OPENROD RULES 2025
(updated 12/25)
The KOOR OPENROD championship is promoted by
Kent Outlaw Oval Racing (KOOR) and is organised by
Lydden Hill Drivers Club LTD (LHDC LTD) and licenced
with NORA92(NORA MOTORSPORT) and together they
will run race meetings on the oval circuit at Lydden Hill
Race Circuit (LHRC).
Neither LHDC LTD, KOOR, LHRC or any company or
organisation connected to the event or any of their
respective employees, agents or assistants, shall be liable
for any injury, loss, damage, claims, costs, expenses or
demands suffered directly or indirectly by a participant as
a consequence of their attendance at or participation in
the racing activity, excluding any relevant person’s liability
for personal injury or death caused by its negligence.
Motorsport can be dangerous and whilst LHDC LTD,
KOOR and LHRC will take all reasonable precautions,
accidents can occur. By entering this race event, you
acknowledge this and confirm that you understand the
nature of the activity and attend the event at your own
risk.
The event does not provide any personal accident or
motor vehicle insurance as part of your entry agreement
and the organisers strongly recommend that appropriate
insurance is purchased from an insurance company that
provides policies for racing activities.
COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY
Entrants must be fully paid-up members of KOOR,must
hold a valid DVLA and a current NORA92 licence.
Competitors must be at least 17 years of age and any
competitor under the age of 18 must give written consent
from a parent or guardian.
Applications for registrations must be done via KOOR
Membership Form
By signing up as a KOOR member the competitor
confirms they have read, understood and will abide by
KOOR rules at all times.
Competitors will enter each round via KOOR and once
paid they will then receive a sign-on link for the LHDC LTD
online system which they must complete prior to each
meeting. On the day of the event they must check-in and
present their licence in race admin to receive their sign-on
wristband.
Once drivers have completed their online sign-on process
they will be sent a E-ticket to give them access to the
circuit. Each driver will get one ticket and all guests and
team members must purchase tickets via
www.lyddenhill.co.uk
When completing the online signing on procedure, the
competitor must read and understand the briefing although
there will be a second compulsory verbal briefing on the
day of the event. Every competitor that attends the briefing
will receive a briefing wristband.
Competitors will only be allowed to compete if they have
both their sign on wristband and briefing wristband. Any
tampering or swapping of the wristbands will result in
exclusion from the event.
Competitors must be medically fit and make organisers
aware of any medical conditions or allergies during the
sign on process or during the event if their medical
condition changes. Competitors must not be under the
influence of alcohol or taking any drugs (whether
prescribed or otherwise) that may impair their ability to
take part.
Competitors must ensure they are wearing the correct
safety clothing as outlined in the KOOR rules which
includes a suitable helmet along with fire retardant race
suit, gloves and balaclava. If the car has had the
windscreen removed, the competitor must be wearing
sufficient eye protection. Neck supports are strongly
recommended.
Participants must wear any corrective eyewear which is
required for driving. Persons who are pregnant are not
permitted to participate.
Passengers are not permitted.
PADDOCK
Competitors must follow the instructions of the paddock
marshals at all times and abide by the 10mph speed limit.
Each car must have a ground sheet and an in-date fire
extinguisher within their paddock area. Competitors are
reminded to keep their paddock area clean and use the
bins provided.
Once you are parked by the paddock marshal, please
ensure you make yourself aware of the nearest fire
extinguisher point. If you are unsure, please ask a
paddock marshal.
Electric hook-ups are available on a first come first serve
basis and cards can be purchased from the catering unit.
Paddock bikes or other forms of unlicensed motorised
transport are not permitted on site.
Waste oil must be disposed of in the receptacle located at
the back of the paddock and tyres must be taken off site.
SCORING, AWARDS AND GRIDS
Grids will be decided and points will be awarded by
KOOR. Any queries must be raised with them directly.
FORMAT AND STARTS
The format of the day may differ for each event and will
therefore be advised at the drivers briefing.
Rolling starts will be used for all races and you will be
gridded in the assembly area.
PENALTIES
KOOR reserves the right to give penalties for a breach of
their rules and regulations including track limits, eligibility,
gaining an unfair advantage.
LHDC LTD reserves the right to exclude any driver for any
un-sportsmanlike behaviour including contact on track,
threatening or abusive behaviour towards anyone on site
or damage to the venue or facilities.
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
Any fwd or rwd car.
Petrol engine 1600cc and larger
Hybrid or Electric cars are not permitted.
