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Track day & race insurance
On-track damage cover for track days, test days and race weekends — road policies almost never cover you once you pass the pit gate. European cover needs declaring separately.
Driver coaching & instruction
In-car coaching, data analysis and race craft. The fastest way to find time is usually someone in the passenger seat, not another set of tyres.
Licensing & ARDS
Motorsport UK membership, ARDS tests and race licence medicals — the route from track days to a competition licence.
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Motorsport UK
The UK governing body: membership, RS Clubman and National race licences, ARDS test booking and the medical requirements that go with them.
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Circuit ARDS schools
ARDS tests run at most UK circuits — combining the test with a familiarisation session at the circuit you plan to race at is usually money well spent.
Tyres & consumables
Track tyres, brake fluid, pads and fitting — including trackside fitting services at UK circuits.
Trailers & transport
Trailer hire, van hire and covered transport for getting the car to the circuit in one piece.
Ferries & Eurotunnel
Crossings for European trips — book early for summer race weekends and the big Nürburgring dates.
Track day operators
Open-pitlane and sessioned days at UK circuits, plus organised European trips and Nordschleife tours.
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MSV Trackdays
Operator of Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, Cadwell Park, Snetterton and Donington Park track days.
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Javelin Trackdays
Sessioned and open-pitlane days at UK circuits plus organised European trips including Spa.
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Circuit Days
UK track days and European tours, including Nürburgring Nordschleife touristenfahrten trips.
Race series & clubs
Club racing championships and organising clubs taking entries and memberships.
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