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Alan Dove
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 Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: The MSA Announce FREE First Kart Licence for Under 16’s |
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http://www.karting1.co.uk/news/?p=168
well guys what do you think?
| Quote: | The Motor Sports Association has confirmed that from January 2008, all competitors under 16 years of age will receive their first MSA competition licence free of charge.
The move is designed to capitalise on the recent surge of interest in motor sport, particularly in karting, and the governing body has removed the fees to try to encourage youngsters to make the step to MSA-sanctioned competition.
Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive:
“We know that motor sport suffers from certain ‘barriers to entry` that exist, or that are perceived to exist, in our sport. We also know that cost is the principal consideration for people getting involved in the sport, so while that first licence fee might only be a small fraction of the participation costs, we are sending out a message that we actively want people to join us.
“We`ve got a great chance right now to create a whole new generation of motor sport competitors, volunteers and enthusiasts. The MSA is absolutely committed to reaching out to those people who have perhaps been bitten by the motor sport bug for the first time and we want to make it as easy as possible for those people to join the sport.”
This initiative is the first to be announced by the MSA and will be followed by additional activity that underlines the governing body`s commitment to the promotion of the sport. Further announcements will be made before the end of the year, including a major campaign to take motor sport opportunities to the wider population.
The 2008 licence application form contains clear instructions for young drivers about how to claim their free first-time licence.
The MSA have also announced they are inviting tenders for a new kart development programme -
The Motor Sports Association has announced its commitment to launching a new participation programme from next year, aimed at giving more young people the opportunity to try karting, and is now looking for a commercial partner with which to make it happen.
Building on the recent success of Lewis Hamilton and the associated growth of interest in karting, the MSA believes that the provision of subsidised opportunities to get behind the wheel will lead many more youngsters to experience the sport at an early age.
The governing body has already set aside a budget to support the scheme and is now inviting submissions from parties interested in putting the initiative together.
Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive:
“We know that the sport needs to connect with young people early in their lives before other sports and hobbies take over. Motor sport is exciting but many people don`t know where to go to gain that first taste of the sport, so we need to make it as easy as possible to have a go.
“We have approved the funding and are now looking for the right person, or organisation, to make this scheme a reality. We envisage that the successful tender will utilise the existing infrastructure of clubs and venues where appropriate and work with the karting community to create as many opportunities as possible for young people to get behind the wheel.”
This initiative is part of the MSA`s on-going promotional drive to encourage more people into motor sport. It follows the announcement that all competitors under 16 years of age will receive their first MSA competition licence free of charge from January 2008 and further announcements will be made before the end of the year, including a major campaign to take motor sport opportunities to the wider population. |
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EasyJimbo
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Well thats is excellent news and long overdue IMHO. Its about time we started to do things like this to encourage kids into karting as lets be honest it is expensive and things like this just help that little bit.
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Nick
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:08 am Post subject: |
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What Jimbo said.
Long overdue, and very much welcomed, in particular Hilton's second quote about effectively taking karting to the kids, and beyond.
After much, often justified criticism, they are and have been listening and are trying to do something about the decline in numbers karting, well done the MSA 
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chris kasch
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: |
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| small step in the right direction.lets see some more! |
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JonnyG-1992
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah great idea. Should encourage loads more people.
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stephen 29
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| Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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great idea 
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