SORRA Driver Training / KHANACROSS Round 4
5th September 2026 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 1.
The Event will be conducted under the FIA International Sporting Code including Appendices; the National Competition Rules (NCR) of Motorsport Australia, the Motorsport Australia Khanacross Standing Regulations and the Motorsport Australia Passenger in Vehicle Guidelines; these Supplementary Regulations and any further Supplementary Regulations which may be issued. This Event will be conducted held in accordance with Motorsport Australia’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Integrity Policies, Legal Policies, Risk Management Policies, Safety 1st Framework and any other relevant Policy.
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ORGANISING CLUB: Sydney Off Road Racing Association Inc. The Event is authorized by Motorsport Australia Permit No. 226/0509/01
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NAME OF EVENT: SORRA KHANACROSS 2026 ROUND 4
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TYPE OF EVENT: CLUB KHANACROSS
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DATE: 5th September 2026
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VENUE: COLO PARK, Lot 5308 Putty Road, Colo Heights.
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TYPE OF SURFACE: Dirt and sand.
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PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS
8.1 Clerk of the Course 8.2 Secretary of the Event: 8.3 Chief Scrutineer: 8.4 Compliance Checker:
Paul Kilpinen-Hughes Paul Kilpinen-Hughes Ian Irons N/A Safety Event Package in use
9. The Motorsport Australia permit will be displayed at the start of the event at HQ.
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The competition is conducted on unsealed surfaces and involving a series of timed tests on various layouts. Each course shall be designed to test the acceleration, braking and general maneuverability of the vehicle and the skill and judgement of the driver. No straight section of a course shall exceed 100 meters in length without a turn of at least 90°. The course for each test shall be clearly marked. (Marked by the appropriate use of arrows and/or direction markers). Khanacross participants must hold a current and valid Motorsport Australia Speed/Speed Junior, or higher license and be a current member of a Motorsport Australia-affiliated club.
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INVITATION: Driver Training Open to anyone 12yrs and up, with little to no experience. Khanacross To all NSW Affiliated Motorsport Australia Club Members. All Entrants are asked to bring along a friend or family member to help with timing or canteen duties if possible.
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ENTRY DETAILS: Entries open on the publication of these Regulations. Entries close 6pm Friday 4th September 2026 The Organizers may refuse any entry in accordance with NCR. Entry form can be found @ https://www.sorra.com.au/ On line entry via the Motorsport Australia portal is also available. E-mail to: paul.pakh@gmail.com E-mailed Entries accepted to 6pm Friday 4th September 2026
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ENTRY FEES:
Driver Training is Free Khanacross o o o
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JUNIORS $40.00 includes Lunch ADULTS $70.00 includes Lunch SORRA Club Membership – Individual $45.00 Family Membership $65.00 PAYMENT of FEES: (a) Direct Deposit Details: Bank Name: Westpac Details BSB: 032 388 Account No: 126860 Account Name: Sydney Off Road Racing Association (No abbreviations accepted by WESTPAC e.g. SORRA) PRINT a copy of transaction receipt and attach to your entry form. (b) Payment by Cheque / Money Order: Payable to: Sydney Off Road Racing Association. (No abbreviations accepted by WESTPAC e.g. SORRA) (c) Cash Payments at the Event Please ensure you have correct amount, as petty cash can be short of change.
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MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMPETITORS: Driver Training 10, Khanacross 40
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MAXIMUM ENTRIES per VEHICLE: Two (2) to avoid previous lengthy delays. MINIMUM AGE: 12 years Junior Competitors (12 – 18 years) can compete from the age of 12 . It is recommended that juniors should build up some experience (driver training) before attempting Khanacross.
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DRIVERS / INSTRUCTORS / PASSENGERS / VEHICLES Drivers: Khanacross Must hold a current and valid Motorsport Australia Speed License or higher. Drivers 12 and 13 years of age must be accompanied by an experienced Instructor, as approved by the Clerk of the Course. “It is recommended that juniors should build up some experience in driver training events before attempting Khanacross.” No Driver shall enter a Khanacross in more than one car, unless approved by the Clerk of the Course. All drivers MUST sign the Competitor Sign on Sheet and attend the Competitor Briefing. This Event will have Instructors in vehicles. Instructors: Driver Training – Over 18 and hold an Australian Drivers Licence Khanacross This Event will have Instructors in vehicles for beginners only. Must be over 18 and hold a Motorsport Australia Licence. All instructors MUST sign the Official Sign On Sheet. Passengers:
An inexperienced driver (either junior or adult) may carry an experienced passenger, for the purpose of instruction and guidance at club level. Refer to Motorsport Australia Khanacross Standing Regulations. All Passengers MUST sign the Official Sign On Sheet and Passenger in Vehicle Disclaimer.
Vehicles: SORRA CLUB CARS – For Driver Training Only. Private Cars: - Khanacross Announce your name to the official at the beginning of each stage. This will be for easy recognition for Officials and Timekeeper. 19.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 19.1 All competing vehicles shall be scrutineered for safety and eligibility before start of the Event, including any convoy run. Particular attention paid to brakes, steering and tires. Rally tires are allowed. 19.2 The Clerk of the Course shall rule on the acceptability of any vehicle to compete in the Event and on the class in which it shall compete. Acceptable standards of presentation and condition must be met.
