Cross Country

Cross Country

This category includes a variety of events, including Trials, Competitive Safaris and Team Recovery Competitions, all of which take place over difficult terrain and call for specialist vehicles, normally with four-wheel drive.

While each event has its own rules, they are all based on the ability of the specialist vehicle to encounter and overcome various obstacles.

Cross Country Trials are for four-wheel drive and other vehicles designed to cope with really rough terrain. However, some trials also include classes for road-taxed vehicles, with sections laid out so as not to cause undue damage.

Some types of event, such as Competitive Safaris and Hillrallies, are run against the clock, calling for driving skills and vehicle preparation similar to those found in Special Stage Rallies.

Minimum Requirements

Any eligible car.

Junior Trials

Any eligible lawn tractor.
You must be at least 8 years old, and hold a valid motor club membership card.

Tyro Trials

Any road legal standard production 4 x 4.
You must be at least 13 years old, and hold a valid motor club membership card.

Cross Country Trials, Competitive Safaris & other events

Any eligible vehicle.
You must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid RTA Driving Licence and a valid motor club membership card.

For some events, an MSA Competition Licence is also required .