A.W.D.C. Standard Class Technical Regulations 2018

These Regulations apply to all vehicles taking part in any Events.

These regulations apply from 1^st October 2018 and supersede all previous versions.

Definition of a Standard Vehicle:

A standard vehicle is a factory made vehicle having factory made mechanical systems and bodywork,  but subject to the following qualifications:

Vehicle must comply with the Country’s Vehicle roadworthiness test.

Difflocks

No axle difflock may be installed.

BODYWORK:

The standard vehicles will be recognized from the bulkhead. The bulkhead must be of a standard vehicle and unmodified. The above will not apply to bodywork below the chassis (The intention is to allow the removal of vulnerable low level panels and allow for variations to suit a wide range of working vehicles).

Bumpers may be modified to reduce risk of damage but be of full width of the vehicle.

For relevant bodywork to comply to standard it must display the same silhouette as per manufacturer in any section; side view, end view and plan view.

Standard vehicles competing in events must conform to these Technical Regulations. Before taking part in any competition, or practice for any competition, all vehicles must be presented to the event Scrutineers for examination and approval.

All vehicles must be Road Taxed and with a Valid Insurance Cover

1 MUDGUARDS:

• To be coherent with the bulkhead, and must cover the top of the tyre in full when viewed from the side.
• No sharp edges around all the bodywork are permitted.

2 BULKHEAD / COCKPIT:

• Bulkheads should be complete with all holes sealed.
• A rigid floor pan, with some modification allowed for different engine & gearboxes must be well secured to the rest of the vehicle.
• Neat wiring loom in cockpit.
• All equipment to be secured well inside the vehicle.
• Any alterations done to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must be done with non-flammable material. Wood, fibreglass or magnesium is prohibited.
• Any alterations to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must not affect its overall original dimensions or width.
• NO SHARP EDGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE COCKPIT.

3 DIFFERENTIALS:

• Both front and rear differentials must be open diffs.
• No traction aid devices are allowed. (difflocks / limited slip diffs / etc).
• Welded differentials are not permitted.

4 BUMPERS:

4.1           Must be fitted.

4.2           May be raised by the chassis height.

• Must cover full width of the vehicle.

5 ROLL CAGES:

• May be installed, but must not form part of the bodywork.

5.2        May be internal or external.   Please refer to appendix A for roll cage rules and regulations

5.3        If roll cage is present it will be subject to scruteenering for structural integrity.

6 FUEL TANKS:

6.1        All fuel tanks must be securely fixed.

6.2        No fuel tanks are allowed inside the passenger compartment.

6.3        Fuel tanks may be in the original factory position or relocated to a suitable position underneath the vehicle.  Dimensions may be increased or decreased.

6.4        Good quality fuel lines must be safely connected and secured with hose clips. Tie wraps are not accepted!

6.5        If fitted with fuel fillers, other than in the standard factory location, must have collector/spill trays incorporated to enable spillage to drain outside the vehicle.

6.6        Tank fillers and caps must not protrude beyond the bodywork, nor be situated within the driver/passenger compartment.

6.7        Vehicles with underseat fillers must have the original underseat lids and these should be locked down with their appropriate locks.

6.8        The caps must have an efficient locking action and seal so as to reduce the risk of accidental opening or leaking, during an accident and to ensure positive closing after refuelling.

• Use normally available pump fuel.
• If relocated, Fuel tank must be covered with a separate metal cover

7 BATTERY:

• Must be separated from the driver/passenger compartment by means of a bulkhead or cover.
• Must be securely fixed.
• Must be adequately covered to contain any spillage.
• Covers do not have to be of metal. Plastic and/or wood are acceptable.
• Terminals must be covered from any metal contact.
• Must be in good condition.

8 LIGHTS & HORNS:

Vehicles should be equipped with suitable lighting.

• All lights, indicators, horns, side/tail lamps, number plate light, brake lights and reverse lights must work.
• No broken lenses or covers.
• Horns must be well audible.
• Extra spotlights may be fitted. It is recommended that these be made functional only when the beam is on.
• Manual switched extra spotlights must have cockpit indicators.
• The bright mode of headlamps must have dashboard/cockpit indicators.
• An automatic reverse light switch is recommended, but a manual switch may be fitted as long as it is accompanied by a cockpit pilot warning lamp indicator.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.

9 ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

• No flammable objects are permitted
• Good bonnet locks, with a positive lock action as to prevent opening of bonnet while vehicle is moving must be fitted.
• Neat wiring loom in engine compartment.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.
• Air intake must not be in passenger compartment.
• Air intake must be safely connected.
• No sharp edges are permitted.

10 ENGINE & GEARBOX:

• Engine make, capacity and model are unlimited.
• Gearbox make and model are unlimited as long as it is four wheel drive.
• Gearbox must function correctly.
• Gear ratios may be changed to suit alternative engine outputs.
• Automatic gearbox equipped vehicles must not start if not in the P or Park position.

Note: – It is obvious with a free choice of power unit, additional modifications are inevitable. I.e. uprating brakes and amendment to gear ratios. However, it must be noted if such modifications are exploited to give an unfair advantage, the Chief Scrutineer and/or Technical Officer will have the right to declare the vehicle non standard and moved to a particular class.

