What is a…
NAVIGATIONAL SCATTER :
An event held on the public highway. A test of navigational and driving skills where competitors visit 75% of specified references in any order they wish. Held on winter evenings lasting about 2 hours.
AUTOTEST :
A test of driving skill held on a sealed surface such as a car park. The competition consists of driving through and around cones, garages and slaloms timed to the second. Held on summer evenings or Sunday afternoons.
GYMKHANA :
Like an Autotest but with the emphasis on accuracy as opposed to time.
GRASS AUTOTEST :
Like an Autotest but held on a grass surface, so slower and slipperier.
PRODUCTION CAR TRIAL(PCT) :
A competition of driving skill involving trying to drive a car up a sloping twisting course to reach the top. The further up you can take the car the less penalties you attract. Usually held on Sundays.
ROAD RALLY :
Held on the public highway (regulated by the MSA and with routes approved by the appropriate agencies). A rally of approx. fifty cars competing on all classes of roads starting on a Saturday night and finishing around dawn on Sunday.
STAGE RALLY :
Held on private property such as Forestry Commission land or disused airfields. There are many types of event but you will need a specially prepared car to take part.
SPRINT :
A speed trial against the clock on racetracks and disused airfields. Classes for everything from standard “shopping” cars to full blown racing cars.
HILLCLIMB :
Basically a sprint that goes uphill! Uses the same classes of car as sprints.
MARSHALLING :
Where you can help to run an event, maybe a stage start or finish, and learn what mistakes not to make.
TABLETOP RALLY :
A Chance to hone your navigational skills and mental agility as if on a road rally, but without leaving the comfort of the pub. Held on Club Nights.
BAR QUIZ :
Answer questions on topics, generally but not always Motorsport related. The Club also competes in an annual inter-club challenge.
PHOTO QUIZ :
Like a Bar Quiz but with questions based on photographs.
