Details of forthcoming Racing and Karting Course dates are available when you scroll to the bottom of this page,

Some information for Newcomers

All newcomer drivers in Circuit Racing, Stage Rallying and Karting 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 = €30

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 (containing the Rules & Regulations)
• A Licence Application Form
• 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 2010 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

The dates for the next Racing Course in 2010 appears at the bottom of this page.

Karting:

Kiltorcan Raceway Kart Circuit, Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, Co.Kilkenny.
Ph: 056 7768914 or 087 2464872 - www.kiltorcan.com - Cost of course = €150.00  (Note: Children 16 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

The dates for the Karting Training Courses in 2010 appear at the bottom of this page.

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:

KARTING:

RACING:

Next Course date: Tuesday 23rd March 2010 

Please contact Mondellopark.ie or Ph: 045 860200 for further information

RALLYING:

Rally School Ireland, Monaghan:

Next Course Date:  Friday 12th March 2010

Contact: Ph: 047 89098 / rallyschoolireland.ie    for further information

Rally Connection, Waterford:

Next Course Date: TBA

Contact: Ph: 058 47000 / rallyconnection.com