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Hello, I am wanting to get into rallying but not quite sure how I would go about it and what the best way would be.
I am 17 year old any help would be greatly appriciated .
What is the best way way for me to start, what do I need to start and how do I enter rally's etc,
Thanks
I would suggest you start by joining a local motor club that is involved in rallying; if you tell us where in the country you are somebody may be able to suggest a suitable club. Joing a club will enable you to meet people who compete and to go out marshalling to understand how things work. To enter a stage rally you will need to pass a BARS driving test. This isn't difficult but it is intended to demonstarte that you have a basic knowledge of the sport (eg what the various signs at the side of a rally stage mean) and that you have a basic level of competence and responsibility behind the wheel. To get started on that process you will need to buy a Go allying starter pack from the MSA (the national governing body for motorsport in the UK) see Rallying, Go Motorsport, Ambassadors, Go Drive. Once you have a licence you can either hire a rally prepared car from various places, buy an already prepared car or (I certainly wouldn't advise this for a beginner) prepare your own car.
thanks for the reply, I am Near Leeds in west yorkshire, The only local club I know about is the Delacy Motorsport Club not sure if there are others, I am thinking of doing the formula 1000 to start with as it seems the cheepest option
does anyone now what minimum safety i would need e.g roll cage, fire extinguisher etc, and do i need a co driver if i was to do th formula 1000
thanks
p.s
What would be an ideal car for the 1.0 formula 1000 i have been looking at either nissan micra, peugeot 106 or a citreon saxo
Not sure on minimum safety without checking the 'Blue Book', certainly roll cage and fire extinguisher though. All stage rallying requires a co-driver, if there's no one you know that wants to do it then forums and motor clubs are a good starting point.
Think that Micras are quite popular in Formula 1000, although you may want to try a season doing something like hillclimbing or sprinting first so that you get an idea if it's the hobby for you. The advantages of hillclimbing over rallying are:
1)You can use any road car (cages not mandatory) provided it has a valid MOT and the right tyres (from a selected list)
2)The license doesn't require you to pass a test, therefore cheaper.
3)You don't need a service crew/person
4)You don't need a co-driver
5)Entry fees are cheaper
6)Preparation of the car isn't as rigourous
It's by no means a replacement for rallying, but it would give you a cheaper entry into motorsport and give you a better idea of what's involved.
Thank you that is something i will look into would be great to get some expirience,
thank you all for reply's great help and really appriciated
You are spoilt for choice; in addition to De Lacy ones that come to mind are Ilkley and District MC, Trackrod MC, Wakefield and DMC, Slaithwaite Motor Club, Airedale and Pennine and I am sure there are others. Perhaps go along to one or two different clubs and see which suits you.Quote:
Originally Posted by wardy941
Sounds sensible although an alternative would be to get involved in local single venue events with a basic car to get some experience. formula 1000 will involve a fair bit of travelling.Quote:
I am thinking of doing the formula 1000 to start with as it seems the cheepest option
Yes you will need a roll cage, plumbed in fire extinguishers, proper seats and belts, crash helmet, cut off switch, mud flaps etc. You can read the regulations atLink to MSA Blue Book. I will say again far and away the best thing to do would be to buy a car that has already been prepared and has the necessary MSA Competition logbook. Yes you will need a co-driver. The best way might be to find someone local to you who would help with preparing the car etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by wardy941
They sound sensible ideas but my advice is to go along to a Formula 1000 event and talk to the drivers. People will be give you lots of advice.Quote:
What would be an ideal car for the 1.0 formula 1000 i have been looking at either nissan micra, peugeot 106 or a citreon saxo