11 EXHAUST SYSTEM & STEERING GEOMETRY:

• Exhaust system may be altered.
• Exhaust system shall not pass through the driver or passenger compartment.
• Exposed exhaust parts must be suitably guarded with no leaks.
• Exposed exhaust parts must not protrude beyond bodywork.
• Good steering geometry with no wear (Ball joints, relay, etc.).
• Have a full circumference, full diameter steering wheel unless originally manufactured otherwise.
• Have steering movement controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.
• Vehicles may have steering boxes and axles interchanged to an improved specification (i.e. late items to early vehicles only), points of attachment being strengthened where necessary.
• Steering linkage rods may be sleeved or have extra material bolted or welded to them for additional strength
• High strength one-piece steering rods are allowed. Locking of these will be by the use of lock-nuts, not clamps
• Axle casings may have strengthening material welded to them
• Rear wheel or four wheel steering is prohibited unless originally manufactured on a production vehicle; however when this is a standard fitment, this may not be used during competitions.
• Hydro assisted power sterring is allowed as long as the original setup is retained. No full Hydraulic steering is allowed.

12 WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES & HAND BRAKE:

• Have not less than four road wheels and tyres (excluding the spare).
• Not be fitted with any multiple or laminated wheel spacer.
• Not be fitted with any wheel spacer of less than hub diameter.
• Not be fitted with duplicated wheels.
• Must carry one (or more) securely fastened spare wheel capable of replacing any one of the wheels in use on the vehicle, excluding during track events.
• Agricultural tires, competition tyres, aka stickies, studded tires, twin wheels or tire chains are prohibited.
• Any size tyres may be used so long as they have a maximum inflated diameter of 35″. . (
• Competition tyres, aka, Sticky compound tyres are not allowed.
• Brake pipe & connections must be in good condition and not foul any suspension or tyres.
• Brake pipes should be of an adequate length for modified suspensions.
• Parking brake must function well independently from the hydraulics.
• If hydraulic parking brake is fitted it must be a completely separate system.
• Independently operated rear brakes (fiddle brakes) are not permitted.
• Vehicles fitted with automatic gearboxes must have an independent parking braking system.

13  RECOVERY POINTS:

• Front and rear recovery attachments must be provided for recovery purposes.
• All towing points must be attached to a sound part of the chassis and/or bumper. Rusty or cracked rear cross members will result in an immediate failure.
• Bolts for mounting the tow points must be marked with the tensile strength. Unmarked bolts will result in an instant failure.
• Welded tow points are prohibited. Welded and bolted tow points will be allowed, but will be subject to the scrutineers’ inspection for approval
• Towing points need not be painted in a contrasting colour.
• All vehicles must carry a suitable towrope with no metal eyes.
• Hooks used as recovery points must be facing upwards or must have a means of positive locking for the rope.
• Tow points should be mounted in line with chassis rails (preferably right hand side) or if centrally mounted attach directly to a cross member.
• Ensure there is a minimum metal cross sectional area of 300mm at any section between hook and chassis, including fixings. I.e. 2 off M14 single shear or 4 off M10 double shear. Minimum tensile strength 8.8.  it is recommended that 10.9 tensile strength be used.
• Mount tow balls horizontally where possible (with sharp edges of rope contact area rounded to 5mm radius.
• Use 75mm x 50mm x 6mm backing plates for load spreading. (I.e. total edge length of load spreader x wall thickness of panel should be 300mm If in any doubt, seek advice from the Technical Officer or Chief Scrutineer.
• Towropes must be looped at each end.
• Towropes dimensions must be of a minimum cross sectional thickness of 24 mm and of a length not less then 4 meters. Specs 4meter x 24mm
• Nylon rope, which has a rating of 12 tons. Anything above these specs is accepted.
• D-shackles or bow shackles for joining ropes are not to be used and are not permitted for recovery.
• Use of flat webbing straps, chain, polypropylene, wire ropes, hemp rope etc. for snatch recovery is not accepted as a recovery towrope.

14 FIRE EXTINGUISHER & FACE PROTECTION:

• All competing vehicles MUST carry a fire extinguisher.
• All vehicles will carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2 kg with a valid date, and be of spray foam or dry powder variety.
• The windscreen must be present and be raised throughout the entire competitions.
• Must have the windscreen frame from a standard vehicle, and coherent to the bulkhead, the glass must be standard triplex item or have laminated glass only, of a minimum thickness of 4 mm.
• Be equipped with a rear view and/or driver mirrors.

15 TOPS:

15.1      All types of roof may be removed.

15.2      All soft-top vehicles cover and pipes may be removed.

It is recommended that soft top vehicles have the main hoop (i.e. the one behind driver/navigator) strong enough to withstand a roll over and offer some protection to occupants.

Please do remember that our sport is dangerous and very easy for a vehicle to topple over, so, while an original hard top or truck cab are the minimum required, it is suggested that a rear hoop is fitted to protect occupants!

• No sharp edges are allowed.

16 DOORS:

• Door tops may be removed, as from above the waistline.
• Tailgate may be removed.
• All doors, bonnet and tailgate must be secured as not to fall from the hinges while competing.
• A good shut must be achieved by either a positive locking action or proper door setting and lock tensioning.
• No sharp edges are allowed.
• All doors, tailgate and bonnet must be coherent with the bulkhead.

17 SUSPENSION:

17.1:           Suspension movement must be controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.

• Suspension modifications are allowed
• In the case of leaf sprung vehicles, leaf over axle is allowed.

18 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS:

• Any type of automotive seat is allowed. Seats must have adequate padding with no protruding metal framework or springs showing and be in general good condition.
• Must be securely fixed to the seat box and/or floor and any seat base fit snugly into its appropriate position.
• All seat safety belts must be made out of approved materials and anchored securely into the vehicle. Seat belts, in the following specified configurations, must be worn and be correctly adjusted at all times during events.

