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In order to obtain and retain your Speedway Australia Licence, you will need to provide some medical information with your licence application. The extent of the information required depends on your age, and licence class. Choose your racing level below, and learn what is required.
senior medical examination information
For drivers under 40 years of age, a medical examination is required every 2 years if submitting a Speedway Australia medical.
For drivers 40 years of age and over:
- In all cases, the medical examination must be completed no more than 3 months prior to the date of application.
Please note, SCCA and Wingless Sprint drivers are required to supply a new medical examination every year regardless of age, as per the SCCA rule book.
-Download our current medical standards here.
-The Speedway Australia medical form can be found here.
- All applicants (including marshals and mechanics) must submit a health statement.
For drivers under 40 years of age, a medical examination is required every 2 years if submitting a Speedway Australia medical.
For drivers 40 years of age and over:
– In all cases, the medical examination must be completed no more than 3 months prior to the date of application. Please note, SCCA and Wingless Sprint drivers are required to supply a new medical examination every year regardless of age, as per the SCCA rule book
– All applicants (including marshals and mechanics) must submit a health statement.
Checklist
In order to have your Licence approved, have you:
- Completed the attached Health Statement in full? NOTE: Required by all applicants?
- If required, taken a passport sized photo (NO hats or sunglasses)? NOTE: New photo required every 5 years.
- Attached a clearly legible proof of age document (birth certificate, drivers licence, passport, proof of age card or student ID)? NOTE: New licensees only.
- Vintage/Extraneous Drivers: Completed and attached a waiver form?
Junior officials
Speedway Australia actively support younger people getting involved as officials and have created the following pathway to support their involvement while ensuring maximum safety, guidance and support for junior officials.
Junior Official Aged 12 – 14
i) Must hold a Speedway Australia Junior Marshal Licence having completed this online to ensure parent/guardian consent for involvement in the sport has been obtained.
ii) Must shadow and be directly supervised by Senior Racing Official in a role outside of the Race Track to learn about the Speedway Australia Racing Rules and Regulations, class technical specifications, decision interpretation and communication by officials via one-way and two-way communication devices.
iii) Must not fulfil a role on the infield of a Race Track.
Junior Official Aged 15 – 17
i) Must hold a Speedway Australia Junior Marshal Licence having completed this online to ensure parent/guardian consent for involvement in the sport has been obtained.
ii) Must shadow and be directly supervised by Senior Racing Official in a role to learn about the Speedway Australia Racing Rules and Regulations, class technical specifications, decision interpretation and communication by officials via one-way and two-way communication devices.
iii) Can perform any role as an official under the direct supervision of a Senior Racing Official.
Junior drivers
A Junior Licence can be issued to Drivers who are over 5 years of age and under 17 years of age at the time of application. J
Medical examination information
– All applicants (including marshals and mechanics) must submit a health statement.
– Drivers under 40 years of age must submit a medical examination every 2 years.
-Download our current medical standards here.
-The Speedway Australia medical form can be found here.
Checklist
In order to have your Licence approved, have you:
- Completed the attached Health Statement in full (section 8)? NOTE: Required by all applicants
- Attached a Passport sized photo taken within the last 3 months (NO hats or sunglasses) - NOTE: new photo required every two years.
- New Licence Holders: Attached a clearly legible proof of age document (birth certificate, drivers licence, passport, proof of age card or student ID)?