HOW TO RACE TRUCKS IN The sport of truck racing
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seems to increase in popularity every week. Inevitably a few of the keener spectators working in the haulage industry will wonder how to become an entrant instead of a viewer.
This leads me to ask what body is responsible for issuing rules and regulations for prospective participants. For instance, need the vehicle hold a current MoT cerificate, does the vehicle need to use dery or does red diesel suffice and who decides if, after the vehicle has been prepared whether or not it is adequate?
The list is endless, a clear picture of requirements would be most helpful to many keen enthusiasts.
William Wallace
The British Truck Racing Association oversees the sport in this country. It is affliated to the RAC Motor Sports Association, which governs all British motor sport. All enquiries about the BTRA should be directed to the treasurer, Chris Tucker, on (0708) 868225. Technical enquiries should be directed to Phil Smythe, chairman of the BTRA's technical committee on (0923) 244211, extension 233.