Project_XR2i_Trackcar

I'm building a fiesta XR2i trackcar at the moment, its ready for trackdays (its first the w/e) and is about 60% ready for competition

How would i go about getting into racing it, amateur of course.

obviously i would need a race licence first , how do i get this ? how much does it cost ?

Could people in the know give me some advice please and is there an XR2i annual race/competition thing, ie such as the Rover S1, Mini cooper etc etc which i'm sure i've seen on top gear.

cheers
chris

MadMac

first question, can you spend at lease 10k a year on this?

If not dont bother

xr2i-carl

there is the xr challenge. u need a racmsa license and need to to an ards test. be better of taking up karting!! still expensive but a lot more fun and will learn a hell of a lot more!!!

NUTS RuS

iTrader: (35)

Have a browse round here http://www.msauk.org/

Its suppost to be our governing body

Try to find a motorclub near to you by using the links, give the membership secretary a call and see what they offer. Different clubs specialise in different diciplines of the sport, so its no use wanting to go and race, but then join a rally club for instance. You'll find plenty of friendly advice at your local club meets and be able to speak with people direct.

If you need help along the way with anything just give us a shout Except money of course

Tony

Tony Ryan

First ! Join a motor club , a local one and a regional one , chose this by going to spectate and find out what you like the look of . There are loads of categories a Fiesta fits in , the c/ship i do was won by one this year ! Its not expensive , dont listen to people who dont know what they are saying after youve built the car thats the biggest expense out of the way .
Contact the Msa , and ask for the go Racing pack , this has your licence application inside , take the test at your local track and away you go !!
Best thing i ever do all those years ago , enjoy !!!

http://www.msauk.org/

Project_XR2i_Trackcar

Thanks guys, and many thanks to tony(s) for that link. very useful

Will be ordering my starters pack shortly

frog

EVO magazine are running a series on startup motorsport, one way of getting into motorsport in each issue, last month was tarmac rallying, this month some cheap BMW race series.
Try and blag a copy off your mates if you can. If you can't, PM me and I'll try and scan them for you.

Project_XR2i_Trackcar

frog

i was actually flicking through an evo mag in tescos less than an hour ago (bored whilst missus was shopping ). i noticed the BMW thing. might pop back down later and grab a copy.

rallycross

I compete in Rallycross in the stockhatch class, it's not that expensive and its the best fun you can have with your clothes on!

I've used an AX gt, an XR2 and 205 GTi's in rallycross but once you've turned it into a RallyX car that all it can be used for and it wont be road legal. There are still a few XR2'sand XR2i's in use in rallycross stockhatch and will be fine to learn in but don't expect to be quick in one.

You could also have a go at 750 motor club stock hatch saloon series and that allows you to keep your car road legal.

Have a look at

http://www.750mc.co.uk/
and
http://www.rallycrossuk.com/

cossy abuser

Get yourself along to the NEC Jan 13th to 16th and see all the clubs and RAC MSA stand there, all questions will be answered to help you, its the Premier Race Car Show of the year

turbo terry

what about stock hatches? is run by 750 mc website is in post above