Motorsport UK has published a new set of National Competition Rules changes affecting competitors, organisers, officials, volunteers and clubs from the 2027 season.
The governing body announced the Board-approved updates on 12 October 2026. They span circuit racing, rallycross, rally, cross country, autotest and autosolo, with further changes involving licences, medical requirements and event procedures.
Safety and officials requirements form part of the package
Motorsport UK highlighted revised requirements for race marshals and changes to Safety Car and race-stoppage procedures. It also identified new opportunities for younger Cross Country competitors and updated eligibility provisions in Autotest and Autosolo.
The announcement is a summary rather than a substitute for the operative rule text. Clubs, teams and event suppliers will need to assess the relevant chapters and effective dates before changing procedures, staffing or vehicle preparation.
One separately highlighted requirement takes effect on 1 January 2027: competitors in relevant Race, Stage Rally and Rallycross events will need an Impact Data Recorder fitted to their vehicle. Motorsport UK says the devices are available to pre-order, but its announcement does not provide a total compliance cost for the affected field.
Operational impact extends beyond competitors
Changes to marshal requirements, stoppage procedures and medical provisions can affect event planning, briefing material, volunteer allocation and organiser documentation. The commercial impact will vary by discipline and cannot be calculated from the announcement alone.
MRI has not presented the headline summary as a complete legal interpretation. Participants remain responsible for checking the latest National Competition Rules, discipline-specific chapters and any subsequent bulletins issued by Motorsport UK.
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