Guides · Rallycross · Checked 10 September 2026
Step by step
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Watch and research the classes
Visit a local event and look at the classes: production-based cars of various engine sizes through to modified cars, with separate 2WD and 4WD classes.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
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Try it at a tuition or test day
The Swift series runs taster and test days at Lydden Hill, and Peter Gwynne Motorsport runs half-day Swift rallycross courses there with three instructor-led driving sessions.rallycrossbrx.com
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Join a club
Club rallycross is the usual start, through the BTRDA (club membership then championship registration) or Lydden Hill Motorsport Club, whose membership is required for the British championship.clubmansrallycross.weebly.com
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Apply for your RS Inter Club licence
Apply online with Motorsport UK. The licence runs for the calendar year and also covers disciplines such as sprints, hill climbs, autocross and trials.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
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Get kit and a car, or arrive and drive
Buy Motorsport UK-compliant safety kit and a car that meets the regulations, or use an arrive-and-drive car prepared by a team.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
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Enter a club round
BTRDA Rallycross has 2026 rounds at Blyton Park, Lydden Hill, Pembrey and Knockhill; entries close 10 days before each event.clubmansrallycross.weebly.com
The licence
RS Inter Club
Motorsport UK RS Inter Club licence
Register with Motorsport UK online and apply through its Sport80 system; no test and no medical examination are required at this level. Juniors in the Swift series also need an Entrant PG licence.
£85, as listed on Motorsport UK's Get Started licence page when checked on 10 September 2026 (the page does not state a year).
Official licence page · getstarted.motorsportuk.orgKit you need
- Helmet — To Motorsport UK regulations.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
- Fireproof overalls — To Motorsport UK regulations.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
- Frontal head restraint (FHR) — Required.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
- Gloves — Required; fireproof recommended.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
- Recommended extras — Balaclava, fireproof underwear and regulation shoes are strongly recommended.getstarted.motorsportuk.org
What it costs
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Motorsport UK RS Inter Club licence (as listed September 2026) | £85 | getstarted.motorsportuk.org |
| BTRDA Rallycross club membership and championship registration (2026) | £30 membership; £80 championship registration | clubmansrallycross.weebly.com |
| BTRDA Rallycross entry, Blyton Park rounds (2026) | £332 (£292 for MDA members) | clubmansrallycross.weebly.com |
| BTRDA Rallycross entry, Lydden Hill round (2026) | £440 | clubmansrallycross.weebly.com |
| British Rallycross (5 Nations BRX) entry, Lydden Hill/Pembrey (2026) | £530 2WD; £850 4WD | rallycrossbrx.com |
| Half-day Swift rallycross course, Lydden Hill (Peter Gwynne Motorsport, 2026 dates) | £299 | petergwynne.com |
Published figures from the sources shown, checked on the date above. Prices change; confirm with the organiser before you book.
Your first event
Coming up: go and watch one first
Rallycross: questions people ask
What licence do I need for rallycross?
A Motorsport UK RS Inter Club licence, which you apply for online. No test or medical is required at this level.
How old do you have to be to race rallycross?
Juniors can compete from 14, for example in the Motorsport UK Junior Rallycross Championship for 14–16-year-olds. General rallycross competition is from 16.
Can I try rallycross without owning a car?
Yes. Tuition and test days at Lydden Hill use Suzuki Swift rallycross cars, and the Swift, Junior and Cross Car championships offer arrive-and-drive options.
How much does it cost to enter a rallycross event?
At club level in 2026, BTRDA Rallycross charges £30 club membership, £80 championship registration and £332–£440 per round. British Rallycross rounds cost more.
What safety kit do I need for rallycross?
A helmet, fireproof overalls, a frontal head restraint and gloves, all to Motorsport UK regulations. A balaclava, fireproof underwear and proper race shoes are strongly recommended.
Sources, checked 2026-09-10: getstarted.motorsportuk.org · motorsportuk.org · getstarted.motorsportuk.org · rallycrossbrx.com · clubmansrallycross.weebly.com · rallycrossbrx.com · petergwynne.com. Rules and fees change; the governing body’s own page is always the final word.