SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
VIKING ‘RAGNAROK’ CHALLENGE
Viking Four Wheel Drive Club
INTRODUCTION.
Viking Four Wheel Drive Club aim to organise a two day Challenge
Event that will encompass various disciplines of off-road club motorsport that will attract the
4x4 club competitor.
Eligible competitors must be able to comply with the regulations as issued by the MSA and as
set out below.
1. ANNOUNCEMENT
Viking Four Wheel Drive Club will promote the ‘VIKING RAGNAROK CHALLENGE’ as a two day Off
Road Challenge ‘National B’ Event on
SATURDAY 20th May / SUNDAY 21st May 2017
At:
BOUGHTON ESTATE
(Weekley Woods/Geddington Deep Scar)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
NN14 1AL
Further event/site information
www.viking4x4club.com
2. JURISDICTION
The event will be governed by the General Regulations of the MSA, (incorporating the provisions of
the International Sporting Code of the FIA), these Supplementary Regulations and any written
instructions that the organising club may issue for the event.
3. AUTHORISATION
MSA ‘Nat B’ Event Permit has been applied for.
4. ELIGIBILITY
The event is open to:
a) All fully elected members of the organising club,
b) Members of the following clubs:
Buxton & District Land Rover Club, Midland Off Road Club, Mid-Wales Four Wheel Drive Club,
Mid-West Off Road Club & Stafford & Shropshire LRC, AWDC, LORDS, WXT Club.
All competitors must produce a club membership card and all drivers must produce a valid MSA
Competition Licence ((P) 24.2. & 24.2.1), and full valid DVLA driving licence in order to start the
competition.
Winch personnel must be at least 15 years old.
5. PROGRAM
Entries open on publication of these S.R.’s
Entries close on 1st May 2016 – after which no entries will be accepted
Maximum Entry of 7 Teams comprising 5 trucks in each team.
Friday 19th May 2017 - 13.00hrs - Signing on/Scrutineering opens
Friday 18th May 2017 – 16.00hrs – Signing on/Scrutineering closes
DAY 1.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 07.30hrs – Signing on/Scrutineering opens
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 09.00hrs – Marshals Briefing – ALL marshals MUST attend
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 09.15hrs - Drivers Briefing – ALL competitors MUST attend
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 09.30hrs – Day One Challenge event starts competitors drive to sections.
Team 1 will go to section 1, team 2 to section 2, team 3 to section 3 etc.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 10.00hrs – Competitors start sections. (Max DNF time of 45 minutes)
5. PROGRAM (Continued)
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 11.00hrs – Competitors must be in place and ready to start the next section
on rotation. (Team 1 move to section 2, team 2 to section 3 etc)
Saturday 20th May 2017 - 12.00hrs – Competitors must be in place and ready to start the next section
on rotation. (Team 1 will move to section 3, team 2 to section 4 etc.)
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 13.00 – End of Morning session – Mandatory Lunch Break.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 14.00hrs – Part Two of Day One Begins, competitors drive to sections.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 14.30hrs – Competitors start the next section on rotation.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 15.30hrs – Competitors start the next section on rotation.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 16.30hrs – Competitors start the next section on rotation.
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 17.30hrs – Day 1 competition ends. Competitors return to Paddock
Saturday 20th May 2017 – 19.00 Evening Meal is served.
DAY 2.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 08.00hrs – Scrutineering opens for punch card attachment
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 08.45hrs – Drivers Briefing – ALL drivers MUST attend
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 09.00hrs – Day Two Challenge event starts. Competitors drive to section
starts. Team 1 will go to section 1, team 2 to section 2, team 3 to section 3 etc.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 09.30hrs – Competitors start sections with a 45 minute DNF time.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 10.30hrs – Competitors start next section on rotation.
Competitors to move to the next section start. Each section will start one hour after the last one until all
6 teams have completed all 6 section.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 12.30 – End of Morning session – Mandatory 30 minute lunch break.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 13.15 – Part Two of Day 2 Begins, competitors to drive to sections.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 13.30 – Competitors start next section on rotation.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 16.30hrs – Event ends – competitors return to the paddock.
Sunday 21st May 2017 – 18.00hrs - Awards presentation
6. COMPETITION
The object of the event on both days is to visit various punches, the location of which will be indicated
on the day. Each punch will be identified by a number to verify it is the desired objective. The punch
will be attached to a fixed point on the objective by a cable and its location marked.
A daily control card, which will be attached (and removed) by the Scrutineer to a consistent point on all
vehicles, must be marked with the pin punch in the correct box and must be fully inside the box on the
control card as proof that the objective has been visited.
