Does My Car Need a Rollcage? You don’t need a roll cage for competing in motorkhana and autocrosses. See the Motorsport Manual APPENDIX TWO - SCHEDULE A for roll cage requirements needed for other events.
taken from Motorsport NZ APPENDIX ONE, SCHEDULE L 3. Minimum Age of Competitors: 3.1 MotorSport NZ issues Competition Licences to persons aged 16 years and over in accordance with the provisions of Part One Article 2 of this Schedule. 3.2 Competition Licences of the types and grades detailed in (1) of this Article can also be issued to Junior Competitors, aged from the date of their 12th birthday up until their 16th birthday, under the following provisions in addition to those specified in Part One Article 2 of this Schedule: (1) Junior Competition licences are available as follows: (a) M Grade (excluding Temporary M Grade) (b) R Grade (i) 12 through 15 years old (co-driver only) (ii) 14 and 15 year olds may apply for a Junior R Grade Competition licence in accordance with Article 3.2 (4), to allow them to drive in a Clubmans Rally only. (c) C Grade (i) 12 and 13 years old; by exemption only as per Article 3.2(3)(b). (ii) 14 and 15 years old; in accordance with Article 3.2(3)(a) or (b). (2) The use of a Competition Licence by a Junior Competitor is restricted to; (a) Private venues, or (b) Roads closed in accordance with the 10th Schedule of the Local Government Act, and (c) Vehicles of the following type, class, category or classifications: (i) Race: (a) Formula First, Formula Ford, Toyota 86, Cross Cars, Mini Challenge Cars and Formula Junior only; or (b) Any other vehicle (closed or open) with a corrected CC rating of 2500cc and under or have a Power to Weight ratio of 6.0:1 (KG : BHP) or above, where the manufacturer’s authenticated Power to Weight ratio is maintained. (ii) Rally: (a) Up to a corrected CC rating of 2000cc Schedule L – Licences (Last updated: 1 February 2024) Page 7 of 22 Note: When acting purely as a Rally co-driver these restrictions do not apply. Approved vehicles will be noted on the Junior Competitor’s Competition Licence.
junior membership $25 each or $10 with family membership
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Guidence A parent or guardian can sit with a driver as a passenger for the purpose of driver coaching (at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course).
JUNIORS TO USE A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 2500cc
Get Your Kids into Motorsport From the age of 12years old, your young adult can start getting driving experience behind the wheel of a car. He or She could get upto 4 years of driving experience before going for their drivers licence, this would surely make it easier for them to get their licence, now all they need to do is study the road code.

12yrs - under 18yrs of age

If you can’t wait until you’re old enough to drive on the roads, don’t worry. You can compete in most kinds of motorsport events. “Juniors” start at the age of 12 years old upto and including 17 years old. MOTORKHANAS: These events are a great place to start, a low speed event which are usually held in an open safe area; car parks, paddocks etc... these events are usually held on grass, seal or gravel surfaces. Short courses made up with cones, competing against the clock. AUTOCROSSES: This type of event would be the next stepping stone from motorkhanas. Autocrosses, would usually be held in a car park, paddock, dirt track, closed roads. Competitors wear overalls, helmet and closed in shoes. Higher speeds than a motorkhana event, with one larger course set out and also competing against the clock.
Get Your Kids into Motorsport From the age of 12years old, your young adult can start getting driving experince behind the wheel of a car. He or She could get upto 4 years of driving experince before going for their drivers licence, this would suely make it easier for them to get there licence, now all they need to do is study the road code.
JUNIORS TO USE A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN 2500cc

Guidence

A parent or guardian can sit with a driver as a passenger for the purpose of driver coaching. (at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course
junior membership $25 each or $10 with family membership
Does My Car Need a Rollcage? You don’t need a roll cage for competing in motorkhana and autocrosses. See the Motorsport Manual APPENDIX TWO - SCHEDULE A for roll cage requirements needed for other events.
taken from Motorsport NZ APPENDIX ONE, SCHEDULE L 3. Minimum Age of Competitors: 3.1 MotorSport NZ issues Competition Licences to persons aged 16 years and over in accordance with the provisions of Part One Article 2 of this Schedule. 3.2 Competition Licences of the types and grades detailed in (1) of this Article can also be issued to Junior Competitors, aged from the date of their 12th birthday up until their 16th birthday, under the following provisions in addition to those specified in Part One Article 2 of this Schedule: (1) Junior Competition licences are available as follows: (a) M Grade (excluding Temporary M Grade) (b) R Grade (i) 12 through 15 years old (co-driver only) (ii) 14 and 15 year olds may apply for a Junior R Grade Competition licence in accordance with Article 3.2 (4), to allow them to drive in a Clubmans Rally only. (c) C Grade (i) 12 and 13 years old; by exemption only as per Article 3.2(3)(b). (ii) 14 and 15 years old; in accordance with Article 3.2(3)(a) or (b). (2) The use of a Competition Licence by a Junior Competitor is restricted to; (a) Private venues, or (b) Roads closed in accordance with the 10th Schedule of the Local Government Act, and (c) Vehicles of the following type, class, category or classifications: (i) Race: (a) Formula First, Formula Ford, Toyota 86, Cross Cars, Mini Challenge Cars and Formula Junior only; or (b) Any other vehicle (closed or open) with a corrected CC rating of 2500cc and under or have a Power to Weight ratio of 6.0:1 (KG : BHP) or above, where the manufacturer’s authenticated Power to Weight ratio is maintained. (ii) Rally: (a) Up to a corrected CC rating of 2000cc Schedule L – Licences (Last updated: 1 February 2024) Page 7 of 22 Note: When acting purely as a Rally co-driver these restrictions do not apply. Approved vehicles will be noted on the Junior Competitor’s Competition Licence.

12yrs - under 18yrs of age

If you can’t wait until you’re old enough to drive on the roads, don’t worry. You can compete in most kinds of motorsport events. “Juniors” start at the age of 12 years old upto and including 17 years old. MOTORKHANAS: These events are a great place to start, a low speed event which are usually held in an open safe area; car parks, paddocks etc... these events are usually held on grass, seal or gravel surfaces. Short courses made up with cones, competing against the clock. AUTOCROSSES: This type of event would be the next stepping stone from motorkhanas. Autocrosses, would usually be held in a car park, paddock, dirt track, closed roads. Competitors wear overalls, helmet and closed in shoes. Higher speeds than a motorkhana event, with one larger course set out and also competing against the clock.
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of New Zealand

JUNIOR INFO

the Northland Car Club since 1955 (incorporated since 1956)
website by Val Hart
NORTHLAND CAR CLUB Inc

JUNIOR INFORMATION