crooklog, Bexley
Heath, Kent, DA6 8BT 0181 301 5451
Staffordshire & Shropshire Land Rover Club V. Johnson, 4 Waltham House,
Overend Street, West Bromwich, B70 6ER 0121 553 4070
Swedish Land Rover Club C-E. Lundkvist, Saturnusvagen 31,S-184 50
Akersberga, Sweden 08 540 21498
Wye and Welsh Rover Owners Club P. Slingerland, Old Bakery,The Square,
Ruardean, Glos. GL17 9TJ 01594 54405
Yorkshire Rover Owners Club D. Barker, Rivendell, 2 Huby Bank,
Huby, North Yorkshire, LS17 0AH 01423 734412
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Date: Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:16:58 GMT
From: Decklin Hackett (Decklin@g1nhh.demon.co.uk)
Subject: ARC Info
The following information is correct as of 1.3.95 and was supplied by ARC
Secretary Andrew Stavordale.
Correspondence via internet can not be supported on a regular basis any
correspondence regarding this information should be addressed to :
Andrew J Stavordale, 65 Longmead avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7
5PJ
Telephone: +44 161 456 8224 Fax: +44 161 456 8224
The Association of Rover Clubs was established in 1978 to replace the Rover
Owners' Association and comprises around 35 regionally and nationally based
clubs incorporating all types and ages of Rover vehicles.
The preceding organisation, the R.O.A., was organised by British Leyland Ltd.
and membership was open to all owners of Rover vehicles. Around 1977 the
Company decided to withdraw from Club organisation and suggested that the
affiliated Rover Clubs should organise a new Association. This became the
Association of Rover Clubs where membership is open to Clubs both in Great
Britain and Overseas providing they are Clubs whose rules confine them to Rover
vehicles. Because of RAC Motor Sport Association requirements, members of
competitive Clubs can become individual members. This is done purely for motor
sport purposes and we suggest that individuals contact one of the Member Clubs
for membership details.
Most of the present Member Clubs welcome Rover enthusiasts of all types but
obviously some specialist Clubs concentrate on certain kinds - such as the
Rover Sports Register, who include all models of Rover Cars from 1904 to the
present day. The Land Rover Register (1947-51) are involved in the historical
development of the Land Rover and tracing early vehicles, or the Hants & Berks
Rover Owners are a Club who welcome and cater for any type of Rover enthusiast
in their locality.
Aims of the A.R.C. include development of interest in all new Rover products,
vehicles and optional extras; together with organisation of Caravan Rallies; 4
wheel drive motor sports which vary from Gymkhanas and Road Taxed Vehicle
Trials through to full Cross Country Trials and Speed Events. We are
registered with the R.A.C. Motor Sports Association as a Motor Club and have
Committee representation. For Competitions we have a National set of Vehicle
Regulations for any competitor entering another Club's events anywhere in the
Country.
We hold a Caravan Exemption Certificate issued by the Department of the
Environment for the purpose of allowing caravan rallies. The annual 'National
Rally', usually organised at Whitsun by one of the Member Clubs has, since the
establishment of the A.R.C. attracted between 400 and 500 caravans with
oversubscribed Cross Country Events and other competitions including Concourse
D'elegance, Childrens Bike Trials, Autojumbles etc. The renewal of old
friendships and the creation of new acquaintances are all part of the National
Rally together with amicable rivalry between Clubs and individual competitors.
Another primary object of the A.R.C. is to maintain a strong link with the
various Rover Companies and particularly with Land Rover Limited in these
economically difficult times. Quarterly A.R.C. committee meetings are
regularly held at the Solihull Plant and the Company support the Club in many
ways, including provision of trophies, information of new vehicles, equipment
and changes in law, including Common Market regulations.
The Association can offer reduced rates for RAC Motoring Services which
includes roadside assistance, recovery and legal help.
Finally, the Association is fostering new links with Overseas Clubs and
information and newsletters are exchanged with over 80 Clubs throughout the
world. If you are travelling abroad many Overseas Clubs will provide excellent
hospitality if they are contacted prior to departure and in return, it may be
possible to take them parts which are in short supply in their country.
The Association welcomes all new members and, as a member you will find the
appreciation of Rovers transcends all other barriers. For details of how to
join this friendly group please contact the Club Secretary of your choice.
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Date: Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:27:15 GMT
From: Decklin Hackett (Decklin@g1nhh.demon.co.uk)
Subject: ARC Committee
The following information is correct as of 1.3.95 and was supplied by ARC
Secretary Andrew Stavordale.
