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 expensive single-seaters, and offering keenly-contested championships based on regions, individual circuits, makes of car, or type of car. Though motor racing can never be truly cheap, 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.

Before you can apply for your first Race Licence, you must do the following:

• Purchase a "Go Racing" starter pack from the MSA. This pack includes a DVD, a copy of the MSA Competitors Yearbook, the necessary application form, plus various other useful items.
• If 18 or over, obtain a medical certificate (the form for completion is in the "Go Racing" pack).
• Complete a half-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.

The Novice Race Drivers Scheme

Novice racing drivers will be obliged to undergo a half days training at one of the Association of Racing Drivers’ Schools (ARDS), before they can obtain a National B Licence.

Anyone who does not possess a Race Licence (apart from certain exceptions, see below) must first apply to the MSA for a "Go Racing" Pack. The pack contains – among other information – a "Competitors Yearbook", a DVD and a novice licence application form. The pack contains simple instructions on the procedure for obtaining a Race National B Licence.

Please Note: most Non-Race drivers are able to apply for a Clubmans or Non-Race National B Competition Licence at signing-on to their first event. See Licences section.

There are Exemptions from requirements for novice drivers to attend an approved racing school course prior to obtaining a Race National B Licence, please refer to 2.3.2 (see licence notes - Please Click Here ).

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