Vehicles must negotiate close enough to the point to collect the punch mark without detaching either
the pin punch and or the control card. Each punch will carry a predetermined score; the total of these
scores from both days will be added to the time score values gained per section and used to
determine the winning team. There may also be special tasks, which may be timed to the nearest
second. These will also count towards the final scores.
The event will be for 5 vehicle teams (herein referred to as ‘A Team’), 4 vehicles in the Team can have
any number of traction aids and any tyre size, but one vehicle in the Team, MUST be deemed to be
Class 1. (i.e. No axle lockers, only one winch, maximum tyre size of 37 inch). Each vehicle must carry
one driver and one co-driver (herein referred to as ‘A Crew’) providing they are accommodated in
securely fixed seats and wearing approved (of at least) three point seatbelts or harnesses.
Amendment: The team to start on section one on each day will be selected by drawing a number out
of a hat. If for example 5 is drawn, Team 5 will start on section 1, Team 6 on section 2, Team 7 on
section 3, Team 1 on section 4, Team 2 on section 5 etc.
Part One, Day One. All sections on day 1 will be in Weekley Woods. There will be as many sections
as teams entered up to a maximum of 6. Immediately after the driver’s briefing, team 1 will go to
section 1 (See Amendment) and view the section until the section start time. Team 2 will start at
section 2 etc. Sections will consist of a taped off route around various obstacles which will all be timed.
Each section will contain at least one (possibly more) punches.
Sections will all start at the same time and will have varying DNF times but no longer than 45 minutes.
At the DNF time, the section marshal will announce that the section is closed and all vehicles must
leave immediately. The DNF time will be given and punch scores up to this time will be allocated to the
team. No punches may be collected after the DNF time. All 5 trucks must complete the section before
the DNF time to gain a time score as well as the punch score. In the event of a truck failure, the
remaining trucks in the team may continue to drive sections but NO time score will be given – ONLY
the punch scores will count.
Teams will be required to visit these sections in a particular order. Teams will start their sections at the
same time and will be required to assist each other to complete the sections and collect punches, the
clock will not stop until all vehicles in the team, working together pass the finish line or until the DNF
time is reached.
The crews, which make up a team are able to assist each other. Once all vehicles within the team
have completed the section, they are then able to move on to the next objective. In event of an
individual crew breaking down, they may return to the paddock to carry out any necessary repairs. The
remaining crews in the team may move on to their next objective and the repaired crew may rejoin the
team, however a section will not be able to be revisited and the appropriate points/times lost.
Section time clocks will start hourly whether the team is ready to start or not, so teams must proceed
to the next section in rotational order (Team 1 will move to Section 2 – team 2 will move to section 3
etc.) as soon as they finish their last section in order to have time to view the next section before the
clock starts.
At the end of day 1 part 1, teams must return to the paddock area for a mandatory lunch break.
Part Two, Day One will be identical to Part One, Day One. Teams will move to the next section after
the one they last did before the lunch break. (i.e. If Team 1 finished section 3 before lunch, they will
now start on section 4) All sections will close by approximately 17.15 (Depending on section DNF
time) and all competitors must return to the paddock area. Evening meal will be served at
approximately 19.00.
Part One, Day Two Will be run in a similar manner to day 1, but all sections in Day 2 will be in Deep
Scar.
A driver’s briefing will be held at 08.45, after which teams are required to proceed to their section start
positions. Team 1 to go to Section 1, team 2 to section 2 etc. As per day 1, teams must move
rotationally to the next section after completing their last section and the time clocks will start hourly
whether the team is ready to go or not.
At the end of day two part 1, teams will have 15 minutes to return to the paddock area for a mandatory
30 minute lunch break.
Part Two, Day Two will be identical to Part One, Day Two. Teams will move to the next section after
the one they last did before the lunch break. (i.e. If Team 1 finished section 3 before lunch, they will
now start on section 4) All sections will close by approximately 16.00 (Depending on section DNF
time) and all competitors must return to the paddock area.
At the end of day two, each crews’ punch cards will be removed by the organisers and the total of
these scores (added to scores from Day One) and the section times will be used to determine a
winning team. Officials will attempt to do this as quickly as possible in order to try to get competitors
away as early as we can.
7. CLASSES
The event will be for teams of 5 trucks, 4 of the trucks may have any tyre size and may be of any
specification and have any number of traction aids provided they comply with:
P58.2. – P58.2.6. & P58.4. – P58.5.5.(Challenge Special)
It is Mandatory for one truck in the team of 5 to comply with the limitations of Class 1. i.e. No axle
lockers (Unless original factory fitment),and only one winch, maximum tyre size of 37 inch. This truck
must also comply with P58.2. – P58.2.6. & P58.4. – P58.5.5.(Challenge Special)
All vehicles may have hydraulic steering.
