Motorsport newb

[ttomred4000]

oh lord i know im going to get flamed big time for this thread.

but i was wondering how i get into such events in motor sport i.e AHG and wanneroo track days etc.

also what sort of things do i need ( protection gear, extingusher etc).

cheers for all help.

regards

derm

[RICEY]

Id be more inclined to take the piss for saying oh lord than asking about motorsport haha

Get yourself a decent helmet for starters and an extinguisher in the car is a good idea. Not all ahg events require a helmet but wanneroo does.

Some wanneroo events also require a cams license too.

Best way to get into it is to go with a car club to an event. They usually post on here if they have spaces to fill.

[ED40]

www.nolimitevents.com club for barbagallo.
www.dtec.com.au for ahg..

[TJ]

Extinguisher is needed bolted to the car securely.

For an investment of under 300 dollars you will get the following

1 night at Wanneroo with instructors
1 years membership to no limit car club which is a cams affiliated club
1 years cams license enabling you to compete pretty much anywhere in the state.

You will also need a helmet, long sleeve clothing and a fundamentally safe car.

No limits in my humble opinion is a brilliant way to get started.

[adrenalin]

AHG. I recommend doing it a few times before even looking at a track. Gives you the basic fundementals of how your car is going to handle and where you should be looking \ hand position where the car should go etc.

Then as said any of the tracks in W.A.

Fire extinguisher must be valid and the bracket must be mounted safely ( usually passenger side either at end of foot well or to the side of the gearbox also passenger side )

For AHG days there are clubs advertising here bout spots so prob look out for one of those.

[wadragracing]

oh lord i know im going to get flamed big time for this thread.

Actually this is the sort of n00b thread that will go down well as opposed to "O hai i haf neons how do i pUt dem on?"
AHG "Performance Driving" is a great way to start in terms of non-competitive, chuck your car around a track stuff, I had a heap of fun when I did it, then move on up from there!

[Nismo33]

AHG or Midland speed dome

[Nismo33]

Don't recommend a high powered car at Midland though. But that is where I started.

[dtcng]

Or join WASCC

[Lump]

Or join WASCC
yep & then just do tuning days or a driving school fastlane for example.

tuning days are cheap, you dont need an extinguisher (but good idea for any car obviously) & you can get tuition on the day.

if you are new maybe go to a weekday tuning day or just stay the whole day saturday & go out when a there's a little less traffic.
good luck

[bjohnson]

Motorkhana events are probably the best place for you to start.

I would suggest heading out for a look to AHG this sunday i believe? for the first round of the autotest series.

Better to have a look at how it's run, speak to some people there and ask them how you should get started. That way, you'll be less nervous when you enter because you already know how it's run and what to expect.

I'd recommend having a word with barbara dellow or danny cerro (both work at MC motorsport) about getting started, they should both be around.

I'd either do to a performance driving course out there or have a run at the next autotest (run once a month).

Once you're pretty comfortable with the car you could look at doing a sprint event out there (on the long track).

You will need to sort out a cams licence to enter these events, will cost you $80 a year (only a form to fill out) for a Level 2 Speed (that will be fine for most club events in perth). You will also need to join a CAMS affiliated club (all fours and rotaries?).

As for the car, a lot of people will tell you to get this and get that..
I'd recommend just making sure everything on the car is working fine, a nice set of tyres (they can be streets, I raced for a year with streets on my MX5) just make sure they have plenty of tread.

You won't really need brakes straight away, just make sure the pads aren't overly worn.

You will only really need an extinguisher if you head out to barbagallo.
even then, they are easy to fit (plenty of guides around).

You will need long pants, long sleeves, closed shoes and an approved helmet (it has to be stickered). If you get more involved, a good investment is a pair of race boots which should cost around 150 and can be had from revolution race gear or go gear. they will give you a lot more pedal feel through the sole.

Then, if you're comfortable with everything, you can look to head out to wanneroo for no limits. It's a great event and the instructors are very helpful, it is a little expensive though.

Pretty much, just get out there and give it a go.
You'll be nervous as f*ck before and waiting for your run, the track can be intimidating. But once you get out there it's more fun than you'd ever expect.

Yeah.
A bit of advice that helped me when I started out, is to just go out there and do it right, once you can do it right (right way, no cones, pick lines) then start to do it right but quicker.

The club motorsport scene in perth is really good. You'll find pretty much everyone is friendly and will help you out.

[TJ]

I do not agree with starting out at Midland - if you get it wrong, and as a newbie your more then likely going to, your going to smash a kerb or tree or gutter.

No thanks.

[SimonR32]

You will also need a helmet, long sleeve clothing and a fundamentally safe car.

prizes for picking where this quote becomes hypocritical

[TJ]

Battery secure, lights working, seat secured and belt working.

Any of those pose an issue Simon?

[Brockas]

Chassis aligned?

[Cake]

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