What is necessary to get a "motor cycle" racing licence in G.B.today?

Question

Not bothered about points,all I aim to do is,create/maintain interest in racing and perhaps have a laugh along the way.Did my hero worship in the 50/60/70s,when you were lucky to own a double knocker and do a ton ,there were no motorways.but it was only 10bob for your driving test,on anything.

Answer 1

Your racing license is very different to your road license you know Albert ?

A new starter can find all the info needed via : http://www.acu.org.uk/

Have a good look through, the details are very good.

Answer 2

I would have thought you'd know the answer Albert -

You first need a novice licence obtained from

The ACU - You have to ware an orange 'novice bib' and

compete in 10 races at 4 different race circuits -

When you've done that, you will progress to 'club man'

licence - where you can enter any club man class -

Given your age - (no offence intended) you will be

required to undergo a medical -

http://www.acu.org.uk/

http://www.bemsee.net/

Answer 3

You have to be a member of a Motorcycle Club that is affiliated to the Auto Cycle Union, the ACU for short.

You will need a Road Race Licence from the ACU to race your motorcycle at authorised race meetings. A Licence will cost you £40.00 and will be valid from 1st January until 31st December each year. Provided you are reasonably fit there is no need for a medical, but an eyesight examination will be required every third year.



There is now a requirement to attend a Pre - Licence Qualification Course (ACU-T) before a new Road Race Licence can be issued. Details of this course will be sent with your ACU Licence Application Form. You must successfully attend and pass this course before you can apply for your Road Race Licence. The Certificate from your ACU-T Course must be attached to your Licence Application Form. (For security reasons you are strongly advised to take and keep a copy of your Certificate).



Once you have obtained your Licence application form, complete the form, had your eyesight tested and successfully completed the ACU-T Course, you should send your Licence Application Form to the Club Secretary together with your Membership Form to join that club. If you put a stamped addressed envelope to the ACU with your Licence application form (remember the cheque if required), the Secretary will normally countersign your Licence application and forward to the ACU.

Yeah, we had Sunday afternoon informal "meet" at a certain local straight where we'd try to see what we could get out of our bikes.  I was very proud (and now terrified to think of it) to squeeze the ton out of the oily old AJS.  She was having a good day on that occasion . . .