Everyone racing with any club in the Uk needs to join the ACU and obtain a race license, so how do you go about it?

1. If you are joining Bemsee, call the ACU on 01788 566400 and ask who is running a practical race school day; you must have a certificate showing you are capable of riding a motorbike in order to apply for your license. Bemsee run a race school in February which covers a race school and the thoery test mentioned below so it's a one-stop-shop.

2. Book a Theory test with the ACU. This compromises of a morning up in Rugby where racing rules are explained followed by a short test! Costs £50. However, before the start of the season other race schools may include the ACU theory test along with their race schools so again, check before you book, you might save yourself some time and money

3. Download an ACU membership form and book an appointment with your optician to get an eyesight test, required for your ACU form

4. Join the club you want to race with (Bemsee membership is £25 for the season)

4a.In some cases (Bemsee) you can send off your certificates and your ACU application form to your chosen club and they will send on to the ACU along with your club membership details

5. Send your membership details and certificates to the ACU along with your application form and photo and wait for your ACU license to drop onto your doormat along with your rookie bib (if you’ve ordered it (£7) and ACU handbook

Information websites:
www.acu.org.uk ; www.bemsee.net ; www.neweramcc.org ; www.derbyphoenix.co.uk ; www.ngroadracing.org