Race Licence In Asia
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Race Licence in Asia
Having started a new life in Asia over the last two years I have made myself a number of promises of things I have to do with it. The most notable for this forum (and appropriate) is to get a race licence and start (some form of) racing. I have started the usual trawl through the interweb but wondered if there were any fellow PH’ers out there that could guide me in the right direction.
I have never raced before, only experienced the track a few times and am a real novice to this. It seems that the UK is far more geared for this type of thing and all my searching leads me back to there. I’m based in Hong Kong but happy to make frequent trips etc.
Thanks
Having started a new life in Asia over the last two years I have made myself a number of promises of things I have to do with it. The most notable for this forum (and appropriate) is to get a race licence and start (some form of) racing. I have started the usual trawl through the interweb but wondered if there were any fellow PH’ers out there that could guide me in the right direction.
I have never raced before, only experienced the track a few times and am a real novice to this. It seems that the UK is far more geared for this type of thing and all my searching leads me back to there. I’m based in Hong Kong but happy to make frequent trips etc.
Thanks
Did you talk to the Hong Kong Classic club like I said before? I don't think there is any racing in HK all the boys I know race in Sepang (they willl be there this weekend), but they can tell you how a HK resident gets a licence. PM me if you want the contact, or go on the HKCC website under racing.
hi Berw,
I'm just looking at the site now. Traced back through the conversations on here and was going to drop you a line. Been a crazy year and now finally have the window to do something about it.
Thanks for your help and if you are ever in need of a beer and fancy answering some race questions please let me know
I'm just looking at the site now. Traced back through the conversations on here and was going to drop you a line. Been a crazy year and now finally have the window to do something about it.
Thanks for your help and if you are ever in need of a beer and fancy answering some race questions please let me know
Always happy to talk racing, If I remember you had an 90's M3, I can't think of anything that that is eligable to race in in Malaysia, contact the HSCC race chairman, he knows all about racing in Asia, and Aus. There is a new classic car series in Thailand on the same rules as the HK series, I am currently looking at taking part in a few of them, but I can not take my trailer over the border, nothing is easy here, except getting a race licence, my daughter got one at 15, based upon a written test, no practiacal of any sort.
You would not believe the questions, one was, how much is a race licence. She answered I don't know as my Dad is paying.
You would not believe the questions, one was, how much is a race licence. She answered I don't know as my Dad is paying.
Berw said:
Always happy to talk racing, If I remember you had an 90's M3, I can't think of anything that that is eligable to race in in Malaysia, contact the HSCC race chairman, he knows all about racing in Asia, and Aus. There is a new classic car series in Thailand on the same rules as the HK series, I am currently looking at taking part in a few of them, but I can not take my trailer over the border, nothing is easy here, except getting a race licence, my daughter got one at 15, based upon a written test, no practiacal of any sort.
You would not believe the questions, one was, how much is a race licence. She answered I don't know as my Dad is paying.
Haha thats brilliant, a test even I may pass (without cheating You would not believe the questions, one was, how much is a race licence. She answered I don't know as my Dad is paying.
). Currently I am carless, having sold everything back in the UK in exchange for the delights of riding around in toyota comforts!. I have emailed the club and happy to join if they will have me
. If you need any help / a pit hand then let me know, happy to get involved in anyway.The HK club race at Sepang, there are three groups in reality, the HK group, the Sing and the Malaysian group, (this grouping is just due to the fact we don't see each other between races and not in a problematic sort of way)the Malaysian group is a turn up and race, althought some of us keep our cars at Sepang, the Sing group stay in Putra Jaya, and the HK lads all stay at the Pan pacific and KL Airport, they get special rates, they all tend ot have teams of mechanics but they always have tickets for friends and there are reguler people come over from HK for the weekend to watch, if you want to come talk to the chairman, next race is this weekend, then the 26th November, then the off season until after the Malaysian F1.
There is a car available for hire, look at classiccarracing web site, they have a capri in Sepang that can be rented for race weekend, 2k pounds with support tema but not fuel and entry.
There is a car available for hire, look at classiccarracing web site, they have a capri in Sepang that can be rented for race weekend, 2k pounds with support tema but not fuel and entry.
26th Novmber woould be good time to come and look, last race of season and there will probably be a dinner on the Saturday night, good time to meet people see the cars etc.
This week could be interesting as i assume severel people planned to come thursday, but I'm not sure what effect the wids will have had on flight schedules so we may have afew cancellations.
