Mini Racing

[vpr]

My Son wants to get into Mini Racing.

Where would you advise he gets info on the classes etc?

And which would be best for him as he's not yet got a driving licence but wants to spend some time building a car.

Thanks

[Mini_Lund]

vpr said:

My Son wants to get into Mini Racing.

Where would you advise he gets info on the classes etc?

And which would be best for him as he's not yet got a driving licence but wants to spend some time building a car.

Thanks

I guess autograss racing would be a good place to start, reasonably cheap compared to track racing. You would need to trailor the mini to autograss meets.

Any type of racing in particular?


You might get a better response on the online forum here: http://www.mini7.co.uk/

Tom

[guru_1071]

it cicuit racing is what he is after doing, then mighty minis is probably best, fairly cheap and very close racing.

be warned though, any circuit stuff costs a lot of money the first season you do it!

best thing you will ever do though

[FWDRacer]

If it is racing cars rather than warmed over road cars then start here ->

www.mini7.co.uk

[vpr]

Thanks guys.

Tarmac is where he wants to be.

Great link...thanks

[guru_1071]

FWDRacer said:

If it is racing cars rather than warmed over road cars then start here ->

www.mini7.co.uk

ha ha

i will rephrase my first answer

'if you want an economic first racing series more suited to novices that doesnt require loads of special gear and knowledge then choose mighty minis, if however you want a more expensive option that (for a new comer to car prep and racing) will confuse the hell out of you, choose 7's!'

hows that?



a full season of mightys can be done for a few grand, the engines are very forgiving and use std stuff so rebuilds are cheap, there is a guy how does it who actually drives his car to the events!

sevens are a lot more specalist, im sure fwd would agree to that!

[FWDRacer]

Maybe a bit more specialist but it is still basically a good old Mini...

A full season can still be run on a few grand. Last season for me cost just under 4K. The Mini7 club is both a motor club recognised by the RACMSA and a racing series.

Edited by FWDRacer on Wednesday 27th August 09:01

[DanGT]

Its worth starting by joing a car club. If he wants to get an idea befor going for a full out race it may be worth doing some sprints first. There are lots all over the UK and its just you against the clock. It gives you a chance to get used to the car and circuits befor you have to contend with other cars as well. The first stop for circuit racing is getting you licence and pacing a cuicuit compatence test (not reuired for sprints). A good car club eg 750 motor club, TWMC etc will be able to help a lot with information and advice. Have fun.

[Cooperman]

Driving round and round a smooth circuit is fine, I guess, but for real motor sport GO RALLYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Only joking, guys).