NOISE
The noise limit for Lydden Hill is 100dB static and will be
tested at a steady 5000rpm.
A fully functional, and accurate rev counter is a
requirement for noise testing, vehicles without a rev
counter will automatically fail static noise testing and won’t
be permitted on the circuit until remedial action has been
taken.
Cars will not be permitted to race unless they pass the
static noise test.
Noise is monitored throughout the event through the use
of ‘drive by’ and circuit perimeter monitoring. Any
excessively noisy vehicle will be black flagged and
removed from the track until corrective action has been
taken. If the vehicle fails to meet the noise test
requirements and the driver is no longer able to participate
in the event, KOOR will not be liable for providing a
refund. The same applies if the vehicle suffers mechanical
issues and limits or prevents participation.
BODY WORK
Body work must be securely fastened, with sufficient clips
or pins fitted to bonnet and boot. Bodywork should be kept
to a good condition and there must be no dangerous sharp
edges or projections caused by rust, corrosion or damage
which is dangerous to others including drivers, marshals
and recovery staff.
Bumpers must be securely fitted with additional fittings if
required. Arches may be modified or extended but must
be safe and secure. External paintwork should look tidy.
The interior must be fully removed but the dashboard can
remain, airbags must be removed.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
Any engine may be fitted to the car with engine
modifications, turbos and superchargers and ecu
modifications allowed.
Any gearbox is allowed
Limited slip diffs or welded diffs are allowed
BRAKES
Brakes can remain standard or can be uprated, bias
braking is allowed but brakes must work on all 4 wheels.
SUSPENSION
Suspension is open to any modification
WHEELS AND TYRES
All wheels fitted must be compatible with your vehicle, as
specified by the manufacture. Wheels must have the
correct PCD, offset, centre bore, diameter and stud hole
diameter as stated by the original manufacturer of the
vehicle, or the original manufacturer of the axle/hub fitted.
The driver is entirely responsible for ensuring wheels are
fitted correctly, that wheel bolts/nuts are adequately
fastened taking into account the manufacturer
recommendations of the wheel & vehicle. The owner will
be responsible for any damage caused by unsafe
modification to the wheels.
Wheel spacers are allowed, they must be of a high-quality
and sourced from a known and proven manufacturer.
Stacking of wheel spacers is prohibited.
LIGHTS, WINDSCREEN AND GLASS.
All lights can remain and brake lights must be operational.
Windscreen and standard fitted glass can remain.
NUMBERS
Your racing number must be displayed clearly on both
sides and front of the car.
SEATS, HARNESSES AND ROLLCAGE
Must have a certified race seat securely bolted to the floor.
This must be accompanied by a minimum of 5 point 3 inch
harness. It is strongly recommended that neither the seat
or the harness are any more than 3 years old.
Where new mounting points are created in the vehicle,
they should each be reinforced with steel counter plates.
It is strongly recommended that Motorsport UK
recommendations are followed for the installation of your
harness – see K2.1 to K2.1.11 in the 2023 Motorsport UK
yearbook available online.
Regular checks and maintenance should be performed
throughout the life of the harness and seat to ensure it
remains in a good and safe condition.
Cars must be fitted with a towing strap to the front and
back of the car along with a window net on the drivers
side. Tow straps must be securely fastened and rated for
the weight required to tow your vehicles. Wire towing eyes
are strongly recommended.
Steering wheels may be removable.
Cars must be fitted with a suitable roll cage. It is strongly
recommended that cars are fitted with a 6 point tube cage.
All welding should be of the highest possible quality with
full penetration and preferably using a gas shielded arc.
Minimum dimensions of material used should be 1
1/2×10swg
It is strongly recommend that Motorsport UK
recommendations are followed for the installation of your
roll cage – See K1 to K1.8 in the 2023 Motorsport UK year
book available online.
BATTERY
Battery may remain in standard location, if relocated must
be in a securely fitted in a suitable box. A battery isolator
switch must be fitted to the outside of the car and clearly
marked.
FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system (including pump and tank) may remain as
standard although must have no more than ¼ tank at the
start of each race. If the tank and/or pump has been
relocated it must be a purpose built certified tank and/or
pump which must be enclosed in a secure fireproof box.
The tank overflow must be fitted with a non return valve
and fuel lines must be metal with an in line cut off valve
fitted and clearly marked with on/off.
Storage of fuel is limited to 25l per vehicle and must be
stored in suitable receptacle