Become a Race Driver
"Racing is Life. Before and after is just waiting"
Who wouldn't want to become a race Driver? It's fast, fun and
challenging. Whilst Formula 1 is the pinnacle of the sport, driver
places are limited but that does not mean that you cannot gain huge
enjoyment racing at the lower levels of the sport. And who knows,
one day, it may be you at the top of the podium at Abu Dhabi.
The truth is that all Formula 1 drivers started somewhere. At
AUH Motorsports, we look to getting you started on the bottom rung
in what is probably the World's most exciting sport.
Our Steps to the Top:
- The first stage is talk to us. We can advise you on all aspects
of how to go racing and give you an early indication of what the
likely costs will be. Motor racing is expensive but we aim to make
it as affordable as possible.
- The next step is to take an introductory course with one of our
experienced instructors. This will be a one hour session with
first, the Instructor driving you, and then you driving the
instructor. Assuming that he is comfortable with the safety aspects
of your driving, then you can move on to the next step.
- Track day rental. Starting with one of the Newcomer track days
(where everybody is learning), your confidence can be built up
which will enable you to move onwards to the regular track days. By
participating in the Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina track days in
one of our Trackday cars, your basic driving skills can be
developed. These Track days are strictly not races but they will
enable you to learn the tracks, experience driving with other race
cars on track and develop your basic car handling skills. With all
of our cars fitted with cameras and data recording equipment your
progress can be monitored by our instructors.
- Then comes the Race licence. When you are comfortable with the
cars and the tracks you will need to obtain a Race licence. Dubai
Autodrome runs courses and conducts a final driver assessment. This
takes the form of a practical driving test together with a short
written test. Although the thought of a test may be daunting to
some people, it really is nothing to be worried about. The key to
the test is whether you have a sound understanding of the various
signal flags that can be shown when racing, whether you have an
appreciation of the safety aspects of racing and whether your
examiner would be happy to be racing alongside you on the track.
It's really all about safety which is in your best interests.
- After successfully obtaining your licence, it's probably best
to continue with some more lessons in anticipation of the "Big Day"
your first race. You may by this time have purchased your own race
car. There are many makes, and although we are the Radical
Sportscar Distributor, we can advise you on what is the most
suitable car for you. If you haven't yet bought a car, you can
always use our "Arrive and Drive" service which provides you with a
fully prepared race car and all of the necessary support whilst at
the track.
- On the "Big Day" we will guide you through the various
processes, introduce you to your race mechanic, run through the
days programme with you and make sure that you thoroughly enjoy the
experience. Your race data will be analysed by our team and we will
proffer advice on how the car can be set up to maximise the full
potential of your driving style. We'll even make sure that you get
to the podium presentation in time, to collect your race winning
trophy. (Always assuming that you've won!!)
After that, it's up to you. We can continue to provide regular
instruction and coaching sessions and as your confidence and skills
develop, the sky is the limit.
RACE WITH RADICALS, RACE WITH AUH MOTORSPORTS
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