The MSA Go Motorsport display stand at next month’s Autosport International Show (13-16 January) will aim to dispel many of the myths that motor sport is only for those with deep pockets.Go Motorsport was established by the Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor sport, to encourage more people of all ages to become  involved in all areas of motor sport whether as a competitor, volunteer or spectator at some of the 5000 annual MSA-sanctioned events.Under the ‘Go Motorsport on a Budget’ banner, Go Motorsport’s display stand at the NEC will put the spotlight on many of the more affordable disciplines available to those wanting to have fun on four wheels.“By its very nature there will always be a cost associated with motor sport, but it’s not necessarily as costly as many believe,” says Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive. “Inevitably people see the huge budgets required by Formula One teams, but that’s like looking at the accounts of a Premier League football club – it really is a very different story at the other ‘grass roots’ end of the spectrum. For example, there are many events such as navigational rallies, sprints and autotests that require little more than your everyday road car and a competitive spirit. It’s these kind of affordable activities that Go Motorsport will be highlighting at the Autosport Show. The stand will focus on ‘maximum thrills for minimum bills’ to demonstrate the wide range of competitive possibilities on offer.”‘Go Motorsport on a Budget’ will feature a variety of vehicles that already compete in these affordable activities and, to provide show visitors with a real insight into the relatively low costs involved, many existing competitors will be on the stand to provide first-hand advice. Exhibits already confirmed include a selection of unmodified road cars that regularly participate in autotests, trials, navigational rallies and sprints as well as ‘Run What Ya Brung’ public test days at Santa Pod Raceway.For those wanting to explore the limits of their everyday performance car, there will be representation from both Porsche Club Great Britain and Lotus on Track, two organisations running popular entry-level championships for production based Porsche and Lotus road cars. Adding further variety and choice will be examples of the 750 Motor Club’s appropriately named Locost formula as well as Formula 1000 representing rallying and the exciting new Suzuki Swift Sport Rallycross Championship that has replaced the novice Stock Hatch category.“We are confident that the combination of low cost competition cars together with experienced competitors will help to encourage people not just to have an interest in motor sport but to give it a go,” adds Hilton. “ ‘Go Motorsport on a Budget’ will illustrate that you can join a motor club and start enjoying the thrills for as little as £30 per event; that’s a tempting proposition for anyone with even the slightest desire to get involved in one of the most exciting and rewarding sports.”