Track day interest

[fiveoclockhero]

You should consider airfield days, Motor Sport Events do them, positives are that there is always loads of run off if it all goes wrong, the noise limits are usually higher than a normal track, they are cheaper, if you go on an open day you dont get race cars turning up on trailers, its just a load of blokes turning up with their road cars which makes for a much better atmosphere. Of course you dont get the thrill of taking your car round Brands Hatch, Silverstone etc. etc.

 

[Andyk]

Here are the charges for Llandow just outside Cardiff plus available Thursday/Friday dates.....This a very cheap day with 20 cars....Also operating and regulations for virgin track day goers so you can see what's expected.

If its a Thursday with standard 2 marshalls and 1 paramedic it comes out around £77.50 each for 20 cars. On a Friday £95.

Hire Charges 2010

Exclusive Use

Per Day
Mondays & Fridays £1,500
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays £1,200
Saturdays £2,000
Sundays £3,000
All prices quoted are subject to VAT @ 15%


Hire of the track includes:
• Use of Circuit & Facilities
• Fire extinguishers will be supplied but usage will be charged for
• Services of 2 Marshals


Medical Cover is supplied at the following rates:


• Paramedic £170 each per day
• Ambulance £170 each per day

• Extra Marshals £40 each per day

Available dates in July Aug and Sept -Thurs and friday at the moment
July 8th 9th 29th 30th
Aug 5th 6th 20th 26th 27th
Sept 2nd 3rd 19th 10th 16th 23rd and 24th

Car Track Day Regulations and Operating Procedures

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
3.15 – 3.30 pm Afternoon break

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.
Please note that Drifting will not be allowed unless advertised as a Drifting day

Circuit Rules
Before using the circuit all participants MUST:
1. Sign an Indemnity form
2. Provide a full driving licence
3. Be physically fit
4. Be a competent driver
5. Wear an approved helmet. Arms and legs must be covered at all times
6. Attend the Circuit Briefing

No participants taking part shall have consumed or taken alcohol or any drug that will impair your
ability to ride/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.
Drifting will only be allowed on specific drifting days.

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 run-off.
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.
Participants must ensure that their vehicle is safe and fit for the purpose that it will be used for on
the circuit.
N.B Vehicles will be checked periodically throughout the day for fluid leaks e.g. Oil fuel
etc. Any car found to be leaking any fluid will not be allowed on the track until the problem
is rectified to the Chief Marshals satisfaction.
A speed limit of 5mph applies at all times in the circuit paddock and the pit lane

 

[SimonM]

I'm up for wherever, if I'm free I'm there...

BUT

I'm with Safrane, fantastic idea - never done the Isle of Man - is anybody in???????

 

[Andyk]

I'm up for wherever, if I'm free I'm there...

BUT

I'm with Safrane, fantastic idea - never done the Isle of Man - is anybody in???????

Why not do both...a cheap track day and Isle of Man.......

 

[SimonM]

Why not do both...a cheap track day and Isle of Man.......

done!

 

[Andyk]

After all we are talking about 2 different events....a road trip and track day.

 

[lozcb]

No reason why we cant organise both to be honest , but i like track days , atleast we can see who pees the highest


regards loz

 

[Andyk]

no reason why we cant organise both to be honest , but i like track days , atleast we can see who pees the highest


Regards loz

hehehehehehehe

 

[cowsurgeon]

Would be up for a track day too - same goes for me in terms of never having done one before and having absolutley no racing/rallying experience! Is there the chance of having someone sit in and tell you when you should be braking/accelerating and which line to take into the corners etc?

 

[Andyk]

If it's Llandow then I can get a good great who is handy in a rally car and on track to come along and give tuition to any track virgins...line into corners etc ....plus my photographer mate will come along to take some pics of the day....Some will remember the shots he took at Goodwood a few years back.

 

[Emtee]

Hi Guys,

Thought it would be worth getting a list on the go to get agreement on numbers, locations and dates so that we can then get an idea of costs.

Please just add or amend with your preferences and anyone else that might be interested, please just add yourself onto the list.

Member...............Location(s)......................................Date(s).

Loz......................Happy to go with the flow?................?
AndyK..................Llandow and I of M?.........................?
Emtee..................Llandow or Anglesey and I of M.........Back end of August?
Safrane................Llandow and / or I of M?...................?
LeeH....................?...................................................?
ENZ525................?....................................................?
SimonM...............Llandow and / or I of M?....................?
Cowsurgeon.........?....................................................?


Cheers, Miles.

PS. Sorry this is a bit of a crumby list. Haven't quite found the best way to make/manage lists in the message editor.

 

[cowsurgeon]

Just looked for LLandow on google maps - a cool 6 hours and 350 miles from me - might just put it out of reach. Are there any good tracks not in the **** end of nowhere?!!

 

[Andyk]

Yep could be too far some....If we do fix a date and anyone wnats to come down the day before I will see if I can get a reduced rate at the St Pierre country club hotel which is just outside Chepstow and about 30 mins from the track.....We could then all meet up that evening for a meal....There is a cracking Italian in Chepstow that would more then welcome us.

http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/cwlgs-st-pierre-a-marriott-hotel-and-country-club/

http://www.mammamiachepstow.co.uk/

Loz......................Happy to go with the flow?................?
AndyK..................Llandow .........................?
Emtee..................Llandow or Anglesey and I of M.........Back end of August?
Safrane................Llandow and / or I of M?...................?
LeeH....................?......................... ..........................?
ENZ525................?........................... .........................?
SimonM...............Llandow and / or I of M?....................?
Cowsurgeon.........?.............................. ......................?

 

[lozcb]

Guys you have been busy coming along nicely , great stuff Andy

regards loz

 

[Andyk]

Just to wet you appetite...Here as some pics from the last trip to Llandow...

 

[Klive]

And video here
[video=youtube;Nd54DhVxsJY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd54DhVxsJY[/video]

 

[Klive]

and another from a drivers perspective.
[video=vimeo;3891772]http://vimeo.com/3891772[/video]

 

[Andyk]

Forgot about those Klive...Thanks for posting.

They only tell half a story as it looks like a lovely sunny day....It was in the afternoon the morning was like a monsoon...Great fun.

That AMG Merc was an animal down that back straight, but it was a bit heavy on tyhe old tyres or what was left of them. The chicane by the control tower was fun...once you get your confidence up you can really ride the curb and get a fast exit and a little bit of back out action......

 

[lozcb]

Threads warming nicely and getting me excited with the anticipation, i'll even have the Ap Brake upgrade and my new clutch by then , great vids Keith and pics Andy keep us all updated,
Personally i like the idea of a pre track overnite meet and stay somewhere much more Maserati way of doing things , i was going to say gentlemanly but not sure i fit into that catergory



regards loz

 

[conaero]

Oh go on then. I dont do track days in fear of wrecking the car, but you guys have twisted my arm:

Loz......................Happy to go with the flow?..............?
AndyK..................Llandow ...........................................?
Emtee..................Llandow or Anglesey and I of M......Back end of August?
Safrane................Llandow and / or I of M?.................?
LeeH....................?......................... .............................?
ENZ525................?........................... ...........................?
SimonM...............Llandow and / or I of M?..................?
Cowsurgeon.........?.............................. .......................?
Conaero............closest to me.....................................?