The British Association of Rally Schools (BARS) is a group of member schools, recognised by Motorsport UK.
The British Association of Rally Schools was formed in 1995 by six founding rally schools, whose aim was to standardise the core elements of rally driving courses and provide a consistent level of control, safety and enjoyment for all participants.
Recognised by and accountable to Motorsport UK, the founding rally schools established safety policies, standards and controls to cover the preparation of rally school cars, licensing of rally school instructors and the safety of all participants involved in rally driving courses.
In 2002, the British Association of Rally School members contributed to a consultation process with Motorsport UK to develop a driver assessment programme for new applicants for a stage rally competition licence. All drivers now wishing to compete on UK stage rallies, need to complete the RS Inter Club – Stage Rally Licence Assessment before being issued with a licence. BARS member rally schools are the only rally schools authorised by Motorsport UK to provide the assessment.
To provide the highest quality rally driving courses with the appropriate standards of safety and enjoyment for UK and international drivers.
To be achieved through policies, standards and controls recognised by Motorsport UK.
The British Association of Rally Schools has members throughout the United Kingdom. It provides National coverage for new entrants to Stage Rallying required to complete a BARS Licence Assessment prior to being issued with a Motorsport UK RS Inter Club – Stage Rally Licence.
It also provides an approved network of rally course providers to the general public, corporate groups and competitors.
In the meantime, you have access to sample theory tests. As well as Motorsport UK NCR’s:
It is mandatory to read and become familiar with:
Strongly recommended you read through:
Once you have passed your theory test, you are ready to sit the real thing!
It is recommended that before taking your practical assessment that you complete a half day rally driving training session at your nominated school where you will be taking your theory test. This will enable you to familiarise yourself with the car and stage.
A Classroom based session with presentation covering all sections of Rallying from
the MSUK National Competition Rules, that can be found on line at
www.motorsportuk.org
You will be encouraged to take notes during the presentation
to refer to later on.
Duration approx. 1 to 2 hours.
A multiple-choice written exam.
Duration approx. 20 to 30 minutes
An Examiner will sit alongside you in the rally car to evaluate your driving.
Duration approx. 20 to 30 mins
MSUK starter pack & note pad and pen
It is strongly recommended that you do not purchase a competition vehicle or enter a rally until you have joined your local motor club and marshalled on at least one event.
View the videos from Motorsport UK below to find out more about the thrill of our exciting sport plus how you can get started in the world of rallying
For further info including booklets that welcome you to Rallying,
visit this handy Motorsport UK resource