NOTE only ‘Challenge Special’ vehicles (P58.4.) will be allowed to enter.
8. TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
All vehicles must comply with the current MSA technical regulations and must have four wheels, all
driven, and pass scrutineering before starting the event.
The maximum vehicle width shall be 2100mm (82 ¾ inches).
4 vehicles in each team may have axle lockers, any other traction aid, any number of winches, any
tyre size, portal axles and rear steer.
For the one Class 1 vehicle in each team, the maximum vehicle width shall be 2100mm (82 ¾ inches
The maximum tyre diameter shall be 940mm (37 inches).
All vehicles may use hydraulic steering.
All competitors must comply with P55.1.9. – The use of winch sails and gloves is compulsory.
Crash helmets are to be used if a solid roof is not fitted. The helmet must comply with K10.1.
Competitors in ALL classes must use a ground sheet when working/repairing vehicles and carry a
small spill kit complying with J5.20.13. (P57.5.3.)
Personal Protective Equipment is highly recommended.
The use of wire (metal) winch cable is prohibited. ONLY synthetic rope is allowed on any fitted winch
on the competition vehicle.
9. EVENT AWARDS
Event Awards will be presented as follows:1st overall team of five trucks (5 drivers & 5 co-drivers) - Event Trophy
2nd overall team of five trucks (5 drivers & 5 co-drivers) - Event Trophy
3rd overall team of five trucks (5 drivers & 5 co-drivers) - Event Trophy
10. ENTRIES
The entry list opens on publication of these Supplementary Regulations and closes finally 14 days
before the event on 1st May 2016 by which time all entries MUST be paid for.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.
Entries will be accepted on a first come basis.
The entry fee is £500 per team (includes a meal for each team - 2 drivers & 2 co-drivers). Additional
meal tickets are available at £8.00 and paid for with the entry.
All entries must be made on the official entry form and the appropriate fee by cheque (payable to
‘VIKING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB’ sent to the EVENT SECRETARY.
The Event Secretary to whom ALL entries (including payment) must be sent is:
Mrs Marilyn Elliott
166 Thornborough Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3TJ
PayPal: [email protected]
The maximum entry for the meeting, (excluding reserves) is 6 teams. (30 trucks) The minimum is 4
and should this figure not be reached, the organisers have the right to cancel the event.
Entry fees may be refunded in full to a team withdrawing the entry at least 14 days prior to the event
in writing.
11. EVENT OFFICIALS
Event Secretary:
Marilyn Elliott. Tel: 07813 440549 e-mail: [email protected]
Clerk of the Course: Pip Evans.
Tel: 01858 433128 e-mail: [email protected]
Event Steward:
Steve King
Tel: 07973 560518 e-mail: [email protected]
Event Scrutineer
Andrew Witham Tel: 07546 860292
Chief Marshal:
Brian Elliott
Tel: 07973 509101
12. RESULTS
Provisional event results will be published in accordance with D26.1.2. Any protests or appeals must
be lodged in accordance with C5 & C6.
13. ROAD BOOK/TIME CARD
Competitors will be issued with instructions which will detail the scoring system.
14. IDENTIFICATION
The organisers will provide competitors with numbered decals.
This identification must be legible at the start of the event and will be checked at scrutineering.
It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure it this displayed during the event and that event score
cards must correspond with their competition number.
15. EVENT SCORING AND PENALTIES
The individual scores to determine a winner will be announced at the event’s drivers briefing,
however points will be made available for punches depending on their severity, typically:
Punches 1 to 15 = 200 points each.
Punches 16 to 50 = 100 points each.
Penalties will be deducted from a crew’s score during the event typically:
1500 points crossing or breaking yellow tape and/or wilful damage to a tree through bad driving or
winching practices. Competitors who continue to winch from a tree which is clearly falling or failing to
hold the weight of a truck may be excluded from the event.
1000 points for touching yellow taped stakes, trees or obstacles.
200 points per break, for breaking a red/white tape and/or touching red/white taped stakes.
Special Sections.
All sections will be timed, with or without tasks. At the start of these sections the team (or Teams) will
be allocated a set of points (DNF time) which will be deducted from the time taken and/or penalties
as communicated by the drivers’ briefing.
Vehicles from different classes may compete together as a team, the scores of all vehicles
comprising a team will have their scores added together to get the overall final score for that team.