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19.3 A driver whose vehicle has broken down may use a replacement vehicle, provided the consent of the Clerk of the Course has first been obtained. The replacement vehicle must be scrutineered, should preferably be in the same class as the original vehicle, and must be used for the remainder of the competition. 19.4 At least a three-point seat belt, properly adjusted, must be worn whilst competing. 19.5 All vehicles must have a battery marker (blue triangle). 19.6 Be fitted with a fire extinguisher, compliant with the requirements of a HandHeld Extinguisher within Technical Appendix Schedule H of the Motorsport Australia Manual (Minimum 900g Capacity AS1841). 20.
APPAREL: Driver Training and Khanacross 20.1 Drivers to wear neck to wrist to ankle clothing must be worn and suitable and appropriate footwear (No thongs or sandals) whilst competing. Khanacross •
Motorsport Australia approved helmet and apparel, compliant with Technical Appendix Schedule D of the Motorsport Australia Manual.
20.2 Goggles or a helmet with visor (to AS1609-981) must be worn in all open cars and in closed cars which have a windscreen removed. 21. CLASSES and CATEGORY: A 0 - 1300cc B 1301cc to 1600cc C 1601cc to 2000cc D 2001cc to 3000cc E 3001cc and over
F 2WD Specials (Non Production ) G 4WD Production Vehicles eg, Rodeo, Prado etc. H SXS Vehicles MP Modified 2WD & 4WD Production Vehicles
The above classes will be sub-divided into ADULTS and JUNIORS, Turbo and NA. 22.
SCRUTINY: Scrutineers will conduct safety checks to ensure vehicles are compliant. Scrutineering will take place between 11am to 11:45am on Sat 5th September 2026. All vehicles must comply with Technical Appendix Schedule A and Group 4K of the Motorsport Australia Manual.
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DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: KHANACROSS NOTE: all paperwork MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED, SIGNED AND SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE EVENT. 1 Entry Form. Entries from Competitors under 18 years of age must be counter signed/consented to, by Parent/Guardian. 2 Motorsport Australia Speed License (or higher) competition License. With Motorsport Australia licences starting from $165, and $40 for juniors (1217yrs), you can enjoy motorsport in a low-cost and safe environment. Bring your own road or race car to the hundreds of Motorsport Australia Come & Try Day events happening most weekends across the nation. https://www.motorsport.org.au/licence. Click on the speed tab. 3 Club Membership of a Motorsport Australia Affiliated Car Club. 4 Instructors proof of Current Civil Driver Licence. 5 Juniors - Proof of Date of Birth e.g. Birth Certificate, school ID card or similar.
24. COMPULSORY DRIVER’S BRIEFING: 12.00 pm Saturday at Event Headquarters followed by reconnaissance of tests and then commencing the first test. 25. CONVOY RUN 12.20 pm – Convoy Run of tests will be led by Clerk of the Course or an official appointed by the Clerk of the Course. 26.
TESTS: Three attempts at each test. Each test shall be designed to test the acceleration, braking and general maneuverability of their vehicle and the skill and the judgement of the driver. Tests finishing time is approximately 5pm.
27. TIMING: The object of the competition is for each driver to complete all tests of the program in the prescribed manner, in the shortest possible time, without incurring penalties. Penalties shall be determined in accordance with the Khanacross Regulations. Timing will be by hand held stop watches or phones and recorded on timing sheets. Timing shall be to 0.01 of a second and recorded. 28.
PROTESTS: Protests, if any, must be lodged in accordance with the NCR.
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POSTPONEMENT or CANCELLATION of COMPETITION: The Organiser reserves the right to postpone or cancel the Event in accordance with the NCR.
30. INSRUANCE: Certain public, property, professional indemnity, and personal accident insurance is provided by Motorsport Australia.
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31. Integrity Smoking Including e-cigarettes and vaping, and any naked flame is prohibited within (3) metres of any refuelling or defueling operation or within the paddock. Motorsport Australia’s National Integrity Framework and relevant Integrity Policies, including the Australian Anti-Doping Policy, Illicit Drugs in Sport (Safety Testing) Policy, and the Alcohol Policy apply to any activity sanctioned by Motorsport Australia. Any Participant including the holder of a Motorsport Australia Licence (or a Licence issued by another ASN) may be tested for the presence of alcohol, any drug or other banned substance. In addition to any penalty imposed by Motorsport Australia, a further penalty/s may be applied by Sport Integrity Australia. These Supplementary Regulation serve as the required 24 hour notice to all Competitors, Crew and Officials that testing may occur. 32. PRIZES: i. Will be determined by fastest times recorded by handheld stopwatches after penalties are deducted. ii. Penalties shall be determined in accordance with the Khanacross Regulations. iii. Prizes will be given for up to 1st, 2nd & 3rd depending on number entered for the following: Juniors in each class Adults in each class iv. Trophy presentation will be at the next event prior to Drivers Breifing. 33.
FUEL: Refueling to be carried out in the designated fuel area. No fuel is available to purchase at venue, so bring your own.
SCHEDULE Driver Training
9am to 11am
Documentation and Scrutiny
11.00am to 11.45am
Drivers Briefing
12.00pm
Reconnaissance followed by Tests (3x each Test)
12.20pm
Finish
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Approx. 5.00pm