I'm organising the "Autobahnstormers" participation in a track day at RAF Marham
The proceeds raised from the event will go to RAF Marham Charities and Appeals, the main beneficiary of which during 2006 is the RAF Benevolent Fund, more details of which can be found at:
www.raf-benfund.org.uk/
There are a few spaces still available so if anyone on here is interested please contact me by PM or post questions in this thread here
The cost is £60 for the Sunday only, this equates to £10 per 30-minute session. The charge is per participating vehicle; there is no charge for second drivers of the same car, or for assistants attending the event to help participants (although any donations from them are welcome!).
Location
RAF Marham is approximately 7 miles South East of King’s Lynn in Norfolk. For those using Satellite Navigation the postcode is PE33 9NP; the enclosed maps also indicate the route to and on the Station to get to the event.
Maps to follow
Identifation/Entrance
You must bring means of identification with you, for yourself and any passengers (such as your driving licence or passport). Access to the Station will be delayed considerably and may be refused without personal identification. After you have turned into the main gate, please pull into the lay-by on the right (before you reach the vehicle checkpoint barriers) and walk to the Guard Room to book on to the Station. RAF Marham personnel will check your personal identification and vehicle details; you will receive a vehicle pass to display in your car and personal passes which must be carried on you. They will also provide you with any further necessary information and directions; the route to the event will also be signposted within the Station. Please be prepared to have your car searched on entry to the Station - this is a common procedure throughout all active military stations.
Map to follow
General information
The Driving Day is a non-competitive event, similar to the track days held at a motor racing circuit or other suitable venue. The event is defined as motor/leisure and is for drivers of all road and race cars. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, relax and attend the driver’s briefing, where you will be signed on and issued with any stickers or wristbands pertinent to the day. It is mandatory to attend the drivers briefing - if you miss it for any reason, whilst every effort will be made to get you out on the circuit as soon as possible, you will have to wait until one of the organising staff can brief you before being allowed to participate.
Drivers/Riders/Passengers
Car drivers must wear a helmet and clothing that covers the arms and legs, at all times when on the track; race suits, flameproof clothing and race boots are acceptable; for first-time participants, unless you are using race-specific clothing, some basic advice is to avoid synthetic fabrics, wear thin-soled shoes and consider using a thin pair of gloves.
If participants wish to share a vehicle, second drivers/riders are not charged for separately; however, second drivers/riders must be nominated before the event and it is compulsory for them to attend the driver’s briefing.
Drivers/riders must be in possession of a current, full UK driving licence and present it at signing on.
Passengers are permitted in cars, but must be 16 years old or over, and will be required to sign on. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that their passenger is signed on and adheres to the same rules as the driver for clothing and helmets. The main participant is responsible for the behaviour of the people within their party.
Bring clothes to keep warm - when outside the car, the airfield is an open place and seldom warm if there is a wind.
Food and drinks (hot and cold) will be available for purchase at the event.
Cars/Bikes
Unless fitted with a plumbed-in system, a hand-held fire extinguisher must be carried securely in the car.
The driver/rider is responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the vehicle.
Hand-held cameras (still or video) are not permitted in cars or bikes on the circuit. Any cameras must be securely and properly mounted inside the car or on the bike.
Nearby garages are located within 10-15 minutes drive to the north, west and east of RAF Marham. Vehicles with small tanks and/or naturally high consumption levels may need to fill up during the day; access to and/from RAF Marham during the event between sessions will be possible.
Basic car or bike preparation before the event is not only sensible but also prudent for the safety of yourself and others:
Check tyres for correct pressure and adequate tread depth.
Make sure that brake pads have plenty of friction material left on them and that your brake fluid is fresh. New pads need bedding in to avoid them simply glazing over.
Check all oil, coolant levels and other fluid levels, and bring spare fluids to top up during the day.
Check for wear and tear on steering and suspension bushes, bearings and other key driveline components.
Ensure that any cooling fans fitted work effectively
Event Control/Assembly Area
The assembly area (i.e. pits/paddock) does not have garages, but has plentiful hardstanding for parking vehicles and any support equipment. The speed limit in the area is 10mph at all times. Any breach of this will result in exclusion from the event.
The assembly area is located inside the track and access to it is across the track; consequently, access will be strictly controlled at all times and only allowed between sessions.
Event Control will be located next to the assembly area, as will the food, drink and toilet facilities.
Sessions/Timings
The event will be run with controlled access sessions - there will not be an open pit lane. Each session will be of 20 minutes duration. Drivers will be divided into groups according to vehicle type and/or car performance. Bikes and cars will not run at the same time. The first session of each group will include a familiarisation convoy run. The planned timings below are based on full capacity attendance on both days; they may change and enable more sessions for participants if there are fewer vehicles participating.
Time plan
Sunday 3 September 2006
Signing on from 0730
Drivers Briefing - 0830
0900, 1000, 1100 - Open track sessions
0930, 1030, 1130 - Open track sessions
1200 - 1300 Lunch Break
Drivers Briefing – 1245 - all drivers.
1300, 1400, 1500 - Open track sessions
1330, 1430, 1530 - Open track sessions
1600 Track closed.
Depending on participating numbers and circumstances, consideration will be given aggregate groups in the afternoon to form a single group running on an “open pit lane”basis.
Environmental
There are no specific noise restrictions; however, if the organisers deem a vehicle to be unacceptable or specific complaints are made, then the vehicle will be excluded until appropriate noise reduction is made.
