Collins Racing Novice Guide
Getting Started!
Assuming you are convinced you want to go racing, the first thing to do is to select what class you wish to race in. There are many classes available and many clubs to race with. North Gloustershire Road Racing Club offers different racing classes in which to compete in. The range of circuits we race at is also hard to beat and covers most areas of England and Wales.If you are not sure if racing is for you, don't try it on the road, go to a racing school or rent a racer. Either of these options gives you the chance to sample the thrills of racing without risking your bike or your pocket!
The ACU site has a selection of addresses that they recommend to start your career. These schools are located at different tracks across the country and there should be one near you. If you want to go one step further, you can contact Rent a Racer who will provide a bike, all you need to do is turn up (you will have to of obtained a racing licence.... details below)!
The best advice we can give you is to go to a meeting as a spectator, ask the riders about racing and talk to the officials who will give you plenty of advice.
Our Classes are:-
- Refined Recruitment 125GP Championship
- 250GP ACU National Championship
- 250GP NG Cup
- Louigi Moto 400 Newcomers Championship
- A&R Racing Formula 400 Championship
- Dara Brady 400 2 Strokes Championship
- 400 Streetstocks Championship
- George White Open 600 Championship
- 600 CO-RODIT Performance Championship
- Metzeler DTR 700 Streetstocks Championship
- Big "C" Mini Twins Championship
- Spidey Sound Of Thunder Championship
- Progessive Solutions Powerbike Championship
- Gary Vardy Open Newcomers Championship
- Metzeler DTR 1300 Streetstocks Championship
- Phoenix Open Championship
- Pre Injection Pre 2001
- Century 2000 F2 Sidecar Championship
- CSC Open Sidecar Championship
- Steve Lynham Formula 125 Junior Championship
The cost of maintaining your machine will vary depending on the class you are in. The ease of getting a ride will also depend on how popular the class is. Some classes like George White Open 600 are very popular and sometimes are over subscribed. It may be better to choose a less popular class.
Getting a licence is a must. You won't be able
to race without one. If you are a complete newcomer, you will need to contact
the ACU (Tel: 01788 566419) and speak to Debbie Waimsley with regard to the
Novice Training Day and pass this before you can obtain a racing licence. You
will also need a novice race jacket which is obtainable from the ACU.
You must also be a member of a club. Your licence application needs to be signed
by an official of the club so the best thing to do is send the licence and club
membership forms (and also the relevant payments to the ACU and North Gloustershire Road Racing Club) to us
and we will do the rest.
New Licence and club membership application forms are available from our Membership Secretary - Marion Carnall:
143 Tudor Way,
Dines Green,
Worcester,
WR2 5QX
Tel 01905 423759
Mobile 07947 006078
email marionc@ngroadracing.org
A frequently asked question is "Do I need a medical?" The short answer is no - if you are under 55 and are only going club racing. You WILL need to have an eye test.
When you get your licence from the ACU, read all the information you can. It
includes a handbook which details what you can and cannot do to your bike. You
also need to be aware of how a race meeting runs, what to do about practice,
racing, and what the flags mean.
When you have joined North Gloustershire Road Racing Club, you just need to wait for the entry forms to arrive. Pick the events you want to enter, send off the entry form and fee, read the final instructions that are sent with the passes and then turn up on the day.
Good luck!
