ARDS test
While you do not need to have a race licence from the start of your driving activities on track, sitting the Ards test is the MSA’s minimum requirement to start your racing career. Driving on the circuit is a very different mentality to driving on the road. We strongly advise that, prior to your test, you book in a few lessons to gaining experience on track.
The Ards test includes:
- A two-part written assessment to check your knowledge of Section Q of the MSA Competitors and Officials Yearbook (Blue Book) on Car Racing.
- A driving assessment where an instructor will assess your track driving during a 20-minute lapping session in one of the circuit’s school cars.
During the driving assessment you must be able to demonstrate that you are a competent circuit driver and you can lap consistently in a safe and controlled manner amongst other traffic.
Before taking the test you will need to order the ‘Go Racing’ starter pack which includes:
- Licence application form
- Go Racing video
- MSA yearbook
- Starting Motorsport handbook
- Association of Racing Drivers Schools leaflet
How we can help
All our instructors are Ards registered including the highest level S grade. Therefore are fully qualified to look after you during your time on track and for your test. We will plan a course for you and get you ready for taking your Ards race licence test. We can even plan to do these at the circuit you would like to take your test at.
With the one2one track days, you will benefit from personal in-depth coaching sessions which will give an insight into racing lines and techniques to help get you ready for your big day. Find out more about our one-to-one coaching format.
Once you are ready we will organise your test for you.