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The first step, for aspiring drivers anyway, which is now common across many branches of Rally motorsport , is to buy the starter pack from the sport's governing body, the Motor Sports Association (MSA), or from one of the members of the British Association of Rally Schools (BARS). Equally as important, for the real newcomer, is to join your local motor club . The club and its members will be a fantastic source of knowledge and experience that you will not find anywhere else; all recognized motor clubs (and they must be recognized to organise events) are listed on the MSA website. The starter pack comes at a price of £62 and includes the all-important licence application form and a DVD about rallying , which will be invaluable when you come to take the mandatory test. Try and watch the DVD several times, and pay particular attention to the basic rules and things like warning signs on special stages, as this knowledge will come in useful when you take the test. When you have digested the contents of the DVD, you will need to book the BARS test at one of the member schools, details of which will be in the starter pack. It's worth getting a clear idea of the timescale for booking and taking the test, to make sure you know when you will be ready to compete if you plan to start as soon as possible. Applicants over the age of 18 will need to complete a medical before taking the test, which can be done by your GP. It's a pretty straightforward process, with both you and your doctor filling in part of the form. The downside is that it will cost you around £90.
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