Information about joining us

How do I join the Taupo Car Club? 

 Click here to print out our New Membership Application form, complete it and post with the application fee / internet bank reference number.

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Or to renew your membership print out the Renewal Membership Form, complete it and post it with the application fee / internet bank reference number

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What if I want to Race/Rally?  Then there are a few things that you must do:

1. You must be a member of a Car Club -  click above to print out our New Membership Application Form
2. You must apply for a MotorSport New Zealand Licence -  There are two types of Licences you can apply for:

• Clubsport – No examination is required, this is a 1 year licence.  This type of                Licence restricts you to only Clubsport Events e.g. Dual Sprints, Rally Sprints, Hillclimbs 
•  National Race – an examination is required, this is a 1 year licence.  You can compete in National Race Meetings
• National Rally – an examination is required, this is a 1 year licence.  You can compete in National Rally Events

Also required for National License application is the Medical Aptitude Clearance Application, click here to print it out - <M.A.C.A Form>

For information about the examinations please click here - <http://www.motorsport.org.nz/exam/>

TaupoCar Club has Licensed Examiners.

·        Ian Bowater <grumpy2@xtra.co.nz>

·        Alistair Steele <a.steele@quicksilver.net.nz>

Once you have passed the exam, complete the relevant paperwork and post it all, with payment to MotorSport New Zealand. If you have any questions then please contact any of our Licensed Examiners or a Committee Member.

For further information about getting started in Motorsport please click on this link -  http://www.motorsport.org.nz/get-started/

What is the personal equipment that a driver requires? 

 In addition to a Car Club membership and a MotorSport New Zealand licence, the driver needs to have:

·      A helmet meeting Motorsport NZ standards detailed in the latest Motorsport NZ manual

·      A minimum of single-layer fire retardant overalls that are closed at the cuffs, neck & ankles.

·      Solid closed toe shoes.

·      Socks must be worn - wool are preferred for their fire retardant properties.

What sort of vehicle can I enter in events?

Standard or modified road cars can enter as well as purpose built race cars.  There is safety criteria set down by Motorsport NZ and this must be met for all of these vehicles.  

What are the Roll Cage requirements for a vehicle? 

 All roll cages must meet the engineering standards of Motorsport NZ and must be approved by Motorsport NZ (known as "homologation"). 

For further information about vehicle requirements and Roll Cage Protection information please click here: <http://www.motorsport.org.nz/assets/MotorSport-Manual/App-2.02-Sch-A-2010.pdf>

If I don't want to compete, can I be involved as a member of the Taupo Car Club?  

Of course! We regularly need help with flag marshals and crowd marshals at events, qualified first-aiders, assistance with event set-up and clear-up, timing officials (these people need to be computer literate!), Scrutineers (people with mechanical background). 

Please contact us.