1. A) Three point. One diagonal shoulder strap and one lap strap, with three anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle on either side and to the rear of the driver’s seat.
2. B) Four point. Two shoulder straps and one lap strap, with three or four anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver and two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps)
3. C) Six point. Two shoulder straps, one lap strap and two straps between the legs, with six anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver, two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps) and two between the legs. Minimum seat belt width to be 2”

Notes: It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts. Only complete sets as supplied by manufacturers should be used. Only one release mechanism is permitted on each seat belt configuration and this must be available for the wearer to operate whilst seated in the competing position.

• Seatbelts must be in good condition with no cuts and fraying of the belt strap.
• All belt locking mechanisms must work correctly and not be jammed or fail to lock.
• Automatic reel seatbelts must lock when the appropriate force is applied.
• Mounting points must be either in the original mounting points or affixed securely to a major structural component in the vehicles bodywork. Seatbelt mechanisms or mounting points will fail if mounted directly to any aluminium bodywork.
• All fasteners must be of an approved tensile strength (unmarked bolts will not be allowed).
• Seatbelts must be worn during all club activities; failure to comply may cause exclusion from the event involved.

Any query regarding eligibility, safety, specification of vehicles or any modification that is not listed above, should be referred to the Technical Committee for approval.

The committee reserves the right to do any amendments, as deemed necessary, to these regulations, therefore please check before any reference is made to these regulations!

The start marshal can refuse to let a vehicle compete if it does not comply with these regulations.

The AWDC Committee 2018/9 approved these regulations.

ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2018

Definition of a Advanced Vehicle:

An Advanced vehicle is a factory made vehicle having factory made mechanical systems and bodywork, but subject to the following qualifications:

Vehicle must comply with the Country’s Vehicle roadworthiness test.

Difflocks

One axle difflock may be installed.

Roll cage

A minimum of Main Loop is required.

BODYWORK:

The advanced vehicles will be recognized from the bulkhead. The bulkhead must be of a standard vehicle and unmodified. The above will not apply to bodywork below the chassis (The intention is to allow the removal of vulnerable low level panels and allow for variations to suit a wide range of working vehicles).

Bumpers may be modified to reduce risk of damage but be of full width of the vehicle.

For relevant bodywork to comply to advanced it must display the same silhouette as per manufacturer in any section; side view, end view and plan view.

Advanced vehicles competing in events must conform to these Technical Regulations. Before taking part in any competition, or practice for any competition, all vehicles must be presented to the event Scrutineers for examination and approval.

All vehicles must be Road Taxed and with a Valid Insurance Cover

1 MUDGUARDS:

• To be coherent with the bulkhead, and must cover the top of the tyre in full when viewed from the side.
• No sharp edges around all the bodywork are permitted.

2 BULKHEAD / COCKPIT:

• Bulkheads should be complete with all holes sealed.
• A rigid floor pan, with some modification allowed for different engine & gearboxes must be well secured to the rest of the vehicle.
• Neat wiring loom in cockpit.
• All equipment to be secured well inside the vehicle.
• Any alterations done to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must be done with non-flammable material. Wood, fibreglass or magnesium is prohibited.
• Any alterations to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must not affect its overall original dimensions or width.
• NO SHARP EDGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE COCKPIT.

3 DIFFERENTIALS:

3.1        One traction aid devices is allowed. (difflocks / limited slip diffs / etc).

4 BUMPERS:

4.1        Must be fitted.

4.2        May be raised by the chassis height.

4.3        Must cover full width of the vehicle.

5 ROLL CAGES:

5.1        Must have a minimum of a Main Loop Installed,

• May be internal or external.
• Please refer to appendix A for roll cage rules and regulations
• If roll cage is present it will be subject to scruteenering for structural integrity.

6 FUEL TANKS:

• All fuel tanks must be securely fixed.
• No fuel tanks are allowed inside the passenger compartment.
• Fuel tanks may be in the original factory position or relocated to a suitable position underneath the vehicle. Dimensions may be increased or decreased. 
• If Relocated, Fuel Tanks must be covered with a separate metal cover.
• Good quality fuel lines must be safely connected and secured with hose clips. Tie wraps are not accepted!
• If fitted with fuel fillers, other than in the standard factory location, must have collector/spill trays incorporated to enable spillage to drain outside the vehicle.
• Tank fillers and caps must not protrude beyond the bodywork, nor be situated within the driver/passenger compartment.
• Vehicles with underseat fillers must have the original underseat lids and these should be locked down with their appropriate locks.
• The caps must have an efficient locking action and seal so as to reduce the risk of accidental opening or leaking, during an accident and to ensure positive closing after refuelling.
• Use normally available pump fuel.

7  BATTERY:

• Must be separated from the driver/passenger compartment by means of a bulkhead or cover.
• Must be securely fixed.
• Must be adequately covered to contain any spillage.
• Covers do not have to be of metal. Plastic and/or wood are acceptable.
• Terminals must be covered from any metal contact.
• Must be in good condition.

8 LIGHTS & HORNS:

• Vehicles should be equipped with suitable lighting.
• All lights, indicators, horns, side/tail lamps, number plate light, brake lights and reverse lights must work.
• No broken lenses or covers.
• Horns must be well audible.
• Extra spotlights may be fitted. It is recommended that these be made functional only when the beam is on.
• Manual switched extra spotlights must have cockpit indicators.
• The bright mode of headlamps must have dashboard/cockpit indicators.
• An automatic reverse light switch is recommended, but a manual switch may be fitted as long as it is accompanied by a cockpit pilot warning lamp indicator.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.

9 ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

• No flammable objects are permitted
• Good bonnet locks, with a positive lock action as to prevent opening of bonnet while vehicle is moving must be fitted.
• Neat wiring loom in engine compartment.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.
• Air intake must not be in passenger compartment.
• Air intake must be safely connected.
• No sharp edges are permitted.

