Category: FAQ.
How do I join the site?

Joining the new site is pretty easy. To be able to add articles and pictures you need to prove that you are genuine member of the club, if you add a comment to the end of this post then we can verify your email addresss and then add you as a user. We are […]

Vehicle Recovery

Please make sure that front and rear towing points on vehicles are adequate enough to enable recovery to take place safely. Many members are relying on factory fitted towing eyes and we have found that, particularly with the smaller vehicles, e.g. Suzuki’s, these are proving not to be anywhere near strong enough for winching […]

Scrutineering Requirements

Scrutineering takes place at all of our events, and we require that your vehicle meets at least the following: Drivers of vehicles without screens are required to have suitable eye protection (safety glasses / goggles etc) **NO EYE PROTECTION , NO DRIVING** Front and rear tow points (suitable for removing a stuck vehicle, factory […]

Minimum Driving Age

With the change to the permits that we now have to apply fo,r the minimum age for driving is now 14. However, parental consent is required and a form MUST be signed at the signing on point. Should another person be asked to accompany your child in a vehicle you MUST advise the Event […]

Joining Information

Here are the details for joining Spondon & District Off Road Club: Membership runs from September to September New Member: fee is set at £2 per month ( maximum £24, payable in advance) until the following September. From March 2007 ALL member drivers pay £15 per day driving fee at all club events. Non […]

Day Pass Drivers

With immediate effect Day Pass Driver fees will increase to £25 per day. We feel that this will only bring those to our events who are serious about driving and not just coming along to mess around and then leave. In the past a small minority of day pass drivers have caused problems at […]

Children at Events

Whilst children are welcome at all our events, please be aware that vehicle movements could present a danger to them. We would advise that members’ children wear fluorescent / safety bibs at all times when at events. Orange bibs are available from Club Secretary Trevor Harrison for £3 each. A limited number are taken […]

Refuelling Area

Please ensure that you use the dedicated refuelling area that is available at each event. This is for the safety of everyone, and we would also ask that all signs are observed, particularly ‘No Smoking’ whilst handling fuel! It would be preferable to have a second person available to stand by with a fire […]