Cheapest Way To Drive Single Seaters?

[anonymous-user]

Hi all. Having recently had a driving experience day which included a few laps in single seaters, I'm not keen to have another (and longer) go.

What would people suggest is the cheapest way to get what I'm after (I'm from Berkshire, so preferably somewhere within 2 hours drive).

Thanks

[BenElliottRacing]

silverstone give you 20 mins paced lapping + 20 min fast lapping on the stowe circuit for a pretty cheap price.

[mat205125]

[kaese]

BenElliottRacing said:

silverstone give you 20 mins paced lapping + 20 min fast lapping on the stowe circuit for a pretty cheap price.

I did this - really good experience, plenty of time in the car too. Even better if you get it on special offer (they do it discounted at ~£80 sometimes) -

http://silverstone.co.uk/php/de_singleSeater_exp.h...

[A.Wang]

Cheaper still would be to remove the passenger seat in your car?

Unfortunately, these "experience day" thingys will be the cheapest way, as the only real alternative would be to do it "properly" and go racing, i.e. sign with a race team (impossible unless you are experienced with a proven track record), or "buy" a race seat in a team (very expensive).

[jamiecollins]

A.Wang said:

Unfortunately, these "experience day" thingys will be the cheapest way, as the only real alternative would be to do it "properly" and go racing, i.e. sign with a race team (impossible unless you are experienced with a proven track record), or "buy" a race seat in a team (very expensive).

A possible in between step could be to buy your own car and do some test days, you will need to get an msa licence to do a proper circuit test but that just involves completing an ARDS course and a medical. Plenty of obsolete single seaters knocking around for sale, try www.racecarsdirect.com

[A.Wang]

jamiecollins said:

A.Wang said:

Unfortunately, these "experience day" thingys will be the cheapest way, as the only real alternative would be to do it "properly" and go racing, i.e. sign with a race team (impossible unless you are experienced with a proven track record), or "buy" a race seat in a team (very expensive).

A possible in between step could be to buy your own car and do some test days, you will need to get an msa licence to do a proper circuit test but that just involves completing an ARDS course and a medical. Plenty of obsolete single seaters knocking around for sale, try www.racecarsdirect.com

The National B licence application process isn't cheap. I had the itch to get mine last month, here's the cost break-down:

• Go-racing pack from MSA, including the application form - £55
• Medical - £30 (that's cheap, apparently, usually around £50-60)
• ARDS test (at an MSV track) - £250
• Admin fee after passing the test - £51

Total cost so far: £386

Optional extras to maximise my chances of passing at first attempt:

• Half-day practice at said MSV track - £129
• One session with ARDS instructor to learn the track - £25
• Track day insurance for the day - £30
• Fuel for half the day - £40

Cost of optional extras: £224

Total cost of my race licence: £610.

Enjoyment of my hobby: priceless.

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Edited by A.Wang on Friday 10th July 12:16

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for all the info guys.

I've got nowhere near enough money to be able to buy my own car etc, so looks like the experience at Silverstone is my best bet.

Cheers

[GreenV8S]

A.Wang said:

The National B licence application process isn't cheap. I had the itch to get mine last month, here's the cost break-down:

That's for a race license. You can get a non-race license from the MSA just by sending them a cheque.