Stage Rallies - getting started as an amateur
Stage Rallies - getting started as an amateur
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jazzybee

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3,056 posts

278 months

Thursday 2nd July 2009
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I've always wanted to take part in a rally with a friend - but not so serious as to initially wanting to compete exactly, I don't want to go through the process of getting a competition license. Looking to do some on-road and off-road driving for me, and my friend wants to navigate. Any events recommended? Can I rent a car for a race? If we enjoy it, we may do more and buy a car and get a proper license - any guidence?

Ta

Pwig

12,003 posts

299 months

Thursday 2nd July 2009
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Do a road rally first? Should give you the taste biggrin

jazzybee

Original Poster:

3,056 posts

278 months

Thursday 2nd July 2009
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Pwig said:
Do a road rally first? Should give you the taste biggrin
You mean like a Crumball Rally or Street Safari type thing? Or are the other more 'serious' organised road rallies?

fastcaterham

420 posts

223 months

Thursday 2nd July 2009
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I'd agree do a road rally. The west Wales events are the best but then I'm biased. Have a look on the welsh association of motor clubs website and all road events are listed. Have a look for a novice or closed to club event as all you have to do then is join the relavant motor club although getting the required national b license is only a matter of money and forms. Find yourself a car, depends on how serious you want to get, you can in theory use your road car but lets just say most people have decent prepped cars with cages, sump guards etc. Either that or its fairly easy and hassle free to hire a car. I've done this on occasion and although expensive its the easiest way to do it and you end up literally turning up and driving.
If you pick the right rally you could end up with anything up to about 150 miles in length. Ok its not a max attack all the way stage rally but trust me go and watch your average welsh event and you'll soon understand that it doesn;t exactly mean sunday drive either. Most events usually have a decent amount of off road whites usage as well which is brilliant fun!

Pwig

12,003 posts

299 months

mattdaniels

7,362 posts

311 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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You want to have a go at rallying...but you don't want to compete...but you want to rent a car to race...but you don't want a competition licence...

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Edited by mattdaniels on Tuesday 7th July 14:44

Nic jones

7,186 posts

249 months

Tuesday 7th July 2009
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You'll need a licence to be able to compete at all.

Your best bet would be to go to a rallyschool and see how you get on, if you enjoy it then join a motor club and set about doing your BARS test to get the licence.