Correspondence via internet can not be supported on a regular basis any
correspondence regarding this
information should be addressed to :
Andrew J Stavordale, 65 Longmead avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7
5PJ
Telephone: +44 161 456 8224 Fax: +44 161 456 8224
ARC Executive Committee following AGM of March 19th 1994
Chairman Peter Oakden, Oak Cottage, Wood Lane,
Norton-Juxta-Twycross, Atherstone, Warwickshire
CV9 3QB, 0827 880677
Vice Chairman Dennis Bourne, 124 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood
Nr Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BE, 0689 839458
Secretary Andrew Stavordale, 65 Longmead Avenue
Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire
SK7 5PJ, 061 456 8224
Treasurer Lawrence Johnson, 4 Waltham House, Overend
Street, West Bromwich, West Midlands,
B70 6ER, 021 553 4070
Caravan Secretary Jim Campbell, 397 Plessey Road, Blyth
Northumberland, NE24 3LP, 0670 352456
Overseas Liaison Fran Luxton, Woodbine Cottage, Lamerton
Officer Nr. Tavistock, Devon PL19 8RZ, 0822 610650
Rights of Way and Land Use Tony Kempster, Knelle Hill Lodge, Beckley
Officer Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6UD, 0797 252371
National Rally Liaison Harold Lowe, 89 Broadwood Drive, Fulwood
Officer Preston, PR2 4TE, 0772 716956
Magazine Editor Ted Ivory, Tor View Nurseries,
Chilsworthy Beam, Gunnislake, Cornwall,
PL18 9AT, 0822 832564
Press, Publicity and Wendy Roberts, The Old Reading Rooms,
Sponsorship Bridgend, Loswithiel, Cornwall,
PL22, 0208 873319
Rover Company Liaison Peter Oakden, Oak Cottage, Wood Lane,
Norton-Juxta-Twycross, Atherstone, Warwickshire
CV9 3QB, 0827 880677
Technical Officer Ken Knight, Bird Lymes Cottage, Porton,
Salisbury, Wiltshire, 0980 610776
Minutes Secretary Sandra Bourne, 124 Crescent Drive, Petts Wood
Nr Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BE, 0689 839458
Club Shop Graham G. Chick, 37 Sharfleet Drive, Strood,
Kent, ME2 2TY, 0634 715639
Non-Competitive Clubs Tony Holder, Blue Fir, Bellingdon, Chesham
Liaison Buckinghamshire, HP5 2XW, 0494 783437
RAC MSA Liaison Harold Carman, 86 Moughland Lane, Runcorn,
Cheshire, WA7 4SQ, 0928 564388
Shows & Displays June & Jack Green, Ovingdon, The Terrace,
Coordinator Shotley Bridge, Consett, Co. Durham,
DH8 0EZ, 0207 590871
CCMSA Coordinator Andrew Neaves, 8 Easthouse Drive, Hurley,
Nr Atherstone, Warwickshire,
CV9 2HB, 0827 874008
Scrutineering Committee (Chairman) David Marsh, 28 Springfield Close,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8QG, 0503
240590
Steve Kirby, 244 Staines Road, Twickenham
Middlesex, TW2 5AR, 081 894 3961
John Hewitson, 2 Offini Close, Sandwell Valley
West Bromwich, 021 553 1547
Norman Whiteley, 10 Thorncliffe, Kirkburton
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0UG
0484 603564
Dennis Wright, 14 Dale Close, Skegby,
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 3AF,
0623 515393
Mick Gillet, 65 The Straits, Lower Gornal,
Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3AL, 0902 884407
Gary D. Chick, 3 Wakefield Close, Strood,
Kent, ME2 2RL, 0634 727440
Harold Carman, 86 Moughland Lane, Runcorn
Cheshire, WA7 4SQ, 0928 564388
Mr M Dransfield, Land Rover Replacements, Coach
House Buildings, Cardwell Terrace, Savile Road,
Dewsbury WF12 9NP, 0924 274587
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Date: Fri, 03 Mar 1995 12:29:10 GMT
From: Decklin Hackett (Decklin@g1nhh.demon.co.uk)
Subject: ARC Regs
The following information is correct as of 1.3.95 and was supplied by ARC
Secretary Andrew Stavordale.
Correspondence via internet can not be supported on a regular basis any
correspondence regarding this information should be addressed to :
Andrew J Stavordale,
65 Longmead avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 5PJ
Telephone: +44 161 456 8224 Fax: +44 161 456 8224
ARC VEHICLE REGULATIONS
The general regulations (section A) apply to all vehicles entered in
trials and timed events. The standard class regulations (section B)
apply to vehicles which are entered in a class defined as 'Standard
...'. The special class regulations (section C) apply to vehicles wh=
ich
are entered in a class defined as 'Special ...'. General supplementa=
ry
regulations (section D) apply to all vehicles. Specific supplementar=
y
regulations (sections E to K) apply to vehicles entered in the event =
to
which the regulations relate.
The following regulations apply from 1st January 1995 and supersede a=
ll
previous versions. Where a regulation has been changed from 1994 the=
old
regulation is printed in italics after the 1995 version. Where a
regulation is newly introduced for 1995, it is printed in underlined =
text.
