*That's a lot of value for the €200 entry fee!*

WHAT TYPE OF CAR CAN I USE?

Endurance Trials are broken into 7 separate classes. The emphasis is to keep costs down for prospective competitors so you will see many competitors opt for cars such as the Toyota Starlet, Nissan Micra, Fiat Cinquecento, Fiat Sceicento.....whatever can be bought, begged or borrowed from the small ads pages!

The maximum engine size is 1400cc however, there will be competitors with bigger engined cars (Vectras, MX5's, 3 Series Compacts and Ford Escorts for example) - these cars are not permitted to be classified in the overall results but will compete for their own class and more importantly they will have a great day's craic!

The classes are:

• Class 1A: Cars built to Endurance Specification up to 1000cc
• Class 1B: Cars built to Endurance Specification between 1001cc and 1400cc
• Class 2: Navigation Trial cars up to 1400 c.c.
• Class 3: Navigation Trial cars from 1401 to 2000 c.c.
• Class 4: Front Wheel Drive Retro type cars.
• Class 5: Rear Wheel Drive Retro type cars.
• Class 6: All MX5 Cars

There are a few basic Safety Modifications required to each competing car. The below is a basic list. Please see Appendix 35 of the MI Yearbook for more information.

• A reflective red warning triangle, first aid kit, tow rope and SOS/OK board must be carrried
• Hi-Vis jackets for both crew members must be carried.
• Full safety harnesses are mandatory for all competing cars. These can be of four point ‘Clubman’ type or the quick release ‘Aircraft’ harnesses.
• Front windscreen of laminated glass.
• Mud-flaps for all four wheels.

WHAT DO I NEED TO COMPETE

• You will need a Motorsport Ireland Road National B licence (for Drivers) and a Rally Navigator licence (for Navigators). These are available from as little as €40 for a first time competitor. The form can be downloaded from the Motorsport Ireland website at  http://www.motorsportireland.com/Standard-Forms/Competitors.aspx
• The Driver will need to have a valid Road Licence as you will have to travel on the public road (while obeying the rules of the road!) to get between the competitive selectives. Note-all drivers must be IRDS/BRDS registered or no start - no exceptions to this rule.
• Drivers will need to be on the Irish/British Rally Drivers Scheme (IRDS/BRDS) database. This is to ensure that you have third party road insurance cover for the non-competitive elements of the event.
• You should familiarise youself with the rules of Endurance Trials which are in Appendix 35 of the Motorsport Ireland Yearbook (available on www.motorsportireland.com)
• You need to submit an entry for the event. Entry forms are on the ALMC Website and cost €200. Entries are flowing in already so don't delay!! The max number of starters is strictly limited to 50 crews.

Still not convinced? Here's some action from the Monaghan Endurance Trial!