Getting started in hillclimbing

A quick checklist highlighting everything you'll need to get off the line

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Club Membership 

You will need to be a member of an active motor club recognised by Motorsport UK. The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) is a good place to start. Visit www.BARC.net to join.

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Competition Licence

RS Interclub is the minimum requirement for entry. Go to www.MotorsportUK.org to apply.   

 

Go to www.MotorsportUK.org & click on the "Resource Centre" to see the current edition of the Motorsport UK National Competition Rules - they contain information regarding rules, regulations and procedures for all forms of Motorsport. 

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Protective Clothing

All must be of a standard approved for use in motorsport - refer to the Motorsport UK National Competition Rules. 

• Helmet

• Race Suit

• Gloves (not compulsory for Road Classes)

• ​Use of Fire Resistant underwear and boots isn't compulsory but is advised.

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Vehicle

Vehicles are split into various categories, dependent on specification and conformity to class regulations. Road classes are a good place to start. Minimum requirements to enter your vehicle into a road class are:

• Have a vehicle that is in good all-round condition with valid MOT, Road Tax & Insurance.

• Indicate with a sticker which way to turn either the ignition key or cut out switch to off.

• Have a yellow battery earth cable or mark the earth cable with yellow tape.

• Have your race numbers clearly visible on both sides of the vehicle.

• Affix a timing splitter/strut to the front of the vehicle - refer to the Motorsport UK National Competition Rules for dimensions and fitment criteria.

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Event Entry

Now all that's needed is to enter for your 1st competition!

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