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Taster at Snetterton with Sporting Car Club of Norfolk

Snetterton is often associated with circuit racing and British Championship series like the British Touring Car Championship. However, we recently attended the circuit for something a bit different than the normal at Snetterton. The venue hosted Sporting Car Club of Norfolk’s (SCCoN) Taster Tarmac Autotest, enabling many their first taste of motorsport. Around 45 competitors arrived on the Saturday to put their car control to the test.

StreetCar in the South West

September was Motorsport Month for the South West of England, with a multitude of competitions, socials, championships and tasters arranged by over 15 Motorsport UK clubs, boasting 24 events and representing 13 disciplines. Two of our StreetCar clubs organised events for this month: Woolbridge Motor Club and Camel Vale Motor Club

Targa Navigations

It wasn’t until we attended the Oxford Motor Club’s Twisted Arms Autotest that we had a chance to sit down with Dick Hall. Dick discovered motorsport at an age later than most, and like most who find themselves in the grassroots motorsport scene, quickly became enthralled with the community, thrill and passion of motorsport.

Accessibility in Grassroots Motorsport

Motorsport is about pure enjoyment, whether you’re competing or involved behind the scenes. With the technology available, we are continuing to make motorsport more accessible and widen access to ensure people with disabilities can get involved. Motorsport allows disabled people to compete against able-bodied people on a level playing field. Competitors with a range of disabilities are now regularly participating in motorsport from the grassroots through to high-performance competitions.

RS Clubman Licence – Probably the best membership… in the world

A crucial part in competing in StreetCar disciplines is securing your RS Clubman licence before you attend. This is now an essential part of grassroots motorsport, as it ensures that you, as a competitor or passenger, remain protected under the Motorsport UK insurance policy. Given the impressive safety record of UK motorsport as a whole, it is easy to forget that it can sometimes be dangerous.

The British Champion – in a Suzuki Alto

Grassroots is often mistaken for simple and uncompetitive, however the reality could not be further from the truth. Today we speak to Rupert North, current British Trials champion, to see what it takes to compete at the highest levels of grassroots competition.

The East family’s motorsport journey

For many, our first time behind the wheel is when we learn to drive at 17. However for Henry East the journey started little bit sooner. By 13 he had already navigated for his father Mike in various rallies, and now aged 14, is becoming a regular on the Production Car Autotest (PCA) grid. Coming from a Rally family it’s easy to see how Henry caught the bug, given how his father, mother and both grandparents have been involved in Rally for a number of years. It started with the 12 Cars and Targa Rallies, helping and learning to navigate with Mike in the family MG ZR - a popular choice in both Targa Rallies , AutoSOLOs and 12 Car Rallies.

12 Car Rallies: Teamwork makes the dream work

A 12 Car Rally is grassroots motorsport at its finest, and like traditional rally combines the skill of driving and navigation against a clock. We’ve spoken with Jace Shawley from Basingstoke Motor Club to give StreetCar subscribers a short overview on why they might want to have a go at a 12 car, and the challenges they might face.

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