Fishy Dave Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I've wanted to race for many years, and have made excuses for the last few, mostly to do with money. Well, I'm going to go for it next year, so have booked in for my ARDS course at Oulton Park on the 12th of December. <img class='"smiley"' alt='"cool' src='"images/smilies/cool.gif"' smiley"="" data-cke-saved-src=""> I've never driven Oulton before, so thought it would be a good way of getting to drive a new circuit to me, although in Clio 197s rather than the Seven. I'm planning to race my first season in the Castle Combe special GT series, knowing I will be hopelessly outpaced in my little 1.4, but figure the experience will do me some good?! It's a local circuit to me, and as I don't have a tow car or trailer it's not too far to get home should I have a mechanical or worse. Any tips on the ARDS? David Smitheram, Wiltshire (South) AR, 07718 368173. 1400 supersport ex racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Tips....read the Blue book....learn the flags..that's about it! The instructor will roughtly show you the lines before leaving you on your own for the couple of laps he assesses you in.. Don't drive at 100% or anywhere near it and you'll be fine! The exam really is simple!! Medical - get that sorted..you need that before you go for your ARDS test..And get the form to the MSA pretty swiftly when you are able to apply for the 2009 license. Dannyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher2 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Did mine a few months ago and was really pleased at how easy it was. Yep, learn the flags and the rest of the written test is common sense. I also agree with the tip of not over driving. You are trying to prove you are safe not the next Senna. Hit the apexes, braking points etc but don't try to prove that you can heal and toe like Moss. Most of all have fun. Did mine at Silverstone and really enjoyed ragging the Exige around the circuit. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Smith Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'd imagine that you're only going to see cars at Combe when they are lapping you in a 1.4K. But you should be able to keep with the pack in the NW sports & saloons series based at Oulton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative dikko Posted November 20, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted November 20, 2008 Enjoy. Remember, keep your head especially when all about you are losing time, grip, seconds. Aggressive smoothness is all you need. It is so easy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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