Thinking of going Rallying? MSVT can help you take your first step to becoming a rally driver with an official BARS Rally licence test.
Regulated by Motorsport UK (MSUK); an official BARS Rally licence is the minimum entry requirement for most rally events and series in the UK. By obtaining one, you will have shown that you have a demonstrable knowledge of the structure of rallying and proven that you can drive safely on a closed rally stage.
Before booking you will require a Motorsport UK 'Go Rallying Pack' (available from www.motorsportuk.org) which contains your application form and everything you’ll need to prepare for the BARS test.
The BARS Rally licence test is only available at Brands Hatch (Kent) and at Oulton Park (Cheshire). Please check the upcoming dates listed below for availability:
Brands Hatch - Sunday 28 January 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Sunday 11 February 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 17 February 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Sunday 10 March 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 16 March 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 6 April 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 27 April 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Monday 27 May 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Sunday 2 June 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Friday 14 June 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 17 August 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Friday 23 August 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 31 August 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Saturday 26 October 2024 - CLOSED
Brands Hatch - Sunday 17 November 2024
Brands Hatch - Saturday 30 November 2024
Brands Hatch - Saturday 7 December 2024
Brands Hatch - Sunday 15 December 2024
Oulton Park - Sunday 25 February 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 17 March 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 14 April 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Thursday 16 May 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 2 June 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Thursday 4 July 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 29 September 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 20 October 2024 - CLOSED
Oulton Park - Sunday 10 November 2024
Oulton Park - Sunday 1 December 2024
The cost of the BARS Rally licence tests is set at £250 by MSUK.
Please be aware that this covers the theory and practical test elements only and you will not receive driver tuition during the stage driving assessment itself.
Although a DVLA road licence is not a requirement, we recommend candidates are familiar and comfortable with using a H-pattern manual gearbox and have some experience of driving on a loose surface.
If you think you need some additional training before your test, there is the option of adding a one-hour rally coaching session (available at Brands Hatch only) to your booking for £249. This must be booked in advance and cannot be added on the day.
BARS Rally licence test summary:
- Welcome introduction
- MSUK Rally Basics Video
- Briefing - what to expect at your first rally, safety issues and the BARS test details
- Written theory test
- 20-minute stage driving evaluation
- De-brief
Please note that he BARS Rally licence test will be conducted using a prepared RWD rally car unless otherwise specified.
For further questions and available dates please email us at bars@msv.com.
