Getting into motorsport

[JDM'er]

Right I dunno if this is the right forum I want to get into motorsport now I know its dear and things can go wrong and so on What options do have I'm thinking of starting with Mark 1 Puntos or Fiat Unos but the problem is I can't find any infomation on them once so can some provide infomation on these cars

 

[nige]

Right I dunno if this is the right forum I want to get into motorsport now I know its dear and things can go wrong and so on What options do have I'm thinking of starting with Mark 1 Puntos or Fiat Unos but the problem is I can't find any infomation on them once so can some provide infomation on these cars

Depends on what kind of motorport you are thinking of - Circuit, Rallying etc....

A quick search revealed something like this :

http://www.fiatmotorclubgb.org/Events/Ratoath/index.htm

BTW does your keyboard have a full stop key ?

nige

 

[Poverty]

unless you have money backin your project forget it. Things break, alot, especially on those crappily built fiats.

 

[MarinaDiamandis]

Take a visit to your local track on a race day and just have a general look around. Ask around for vacancies (especially with small teams).
Starting a race team of your own should not be attempted without experienced advice beforehand and throughout the project (and of course, a small fortune to spend on breakages, write-offs, team costs, etc)

I have just joined a new, small, local race team and we plan to race a Peugeot 106 Rallye (S1) in a small 'Saloon car cup' at Castle Combe in Wiltshire in the U.K. By joining a new race team, I can develop a better understanding of car set-up and tuning by being there through the transformation of the car, from potential rice bowl, to something with a little more purpose. Of course, I will have responsibilities in the team, but most pressure will be on our team leader and driver, making my part that bit easier.
Hope this helps,
Jamie.

 

[JDM'er]

Is it easy to join and what sort of things will I be doing

 

[MarinaDiamandis]

Firstly, you need to find a team that is willing to take you on (this will be decided by them, under their own rules and needs) It would most likely be a smaller/newer racing team, as they would have more room and tolerance for a new/less experienced member starting out (but don't expect to be payed!).

Most of this, however, will depend on your age. An older member will be trusted to do a lot of different tasks, from repairing battle/crash damage to cleaning the windshield and touching up the paintwork, whereas a younger member would be much more limited as to what they could do, and access to the pits is usually prohibited to anyone under the age of 16 in the U.K.

If you need to know anything else, just ask and I will do my best to help you.
Jamie.