ARDS Race Licence

Overview

The ARDS Race Licence Course prepares candidates for safe, first-time competitive circuit racing.

Candidates must obtain a Motorsport UK Go Racing Starter Pack prior to attending the course and bring the required licence application documentation on the day. The Starter Pack materials, including USB and online resources, are designed to assist preparation for the ARDS written paper.

More detail

The course includes a comprehensive classroom briefing covering circuit safety, flags and light signals, race procedures, signing-on, scrutineering, safety equipment and race meeting structure.

Candidates must complete the ARDS written paper as part of the assessment.

The practical driving assessment includes instructor demonstration laps followed by assessed on-track driving. Candidates are evaluated on vehicle control, smoothness, balance, weight transfer, situational awareness and flag recognition while driving.

Requirements & preparation

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Motorsport UK Go Racing Starter Pack required (purchased separately).
Long sleeves, trousers and suitable footwear
Crash helmet (provided if required)
Course cars supplied for assessments
Candidates who do not meet the required driving standard must complete one hour of remedial tuition prior to the course (this may be completed on the same day).

Overview

Prepare for safe, first-time competitive circuit racing.

What you’ll leave with: Eligible for Motorsport UK Interclub (Race) Licence upon successful completion, subject to Motorsport UK regulations in force at the time of application.

What you’ll learn

Fundamental racing lines and apex strategy
Basic car control including braking, throttle and steering discipline
Vision, awareness and predictable circuit navigation
Racecraft basics and safe overtaking etiquette
Full flag signals, regulations and pit-lane rules
Preparation for the ARDS written paper
On-track assessment of consistency, observation and control

On the day

Comprehensive classroom briefing
ARDS written paper
Instructor demonstration laps
On-track driving assessment

Track time is rigid, so please arrive in good time to complete signing-on, paperwork and briefing before your session starts.