The event will finish on each of the four separate competing periods as stated above (S.R.5), by
which time score cards must have been presented for removal by officials at event control. All 5 truck
in each team must return to the paddock area to have their punch cards removed by the given times.
Any lateness will be calculated 100 points per minute late, except in a case of ‘force majeure’.
Marking and penalties will be applied as per these instructions, or any other instructions issued by
the organisers.
16. MODIFICATION OF GR’s
All other general regulations of the MSA apply as written, except for the following, which are
modified:
a) ALL MARSHALS WILL BE DEEMED AS JUDGES OF FACT. Marshals must ‘sign-on’ and attend
the marshals briefing at each event where further instructions will be issued by the Chief
Marshal/Safety Officer. Judges of Fact will adjudicate on any factual occurrence as per (G)10.1. No
protest or appeal can be made against a JoF in relation to any statement of fact, unless corrected by
him, (with approval of the Steward of the Meeting). (G)10.1.1.
17. OTHER INFORMATION
Team Name: You will be required to give your 5 truck team a name so that competitors may send in
individual entry forms under the team name.
SAFETY:
ALL attendees must adhere to instructions given at the drivers/marshals briefing. Safety
marshals/officials will be identified by high visibility tabards and will carry radio communication that
will be relayed to the emergency services if required.
GENERAL:
ALL competitors are invited to attend on Thursday May 12th and Friday May 13th 2016, (signing on
both days from 09.30) to assist the organisers to help set out the punches/special sections. PLEASE
CONTACT ONE OF THE NAMED OFFICIALS OF YOUR INTENTION TO ATTEND.
Entrance to the ‘competition area’ will be under control of the Clerks of the Course during this period.
Competitors/service crews will NOT be allowed to enter the ‘competition area’ without the permission
of the CofC. Competitors risk a points penalty for non compliance.
Camping is available all weekend within the time frame above. The site must be cleared by Sunday
night. There is no running water on site.
BONFIRES, MOTORBIKES/QUADS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
NO UNAUTHORISED VEHICLE WILL BE ALLOWED BEYOND THE PADDOCK AREA.
Any person found lighting a fire will be asked to leave the venue immediately.
Competitors will be held responsible for ALL members of their party and will be dealt with
accordingly.
Immediately upon unloading, competing team members MUST present themselves, with their
vehicles to Scrutineering and Signing On.
Further details will be issued in the ‘Final S.R’s.
Entry by ticket only.
Meal tickets for competitors are included in the entry fee; additional tickets at £8.00 MUST be prepaid for either by completing the relevant section on the entry form or purchased from Pip Evans or
Marilyn Elliott by May 1st 2016.
***NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT***
RAGNAROK CHALLENGE 2017 ENTRY FORM
You will need a Team Name. Entrants can enter and pay individually but in order for
organisers to know who is teamed with who and who has paid, we need to know
which team you are in. Alternatively, you can choose to send in all 5 entrants
together, print off 5 forms and mail them together in the same envelope.
ONE VEHICLE IN THE TEAM MUST BE A CLASS 1 TRUCK.
TEAM NAME: …………………………………….
Drivers’ Details
Co Driver’s Details
Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Post Code:
Home Tel:
Mobile Tel:
E-mail:
MSA License No.
Club License No.
Emergency Contact No.
Name:
Address 1:
Address 2:
Town:
Post Code:
Home Tel:
Mobile Tel:
E-mail:
MSA License No.
Club License No.
Emergency Contact No.
Vehicle Details
Make:
Model:
Registration:
Engine CC:
Fuel Type:
Front Winch: YES / NO
Rear Winch:
More Than 2 Winches:
Front Locker:
Rear Locker:
Rear Steer:
Tyres larger than 37inch:
Portal Axle:
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
YES / NO
Additional Meal Tickets for non-competitors
Name:
£8.00 Name:
Name:
£8.00 Name:
Name:
£8.00 Name:
£8.00
£8.00
£8.00
By completing entering the event, competitors agree to be bound by the GR’s of the MSA, the
SR’s as written and any further information issued by the organisers.
Drivers are reminded that they must produce, at each event, a valid MSA Competition
Licence ((P) 24.2. & 24.2.1) and full valid DVLA driving licence in order to start the
competition.
ENRTY FEE £500 per team OR £100 per individual truck in the team.
All Cheques must be made payable to ‘VIKING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB’.
Paypal: [email protected] (Pay to – Friend - to avoid fees)
BACS payment to 40-46-33 21256424 (HSBC)
FULLY completed Entry Forms and MEAL payments must be sent to:
Mrs Marilyn Elliott 166 Thornborough Road, Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 3TJ
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
Class
Number
Please notify any change of details during the year to the Organisers.
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