1. The Challenge
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Mac’s Truck Sales Ltd are looking to find the best crane truck operator in the UK by putting the very best to the ultimate test in the Mac’s Official British Crane Operator Championships 2026 (the “Challenge”).
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This year, the Challenge will take place in a single heat (the “Heat”) at our site in Huddersfield, utilizing two competition vehicles (stations). The Challenge will test your operating skills, precision, and dexterity in timed trials.
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The top 2 fastest times from each station, along with 2 wild card entries per station, will advance to compete in the final face-off challenge (the “Final”).
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A full explanation of the tests and the rules regarding how you complete the Challenge will be provided by a Mac’s Representative at the Heat.
2. Entry and Registration
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Entries to the Challenge will be accepted online prior to the Heat via the form on this page: https://macstrucks.co.uk/crane-challenge/. We will have a very limited number of on-the-day sign-up slots available.
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Each participant is permitted one official entry run.
3. Participant Requirements, Safety, and Rules
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Participants must be over 18, holding a valid and in-date ALLMI, CPCS, or NPORS operators card which will need to be submitted as part of the registration process and checked upon arrival.
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Under 18s are allowed to attend the events as spectators but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times at their own risk.
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Participants must wear their own steel-toe-capped boots. Mac’s will provide a safety hat and high-visibility clothing.
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Participants will have a maximum time limit of 6 minutes to complete the timed heats. Practice time will be available from 9:00 am to 09:30 am at our FASSI familiarisation station where you can also ask our FASSI Gold rated engineers for any tips.
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Operational Rules & Penalties: Time penalties of 30 seconds will be added to a participant’s final run time for operational errors, such as touching the barriers with the crane or load. Additionally, participants are strictly prohibited from walking while operating the crane. All operations must be conducted while standing in a fixed position, which will be clearly marked on the floor at each station.
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Strict Zero-Tolerance Policy (Alcohol & Drugs): Participants must not be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substances while competing or operating machinery. Furthermore, participants are strictly prohibited from consuming any alcohol (including redeeming their provided alcohol drink voucher) from the on-site bar or elsewhere until they have been officially eliminated (knocked out) from the competition. Mac’s reserves the right to immediately disqualify and remove any participant suspected of being under the influence.
4. Entrant Perks, Prizes and Winners
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Each entrant into the competition will receive a Mac’s branded gift for taking part, as well as 1 meal voucher, 2 soft drink vouchers, and 1 alcohol drink voucher (subject to the safety rules in Section 3).
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The top 2 times from each station will automatically enter the Final.
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Additionally, 2 wild card entries per station will be selected to enter the Final. The wild card entries will be officially announced after the qualifying timed entrants have completed their final runs.
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There will be three overall winners of first, second, and third by reference to the fastest time in the Final, with a tie-breaker challenge if necessary.
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The prizes for the winners of the Final will be as follows: 1st Prize – £1500, 2nd Prize – £1000, 3rd Prize – £500.
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No other sustenance, expenses, or spending money are included other than as expressly stated. The winners and any travelling companions are solely responsible for their own travel arrangements, including but not limited to any passports, visas, insurance, spending money, and any other additional travel costs or expenses.
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The cash prizes are non-exchangeable and there is no alternative to any of the prizes.
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Mac’s decision is final and binding in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
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Participants accept that, if they win, Mac’s will have the right to use their name and country of residence for the purposes of announcing the Winner(s). The Winner(s) may be required to participate in reasonable publicity relating to the Challenge.
5. Data Protection, Media, and Communications
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By entering the Challenge you consent to our processing of your information for the purposes of administration of the Challenge.
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Event Communications: As part of administering the event, we will contact you via phone, email, and SMS regarding important updates, schedules, and event details. We may also utilize WhatsApp to create group communications for participants. Please be aware that if you are added to a WhatsApp group, your phone number and profile information may be visible to other participants. You are free to leave these groups at any time.
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Photography and Filming: Please be aware that photography and filming will take place throughout the event. By attending and participating in the Challenge, you acknowledge and consent that you may be filmed or photographed, either directly or in the background. Mac’s reserves the right to use this media for social media, marketing, and promotional purposes without further notification or compensation.
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Marketing: If you also advise, at the time of submission of your information, that you consent to marketing from Mac’s, we will use your data for the purpose of contacting you about similar events, news, or trucks available to buy as used in the competition. You can opt out of marketing at any time by clicking ‘unsubscribe’ on electronic communications.
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We use our reasonable efforts to maintain the security of your information. Please see our Marketing Privacy Policy on www.macstrucks.co.uk for further information.
6. Liability and Administration
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As the promoter of the Challenge, Mac’s reserves the right to withdraw or change the terms of the Challenge including any of the prizes without prior notice.
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By deciding to enter into the Challenge you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and acknowledge and agree that Mac’s shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, financial expense (including travel or accommodation costs), or disappointment suffered by any entrant resulting from entering or the cancellation of the Challenge, provided that nothing herein limits or excludes Mac’s liability for death or personal injury through negligence.
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The Challenge is organised and promoted by Mac’s Truck Sales Limited, whose registered office is at Alexander Park, Crosland Road, Huddersfield HD3 3ZA.
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Any queries regarding the Challenge should be sent to the Marketing Team FAO Alexander Park, Crosland Road, Huddersfield HD3 3ZA. The Winners’ names only (no further details will be provided) may be obtained by written request by sending a self-addressed envelope to this address up to 30 days after the Final.
7. Cancellation, Postponement, and Force Majeure
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Safety is our top priority. Mac’s reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or alter the format of the Challenge at any time without prior notice due to adverse weather conditions (such as high winds or storms), safety concerns, or any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control (Force Majeure).
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In the event of a cancellation or postponement, Mac’s will make reasonable efforts to notify participants as soon as possible using the contact information (Email, SMS, or WhatsApp) provided during registration.
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Mac’s shall not be liable for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by entrants or spectators—including, but not limited to, non-refundable travel, accommodation, or transportation costs—should the event be cancelled, delayed, or postponed.
8. Governing Law
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These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under or in connection with them shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
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