Become A Racing Driver
Have you ever imagined what is like to be race driver or rider?
Turn those dreams into reality and start your racing career today! The information below is intended for non-race drivers as well as current racing drivers looking to break into the local motorsport scene. The UAE offers a wide range of exciting championships, supporting go-karts, motorcycles, Touring Cars, GTs, Radicals and Formula series.
Get your race license
If you do not have a racing license, you will need one. This can be done in the mentioned steps.
- Book a Race License Assessment with us. Passing the assessment is a requirement to be eligible to apply for a FIA Race license with the local motorsport federation. You will need to score 100% to pass. (For Kart racing this is called “ARKS test”)
- If you fail your license assessment, you may need more seat time to get used to driving on a circuit. This can be achieved in a few ways:
- Book Dubai Autodrome Experiences
- Participate in Dubai Autodrome Track Days
- Be coached by one of the teams or organisations.
- Once you complete your assessment, you will need a medical check from your local doctor to ensure you are fit to race.
- Visit the EMSO (Emirates Motorsport Organization) website who are responsible for issuing all UAE race licenses and are the official authority on all UAE Motorsport events.
- The license through EMSO is available for UAE residents only. You can still take the assessment but would need to check with your local motorsport federation if they accept our certificate if you are not a resident of the UAE.
- Cost for Race License Assessment: AED 1,575 incl. VAT
Choose Your Racing Category
From go-karting to F4, from two wheels to four, there are abundant choices in the UAE with a range of classes to suit your experience and budget, there’s an option for everyone.
Team and Vehicle Options
For every race series there are multiple teams with vehicles and services on offer.
See below for a selection of local teams that have vast experience in running all kinds of race cars, as well as celebrated team successes both locally and overseas
- Dragon Racing InternationalComprehensive motorsport services including support for GT & Touring Cars.
- TT RacingRace services and vehicle support for Touring Cars, prototype cars and F4.
- GulfSport RacingRace services, products, helmet design and vehicle support for Radicals and Formula Gulf Academy.
- Xcel MotorsportRace services in both Karting and F4, housing training center including simulator and reaction testing.
- 3Y TechnologyRacing team with support for Touring Cars, GT4s and F4. Supplier for Cooper Tires.
- Dream RacingFormula 1 experiences and Radical race service and training.
- R2RaceRace team offering race and track day packages with Formula 4, Radical SR3s, Renault Clio Cup & TCR race cars.
- GPXGPExtreme is a Dubai based Company operating in the automotive sector and more particularly the Motorsports, specialized in F1 and Group C Historic Racing Cars as well as GT Racing worldwide.
- Lechner RacingSpecialized in Porsche one-make series racing, operating racing academies in Europe and the Middle East.
- Werks MotorsportDubai’s leading motorsport workshop specializing in racing & road performance services for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat & Skoda
There are a few ways you can find a car to start racing, depending on your budget and whether you would like to own the car or not.
- Option 1: Purchase a new or used race-ready car, depending on the championship you want to participate in. You can contact the local teams for cars that are up for sale.
- Option 2: Arrange an ‘Arrive & Drive’ Package whereby a team rents you the car, provides the technical support at the track and includes maintenance and consumables between races.
- Option 3: Convert a car into a race prepped car. The UAE ProCar Championship features classes that allow you to race your own project on track and fight for trophies. Some of the locals teams can assist you with this project if required, or do it all for you.
To find out more information about choosing the right car to come racing, get in touch with us and we can help you with any questions and point you towards the right people to help.
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