Dirt Nationals is affiliated with NORA Motorsport, and all of our events run under their official 4×4 Speed Regulations. These are the baseline rules that ensure all vehicles and competitors meet the highest standards of safety and fairness.
We also have additional Dirt Nationals requirements designed specifically for our style of racing and the terrain we tackle. These cover everything from racewear and vehicle safety to on-site conduct and racing etiquette.
On top of NORA Motorsport’s regulations, you must have:
Full race suit (FIA/SFI approved – see spec list below)
Helmet to FIA or Snell SA2015/SA2020 standard (no MX helmets)
Frontal head restraint only (NecksGen, HANS, Simpson – no foam doughnuts)
Fireproof gloves
Shatterproof eye protection (visor, goggles, or safety glasses)
Webbing cutter in the vehicle
Approved Racewear Specs:
Fire Suit: FIA 8856-2018 / FIA 8856-2000 / FIA 1986 Standard / SFI 3.2A/5 / SFI 3.4/5 / SFI 3.2A/1 with fireproof underwear
Helmets: FIA 8860-2004 / FIA 8860-2010 / FIA 8859-2015 / Snell SA2015 or SA2020
We run hard, competitive racing – but it’s not a free-for-all.
No intentional contact – aggressive driving that causes avoidable damage or danger will be penalised.
Overtaking – slower vehicles must make room where safe to do so.
Course cutting –
1st offence: lose current lap
2nd offence: lose the day’s session
Recovery during race – if you are recovered to the pits, you lose your current lap.
Race vehicles must not be driven outside race hours.
Engines off by 10pm (unless essential repairs – let officials know).
Generators off by 10pm including silent suitcase type.
Walking pace only in all vehicles on-site.
Pit ATVs permitted for team use only (walking pace, helmets required).
No motorbikes in pits or camping areas.
Keep noise reasonable – silencers required.
A valid current-year NORA Motorsport 4×4 Speed licence is required for both driver and co-driver.
Covers: Dirt Nationals classes.
One-event licences available at sign-on for both driver & co-driver.
