newbie - Tin tops?

[skils81]

Hi,

Looking at getting into racing and doing my ARDS early next year. Before I do that I will do a couple of track days to get used to track driving. Planning then to get into Tin Tops Series when I have my license due to the low cost etc.

A couple of questions as a newbie.

I dont have a car yet, and if I do a track day i will need to hire one. Which from what I have seen is around £800.

Do I just bite the bullet and buy a car now to use for the track days? If so any recommendations on what race car to get?

Also, my uncle is a race car engineer so could do a race conversion from a road car (if I ask him nicely!). Would that be a good option? If so, what car would be best to buy as a road version to convert. I have seen that Clio's and Civics might be good. But should I stick to the smaller engines to begin with, and if so what are good models and variants to go for/?
Its a minefield of options! :-)

[skils81]

andy97 said:

Where in the UK are you based?

For ARDS licence and even track day tuition (inc car hire if required) speak to Mel and Pete Edwards at “The Motorsports School”. They are based at Mallory Park but also do tuition all over. They are very helpful.

I live in Berkshire. Nearest tracks are thruxton, castle Coombe

[skils81]

Thanks all, some really good advice. I had a chat to a lovely lady at The Motor Sports School. Sounded like a great place to start and get my ARDS, and then decide on a series, buy a race car and do some track days before doing some racing! :-)

Can't wait!