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260ZG
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First question is do you hold a MSA competition Licence? (Nat race)
I am making some inquiries on some other motor sport forums I belong to.
Have you tried Sprinting? There is a circuit based championship that runs at Goodwood & Brands Hatch amongst others.
Edit:-
a quick update and some more questions....
Do you have any previous competition experience?
Is the car modified?
Is it Road legal with a current MOT?
It may be eligible for one of the SEMSEC race formuli
I am making some inquiries on some other motor sport forums I belong to.
Have you tried Sprinting? There is a circuit based championship that runs at Goodwood & Brands Hatch amongst others.
Edit:-
a quick update and some more questions....
Do you have any previous competition experience?
Is the car modified?
Is it Road legal with a current MOT?
It may be eligible for one of the SEMSEC race formuli
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racer
Club Member
The HSCC are going to try an 80's roadsports championship next year with similer regs to the current 70's series. Only very early 89 z32's would be eligable of course. No turbos either I'm afraid.
If your serious of course and you are desparate to race a z32 then changing your car to suit won't be an issue.
If your serious of course and you are desparate to race a z32 then changing your car to suit won't be an issue.
zedhead260
Well-Known Forum User
What about the Nippon Challenge ?
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Saz
need to get an MSA starter pack from MSA believe it or not lol. Then get the licence. Join a race club and find a race series
GZ32
Well-Known Forum User
MSG to all
I hold an MSA Clubman (rally) from 94 so will probably need an update as I havent raced since 95
Experiance, did about 10 rally's with a mate but he totaled the car showing off to a mate on an industrial site while I was on a posting to Belize. Couldnt be assed to fork out all over again and live got in teh way along with other intrests.
My car is mildly modified, Brakes, Full suspention but teh engine is only chipped realy.
was just planning on ripping evverything out of the interior and putting in what I need to race.
Nippon Challange seems right up my street. have made enquiries so thank to all. I knew this would be the right place to ask
I hold an MSA Clubman (rally) from 94 so will probably need an update as I havent raced since 95
Experiance, did about 10 rally's with a mate but he totaled the car showing off to a mate on an industrial site while I was on a posting to Belize. Couldnt be assed to fork out all over again and live got in teh way along with other intrests.
My car is mildly modified, Brakes, Full suspention but teh engine is only chipped realy.
was just planning on ripping evverything out of the interior and putting in what I need to race.
Nippon Challange seems right up my street. have made enquiries so thank to all. I knew this would be the right place to ask
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Saz
Duffs got competition 
GZ32
Well-Known Forum User
Duffs got competition
not anymore just read rules and I cant race as I have targa. Will have to sell it which defeats the point... bugger. ok next options lol
260ZG
Club Member
Ok that give me a bit more to go on…
Just typed this out and then saw the post about it not being eligable due to Targa roof......but as I have already typed it I'll post it anyway
Race series it may be eligable for:-
BRSCC LMA Euro saloons and sports
SEMSEC
750MC All comers
I wouldn't have thought the targa roof would be a problem providing you take out the glass panels and have a Roll Cage fitted, but if they exclude it....
You will need the starter pack from the MSA –be careful to keep all the bumpf they send you as a friend of mine lost one of the forms and had to buy a complete new pack.
You will need to pass an ARDS course, I think the closest place to you would be Brands Hatch
The car will probably require a roll cage and other safety equipment. Cut off switch etc Details should be in the championship tech regs and the MSA blue book you get with the starter pack.
You will need approved overalls and Helmet –make sure you get the right ones as specs change and they can go out of date, there is no point buying a £300 set you can only use for a year!
Be aware that racing is NOT cheap:-
MSA starter pack £53
Medical £50
ARDS test £250+
Nat B licence £49
Helmet/overalls £250?
Plus you need to include, Transponder, Car preparation, Championship reg/, Club fees Entry fees etc.
I would seriously consider trying a few sprints first to see how you get on, as these can be entered for a lot less money and work.
A sprint can be a very good way to start as you can use the car as it is –you don’t need to make any mods if it is in a road going class. You will still need a Helmet and Overalls. There are sprint championships that run at circuits.
There are also of course Track Days although these lack the competitive element (allegedly!)
PLEASE NOTE:- This is only a rough outline of what you need , and some things will be specific to the race series, your circumstances etc-don’t blame me if I have forgotten something!!
[FONT="]Hope this helps[/FONT]
Just typed this out and then saw the post about it not being eligable due to Targa roof......but as I have already typed it I'll post it anyway
Race series it may be eligable for:-
BRSCC LMA Euro saloons and sports
SEMSEC
750MC All comers
I wouldn't have thought the targa roof would be a problem providing you take out the glass panels and have a Roll Cage fitted, but if they exclude it....
You will need the starter pack from the MSA –be careful to keep all the bumpf they send you as a friend of mine lost one of the forms and had to buy a complete new pack.
You will need to pass an ARDS course, I think the closest place to you would be Brands Hatch
The car will probably require a roll cage and other safety equipment. Cut off switch etc Details should be in the championship tech regs and the MSA blue book you get with the starter pack.
You will need approved overalls and Helmet –make sure you get the right ones as specs change and they can go out of date, there is no point buying a £300 set you can only use for a year!
