Licence renewals

[Robyn Slater]

Has anyone had a licence renewal yet?
Don't they usually turn up in November?

[The Fat Clerk]

You can do it online.

[MGDavid]

MSUK put something out a while back, saying renewals would be delayed until 'early December'. I reckon they're wondering what to do about medicals as of course one cannot just waltz in to see your GP (or any other doc for that matter) and get a private medical done just now.... except Mark Green and he can't do ten thousand of them !

[midgetman]

There's a discount advertised if you renew ASAP. 25% (renewals not new licences). The rates have been frozen.

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[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by MGDavid

MSUK put something out a while back, saying renewals would be delayed until 'early December'. I reckon they're wondering what to do about medicals as of course one cannot just waltz in to see your GP (or any other doc for that matter) and get a private medical done just now.... except Mark Green and he can't do ten thousand of them !

Call me a cynic but I think where GPs are concerned as soon as money is mentioned they will be willing to see you.

[delta]

Nothing for me . I have to do stressed ECG this time . What joy and expensive .

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by delta

Nothing for me . I have to do stressed ECG this time . What joy and expensive .

I was lucky in that respect when I was racing as one of my customers was in charge of the stress related program at a local hospital and did it for nothing.
She always laughed as she normally only dealt with "ill" people and had to alter the machinery for me

[Lancsbreaker]

Originally Posted by midgetman

There's a discount advertised if you renew ASAP. 25% (renewals not new licences). The rates have been frozen.

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Discount only if you had a 2020 licence, of course.....as I didn't renew mine this year - no discount - which is fair enough.



The info you'll need is here: https://www.motorsportuk.org/competi...ence-renewals/


They seem to be saying renewals will start on 14/12/20


Doesn't seem to be any sign of relaxation with regard to medicals - and as I'm now 70 I'll need one.

[terence]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Discount only if you had a 2020 licence, of course.....as I didn't renew mine this year - no discount - which is fair enough.



The info you'll need is here: https://www.motorsportuk.org/competi...ence-renewals/


They seem to be saying renewals will start on 14/12/20


Doesn't seem to be any sign of relaxation with regard to medicals - and as I'm now 70 I'll need one.

Bit different here in Germany,no doctors appointment just an eye test then send back the form.Int C license arrived yesterday after a four day wait 😁

[Gerard C]

Strange how things go right in Germany compared to France! Interesting to compare the price of an itn C in some countries. Only the insurances are different.

[Brian A]

Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Discount only if you had a 2020 licence, of course.....as I didn't renew mine this year - no discount - which is fair enough.



The info you'll need is here: https://www.motorsportuk.org/competi...ence-renewals/


They seem to be saying renewals will start on 14/12/20


Doesn't seem to be any sign of relaxation with regard to medicals - and as I'm now 70 I'll need one.

I missed any notice of when they would start and merrily applied for my licence on Sunday, got confirmation back that application had been successful on Sunday evening. Luckily didn't need a medical this time out.

Interesting approach was that when you get to the payment page, you have to actively opt in to the discount. If you miss that you'll finish up paying the full amount - be warned

[delta]

Ok I have just spoke to MSUK and most of the forms were sent last week. 2nd batch going out shortly.He very quickly looked at my details to tell me i need stressed ECG. Excellent service.He also said to get the licence done in the new year but before end of Jan so as to get the 25% discount.

[Tim Barry]

Just called Motorsports UK and was most impressed with service. I'm an insulin-dependent diabetic and am now 61 so was concerned about the medicals required as my GP and consultant seem to take forever to get a "non-urgent" appointment (Don't they realise the life-affirming importance of club motorsport to us competitors!!). However, I was told that because my last medical was in June and I'm reapplying for a Race National I will not require one for 2021. Result! And like Mr. Delta he advised me to check the discount box or I wouldn't get the 25% off.

[Lancsbreaker]

And of course prompted by this discussion my licence renewal docs arrived today, as did those for my race partner.


Interesting that they acknowledge the difficulty of getting medicals - saying they've issued a list of doctors available, although I haven't checked that yet, but also offering the possibility of a waiver of the requirement for a medical if "no underlying conditions" . I'm on tablets for high blood pressure, like half the people I know of my age, so I'm guessing that excludes me

[Newall Andy]

Booked my medical with Racing Medics yesterday, he will take you anytime to suit your requirments.
Simples.

[Lancsbreaker]

I messaged them because their missive yesterday referred to a list of doctors, which I couldn't find on their non-intuitive website, and they were very helpful, and included the following comment:


"I can confirm that you are able to locate the list of doctors via the resource centre on our website. If you search ‘Doctors’ in the resource centre the attached list is available.

Please note, if you are unable to obtain a medical then you can return your application without having one completed and we can issue your 2021 Race National licence."




I guess I'll wait until February (as I didn't have a 2020 licence so no need to rush to claim my discount - I'll probably downgrade to the Inter-club licence anyway as that's all I need) and see if my own doctor can accommodate me. Not due to race until April, so should give me enough time.

[Peter Mallett]

Just sent my partially completed form to MRM and requested an appointment. Need the ECG etc. this year.

[Robyn Slater]

Total lack of success trying to log on the the online site. They don't send the promised log in details. Never mind I received my postal application forms today.

[AGD A105/6]

I called them about the lack of log in response, "Membership" team fixed it and gave me the log in over the phone. Then you'll find some pages insist all boxes must be filled, but it won't let you do so, so ignore that instruction. Finally you must opt in for the discount.

[Peter Mallett]

My medical appointment booked for 14 Jan covid permitting.

[delta]

What time Peter . I’m on at 11 am

[Peter Mallett]

10 am. Oh great.

[Gerard C]

International C cost here is c 530/550 €. If one did not race in 2020, the same licence is free but not the mandatory club fee. Looks like good news but I suspect something less enjoyable is hidden behind this sudden generosity…

[MGDavid]

According to the status on MSUK website mine was posted out on the 9th. Still not got it though.

[Brian A]

This morning's post has just arrived and hooray, it includes the application form for my competition licence.

Coincidentally, in another envelope this morning was my actual licence for 2021 which I'd ordered online last Sunday evening.

I have to say that the MUK's application process appears very effective. The online application was very straightforward, particularly for renewals with a quick confirmation that everything had been processed successfully. The printed licence only took a couple of days to come through.

Full marks to the team at Motorsport UK