Endurance Trials
Definition:
Endurance Trials take place on a mix of private ground and public road. Navigation among all terrain is an important aspect of the challenge, while speed is only ever a factor on parts which take place on private ground. The standard rules of the road apply for any section which accesses public roads.
How to get a Endurance Trials Licence
Development
Many people use competition in Endurance Trials as a stepping stone to learn the practical skills necessary for rallying. Both driving and navigating are integral parts of Endurance Trials and can be honed for use on rally stages later in your motorsport career.
Medical Requirements
There is no requirement to provide a doctor’s certificate when applying for a Clubman licence. The only time you may be requested to provide a doctor’s certificate is if you answer “Yes” to one of the questions in Section B of the Medical Self-Declaration, or if you were involved in a serious accident before.
Which licence?
Endurance Trials are covered by the Motorsport Ireland Clubman Road licences. In addition to this licence, you must also have a valid road traffice licence.
Licence Grades
Clubman Road
Rally National B or higher
Navigators
Navigators provide an invaluable resource to the driver as they attempt to navigate the twists and turns of the upcoming terrain. For Endurance Trials, anyone who holds a Rally Navigator licence may also act as a navigator here.
There are far fewer restrictions on obtaining a Rally Navigator licence than any of the driving grades. There is no mandatory training day at a rally school, and the medical requirements are much more simple. Most people can obtain this licence quickly and jump right in the car.
Regulations
While accessible in nature, Endurance Trials are held to strict regulations in accordance with Appendix 35 of the Motorsport Ireland Yearbook.
We recommend reading this section of the yearbook and attending an event in person before applying for a licence.