Rules and Bulletins
2023 RTR, RCR and GCR
ARA Bulletins (Pre-2022)
2019 General Competition Rules
This document details the General Competition Rules (GCRs) for all events sanctioned by the American Rally Association in 2019. These rules define the regulations for competitors at ARA Stage Rally events. They also 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.
2019 Rally Competition Rules
This document lays out the Rally Competition Rules (RCRs) for all American Rally Association sanctioned events in 2019. 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.
ARA Past ARA Documents
ARA Side by Side Rules Updates
Bulletin 2019 - 4
4-22-2019
Competitors are advised that the 2018 ARA Side by Side Rules remain in effect as amended by any Bulletins and until superseded by an updated set. The 2019 ARA Side by Side Rules are undergoing final edits and are expected shortly. The following rule changes to the 2018 ARA Side by Side Rules go into effect 5-1-2019 unless otherwise indicated.
ARA Side-by-Side Championship
Bulletin 2019 - 5
4-22-2019
The 2019 ARA Side-by-Side Championship will consist of the following National and Regional Events: Olympus Rally, Idaho Rally International, Rally Colorado, Ojibwe Forests Rally, STPR, Tour de Forest Rally.
SxS Championship events run concurrent with National or Regional Championship events and will consist of one or two days of stages depending on local UTV regulations and the stages layout. Trailering may be required in some transits. See the event’s Supplemental Regulations for event-specific details.