Wanna' get into motorsport?

[Baxter]

Wanna' get into motorsport?

You can do some events without a competition licence, or even club membership (eg autocrosses and 1/4 miles). Have a look at what your local club offers and give it a go...
Here's all the recognised clubs - http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Contacts/clubcontacts.htm

If you want to do regular hill-climbs, sprints, or circuit racing you have to be a member of a recognised car club (which costs around $50 to $100 per year), and then apply for a competition licence from Motorsport NZ ( http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/A001.pdf ), which is another $50 to $100 or so, depending on what level licence you're appyling for.

A 'Clubsport' licence is fine for most club events (eg hill-climbs, sprints, rallysprint, etc) and, assuming you have no medical etc issues, it's pretty much just a matter of handing over cash for your licence. If you want to do circuit racing or propper rallying you need a special licence that is a lttle dearer and may involve a simple test or two.


Motorsport New Zealand is the governing body and there's heaps of info on their hard to navigate site - http://www.motorsport.org.nz .


Here's a good place for beginners to start - http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/get_started_book.pdf

[95ITR]

Its easy as guys,

I have just joined local car club and got my form for clubsport liecense.

Easy thing to do really, join your local club as they have more than enough info and help to get you on your way.

[Baxter]

What about my Car?

Equipment:


For basic event (eg autocross & motorkhana) all you need is:
-a car in WOF condition,
-some clean 100% cotton overalls,
-an approved motor-cycle helmet,
-and a current driver's licence

For 'Speed' events (hillclimbs, sprints, etc) you will need:
-to also fit an extingusher to your car.
-and a competition licence.

A few selected 'Speed' events also require a roll cage, but most don't as the idea is that these are entry level events.



As always there's helpful info at http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/get_started_book.pdf .

[95ITR]

Originally Posted by Baxter

What about my Car?

Equipment:


For basic event (eg autocross & motorkhana) all you need is:
-a car in WOF condition,
-some clean 100% cotton overalls,
-an approved motor-cycle helmet,
-and a current driver's licence

For 'Speed' events (hillclimbs, sprints, etc) you will need:
-to also fit an extingusher to your car.
-and a competition licence.


Yeah this is very easy to do, fit a fire extingusher held with metal bracket and two 6mm bolts and your done. Fill the form for a clubsport liecense and your done
A few selected 'Speed' events also require a roll cage, but most don't as the idea is that these are entry level events.



As always there's helpful info at http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Pdf/get_started_book.pdf .

[tysonzane]

Originally Posted by Baxter

What about my Car?

Equipment:


For basic event (eg autocross & motorkhana) all you need is:
-a car in WOF condition,
-some clean 100% cotton overalls,
-an approved motor-cycle helmet,
-and a current driver's licence
.

Really? All the Autocross i have done, all you need is a car (one car was trailored there and didnt have a WOF but was probably WOFable) and that was it. I was wearing shorts and T shirt with no helmet, you could be any age at all ( i did it as young as 14 but saw kids about 7 years old) and you didnt even have to wear your seatbelt ( i did though).

All the other info is top notch! All car clubs are helpfull with people new to the sport and will show you what it takes to get your National race and rally liecence etc. Its simple and fun. Good luck to who ever comes into the sport , you wont regret it...

[Baxter]

Originally Posted by tysonzane

Really? ... Autocross ... I was wearing shorts and T shirt with no helmet, you could be any age at all ( i did it as young as 14 but saw kids about 7 years old) and you didnt even have to wear your seatbelt ( i did though).

Yep, if it's an official autocross endorssed and covered by Motorsport NZ you need 100% cotton overalls and a helmet.

Strictly speaking a car only has to be WOF-able, not actualled WOFed (but that's up to the organisers) for autocross. The main things of concern is brakes, seat-belts, and a safe interor.
Tip: make sure your battery is tied down properly as well - not actually a WOF failure point, but it does need to be reasonably secure for motorsport (ie forget bungy cords ).

You can do events without a civil driver's licence at the organisers descresion (if it is on private land); and you can do events underage with your parents signed permission (about 13 or 14 to 17 years old off the top of my head).

[hench]

Originally Posted by 95ITR

Its easy as guys,

I have just joined local car club and got my form for clubsport liecense.

Easy thing to do really, join your local club as they have more than enough info and help to get you on your way.

Gees they let anyone in to car clubs these days ;o)

[95ITR]

Originally Posted by hench

Gees they let anyone in to car clubs these days ;o)

They must have taken pitty on me lol

Be good to see you at some events mate will be good, have another b16b in the club

[hench]

hey, Yup that makes 3 b16b's 2 in Ek and one in a EG, first event on 12 Feb, get the entry form off the website and get it in quickly as its going to be limited numbers. Great cars for motorsport.

