Beginners autotest championship 09 - Page 2

**noodamo** · 08-06-2009, 05:29 PM

thanks Piers!

i'm off to write a cheque now....NOT gettin involved in the queueing/waiting list process again....like ever!

Can't wait!

Mick525i · 08-06-2009, 05:35 PM

Bugger Damo I havnt even looked at the car. It needs sorting. Any day now :-)

Piers14 · 08-06-2009, 05:39 PM

Get the finger out Mick.. Its only been a year!

stephen m1 · 08-06-2009, 08:38 PM

whats this one day licence about
does the car need to conform to current rally/race regs

IE cage fire extinguisher etc

or can you buy an owl fiesta /starlet strip the balls out and auto test away????

ill go for a look any way

Speedy · 08-06-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen m1

whats this one day licence about
does the car need to conform to current rally/race regs

IE cage fire extinguisher etc

or can you buy an owl fiesta /starlet strip the balls out and auto test away????

ill go for a look any way

car doesn't have to be up to race/rally spec so no cage, race seat, harness etc needed. you'll need to make sure that the seat is secure and have a working lap belt fitted. fire extiguisher is advisable but not mandatory.

best thing is to go along for a look and see the level of preperation on the cars and chat to a few of the guys n girls and see what the best mods to make are

Piers14 · 08-06-2009, 08:54 PM

One day event licences are available for purchase for those who do not hold a current Motorsport Ireland Clubman licence..
Any car will do. Just make sure it has a good handbrake... The lighter the better & pump up those rear tyres to 60psi...

stephen m1 · 08-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piers14

One day event licences are available for purchase for those who do not hold a current Motorsport Ireland Clubman licence..
Any car will do. Just make sure it has a good handbrake... The lighter the better & pump up those rear tyres to 60psi...

im going shopping
heheheheh

how many of these events do you hold a year ???

and how many one day jobbies can you be issued with in a year??
can you double drive a car??
or one driver per car??
whats the entry cost??

Piers14 · 08-06-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen m1

im going shopping
heheheheh

how many of these events do you hold a year ???

and how many one day jobbies can you be issued with in a year??
can you double drive a car??
or one driver per car??
whats the entry cost??

There are 4 beginner autotests during the summer and approx 25 other events around the country during the year. They typically cost €30 to €35 for beginners/novices. Double driving is permitted and quite popular for beginners.
As the clubman licence only costs €40 for the year for first timers its the best bet if you plan on doing a few events.
This is a fantastic sport and really improves your car control. It is possibly one of the most difficult sports to master and you do go through a pain barrier, but its really worth it and will be of tremendous help if you want to improve you racing skills..
We have a few Rallycross drivers joining soon as they have seen the benefits others have got from this sport and want to improve their competitiveness..

stephen m1 · 08-06-2009, 10:28 PM

i have downloaded the form for the licence loads of times but never got arround to getting it
no real need as iv no race car
only trackday carS
but this could be the way in
seen some of you at it in the back yard of mondello one track day
looked like great crack

would a fiat chicky chento be a good chioce for this???
know of a cheap one on the go ???

Piers14 · 08-06-2009, 10:58 PM

Hi, The Cinq might not be the best long term as the gearbox is quite weak.. This is why you see a lot of starlets.. The cars take a lot of punishment..
Its great craic for sure but as I mentioned you'll have accept looking like a clown for a while until you get the hang of it... It regularly humbles racing drivers...

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08-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
noodamo Westie S3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,788	thanks Piers! i'm off to write a cheque now....NOT gettin involved in the queueing/waiting list process again....like ever! Can't wait!

08-06-2009, 05:35 PM	#12
Mick525i 309Gti,BMW E21,VWpassat Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,270	Bugger Damo I havnt even looked at the car. It needs sorting. Any day now :-)

08-06-2009, 05:39 PM	#13
Piers14 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 280	Get the finger out Mick.. Its only been a year!

08-06-2009, 08:38 PM	#14
stephen m1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,748	whats this one day licence about does the car need to conform to current rally/race regs IE cage fire extinguisher etc or can you buy an owl fiesta /starlet strip the balls out and auto test away???? ill go for a look any way

08-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#16
Piers14 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 280	One day event licences are available for purchase for those who do not hold a current Motorsport Ireland Clubman licence.. Any car will do. Just make sure it has a good handbrake... The lighter the better & pump up those rear tyres to 60psi...

08-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#19
stephen m1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,748	i have downloaded the form for the licence loads of times but never got arround to getting it no real need as iv no race car only trackday carS but this could be the way in seen some of you at it in the back yard of mondello one track day looked like great crack would a fiat chicky chento be a good chioce for this??? know of a cheap one on the go ???

08-06-2009, 10:58 PM	#20
Piers14 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 280	Hi, The Cinq might not be the best long term as the gearbox is quite weak.. This is why you see a lot of starlets.. The cars take a lot of punishment.. Its great craic for sure but as I mentioned you'll have accept looking like a clown for a while until you get the hang of it... It regularly humbles racing drivers...