Arrive and drive...

[Petrus1983]

Does anyone know of any good arrive and drive openings for next year? I haven't raced for almost 10 years, but back then I was 'ok' in FF1600, winning the Silverstone Race School, a good number of top 10 finishes and coming 2nd in a BRDC event (which I should have won). Now thinking Formula Ford or maybe MX5 type series. Budget isn't unlimited but at the same time we appreciate the relevant costs.

[Mobsy]

For MX5 try Will Chappell on 01784 482927. Well worth talking to, tell him Andy Mowbray gave you his number.

I see you are in London, he's in Wraysbury so local as well.

[Petrus1983]

Thanks for that - I'd been thinking of MX5. I've put on a bit of weight since FF days so was thinking this may suit me more these days. Will buzz him now.

[ajondyh]

Petrus1983 said:

Does anyone know of any good arrive and drive openings for next year? I haven't raced for almost 10 years, but back then I was 'ok' in FF1600, winning the Silverstone Race School, a good number of top 10 finishes and coming 2nd in a BRDC event (which I should have won). Now thinking Formula Ford or maybe MX5 type series. Budget isn't unlimited but at the same time we appreciate the relevant costs.

Try Blink Motorsport

http://www.blinkmotorsport.com/

Good guys

[Petrus1983]

ajondyh said:

Try Blink Motorsport

http://www.blinkmotorsport.com/

Good guys

I've just spoken to Richard - total gentleman and top chap - thanks for the heads up.

[Ross_328i_sport]

Have you considered Funcup did my first season last year and really enjoyed it, the racing whilst being very competitive throughout the field is very fair. The budget required is probably more than mx5 however the time per minute of track time is extremely cheap (motorsport terms).

I joined a privateer team which whilst not having the huge awning and massive race lorry was still competitive and cheaper. As it happens the team are looking for drivers next year as the other two drivers have taken a year traveling.

If interested i can pass on the details.

Ross

[spyderman8]

There are options for arrive and drive in the BRSCC Porsche Championship - Boxster or 924.

Chris.

[BertBert]

Surely there are opportunities for arrive and drive just about anywhere? Isn't it more about what you fancy versus budget?
Saloons (mx5, Porsche, fun cup, stock hatch etc)
Caterhams or maybe lowcost or other 7 alikes
Historics
Sports cars (rgb, bikesports, radicals)
Historic single seaters (FF1600, FF2000, CF3)
Modern single seaters (monoposto to formula 4)
The world is your oyster.

What do you fancy?
Bert

[Petrus1983]

Thanks for the suggestions. Bert I agree with you, but I was just wondering what other peoples thoughts were. Since I left racing I haven't really followed any club motorsport and haven't kept upto date with what's around. I think the MX5 championship was just starting 10 years ago, now it seems like a thriving series, likewise, the Porsche series at the time seemed prohibitively expensive (for me) and now seems to have settled down nicely.

[tbdgriff500]

also Boss racing Near Brands Hatch have arrive and drives in Caterhams and TVR Tuscans

[ajondyh]

Petrus1983 said:

I've just spoken to Richard - total gentleman and top chap - thanks for the heads up.

I'm sure Richard and Fraser will look after you, They did my geo all last year to perfection and I was close to a deal with them myself to buy a MX5 for next year. As you say both absolute gentlemen and a professional honest business which is rare in motorsport these days.

[Prancing Hippo]

If you are not restricted to the UK and interested in endurance racing, I would recommend Kumiega Racing. Michal Kumiega is excellent. Races at Brno, Most, Slovakiaring and possibly Nuremburg. Car options are Clio Cups, Ginetta G40, Ginetta G55 and a Porker.

[Prancing Hippo]

Sorry, just realised this was under UK Motorsport so my earlier post is probably way wide of the mark.

[BertBert]

In terms of my experience, I loved the Radicals, loads of good racing and plenty of great teams. Now I have had to reduce my budget I am racing FF2000 which is fun, good grids and reasonably cost effective. Or there's the huge variety of FF racing.

Bert

[spyderman8]

There are now both a 924 and a Class A Boxster available for hire for the BRSCC Porsche Championship. I won't post a link as I did that yesterday and it got deleted.

[matlockscot]

We're running cars in the Classic & Historic Formula Ford Championships next year (one of our cars won Classic in 2014).

www.gt-rt.com

[BertBert]

matlockscot said:

We're running cars in the Classic & Historic Formula Ford Championships next year (one of our cars won Classic in 2014).

www.gt-rt.com

Running my FF2000 in HSCC last year, I got to watch the 1600s. Absolutely brilliant fun. Quite fancy one to race alongside my FF2000. Can't transport 2 cars though.
BErt

[BertBert]

I presume your post got removed Matlockscott by the mods?

I noted what you said, but that just opens up a whole load of complications like buying another race car
Bert

[matlockscot]

BertBert said:

I presume your post got removed Matlockscott by the mods?

I noted what you said, but that just opens up a whole load of complications like buying another race car
Bert

Slap on the wrist for promoting! Anyway, that's a nice complication to have.....

[BertBert]

matlockscot said:

Slap on the wrist for promoting! Anyway, that's a nice complication to have.....

We should talk!