How to Start Racing?
Car Racing in Scotland is organised by the SCOTTISH MOTOR RACING CLUB (SMRC) who host around seven one day meetings a year at Knockhill. In addition occasional 'away' meetings are organised at circuits such as Croft or Oulton Park. To join the club look up www.smrc-uk.com and download an application form.
Knockhill has been appointed as the sole venue in Scotland to administer the ARDS assessment course which must be completed before applying for your competition licence. To start car racing it is relatively easy but there are procedures to follow. You can obtain also obtain a Starter Pack from Knockhill (01383 723337) or direct from the MSA. Study the contents, watch the video then go for your medical. After your medical, phone Knockhill and book a date for your ARDS test (total cost including pack £275). This is a theory and practical test, which once passed you get your race license for competing at Club level.
Motorcycle Racing at Knockhill is organised by the Kirkcaldy & District Motorcycle Club. Look up www.kdmc.co.uk or call Dougie Brotherston on 01592 650871.
The first thing you need to do is join a Club fee £15.00. This allows you to get an application form to apply for your Road Race Licence. This currently costs £30.00. You need to also send with it a passport size photograph and for Youth only a copy of your birth certificate. When you get your licence you will also receive a copy of the current ACU rulebook. This is a very important book it tells you all the relevant rules and regulations that you will come across. There is a section pertaining to Road Racing but you should also read the other section pertaining to all disciplines. At the back of the book is the section called the Sporting Code it is important to also read this section.
You will read in the Road Race Section what specific items you need to do to your machine and what standard your Leathers, Helmet etc must reach to comply with the regulations.
HOW TO START RALLY DRIVING
Knockhill has been appointed the sole venue in Scotland to administer the compulsory new BARS stage rallying assessment course. Those wishing to go stage rallying in the UK must now undertake a compulsory 2-2½ hour assessment course at any one of 10 approved British Association of Rally School venues.
The format is as follows: Drivers must obtain a starter pack from Knockhill or the MSA direct. After reading the appropriate sections of the rule book and watching the enclosed video phone the booking office at Knockhill and book yourself into a date. The course consists of an introductory session, multiple choice written test and a practical in-car test. Assuming both sections are passed, the application form is stamped and returned to the MSA. (total cost including pack £275). Please phone 01383 720044 for availability and course dates.
Ecosse 205 Challenge
The primary goal of the Championship will be to provide a controlled and level playing field where the stars of the future can be nurtured and the stars of the present and past can have a play without braking the bank!
For more information look on the website: www.ecosse205challenge.co.uk or contact the co-ordinator David Barlow Tel: 01577 862670
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