Taking the First Step

We’ve given you an idea of the range of activities the Bristol Motor Club is involved in. If you want to get started in motor sport, at any level, your first step is to join a recognised club. Why? Because almost all motor sport in the UK is regulated by the Motor Sports Association (which used to be the RAC). Clubs such as the Bristol Motor Club are affiliated to, or recognised by, the MSA, and are thus licensed to organise motor sport events. To take part in such events, competitors must have a club membership card, indeed, for many UK motor sport events, that is all you need – you don’t need a competition licence. Regulation of motor sport in this way ensures that events are run to the same rules across the country, and are covered by the same insurance.

But there are personal benefits in belonging to a club. The regular meetings and social events go on all year round and get people together even when there are no events to take part in. Our regular Club Night is held on the first Tuesday of every month. (See the Club Night page for venue details). Meeting with other members lets you benefit from a wealth of experience and will provide help and encouragement as you take your first steps in competitive motor sport.

The club magazine Driving Mirror is issued every month and posted to your home. It contains news and comments from club members, articles by club members, fixture list, event results, championship positions, adverts etc.

And if you feel that the organisers are doing it all wrong, then you might like to join the committee and play a part in running the club yourself!