10 ENGINE & GEARBOX:

• Engine make, capacity and model are unlimited.
• Gearbox make and model are unlimited as long as it is four wheel drive.
• Gearbox must function correctly.
• Gear ratios may be changed to suit alternative engine outputs.
• Automatic gearbox equipped vehicles must not start if not in the P or Park position.

Note: – It is obvious with a free choice of power unit, additional modifications are inevitable. I.e. uprating brakes and amendment to gear ratios. However, it must be noted if such modifications are exploited to give an unfair advantage, the Chief Scrutineer and/or Technical Officer will have the right to declare the vehicle non standard and moved to a particular class.

11 EXHAUST SYSTEM & STEERING GEOMETRY:

• Exhaust system may be altered.
• Exhaust system shall not pass through the driver or passenger compartment.
• Exposed exhaust parts must be suitably guarded with no leaks.
• Exposed exhaust parts must not protrude beyond bodywork.
• Good steering geometry with no wear (Ball joints, relay, etc.).
• Have a full circumference, full diameter steering wheel unless originally manufactured otherwise.
• Have steering movement controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.
• Vehicles may have steering boxes and axles interchanged to an improved specification (i.e. late items to early vehicles only), points of attachment being strengthened where necessary.   
• Steering linkage rods may be sleeved or have extra material bolted or welded to them for additional strength
• High strength one-piece steering rods are allowed. Locking of these will be by the use of lock-nuts, not clamps
• Axle casings may have strengthening material welded to them
• Rear wheel or four wheel steering is prohibited unless originally manufactured on a production vehicle; however when this is a standard fitment, this may not be used during competitions.
• Hydro assisted power steering is allowed as long as the original setup is retained. No full Hydraulic steering is allowed.

12 WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES & HAND BRAKE:

• Have not less than four road wheels and tyres (excluding the spare).
• Not be fitted with any multiple or laminated wheel spacer.
• Not be fitted with any wheel spacer of less than hub diameter.
• Not be fitted with duplicated wheels.
• Must carry one (or more) securely fastened spare wheel capable of replacing any one of the wheels in use on the vehicle, excluding during track events.
• Agricultural tires, competition tyres, aka stickies, studded tires, twin wheels or tire chains are prohibited.
• Any size tyres may be used so long as they have a maximum inflated diameter of 35″. 
• Brake pipe & connections must be in good condition and not foul any suspension or tyres.
• Brake pipes should be of an adequate length for modified suspensions.
• Parking brake must function well independently from the hydraulics.
• If hydraulic parking brake is fitted it must be a completely separate system.
• Independently operated rear brakes (fiddle brakes) are not permitted.
• Vehicles fitted with automatic gearboxes must have an independent parking braking system.

13 RECOVERY POINTS:

• Front and rear recovery attachments must be provided for recovery purposes.
• All towing points must be attached to a sound part of the chassis and/or bumper. Rusty or cracked rear cross members will result in an immediate failure.
• Bolts for mounting the tow points must be marked with the tensile strength. Unmarked bolts will result in an instant failure.
• Welded tow points are prohibited. Welded and bolted tow points will be allowed, but will be subject to the scrutineers’ inspection for approval
• Towing points need not be painted in a contrasting colour.
• All vehicles must carry a suitable towrope with no metal eyes.
• Hooks used as recovery points must be facing upwards or must have a means of positive locking for the rope.
• Tow points should be mounted in line with chassis rails (preferably right hand side) or if centrally mounted attach directly to a cross member.
• Ensure there is a minimum metal cross sectional area of 300mm at any section between hook and chassis, including fixings. I.e. 2 off M14 single shear or 4 off M10 double shear. Minimum tensile strength 8.8.  it is recommended that 10.9 tensile strength be used.
• Mount tow balls horizontally where possible (with sharp edges of rope contact area rounded to 5mm radius.
• Use 75mm x 50mm x 6mm backing plates for load spreading. (I.e. total edge length of load spreader x wall thickness of panel should be 300mm If in any doubt, seek advice from the Technical Officer or Chief Scrutineer.
• Towropes must be looped at each end.
• Towropes dimensions must be of a minimum cross sectional thickness of 24 mm and of a length not less then 4 meters. Specs 4meter x 24mm
• Nylon rope, which has a rating of 12 tons. Anything above these specs is accepted.
• D-shackles or bow shackles for joining ropes are not to be used and are not permitted for recovery.
• Use of flat webbing straps, chain, polypropylene, wire ropes, hemp rope etc. for snatch recovery is not accepted as a recovery towrope.

14 FIRE EXTINGUISHER & FACE PROTECTION:

• All competing vehicles MUST carry a fire extinguisher.
• All vehicles will carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2 kg with a valid date, and be of spray foam or dry powder variety.
• The windscreen must be present and be raised throughout the entire competitions.
• Must have the windscreen frame from a standard vehicle, and coherent to the bulkhead, the glass must be standard triplex item or have laminated glass only, of a minimum thickness of 4 mm.
• Be equipped with a rear view and/or driver mirrors.

15 TOPS:

• All types of roof may be removed.

All soft-top vehicles cover and pipes may be removed.

• No sharp edges are allowed.
• A Main Loop is compulsory

16 DOORS:

• Door tops may be removed, as from above the waistline.
• Tailgate may be removed.
• All doors, bonnet and tailgate must be secured as not to fall from the hinges while competing.
• A good shut must be achieved by either a positive locking action or proper door setting and lock tensioning.
• No sharp edges are allowed.
• All doors, tailgate and bonnet must be coherent with the bulkhead.

