Racing License and ards

[superkartracer]

Just been asked how long you can leave your MSA License *un-renewed* before you have to retake an ARDS? there is nowt of their crap site...

Five years?

Thanks

S

[BenElliottRacing]

I think its 3. Worth a phone call to MSA tomorrow.

[ehasler]

Depends on what class of licence you held previously - details are under section 8.2.2 in the notes here:

http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/msa_forms/2010_...

MSA said:

8.2.1. A competitor making an application for the first time for a Race licence must obtain a novice race driver ‘Go Racing Driver Pack’, which contains the required application form, from the MSA and then complete an approved course at a school registered with the Association of Racing Drivers’ School (ARDS).
Exemptions from 8.2.1. are as follows:
8.2.2. Anyone who has held a National ‘B’ Race licence at any time during 2007, 2008 or 2009. Competitors who have not renewed or held a National ‘B’ licence since 2006 or earlier must comply with the requirement for first time applicants detailed above.
8.2.3. *Anyone who can provide proof of having ever held, or entitled to hold, a Race licence of higher status than Restricted or National ‘B’. Competitors who have not renewed their licence for five years or more will be required to pass the ARDS written examination.
8.2.4. *Anyone who has held a Competition Licence during 2008 or 2009 and can produce written proof of having been classified as a finisher in at least eight Rallycross events during that time and who passes a written examination.
8.2.5. *Anyone who is entitled to an International ‘A’ or ‘B’ Kart licence and who passes a written examination.

[R TOY]

I'm taking my ARD's test (First time) at Cadwell next thurs. No mention of having to complete a course before the test, unless that is included as part of the test? About a 2.5hr duration.

[Yazza54]

Wonder if I can renew... Not raced since 07 and thinking of getting back into it, probs 250 national. Don't wanna do the test again really.

[superkartracer]

You have 4 months :-)

Just brought a single seater and racing that, will just test the *karts*