New to the forum

Richardsix · 21 Dec 2010, 22:24 (Ref:2807163)

Just thought I would say Hi and introduce myself..........here go's
I have a love of all motorsport, dating back to the late eighties when I worked for Argo, working on FF2000,1600 and gtp cars, then moved to Lotus.
I now own a Tiger Super Six which I would love to sprint/hillclimb.... so looking for any advice/events that would suit a novice old git.
Richard

**Woolley** · 21 Dec 2010, 22:54 (Ref:2807175)

And a warm welcome to the forum. Obvious starting point is with sprints where there's less to hit, or try out on one of the many drivers' schools that exist - Cuborough, Shelsley and Prescott for starters. Depends on where you're based, of course.

Pistonbroke · 22 Dec 2010, 11:37 (Ref:2807296)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolley

And a warm welcome to the forum. Obvious starting point is with sprints where there's less to hit, or try out on one of the many drivers' schools that exist - Cuborough, Shelsley and Prescott for starters. Depends on where you're based, of course.

And Loton Park from 2011 - dates TBA

b1ackcr0w · 24 Dec 2010, 22:00 (Ref:2808285)

Gurston Down near Salisbury has a very highly regarded driver school programme if you're further south.

http://gurstondown.org/school.htm

b1ackcr0w · 24 Dec 2010, 22:03 (Ref:2808287)

And here's Prescott FYI http://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/driversschool.aspx

Whereabouts are you Mr Six?

Richardsix · 26 Dec 2010, 17:37 (Ref:2808605)

Cheers for the replies, should have said, I am in Romford,Essex.

Dan Friel · 27 Dec 2010, 09:53 (Ref:2808727)

There's a complete lack of hillclimbs in the south east.

Have a look here:

http://www.aemc.org.uk/Motor_Sport/Sprints/sprints.html

and

http://www.asemc.org.uk/

Richardsix · 27 Dec 2010, 16:18 (Ref:2808818)

Cheers for the links, like I said I am a novice old git, I presume I need some sort of licence, what sort and how do I get one?
Richard

Dan Friel · 28 Dec 2010, 15:22 (Ref:2808994)

Check out the following link:

http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/conten...sp?article=771

But a quick internet search will uncover some starter guides. You'll need a non race licence an appropriate safety gear. I havent read the latest rules but it's on the MSA website.

You may want to try a few track days first. Less initial outlay and no pressure. Exhaust noise on your Tiger may be an issue.

Mark-e21 · 30 Jan 2011, 00:21 (Ref:2822503)

Hi Richard, I'm in the same boat as you and just starting out myself. I've just joined Sevenoaks & District MC with a view to doing my first event in April. I did a couple of track days last year so as to get an idea of what its like to drive a circuit? Anyway, I'm only over in SW London/Surrey myself. If all goes to plan my first event will be at North Weald so might be worth you taking a look as it's not too far.