17 SUSPENSION:

• Suspension movement must be controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.
• Suspension modifications are allowed

18 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS:

• Any type of automotive seat is allowed. Seats must have adequate padding with no protruding metal framework or springs showing and be in general good condition.
• Must be securely fixed to the seat box and/or floor and any seat base fit snugly into its appropriate position.
• All seat safety belts must be made out of approved materials and anchored securely into the vehicle. Seat belts, in the following specified configurations, must be worn and be correctly adjusted at all times during events.

1. A) Three point. One diagonal shoulder strap and one lap strap, with three anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle on either side and to the rear of the driver’s seat.
2. B) Four point. Two shoulder straps and one lap strap, with three or four anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver and two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps).
3. C) Six point. Two shoulder straps, one lap strap and two straps between the legs, with six anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver, two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps) and two between the legs. Minimum seat belt width to be 2”

Notes: It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts. Only complete sets as supplied by manufacturers should be used. Only one release mechanism is permitted on each seat belt configuration and this must be available for the wearer to operate whilst seated in the competing position.

• Seatbelts must be in good condition with no cuts and fraying of the belt strap.
• All belt locking mechanisms must work correctly and not be jammed or fail to lock.
• Automatic reel seatbelts must lock when the appropriate force is applied.
• Mounting points must be either in the original mounting points or affixed securely to a major structural component in the vehicles bodywork. Seatbelt mechanisms or mounting points will fail if mounted directly to any aluminium bodywork.
• All fasteners must be of an approved tensile strength (unmarked bolts will not be allowed).
• Seatbelts must be worn during all club activities; failure to comply may cause exclusion from the event involved.

Any query regarding eligibility, safety, specification of vehicles or any modification that is not listed above, should be referred to the Technical Committee for approval.

The committee reserves the right to do any amendments, as deemed necessary, to these regulations, therefore please check before any reference is made to these regulations!

The start marshal can refuse to let a vehicle compete if it does not comply with these regulations.

The AWDC Committee 2018/9 approves these regulations.

EXTREME VEHICLE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2018

Definition of an Extreme Vehicle:

An Extreme vehicle is a factory made vehicle having factory made and modified mechanical systems and bodywork, but subject to the following qualifications:

Vehicle must comply with the Country’s Vehicle roadworthiness test.

Main characteristics of an extreme Vehicle

• May have two axle difflock installed
• Must have full roll-cage in place,
• Max tyre size not exceeding 35 inch and sticky compounds excluded.
• Must not have full hydraulic steering.
• No Coil over suspension. 
• Fiddle breaks allowed

BODYWORK:

Extreme Class vehicles must have fully functional doors, windscreen, wipers, lights, tyres covered by wheel arches,

Extreme vehicles competing in events must conform to these Technical Regulations. Before taking part in any competition, or practice for any competition, all vehicles must be presented to the event Scrutineers for examination and approval.

 1 MUDGUARDS:

• Must cover the top of the tyre in full when viewed from the side.
• Tubular wings are allowed.
• No sharp edges around all the bodywork are permitted.

2 BULKHEAD / COCKPIT:

• Bulkheads must have all holes sealed.
• A rigid floor pan, with some modification allowed for different engine & gearboxes must be well secured to the rest of the vehicle.
• Neat wiring loom in cockpit.
• All equipment to be secured well inside the vehicle.
• Any alterations done to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must be done with non-flammable material. Wood, fibreglass or magnesium is prohibited.
• NO SHARP EDGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE COCKPIT.

3 ROLL CAGES:

• Full Roll Cage MUST be Installed,
  • May be internal or external.
  • Please refer to appendix A for roll cage rules and regulations
  • If roll cage is present it will be subject to scruteenering for structural integrity.

4 FUEL TANKS:

• All fuel tanks must be securely fixed.
• No fuel tanks are allowed inside the passenger compartment, unless covered with a separate metal covering.
• Good quality fuel lines must be safely connected and secured with hose clips. Tie wraps are not accepted!
• If fitted with fuel fillers, other than in the standard factory location, must have collector/spill trays incorporated to enable spillage to drain outside the vehicle.
• Tank fillers and caps must not protrude beyond the bodywork, nor be situated within the driver/passenger compartment.
• Vehicles with under seat fillers must have the original under seat lids and these should be locked down with their appropriate locks.
• The caps must have an efficient locking action and seal so as to reduce the risk of accidental opening or leaking, during an accident and to ensure positive closing after refuelling.
• Use normally available pump fuel.

5 BATTERY:

• Must be separated from the driver/passenger compartment by means of a bulkhead or cover.
• Must be securely fixed.
• Must be adequately covered to contain any spillage.
• Covers do not have to be of metal. Plastic and/or wood are acceptable.
• Terminals must be covered from any metal contact.
• Must be in good condition.

6 LIGHTS & HORNS:

• Vehicles should be equipped with suitable lighting.
• All lights, indicators, horns, side/tail lamps, number plate light, brake lights and reverse lights must work.
• No broken lenses or covers.
• Horns must be well audible.
• Extra spotlights may be fitted. It is recommended that these be made functional only when the beam is on.
• Manual switched extra spotlights must have cockpit indicators.
• The bright mode of headlamps must have dashboard/cockpit indicators.
• An automatic reverse light switch is recommended, but a manual switch may be fitted as long as it is accompanied by a cockpit pilot warning lamp indicator.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.

7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT:

• No flammable objects are permitted
• Good bonnet locks, with a positive lock action as to prevent opening of bonnet while vehicle is moving must be fitted.
• Neat wiring loom in engine compartment.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.
• Air intake must not be in passenger compartment.
• Air intake must be safely connected.
• No sharp edges are permitted.

8 ENGINE & GEARBOX:

• Engine make, capacity and model are unlimited.
• Gearbox make and model are unlimited as long as it is four wheel drive.
• Gearbox must function correctly.
• Gear ratios may be changed to suit alternative engine outputs.
• Automatic gearbox equipped vehicles must not start if not in the P or Park position.

