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Road Racing - How do I get Started?

Speak to riders in the class that you would like to compete in also speak to Officials who run Meetings.
Join a Club, either one that is close to you (who may have a social side) or one that runs Road Race Events.
Go and get an Eye Test. You will require this for your Licence.
Decide on the Class you want to compete in and make sure your bike complies.
Find out about compulsory Novice Training to attain your Novice Licence. This information is available from the SACU Office (phone number 01506 858354)
You must attend a Novice Training Day to complete Part 1 (written test) and Part 2 (on circuit training) and have your Licence signed by a Training Officer before you can enter an Event. DO NOT enter any Events until you have both signatures on the back of your Licence.
Prepare your budget for racing
Contact the Clubs you intend to race with to organise Entry Forms.
Make sure that Entry Forms are completed IN FULL and returned to the relevant Club with the correct fee - 14 days prior to the event.


SACU Road Race - Age / Machine Capacity Restrictions - 2009

Novice Licence :

Issued to all first time riders, rendering them eligible to race in the following classes (after Part 1 and Part 2 Training has been completed and your Licence has been signed).
 

 Machine Capacity    Minimum Age and Licence Restrictions  
 SOLO    Novice   Int Novice   Clubman  National
Up to 125cc Production Scooter    11 yrs        
Up to 125cc Production Based Machine 250cc 4 stroke single cylinder machines restricted to 28bhp    12 yrs        
Up to 125cc GP Machine 250cc 4 stroke single cylinder machines no restriction    15 yrs      14 yrs    13 yrs  
Up to 500cc twin cylinder 4 stroke machine        15 yrs    
250cc 2 stroke or 400cc 4 stroke Production Based Machine Up to 650cc twin cylinder 4 stroke Production Based Machine and including the Ducati Monster 800cc 2 valve twin air cooled Machines    16 yrs        15 yrs  
Any Classic or Vintage Solo    17 yrs        
250cc GP Machine 600cc 4 cylinder 4 stroke Production Based Machine 675cc 3 cylinder 4 stroke Production Based Machine 750cc twin cylinder 4 stroke Production Based Machine    18 yrs      17 yrs    16 yrs  
Unlimited Capacity      18 yrs      17 yrs  
         
 Sidecars outfits and Three wheeled Machines    Novice    Int Novice    Clubman    National  
 Passenger          
FII, F350, Classic, Vintage Morgan 3 wheeler passenger    16 yrs        
Unlimited Passenger    18 yrs      16 yrs    
         
 Driver          
FII, F350, Classic, Vintage Morgan 3 wheeler driver    17 yrs        
Unlimited capacity driver    18 yrs      17 yrs    

National Licences:

 
Allows entry into British National Status Events and some European Events.
   
International Licences:
   
You must have held a National Licence for a period of 1 year to be able to receive an International Licence.
   
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
   
Helmets (must be ‘Gold’ Standard Stamped), ‘One Piece’ Leathers, Boots, Gloves, ID Disc, Back Protector.
   
  Before purchasing any of these items take advantage from established riders and Club Officials and always consult the ACU Handbook.
 
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