sickbag
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 04:34 PM |
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ARDS test
Hi guys,
I'm finally getting close to finishing my MK and would like to get my race license sorted out as I may enter some towards the end of this year
(RGB fingers crossed). My daughter would also like a go at racing and we'll probably share the car and race in different sessions.
My question is would we have to purchase seperate 'Go Racing Packs' at £100 each, or can we just buy one and share the information? I know
we can share the DVD and the ebook but I notice the pack comes with an application form. Can I just copy this or is there a unique number on it?
I know I'll have to stump up the £250'ish for each of the actual ARDS tests, but £600 is slightly more affordable than £700.
Thanks guys,
Tony.
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chrism
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 04:59 PM |
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You do need 2 packs as the pack includes the cost of the first licence, but the website says if you buy 2 or more together you get a discount, its not
much though as 2 packs are £177 plus vat.
Also have a check with your local track as they may do a deal like Knockhill where they include the pack and test for £325.
http://driving-experience.knockhill.com/bespoke-competition-licence-
ards.php
[Edited on 31/3/14 by chrism]
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 05:42 PM |
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why not go for a non race national B license? you can then sprint or hillclimb the car and share it on the day at events but in the same class!
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sickbag
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 07:19 PM |
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I do like the idea of hill climbs, especially until I know the car has been put together well enough to stand a bit of abuse, but always thought you
still needed a 'proper' license to compete. I'll do a little research, but I think it would be a good starting point anyway even if
just going by the cost to compete.
I used to race bikes and I just thought the next logical step would be circuit racing with a car.
Thanks for planting that seed 
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chrism
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 09:42 PM |
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http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/docs/gettingstartedguide.pdf
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daniel mason
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 09:54 PM |
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non race national B is £38 I think.and no test needed. then if you have all safety gear. 8856-2000 suit,FIA gloves and lid. and your car complies.
your ready to go! if you need any info on championships/events, let me know. much cheaper than circuit racing! but the competition seems fierce!
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sickbag
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| posted on 31/3/14 at 10:29 PM |
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Thanks for the link to HSA - I've been reading through the documents on there and prety much come to the conclusion that hill climbing is the
way to go.
I was a bit confused about the different classes of the non-racing B license, but think I need the LEA one at £43.
All I need to do now is apply for it, and the not so small job of completing the car 
Thanks guys.
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Duncan36
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 07:28 AM |
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I wouldn't discount RGB, there is much more run off for mistakes on a circuit compared to a lot of hill climbs and you won't find a
friendlier place than the RGB paddock.
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sickbag
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 07:38 AM |
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Or pay the extra £17 each for the full license (+ the ARDS fee) and see how I go towards the end of the year. I still want to go circuit racing but
want to see how competitive both the car and I am before spending more than necessary. If I can keep everything together this year then I'll
join the RGB series next.
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 08:56 AM |
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Once you decide to go racing
it can cost you Big £
you will need full FIA safety equipment.
Race suit
Gloves
Boots
Helmet
Under wear
that £1000
Fire Extinquisher
£100
Not to mention transponder
£300
and entry fees around £300 per meeting
TrollyJack
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thefreak
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 12:05 PM |
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Granted circuit racing [I]is[/I] more expensive, but then it's a different thrill.
Hill climbing is about getting the course right, nailing the corners and braking points against the clock.
The buzz of sitting next to 20+ other cars on the grid all trying to get into that corner first while making sure the guy behind doesn't dive up
the inside for 15-20 minutes, corner after corner, lap after lap is like nothing else.
I imagine hill climbing is similar to practice/qually for a circuit race. Trying to get the perfect lap while in a world of your own.
I would say for any car nut, having at least 1 proper circuit race in your life is a must. You watch it every other weekend on TV and always think to
yourself you could do it... go for it!
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Trollyjack
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| posted on 1/4/14 at 09:46 PM |
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I know that why I'm building my own Locost going to do some trackdays this year and hope to race next year.
Cannot wait.
TrollyJack
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