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The main forms of motor sport are car racing and motor cycling, each of
which has a number of forms in terms of sporting activity.
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More
details of these variants can be obtained from the various specialist organisations
listed below.
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Some activities like rally racing are on public roads,
while others, like stock car racing, go carting and speedway, are on special
tracks. Off road or all terrain motor sports and recreational riding
have become more popular in recent years.
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Some motor sport (like
off terrain riding) is done just for pleasure, but the competitive element
is important in motor sports.
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RAC Motor Sports Association 01753 6811736
Auto-Cycle Union www.acu.org.uk/
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Autosport
British Racing News
Circuit News
Karting
Race Tech
RallySport
Speed & Style
Startline
Biker
Ride
Trailbike and Enduro Magazine
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure
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Find a local group or club
for the type of motor sports that interests you (see organisations above).
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See if there are
introductory sessions at your local club or motor sports track.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of motor sports.
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Check in your local library/paper
for more information.
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Skills and people
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Motor sports are done by
people of both ages and sexes. The physical effort involved varies
depending on the type of vehicle and type of activity; sports like
track racing, rally driving and speedway, require both considerable
stamina and much skill in vehicle control.
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Driving a car or motor cycle for pleasure on roads, tracks or off road,
can be done on your own, but the more organised and competitive activities
require other people to arrange the event and services and provide the
competition; clubs are frequently involved at the local level.
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In the more competitive forms of motor sport, it is better if the people you
drive with have roughly
the same standard of skill as yourself. They need not be of the same
age or sex, though motor sports are generally more common among men.
Equipment or clothing
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A vehicle of the appropriate type is obviously essential , plus fuel
and any necessary protective headgear.
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Motor cyclists usually wear special windproof outerwear and boots.
A place or facilities
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In addition to public roads, there are some special routes for motor
sports enthusiasts as well as some dedicated tracks of various
kinds.
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There are strict controls on the use of both public road and
off road countryside for motor sports, to avoid conflicts with other
users.
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