National Medical Standards
The Motorsport Australia Medical Standards were formed in conjunction with NMAC (National Medical Advisory Committee) and act as the framework for the minimum medical clearance required to get a licence.
Medical clearance is required for all licences, ranging from a basic health statement to a full medical examination. See below to find out what the minimum requirements are for your discipline.
Motorsport is an inherently dangerous activity which is why Motorsport Australia is committed to the safety of all competitors, volunteers and spectators who are passionate lovers of our sport.
Medical Requirements
Speed
- Annual Heath Statement with additional medical clearance for listed conditions
Circuit, Off Road, and Rally
- Annual Heath Statement with additional medical clearance for listed conditions.
- First-time applicants of all ages require a full Motorsport Australia Medical Examination.
- Applicants over age 60 require a medical examination every second year.
- A resting ECG is required with all medicals.
International
- Annual Heath Statement with additional medical clearance for listed conditions.
- Applicants of all ages require an annual medical examination.
- Cardiovascular Aptitude – FIA ISC Appendix L
(a) 59 years old and under: an ECG within the previous 36 months is required.
(b) 50 years old and over: a cardiologist review is required every three years.
(c) 60 years old and over: an ECG and an Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) within the previous 12 months. Subsequently, an ECG should take place every year and an ETT and cardiology consultation every two years.
- Cardiovascular Aptitude – FIA ISC Appendix L
Forms
Licence Holders
Medical Requirements
The Medical Examination is been split into two documents, Form A and Form B.
Both forms must be completed by all applicants.
- Is to be completed by a Medical Practitioner
- The completed Form A is to be retained by the Medical Practitioner’s Clinic, and kept on file while the applicant’s Motorsport Australia licence is current and active
- Form A is not to be submitted to Motorsport Australia, unless specifically requested by Motorsport Australia Member Services
- To be completed by a Medical Practitioner
- Completed Form B is to be submitted to Motorsport Australia, as well as to be retained by the Medical Practitioner’s Clinic, and kept on file while the applicant’s Motorsport Australia licence is current and active
Related Medical Information
Concussion Management Guidelines
Motorsport Australia takes the safety and wellbeing of our competitors, crew and officials seriously. These guidelines should be followed in any incident or when there is risk of concussion.
Australian based guidelines, education programs, research and referral tools are available at Concussion in Sport Australia.
Pregnancy & Motorsport Participation Policy
The objective of this Policy is to outline Motorsport Australia’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for pregnant women to participate in motorsport, during the term of their pregnancy. In addition, this policy clarifies the impact on licences and insurance.
Pregnant competitors can request a temporary pause on their competition licence for the term of their pregnancy.
Motorsport Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.