Young Driver Development Course Booking
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING
A course developed by MG Car Club Newcastle For its Junior Members
Cody McKay Motorsports has partnered with the MG Car Club of Newcastle to deliver the Young Driver Development Course available at the Ringwood Hillclimb Circuit off Italia Road (next door to Circuit Italia).
Students from 12 to 18 years old can experience first hand what its like to be at the wheel of a car in a controlled and safe environment under Motorsport Australia certified senior coach – Cody Mckay as he teaches over 20 years worth of racing experience to students wanting to be involved in motorsport.
We take on all types of students with varying degrees of experience, from the P plater to the person that has never driven before, catering for all different needs.
Beginner students who have never driven a car before get to spend the morning with Cody personally as he demonstrates hands on the essentials of how to drive both an Automatic and Manual car. Whilst more experienced students spend the afternoon honing their skills on the Ringwood park circuit as Cody teaches students through the hillside section.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS DEVELOPED TO HELP YOUNG DRIVERS ENTER INTO TO WORLD OF MOTORSPORTS WITH THE MG CAR CLUB, THIS COURSE IS NOT DESIGNED AS A DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE FOR PUBLIC ROADS.
Requirements:
All students must hold a current:
Motorsport Australia Junior Speed Licence:
https://motorsport.org.au/licence/introduction
Mg Car Club Newcastle Membership:
https://mgcarclub.com.au/membership/
COST
This course is purely run as a Volunteer basis, all cost associated are donated to the club to maintain the club vehicles
Cost is $25 per student
Payment information will be available on your booking page
Apparel Needed
Helmet – Open face recommended, Available for hire on the day.
Cloth Covering from neck to ankle, Can be long sleeve shirt/Jumper and long pants/jeans. No nylon allowed
Lace up shoes that cover ankles, No slip on shoes (Example Converse Star Chuck Taylors)
Gloves (strap up mechanics/utility gloves)
All apparel must be in good condition, no tears, damage, cracks etc. Any item deemed not suitable will mean dismissal from the course.
Vehicle Requirements
The Club has happily donated the use of their own club cars (front wheel drive small car) for beginner students to learn in.
Beginner students will use the club cars whilst the advanced session are required to bring their own vehicles
Manual and Automatic vehicles will be available for beginner sessions, All first time students are required to use the Automatic to learn the basics before progressing to the Manual.
For the Advanced class any car can be suitable for the day from low performance hatch backs to suv/utilities. All vehicles supplied must have any cargo removed and be road registered. For any concerns please contact us to check if a car is suitable for the day.
Location
Ringwood Park Motor Complex
Turning into Italia Road from Pacific Highway.
Ringwood Park is located on your LEFT side AFTER the entrance to Circuit Italia (100m after Circuit Italia Entrance).
Here is the map link
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ringwood+Park+Motor+Complex/@-32.6789411,151.808036,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b7365d2ec746027:0x244236025a312b07!8m2!3d-32.6780368!4d151.8040965!16s%2Fg%2F11b6drh7lr?entry=ttu
PLEASE NOTE WHEN DRIVING INTO THE FACILITY YOU ARE DRIVING INTO A LIVE TRAINING CIRCUIT. SPEED LIMIT 10KM/HR, PLEASE PARK NEAR THE CLUB ROOMS (NEAR START LINE OF HILLCLIMB CIRCUIT). ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE SESSION START AND A TRAINER WILL BE WITH YOU AFTER HE FINISHES WITH HIS STUDENT.
DO NOT ENTER CIRCUIT ITALIA AS THIS IS PRIVATE PROPERTY AND NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE CLUB