Breaking into motorcycle racing with True Heroes Racing

Breaking into motorsport can be a hard challenge, whether you’re looking to do it professionally or as an amateur.  

Motorcycle racing is an extremely hard discipline, but there are always ways for you to get involved, but the best way is through joining a club. 

Do I need a licence to get into motorcycle racing?

You can’t get a racing licence without being a member of a racing club that’s affiliated to the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU). The good news is there are hundreds of racing clubs around the UK and they’re spread right across the country.

There’s no way around this and you will need a club official to sign your licence application however they will normally do this as soon as you apply to join their club.

Once you’ve got a club membership you can apply for an ACU licence, arguably the most important aspect of getting into racing.

True Heroes Racing

One racing team who gives opportunities to young and talented riders is True Heroes Racing. They are the UK’s first motorcycle racing team dedicated to supporting wounded, injured and sick UK service personnel and veterans.

The True Heroes’ aim is to “engage, empower and inspire”, and you won’t meet any more inspiring riders than those who race for the team. 

They have an exceptional grassroots programme that allows talented riders and veterans to get involved in a discipline they may have never thought was possible. 

True Heroes racing’s grassroots programme 

After launching their Grassroots Rider Programme in 2020 after passing the beneficiary ACU Race Licence Assessment, the rider took to the grid in 2021 for their first ever motorcycle race with North Gloucester Road Racing Club. Since then the grassroots programme has expanded exponentially and now includes riders such as Chris Duggan. 

They encourage social inclusion and use physical training and endurance activities to help boost confidence, inspire others and aid the rehabilitation and recovery of WIS personnel and veterans.

True Heroes also work in conjunction with the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centres; where they provide inspirational respite and holistic rehabilitation activities for military personnel undergoing recovery treatment and their families. 

Fancy the thrill of the track?

Now you know about the wonderful work of True Heroes Racing, perhaps this has whet your appetite on spending a day at a track yourself?  

With that in mind it’s reassuring to know that as well as brilliant bespoke motorcycle insurance deals, Bikesure can organise special cover for trackdays and other bike events from as little as £67.20, and if you’re a member of Motorsport UK it’ll be even cheaper with our exclusive discount scheme.

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