Getting Started

To get involved please contact the Karting Team by emailing karting@rnrmmsa.co.uk to the start the joining process. 

After contacting the Team, there are four steps in the joining process:

1. Complete the New Joiners' Form.

2. Sign up to the RNRMMSA (a link will be provided). This will involve a small fee but will provide insurance cover for you to compete for the Team and you will also get a branded t-shirt and an invite to the End of Year Awards Dinner in return.

3. Sign up to Spond (a link will be provided). This is the event app which we use to coordinate who can make each event.

Once those three steps are complete, you will be added to the Team's WhatsApp Group and introduced to the rest of the Team.

No. However every member of the team is expected to get involved with the mechanical works on their kart. For those with no experience we will help show you how to do the basics and slowly build you up to do the more complicated bits.

Yes. We are always in need of mechanics to help out in the pits and during the race. Mechanics are a vital part of the Team, if you are interested please contact karting@rnrmmsa.co.uk.

Motorsport is unfortunately not a cheap sport and there is a cost involved. The cost to run each kart per race weekend is roughly £500 and the following information is an estimate and subject to change:

Around £100 is funded by the RN and RM and the remaining £400 is shared between the number of drivers on each kart. For two drivers this is £200 per person; for three drivers this is £140; and for four drivers this is £110. This cost includes race fees, fuel, tyres, transponders, electricity, food and wets throughout the weekend, as well as upkeep on the karts, engines and all team equipment.

A full breakdown can be obtained from the Team Manager on request. This fee covers practice and racing from Friday to Sunday however additional practice days may be charged separately and paid only by those that are using the karts on that day.

Mechanics pay a separate, reduced fee of around £30 per weekend.

Yes, however only a Motorsports UK (MSUK) license is required at a minimum of Clubman level. This can be obtained on whilst at the event for £38 - a passport photo will also be required for new applications. Each license is valid for the year in which is obtained (e.g. a license obtained in 2019 is only valid for racing in 2019, a new license will need to be obtained for 2020).

No. The Team have a number of karts that can be used. At the moment the Team does not have the space or equipment to provide for those bringing their own karts. If you are interested in getting your own kart please contact the Team Manager.

No. The Admin Order will cover the costs of your travel under your Duty Status. If you take your Admin Order to your gym/MT department (depending on your ship/unit/base), they can organise an MT vehicle for use over a race weekend. If there is no MT available you can use your own vehicle and claim back the costs. If your own vehicle is used for accommodation then you may be able to request to claim back the fuel costs instead of taking an MT vehicle.

Unfortunately not, members of the team do have a number of options though:

1) Nearby Military Base: If there is a military base nearby, members can book accommodation in their respective mess using their duty status.

2) Vans: Members can sleep in the back of one of the MT vans (bring a sleeping bag and blow up mattress) or in the vans of other members staying at the track.*

3) Tents: The Team owns one tent or you can bring your own.*

4) Awning: On warmer evenings, members can sleep in the awning with a camp bed/blow up mattress and a sleeping bag.*

5) Hotels: Members can book in at a nearby hotel.

*Most tracks provide showering facilities for those staying at the track overnight.