Have you ever watched motorsport on television and wondered if I could do that....?

While most people will not compete at a state, national or international level there is still a great community of motorsport enthuasists who activley practise grass roots motorsport. This is where greats such as Peter Brock, Possum Bourne and Craig Lowndes began their careers in club level motorsport.

Club level motorsport is great place to enjoy you interest in cars, motorsport and is a safe environment to "let you hair down" with others having similar interests.

So what can I possible be involved in I hear you say?

The entry level event is called a Motorkhana.

What is a Motorkhana?

Motorkhanas are a traditional club-level event. These offer beginners and juniors a terrific starting point to learn valuable car control skills such as how to control a car in a slide, and how to brake effectively on slippery surfaces. Motorkhanas are low in cost and risk, but high in excitement.

Competitors are timed as they individually manoeuvre their cars from start to finish around a course set out with plastic pegs in a paddock. Time penalties are incurred if these pegs are hit.

What type of car do I need?

Motorkhanas are open to just about any type of car provided it is in a safe working order. Fully licensed officials conduct safety inspections on all vehicles before they can compete. Unregistered vehicles are eligible to compete but must not be driven on public roads to get to and from the event.

One of the most popular types of vehicles used is your everyday road car. As motorkhanas are low speed and conducted on flat open areas the risk of damage to vehicles is minimal.

The club may be able to provide a club car to beginning drivers for a small cost.

Who can compete?

To compete in a motorkhana you must be over 12 years of age and hold a Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) or an Australian Auto Sport Alliance competition licence. These range in cost from $11.00 for juniors (under 18) and $50.00 for adults. Licenses can be purchased on the day and are valid for 12 months from purchase.

You don’t need to be an expert driver to compete. In fact motorkhanas can be an ideal place to learn to drive as a parent can ride in the car at all times and give tuition and assistance.

Who runs the event?

The motorkhana will be conducted by the licensed officials of the Wagga & District Car Club. It is run with full coverage insurance and has all the relevant legal approvals.

A Motorkhana is a great way to get started in a club and have plenty of fun. There are many different events and types of competition, see the link on the main page to "About WDCC" for more information about the club and other events.