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Originally Posted by Spastik_Roach

Can a 11 year old start this?

I'm really into rallying, I don't think i'd ever turn really professional, as I want to be a lawyer, but rather as a hobby, it'd be awesome.

Sure you can stat to learn, i dont know if the rules are different in your country, but in Britain you have to be 12 years old to be albe to enter Road rallies as a nav and 16 to enter Stage rallies as a nav.

Raod ralles

These are rallies that take place on roads, normally during the middle of the night. You are given a checkpiont that you need to get to and a certain time barrier that you are supposed to arrive in. during this time that you have been allocated you hve to plan your was (with the drivers help) and make sure that you know what too look out for (markers or signs that you need to record down what it says on them). When doing road rallies you are supposed to stay within the speed limit, and you can get penalised if you ge to your markers to early because this usually means that you have been doing faster than the speed limit , you are also penalised if you miss out markers along the way, or if you miss out clues.

Road rallies are not about who is the fastest although it helps it is mainly a test of nav and map skills. this is ehy it is important for a nav to be alert at all times during a road rally and NOT to lose his place on the pace notes



Introduction

All manner of events are run under the umbrella title of `rallies', including economy runs and treasure hunts. However, the most popular are simply known as road rallies.

The essence of this type of event is to maintain a time schedule through a series of control points by following route instructions which often put a great emphasis on navigation.



These events take place on normal public roads, almost always at night. All competing cars must be properly taxed, tested and insured.


Major UK Events

No national championship is permitted.
However, most Regional Associations and motor clubs run one or more championships.


Minimum Requirements

Any standard road car.

2 crew members with valid club membership cards.

Ordnance Survey maps.

The driver must be at least 17 years old and must hold a valid RTA Driving Licence.
The navigator must be at least 12 years old.


All these are for British events