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Llandow Track Day April 2017
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Can someone who knows the form give the newbies a bit of a briefing?
(Or did I miss that post?)
Questions in my mind include:
- what about helmets? I see they rent them for £20 - are they ok?
- any other costume recommendations? - I see: "sensible shoes; Arms and Legs MUST covered"
- is fuel available on site?
- and food?
- what are the likely start and end times for us (same as on website? - 8.30 – Gates open, 9.10 – Signing on, 10–5 – Track activities)
- do people usually get extra insurance (my policy, ridiculously, defines what a track day is, but then says nothing about whether it is covered or not)
- what's the form if you break your car?
- what's the form if you break someone else's car?
- will I get **** from people if I cruise round in my QP in full auto (yeah, I might press 'sport', tho)
- what's it like?
- will it be raining?
(Or did I miss that post?)
Questions in my mind include:
- what about helmets? I see they rent them for £20 - are they ok?
- any other costume recommendations? - I see: "sensible shoes; Arms and Legs MUST covered"
- is fuel available on site?
- and food?
- what are the likely start and end times for us (same as on website? - 8.30 – Gates open, 9.10 – Signing on, 10–5 – Track activities)
- do people usually get extra insurance (my policy, ridiculously, defines what a track day is, but then says nothing about whether it is covered or not)
- what's the form if you break your car?
- what's the form if you break someone else's car?
- will I get **** from people if I cruise round in my QP in full auto (yeah, I might press 'sport', tho)
- what's it like?
- will it be raining?
Andyk
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Hi Mark, I'll post the full regs tomorrow but the main bits are.....
Helmet must be worn...can be open or full....You can hire for £20 on the day. Think they take £70 off you as a retainer.
Must have arms covered at all times when on track
You must bring your driving licence with you on the day
Fill track etiquette will be briefed on the day at the beefing.
Gates open usually at 0830 then we have the brief at 0930 usually then it's straight out on track. You have to have the briefing as if you don't you cannot go on track.
There's an hour lunch break and then track closes at .. I think1630 but you can go when ever you have had enough.
Insurance is up to you....some will take extra. Cover some will not....Its a safe day and I have only had one car have a bad accident in 10 years. You tend to drive to your ability. Everyone is curtious and at the beginning you will be split into groups depending on track experience.
There is an instructor who can go out with you and myself and a few others can also give you tips on the day.
Hope that helps for now.
Helmet must be worn...can be open or full....You can hire for £20 on the day. Think they take £70 off you as a retainer.
Must have arms covered at all times when on track
You must bring your driving licence with you on the day
Fill track etiquette will be briefed on the day at the beefing.
Gates open usually at 0830 then we have the brief at 0930 usually then it's straight out on track. You have to have the briefing as if you don't you cannot go on track.
There's an hour lunch break and then track closes at .. I think1630 but you can go when ever you have had enough.
Insurance is up to you....some will take extra. Cover some will not....Its a safe day and I have only had one car have a bad accident in 10 years. You tend to drive to your ability. Everyone is curtious and at the beginning you will be split into groups depending on track experience.
There is an instructor who can go out with you and myself and a few others can also give you tips on the day.
Hope that helps for now.
Really looking forward to the Llandow day. Here's a link to the track website which details the usual times and basic requirements.
http://www.llandow.com/trackdays/cars/
Travelling to Spa tomorrow - need to pack my big boy pants!
http://www.llandow.com/trackdays/cars/
Travelling to Spa tomorrow - need to pack my big boy pants!
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All with the track day just over a week away here's the legal boring stuff......Most of you have been before but need to make you aware.
The main bits are.....Must wear a crash helmet, must bring your driving licence, must attend the briefing or you will not be allowed on track. Don't worry about the noise bit as its very relaxed......oh and must have you arms covered when on track.
As one of the smaller Circuits in the UK, Llandow offers a unique opportunity for Novice and Intermediate drivers to drive their own car around some technically challenging corners in a controlled environment.
All participants are given a full safety briefing and our Chief Marshal is available for advice and guidance throughout the day.
Max no of Cars on track at any one time – 10
Cars will be filtered onto the circuit from the start area and a chequered flag displayed from the control tower will signify the end of the 20 minute sessions.
Drifting will not be allowed unless advertised as a Drifting day
The itinerary of our car trackday is:
8.30am – Gates open
9.10am – Signing on
9.30am – Circuit Safety Briefing (will be announced over tannoy system)
10.00am – 5.00pm – Track activities
1.00pm – 2.00pm – Lunch break
3.15pm – 3.30pm – Afternoon break
Noise Limitation
In consideration to the local community, we operate a self imposed noise limit of 105db absolute maximum.
Cars are measured as per MSA Regs i.e 0.5m at an angle of 45 Degrees.
Circuit Rules
Before using the circuit all participants MUST:
1. Sign an Indemnity form
2. Be over 19 years old
3. Provide a full driving licence which has been held for more than 2 years
4. Be physically fit
5. Be a competent driver
6. Wear an approved helmet, sensible shoes ( e.g Trainers in good condition ) Arms and Legs MUST covered
No participants taking part shall have consumed or taken alcohol or any drug that will impair your
ability to drive.
