race license needed to race the nordscleife

[shivars]

Hi,

I posted ages ago about possibly racing at the Nurburgring, but neglected to mention I don't know what license I would need.

Could I use a (UK) National A, or would I need an International C?

(am only after club-levels races, cheap as possible - certainly nothing professional or serious - guess I'm just asking because the circuit is outside the UK and my license is UK-issued and says 'National').

any help appreciated before I stick my renewal in the post to the MSA...

thanks

Shane

[touring fan]

Depends on the type of event it is.
See the MSA FAQ's: http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentFAQViewer.asp...

If in doubt just call the MSA.

[Muzzlehatch]

National B is fine for events such as VLN and CHC.

International C is required for the 24h.

[thunderbelmont]

Muzzlehatch said:

National B is fine for events such as VLN and CHC.

International C is required for the 24h.

I thought that you needed a UK Nat A to race in the VLN or CHC as "over the border" licences below Intl C are usually "dropped a grade", though I'm pleased if ADAC have embraced the "fact" that we are now one great European superstate, rather than fiercely nationalistic countries (tongue most firmly pressed against the inside of one's cheek).

[Piglet]

Check with the MSA but I think that there used to be a dispensation that allowed Nat B to be OK but that is now gone and a Nat A is required.

Edited by Piglet on Tuesday 29th December 22:41

[shivars]

nice one thanks all - think I'm going to stick with a Nat A to avoid the extra £75 and annual medical. Can then upgrade later in the year if I have to, seems low risk.

[mybrainhurts]

Licence...

Carry on....

[Muzzlehatch]

thunderbelmont said:

Muzzlehatch said:

National B is fine for events such as VLN and CHC.

International C is required for the 24h.

I thought that you needed a UK Nat A to race in the VLN or CHC as "over the border" licences below Intl C are usually "dropped a grade", though I'm pleased if ADAC have embraced the "fact" that we are now one great European superstate, rather than fiercely nationalistic countries (tongue most firmly pressed against the inside of one's cheek).

Although I've not personally used a Nat B for NR events, Nat B was certainly acceptable a few years ago; a friend did a VLN race with his. But as pointed out, things may have changed, so the OP is right to go for the A, "just in case".

[Pints]

mybrainhurts said:

Licence...

Carry on....

That's what I like about you, MBH. You're always so helpful.

[mybrainhurts]