Anyone want to become a Racing Driver?

[Rogue]

Hi All,

As formula official for the MR2 Championship and MR2 Super GT series I'm quite often the first point of contact for people starting out in circuit racing. To that end, I'm looking to put together a group of MR2 owners who are interested in taking their ARDS test and qualifying for a National B Race License.

Typically the course is held over a half day or a day and broken down into theory and practical tuition, followed by exams. You'll be taught how to find the racing line and identify entry, apex and exit points as well as general safety, flag colours and race day procedures.

An ARDS course normally runs at a cost of £300 - £400 depending upon the circuit and the type of cars they use. If I can get a group of five or more people together then I'll see what I can arrange in terms of a group discount. You'll also need to order a "Go Racing" pack from the MSA which includes an instructional DVD, MSA Yearbook (Blue Book) and your license application. You won't need to have your own helmet or race suit for the ARDS test.

If you're interested, please let me know on this thread and indicate if you have a preference for a particular circuit.

Best regards,

Patrick Mortell
Rogue Motorsport Ltd
01676 530222

[tonigmr2]

What a brilliant idea, but don't go to Silverstone.

[monkeyra]

How long is the license valid for?

I highly doubt I'd do anything competitive next year, but potentially the year after I might.

[ashley]

I'm well up for this- great idea

If I had my choice I'd say Anglesey, but I know it's a long way out of most people's way so would happily go wherever the majority vote takes us

Would this be in our own cars? And would it be limited to MR2 owners- I know Mike wants to take his ARDs test too...?

[loudandproud205]

am interested,

cadwell would be my preference thou not only because its local, they also do it a few times a year with mr2 cup

[Andy-Runner]

Hi Patrick, i'd be up for this. Let me know more details when possible. PS: easy on which track, however if Cadwell or Donny is possible i'm quite local to these

[jonb-]

Count me in for something if it's not too far away.

[karldavies]

I'm interested Patrick

Cadwell or bedford for me preferably. I have seen on the MSV site you can get an ARDS test for £225 (no including the go race pack)

http://cmsvbooking.motorsportvision.co. ... uctID=5638


Would you be getting it cheaper than this?

Cheers

Karl

[Rogue]

Okay, I've just been on the phone with MSV and they're more than happy to accommodate us and if I can get 10+ people we're into discount territory.

How it works:

- Once we've selected a venue, we book into an open pit lane trackday.
- You take part in the trackday in your own car - make sure it has a passenger seat!
- MSV supply an instructor for a session to make sure that you understand what you need to show when you're driving for your test. If they don't think you're likely to pass they can offer you further tuition.
- Once you've had your tuition you'll be able to take your practical test.
- The theory test will be held in the afternoon once you've watched an instructional video.

So Cadwell Park trackday + tuition + ARDS test = £109 + £25 + £225 = £359. Assuming 10+ people this should cost around £300. We also have the option of getting a GP along to sort out the medicals which will probably be cheaper than getting it done with your local doctor. I will find out about this when I have a clearer idea of numbers.

Anyone is welcome to come along to this, and I've advertised the event on other MR2 forums. You can also come along and just do the trackday if you want.

From the point of view of taking your test, Cadwell is an awesome drive but is also one of the most technically demanding (and longest) tracks in the country! It is also the cheapest for our requirements and the basis for the above costs...

I'd suggest one of the following:

Saturday 23rd January - Bedford Autodrome GT Circuit (£355)

Saturday 23rd January - Cadwell Park Circuit (£300)

Saturday 30th January - Snetterton Circuit (£355)

Please add your details to the list below:

Name / Venue / Trackday or ARDS

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
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[ashley]

Name / Venue / Trackday or ARDS

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any (as long as it's a w/e) - ARDS
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[tonigmr2]

That is so cheap!! It cost me that just for one day doing the test (about half an hour of driving) and I still had to pay my GP £125 for a medical!!
/sick

I might come along for the trackday.

[Rogue]

Prices now confirmed.

[loudandproud205]

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any (as long as it's a w/e) - ARDS
3. lee baker -cadwell- ARDS
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is it ok if i ask some one thats interested in this althou they dont currently own an mr2 they would be very keen and its another number to help lower costs

[Rogue]

Is it ok if i ask some one thats interested in this althou they dont currently own an mr2 they would be very keen and its another number to help lower costs

Yes, absolutely.

[jonb-]

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any (as long as it's a w/e) - ARDS
3. lee baker -cadwell- ARDS
4. Jon Benson - Bedford - ARDS
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[Rogue]

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any (as long as it's a w/e) - ARDS
3. Lee Baker -cadwell- ARDS
4. Jon Benson - Bedford - ARDS
5. Dan Morgan - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
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[BarronMR]

1. Phillip Plastow - Cadwell Park - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any (as long as it's a w/e) - ARDS
3. Lee Baker -cadwell- ARDS
4. Jon Benson - Bedford - ARDS
5. Dan Morgan - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
6. Luke Barron - Cadwell Park - ARDS
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I'm in.

[Rogue]

1. Phillip Plastow - Any circuit - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any circuit - ARDS
3. Lee Baker -Cadwell- ARDS
4. Jon Benson - Bedford - ARDS
5. Dan Morgan - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
6. Luke Barron - Cadwell Park - ARDS
7. Mark Jones - Bedford (Pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
8. Vinnie Price - Any circuit - ARDS
9. Paul Mabbutt - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
10.

[Andy-Runner]

1. Phillip Plastow - Any circuit - ARDS
2. Ashley Ainsworth - Any circuit - ARDS
3. Lee Baker -Cadwell- ARDS
4. Jon Benson - Bedford - ARDS
5. Dan Morgan - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
6. Luke Barron - Cadwell Park - ARDS
7. Mark Jones - Bedford (Pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
8. Vinnie Price - Any circuit - ARDS
9. Paul Mabbutt - Bedford (pref) or Snetterton - ARDS
10. Andy Thompson -Any circuit - ARDS

[ashley]

woo hoo - that's 10

Bedford sounds good too