How to keep a rallycross car road legal
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I'm really into looking at starting rallycross but I don't have a vehicle that would be able to tow my car to and from events.
What are all of the requirements of a car to pass a test so that it can be entered into a rallycross event and how can I keep the car road legal so that insurers will allow me to drive to and from events (I won't use the insurance for when I am on the track)
I'm really new to this stuff and have no idea about it but I can't find anything online
What are all of the requirements of a car to pass a test so that it can be entered into a rallycross event and how can I keep the car road legal so that insurers will allow me to drive to and from events (I won't use the insurance for when I am on the track)
I'm really new to this stuff and have no idea about it but I can't find anything online
This is totally not a good idea, I started off competing in Rally x - it’s great fun but not suitable for road cars and no point trying to mot a rallycross spec car.
My dad also used to do rallycross and circuit racing and there is a good reason he used to say that “ rallycross is where circuit racing cars go to die” - there is no coming back from life as a rallycross car to being a road car!
Also most classes will remove all lights with simple covers and often glass it’s replaced with polycarbon windows - all for weight saving and damage limitation.
My dad also used to do rallycross and circuit racing and there is a good reason he used to say that “ rallycross is where circuit racing cars go to die” - there is no coming back from life as a rallycross car to being a road car!
Also most classes will remove all lights with simple covers and often glass it’s replaced with polycarbon windows - all for weight saving and damage limitation.
MSUK blue book for details of what's required for a rallycross car: https://www.motorsportuk.org/assets/bluebook2019re...
I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
rallycross said:
This is totally not a good idea, I started off competing in Rally x - it’s great fun but not suitable for road cars and no point trying to mot a rallycross spec car.
My dad also used to do rallycross and circuit racing and there is a good reason he used to say that “ rallycross is where circuit racing cars go to die” - there is no coming back from life as a rallycross car to being a road car!
Also most classes will remove all lights with simple covers and often glass it’s replaced with polycarbon windows - all for weight saving and damage limitation.
Ok, This is helpful, Next question then is how do I go about transporting my car to the event?My dad also used to do rallycross and circuit racing and there is a good reason he used to say that “ rallycross is where circuit racing cars go to die” - there is no coming back from life as a rallycross car to being a road car!
Also most classes will remove all lights with simple covers and often glass it’s replaced with polycarbon windows - all for weight saving and damage limitation.
DelicaL400 said:
MSUK blue book for details of what's required for a rallycross car: https://www.motorsportuk.org/assets/bluebook2019re...
I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
It wasn't planning to use my road car, more that I wanted to be able to take the car to and from events,what would you recommend as a transport method?I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
Georgieboy71 said:
It wasn't planning to use my road car, more that I wanted to be able to take the car to and from events,what would you recommend as a transport method?
Where cars are quite likely to get damaged folk usually either tow them on a trailer/in a shuttle or put them in the back of a truck. In rallying there are companies who do arrive & drive deals, assuming something similar is available for rallycross could that be an option if you don't have a means of towing?
I've known road rally/targa rally cars being driven to and from events but if you break down you're knackered unless you've got an understanding recovery service or an understanding mate with a trailer and van!
Georgieboy71 said:
DelicaL400 said:
MSUK blue book for details of what's required for a rallycross car: https://www.motorsportuk.org/assets/bluebook2019re...
I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
It wasn't planning to use my road car, more that I wanted to be able to take the car to and from events,what would you recommend as a transport method?I think I'd be considering something slightly more car friendly though if you are intent on using your road car, something like targa rallying.
Have you actually been to a rallycross event and walked around the paddock....?
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