If you have ever wished you could drive your own vehicle around Victoria’s premier racetrack, Phillip Island, then the MSCA Come and Try Day is the perfect event for you.

The Marque Sport Car Association (MSCA) is running an All Come and Try Day at Phillip Island on Saturday 20 November. This year promises to be better than ever with the added opportunity for first time women and juniors to run in their own specific run group.

The Come and Try Day provides sprint day experience, with both classroom and on-track instruction and coaching. “We have experienced drivers who act as instructors and coaches for the participants,” says Petrina Astbury, facilitator of the event.

This year with the support of the Victorian Government via a participation in motorsport grant, we have been able to provide a subsidised entry fee for MSCA affiliated club members, women and juniors.

Participants attend three information sessions covering a general drivers’ briefing, driving techniques and other important relevant matters. In between the classroom sessions participants have two on-track runs with an experienced instructor. One run in their instructor’s car as a passenger. Then a solo run to complete the day’s fun.

“Prior to the event participants are provided with a Come and Try handbook to familiarise themselves with vehicle requirements, an outline of the program and what they need to bring on the day”. Says Petrina.

“As well as encouraging new people to participate in motorsport, the Come and Try program gives our seasoned competitors the opportunity to give back to the sport that has provided so much enjoyment over the years.”

How to get involved

To enter the All Come and Try Day:

1. Go to the Motorsport Australia Event Entry System via the Motorsport Australia website. www. motorsport.org.au

2. Set up your profile (hint: if you are not a member of a CAMS affiliated Club: select Come and Try in the Menu).

3. Go to the event menu and select MSCA All Come and Try Day.

The Cost for the Come and Try day including all information sessions and track time is $195 for Juniors and women, $245 for members of a MSCA affiliated club and $295 for regulars.

Who is the MSCA?

The Marque Sports Car Association (MSCA) was first incorporated in the 1970’s. Its primary objective is to organise and promote amateur motorsport participation through supersprints, hillclimbs and driver training for members of its associated clubs and other Motorsport Australia licence holders in the state. The MSCA has a reputation for being one of the best organisers of club-level motorsport in Victoria.

The MSCA have successfully run their Come and Try Program for the past 4 years with over 400 participants experiencing roots motorsport for the first time. Many participants are now Motorsport Australia affiliated club members and are regularly competing in MSCA supersprint events.

For more information regarding the MSCA visit our website www.msca.net.au