MSVT can help you become a racing driver, at FIVE of our circuits across the country - with the official NDTC (ARDS) test to gain your racing licence.
All ARDS tests (for those with a road licence) take place on the same day as our General track days. Use the Calendar page and the filter for ARDS. Scroll through the dates for your preferred circuit, select a date that works for you. The ARDS test book button is featured at the bottom of each booking page. AM arrival is at 8:00 and PM is typically 12:00. These are £289.
You can take this test at several of our racing circuits (Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Donington Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton).
After watching the official video and listening to important info from a top instructor, you will sit the first part of the test, a two-part written assessment to check your knowledge of Section Q of the Motorsport UK Competitors' and Officials' Yearbook (Blue Book) on Car Racing.
Then it's on to the driving part of the test, where one of our instructors will assess your track driving during a lapping session in our 'paddle-shift' school cars for £289. On the same dates you can opt to use your own suitable car (must have an H-pattern gearbox and a passenger seat for £245 booked by phone only).
On select dates Jan-March the test is available at Cadwell Park, but only in your own suitable car (as above) for £245.
You will need to already hold a 'full' drivers licence and during the assessment must be able to demonstrate that you are a competent circuit driver and that you can lap consistently in a safe and controlled manner amongst traffic. You must also show your knowledge of the racing line and ultimately assure the instructor that you are safe and able to enter your first race. Driving on circuit is a very different world to the road, so prior circuit driving experience is essential. Don't worry - they will not be looking for you to set a new lap record! If you think you need some prior training - visit the 'Training' section of our website which includes our Race Academy.
You must order your Racing Starter Pack in advance of the event. It contains your race licence application form (bring this with you) and covers your licence fee for the year of application. Test info and Motorsport UK regulations are accessed via a QR code download link inside. This helps you prepare for the ARDS test. Then it's as simple as booking an appropriate date.
The ARDS test takes half the day - If you would like to take part in the other half of the trackday, in your car, please book by phone for a half-day price. The ARDS test takes place on the same day as a trackday but is its own separate product.
Book a date from this calendar page. Using the filter to select ARDS will narrow it down for you.
ARDS Advanced Course (for existing race licence holders)
Our Advanced ARDS course is designed for existing racing licence holders and includes tuition and an ARDS complete re-test which will provide you with another 'signature' on your upgrade card. The course is £549 plus the chosen track day in your own car. During the morning sessions, participants will follow the Race Academy Course format which looks at specific driving techniques and includes one-to-one tuition from our experienced ARDS instructors. In the afternoon sessions participants are also required to complete the full ARDS test again (included).
To arrange an Advanced ARDS course - please email ards@msv.com with your preference of our available ARDS test circuits.