Section A - General Regulations
A.1 SOURCE
The vehicle shall originally be of Land Rover or Range Rover de=
sign
and must use chassis components of Land Rover or Range Rover de=
sign
maintaining a main chassis rail separation of Land Rover or Ran=
ge
Rover specification. Strengthening may be incorporated as
required. The grafting of two or more chassis types is permitt=
ed,
providing that in the scrutineers opinion sufficient strength i=
s
retained. Cross members and outriggers may be replaced by sect=
ions
of equal or greater strength than the original. The use of 'ra=
il',
space' or 'monocoque' chassis construction is prohibited until =
Land
Rover or Range Rover supply a production model on the UK market
incorporating one or more of these methods of construction, in
which case its use shall be restricted to those vehicles in a
standard class only. The vehicle shall originally be of Land Ro=
ver
manufacture.
A.2 VEHICLE CLASSES
A.2.1 Trials:-
Class 1 Standard 80"
Class 2 Standard 86", 88" Series I & Lightweight, petrol and diesel
Standard 86", 88" Series I & Lightweight, petrol and diesel 199=
7 to
2286cc.
Class 3 Standard 88" Series II, IIa and III. petrol & diesel.
Class 4 Standard Ninety (92.9") petrol, diesel, and diesel-turbo.
Class 5 Standard LWB, LWB V8; One Ten petrol, diesel and diesel turbo;
Range Rover and Discovery petrol, petrol injection
and diesel turbo; Forward controls various.
Class 6 Special 80" leaf sprung
Special 80"
Class 7 Special 86" & 88" Series I and lightweight, leaf sprung
Special 86" & 88" Series I and lightweight.
Class 8 Special 88" Series II, IIa & III, leaf sprung
Special 88" Series II, IIa & III
Class 9 Special coil sprung, 80" wheelbase
Class 10 Special coil sprung, minimum 86" wheelbase
Special coil sprung, 86", 88" and Ninety
Class 11 Special LWB, leaf sprung, any Rover engine
A.2.2 Competitive Safari:-
Class 1 Standard leaf sprung. Up to 2000cc 4 cylinder petrol and up to
2286cc diesel engine.
Class 2 Standard leaf sprung. 2001cc to 2495cc petrol or 2287cc to 2495=
cc
diesel & LWB 2625cc 6 cylinder petrol.
Class 3 Standard. Range Rover, Discovery, One Ten & LWB V8.
Class 4 Standard, turbo diesel. Ninety, Range Rover, Discovery, One Ten.
Class 5 Standard, petrol injection. Range Rover, Discovery.
Class 6 Special. Leaf sprung up to 3000cc.
Class 7 Special. Leaf sprung above 3000cc.
Class 8 Special. Coil sprung up to 3000cc, & Ninety.
Class 9 Special. Coil sprung above 3000cc, & Ninety.
A.2.3 The Defender range of vehicles are covered by their Ninety/90 a=
nd
OneTen/110 equivalents.
A.2.4 Standard production vehicles from Land Rover Ltd. built after
January 1st 1993 which do not have a competition
class of their own are to be allowed to compete in the class wh=
ich
nearest fits their specification.
A.3 SEATS
Seats must be firmly fixed and doors securely fastened.
A.4 EXHAUST SYSTEM
These may be altered but noise shall be kept to a reasonable le=
vel
and the system shall not pass through thedriver or passenger
compartment. Exposed parts must be suitably guarded.
A.5 RADIATORS & PLUMBING
A.5.1 All coolant hoses and pipework must be separated from the
passenger/driver compartment by means of lagging (if metal pipework) and=
a
solid metal cover (if rubber pipework) to protect all persons including
spectators.
A.5.2 All open pipework is to be protected irrespective of quality.
A.5.3 The radiator shall be shielded from the driver/passenger
compartment. Louvred vents are acceptable as radiator shielding.
A.5.4 The fan should be protected by a grille.
A.5.5 If a bonnet is lost on a Comp. Safari, a front-radiator vehicle
will not be allowed to continue until the radiator/engine compartment is
protected again.
A.6 STEERING & AXLES
A.6.1 Under no circumstances will steering gear parts that have been =
cut,
cut-out, bent, broken or welded be allowed.
A.6.2 Axles may have strengthening material welded to them.
A.6.3 Steering rods may not have additional material welded to them.
A.6.4 'Sleeved' tubes are permitted but may have to be removed at the
scrutineer's discretion to allow examination of the contained =
part.
A.7 WHEELS
A.7.1 Road wheels shall be of steel construction, have a rim diameter=
of
15" or 16" and not have an offset between the
outer flat of the nave plate to the outer flange of the rim of more than
100mm. All Land Rover, Range Rover and Discovery steel
wheels comply with this regulation.
