How to get into racing??

[Jack91]

O, a while back, probably a few months, (I live in Launceston) I went to symonns plains to watch some racing. I think it was the Australian GT Champinship, but there were other events there too. There was one event called "Olden Holden's". From memory, the looked like hq's or hz's, and sounded pretty stock. There was apparently a 16 year old in one of the cars. If this guy can get into it, then what do you actually have to do to be allowed to race? I thought you'd need at least an open license, but apparently not. Does any one else on here compete in this championship and can shed some light on the build specs of the cars and what the limits are, and also what it costs? Also, does anyone know if tracks like symonns are open to the public on weekends or public holidays, and if it is a requirements of a full racing suit and a roll cage to be allowed on the track? Flame away if this makes me sound stupid, but it's something I've always wanted to get into, and now I have the opportunity to get the money. Any help or info would be much appreciated. Thanks.