Race Licence In Asia

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Race Licence in Asia

Having started a new life in Asia over the last two years I have made myself a number of promises of things I have to do with it. The most notable for this forum (and appropriate) is to get a race licence and start (some form of) racing. I have started the usual trawl through the interweb but wondered if there were any fellow PH’ers out there that could guide me in the right direction.

I have never raced before, only experienced the track a few times and am a real novice to this. It seems that the UK is far more geared for this type of thing and all my searching leads me back to there. I’m based in Hong Kong but happy to make frequent trips etc.
Thanks

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hi Berw,

I'm just looking at the site now. Traced back through the conversations on here and was going to drop you a line. Been a crazy year and now finally have the window to do something about it.

Thanks for your help and if you are ever in need of a beer and fancy answering some race questions please let me know

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Berw said:

Always happy to talk racing, If I remember you had an 90's M3, I can't think of anything that that is eligable to race in in Malaysia, contact the HSCC race chairman, he knows all about racing in Asia, and Aus. There is a new classic car series in Thailand on the same rules as the HK series, I am currently looking at taking part in a few of them, but I can not take my trailer over the border, nothing is easy here, except getting a race licence, my daughter got one at 15, based upon a written test, no practiacal of any sort.
You would not believe the questions, one was, how much is a race licence. She answered I don't know as my Dad is paying.

Haha thats brilliant, a test even I may pass (without cheating ).

Currently I am carless, having sold everything back in the UK in exchange for the delights of riding around in toyota comforts!. I have emailed the club and happy to join if they will have me . If you need any help / a pit hand then let me know, happy to get involved in anyway.

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Ah bad timing this weekend is out for me. So nothing until next year then? I guess it gives me time to source a car and the rest of the admin I'll need to do. Have a great race and thanks again for all the help Kelvin.

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26th works, sounds great. I assume I would be traveling to KL .. is it a long journey from there?

The typhoon was pretty strong here yesterday but the airport remained open as far as I could see but you never know the knock on, hopefully everyone will be able to get there.

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Berw said:

Did you get hold of the Chairman of the HK race section? if not I will PM his email I will see him tommorrow and tell him you are trying to get in touch if you want

I emailed through the contact us but nothing back yet .. thanks

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Berw said:

I spoke to him on sunday said yo would be in touch, but I am sending you a PM with his eamil

Thanks, I really appreciate the help

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Hey Lee,

Just looking into the Macau GP now, trying to get tickets etc .. will keep you posted. I assume you are going?

Currently carless but going to try and join the CCCHK all the same. I am looking for an old 964 in HK but pickings are sparse at the moment, can't wait to get back behind the wheel again.

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Has anyone used this company for reace licenses or track days?

http://www.tracktorque.com/race_license.html

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I met up with the Classic Car club guys on the weekend and they put me onto the idea of going here for some track days - turn up and drive ones. Seemed like an easy one stop shop if I can get the license through these guys too ...

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Yes Daniel talked about the Capri, definately something I'll be doing in the next season.

The company sent me the following: I think unnecessary but good for the day out at this price:

Course Details:
This is a one day course that has been designed to give you a fundamental understanding of the basic of racing from safety through to race craft.
- Arrive track torque, meet instructor, general briefing
- Gear fitment
- Classroom review of circuit etiquette
- Introduction to the car, simulator training
- Overview of the circuit, dangerous sections, racing lines, gears etc.
- 3x30mins track sessions
- Review of track sessions and Q&A to ascertain if the student has learnt from the day and missing information.
- Briefing and explanation on race procedures, FIA regulations, flags etc following HKAA race license examination procedure.

After you successfully completing the course, we will issue you a certificate which you can present to HKAA, finish 3 steps below then you will be able to get your FIA approved competition license!
1. Join the HKAA or any recognized HKAA motorsport club
2. Pass a written examination on the FIA motorsport competition rules
3. Satisfactory passing of medical examination by an HKAA approved doctor.

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ah no I've not, where is that advertised?

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Wow after 3 years I finally did it! ….now that’s how you procrastinate!
Spent Sunday with the guys and girls at Track Torque in Zhuhai and had the most amazing day, highly recommend it.

As I suspected I (along with some others in my group) have caught the bug and want to get more involved with more track days and possibly to buy a team car. As always any tips tricks and general advice would be most welcome!

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OK so now I have the bug, I'm wanting to get a lot more track time. Seems that one option is to continue through the TT chaps but I do worry somewhat about insurance if anything were to happen to the car (it could become expensive!) but other than buying I'm not really sure what the alternatives are. There is I believe a track in Guangdong; does anyone race here? assume they would have a similar set up to TT if I wanted to get some experience on other tracks?