This week could be interesting as i assume severel people planned to come thursday, but I'm not sure what effect the wids will have had on flight schedules so we may have afew cancellations.
Toobin that makes 3 of us in HK now all with BMW race cars somewhere in the world or previous form of racing them.
In fact I think one might be on its way here shortly
As already stated the obvious choice is with the HKCC I can introduce you to the people there if you like, or might be worth catching up to discuss.
Are you planning on going to ILMC in Zhuhai or Macau GP?
In fact I think one might be on its way here shortly
As already stated the obvious choice is with the HKCC I can introduce you to the people there if you like, or might be worth catching up to discuss.
Are you planning on going to ILMC in Zhuhai or Macau GP?
Hey Lee,
Just looking into the Macau GP now, trying to get tickets etc .. will keep you posted. I assume you are going?
Currently carless but going to try and join the CCCHK all the same. I am looking for an old 964 in HK but pickings are sparse at the moment, can't wait to get back behind the wheel again.
Just looking into the Macau GP now, trying to get tickets etc .. will keep you posted. I assume you are going?
Currently carless but going to try and join the CCCHK all the same. I am looking for an old 964 in HK but pickings are sparse at the moment, can't wait to get back behind the wheel again.
Has anyone used this company for reace licenses or track days?
http://www.tracktorque.com/race_license.html
http://www.tracktorque.com/race_license.html
Have you talked to the HKAA? and checked what is said on the web site? My daughters race licence in Malaysia, was as easy as filling the form out,she had to sit a written test on flags and some multi choice questions and they gave her a Natioanl novice. I actually asked why it was so easy, answer 'we know we know you will neot let here use the licence until she is safe'.
Do you have a UK liocence? I know several people who converted Uk to Malysia, just need aletter of no objection from UK and they give you the same as you had in the UK, B. C etc.
Do you have a UK liocence? I know several people who converted Uk to Malysia, just need aletter of no objection from UK and they give you the same as you had in the UK, B. C etc.
Looks OK if you need the training, I was just surprised at the need for training in Asia. I'd just check that the Chinese course is OK for HK, are they different administrations? As I understand it you cna only get a license in a country you have a permit to live/work in. The HK boys know much moore than me, so if they say it OK i'm sure it is.
Did you talk to the lads about renting the Capri to race next year at Sepang?
Did you talk to the lads about renting the Capri to race next year at Sepang?
Yes Daniel talked about the Capri, definately something I'll be doing in the next season.
The company sent me the following: I think unnecessary but good for the day out at this price:
Course Details:
This is a one day course that has been designed to give you a fundamental understanding of the basic of racing from safety through to race craft.
- Arrive track torque, meet instructor, general briefing
- Gear fitment
- Classroom review of circuit etiquette
- Introduction to the car, simulator training
- Overview of the circuit, dangerous sections, racing lines, gears etc.
- 3x30mins track sessions
- Review of track sessions and Q&A to ascertain if the student has learnt from the day and missing information.
- Briefing and explanation on race procedures, FIA regulations, flags etc following HKAA race license examination procedure.
After you successfully completing the course, we will issue you a certificate which you can present to HKAA, finish 3 steps below then you will be able to get your FIA approved competition license!
1. Join the HKAA or any recognized HKAA motorsport club
2. Pass a written examination on the FIA motorsport competition rules
3. Satisfactory passing of medical examination by an HKAA approved doctor.
The company sent me the following: I think unnecessary but good for the day out at this price:
Course Details:
This is a one day course that has been designed to give you a fundamental understanding of the basic of racing from safety through to race craft.
- Arrive track torque, meet instructor, general briefing
- Gear fitment
- Classroom review of circuit etiquette
- Introduction to the car, simulator training
- Overview of the circuit, dangerous sections, racing lines, gears etc.
- 3x30mins track sessions
- Review of track sessions and Q&A to ascertain if the student has learnt from the day and missing information.
- Briefing and explanation on race procedures, FIA regulations, flags etc following HKAA race license examination procedure.
After you successfully completing the course, we will issue you a certificate which you can present to HKAA, finish 3 steps below then you will be able to get your FIA approved competition license!
1. Join the HKAA or any recognized HKAA motorsport club
2. Pass a written examination on the FIA motorsport competition rules
3. Satisfactory passing of medical examination by an HKAA approved doctor.
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