Think motorsport is just for the pros? Think again. StreetCar is Motorsport Uk’s accessible, everyday car initiative that puts you in the drivers seat. Using the car already on your driveway, StreetCar opens the world of grassroots motorsport to everyone, no expensive kit required.
Fun, family friendly competitions await you, in a safe, supportive and social environment. Whether you’re brand new to motorsport or are looking to reignite your passion, StreetCar helps you get started with minimal fuss and maximum fun.
Get matched with your local StreetCar Club and attend your first event!
StreetCar is Motorsport UK’s initiative to encourage people to get involved in grassroots motorsport using an everyday road car. StreetCar connects newcomers with their local Car Club, events and support to help them get started.
StreetCar encompasses a wide variety of grassroots motorsport disciplines you can explore here:
Grassroots motorsport is entry-level, accessible and affordable motorsport that focuses on participation, enjoyment, as well as competition. It’s a welcoming way to experience motorsport using everyday vehicles.
A free Motorsport UK licence (called an RS Clubman licence) is required to take part in StreetCar grassroots motorsport events. It’s free and ensures all participants are covered under event regulations and Public Liability insurance. You can upgrade your RS Clubman Licence to include Personal Accident insurance and further member benefits for the price of £21.99 here.
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Motorsport UK will connect you with your local Car Club if you submit your details on our ‘Ready to Get Started?’ form below. Your local Car Club will then get in touch directly to share information about events they have coming up, and answer any questions you may have about getting started in motorsport.
Before you can compete don’t forget to apply for your FREE motorsport licence from Motorsport UK (called an RS Clubman Licence), which comes with a host of member benefits including Public Liability insurance.
Then all that’s left to do, is to get out there and have some fun in your everyday road car!
StreetCar motorsport disciplines require zero specialist equipment; your everyday road car is all you need to get started in motorsport.
Get matched with your local Car Club by submitting your details on the ‘Ready to Get Started?’ form below. Joining a Car Club is a great way to meet others, learn more about different types of motorsport, and access a wide range of events happening near you.
Anyone with access to a roadworthy car and a free motorsport licence can take part. There’s fun for all the family too, as you can even compete in an AutoSOLO, or Production Car Autotest from the age of 14, or Cross Country Tyro from age 13.
Plus, you can be a front seat passenger from age 12 in an AutoSOLO, Production Car AutoTest, Car Trial and Cross Country Tyro.
Check out our event finder tool to explore upcoming events near you. You can search by date, location, or type of motorsport to find something that suits your interests.
Yes! Many events are open to spectators, and some clubs offer roles for volunteers or opportunities for others to participate in on the day. It’s a sociable and supportive environment for newcomers and their families.
A StreetCar Festival is a fun filled, family-friendly, day of motorsport taking place within existing motorsport festivals around the country across the summer. They offer a chance to find out what StreetCar is all about, and most importantly have a go yourself by trying out one of the many StreetCar disciplines on offer on the day. Keep an eye on our website for all the upcoming events and links for booking your slot on the day here.
Leicestershire & Rutland Land Rover Club
Leicestershire & Rutland Land Rover Club
Leicestershire & Rutland Land Rover Club
Leicestershire & Rutland Land Rover Club
Don’t miss out! It’s one month to go until Motorsport UK's StreetCar Festival heads to the iconic Knockhill Circuit on 27 September, with motorsport and activities that the entire family can enjoy. Our Scottish Festival is the final event in our StreetCar calendar, providing the opportunity for drivers to try out a range of motorsport disciplines behind the wheel of their standard unmodified road car.
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For this month’s club together we highlight one of our Scottish StreetCar Clubs in the heart of Fife. Glenrothes Motor Club host a range of affordable events from AutoSOLOs and Navigational Rallies, perfect for your everyday road car.
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North Wales Car Club hosted the Touring Assembly at the StreetCar Festival Wales, which a fun and affordable way to get into motorsport in your everyday road car. L-time club member Dave V Thomas (DVT) used his experience of running various rallies and navigational runs to put together this tour suitable for newcomers.
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Motorsport doesn’t have to break the bank—just ask Bognor Regis Motor Club, where Autotests offer an exciting, low-cost entry point for aspiring drivers. For just a modest fee, participants can test their skills in a safe, controlled environment, learning precision and car control without the need for high-speed circuits or expensive machinery.
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On 27 September, Motorsport UK's StreetCar campaign heads to the iconic Knockhill Circuit. Our celebration of grassroots motorsport is back across the UK, with a summer of motorsport that the entire family can enjoy.
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Over 3000 attendees joined Motorsport UK’s StreetCar Festival this past Sunday at Anglesey AutoFest, at the famed Trac Môn circuit. With seven car clubs (Harlech and District Motor Club, Caernarvonshire and Anglesey Motor Club, North Wales Car Club, North Wales Land Rover Club, Rhyl and District Motor Club, Bala and District Motor Club and Liverpool Motor Club) present for the festival, with a Gymkhana, Tyro and Touring Assembly amongst some of the events on offer.
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