Not sure on how to get a Motorsport Australia license or which one you should get, this article is for you!

So how do you get started? What kind of events can I do?

There are quite a lot of types of events with Motorsport Australia that you can do and each type of event, may require a specific licence. Here are some details on common events. If you need more details on these events, go to https://motorsport.org.au/membership

Hill Climbs – needs a Speed Licence

The essence is that it is a single car on the track at a time running against the clock. The tracks used are sometimes dedicated hill climb venues, or often short sections of closed public roads that have been upgraded for the purpose. Part of the skill is learning to drive the car quickly without the opportunity to warm tyres and brakes.

Autocross – needs a Speed Licence

Cars are released onto the track one at a time with each vehicle racing against the clock around typically tight, twisty, and challenging dirt tracks for a single lap. Autocross is a fabulous introduction for drivers to driving quickly on dirt, and a teaser for those who might wish to try their hand at Rally or Off-Road events.

Sprints and Supersprints – needs a Speed Licence

Mostly conducted at the recognised motor racing circuits around the country. Cars are released onto the track and race against the clock, and not the other drivers. Whilst sprints are not actually races, they give participants a great feel for what it is like to drive at high speed competitively around a racetrack.

Drifting – needs a Speed Licence

Is all about controlled slides around a series of corners. Drifting is a judged and not determined by outright speed or time. Drift battles see drivers go head-to-head and attempt to mirror each other’s slides.

Motorkhana – needs a Speed Licence

Enjoyable and low-cost form of motorsport, often providing someone with their first taste of motorsport in their standard road car, but also catering to the most skilled and experienced of drivers in highly modified or purpose-built Motorkhana specials.

Khanacross – needs a Speed Licence

Is like a giant motorkhana conducted primarily on unsealed surfaces. Similar as a test of driving skills to motorkhanas, but on a course up to 1.5km’s long, khanacross is a great opportunity to learn car control at slightly higher speeds.

Circuit – needs a Circuit Racing Licence

Held on a closed circuit between two or more automobiles, running at the same time. In racing, the result is determined by the order automobiles cross the finish line after completing the specified number of laps, or required distance covered in the specified time.

Off Road – needs a Rally Racing Licence

Conducted on a course over a variety of terrains. A Short Course Off Road event is up to 15 kilometres. A Long Course Off Road event is longer than 15km and can include obstacles such as jumps and river crossings. Off Road events usually require a driver and navigator, however some events run classes for single-seater buggies.

Rally – needs a Rally Racing Licence

Comprising of a driver and a co-driver/navigator to read the course, it is a battle between driver, machine, and the clock. Licences are available for both Drivers and Navigators. Rallies can be run on gravel or tarmac and are typically held on public roads – closed off to the public. Rally and road events can range from a club event, through to the Australian Targa and Australian Rally Championships, and beyond in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Signing up as an RTDC Member, what do I need with Motorsport Australia?

RTDC is a Motorsport Australia affiliated Car Club

Road & Track Drivers Club runs and promotes events to the following types of events. All of these kinds of events, only require a Speed Licence

• Motorkhana
• Sprints and Supersprints (Track days)
• Hill Climbs
• Drifting
• Autocross
• Khanacross

Once you’re ready to go, head to https://portal.motorsport.org.au/octozy/register

Click on the Sign up now! Link

Add in all your details and submit. Motorsport Australia will send you a verification link and a Member ID to log in.

Once you’re in the Dashboard, you can then go and sign up for a License, review your license applications, add profile details etc.

When you get to the License section, Speed should come up automatically to select. If you wanted a Circuit or Rally license, you must apply manually through Motorsport Australia as an upgrade to the Speed license as there are a lot of requirements you need to be approved for this.

The Club section will ask you to find the club you are affiliated with. You can’t have a Motorsport Australia licence without a car club affiliation. Enter in Road and Track Drivers Club and Search. Once it comes up you can select Add

 Keep continue through each page with the Next button once all the information has been added

Once complete, you will be directed to the Payment page which requires a credit card which is charged from Motorsport Australia

Motorsport Australia will send you a confirmation email and will review your application and provide you with a licence number approval, then you’re good to go!

Make sure you update your profile on the RTDC website with your Motorsport Australia licence number, so it saves the details for any events you want to attend

There is an Event Entry section on the Motorsport Australia login which is used by some clubs but never used by RTDC, all our event entries are done through our website www.rtdc.com.au. If you click on Upcoming events at the top of this page, you can see all events held across the country. Click on the one your interested in and it will tell you what is coming up

All Motorsport Australia renewals are also done through the Motorsport Australia member portal. Make sure you keep your details updated on the member portal

Come & Try Events

RTDC Come & Try events are a way to give Motorsport a go without having to commit to the Motorsport Australia 1- year licence

When you sign up for our events, there is an option on the registration page to select you need a 1-day Come & Try Licence. This is a $35 fee and only valid for that 1 event with RTDC.

If you are still having issues or have any questions at all, contact us at membership@rtdc.com.au