Getting into any form of motorsport can be perceived as difficult and expensive. At club level, and with autotesting, it is very straight forward. Check out the calendar, and your local clubs (links on this site) and go along to an event. You will find that any of the competitors or organisers will be friendly and approachable.

To take part in an event you will need to be a member of a car club. You can join your local car club, or join Autotest Drivers’ Club Scotland, which will allow you entry to events run by many clubs across the country. Membership to ADCS costs £5 per annum.

If you join our Yahoo group, you will be able to download entry forms for events. Not all clubs’ entry forms are available by this means, so you may need to contact the club directly. Simply complete the entry form and post it off before the closing date, along with your entry fee, and you will have an entry for the event. Depending on the club, the entry fee will usually cost between £10 to £15.

Cars used

Any standard road car can compete at autotesting. At any event, you will be able to see a wide variety of road cars and competition cars taking part. Because autotesting is more about driver skill, than car performance, often the smaller less powerful, standard cars can be more competitive than expensive machinery, or motorsport specials. Have a look at the photos section to see the variety of cars used.

Some cars are better suited to autotesting than others. Because of the relatively compact areas used for the sport, top speed and big power figures are not required. Generally, small front wheel drive cars will prove the quickest around an autotest course. Many competitors have opted for rear wheel drive cars, as they offer a different driving experience and while not quite as competitive as front wheel drive, will provide spectacular tail out fun.

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Links

Autotesting FAQ
Calendar
ADCS Forum

Scottish Sporting CC
63 CC
Highland CC
South of Scotland CC
Stonehaven District MC Ltd
Motor Sports Association
Team Scottish Elises

Photography

Dumfries 26th Feb
Dumfries 29th Jan
Johnstone 3rd Dec
Hamilton 30th Nov
Knockhill 27th Nov