I'm starting from total scratch so thought i would log everything i come across for the benefit of others.
Software required:1. First off, grab yourself a copy of MTA:
http://www.multitheftauto.com/(Some have said that i should use an older version, but until i encounter problems i am going to stick with the latest version. If i do downgrade i will modify this post accordingly. The old version is
here).
When installing MTA make sure you install the client, editor and the server. I just installed everything to be sure.
2. You will also need the MTA convertor to turn your map into a samp friendly format, which is
here. This also needs the .Net framework installed.
Using MTA:(Bear in mind that these notes are correct for the latest version of MTA. If you are using the older version they will be different and you will need to check the documentation that comes with the version you have chosen to use.)
If you choose use the latest version i strongly recommend you use the built in tutorial the very first time you use it to familiarise yourself with the basic controls.
Full instructions on what each button on the gui does is
here.
Configuring MTA:You need to select the gamemode type to be 'race'. Unless you do this you will not be able to create race spawn points or checkpoints.
Any race you make must have 2 spawn points and obviously checkpoints.