Getting Started

Richy888 · 2 Jan 2009, 17:42 (Ref:2364143)

Hi,

I'm sure this has been covered before but it my searches I couldn't uncover it.

I want to go racing but not at the start of the year as I want to get some testing in and need the car to be finished. Need to get my license as well. Just want to do 1 or 2 races towards the end of the year.

So what do I need to do. I've got the introduction to racing pack from the msa. Going to book up my ards test soon. What else do I need to do after this? I read about joining clubs but wasn't too clear.

Cheers,

Richard

Benny1664 · 2 Jan 2009, 19:09 (Ref:2364181)

That all depends on what you want to race... most race series run under the management of an organising club, ie: 750 or Castle Combe Racers Club, etc.. You normally need to join (and pay) the club that runs your series. You also need to register for the series you want to join which can vary from a few pounds to several hundred I believe. As a guide 750 is £40 membership plus £75 for the race series itself.

Richy888 · 2 Jan 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2364260)

Cheers, sorry I should of put that in the original post. Either the DMN or the Tin Tops in the SE more likely the tin tops. So can anyone help as to what clubs I have to join.

bdwoody · 2 Jan 2009, 22:39 (Ref:2364272)

i'm sure chezza will be along shortly from the BARC SEC as she knows all thing dmn/tin tops.barc membership is a start then centre/racing membership either barc or barc sec ,but any recognised msa club is ok as i recall.the tin top sieries is a great way to start you saloon car racing as you can race with a modestly modified car that wont break the bank too much,but make no mistake motor racing aint cheap and you will run out of money fast unless you have just won the lotto....lol.but having said that it can be done.i hope you can play with the boys at some point this year as i'm sure you will love it,once bitten by the racing bug there aint no going back....have fun ..woody.

Rod Birley · 3 Jan 2009, 21:35 (Ref:2364714)

BARC S/E membership is £50, registration for tin tops is £25. Two races at each meeting. There are 9 scheduled for 2009, starting in March and going through to November. Visit www.barc.net and go to the "south eastern" centre section.

STEVED · 4 Jan 2009, 10:02 (Ref:2364893)

dont forget your medical.

Richy888 · 5 Jan 2009, 16:25 (Ref:2365697)

Thanks.

No need for a medical as i'm under 18.

kelvin88 · 5 Jan 2009, 17:26 (Ref:2365727)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richy888

Thanks.

No need for a medical as i'm under 18.

You will still need a medical i'm afraid

**Tim Falce** · 5 Jan 2009, 20:28 (Ref:2365849)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelvin88

You will still need a medical i'm afraid

Not according to the Blue book C(a)26.

Delbert · 5 Jan 2009, 23:01 (Ref:2365949)

He will need a medical to remove his cheque book from his back pocket!
Have fun, it iss worth it!

Delbert · 5 Jan 2009, 23:01 (Ref:2365950)

He will need a medical to remove his cheque book from his back pocket!
Have fun, it is worth it!

Richy888 · 5 Jan 2009, 23:59 (Ref:2365984)

I might have one anyway as I'll have to have one when I come to renew my license next year. Won't i?

kelvin88 · 6 Jan 2009, 08:08 (Ref:2366119)

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcemob

Not according to the Blue book C(a)26.

I'm obviously not up with current rules then. In my deffence it seems like a long time since i was that young! I'm sure i had to have a medical when i started, but it might have been for Kart Int rather than Race Natb.

**Tim Falce** · 6 Jan 2009, 15:17 (Ref:2366419)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richy888

I might have one anyway as I'll have to have one when I come to renew my license next year. Won't i?

You might need another one when you renew after you have turned 18 so I wouldn't bother.
The rule read something along the lines of; An applicant 18 or over must pass a medical before applying for their first licence following their 18th birthday. So if you have one before your 18th it reads as though you will need another one on your renewal after you are 18

Richy888 · 6 Jan 2009, 15:33 (Ref:2366425)

Ah right. Well I'll just wait to have it. 18 in April and planning to take the test mid-feb.

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