How do I become a rally driver in Ireland?

How do I become a rally driver in Ireland?

Once you pass you driving test and obtain a Road Traffic Act driving licence, you may apply for a Rally category “National B” grade licence. For your first Rally grade licence a doctor’s certificate is also required and this is part of the licence application form.

How do I get into rally car racing?

We’ve collected 6 of the best tips to help you on your journey to becoming a rally driver!

  1. 1) Join Your Local Car Club. A great way to get involved in rally driving is to join a local car club.
  2. 2) Find a Mentor!
  3. 4) Get Your Car.
  4. 4) What’s After RallyCross?
  5. 5) Drive Any Time You Get the Chance.

How do I learn to drive rally?

So to sum up, if you want to start rally driving…

  1. Join your local car club.
  2. Find a mentor.
  3. Go to a rally school.
  4. Find a car – even a slow one.
  5. Buy the right safety gear.
  6. Get as much seat time as you can on different surfaces – rallycross is a good way to do this.
  7. Start working in the sport.

What age can you start rally driving?

Driver Requirements To compete in the Junior 1000 Rally Championship, drivers must be a minimum of 14 years old.

How do I become a race car driver in Ireland?

Race Licence To get your licence you need to apply to Motorsport Ireland for an Introductory pack which costs €10. This can be done by telephoning or calling to the MI office at 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Phone: 01 6775628. The pack can be paid for by credit card.

Who owns Ireland Rally?

David and Malachy Smyth
The brainchild of brothers David and Malachy Smyth, the school started with a fleet of 3 rally cars which over the years has grown to a fleet of over 20.

How much do rally racers make?

$57,010 a year
How much does a Rally Driver make? As of Apr 29, 2022, the average annual pay for a Rally Driver in the United States is $57,010 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,096/week or $4,751/month.

Is Rally Racing expensive?

It can cost around $20,000 to start rally racing, taking into account things like the car, tools and safety gear. A season of 5 local events might cost around $14,000, for things like consumables and accommodation costs, making the total cost for a first rally season about $35,000.

Do you need a license for Mondello?

SIGN-ON & BRIEFING Everyone attending must present one of the following: A current, full road bike licence for the type of motorcycle they are riding (18 and over only). A Mondello Park Track Day Licence accompanied by photo ID (18 and over only).

Where is drift school Ireland based?

Rally School Ireland & Drift School Ireland is based in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan. Just 10-15 minutes from Castle Leslie Estate. They are open 7 days a week and have availability at short notice.

What do you get with a rally&drift pass?

• You get the thrill of driving a selection of the world’s greatest fully prepared rally and drift cars • They provide everything and you get to drive the Audi Quattro & Metro 6R4 along with a huge fleet of Subaru Turbo’s, BMW 325i, Ford Escorts, Mini Cooper S Works and more rally cars for you to enjoy.

What is the fastest Supercar in Ireland?

IRELAND’S FASTEST SUPERCAR! THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC PERFORMANCE CARS. OUR 911 CARRERA HAS 380 BHP, CAN DO 190 MILES PER HOUR AND WILL REACH 0-60 IN AROUND 4 SECONDS! 3-2-1 GO! BLAST OFF THE START LINE IN OUR SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO.

What are the best rally cars for half/full days?

• Supercars Ferrari F355 and Porsche 911 Carrera S Driving Experiences Half/Full Days. • Excellent range of 20 rally cars to choose from. • They cater for individuals and groups including stag and hen parties. • They offer winter driving road safety courses.