In a short while I am thinking of getting my ARDS license, a National Clubsport B license. However i'm not sure of the cost to complete it.
I know that there are lots of different aspects to getting it; medical, lesson(s),MSA pack etc. but have don't know what the average overall cost is.

I am in Fleet, NE hants, so i was thinking the best place to do it would be Thruxton. Also how much driving tuition do you receive in a basic (cheapest!) package.

Any information welcome,

Andy.

There is loads of info here http://www.msauk.org/ go for the 'Go motorsport' link and that should give you all the info.

HTH,
Rich.

Hi Andy

From memory the ARDS 1 day course and assessment was £195, I did mine at Brands but I think the cost should be pretty standard. You can have extra tuition but obviously this costs more and as long as you are a competent driver (which hopefully you are if you are thinking of going racing!) you shouldn't need this. I'm sure it would be useful when you start racing but if you want to get a licence for the least cost it is not needed.

The go racing pack is about £45, and a medical costs around £60, I just took my form to my GP and thats what he charged me.

The driving tuition consted of about 3 laps driven by the instructor who explained the lines and brake & turn in points. Then about 5 laps driving with advice from the instructor, then for the last 2-3 laps he keeps quite and lets you drive on your own, if he is happy with your driving then you pass!

Then you have to pay a fee (not sure exactly how much) probably another £40 or so for the actual licence.

I hope thats of some use!

Gavin

[Edited on 3/9/04 by GParkes]

Also some info here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=42&h=0&t=35217

Rich.