Sprints/Hillclimb series in the North?

[LiamM45]

Hi.

Looking to take a step up from trackdays to something a little more competitive, one of my friends does sprints in an Alfa 155 at a few tracks in the North, Blyton, Croft, Teesside Autodrome, etc.

I want to use my current car, a modified Astra VXR (2.0 turbo for those who don't know) and I'm wondering whether this will fit into any classes? I'm told road seats and belts are fine, I just need tow points clear, oil catch can, and ignition point marked.

I understand I need an MSA non race B licence or something?

Can anyone else advise on which series to look at? And what safety equipment I need for myself, helmet, suit, etc?

Thank you

[LiamM45]

Thanks Dan, good link, answered a lot of questions going around in my head.

Trev, regards the kit, it was more what standard the kit needs to be up to that I was interested in, as I imagine this will be the most expensive bit of getting started.

I'm not too bothered about being lumbered in class with GTR's or whatever, I'm a novice I expect to be at the lower end of the time sheets anyway, but I was just worried about being stuck in a class with some mental non road legal contraptions and having to spend a fortune on a roll cage, good seats, etc. I'm planning on doing this on a 'modest' budget shall we say.

Thanks for the responses.

[LiamM45]

Tibs I've sent you a message mate.

Trev, thanks, will start looking for some kit. Hope my current helmet will do I've only used it twice, just an average motorbike helmet! I have some omp karting gloves will see if they are up to standard.

I guess joining a local motor club will be the next step for looking at events, and then the regs from there?

[LiamM45]

That's fine, don't mind buying it if I have to, I'll just keep my old gear for karting.

Can you recommend any sensibly priced helmets to fit the rules? Preferably sub £200/250? Quite an open question I know but I've only ever looked on Demon Tweekd for this sort of stuff.

[LiamM45]

Andy L - thought about buying the kit there, cash rules at that show, I've picked up some bargains there before!

Andy - I'm giving drag racing a go this Sunday so won't be able to make harewood. I will check out that class regs though and the Longton motor club, cheers guys!!