2018 Rules and Bulletins Reference
The following rules and bulletins have been superseded by the 2019 rules. They are included below as a historical reference, but may not be used for current competition.
For the current ARA rulebook and bulletins, go to
americanrallyassociation.org/rulesandbulletins
REFERENCE ONLY: 2018 Competition Documents
2018 General Competition Rules
This document details the General Competition Rules (GCRs) for all events sanctioned by the American Rally Association in 2018. These rules define the regulations for competitors at ARA Stage Rally events. These rules define the roles of Stewards and cover Terminology, Organization of Events with respect to teams, Competitor Behavior and Sportsmanship, Event Officials, Penalties, and the Inquiry/Appeals Process among other subjects.
2018 Rally Competition Rules
This document lays out the Rally Competition Rules (RCRs) for all American Rally Association sanctioned events in 2018. These regulations define the responsibilities of Stage Rally events in their event set up and organization. It includes details on route setup and execution, registration for competitors and service crew, event net control, route book presentation, timing and scoring, and general administration of an ARA event, among other subjects.
2018 Side-By-Side Rules
This document lays out Side-By-Side vehicles, also known as UTV or SXS, general construction and safety rules for the 2018 ARA season. The 2018 Side-By-Side rules outline general build guidelines for competitors and also define build requirements for the Pro Stock and Pro Modified SXS classes. These two classes are analogous to the Open and Limited classes in cars, with Pro Stock limiting the type and amount of modification allowed to a vehicle and Pro Modified allowing more customization.
REFRENCE ONLY: 2018 ARA Bulletins
2018 Vehicle Identification Standard
Bulletin 2018 - 2
3-27-2018
This document details the proper placement and application of ARA "Visual Package" number backers and series graphics. These items must appear on all ARA competition vehicles. Proper placement of the Visual Package on a vehicle insures accurate identification and scoring of competition vehicles.
Miscellaneous Changes to the Rally Competition Rules
Bulletin 2018 - 10
01-16-2019
This bulletin updates several items in the Rally Competition Rules (RCRs).
Competitors are advised that the ARA 2018 Rules and their Bulletins remain in effect until superseded by an updated set. The 2019 Rules are expected shortly and will consist of the 2018 rules, integration of the 2018 Bulletins, editing into a clean format and minor revisions with no expected impact.