Reels & Regulasies

PIETERSBURG 4X4 SOCIAL CLUB
Rules, regulations and specifications

1. ELIGIBILITY OF COMPETTITORS
1.1 Competitors must be minimum of (14) fourteen years of age, and to the discretion of the scruteneer be able to handle the vehicle and be accompanied by his or her parent signing indemnity/consent.

2 ELIGIBILITY OF VEHICLES
2.1 The organizers reserve the right to exclude vehicles at their discretion, deemed not suitable for this type of event or damaging to the obstacle course because of excessive weight, size of tyres, construction of vehicle or any other reason. The decision to exclude such a vehicle will be done in consultation with the Stewards of the Meeting. Any objections against such a decision will therefore become the subject of an appeal as to the future participation of the vehicle in question. The full entry fee for the event, from which the vehicle is excluded, will be refunded to the competitor.

3 CLASSIFICATION
3.1 Class 1: Special vehicles – (Super Modified)
3.2 Class 2: Short wheel-base (SWB) and Long Wheel Base (LWB) modified production vehicles
3.3 Class 3: Two wheel drive vehicles
3.4 Class 4: Standard Vehicles
3.5 NO CHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED TO VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION AFTER SCRUTENEERING.

4 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 General
4.1.1 A short wheel-base (SWB) vehicle will be any vehicle with a wheel base up to and including 2450mm. Any vehicle with a wheel-base longer than 2450mm will be classified as a long wheel-base (LWB) vehicle. No distinction will be made between short wheel-base (SWB) and long wheel-base (LWB) vehicle in classes 1 and 4
4.1.2 Production vehicles shall be production based 4-wheel drive vehicles of which a recognized manufacturer has manufactured fifty (50) or more of the same model.
4.1.3 Differentials from lightweight standard production vehicles (below 3500kg GVM) must be used.
4.1.4 Brakes may be upgraded but brakes operating on individually wheels independently will not be permitted in class 2.
4.1.5 Exhausts systems are unrestricted.
4.1.6 If class 2 vehicles are fitted with diff locks the control must be completely disconnected from the axles and sealed off b the Scruteneer.
4.2 Special Vehicles (Class 1)
4.2.1 This is an open class and covers all 4-wheel drive vehicles not complying with the classification of the other classes as set out in these regulations and specifications.
4.2.2 Covers and shields must be fitted, to the satisfaction of the Scruteneers, to protect occupants of the vehicle from moving parts at all times.
4.3 Modified Production Vehicles (Class 2)
4.3.1 There is no limit to changes or modifications except for the following:
4.3.2 Load bodies may be changed or modified provided that a floor panel or lid as well as sides and back not less than 150mm high, following the lines of the cab and stretching over the back wheels is present.
4.3.3 Body parts like mudguards, bonnets, firewalls, floor panels, load bodies, etc., may not be removed.
4.3.4 Wheel arch flares may be added and mudguards modified to accommodate bigger wheels, taking into consideration that the recognizable shape and profile of the wheel must be retained.
4.3.5 The chassis and differentials of the vehicle must be of a standard 4-wheel drive production vehicle. Chassis may be lengthened, shortened, narrowed or widened. Front end may not be cut shorter than the centre of the front axle, the back end not shorter than 400mm in front of the centre of the back axle.
4.3.6 Pneumatic and/or hydraulic suspension types will not be permitted.
4.3.7 Limited slip or locked differentials in the front and or rear axle will not be permitted.
4.3.8 Vehicles fitted with lockable differentials may compete in this class provided that the locking facilities are disabled to the satisfaction of the Scruteneers.
4.4 Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles (Class 3)
4.4.1 This is an open class and covers all 2-wheel drive vehicles complying with the conditions as set out in these regulations and specifications.
4.5 Standard vehicles (Class 4)
4.5.1 All these vehicles must be in the original state as from the factory, excluding tyre modification.
4.5.2 Only standard tyres rated for use on the road and with a minimum speed rating of 100 km/h, will be permitted. Paddle tyres, tyre chains, studs, double wheels, etc. may not be used. The maximum tyre size permitted in this form of competition is 890mm (35”) diameter. Bead lock rims will be permitted.

