That classic in your garage is your way into motorsport.
  • Think motorsport is all about race tracks, big budgets and high risk? Think again.
  • Across the UK, there are hundreds of events where you can compete in your own car - safely, affordably, and closer to home than you might expect.
  • If you love driving it, you can start competing in it.
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  • ££
    Medium budget required to get started
  • human person
    Personal safety equipment required
  • human person
    You can use your standard road car
  • human person
    Share the driving and costs with a friend
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reasons we think you will love it

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Enjoy your car properly: your car deserves more than the occasional drive. Motorsport lets you experience it the way it was meant to be used.

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Build confidence behind the wheel: you’ll develop your driving skills in a safe, structured environment, at your own pace.

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Be part of a like-minded community: you’ll meet people just like you - passionate, welcoming, and there to enjoy it.

You Don’t Need a Race Car

If your car is roadworthy, there’s a good chance you can use it.

Classic cars. Modern performance cars.
They all have a place in grassroots motorsport.

You can take part with minimal changes, sometimes none at all.

So instead of wondering “what if?”, you can simply turn up and try it.

What events can I compete in?

Hill Climb

What is it?

  • Drivers compete one at a time against the clock to set the fastest time up a short uphill course
  • Venues are short uphill courses with a separate start and finish line

Reasons you will love it!

  1. It’s just you against the clock
  2. Classes for all types of car, including everyday road cars
  3. Split the cost, enter with a friend and share the driving

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Road Rally

What is it?

  • Navigate your way from start to finish at an average speed
  • Most events take place at night on public roads
  • Targa road rallies take place during the day on private land

Reasons you will love it!

  1. You can use your own road car
  2. Lots of different event types, including a mixture of road and off-road sections
  3. Share the event with a friend or family member as a navigator

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Sprints

What is it?

  • Drive as fast as you can around a circuit or on a point-to-point course
  • Drivers compete in classes based on car type and performance
  • The quickest time in each class is the winner

Reasons you will love it!

  1. It is just you against the clock
  2. There are classes to suit all types of car
  3. Double drive and share the challenge of attempting the perfect run with a friend

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Autotests

What is it?

  • Navigate a twisty course marked out by cones or pylons
  • Compete against the clock for the quickest time
  • Avoid getting penalties by hitting cones or missing sections

Reasons you will love it!

  1. Test your car control skills
  2. Compete in your road car
  3. Share your car and compete against a friend

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Trials

What is it?

  • Drive your vehicle as far as you can up a steep uphill course
  • Avoid hitting the marker posts or you’ll obtain a penalty

Reasons you will love it!

  1. Take a mate as your passenger
  2. A highly challenging test of skill and control
  3. Trials are a great social day out

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Your Next Steps

It’s easier than you might think.

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Find an Event - browse beginner-friendly events happening near you.
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Get Your Licence - a Motorsport UK starter licence is quick and straightforward to apply for.
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Turn Up and Enjoy It - bring your car, meet the people, and take your first run.

Ready to Get it out the Garage?

Apply for your licence.

A Motorsport UK RS Clubman licence is all you need. Star you journey, register with Motorsport UK online and apply for your free licence.

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