A.7.2 No wheel or hub spacers are allowed.
A.7.3 "8-Spoke" or similar non-Rover wheels are allowed but may be
subject to particularly detailed scrutiny.
A.7.4 There shall be only four wheels fitted to the vehicle.
A.8 TYRES
A.8.1 Any size tyres may be used so long as they have a maximum infla=
ted
diameter of 33" and that the 100mm wheel offset
limit (rule A.7.1) is not exceeded. Forward Control Land Rovers (all typ=
es)
may have larger diameter tyres.
A.8.2 Tyres must not be of tractor or implement type or be fitted wit=
h
studs or chains. Tractor and implement tyres have
a "V"-shaped tread of separate blocks of rubber like the ones fitted to =
the
driving wheels of tractors and dumper trucks.
A.9 SUSPENSION
Spring shackle plates should be the same type as those fitted b=
y
the manufacturer and be a maximum of 6" between pin centres. If
greater than 5" between pin centres they shall incorporate a
centre strengthening device.
A.10 SHOCK ABSORBERS/DAMPERS
A.10.1 Shock-absorbers/dampers must be fitted. As many shock-
absorbers/dampers as wanted may be fitted. "Coil-over"
designs are acceptable and are classed as shock-absorbers/dampers.
A.10.2 Axle check straps and bump stops are not mandatory.
A.11 FUEL TANKS
A.11.1 All fuel tanks must be securely fixed in place, be of metal
construction, have a leakproof cap, a self sealing
vent and be isolated from the driver/passenger compartment by the best
possible method commensurate with the vehicle design.
Underseat lids should be screwed down with a gasket. The very minimum
protection for an early underseat filler is the cap
separately sealed.
A.11.2 Vehicles factory fitted with plastic fuel tanks are acceptable.
A.11.3 The fuel filler cap must be located in a safe place. If the fue=
l
tank is in the rear of the vehicle, a separate
metal cover must be fitted even if a truck cab is fitted. The basic them=
e is
to prevent fuel leaking onto the driver/navigator or
out of the vehicle if it is inverted.
A.12 SILHOUETTE
(Note:- The "body capping line" on a Land Rover is defined as a horizont=
al
line level with the top edge of the fixed rear load
area surround. The "window line" on a Range Rover and Discovery is level
with the bottom edge of the side windows.)
A.12.1 Below the body capping line:-
A.12.1.1 The silhouette of the bodywork below the body capping line on a
Land Rover or window line on a Range Rover must be
strictly complied with; the chassis, fuel tank etc. are not considered.
A.12.1.2 There shall be no alteration to the manufacturer's original
wheelbase of the vehicle.
A.12.1.3 Sills may be removed and wings cut away,
provided they present no sharp edges. Inner faces of the wings (those ei=
ther
side of the radiator panel on a Land Rover) should be present so as not =
to
alter the silhouette of the body.
A.12.1.4 The tailgate may be removed.
A.12.1.5 The use of Ninety/OneTen/Defender/LWB 109" V8 style bonnets,
grilles and front panels is allowed on 88" Series II, IIa and III vehicl=
es.
A.12.2 Above the body capping line:-
A.12.2.1 The body parts above the body
capping on a Land Rover and above the window line on a Range Rover and a
Discovery may be removed.
A.12.3 Bonnets must be retained in place.
A.12.4 If wide axles have been fitted to a narrow vehicle such that th=
e
wheels/tyres protrude from the bodywork, then wheel arch flares/
spats/extensions must be fitted to cover them. Such items are not deemed=
to
be part of the silhouette. This is permissible in order to make the vehi=
cle
road-legal or to prevent too much mud and stones being thrown about.
A.12.5 The shortening of a chassis is permitted providing the wheelbas=
e
matches the body being used. For example, if you shorten a LWB leaf spru=
ng
chassis to go under a Lightweight body, the wheelbase must be the same
measurement as in a Lightweight and body specifications and appearance m=
ust
be exactly as in a Lightweight. All welding, joints and strengthening pl=
ates
on the chassis must be of the highest standard.
A.13 BUMPERS & CROSS-MEMBERS
A.13.1 On Land Rovers, bumpers and rear cross-members must be straight=
,
have at least similar strength to the original
fitment, must not be bent to gain any advantage and shall be mounted in =
the
original position with the front and rear faces
presenting flat vertical planes.
A.13.2 Series I bumpers are 5'0" wide and lightweight bumpers must be =
more
than 4'11" wide, Series II and III bumpers are
5'3=F3" wide and Ninety/OneTen bumpers are 5'6" wide. Dimensions are min=
imum
size.
A.13.3 Rear cross-members are to be full width and not just between
chassis members.
A.13.4 Range Rover and Discovery bumpers must be of original size and
shape and have at least similar strength to those
originally fitted. They must not be bent to gain any advantage and both
bumpers shall be fitted in their original positions.
