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Racing - Car
Thanks largely to television, the world of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing is familiar
to most enthusiasts and represents the ultimate dream of many young people entering
the sport.
However, Formula 1 is by no means the only form of competition available:
each year, there are over 300 race meetings, providing opportunities for a wide variety
of cars.
From road-going saloons to single- seaters, and offering keenly-contested
championships based on regions, individual circuits, makes of car, or type of car,
there is a form of car racing to suit everyone.
Racing at club level is the backbone of the sport in this country and need not be
prohibitively expensive.
It is still possible to race competitively in a car which
you have driven to the circuit.
Minimum Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old however 14-17 year olds can compete in Junior race formulae only.
- Before you can apply for your first Race Licence, you must do the following:
1. Purchase a "Go Racing" starter pack from the MSA. This pack includes a DVD, a
copy of the Motor Sports Yearbook, the necessary application form, plus various other
useful items.
2. If 18 or over, obtain a medical certificate (the form for completion is in the
"Go Racing" pack).
Complete a one-day MSA course for novice drivers run only by members
of the Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS). Please contact your local school
for costs.
- Please refer to the current MSA Competitors’ and Officials’ Yearbook for current Safety Equipment specifications.
Racing - Drag
In purely practical terms, drag racing is the art of covering a quarter mile (440
yards) as fast as possible from a standing start.
As well as highly specialised drag
racing machines, there are a wide variety of classes for other vehicles, including
roadgoing saloons and sports cars. The most expensive cars are capable of covering
the quarter mile in under six seconds. Heavy American influence has resulted in some
colourful terms for the various classes:
Funny Car, Top Alcohol and Top Fuel are all well known to the enthusiastic drag racing
fraternity.
The best way to start is by joining one of the drag racing clubs, which
organise approximately 20 events at two different venues throughout the season.
Minimum Requirements
- Any roadworthy car.
- A crash helmet and flame resistant overalls.
- You must be at least 8 years old (Junior Dragsters) and hold an MSA Competition Licence .
To purchase a ‘Go-Racing’ starter pack to obtain a
MSA Race License click on image.
