How do I start racing in the Alfa Romeo & Italian Intermarque Championship?
Often the best way for a novice racer to learn how it works, is to come along to one of the ARIIC races and chat with the teams and drivers. We are a friendly bunch who welcome newcomers, new racers, seasoned racers or pure enthusiasts.
How to get a racing licence?
The first step is to buy a Motorsport UK Go Racing starter pack, which comes with a Competition Licence form and USB stick containing an instructional film, plus a digital copy of the Motorsport UK Yearbook.
In order to gain your race competition licence you need to complete a Novice Driver Training Course, run by members of the Association of Racing Driver Schools (ARDS). If you have never driven on track before, it’s a good idea to do some track days first and undergo some basic training.
If you are aged 14 to 59, you will need to have a vision test before applying for your licence, which is easily available from an optician. If you are aged 60 and above, a doctor’s medical report (including a vision test) is required. Bear in mind that your application for a competition licence must be submitted within three months of your vision test or medical.
What equipment do I need?
You will need safety equipment such as a helmet, Frontal Head Restraint device, fireproof overalls and underwear, boots and gloves, all of which must comply with Motorsport UK regulations. As well as Roll Over Protection System (ROPS), FIA-homologated harness and fire extinguisher to acceptable standards, details of which can be found in section Q of the Motorsport Yearbook.
Do I need a timing transponder?
Most circuit racing events will require that you have a timing transponder fitted to the vehicle. Details of the type of transponder required are specified in the event or championship Supplementary Regulations (SRs), made available by the organiser.
Club Membership
As well as obtaining your licence and joining ARIIC, you need to be a member of the HSCC in order to race in the Alfa Romeo & Italian Intermarque Championship.
A final word on this – your MSUK licence is valid for the calendar year for which it is issued and will expire on 31st December. Your HSCC membership is valid for 12 months from when you join, so there is no need to sign-up until it is close to your first race. For general circuit testing (not Trackdays) you only need to have a valid MSUK competition licence.