5 GENERAL CONDITIONS APLLICABLE TO ALL CLASSES
5.1 All vehicles must, in the opinion of the Organizers, be safe and capable of completing the course. Brakes and steering mechanisms will be strictly scrutineered and normal safety requirements, such as properly secured batteries, will be checked.
5.2 A fire extinguisher, easily removable and fitted in a place easily accessible to driver, co-driver and officials, must be carried at all times. The fire extinguisher shall have a minimum capacity of 2kg and proof of purchase or service within the preceding twelve months shall be furnished. Fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride shall not be used.
5.3 Vehicles with a passenger compartment and roof must be fitted with a roll bar. Open vehicles must be fitted with roll cages.
5.4 Roll bars and roll cages must be:
5.4.1 Adequately mounted and positioned in such a way that the competitors are protected at all times.
5.4.2 Constructed of steel tubing of minimum 32mm diameter with a minimum wall thickness of 2.5mm or 50mm and higher with 2mm wall thickness. Tubes must have holes of 6mm diameter drilled into all members for checking the tube thickness – guidelines.
5.4.3 Mounted on the chassis, if the vehicle is fitted with a glass fibre body.
5.4.4 All welding must be of the highest quality with full penetration over the full perimeter of the tube.
5.4.5 Headspace of a least 50mm shall be allowed between the outer surface of the roll cage and the top of the head of the competitor, when seated normally.
5.4.6 Any design deviating from the specification must be presented to the Chief Marshal and a ruling in writing obtained as to the safety of the vehicle, before entering an event.
5.5 Vehicles with a passenger compartment and roof must be fitted with a minimum of 3-point safety belts. All open type vehicles must be fitted with a minimum of a harness type or 4-point safety belts. Competitors must wear safety belts in all obstacles.
5.6 All open vehicles or vehicles without functional side windows must have safety nets, securely fitted, covering the door or window opening from the top of the windscreen height to the bottom of the door opening for the full width of the door. The net must not have openings of more than 70mm square and must be capable of withstanding the weight of the competitor. Vehicles with functional windows must close the windows to 70mm below the top of the window frame if no nets are fitted. Doors must be properly secured to the discretion of the Scrutineers and a door opening in a obstacle will result in the competitor forfeiting all points for that specific obstacle.
5.7 All vehicles must be fitted with tow hooks at the back and the front, securely mounted and easily accessible. It must accept a rope loop to be secured without requiring the use of shackles or other such attachments.
5.8 Only standard tyres rated for use on the road and with a minimum speed rating of 100km/h , will be permitted. Paddle tyres, tyre chains, studs, double wheels, etc. may not be used. The maximum tyre size permitted in this form of competition is 890mm (35”) diameter. Bead lock rims will be permitted.
5.9 No loose objects will be permitted in a competing vehicle. Toolboxes, jacks, water bottles, etc. must be securely fastened or removed from the vehicle before starting an obstacle.
5.10 Where additional petrol tanks are fitted, the filler caps must be located on the outside of the vehicle and petrol caps must be properly sealed to avoid pollution and fire hazard.
5.11 All decisions taken by the COC Clark of the Course will be deemed as final.
5.12 Should any dispute arise from any marshal decision rule 5.11 will apply.

6 GENERAL RULES
6.1 No competitor will be permitted to start the event unless he/she has satisfied the officials concerned that all necessary documentation has been completed.
6.2 Preferably, protective clothing must be worn.
6.3 A competitor may not start an obstacle until he and his co-driver have their safety belts fastened and safety nets secured.
6.4 The driver and co0driver may not undo their safety belts between the start and the finish line of an obstacle. Offending competitors will forfeit all points for the specific obstacle if seen by a marshal. (Disqualify).
6.5 Competitors will be permitted one (1) minute to inspect each obstacle, after which the marshal will ask the competitor to proceed. Failure to abide by the ruling of the Marshal will lead to exclusion for that specific obstacle. (Disqualify).
6.6 The competitor may attempt the obstacle until he/she has lost all points for that particular obstacle, at which time his vehicle must be removed in such a way as to minimize damage to the obstacle. (Disqualify).
6.7 Competitors will draw the starting order for the first obstacle of the day from the chief marshals from the different classes after driver’s briefing. The competitor that started the first obstacle will fall into the back of the queue at the second obstacle and so on for the rest of the event. If a competitor falls out of the competition, ranks will be closed so one competitor does not start consecutive obstacles first.
6.8 If it’s necessary to warn a competitor more than twice on one obstacle the competitor will forfeit his points for that particular obstacle. (Disqualify).

7 COMPETITION NUMBERS
7.1 Competition numbers will be supplied by the Organizers at documentation and must be applied in a clearly visible position.
8 CREWS
8.1 The driver and co-driver are deemed to be the crew and no other persons other than the crew an officials of the event will be permitted in or on the vehicle during the obstacle.
8.2 Public will be allowed to travel on competing vehicles between obstacles.