Bumper sizes and shapes may vary with the model concerned.
A.13.5 The front bumper on a Range Rover must not be less than 5'4" an=
d
the rear no less than 5'7".
A.13.6 On a Discovery, the front bumper must not be less than 5'8" an=
d
the rear no less than 5'10".
A.14 BATTERIES
Wet batteries must be fitted with anti-spillage caps. All types=
of
battery must be separated from thedriver/passenger compartment by means =
of a
bulkhead or cover, must be securely fixed and if moved from the normal p=
lace
of fitment must be adequately covered to contain any spillage in the eve=
nt
of a roll over. Covers do not have to be of metal; plastic and
wood are acceptable. If made of metal, check for proximity of terminals =
and
wiring.
A.15 CARBURETTOR SPRINGS
An additional spring shall be fitted directly to the throttle
butterfly spindle or lever on each carburettor to
close the throttle in the event of any throttle linkage failure. This rul=
e
applies, regardless of the number of springs originally
fitted by the manufacturer.
A.16 BRAKES
A.16.1 A handbrake, operable by the driver whilst wearing a seat-belt,
must be fitted.
A.16.2 Fiddle brakes (a means of operating individual wheel brakes
independently) are not allowed unless disabled to the
satisfaction of the scrutineers
A.16.3 Electronic Traction Control, ETC, (a form of automatic fiddle
brakes) is allowable only where factory fitted as
standard.
A.17 AXLE DIFFERENTIALS
Limited slip, torque-biased, locking or fixed axle differential=
s
are prohibited. Such a device fitted but disabled
is not permitted.
A.18 GEARBOXES
A.18.1 It is permitted to interchange Land Rover and Range Rover gearb=
oxes
and their component parts.
A.18.2 An operable reverse gear must be fitted.
A.18.3 An overdrive may be fitted.
A.19 RECOVERY POINTS
Adequate front and rear recovery attachments must be provided f=
or
recovery purposes in all events. Bumpers, tie-
down rings or Range Rover/Discovery "tow fittings" are not acceptable. I=
f a
tow-ball is fitted, welding alone is insufficient. A
pair of Land Rover Ltd's chassis-shackles (not spring shackles) are
recommended.
A.20 STARTER
An electrical starter in working order and operable from the
drivers seat is mandatory for all vehicles.
Section B - Standard Class Regulations
B.1 ENGINE DESCRIPTION:-
B.1.1 The engine shall be positioned at the location of the original
engine.
B.1.2 The original production standard cylinder head(s) and block sha=
ll
be used subject to paragraph B.1.3 below.
B.1.3 Alternative engines or engine parts which may be interchanged a=
re:-
Original Acceptable replacement
1.6 and 2 litre Rover 60.
2.25 litre Rover 80.
2.6 litre Any Rover P4 range.
R/Rover, Discovery and LWB V8 Any Rover Group or British Leyla=
nd
V8 aluminium
engine,regardless of capacity.
B.1.4 Non-standard carburation is allowed subject to the original num=
ber
of carburettors fitted not being exceeded and
original standard inlet manifolds are used.
B.1.5 Petrol injection and forced induction petrol engines are prohib=
ited
except where factory fitted.
B.1.6 The fitting of slide throttles and the inhibition of the firing=
of
one or more cylinders to gain advantage is
prohibited.
B.2 STEERING & AXLES
B.2.1 Series I, II, & III steering boxes and axles may be interchange=
d,
points of attachment being strengthened where
necessary. Interchanged steering gear parts must have a Land/Range Rover
part number or equivalent cross reference.
B.2.2 Power steering may be fitted to Ninety, One Ten, Range Rover an=
d
Discovery vehicles only.
B.3 SUSPENSION
B.3.1 Road springs shall be the same type as those fitted as standard=
for
the vehicle concerned. Leaf springs shall not
have less than 5 leaves. In addition, the second leaf should wrap around=
the
eye. If the springs have been rebuilt, the leaves
below the top two MUST be in proportional reducing steps to copy the
originals. "Tin foil" or "Spacer" designs are not acceptable.
101" wheelbase Forward Control Land Rovers must have at least two leaves=
on
each spring.
B.3.2 Coil assisted leaf springs (where the coil is separate from the
shock-absorber/damper) will mean that the
suspension system shall be deemed to be a coil-spring type and not a lea=
f-
spring type.
B.3.3 The narrow springs on 80" Land Rovers may be replaced with wide=
r
springs as a alternative.
B.4 BRAKES
B.4.1 The handbrake must operate on the transmission only.
B.4.2 Land Rover drum brakes may be interchanged with other Land Rove=
r
drum braking systems.
B.4.3 Land/Range Rover disc brakes may be interchanged with other
Land/Range Rover disc braking systems.
