P&D LRC & ORC Events

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There are different types of events, a trial or a timed event.

Trial - The courses of the three types of trial are divided into sections, which are marked by pairs of sticks or canes (“gates”) to define the route. These are precision driving events where competitors attempt to drive their vehicles through a dozen or so such gates without touching any of them or stopping. The events are not timed. Sounds easy but the ground used will be hilly, bumpy, muddy, sandy, gravely or partially flooded!

Timed Events are the same, but all entrants must wear a helmet.

What is a RTV?

This event is aimed at competitors with a greater level of experience than the Showroom Vehicle Event (TYRO), and may use more severe terrain, though still being non-damaging to sensibly prepared basic production vehicles. All vehicles must be fully road legal with tax, MoT, insurance etc.

What is a Competitive Safari?

This is a kind of timed single venue stage rally. ALRC Competitive Events are described in the Association of Land Rover Clubs  Handbook. It's a cross country course of several miles in length. Vehicles must have a full roll-cage, full harness seatbelts, additional lighting and must carry a fire extinguisher but may otherwise be similar to vehicles used in trials. Highly tuned engines and strengthened transmissions are common. This is probably the most expensive type of event but is generally perceived as the most exciting to watch.

What is a TYRO?

This is similar to RTVT, catering for the standard road taxed showroom type vehicle as produced by the manufacturer, as well as for the enthusiast who wishes to take his “Cherished” vehicle into competition. It is seen as a starting point for beginners to more serious off-road trialling.

The type of terrain used must not risk damage to the underside or bodywork of competing vehicles, and contours may not exceed 50% (1 in 2) fore & aft gradient, 25% (1 in 4) transverse gradient, or have water sections deeper than 0.3 metre.

What is a Team Recovery?  

A team of two vehicles must traverse a short but usually very difficult course as quickly as possible. It doesn’t really matter how they manage it so long as both vehicles succeed. For example one vehicle may drive around the outside of the course and tow the second vehicle through a particularly difficult part. However this process will need to be repeated with the second vehicle towing the first in order that, as stated, both vehicles complete the whole of the marked course. Vehicles must be fitted with strong mesh screens front and back to protect occupants in the event of a rope breakage. 

What is a CCV?

Cross Country Vehicle Trial (CCVT). This is a more difficult event and competition vehicles are to a different specification. They are often cheaper than RTVs as they don’t have to be road-legal. They must all be provided with rollover protection and carry a fire extinguisher, but may otherwise be similar to vehicles used in RTVTs