9 EXHAUST SYSTEM & STEERING GEOMETRY:

9.1 Exhaust system may be altered.

9.2Exhaust system shall not pass through the driver or passenger compartment.

9.3Exposed exhaust parts must be suitably guarded with no leaks.

9.4Exposed exhaust parts must not protrude beyond bodywork.

9.5Good steering geometry with no wear (Ball joints, relay, etc.).

9.6Have a full circumference, full diameter steering wheel unless originally manufactured otherwise.

9.7Have steering movement controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.

9.8Vehicles may have steering boxes and axles interchanged to an improved specification (i.e. late items to early vehicles only), points of attachment being strengthened where necessary.   

9.9Steering linkage rods may be sleeved or have extra material bolted or welded to them for additional strength

9.10High strength one-piece steering rods are allowed. Locking of these will be by the use of lock-nuts, not clamps

9.11Axle casings may have strengthening material welded to them

9.12Rear wheel or four wheel steering is prohibited unless originally manufactured on a production vehicle; however when this is a standard fitment, this may not be used during competitions.

9.13Hydro assisted power steering is allowed as long as the original setup is retained.  No full Hydraulic steering is allowed.

10 WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES & HAND BRAKE:

• Have not less than four road wheels and tyres (excluding the spare).
• Not be fitted with any multiple or laminated wheel spacer.
• Not be fitted with any wheel spacer of less than hub diameter.
• Not be fitted with duplicated wheels.
• Must carry one (or more) securely fastened spare wheel capable of replacing any one of the wheels in use on the vehicle, excluding during track events.
• Agricultural tires, competition tyres, aka stickies, studded tires, twin wheels or tire chains are prohibited.
• Any size tyres may be used so long as they have a maximum inflated diameter of 35″. .
• Brake pipe & connections must be in good condition and not foul any suspension or tyres.
• Brake pipes should be of an adequate length for modified suspensions.
• Parking brake must function well independently from the hydraulics.
• If hydraulic parking brake is fitted it must be a completely separate system.
• Independently operated rear brakes (fiddle brakes) are allowed.
• Vehicles fitted with automatic gearboxes must have an independent parking braking system.

11 RECOVERY POINTS:

• Front and rear recovery attachments must be provided for recovery purposes.
• All towing points must be attached to a sound part of the chassis and/or bumper. Rusty or cracked rear cross members will result in an immediate failure.
• Bolts for mounting the tow points must be marked with the tensile strength. Unmarked bolts will result in an instant failure.
• Welded tow points are prohibited. Welded and bolted tow points will be allowed, but will be subject to the scrutineers’ inspection for approval
• Towing points need not be painted in a contrasting colour.
• All vehicles must carry a suitable towrope with no metal eyes.
• Hooks used as recovery points must be facing upwards or must have a means of positive locking for the rope.
• Tow points should be mounted in line with chassis rails (preferably right hand side) or if centrally mounted attach directly to a cross member.
• Ensure there is a minimum metal cross sectional area of 300mm at any section between hook and chassis, including fixings. I.e. 2 off M14 single shear or 4 off M10 double shear. Minimum tensile strength 8.8.  it is recommended that 10.9 tensile strength be used.
• Mount tow balls horizontally where possible (with sharp edges of rope contact area rounded to 5mm radius.
• Use 75mm x 50mm x 6mm backing plates for load spreading. (I.e. total edge length of load spreader x wall thickness of panel should be 300mm If in any doubt, seek advice from the Technical Officer or Chief Scrutineer.
• Towropes must be looped at each end.
• Towropes dimensions must be of a minimum cross sectional thickness of 24 mm and of a length not less then 4 meters. Specs 4meter x 24mm
• Nylon rope, which has a rating of 12 tons. Anything above these specs is accepted.
• D-shackles or bow shackles for joining ropes are not to be used and are not permitted for recovery.
• Use of flat webbing straps, chain, polypropylene, wire ropes, hemp rope etc. for snatch recovery is not accepted as a recovery towrope.

12 FIRE EXTINGUISHER & FACE PROTECTION:

• All competing vehicles MUST carry a fire extinguisher.
• All vehicles will carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2 kg with a valid date, and be of spray foam or dry powder variety.
• The windscreen must be present and be raised throughout the entire competitions.
• The windsreen glass must be standard triplex item or have laminated glass only, of a minimum thickness of 4 mm.
• Be equipped with a rear view and/or driver mirrors.

13 Bodywork

• No sharp edges are allowed.

14 DOORS:

• Door tops may be removed, as from above the waistline.
• Tailgate may be removed.
• All doors, bonnet and tailgate must be secured as not to fall from the hinges while competing.
• A good shut must be achieved by either a positive locking action or proper door setting and lock tensioning.
• No sharp edges are allowed.

15 SUSPENSION:

15.1 Suspension movement must be controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.

• Suspension modifications are allowed.
• No Coil Over suspension systems are allowed.
• No Portal axles are allowed.

16 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS:

• Any type of automotive seat is allowed. Seats must have adequate padding with no protruding metal framework or springs showing and be in general good condition.
• Must be securely fixed to the seat box and/or floor and any seat base fit snugly into its appropriate position.
• All seat safety belts must be made out of approved materials and anchored securely into the vehicle. Seat belts, in the following specified configurations, must be worn and be correctly adjusted at all times during events.