Any other Taranaki People should join the Car club, you will meet alot of people with the same interest and get good deals along the way

[Ali]

Im thinking about it, is there a website? Take long to get registered?

[95ITR]

Originally Posted by hench

hey, Yup that makes 3 b16b's 2 in Ek and one in a EG, first event on 12 Feb, get the entry form off the website and get it in quickly as its going to be limited numbers. Great cars for motorsport.

Any other Taranaki People should join the Car club, you will meet alot of people with the same interest and get good deals along the way

Yeah man, Im not sure If I can make it to that event but i am really keen to get into this maybe later in the year a full roll cage will be in order and log book so it can be street legal

Ali its not hard do your research and go to the upbove link and go to taranakicarclub.org.nz and join up, apply for your license and go.

No point for you though as your gonna be at uni away from here.

[Ali]

Originally Posted by 95ITR

Yeah man, Im not sure If I can make it to that event but i am really keen to get into this maybe later in the year a full roll cage will be in order and log book so it can be street legal

Ali its not hard do your research and go to the upbove link and go to taranakicarclub.org.nz and join up, apply for your license and go.

No point for you though as your gonna be at uni away from here.

Well this is true, will have to find one in Wellington area

[Haydz]

Why isn't NZHondas doing anything along these lines? Might be a reason to sign up for membership if they did...

[95ITR]

there is lots of reasons to sign up to NZH great discounts on gear and special prices for trackdays, not to metion the t shirts and hoodies as well as a cool NZH Sticker.

This has nothing to do with NZH its MANZ Approved motorsport racing in new zealand

[Haydz]

err.. i kinda meant why isn't NZHondas one of the clubs that gets into autocross etc? I think plenty of people on here would attend an all Honda autocross session. What does it take to be MANZ 'recognised'?

[aazaa]

^^

a F#CKLOAD of paperwork.....

and after recent debarkles i dont think NZH will be able to get manz recognised...

[tysonzane]

Originally Posted by Haydz

err.. i kinda meant why isn't NZHondas one of the clubs that gets into autocross etc? I think plenty of people on here would attend an all Honda autocross session. What does it take to be MANZ 'recognised'?

Theres no reason why NZH couldnt have a Gymkhana. I'd sure as heck help organise and attend them. They dont have to a MANZ approvial. It would be a prick to get NZH as a MANZ registered club and it wouldnt be easy at all. Its just as easy to join your local car club man

[STR8LN]

You need to be an incorporated society to become MANZ affiliated. Something that is in the pipeline for this year.

Until certain members of this club can stop posting crap on these forums about wanting somewhere to have their illegal drags or burnouts, then MNZ will never take NZH seriously.

Shame, so few can ruin what so many have tried to lift and promote this club to a higher level.

[95ITR]

Originally Posted by STR8LN

You need to be an incorporated society to become MANZ affiliated. Something that is in the pipeline for this year.

Until certain members of this club can stop posting crap on these forums about wanting somewhere to have their illegal drags or burnouts, then MNZ will never take NZH seriously.

Shame, so few can ruin what so many have tried to lift and promote this club to a higher level.

I real shame man, Maybe there should be tougher rules on this forum and people getting removed. sucks for members like myself.

Its a real shame our club isnt taken seriously, to many we are just still stupid ricers in our ghey hondas

[aazaa]

thats why this forum is a car Club not a MOTORSPORT club....

just join your local motorsport club... i mean seriously NZH is too widespread to really class as a motorsport club... auckland car club have FULL TIME staff to work and do all the paperwork...

[95ITR]

Originally Posted by aazaa

thats why this forum is a car Club not a MOTORSPORT club....

just join your local motorsport club... i mean seriously NZH is too widespread to really class as a motorsport club... auckland car club have FULL TIME staff to work and do all the paperwork...

:thumbsup:

[Haydz]

I'm liking what STR8LN said, if that happens then i'll sign up for membership on that very day.

Tysonzane, i'm really keen to try the wagon out at a Gymkhana... Want to try your hand at organising an event? I'd be happy to help in any way..

[tysonzane]

Originally Posted by Haydz

I'm liking what STR8LN said, if that happens then i'll sign up for membership on that very day.

Tysonzane, i'm really keen to try the wagon out at a Gymkhana... Want to try your hand at organising an event? I'd be happy to help in any way..

First we need a paddock or car park for the day. When someone can provide that and we get the numbers, then im more then happy to help organise...

[BigAl]

public liability insurance ?????????????????
ACC????????????

[95ITR]

NZH shouldnt do full motorsport events, only trackdays.

It would be good for more trackdays like Manfield and taupo and even drags down lower north as well.