B.4.4 All Ninety/90 and One Ten/110 models, of whatever age, may use =
four
wheel disc brakes.
Section C - Special Class Regulations
C.1 STEERING
C.1.1 Power steering may be fitted.
C.1.2 Steering gear parts may be interchanged with those fitted to La=
nd
Rovers, Range Rovers, Discoveries or P5 model
Rover cars, points of attachment being strengthened where necessary.
C.2 ENGINES
C.2.1 Any Rover engines (and others with Rover part numbers) will be
eligible.
C.2.2 Non-standard carburation and manifolds are allowed.
C.2.3 Engine location and orientation is free. The forward facing pa=
rt
of any engine block (the main cast structure and
not ancillary equipment/bolted on parts) shall be forward of the midpoin=
t of
the wheelbase of the vehicle.
C.2.4 The following are prohibited:- Forced induction petrol engines;
petrol injection; slide throttles; the inhibition
of the firing of one or more cylinders to gain advantage.
C.3 TRANSMISSION
The transmission type and its location are free, provided the
vehicle is fitted with parts that have Rover part
numbers or equivalent cross references.
C.4 SUSPENSION & AXLES
C.4.1 Road springs and axle types are free (provided they have Rover =
part
numbers or equivalent cross references).
C.4.2 Independent suspension is not permitted.
C.5 BRAKES
Braking type is free. Bias braking (front to rear) is permitted=
but
the ability to alter the settings from the
driver/passenger compartment, or whilst the vehicle is being driven, is
prohibited.
C.6 CHASSIS
The chassis used shall be either modified from an original Land
Rover chassis or be of a Land Rover pattern.
Section D - General Supplementary Regulations
D.1 ENTRIES
It is recommended that the minimum entry figure for each class =
is
kept to a reasonable size, say 5, and if this is
not possible then consideration must be given to a reduction in the numb=
er
of awards in that class before deciding to amalgamate
classes. In the event that amalgamation is decided upon, then this shoul=
d be
carried out as defined in the relevant sections.
D.2 SMOKING
No smoking by vehicle occupants while competing.
D.3 MEMBERSHIP
Current membership card of an ARC member club and RAC competiti=
on
licence, when required, to be shown at signing on.
D.4 INTERCHANGE OF PASSENGERS
D.4.1 A passenger/navigator may accompany only one driver.
D.4.2 A driver may not act as a passenger/navigator for another drive=
r.
D.5 WHEELS AND TYRES
D.5.1 Spare wheels and tyres need not be carried by CCVT vehicles.
D.5.2 Babcross, Canonica or similar open block tyres may not be used.
D.6 TOWING POINTS
Towing points need not be painted in a contrasting colour.
D.7 GENERAL
D.7.1 Vehicles may be of a commercial type.
D.7.2 Only RTV trials vehicles need to be registered and taxed.
D.7.3 Only RTV trials vehicles must comply with all statutory regulat=
ions
as to construction and use and lighting.
Section E - Road Taxed Vehicle Trial Supplementary Regulations
E.1 BODYWORK
E.1.1 All vehicles must have one of the following:-
E.1.1.1 Windscreen raised, full set of hood sticks and tilt in place,
firmly secured to the bodywork.
E.1.1.2 The whole of the manufacturer's hardtop or truck cab with all
fastenings secured and all glass in position.
E.1.2 Hard tops, truck cabs, tilts and door tops must be in place. Th=
e
rear flap on a tilt may be open.
E.2 DOCUMENTATION
E.2.1 All entrants must produce a current Department of Transport Veh=
icle
Test Certificate (generally known as the MOT),
where required by law and Vehicle Excise Licence (Tax disc) or equivalen=
t
MoD documentation relating to the vehicle being entered.
E.2.2 Vehicles cannot be entered on trade plates.
E.3 TYRES
E.3.1 Vehicles must be entered on their normal road tyres, which must=
be
UK road legal for the vehicle on which they are
fitted.
Vehicles must be entered on their normal road tyres (i.e. those=
on
which they arrived at the event).
E.3.2 Range Rovers and Discoveries must use radial tyres.
E.3.3 Minimum tyre pressure to be 22 psi.
E.4 SEAT BELTS
Vehicles must have a minimum of lap strap seat belts fitted and
worn by both driver and passenger. This is to
apply even if the vehicle does not require a seat belt for use on the pu=
blic
road.
E.5 PASSENGERS
One passenger/navigator only, over the age of 14 years, allowed=
per
vehicle.
E.6 SHUNTS
Vehicles over 95" wheelbase are allowed one reverse (shunt) per
section which can be taken at the driver's
discretion after receiving marshal's consent but BEFORE coming to an
involuntary halt.
E.7 WHEELS
Vehicles may use aluminium wheels.
E.8 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
It is recommended that all competing vehicles carry a fire
extinguisher, minimum of 1.5kg BCF/Halon or BTM or
equivalent weight of FM100.
