Club MSV, the trackday organising arm of major UK circuit owner MotorSport Vision, has launched How Fast, a new event for drivers to explore the full performance of their cars and compare their driving skills with others - it's the ideal stepping stone for anyone looking to dip their toe into competitive motor sport.

Almost any road going car is eligible and the safe purpose-built environment of Bedford Autodrome  combined with a limited number of cars on circuit for the competitive runs provides the ideal conditions for rookies.

How Fast events will run to similar regulations as trackday, so there is no need to invest in a racing wardrobe and whilst competitors are encouraged to take safety precautions, all that is required is a crash helmet which can be hired on the day for £10 if drivers don't have their own.

Events start with a practice session, and advice from qualified race instructors is available for those who need to hone their skills. Competitors will then drive the 1.8 mile Bedford Autodrome West circuit as fast as possible and set a time for the How Fast league table, which will be published on the How Fast website www.howfast.co.uk. All timed sessions will run with a maximum of three cars on circuit at any one time.

As the leader board develops, it will be split into several classes, opening up the competition to a wide range of cars and drivers, rather than just those with the highest performance vehicles. To give the drivers on the first few events something to aim for, the test times achieved on the circuit by evo magazine have been published on the How Fast website with their kind permission

Club MSV, competitors also have the opportunity of progressing to the Trackday Trophy and a variety of series run by MSVR if they find they have a taste for the action!

Alex Baker of Club MSV said: "We're really excited about this new event. Timing is obviously prohibited on trackdays but How Fast gives everyone a little taste of what motor sport is all about - competition!

Further information can be found by visiting www.howfast.co.uk or calling Club MSV on 0843 453 3000.