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Get Involved!
How to become a
Racing Driver:
First of all, you'll need
a "Go
Racing!" pack from the Motorsport
Association. This includes several useful items to
introduce you tom motorsport including an
instructional video and your license application. To
race in the MR2 Challenge series you require the
most basic National "B" license.
Application in hand, you'll then need to take an
ARDS test at your local racing circuit where you'll
receive basic race and safety tuition. Once you've
passed, you need some kit - an approved race suit,
helmet and gloves and that's it - you're a racing
driver!
How to turn a
normal MR2 into a Race Car:
If you don't already have an MR2 you may want to
put some careful thought into selecting the right
one for racing. You can choose either a mk1 or a mk2
and it can be a UK car or a Japanese import. MSA
regulations mean that you cannot race with glass in
the roof so bear this in mind as most MR2s have
either a sunroof or T-Bar roof - only some imported
versions of the mk2 have a fully steel roof. Also
spend some time researching the various revisions
that were made to the MR2 since both power and
handling characteristics can vary between different
years.
Once you've sorted out your race car you'll need to
add the following:
- Approved six point roll cage
- Approved plumbed in fire extinguisher
- Approved four point harness
- Approved racing seat
- LED rain light
- Ignition cut-off circuit
- Approved tyres (currently Yokohama A539 for mk1s
and AO22 for mk2)
- Race number, novice badge and safety stickers |