E.9 AMALGAMATIONS
The basis upon which amalgamations of classes is carried out wi=
ll
be at the discretion of the organising club (See
also D.1).
Amalgamations will be based upon a vehicle's size (See also D.1=
).
Section F - Cross Country Vehicle Trial Supp. Regulations
F.1 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION
All vehicles must be fitted with an ARC approved roll-bar or ro=
ll-
cage.
F.2 SEAT BELTS
Minimum of a lap-belt to be worn by all occupants whilst on a
section.
F.3 PASSENGERS
One passenger/navigator only, over the age of 14 years, allowed=
per
vehicle.
F.4 TYRE PRESSURES
Minimum tyre pressure is 12 psi.
F.5 SHUNTS
Vehicles over 95" wheelbase are allowed one reverse (shunt) per
section which can be taken at the driver's
discretion after receiving marshal's consent but BEFORE coming to an
involuntary halt.
F.6 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
All competing vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher, minimum =
of
1.5kg BCF/Halon or BTM or equivalent weight of FM100.
F.7 AMALGAMATIONS
The basis upon which amalgamations of classes is carried out wi=
ll
be at the discretion of the organising club (See also D.1).
Amalgamations will be based upon a vehicle's size (See also D.1=
).
Section G - Competitive Safari Supplementary Regulations
G.1 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION
All vehicles must be fitted with an ARC approved roll-cage.
G.2 SEAT BELTS
A minimum of a three-point fixing seat belt with two shoulder
straps and one abdominal strap to be worn by all occupants.
G.3 TYRE PRESSURES
Minimum tyre pressure to be 18 psi.
G.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Approved fire extinguisher(s) to be carried of 2.5kg minimum to=
tal
capacity containing either BCF/Halon or BTM in
a maximum of two extinguishers operable from the driver's seat.
G.5 CRASH HELMETS
All occupants shall wear, properly positioned and fastened, a c=
rash
helmet bearing a current approval mark issued
by the RACMSA
G.6 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION
G.6.1 A circuit breaker must be fitted in order to isolate all electr=
ical
circuits in the event of an accident.
G.6.2 It must be fully accessible from both inside and outside the
vehicle and be operable from the driver's seat.
G.6.3 On saloons, the triggering system shall be to the front of the
windscreen or behind the rear window and on open
cars be on the lower main hoop of the roll-over bar. The location to be
identified by a red spark on a white-edged blue triangle.
G.7 FACE PROTECTION
The windscreen shall be raised or, if lowered or removed, a pai=
r of
close fitting goggles or visor shall be worn.
G.8 PASSENGERS
One passenger/navigator only, over the age of 16 years, allowed=
per
vehicle.
G.9 AMALGAMATIONS
G.9.1 Minimum entry size for any class to be three.
G.9.2 Amalgamations will be based on the vehicle's suspension type an=
d
then the vehicle's engine size.
G.10 MUD FLAPS
G.10.1 Mud flaps must be fitted behind the rear wheels.
G.10.2 The mud flap must not be narrower than the width of the rear wh=
eel
or tyre, whichever is wider. The lower edge of
the mud flap must be no more than 6" from the ground.
G.10.3 The centre-line of the wheel must be in line with the centre-li=
ne
of the flap.
Section H - Timed Trial Supplementary Regulations
H.1 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION
All vehicles must be fitted with an ARC approved roll-cage.
H.2 SEAT BELTS
Minimum of a lap-belt to be worn by all occupants whilst on a
section.
H.3 PASSENGERS
One passenger/navigator only, over the age of 16 years, allowed=
per
vehicle.
H.4 TYRE PRESSURES
Minimum tyre pressure to be 12 psi.
H.5 SHUNTS
Vehicles over 95" wheelbase are allowed one reverse (shunt) per
section which can be taken at the driver's
discretion after receiving marshal's consent but BEFORE coming to an
involuntary halt.
H.6 CRASH HELMETS
All occupants shall wear, properly positioned and fastened, a c=
rash
helmet bearing a current approval mark issued
by the RACMSA
H.7 AMALGAMATIONS
The basis upon which amalgamations of classes is carried out wi=
ll
be at the discretion of the organising club (See
also D.1).
Amalgamations will be based upon a vehicle's size (See also D.1=
).
Section I - Point to Point / Team Recovery Supp. Regs.
I.1 ROLL-OVER PROTECTION
All vehicles must be fitted with an ARC approved roll-cage.
I.2 TYRE PRESSURES
Minimum tyre pressure to be 18 psi on Point to Point, 12 psi on
Team Recovery.
I.3 PASSENGERS
One passenger/navigator only, over the age of 16 years, allowed=
per
vehicle.
I.4 CRASH HELMETS
All occupants shall wear, properly positioned and fastened, a c=
rash
helmet bearing a current approval mark issued
by the RACMSA.