Participants must not race or compete against any other user.
The use of any form of timing equipment is not permitted.
Reckless or dangerous driving is expressly forbidden and anyone disobeying this rule may be
asked to leave. No refund will be made in these circumstances.
.All participants on track days at Llandow Circuit MUST attend the Safety Briefing.
This instruction will include:
1. Rules of the day
2. Flag Signals
3. Entering and exiting the circuit
4. Overtaking and being overtaken
5. Driving/riding discipline
6. Circuit layout and potentially hazardous sections
7. Paddock driving/riding
8. Breakdown/incident procedures
9. Session stopping
Flag Signals
The circuit uses the following flags:
Chequered Flag
Indicating the end of the session
Yellow Flag
Indicating extreme caution and no overtaking
Black Flag
Indicating to return to the paddock and report to the Control Tower
Red Flag
Indicating session has been stopped. Slow down, return to paddock or assemble at the Bus Stop runoff.
Overtaking
Overtaking should only take place on the straights or exiting the bends. No overtaking in the bends and no cutting inside whilst approaching the bend.
Vehicle Condition
Participants must ensure that their vehicle is safe and fit for the purpose that it will be used for on the circuit.
Paddock
A speed limit of 5mph applies at all times in the circuit paddock and the pit lane
Noise Limitation
In consideration to the local community, we operate a self imposed noise limit of 105db absolute maximum.
Cars are measured as per MSA Regs i.e 0.5m at an angle of 45 Degrees.
Photography
Any images and footage taken at the event including on board cameras are strictly for personal use only and not for any commercial purposes. If any imagery is of an accident you will make such imagery/footage available to Llandow Circuit free of charge and agree not to post such imagery/footage on social media sites including, but not limited to, YouTube and Facebook.
The main bits are.....Must wear a crash helmet, must bring your driving licence, must attend the briefing or you will not be allowed on track. Don't worry about the noise bit as its very relaxed......oh and must have you arms covered when on track.
As one of the smaller Circuits in the UK, Llandow offers a unique opportunity for Novice and Intermediate drivers to drive their own car around some technically challenging corners in a controlled environment.
All participants are given a full safety briefing and our Chief Marshal is available for advice and guidance throughout the day.
Max no of Cars on track at any one time – 10
Cars will be filtered onto the circuit from the start area and a chequered flag displayed from the control tower will signify the end of the 20 minute sessions.
Drifting will not be allowed unless advertised as a Drifting day
The itinerary of our car trackday is:
8.30am – Gates open
9.10am – Signing on
9.30am – Circuit Safety Briefing (will be announced over tannoy system)
10.00am – 5.00pm – Track activities
1.00pm – 2.00pm – Lunch break
3.15pm – 3.30pm – Afternoon break
Noise Limitation
In consideration to the local community, we operate a self imposed noise limit of 105db absolute maximum.
Cars are measured as per MSA Regs i.e 0.5m at an angle of 45 Degrees.
Circuit Rules
Before using the circuit all participants MUST:
1. Sign an Indemnity form
2. Be over 19 years old
3. Provide a full driving licence which has been held for more than 2 years
4. Be physically fit
5. Be a competent driver
6. Wear an approved helmet, sensible shoes ( e.g Trainers in good condition ) Arms and Legs MUST covered
No participants taking part shall have consumed or taken alcohol or any drug that will impair your
ability to drive.
Participants must not race or compete against any other user.
The use of any form of timing equipment is not permitted.
Reckless or dangerous driving is expressly forbidden and anyone disobeying this rule may be
asked to leave. No refund will be made in these circumstances.
.All participants on track days at Llandow Circuit MUST attend the Safety Briefing.
This instruction will include:
1. Rules of the day
2. Flag Signals
3. Entering and exiting the circuit
4. Overtaking and being overtaken
5. Driving/riding discipline
6. Circuit layout and potentially hazardous sections
7. Paddock driving/riding
8. Breakdown/incident procedures
9. Session stopping
Flag Signals
The circuit uses the following flags:
Chequered Flag
Indicating the end of the session
Yellow Flag
Indicating extreme caution and no overtaking
Black Flag
Indicating to return to the paddock and report to the Control Tower
Red Flag
Indicating session has been stopped. Slow down, return to paddock or assemble at the Bus Stop runoff.
Overtaking
Overtaking should only take place on the straights or exiting the bends. No overtaking in the bends and no cutting inside whilst approaching the bend.
Vehicle Condition
Participants must ensure that their vehicle is safe and fit for the purpose that it will be used for on the circuit.
Paddock
A speed limit of 5mph applies at all times in the circuit paddock and the pit lane
Noise Limitation
In consideration to the local community, we operate a self imposed noise limit of 105db absolute maximum.
Cars are measured as per MSA Regs i.e 0.5m at an angle of 45 Degrees.
Photography
Any images and footage taken at the event including on board cameras are strictly for personal use only and not for any commercial purposes. If any imagery is of an accident you will make such imagery/footage available to Llandow Circuit free of charge and agree not to post such imagery/footage on social media sites including, but not limited to, YouTube and Facebook.
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I have one ill throw in the boot if that helps.