i know this prob gets asked alot but
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I would buy a copy of Motorsport News and read the race reports. Go along to a few meetings. If you see a championship worth competing in it is worth speaking to people in the series to find out what it costs. If somebody is looking to move on (i.e. sell up) then competitors can be a good source of vehicles as they're already proven, but be careful about spending significantly over the odds for such a vehicle. I'd pick a series where the cars are ten a penny, that way you can afford to fix them when an accident happens or sopmething breaks.
well theres Oulton Park, Anglesey & Croft circuits all within easy drive with Cadwell not that far. plus on the hillclimb/sprints front theres Aintree, 3 Sisters and Harewood, plus the occasional run at Scammonden Dam
I know its not what your after - but there is a very well supported North West Formula Ford championship which runs at Oulton & Anglesey - they are really the only ones i know (from Marshalling half a dozen race meetings a year) that run a NW championship, most other championships only visit the circuits once or twice a year - so would involve alot of travelling.
I know its not what your after - but there is a very well supported North West Formula Ford championship which runs at Oulton & Anglesey - they are really the only ones i know (from Marshalling half a dozen race meetings a year) that run a NW championship, most other championships only visit the circuits once or twice a year - so would involve alot of travelling.
johnthan said:
im based near manchester so are there any northern chamionships, good for a starting point, or atleast a lowish budget racing.
As has already been mentioned, the BRSCC Ford XR championship is worth a look. You could also consider the Ace Vehicle Deliveries/Hillside of Heywood sports/saloon championship, run by BARC NW - athough there are some very fast cars in that (e.g. ex-DTM Astra) a lot of people are racing road cars with little modification - it's also very clean racing.used to knwo a fella that my dad sponsered in the formula fords, neil he is called.
ford xr ive seen race, have thought of a xr2 would suit well.
will pop down to the show, on the sunday got a car club meet on sat.
will have a look at that barc nw, if they need fast road cars could run my own car as its currently buing built, but tbh rather have that as fast road and not soely race. (r32 skyline gts-t)
dont mind mixin with faster cars, gives me something to aim for.
some good info guys, will look at the sprints and hill climbs, not looked at them that much before
ford xr ive seen race, have thought of a xr2 would suit well.
will pop down to the show, on the sunday got a car club meet on sat.
will have a look at that barc nw, if they need fast road cars could run my own car as its currently buing built, but tbh rather have that as fast road and not soely race. (r32 skyline gts-t)
dont mind mixin with faster cars, gives me something to aim for.
some good info guys, will look at the sprints and hill climbs, not looked at them that much before
Go to 'school', Silverstone is good, see if you're any good.
Go to some small club races, see what you think.
Look in Pistonheads race cars for sale.
Maybe do a few track days.
Read some specific books, watch some videos.
Go and watch a few big races, watch (and listen) on how the leaders are doing it and compare their handling to the mid fielders and worse, make note of the differences.
Your mental approach to racing is all important; if you're not looking for it from day one, you maybe better off limiting your ambitions.
Go to some small club races, see what you think.
Look in Pistonheads race cars for sale.
Maybe do a few track days.
Read some specific books, watch some videos.
Go and watch a few big races, watch (and listen) on how the leaders are doing it and compare their handling to the mid fielders and worse, make note of the differences.
Your mental approach to racing is all important; if you're not looking for it from day one, you maybe better off limiting your ambitions.
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