Go Racing

So, you want to start motor racing…
Congratulations! You have chosen the most competitive and friendly race series in the UK. There are few things you will need to do before you hit the track and hopefully this guide will help you.

Where To Start

You have two options now. Buy a race ready car or prepare a road car from scratch. There are many advantages to the former. You won’t have to put nearly so much time into getting it ready and you won’t need to make any improvements until you can match the previous keeper’s results. Preparing a car from scratch can be a worthwhile experience as you can configure to your exact specifications but it will take you much longer to get it ready for racing. Either way, refer to the MSUK yearbook for information to ensure your car meets the minimum safety and the MG Metro Cup technical requirements.

License

Firstly, you will need to get the MSUK go racing pack for Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS). The pack can be found here:

A Competition Licence application form (the cost of your first licence is included in the pack price of £110). All of the information you need is in the pack but once you have filled out and ordered your go racing pack, checked the medical requirements you can now book your ARDS test! Please check availability by clicking here to check availability at your local track with prices ranging from £240 ARDS test to £600 for a full ARDS advanced course. Once you have completed your test you can now become a registered driver with the MG Metro Cup, congratulations!

Safety

You will require an MSUK approved suit, helmet, HANS or similar device, gloves and boots. It’s also recommended to obtain fireproof underwear and balaclava. Make sure any equipment you buy is within date, has the correct stickers and is of the best specification you can afford, you don’t want to cut corners with these items. Make sure your seat belts and fire extinguisher are also within their expiry dates. The estimated cost for a fully FIA approved kit new is £1000 with helmet and HANS device.

Registration & Entry

All registration and race entry is organised via the BRSCC Race Hub portal which can be accessed by clicking here at the cost of £135 to register and each race entry is £440.

That’s the basics to going racing. If you need any further information or help do not hesitate to contact us , we will gladly answer any questions you may have by clicking here.