SECTION 5: Judging
Judge Requirements:
Depending on the size of the event, organizers and/or clubs should plan staffing their courses according to the needs of the event. Local/Club events can use a wider variety of judging arrangements like small groups, or the next driver in line. WRCCA sanctioned events should have judging arrangements planned prior to their event (team format, volunteer/paid, or judging assignments/schedule). Any group or individual found to be cheating will be disqualified from the competition, and can be disqualified from all sanctioned events if deemed necessary by the WRCCA.
5.1 – Judge Responsibilities: Judges are responsible for watching vehicles while on the course, calling penalties, marking penalties, and keeping time. After the course is completed or time elapses the judge will calculate course score and indicate total on scoresheet and /or driver card.
– 5.1.1 – Judges should call out penalties when they occur.
– 5.1.2 – Judges are responsible for keeping spectators at a safe distance from the course to avoid spectator interference.
5.2 – Judges Per Course: Whenever possible this should be done by at least 2 people per driver. One Judge to call out penalties and one Judge/Scorekeeper, to record penalties, tally maximum penalties, keep time, etc.
5.3 – Spectator Interference: If a spectator accidentally interferes with the vehicle the driver should not be penalized. If a fan intentionally interferes with the vehicle, and significantly changes the outcome to the driver’s advantage then the driver should be penalized appropriately at the discretion of the judge. Intentional spectator interference includes but is not limited to if a fan stops a truck from falling in water, off a cliff, or other obvious hazard to avoid damage.
5.4 – Spotters (Optional): If spotters are permitted by event organizers drivers are responsible for identifying the driver’s spotter. Only designated spotters shall be allowed on course with the driver and judges. All penalties committed by the spotter shall count towards the driver’s total score. (i.e. touches, course modification, and etc.)
5.5 – Stopping after Attempt: Once a driver has finished their attempt at a course, the driver must remove their vehicle from the course as quickly as possible, to allow the next driver to attempt the course. If a driver fails to adhere to the rule and continues to drive on the course, the driver may be subjected to a 50 point DQ for that course.
November 17, 2022