Racing Categories
Single Seater Cars
Also known as Formula cars, these machines are purpose-built for racing, designed around a single driver who sits right in the centre of the car. Typically featuring open wheels which are fully exposed without any wheel arches, these cars a very lightweight and provide a very dynamic driving experience.
While some single seater race cars can feature treaded tyres and no wings or spoilers, others run on super grippy slick tyres with highly complex aerodynamic devices to push the car into the tarmac, resulting in incredible cornering speeds.
These cars are designed for short, sharp sprint races where the action is fast and frenetic. They are also the most popular route for those young drivers looking to climb to the very top of the motorsport ladder with aspirations of competing in Formula One.
Saloon Cars
Being more relatable to the cars you would see on your daily commute, saloon car racing is very popular with both drivers and spectators alike. Ranging from standard production cars fitted with the relevant safety equipment, through to space-frame chassis super saloons, the range of cars competing is vast!
To go along with the wide variety of cars found on the circuits around the country, saloon cars are also highly versatile in the types of events that they compete in. Solo drivers can put their skills to the test in short, action-packed sprint races, while teams of drivers can push themselves and their cars to the limits in long distance endurance races.
GT and Sports Cars
Featuring some of the most desirable sports cars in the world, GT racing is highly popular on the internation stage of motorsport. However, there are plenty of opportunities to race these thoroughbred sports cars throughout the UK.
Many clubs offer championships which feature a wide variety of new and classic GT cars with both sprint and endurance racing options. This means that you can either drive solo or share the costs, and fun, with a friend.
Prototype Cars
Much like single seaters, prototypes are built solely for the purpose of high performance in a racing environment. Most prototype race cars feature an aerodynamic body shell covering a purpose-built chassis, capable of providing high levels of downforce and cornering grip.
Most commonly used in endurance races, these types of race car are often shared between two or more drivers. However, there are some championship which feature shorter distance races that are suitable for a single driver.