ALRC National Rally 2012

Saturday and Sunday will see the chance to Try Your Rover Out

What is a TYRO?

To compete in the TYRO Trial you need to be a member of an ALRC club and a minimum of 13 years of age. It is ideal for all the family to take part in and the non damaging sections can be driven in any Land Rover from Series I, to Freelander or Range Rover Sport. If you want a bit of fun at no risk to the vehicle other than a quick wash this is the event for you.

If you have a full driving licence and get beaten by anyone who hasn't passed their driving test yet, we're sure no one will notice!!!

The event kicks off on Saturday morning with this trial. This Features standard road going motors negotiating difficlt terrain, trying not to get stuck, hit gates or lost!

What is an RTV?

RTV events require a road going motor - taxed, insured and have an MOT with a simple spring modification to the throttle, which consists of an extra return spring on the throttle cable at the carburettor end.

Tyres can be standard road tyres, although on the muddier sites you will prefer something a bit more aggressive, although a set of all-terrain middling pattern may be adequate. We try and lay events out to be non-damaging, although, of course, accidents can happen especially if the red mist is down.

Your vehicle will be scrutineered to make sure nothing is hanging off or about to fall off, but if you have an MOT you should be fine.

If you haven't tried it and would like to, come along to one of the events. If you want to watch first and see how its done there are plenty of people who will give you some advice.

Saturday also features the Team Recovery: Teams of two specially prepared vehicles will negotiate an impossible course; dragging, pushing and cajoling each other against the clock.

Sunday has the CCV trial. Expect to see lots of mud, vehicles rolling over for a rest and plenty of action.

What is a CCV?

CCVT stands for Cross Country Vehicle Trial. This event is similar to the RTV but the courses are far more demanding on both the driver and the vehicle. Most of the CCVT vehicles are not road registered and all must follow strict rules laid down by the Association of Rover Clubs.

The main alteration to a standard vehicle would be the addition of a roll cage which is required due to the nature of the competition. Tyres tend to be aggressive mud patterns with Mud Pluggers and Diamonds both being popular choices.

Monday sees the red mist descend and the race motors come out to play in the Comp Safari.

What is a Comp Safari?

Comp Safari events, these events are usually over the length of two to three miles and vehicles are timed from the start to the finish, these times are then converted into points, the person with the lowest score over the day is the winner.