To get you and your car up to MSA racing spec, it should cost less than a set of twin carbs!

One important misconception needs laying to rest.

It is NOT expensive to participate

All that's needed is:

1. a car (obviously)
2. if you're planning to run Sportsman you need a minimum of a single layer Proban race-suit (£60ish from Grand Prix Racewear) running in Pro will require you to have a minimum of a two layer Nomex suit (starting at £170 from Advance Autosport) - Stop Press: The VWDRC have negotiated a club deal with Lille Racewear, give them a call and speak to Anthony for a 15% discount for all valid members!
3. A pair of Nomex gloves (£30ish from Grand Prix Racewear)
4. A BS Type-A helmet (£70ish from Grand Prix Racewear or full face for £230ish from Grand Prix Racewear ) although many people recommend a BS Type A/FR or Snell SA-2000 helmet
5. A fire extinguisher (£20ish)
6. An MSA "Non-Race National B" License (£35)
7. A full membership to the club (get your membership form and Licence Application form from Our Downloads Page

So for less than the price of a pair of twin carbs you're ready to go! Oh and you'll need about a hundred and thirty quid to enter the race meeting (for which you get 4 tickets - Bug Jam tickets cost £50 each - do the maths!)

The four entry tickets to events can be distributed to your crew (i.e. helpful friends) to share the cost of the race entry. On top of which you get to be involved with all that as a 'racer' in the pits!