1. A) Three point. One diagonal shoulder strap and one lap strap, with three anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle on either side and to the rear of the driver’s seat.
2. B) Four point. Two shoulder straps and one lap strap, with three or four anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver and two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps).
3. C) Six point. Two shoulder straps, one lap strap and two straps between the legs, with six anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver, two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps) and two between the legs. Minimum seat belt width to be 2”

Notes: It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts. Only complete sets as supplied by manufacturers should be used. Only one release mechanism is permitted on each seat belt configuration and this must be available for the wearer to operate whilst seated in the competing position.

• Seatbelts must be in good condition with no cuts and fraying of the belt strap.
• All belt locking mechanisms must work correctly and not be jammed or fail to lock.
• Automatic reel seatbelts must lock when the appropriate force is applied.
• Mounting points must be either in the original mounting points or affixed securely to a major structural component in the vehicles bodywork. Seatbelt mechanisms or mounting points will fail if mounted directly to any aluminium bodywork.
• All fasteners must be of an approved tensile strength (unmarked bolts will not be allowed).
• Seatbelts must be worn during all club activities; failure to comply may cause exclusion from the event involved.

Any query regarding eligibility, safety, specification of vehicles or any modification that is not listed above, should be referred to the Technical Committee for approval.

The committee reserves the right to do any amendments, as deemed necessary, to these regulations, therefore please check before any reference is made to these regulations!

The start marshal can refuse to let a vehicle compete if it does not comply with these regulations.

The AWDC Committee 2018/9 approves these regulations.

MODIFIED and PRO-MODIFIED

VEHICLE TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2018

Definition of a Modified Vehicle and Pro-Modified Vehicle:

A Modified vehicle is any vehicle factory built or hand build, having modified mechanical systems, suspension geometry and bodywork, but subject to the following qualifications:

Main characteristics of a Modified Vehicle

• May have two axle difflock installed
• Must have full roll-cage in place,
• 40’ INCH MAXIMUM tire size and compound;
• Full hydraulic steering allowed.
• Coil over suspension allowed. 
• Rear Wheel Steering not allowed.
• Single Seaters are not allowed

Main characteristics of a Pro-Modified Vehicle

All the rules below applying to Modified vehicles apply, with the exception that:

A:  Portal axles allowed

B:  Tire size and compound unlimited

C:  Rear wheel steering is allowed, however only when three (3) or more vehicles are taking part in a competition, and when such cars are competing, a special class would be made for these competing vehicles, as otherwise Rear Wheel Steering is not allowed.

D:  Single Seaters are allowed

C:  Body Dimensions – Optional

1 BODYWORK and Doors

• The body must minimum consist of a bonnet (hood), front wings, body sides, rear wings. Body material is optional.  The front of the car must retain a mask or face with appearance of lights. 
• The body has to be minimum from the middle of front axle to the middle of the rear axle, and from the inside wheels of the right side to the inside wheels of the left side. It is not allowed to make attachments to the body just to make it wider or longer.  Single seaters are not allowed and two seats side by sie should fit inside the body.  The body has to be minimum the allowed size form the bottom of the body to at least the beltline. 
• No sharp edges around all the bodywork are permitted.
• During Speed Type events, a protective net must be installed.

2 BULKHEAD / COCKPIT:

• Bulkheads must have all holes sealed.
• A rigid floor pan, with some modification allowed for different engine & gearboxes must be well secured to the rest of the vehicle.
• Neat wiring loom in cockpit.
• All equipment to be secured well inside the vehicle.
• Any alterations done to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must be done with non-flammable material. Wood, fibreglass or magnesium is prohibited.
• Any alterations to the bulkhead, as for engine/gearbox accommodation, must not affect its overall original dimensions or width.
• NO SHARP EDGES ARE PERMITTED IN THE COCKPIT.

3 ROLL CAGES:

3.1        Full Roll Cage MUST be Installed,

3.2          For participating in speed type events, as specified by the organiser, the

struts must be in place – vide Appendix A

3.3          May be internal or external, and or form part of the structure;  

3,4          Please refer to appendix A for roll cage rules and regulations

3,5        Roll cage is subject to scruteenering for structural integrity.

4 FUEL TANKS:

• All fuel tanks must be securely fixed.
  • No fuel tanks are allowed inside the passenger compartment, unless covered with a separate metal covering.
  • Good quality fuel lines must be safely connected and secured with hose clips. Tie wraps are not accepted!
  • If fitted with fuel fillers, other than in the standard factory location, must have collector/spill trays incorporated to enable spillage to drain outside the vehicle.
  • Tank fillers and caps must not protrude beyond the bodywork, nor be situated within the driver/passenger compartment.
  • Vehicles with under seat fillers must have the original under seat lids and these should be locked down with their appropriate locks.
  • The caps must have an efficient locking action and seal so as to reduce the risk of accidental opening or leaking, during an accident and to ensure positive closing after refuelling.
  • Use normally available pump fuel.

5 BATTERY:

• Must be separated from the driver/passenger compartment by means of a bulkhead or cover.
• Must be securely fixed.
• Must be adequately covered to contain any spillage.
• Covers do not have to be of metal. Plastic and/or wood are acceptable.
• Terminals must be covered from any metal contact.
• Must be in good condition.

• ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
  • No flammable objects are permitted
  • Good bonnet locks, with a positive lock action as to prevent opening of bonnet while vehicle is moving must be fitted.
• Neat wiring loom in engine compartment.
• Wire ends must be well insulated; no wire ends must be visible.
• Air intake must not be in passenger compartment.
• Air intake must be safely connected.
• No sharp edges are permitted.

7 ENGINE & GEARBOX:

• Engine make, capacity and model are unlimited.
• Gearbox make and model are unlimited as long as it is four wheel drive.
• Gearbox must function correctly.
• Gear ratios may be changed to suit alternative engine outputs.
• Automatic gearbox equipped vehicles must not start if not in the P or Park position.

