Winch question.

[underdog75]

I apologize if this is covered somewhere but I can't find the answer. If a vehicle is not equipped with a winch or it doesn't function, what is the penalty for having another vehicle winch a competitor over an obstacle. This occurred at a recent event where there was an obstacle no driver could make without winching. One driver didn't have a winch do I winched him. What penalty should be incurred. Is it the same +2 or something else.

Thanks in advance for a reply.

Underdog

[hotwheels000]

+10 assisted winch/recovery,it would also apply to an assisted tow with a strap.

Winching: (+2 pts each) A winch penalty will be assessed every time the winch cable is connected for a pull. If the winch line comes unhooked during a pull, or a 2nd attachment is needed, another penalty will be assessed. If at any time during the process of removing recovery tools and/or winch line from vehicle, the vehicle is moved by any force other than it's winch or it's own power, a touch penalty will be assessed and the vehicle repositioned to the last cleared gate (see vehicle touch rule).

Assisted Recovery: (+10 pts) At any time during the course, a driver may call for an assisted recovery. With the clock running, another vehicle will be brought onto the course to pull or winch the stranded vehicle to safety. The stranded vehicle shall not be pulled beyond the original position of the rescuing vehicle or it will result in another assisted recovery penalty.

[underdog75]

Thanks for the reply. I was stuck on the "stranded" part. It does make since because it is stranded on course if it cant progress. Thanks again.

[badhoopty]

getting a little more involved, does the helper rig need to be driven to the spot where the assist needs to take place?

[hotwheels000]

No, unless your local club wants to adopt something like that for the fun of it.