What is the CDA sports licence of the ACA?

It is the yearly permit issued by the Comisión Deportiva Automovilística of the Automóvil Club Argentino to race in the competitions it sanctions. It is valid only for the categories of its grade and expires every 31 December. Before applying you need the national medical licence.

How do I get the CDA medical licence in 2026?

You pay the fee at an ACA office or on cdaaca.org.ar, bringing your own tests or doing them where the CDA indicates. With the invoice, which arrives 72 hours later, you take, among others, the clinical exams, lab tests, ECG, EEG and a psychological test. At the end you get a provisional card valid for 60 days.

How long does the sports licence take?

According to the FAQ on the CDA website, in most cases approval takes 3 to 10 business days, depending on demand and the type of licence. Add the medical licence before that: the fee invoice arrives 72 hours after payment and you need it to take the tests.

How much does the ACA sports licence cost?

It depends on the category and its grade, and the medical licence is paid separately, with two prices depending on whether you bring your own tests. The CDA publishes the amounts in the fee PDF in the Licencias section of cdaaca.org.ar. The table online on 3 October 2026 listed values valid until 30 September 2026, so check the updated amount before paying.

Can I race in Turismo Carretera with a CDA licence?

TC and its categories are sanctioned by the ACTC, whose own commission (the CAF) decides who moves up to TC based on titles and record. In 2026, a driver with a CDA licence who wants to race in ACTC categories must request a Special Authorization, which does not cover F2, Turismo Carretera 2000, TC Junior or categories created since 31/12/2023 outside the FIA scheme.

Do I need a sports licence for a drift class?

No. A class is not a competition: at TROMPO you drive the school BMW E36 at El Picódromo with the instructor beside you, and no sports licence is needed. If you later want to compete in drift, each organizer sets its own requirements, so ask before entering.

Oct 3, 20261 min read

CDA racing licence in Argentina: what it is, how to get it

By Dmitrii McCarthy

CDA racing licence in Argentina: what it is and how to get it

This guide is available in Spanish. In short: the sports licence of the CDA, the motorsport commission of the Automóvil Club Argentino, is the yearly permit to race in the series it sanctions, it is valid only for the categories of its grade and it expires every 31 December. You get it in two steps: first the national medical licence (clinical, eye and neurological exams, lab tests, chest X-ray, ECG, EEG and a psychological test), then, with the provisional medical card, you email the application form and the fee receipt for your category to the CDA or file them at its office in Buenos Aires. Zonal series go through the regional federations, and Turismo Carretera through the ACTC.

You do not need a sports licence for a drift class. The full step-by-step guide with official sources is in the Spanish version of this article.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CDA sports licence of the ACA?: It is the yearly permit issued by the Comisión Deportiva Automovilística of the Automóvil Club Argentino to race in the competitions it sanctions. It is valid only for the categories of its grade and expires every 31 December. Before applying you need the national medical licence.
How do I get the CDA medical licence in 2026?: You pay the fee at an ACA office or on cdaaca.org.ar, bringing your own tests or doing them where the CDA indicates. With the invoice, which arrives 72 hours later, you take, among others, the clinical exams, lab tests, ECG, EEG and a psychological test. At the end you get a provisional card valid for 60 days.
How long does the sports licence take?: According to the FAQ on the CDA website, in most cases approval takes 3 to 10 business days, depending on demand and the type of licence. Add the medical licence before that: the fee invoice arrives 72 hours after payment and you need it to take the tests.
How much does the ACA sports licence cost?: It depends on the category and its grade, and the medical licence is paid separately, with two prices depending on whether you bring your own tests. The CDA publishes the amounts in the fee PDF in the Licencias section of cdaaca.org.ar. The table online on 3 October 2026 listed values valid until 30 September 2026, so check the updated amount before paying.
Can I race in Turismo Carretera with a CDA licence?: TC and its categories are sanctioned by the ACTC, whose own commission (the CAF) decides who moves up to TC based on titles and record. In 2026, a driver with a CDA licence who wants to race in ACTC categories must request a Special Authorization, which does not cover F2, Turismo Carretera 2000, TC Junior or categories created since 31/12/2023 outside the FIA scheme.
Do I need a sports licence for a drift class?: No. A class is not a competition: at TROMPO you drive the school BMW E36 at El Picódromo with the instructor beside you, and no sports licence is needed. If you later want to compete in drift, each organizer sets its own requirements, so ask before entering.

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