Contact details for forthcoming Course dates can be found at the bottom of this page.

Some information for Newcomers

All newcomer drivers in Circuit Racing and Stage Rallying are required to undertake a Motorsport Ireland "Introduction to Motorsport Course" prior to being issued with a competition licence.

The aim of these courses is to give each newcomer a safe and enjoyable introduction to the sport and prepare them for their first event.  The courses are 6 - 8 hours long and include theory, practical and on-track/stage driving tuition and are taught by Level 1 grade Coaches who have been certified by the NCTC and MI.  Also, successful completion of a course is counted as one upgrading signature i.e. one guaranteed event finish!

Here is a brief outline of what you will need to do:

1. Apply to Motorsport Ireland for an Introductory Pack: Cost = €10

This can be done by telephoning or calling to the MI office at 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Phone: 01 6775628. The pack can be paid for by credit card.

The pack will contains:

• A Current MI Yearbook in CD format (containing the Rules & Regulations)
• Licence Application Forms
• An IRDS (Insurance) Application Form (for Rallying only)
• Course Details - how to book, costs etc.
• An Introductory DVD/Video(for Racing and Rallying only)
• Some additional preparatory information.
• A Booking Reference Number

2.   Book Your Course: (Quote your booking reference number)

Rallying:

There is a choice of two venues:

Rally School Ireland, Gola, Scotstown, Co.Monaghan, Ph: 047 89098 - www.rallyschoolireland.ie - Cost of course = €375.00

or

RallyConnection, Millstreet, Cappagh, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford, Ph/Fax: 058 47000, - www.rallyconnection.com - Cost of course = €375.00

The next Rallying Training Courses  in 2011 for each School appears at the bottom of this page.

Racing:

Mondello Park, Donore, Naas, Co.Kildare, Ph: 045 860200 -
www.mondellopark.ie - Cost of course = €250.00

Please Note:  You must be able to drive a saloon car in a safe and controlled manner prior to booking a course.  Also, Junior Race applicants, that is, children from 14-16 years of age inclusive, 

3.   Complete the Course:

Here is a brief outline of the course content:

• Sign-on and Registration
• An introduction to the course
• Safety Clothing & Equipment
• Safety Signs and Signals
• Driving Theory
• Practical Driving Instruction
• Driving Assessment
• Event Procedures (what to expect on the day)
• Rules & Regulations
• Officials and their duties
• Pre-Event Preparation
• Scrutineering
• Competitor Behaviour
• Oral/Written Theory Test
• De-brief
• Close & Course Evaluation

Your Licence Application Form will be stamped by the School

4.   Apply to Motorsport Ireland for your Competition Licence:

Cost = €40 if you are a member of an Affiliated Motor Club and you have had your form stamped by the club, otherwise the cost will be €80.

Now you are ready to go!

Best of luck and we hope you enjoy yourselves.

Dates for Training Courses:

RACING:

Next Course date:  Please contact Mondello Park directly at number below.

Phone:  045 860200 / mondellopark.ie

RALLYING:

Rally School Ireland, Monaghan:

Next Course Date:  Please contact directly at number below.

Phone: 047 89098 / rallyschoolireland.ie   

Rally Connection, Waterford:

Next Course Date: Please contact drectly at number below.

Phone: 058 47000 / rallyconnection.com