Be aware that racing is NOT cheap:-
MSA starter pack £53
Medical £50
ARDS test £250+
Nat B licence £49
Helmet/overalls £250?
Plus you need to include, Transponder, Car preparation, Championship reg/, Club fees Entry fees etc.
I would seriously consider trying a few sprints first to see how you get on, as these can be entered for a lot less money and work.
A sprint can be a very good way to start as you can use the car as it is –you don’t need to make any mods if it is in a road going class. You will still need a Helmet and Overalls. There are sprint championships that run at circuits.
There are also of course Track Days although these lack the competitive element (allegedly!)
PLEASE NOTE:- This is only a rough outline of what you need , and some things will be specific to the race series, your circumstances etc-don’t blame me if I have forgotten something!!
[FONT="]Hope this helps[/FONT]
GZ32
Well-Known Forum User
I did a couple of hill climbs in the early 90's in a M3 Cortina. OK dont laugh. Found them a bit short. But to be honest I just want to race at this point, bt I would also like to drive the car 2 and from the beets.
OK maybe from might turn out to be a problem sometimes, but I dont have the space for a trailer, so it has to be road legal.
OK maybe from might turn out to be a problem sometimes, but I dont have the space for a trailer, so it has to be road legal.
260ZG
Club Member
Well I agree that sprints are rather shorter than race but then they are a lot cheaper.
As an example, one of the Motor Clubs I belong to runs two sprints a year at North Weald and the costs go something like this
Club membership £20
Entry Fee for event £45
Plus fuel etc.
For this the competitors get two practice and three timed runs.
There are as I said also sprints at circuits, and our club has run them at Cadwell Park and Snetterton, and TWMC run at Brands Hatch, Goodwood and Lydden.
Another advantage if you are driving to the venue is that there is less chance of damage at a Sprint as you run on your own against the clock, so no idiots to take you out in the course of their accident.
We don't have any more events at North Weald this year, next one is probably April 09 and you can always come and see what goes on, although you would have to help out marshaling in return
As an example, one of the Motor Clubs I belong to runs two sprints a year at North Weald and the costs go something like this
Club membership £20
Entry Fee for event £45
Plus fuel etc.
For this the competitors get two practice and three timed runs.
There are as I said also sprints at circuits, and our club has run them at Cadwell Park and Snetterton, and TWMC run at Brands Hatch, Goodwood and Lydden.
Another advantage if you are driving to the venue is that there is less chance of damage at a Sprint as you run on your own against the clock, so no idiots to take you out in the course of their accident.
We don't have any more events at North Weald this year, next one is probably April 09 and you can always come and see what goes on, although you would have to help out marshaling in return
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
Matt - wasn't this ONLY for UK models (no imports) ? In that case an n/a Z32 wouldn't get in but it'd be great to see a slick -top in there.
GZ32
Well-Known Forum User
abs i have but to be honest teh brakes are so poor on the zed anyway taking them off ifnt a major problem. ill look into it
racer
Club Member
Sean
Not 100% sure on that one fella? I don't think the regs have been finalised as yet. They were susposed to be similer to the 70's regs wich exclude specials but not imports as far as I know. As allways I guess how flexible they will be will depend on how many entries they get!
deve8uk
The HSCC championship I have mentioned promotes driving to and from the track, and does so by awarding extra points during the season. I have done this myself for the last eight years, with the ocasional lift home form the RAC !
Not 100% sure on that one fella? I don't think the regs have been finalised as yet. They were susposed to be similer to the 70's regs wich exclude specials but not imports as far as I know. As allways I guess how flexible they will be will depend on how many entries they get!
deve8uk
The HSCC championship I have mentioned promotes driving to and from the track, and does so by awarding extra points during the season. I have done this myself for the last eight years, with the ocasional lift home form the RAC !
GZ32
Well-Known Forum User
now that sounds like a plan and what im looking for.
do they allow targas? iof not im gona have to import one.
racer
Club Member
Not sure about that one mate,
Best to check out the club website hscc.org.uk. Contact the office and ask to talk to someone about the new 80's Roadsports championship. If you get in at the start you may be able influence decisions about regulations. If interest from japanese car owners is high the regs will have to accommodate you.
You have to consider what car will be competitive. For example, my class in the 70's is B. This is for between 2 and 3 litre cars. If the same applys to the 80's cars, you will up against a wide variety of machinery. An 80's porch 944 for instance is going to be formidable opposition!
If your serious about racing you have start with the right car in the first place. This may or may not be a Zed! What i'm saying is do your research!
Best to check out the club website hscc.org.uk. Contact the office and ask to talk to someone about the new 80's Roadsports championship. If you get in at the start you may be able influence decisions about regulations. If interest from japanese car owners is high the regs will have to accommodate you.
You have to consider what car will be competitive. For example, my class in the 70's is B. This is for between 2 and 3 litre cars. If the same applys to the 80's cars, you will up against a wide variety of machinery. An 80's porch 944 for instance is going to be formidable opposition!
If your serious about racing you have start with the right car in the first place. This may or may not be a Zed! What i'm saying is do your research!
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
if it aint a Z then it aint worth talking about here