SECTION 8. Registration. Federation registration rules are as follows:

(a) Registration will be held before the race. At the close of registration, the drawing of numbers to establish the racing order shall take place. Once the lots have been drawn and a running order established, no further registrants will be accepted (for more details, please see Rule 3, Section 13). Only registered drivers may race.

(b) The organizers and race officials reserve the right to refuse to register anyone they feel should not be allowed to race. Registration as a race driver is a privilege, not a right, and may be withdrawn by the organizers anytime during the race. No reason need be given and refunds are not to be expected. A very strict code of behaviour will be implemented and all racers and crew are expected to cooperate.

(c) A registration fee must be paid. The fee for non-federated racers is at least twice that which NAsFOR members are charged. The exact amounts for these are to be determined by the race organizers. As stated earlier, should there be a problem with a racer, the officials are not obliged to refund the registration fee.

(d) All registrants must sign a waiver absolving the organizers of any responsibility for injury to health or damage to property because of the race. This waiver also frees the organizers from any legal criminal or civil cases.

(e) Only one driver per vehicle. Different drivers cannot register to use the same vehicle.

(f) Drivers who wish to use more than one vehicle will have to register and pay anew for each vehicle they wish to run. This is subject to the approval of the race officials given time constraints.

(g) Swapping to a different set of tires does not turn the race vehicle into “another race vehicle” thus qualifying another driver to register to run in the same vehicle but with different tires. Rule 1, Sec. 3 cannot be used as an argument for multiple drivers for one vehicle.

(h) Registration is non-transferable.

(i) Registration by proxy is not allowed. The waiver forms must be signed personally in front of the race officials.

(j) A driver is allowed up to two crew members (please see Section 10 for their roles). These two people who will serve as crew must be also registered by the driver as part of the driver’s registration.

(k) No fee will be paid by crew but a similar waiver of claims versus the race organizers and officials must be signed by the crew.


(l) Crew members registration by proxy is not allowed as the waivers must be signed personally by the crew in front of the officials.

(m) Crew registration is non-transferable.



SECTION 9. The role of the driver and his crew members. – Each race driver is allowed up to two crew members. The roles of driver and his crew are as follows:

(a) The driver is solely responsible for the operation of the vehicle. Crew members are not allowed to drive the vehicle. Doing so results in a DNF.

(b) Traditionally, one crew member riders beside the driver as a navigator, while another is outside the vehicle as a spotter. Crew may be deployed differently (as both spotters, or as both navigators, or one each). A driver may also choose to have only one or even no crew member. Nevertheless, the following rules shall be in effect:

(c) All occupants of the vehicle must use three- or four-point race seatbelt harnesses while the vehicle is in motion. Should anyone mount, enter and sit in a stopped vehicle, he is required to put on the seatbelt before the vehicle can resume movement. Failure to do so is an instant DNF.

(d) The navigator can dismount the vehicle as long as it is not moving. He now becomes a spotter.

(e) A spotter can mount and sit in a vehicle when it is stopped. He then becomes a navigator. As stated earlier, he must put on the seatbelt before the vehicle can continue. Failure to do so will result in an instant DNF.
(f) Removing a seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion results in an instant DNF.

(g) The driver may also dismount the vehicle as long as it is stopped. This way, he can assist in the recovery efforts of his crew members. Upon re-mounting the vehicle, the driver must put on his seatbelt before driving off. This is very important, and failure to comply results in an instant DNF.

(k) Drivers and navigators must use a US DOT approved motor sports helmets. Motorcycle helmets are ok. Bicycle helmets, combat helmets, construction hard hats, football helmets and miner’s helmets are NOT allowed.

(h) Spotters and navigators are supposed to help the driver pick the best line to clear an obstacle. They are the only ones who are allowed to give advice to the driver. Receiving guidance, advice, line-spotting, or coaching from others than the assigned two-man crew will result in a DNF.

(i) Spotters and navigators are also supposed to help a driver recover a vehicle in case it gets stuck. Outside assistance from anyone other than his crew will result in a DNF for the driver.

(j) Spotters may position themselves anywhere on the track so that they can help the driver. They may run alongside the vehicle, or may pre-position themselves at some vantage point.

(k) Should a driver begin a run with a navigator, and should said navigator dismount during the run (and become a spotter), it is not necessary for the navigator/spotter to re-mount before the end of the run. What is necessary is that all safety rules regarding helmet, seatbelts, mounting and dismounting while not in motion be followed.

SECTION 10. Recovery – Recovery skills and teamwork are often the key to a successful run. Driver and crew are expected to work together as a cohesive team, practicing safe recovery skills and using the tools that they have brought, in order to effectively recover their stuck vehicle. During recovery, all racers must observe the following rules:

(a) Self-recovery is an absolute must. Towing by other vehicles is not allowed. See Rule 2, Section 11 regarding towing while winching. This too is not allowed.

(b) Only a driver and his crew members are allowed to recover the vehicle. Outside assistance from people other than the registered crew members, whether the giving of advice or actual physical help, will result in a DNF for the driver.

(c) Blatantly unsafe recovery practices by driver or crew may result in a DNF. This is for the race officials to decide.

(d) Driver and crew may use anything that they have carried in the race vehicle for recovery purposes (and only these items – outside items are not allowed). Examples of commonly carried items are jacks, spare tires, tire wrenches, tools, ropes, tow straps, clevises, d-rings, snatch blocks, steel matting, land anchors, etc.

(e) All items carried in the race vehicle must be safely strapped down in the vehicle before the run is started, and must be securely strapped down while the vehicle is in motion throughout the run. This is subject to the scrutineering by the race officials who may DNS or DNF racer for non-compliance, as the situation warrants.

(f) Should any items carried in the race vehicle come loose at any time during the run, the vehicle must be stopped and all loose items must be safely stowed before the run can resume. Not stopping to secure loose items will result in a DNF.

(g) If any items are used for recovery or any other purpose, they must be placed back into the vehicle and safely secured before the vehicle can continue to run. Items cannot be left behind. Items cannot be left with a spotter to lug around. Not following these rules will result in a DNF.

(h) Items other than those carried and safely secured within the vehicle may not be used at any time during the run. Outsiders are not allowed to hand the crew anything to use for recovery or repair. Driver and crew are prohibited from going off to pick up tools or items that they need. For an item to be used, it must have been carried and safely stowed in the vehicle. Not following these rules will result in a DNF.

(i) Items may not be pre-positioned inside the track in anticipation of their use during the run, if these were not properly in the vehicle when the run was started. Not following this rule will result in a DNF.