Getting into racing 125's?

I've heard in other threads that you cannot ride trackdays on a restricted licence. Is it true? Are there any age/engine restrictions?
I thought maybe 125's would be a start into racing, and perhaps a cheap trackbike like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aprillia-RS-12...1%7C240%3A1318
would be suitable? How easy/hard is it to get into?

[Binky]

Don't think there is a power or engine size restriction on track days. But i may be wrong.

There are only a few tracks and track day organisers that won't let you on track. I know you can't do the Motorsport Vision tracks(Snetterton, Oulton Park etc) but most places will let you on with a restricted license. I wouldn't recomend going with a 125 though, even in Novices.

HTH

Theres a difference between a track day and a racing licence anyway.

Track days I assume are catagorised so obviously you wont be able to cause superbike riders problems like you would if they let a scooter out there at the same time.

But racing has all sorts of catagories and ppl too young to ride on the road are racing big machines on tracks.

correct me if im wrong pls.

your not

[mister c]

Get your ACU Race licence done, then you can get yourself a trackbike & ride to your hearts content

[Binky]

Originally Posted by mister c

Get your ACU Race licence done, then you can get yourself a trackbike & ride to your hearts content

How would someone go about doing this???

Originally Posted by Binky

How would someone go about doing this???

I think what you meant to say was 'How can I go about doing this'

[flymo]

An ACU licence is relatively easy to obtain. Once you have one there is nothing stopping you riding anything you like on a track day, restricted or otherwise.

You have to fill in a form from here http://www.acu.org.uk/Resource/Licence-and-Forms.aspx. You'll need an eyesight test and have to attend and complete a introductory training day, its a classroom day (costs £50! ouch).

Pay the fee, get the licence and then crack on with it.

***There is no riding test at all.*** - I've just checked and although this is true you do need to provide some basic evidence of your competency to ride a motorcycle. If you have a CBT certificate that seems to be enough, alternatively a certificate from a recognised track training school. CBT is likely the easy and cheap way to do this if you dont already have one.

[quote=Magnum;1887907]
I thought maybe 125's would be a start into racing, and perhaps a cheap trackbike like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aprillia-RS-12...1%7C240%3A1318

would be suitable? quote]

As soon as I was handed my CBT certificate I went straight out there and bought the fastest 125 I read there was - a spains No.1 RS125. Sure it's fast (eventually) for it's class, I managed to clock UP 86mph out of it but the power was SH!T, but then what do you expect for a 125 eh

I'd be getting a road bike thats road worthy before thinking about a track bike.

tbh Id rather get into Moto-x as a lot of ppl who start racing the tracks end up not riding on roads, i've heard it becomes an anti-climax and its not worth the hassle.