I.5 TOW ROPES
I.5.1 Quick release mechanisms for tow ropes will not be allowed.
I.5.2 Only fibre or nylon ropes may be used.
I.5.3 Vehicles must not be connected at the start or finish.
I.6 ELECTRICAL ISOLATION
I.6.1 A circuit breaker must be fitted in order to isolate all electr=
ical
circuits in the event of an accident.
I.6.2 It must be fully accessible from both inside and outside the
vehicle and be operable from the driver's seat.
I.6.3 On saloons, the triggering system shall be to the front of the
windscreen or behind the rear window and on open
cars be on the lower main hoop of the roll-over bar. The location to be
identified by a red spark on a white-edged blue triangle.
I.7 MESH SCREENS
A full width wire mesh, 2" maximum of 10 gauge weld mesh to be
securely fitted to protect the front and rear
windscreens and the driver/passenger compartment.
I.8 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Approved fire extinguisher(s) to be carried of 2.5kg minimum to=
tal
capacity containing either BCF/Halon or BTM in
a maximum of two extinguishers operable from the driver's seat.
I.9 SEAT BELTS
In Point to Points a minimum of a 3 point fixing safety belt wi=
th
two shoulder straps and one abdominal strap to
be worn by all occupants whilst the vehicle is in motion.
I.10 ENTRIES
Minimum entry for any class to be 3 teams.
Section J - Winch Recovery Supplementary Regulations
J.1 BRIEFING
J.1.1 Details of the course and the manner in which the recovery obje=
ct
is to be moved will be given at the start.
J.1.2 Each team will be allowed 2 attempts at the course.
J.2 TIME ALLOWED
J.2.1 Maximum time for completion and method of starting will be give=
n at
the start.
J.2.2 Competitors will be allowed to examine the course prior to the
start.
J.3 PREPARATION
J.3.1 All objects to be recovered shall have a good quality chain
attached by the Clerk of the Course.
J.3.2 If the object to be recovered is a a vehicle, then good quality
chain is to be securely attached to the front and
rear, all glass removed where possible. The steering wheel(s) may be loc=
ked
in any position and one or more wheels may be removed.
J.4 EQUIPMENT
J.4.1 All equipment, including cables, ropes, straps or webbing,
shackles, blocks, hooks, ground anchors, winches, etc.
and vehicles must be presented to the scrutineer prior to the event.
J.4.2 Only equipment passed by the Scrutineer may be used.
J.4.3 The organisers may supply certain equipment.
J.5 PERSONAL PROTECTION
It is strongly recommended that all members of the team wear
protective clothing, i.e. overalls, gloves, eye
protectors, and for competitors other than the winch operator, a crash
helmet to RACMSA specifications.
J.6 START & FINISH ARRANGEMENT
J.6.1 There will be a maximum of 2 vehicles and 3 members to each tea=
m.
J.6.2 All team members must be correctly seated in the vehicle and al=
l
equipment to be used must be in or on the vehicle
at the start and finish lines.
J.7 TEAM CAPTAIN
Each team will elect a captain who shall be responsible for kee=
ping
any scorecard(s) issued and represent the team
to the Clerk of the Course.
J.8 POSITIONING
J.8.1 Once winch vehicle and anchor vehicle have manoeuvred into posi=
tion
they must remain stationary whilst winching.
J.8.2 Natural anchorage points may be used but should be protected fr=
om
damage.
J.9 SAFETY
J.9.1 The Clerk of the Course will, at all times, observe the the eve=
nt
and may stop the team if he considers that the
mode of recovery is or is likely to prove dangerous to officials,
competitors, spectators or natural terrain.
J.9.2 He may award penalty points should any gate or previously speci=
fied
natural object be touched by either object or
team.
J.10 AWARDS
J.10.1 The team that completes the course in the shortest time with th=
e
least penalties will be classed as the winner.
J.10.2 An award will be made to each member of the winning and placed
teams.
Section K - Gymkhana Supplementary Regulations
K.1 GENERAL
K.1.1 All vehicles entered must be of Rover manufacture.
K.1.2 If a Land Rover, Range Rover or Discovery, it must comply with =
a
Trials class.
Notes
a) These rules supersede those in the 1994 ARC handbook.
b) The rules in the RACMSA Yearbook (the "Blue Book") also apply.
This document contains the ARC vehicle regulations as of Jan 1st 1995
If you need any further clarification, please contact any of the ARC
scrutineers as listed
below.
Steve Kirby 081 894 3961
Garry Chick 0634 727440
Dennis Wright 0623 515393
Norman Whiteley 0484 603564
John Hewitson 021 553 1547
Mick Gillet 0902 884407
Dave Marsh 0503 240590
Harold Carman 0928 564388
Martyn Dransfield 0924 274587
L. Allison / 1994