How to start rallying?
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I'm sure someone with some experience will be along however google list some interesting results
http://www.motorsportads.com/rallying/how-do-i-get...
http://www.motorsportads.com/rallying/how-do-i-get...
Save a lot of money, then make sure you are comfortable blowing this amount within a very short period of time.
Also, try looking at autocross/motorkhana events, which do not require a roll cage or anything like that. I am not in the UK, so cannot provide specific contacts unfortunately.
Also, try looking at autocross/motorkhana events, which do not require a roll cage or anything like that. I am not in the UK, so cannot provide specific contacts unfortunately.
turbotongue said:
Please excuse my naivety but..
How do you go about getting into rally racing? Im in the in the south east.
Stop calling it rally racing for a start, that's a sure fire way to get those with Subitsi jackets knickers in a twist! How do you go about getting into rally racing? Im in the in the south east.
Ok serious answer...
Have a hunt around on the MSA website (http://www.msauk.org/custom/asp/home/default.asp), if you're in the south east maybe try Sevenoaks and District or Chelmsford motorclub, I'm fairly sure they organise some rallies. Go along to some club meets, attend some rallies, have a wonder around the service area and chat to the drivers/co-drivers and decide which seat you want to sit in.
Top tip, the left hand seat is cheaper, as when the silly sod in the right hand seat stops listening and bins it you can walk away and leave him to pick up the bill...
The only downside is the driver will take (nearly) all of the glory if you do well!Next step, assuming you decide you want to compete on stage rallies (have a look at the different types, although road rallying is nigh on dead in the S.E these days) you'll need to do one of two things...
Driver:
Get a go-rallying pack from the MSA, then go to one of the rally schools and do your BARS test, this will then allow you to pay an exorbitant fee for a National B stage rally licence. (You can upgrade to Nat A once you do some Nat B events and get some signatures if necessary). Then you'll need to worry about sourcing a car, much easier to buy one already prepared initially I believe. Then the relevant homologated romper suit/helmet and all other associated gubbins (nomex undies/socks, boots, gloves etc). Then you're ready to go.
Nav/Co-driver:
Get a homologated romper suit and helmet as a bare minimum, buy a decent watch and pimp yourself out to drivers as someone with little experience but willing to learn (and cough up the entry fees!) drivers are always looking for a keen nav with some money in your pocket!
Many single venue events use map style diagrams which are reasonably easy to grasp (and if you can't you're in the wrong seat!) and pacenotes can only be learnt through actually attempting to use them, it's a great feeling when you get it right through a stage and know the driver is hanging on your every word.
Do it, you won't regret it (your wallet and OH might though) but b
ks, you only live once, I hope that helps, obviously I've only skimmed the surface but step 1 is definately to join a motorclub and get asking questions. It is a bugger to get into but even harder to escape once you're hooked!If you need a nav you know where I am!
thinfourth2 said:
Step 1 Find your nearest car club that is recognised by the MCA and join the club
Step 2 Go and join in some events as a marshall or do some things like a 12 car rally where you can learn about navigating and road books
Step 3 Spend loads of money and try to miss the trees
I've never done any stage rallying but I think the thrill of 12 car road rallying is motorsport at both its most affordable and its best. I should really get back into it....Step 2 Go and join in some events as a marshall or do some things like a 12 car rally where you can learn about navigating and road books
Step 3 Spend loads of money and try to miss the trees
Good post Nic, shame the Op lives in the South East though. As you mentioned road rallying is much easier and cheaper to get into and is still living and breathing in some parts of the country.
Historic Road Rallying is thriving, can be a real challenge in either seat and the costs are a fraction of Stage Rallying.
Historic Road Rallying is thriving, can be a real challenge in either seat and the costs are a fraction of Stage Rallying.
Nic jones said:
turbotongue said:
Please excuse my naivety but..
How do you go about getting into rally racing? Im in the in the south east.
Stop calling it rally racing for a start, that's a sure fire way to get those with Subitsi jackets knickers in a twist! How do you go about getting into rally racing? Im in the in the south east.
Ok serious answer...
Have a hunt around on the MSA website (http://www.msauk.org/custom/asp/home/default.asp), if you're in the south east maybe try Sevenoaks and District or Chelmsford motorclub, I'm fairly sure they organise some rallies. Go along to some club meets, attend some rallies, have a wonder around the service area and chat to the drivers/co-drivers and decide which seat you want to sit in.
Top tip, the left hand seat is cheaper, as when the silly sod in the right hand seat stops listening and bins it you can walk away and leave him to pick up the bill...
The only downside is the driver will take (nearly) all of the glory if you do well!Next step, assuming you decide you want to compete on stage rallies (have a look at the different types, although road rallying is nigh on dead in the S.E these days) you'll need to do one of two things...
Driver:
Get a go-rallying pack from the MSA, then go to one of the rally schools and do your BARS test, this will then allow you to pay an exorbitant fee for a National B stage rally licence. (You can upgrade to Nat A once you do some Nat B events and get some signatures if necessary). Then you'll need to worry about sourcing a car, much easier to buy one already prepared initially I believe. Then the relevant homologated romper suit/helmet and all other associated gubbins (nomex undies/socks, boots, gloves etc). Then you're ready to go.
Nav/Co-driver:
Get a homologated romper suit and helmet as a bare minimum, buy a decent watch and pimp yourself out to drivers as someone with little experience but willing to learn (and cough up the entry fees!) drivers are always looking for a keen nav with some money in your pocket!
Many single venue events use map style diagrams which are reasonably easy to grasp (and if you can't you're in the wrong seat!) and pacenotes can only be learnt through actually attempting to use them, it's a great feeling when you get it right through a stage and know the driver is hanging on your every word.
Do it, you won't regret it (your wallet and OH might though) but b
ks, you only live once, I hope that helps, obviously I've only skimmed the surface but step 1 is definately to join a motorclub and get asking questions. It is a bugger to get into but even harder to escape once you're hooked!If you need a nav you know where I am!
Thank you for the detailed reply. I will do my research, find a club and prepare my wallet
I did a bit of googling before posting but thought I would get a decent reply from somebody involved on here
Cheers
Best advice is join a club
Craven MC are SE too I think (Im up in rallying heartlands Ooop North so bit sketchy on what's down there).
Something like the 205 Challenge can be done for 5-6k ish, season road rallying would be about 1k but not a lot down there as the roads are a bit crap and the natives restless. Although the mighty Preston is run by Chelmsford (but runs mostly in E Anglia AFAIK)
Rallying is a great sport, and cheaper than racing like for like.
Craven MC are SE too I think (Im up in rallying heartlands Ooop North so bit sketchy on what's down there).
Something like the 205 Challenge can be done for 5-6k ish, season road rallying would be about 1k but not a lot down there as the roads are a bit crap and the natives restless. Although the mighty Preston is run by Chelmsford (but runs mostly in E Anglia AFAIK)
Rallying is a great sport, and cheaper than racing like for like.
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