Jako, ze w nazwach rund pada nazwa "Cross Country" spiesze wyjasnic jego definicje wg. regulaminow FIA. Brzmi ona w tym roku nastepujaco :
"1. DEFINITIONS – CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EVENTS
1.1 A Cross-Country event is a sporting event the itinerary of which covers the territory of one or several countries. There are three types of Cross-Country event (the Event): the Cross-Country Rally, the Cross-Country Marathon Rally (Marathon) and the Cross-Country Rally Baja (Baja). The Organiser must obtain the agreement of the ASNs of the countries crossed and of the FIA for those countries which are not represented at the FIA.
1.2 A Cross-Country Rally is an Event that must be run over a total distance of between 1200 km and 6500 km, and must last no more than 10 days (including Scrutineering and Super Special Stage).
The minimum distance must be 2000 km (total distance) and 1200 km (Selective Sections).
1.3 A Marathon is an Event, the itinerary of which may cover the territory of several countries. The total distance must be greater than 6500 km, with a minimum total distance of 4000 km for the Selective Sections. The total duration of a Marathon may not exceed 31 days (including Scrutineering and Super Special Stage).
1.4 A Baja is a Cross-Country Rally which must be run over 1 or 2 days.
1 day: maximum distance to be covered: 800 km.
2 days: maximum distance to be covered: 1200 km, with a rest halt of a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 20 hours to be observed between the two Legs.
For Bajas counting towards the International Cup, the minimum distance of the Selective Sections is 400 km.
For Bajas not counting towards the International Cup, the minimum distance of the Selective Sections is 300 km."
Tyle suchych regulaminow
Uzycie sformulowania "Cross-Country" nalezy chyba zastapic przez "mini Baja"
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