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Open Class (Non-Championship Class)
Rules and Handicap Scoring System
This is an open class to accommodate all types of 4x4 vehicles as well as Two-Wheel Drive buggies.
Differentiation between the various vehicle types and modifications will be done by means of a handicap scoring system. The handicap for a specific vehicle will be determined at scrutineering. The handicap will be added to the competitors overall score for the day.
The basic guideline for the handicap scoring system will be:
| Axles |
2x4 |
+200 |
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No Diff lock/LS |
+50 |
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1 Diff lock/LS |
0 |
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2ndDiff lock/LS/Traction Control |
-50 |
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Steer able rear |
-50 |
| Body |
Shortened |
-50 |
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DIY (Non-Standard) |
-100 |
| Wheel Travel |
Center of hub to bottom of wheel arch > 590mm |
-50 |
| Suspension |
Leaf springs |
0 |
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Coil Springs front Axle |
-25 |
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Coil Springs rear Axle |
-25 |
| Tyre Size |
≤ 31” |
+50 |
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>31” but < 35” |
0 |
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≥ 35” |
-50 |
| Fiddle/split brakes |
1 axle |
-25 |
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| 2ndaxle |
-25 |
| Body leveling |
Hydraulic or Pneumatic |
-50 |
Only differentials from lightweight standard production vehicles (below 3500kg GVM) may be used.
The vehicle must have factory fitted roll over protection (hard top) or alternatively be fitted with a roll bar in the case of a bakkie or soft-top. A bracing cross in the roll bar is highly recommended but is not compulsory.
This class will also make use of up to 8 (eight) bonus obstacles, which will have a maximum score of 100 points.
Only drivers with a handicap of -100 (minus one hundred) or more are allowed to do the bonus obstacles.
- Before the start of an obstacle, these drivers must nominate which route (Bonus or Standard) he wants to drive and communicate this to the marshals.
- By default, the bonus route will be selected.
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