Finally decided to figure out what it takes to get a B Competition Licence. Turns out that since I'm Irish I need Motorsport Ireland to contact JAF and tell them that I do not hold an Irish competition licence. Once I have that I could apply for a Japanese B licence. As I've got 30 days to get the paperwork in, I decided to do the course this weekend. It took about 2.5 hours and was pretty easy stuff. I got 2 huge books of rules and regulations all in Japanese and 2 slimmer handbooks. As I was already a member of JAF, I only had to hand over 9000 yen. Once my Irish paperwork arrives, I can hand in my application (along with another 3000 yen) and I'll receive a B licence. That simple!
The result of doing all this in Japan is that apparently if I ever decide to get a foreign racing licence and take part in a foreign event, I'd be racing as a Japanese driver! Certainly easier than getting citizenship. Anyway, this should open up a bit more fun for me over here. I'll keep you posted!
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What does B license involved? Could you tell me if I have the Australian CAMS (motorsports organization in Australia) license will work? I have the club license only (cat. 2 Speed)
A B Licence lets me do mostly everything except race. I can do a gymkhana, circuit time trials, dirt trials, drag race as well as take part in a rally. To race I need the A licence.
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