CMC's stage rally at Honington in April is the cleanest tarmac event around, with nothing to trip you up. And if you do the Targa Rally in March, you will learn something of the venue.
I'm not sure what spec the car was in when you bought it - I know it's Targa, Autosolo, endurance and 12 car legal but stage rallies are a step up - you need dated seats, harnesses and plumbed in extinguishers as well as a hand held and a fuel sampling valve (depending on when the car was log-booked with the Motorsport UK (if)). Nomex overalls and approved overalls are also a requirement - a substantial investment to go along with the slick tyres that you will end up buying (a set of fronts can last an event, maybe two). Before you take the plunge check that the car and your wallet are OK. I'd suggest marshalling on a few - the weekend after the Honington Targa is the Flying Fortress Stages in Northamptonshire. Ask for advice at club nights, maybe get a pre-scrutineering check from one of our local scrutineers. Also read the Motorsport UK rule book that comes with your licence.
Youy should also consider marshalling on the X Part endurance if you haven't yet entered.
Definitely enter the Targa - you could win in your car it's ideal for the format.
Thanks for your help its a bit of a nightmare trying to work it all out. I'll defiantly be marshalling ASAP but as for the xpart hopefully I'll be running in it and somewhere at the front of the field (I wish)
CMC's stage rally at Honington in April is the cleanest tarmac event around, with nothing to trip you up. And if you do the Targa Rally in March, you will learn something of the venue.
Cheers Tony
Adam,
I'm not sure what spec the car was in when you bought it - I know it's Targa, Autosolo, endurance and 12 car legal but stage rallies are a step up - you need dated seats, harnesses and plumbed in extinguishers as well as a hand held and a fuel sampling valve (depending on when the car was log-booked with the Motorsport UK (if)). Nomex overalls and approved overalls are also a requirement - a substantial investment to go along with the slick tyres that you will end up buying (a set of fronts can last an event, maybe two). Before you take the plunge check that the car and your wallet are OK. I'd suggest marshalling on a few - the weekend after the Honington Targa is the Flying Fortress Stages in Northamptonshire. Ask for advice at club nights, maybe get a pre-scrutineering check from one of our local scrutineers. Also read the Motorsport UK rule book that comes with your licence.
Youy should also consider marshalling on the X Part endurance if you haven't yet entered.
Definitely enter the Targa - you could win in your car it's ideal for the format.
Thanks for your help its a bit of a nightmare trying to work it all out. I'll defiantly be marshalling ASAP but as for the xpart hopefully I'll be running in it and somewhere at the front of the field (I wish)
From what you have said though I'll leave the stages for now. 12 car and endurance is the best for me at current