If I take a year off, what happens to my license?

[zero260]

It's looking like I might just take this year off from racing as I'm moving, the car is broken and time is short....What happens next year when I want to renew my license and have not run the required 3 regionals?....
Jerry Burr

[carnut169]

It depends...

You can get a waiver from your RE (I think, but someone for sure) but it will depend on your experience, etc. Get your license than take a year off and I doubt they would sign off. Race for 10 years with good results and I'm sure they would.

[RussMcB]

It's usually not a problem at all, but a little bit of a hassle. When it comes time to renew your license and you haven't met the minimum requirements, you will need to forward your application to the divisional licensing chairperson, with a note explaining your situation. In my experience, they usually rubber stamp it and just forward it on to national for processing.

The instructions are on the renewal form.

[Bill Steele]

It's looking like I might just take this year off from racing as I'm moving, the car is broken and time is short....What happens next year when I want to renew my license and have not run the required 3 regionals?....
Jerry Burr

Jerry, when you return you will want to talk to Dick Raymond, The Divisional Licensing Chief for the SF Region. It might be a good idea to give him a call and discuss your plans ahead of time. That way you will know what to expect when your decide to start running again. His number is 530-888-1504.

Waviers of the requirements for experienced drivers is quite common.

We could really use you out there, so get that thing fixed and get rolling.

BTW, for a Regional License the requirement is completion of 2 events in the preceeding license period and for a National License it is 3 events which are National/Pro/FIA OR 2 National/Pro/FIA and 1 Regional OR 4 Regionals.