9 ROUTE
9.1 Different classes may be required to complete different obstacles or sections of obstacles.
9.2 Crowd control must be maintained by demarcating the danger zones at obstacles by means of banner tape, leaving enough maneuvering space for the competitors. Spectator tape must be a minimum of 3m from a straight line joining two adjacent gateposts should a spectator banner be touched – (Abandon Route).
9.3 Obstacles will be clearly marked by gates and competitors may not deviate from the route.
9.4 The exit to each obstacle must be extended and marked with banner tape of different color, clearly indicating where the obstacle has ended with the intention of improving crowd control.
9.5 The gates shall consist of two gate posts clearly marked with banner tape, 3m or 5m apart.
9.6 The top of the gateposts must be not lower than 1m and not higher than 1.5m above ground level.
9.7 The top end of the gateposts must be bent over.
9.8 The Organizers reserve the right to alter the route or cancel any obstacle as deemed necessary.
9.9 No obstacle will be cancelled after one competitor has attempted and/or successfully completed it. If it is deemed necessary to alter an obstacle, after an attempt by a competitor, the competitor will be granted a second chance.
9.10 Obstacles must be set out in a manner that allows participants to negotiate and/or complete the obstacle successfully. Progressive scoring may be used when it is envisaged that competitors may not be able to complete the obstacle successfully.
9.11 The front wheel hubs may not pass through the designated starting gate when taking a roll back. (Disqualify).

10 POINTS SYSTEM AND TYPE OF OBSTACLES.
10.1 General
10.1.1 The Marshal may call a time out at any given moment based on a spectator being in a dangerous position, the competitor disputing a decision by the Marshal or any other reason, until such time as the Marshal indicates that the competitor may proceed in the obstacle. (Time Out)
10.1.2 If the competitors vehicle, to the judgment of a Marshal, cannot proceed any further in an obstacle and damages the obstacle by excessive spinning of wheels or in any other way, the Marshal will stop the competitor by blowing a whistle. The competitor has to stop immediately and will be permitted to renegotiate the obstacle from the point where the Marshal stopped him/her. (Stop/Start).
10.1.3 Although no banner tape shall be used between gates for the purpose of demarcating the route, all points for the specific obstacle will be forfeited if a competitor touches the crowd control banner tape demarcating danger zones as specified in Clause 9.2 (Abandon Route).
10.1.4 All points for the specific obstacle will be forfeited if the competitor:
10.1.4.1 Request to bypass the obstacle. (Bypass).
10.1.4.2 Becomes stuck in the obstacle. (Stuck).
10.1.4.3 Fails to start the obstacle. (No Start).
10.1.4.4 Permits any outside assistance in the obstacle. (Assist).
10.1.4.5 Must be towed out of the obstacle. (Tow out).
10.1.4.6 Travel with two wheels outside any post demarcating the route excluding entrance and exit gate posts of the route. (Abandon Route).
10.1.4.7 Travel with two wheels over or outside the entrance and/or exit posts of the route. (Abandon Route).
10.2 Progressive obstacle (Forward Movement)
10.2.1 Progressive points will be awarded every time the rearmost part of the vehicle pass through a gate with a maximum of sixty (60) points awarded per obstacle.
10.2.2 The number of points awarded to a competitor for passing through a gate must be indicated at the gate or at the start of each obstacle.
10.2.3 Twenty (20) points will be deducted if a competitor’s vehicle touches a gatepost, regardless of the number of times the vehicle touches the specific gatepost. (Touch Post).
10.2.4 If the competitor’s vehicle, to the judgment of a Marshal, fails to proceed any further in an obstacle, after he was stopped by the marshals whistle a first time, and damages the obstacle by excessive spinning of wheels or in any other way, the Marshal will stop the competitor by blowing his whistle a second time and the competitor will be awarded progressive points less any penalties occurred up to that point. (Stop).
10.2.5 A competitor may voluntarily stop in the obstacle at any time and request to be awarded progressive points less penalties occurred up to that point. (Stop).
10.2.6 If a competitor allows his vehicle to move backwards by engaging reverse or freewheeling 250mm to gain advantage to the judgment of a Marshal, he will be awarded progressive points less any penalties occurred up to that point. (Roll Back)
10.2.7 If a competitor’s vehicle travels with more than two wheels over or outside a gatepost he will be awarded progressive points less any penalties occurred up to that point. (Abandon Route/Stop).
10.2.8 All Points for the specific obstacle will be forfeited if a competitor’s vehicle crosses over its own tracks (loop) between gate posts. (Abandon Route).
10.3 Penalty Obstacles
10.3.1 Sixty (60) points will be awarded when starting an obstacle.
10.3.2 Ten (10) points will be deducted every time a competitor allows his vehicle to move backwards by engaging reverse or freewheeling by 250mm, to gain advantage to the judgment of a Marshal. (Roll Back).
10.3.3 A competitor will only be allowed three (3) roll backs between each pair of gates and will forfeit all points for that specific obstacle if a fourth roll back is taken between gate posts.
10.3.4 Twenty (20) points will be deducted if a competitor’s vehicle touches a gatepost, regardless of the number of times the vehicle touches the specific gatepost. (Touch Post).