Track worthiness without a MOT
Discussion
Hi I have seen some kit cars for sale advertised as track day cars; as such they would not have passed an IVA test proving its build quality meets a minimum standard and road worthiness. I presume you do not or could not put the car through a MOT test and get a certificate as the car would not have a registration plate or document.
Would such a car be allowed on a track day where most cars are theoretically road going cars i.e. taxed, insured and MOT’ed. The reason I ask this is because we are building a Westfield that we will put through an IVA test for peace of mind and hopefully a trained person has tested and deemed it safe. Some of the IVA stuff is very strict and in my opinion a bit silly (i.e. having radius covers on things under the dash.), so if I wanted to build another car for track day use could I build it to a spec not to pass an IVA test but to be safe. If I could do this can I then drive this at a track day, and what documentation if any would I need to have.
I do understand that if I was to build a race car and enter it into a race series the car would need to meet the MSA blue book specification for the race series I was competing in.
Would such a car be allowed on a track day where most cars are theoretically road going cars i.e. taxed, insured and MOT’ed. The reason I ask this is because we are building a Westfield that we will put through an IVA test for peace of mind and hopefully a trained person has tested and deemed it safe. Some of the IVA stuff is very strict and in my opinion a bit silly (i.e. having radius covers on things under the dash.), so if I wanted to build another car for track day use could I build it to a spec not to pass an IVA test but to be safe. If I could do this can I then drive this at a track day, and what documentation if any would I need to have.
I do understand that if I was to build a race car and enter it into a race series the car would need to meet the MSA blue book specification for the race series I was competing in.
Taken from Javelin's FAQ:
Javelin said:
Is my car suitable?
Most likely yes. Almost all vehicles are welcome on trackdays just so long as they meet safety and noise emission requirements. As a general rule, you car needs be to of MOT standard. Seatbelts, brakes, tyres, indicators and lights all need to work.
Some circuits do have special rules, and one of the most common is that special track prepared cars that do not have wings over their wheels won’t be allowed. Check out the event detail box for any restrictions.
Most likely yes. Almost all vehicles are welcome on trackdays just so long as they meet safety and noise emission requirements. As a general rule, you car needs be to of MOT standard. Seatbelts, brakes, tyres, indicators and lights all need to work.
Some circuits do have special rules, and one of the most common is that special track prepared cars that do not have wings over their wheels won’t be allowed. Check out the event detail box for any restrictions.
Scrutineer? What Scrutineer?
They do not have Scrutineers on any trackday I have been on and I have been doing track days for getting on 10 years now.
Usually your car has to either be capable of passing an MOT or Passing MSA regulations. It is usually up to you to make sure this is the case.
The organisers will only normally take action if your car is visibly dangerous out on track. Or a pitlane Marshall spots something before you go out.
They do not have Scrutineers on any trackday I have been on and I have been doing track days for getting on 10 years now.
Usually your car has to either be capable of passing an MOT or Passing MSA regulations. It is usually up to you to make sure this is the case.
The organisers will only normally take action if your car is visibly dangerous out on track. Or a pitlane Marshall spots something before you go out.
UKAutospark said:
Scrutineer? What Scrutineer?
They do not have Scrutineers on any trackday I have been on and I have been doing track days for getting on 10 years now.
Usually your car has to either be capable of passing an MOT or Passing MSA regulations. It is usually up to you to make sure this is the case.
The organisers will only normally take action if your car is visibly dangerous out on track. Or a pitlane Marshall spots something before you go out.
My experience the same they are mostly interested in sound levels and if you have anything loose flying around inside the car.They do not have Scrutineers on any trackday I have been on and I have been doing track days for getting on 10 years now.
Usually your car has to either be capable of passing an MOT or Passing MSA regulations. It is usually up to you to make sure this is the case.
The organisers will only normally take action if your car is visibly dangerous out on track. Or a pitlane Marshall spots something before you go out.
I suppose most people building anything would have safety at the top of their priority list.
Some of the MOT question has been discussed here recently and may help:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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