Midget Car Racing
Definition:
Midget car racing takes place on grass-surfaced closed-loop circuits. The focus of the series is to provide an entry point into motorsport, with fixed technical specifications and smaller cars on easily accessible temporary tracks.
How to get an Midget Car Racing Licence
Training
Unlike circuit racing and rallying, you are not required to attend any training days before applying for a Speed licence. As long as you meet the age criteria (minimum 13-years-old), then you can apply for a licence.
Medical Requirements
When applying for a Speed licence, you must meet the medical requirements in order to be approved. For the first year you apply, you will have to supply a doctor’s certificate. This is a form completed by your GP or regional doctor. We can keep this form on file for you for future licence applications, but a number of things may trigger the requirement to submit a new form. This includes injury, age limits (50+ years old), international competition and privacy regulations. If you are ever in doubt about whether you need to submit a new doctor’s certificate, please phone or email our office and we will be happy to assist.
Which licence?
Midget Car Races are covered by the Motorsport Ireland Speed licence. There are multiple grades which are limited based on engine size, car type, and age. To start with, you will either need a minimum of Speed National C or Speed Junior.
Upgrades
You can upgrade your Speed National B licence to a Speed National A licence by completing six events within 36-months. When a Junior competitor becomes of age, they will be automatically upgraded to a Speed National B regardless of event finishes. Speed National C offers the same benefits as Speed National B, but at a lower cost just for use with Autocross and Midget Car Racing.
Licence Grades
National A
National B
National C
Junior
Technical Specifications
We recommend looking through Appendix 92 of the Motorsport Ireland Yearbook for technical information about the series, and then attending an event or contacting your motor club to speak to people on the ground before beginning your journey in this beloved discipline.