Well… 2019 didn’t shape up to be what I imagined, so I call ‘do-over‘.
The 2020 racing calendars are taking shape and I’m scanning through what I’d like to do.
I thought too, this is a good opportunity to go back to square one and review what is needed to compete.
- A Car. Doesn’t matter what, so long as it goes, is safe and appropriate for the events you’ll be running in and it helps if it puts a smile on your dial. Don’t forget to factor in transportation
- A Club. Very few events exist where you do not need to be a member of some club or another. So speak with the people that are running the events you plan to participate in. For Example: I compete in events that are run under AASA and CAMs (now Motorsport Australia). CAMs does not recognise AASA licenses, but AASA do recognise CAMs. So I chose a club that is affiliated with CAMs. To compete in Speed events I needed to be a member of a car club. I chose a car club that is not specific to one make or type of vehicle. If you want to participate with others that focus on one make only e.g WRX, then there are clubs for you there.
- A License. Easy enough, join the appropriate club and then apply for a license. You may have to obtain a physical or doctors approval. But this typically isn’t a big deal.
– There are a number of people that are unable to get approval for the racing they’d like to do. But love knows no bounds, so there may be opportunities to participate in other capacities. Example: track officials - Safety Gear. You might need a Helmet with Frontal Head Restraints (FHR), Gloves, Woollen socks. The list goes on. The regulations for the events you run in will stipulate requirements, but it helps a lot to talk with people. Don’t be afraid to reach out to fellow club members or delegates. They’re a friendly bunch and should steer you in the right direction
It’s no harder than that.