Anyone know how to obtain a license to participate in amateur rally in the uk?

Question

Anyone know how to obtain a license to participate in amateur rally in the uk?

Answer 1

These are issued by the MSA!   Here is what it says on the website:

The Novice Stage Rally Driver Scheme

Any one who does not possess a Stage Rally Licence (apart from certain exceptions, see below) must first apply to the MSA for a "Go Rallying" Pack. The pack contains – among other information – a "Competitors Yearbook", a DVD and a novice licence application form. The pack contains instructions on the procedure for obtaining a Stage Rally National B Licence.

Since 1 January 2002, every driver competing in stage rallies has been required to hold a Stage Rally Competition Licence. Competitors (including co-drivers) are no longer able to apply for their Competition Licences on the day of an event.

The Stage Rally National B Licence may be issued, without other qualification, to any of the following:

Anyone who held a Non-Race National B Competition Licence prior to 31st December 2001.

Anyone who held any MSA Competition Licence which was valid for driving in Stage Rallies prior to 31st December 2001. This category comprises all Race, Kart, Speed, Drag and Rally Licences (each of which has always been valid as a Non-Race National B). Evidence of having driven on a Stage Rally is not required.

Drivers not qualified as above will be required to successfully complete the BARS course. These are:

Anyone who has previously held only a Non-Race Clubmans Licence.

Anyone who has previously held only a Rally National A Navigator Licence.

Anyone who has never previously held any type of Competition Licence.

The Stage Rally National B Licence and what it covers:

The Stage Rally Licence is the only Licence which entitles the holder to drive in Stage Rallies. It may also be used for any other event requiring either a Non-Race National B or Non-Race Clubmans Licence.

Any competitor wishing to drive in Stage Rallies will be required to apply for a Stage Rally National B Licence. No Stage Rally event will accept Non-Race National B Licences for drivers.

Any competitor wishing to navigate in Stage Rallies may apply for a Non-Race National B, Rally National A Navigator or (if entitled) a Stage Rally National B Licence. None of these licences may be applied for on the day of an event; every Stage Rally competitor is now required to be in possession of his or her licence prior to competing.

The starter pack costs £51, including VAT.   You also have to do a course, I believe, but cannot tell you how much these are - you have to ask!

Answer 2

contact www.msauk.org