8 EXHAUST SYSTEM & STEERING GEOMETRY:

• Exhaust system may be altered.
• Exhaust system shall not pass through the driver or passenger compartment.
• Exposed exhaust parts must be suitably guarded with no leaks.
• Exposed exhaust parts must not protrude beyond bodywork.
• Good steering geometry with no wear (Ball joints, relay, etc.).
• Have a full circumference, full diameter steering wheel unless originally manufactured otherwise.
• Have steering movement controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.
• Fully Hydralic power steering is allowed.

9 WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES & HAND BRAKE:

• Have not less than four road wheels and tyres (excluding the spare).
• Not be fitted with any multiple or laminated wheel spacer.
• Not be fitted with any wheel spacer of less than hub diameter.
• Not be fitted with duplicated wheels.
• Agricultural tires, studded tires, twin wheels or tire chains are prohibited.
• Limited to 40’inch size tyres may be used .
• Brake pipe & connections must be in good condition and not foul any suspension or tyres.
• Brake pipes should be of an adequate length for modified suspensions.
• Parking brake must function well independently from the hydraulics.
• If hydraulic parking brake is fitted it must be a completely separate system.
• Independently operated rear brakes (fiddle brakes) are allowed.
• Vehicles fitted with automatic gearboxes must have an independent parking braking system.

10 RECOVERY POINTS:

• Front and rear recovery attachments must be provided for recovery purposes.
• All towing points must be attached to a sound part of the chassis and/or bumper. Rusty or cracked rear cross members will result in an immediate failure.
• Bolts for mounting the tow points must be marked with the tensile strength. Unmarked bolts will result in an instant failure.
• Welded tow points are prohibited. Welded and bolted tow points will be allowed, but will be subject to the scrutineers’ inspection for approval
• Towing points need not be painted in a contrasting colour.
• All vehicles must carry a suitable towrope with no metal eyes.
• Hooks used as recovery points must be facing upwards or must have a means of positive locking for the rope.
• Tow points should be mounted in line with chassis rails (preferably right hand side) or if centrally mounted attach directly to a cross member.
• Ensure there is a minimum metal cross sectional area of 300mm at any section between hook and chassis, including fixings. I.e. 2 off M14 single shear or 4 off M10 double shear. Minimum tensile strength 8.8.  it is recommended that 10.9 tensile strength be used.
• Mount tow balls horizontally where possible (with sharp edges of rope contact area rounded to 5mm radius.
• Use 75mm x 50mm x 6mm backing plates for load spreading. (I.e. total edge length of load spreader x wall thickness of panel should be 300mm If in any doubt, seek advice from the Technical Officer or Chief Scrutineer.
• Towropes must be looped at each end.
• Towropes dimensions must be of a minimum cross sectional thickness of 24 mm and of a length not less then 4 meters. Specs 4meter x 24mm
• Nylon rope, which has a rating of 12 tons. Anything above these specs is accepted.
• D-shackles or bow shackles for joining ropes are not to be used and are not permitted for recovery.
• Use of flat webbing straps, chain, polypropylene, wire ropes, hemp rope etc. for snatch recovery is not accepted as a recovery towrope.

11 FIRE EXTINGUISHER & FACE PROTECTION:

• All competing vehicles MUST carry a fire extinguisher.
• All vehicles will carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2 kg with a valid date, and be of spray foam or dry powder variety.
• The windscreen must be present and be raised throughout the entire competitions.
• Must have the windscreen frame from a standard vehicle, and coherent to the bulkhead, the glass must be standard triplex item or have laminated glass only, of a minimum thickness of 4 mm.
• Be equipped with a rear view and/or driver mirrors.

12 SUSPENSION:

• Suspension movement must be controlled to avoid fouling of wheels on chassis or bodywork.
• Suspension modifications are allowed.
• Coil Over suspension systems are allowed.
• No Portal axles are allowed.

13 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS:

• Racing Seats must be installed. No reclining, protruding metal framework or springs showing and be in general good condition.
• Must be securely fixed to the seat box and/or floor and any seat base fit snugly into its appropriate position.
• All seat safety belts must be made out of approved materials and anchored securely into the vehicle. Seat belts, in the following specified configurations, must be worn and be correctly adjusted at all times during events.

1. B) Four point. Two shoulder straps and one lap strap, with three or four anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver and two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps).
2. C) Six point. Two shoulder straps, one lap strap and two straps between the legs, with six anchorage points on the chassis/body shell or roll over bar of the vehicle. One either side of the driver, two to the rear of the driver’s seat (or one symmetrical for the two shoulder straps) and two between the legs. Minimum seat belt width to be 2”

Notes: It is not permitted to mix parts of seat belts. Only complete sets as supplied by manufacturers should be used. Only one release mechanism is permitted on each seat belt configuration and this must be available for the wearer to operate whilst seated in the competing position.

• Seatbelts must be in good condition with no cuts and fraying of the belt strap.
• All belt locking mechanisms must work correctly and not be jammed or fail to lock.
• Mounting points must affixed securely to a major structural component in the vehicles bodywork. Seatbelt mechanisms or mounting points will fail if mounted directly to any aluminium bodywork.
• All fasteners must be of an approved tensile strength (unmarked bolts will not be allowed).
• Seatbelts must be worn during all club activities; failure to comply may cause exclusion from the event involved.

Any query regarding eligibility, safety, specification of vehicles or any modification that is not listed above, should be referred to the Technical Committee for approval.

The committee reserves the right to do any amendments, as deemed necessary, to these regulations, therefore please check before any reference is made to these regulations!

The start marshal can refuse to let a vehicle compete if it does not comply with these regulations.

The AWDC Committee 2018/9 approves these regulations.