Equipment to deal with fuel and oil spillages will be available in the assembly area any such spillages must be dealt with promptly and reported to the assembly area marshal. Marshals will deal with spillages on track, but drivers are to ensure that any such spillages are reported on return to the assembly area.
Driving
For the initial session of each group, the group will carry out a sighting lap behind a lead car. During the sighting lap, overtaking is prohibited. The purpose of the sighting lap is to show drivers/riders the layout of the track by driving/riding behind the lead car; note it is not there to show you speeds, braking points or lines through corners, but simply the layout of the track.
Remember that you will be driving/riding on an airfield, which differs from a normal circuit:
Various parts of the track will be coned to ensure that the correct route is followed.
There is no Armco (but run-off areas are generous and are grassed)
Be aware that the track is on wide tarmac runways and taxiways, and is relatively featureless, so take care in judging your speed and braking points and distances until acclimatised.
The track has mixed surfaces - some areas are high friction tarmac, some are concrete and there are various areas with runway markings - the tyre wear and, importantly, the grip level on each is different!
Avoid driving over airfield lights that mark the runway and taxiways - they are hard, do not deflect and are expensive to replace; moreover, they will throw your vehicle off line.
Track days must be non-competitive for insurance reason, therefore, the use of lap timing equipment is prohibited; such use will result in exclusion.
You will be required to sign an indemnity when you sign on at the event.
Driving after the Event
Please remember one thing above all else when the event has finished and you depart from the Assembly area after a hopefully very enjoyable day - switch off track day mode - you are about to get back onto public roads where the Highway Code and Traffic Regulations apply, that are policed, and two-way traffic operates!
The proceeds raised from the event will go to RAF Marham Charities and Appeals, the main beneficiary of which during 2006 is the RAF Benevolent Fund, more details of which can be found at:
www.raf-benfund.org.uk/
There are a few spaces still available so if anyone on here is interested please contact me by PM or post questions in this thread here
The cost is £60 for the Sunday only, this equates to £10 per 30-minute session. The charge is per participating vehicle; there is no charge for second drivers of the same car, or for assistants attending the event to help participants (although any donations from them are welcome!).
Location
RAF Marham is approximately 7 miles South East of King’s Lynn in Norfolk. For those using Satellite Navigation the postcode is PE33 9NP; the enclosed maps also indicate the route to and on the Station to get to the event.
Maps to follow
Identifation/Entrance
You must bring means of identification with you, for yourself and any passengers (such as your driving licence or passport). Access to the Station will be delayed considerably and may be refused without personal identification. After you have turned into the main gate, please pull into the lay-by on the right (before you reach the vehicle checkpoint barriers) and walk to the Guard Room to book on to the Station. RAF Marham personnel will check your personal identification and vehicle details; you will receive a vehicle pass to display in your car and personal passes which must be carried on you. They will also provide you with any further necessary information and directions; the route to the event will also be signposted within the Station. Please be prepared to have your car searched on entry to the Station - this is a common procedure throughout all active military stations.
Map to follow
General information
The Driving Day is a non-competitive event, similar to the track days held at a motor racing circuit or other suitable venue. The event is defined as motor/leisure and is for drivers of all road and race cars. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, relax and attend the driver’s briefing, where you will be signed on and issued with any stickers or wristbands pertinent to the day. It is mandatory to attend the drivers briefing - if you miss it for any reason, whilst every effort will be made to get you out on the circuit as soon as possible, you will have to wait until one of the organising staff can brief you before being allowed to participate.
Drivers/Riders/Passengers
Car drivers must wear a helmet and clothing that covers the arms and legs, at all times when on the track; race suits, flameproof clothing and race boots are acceptable; for first-time participants, unless you are using race-specific clothing, some basic advice is to avoid synthetic fabrics, wear thin-soled shoes and consider using a thin pair of gloves.
If participants wish to share a vehicle, second drivers/riders are not charged for separately; however, second drivers/riders must be nominated before the event and it is compulsory for them to attend the driver’s briefing.
Drivers/riders must be in possession of a current, full UK driving licence and present it at signing on.
Passengers are permitted in cars, but must be 16 years old or over, and will be required to sign on. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that their passenger is signed on and adheres to the same rules as the driver for clothing and helmets. The main participant is responsible for the behaviour of the people within their party.
Bring clothes to keep warm - when outside the car, the airfield is an open place and seldom warm if there is a wind.
Food and drinks (hot and cold) will be available for purchase at the event.
Cars/Bikes
Unless fitted with a plumbed-in system, a hand-held fire extinguisher must be carried securely in the car.
The driver/rider is responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the vehicle.
Hand-held cameras (still or video) are not permitted in cars or bikes on the circuit. Any cameras must be securely and properly mounted inside the car or on the bike.
Nearby garages are located within 10-15 minutes drive to the north, west and east of RAF Marham. Vehicles with small tanks and/or naturally high consumption levels may need to fill up during the day; access to and/from RAF Marham during the event between sessions will be possible.
Basic car or bike preparation before the event is not only sensible but also prudent for the safety of yourself and others:
Check tyres for correct pressure and adequate tread depth.
Make sure that brake pads have plenty of friction material left on them and that your brake fluid is fresh. New pads need bedding in to avoid them simply glazing over.
Check all oil, coolant levels and other fluid levels, and bring spare fluids to top up during the day.
Check for wear and tear on steering and suspension bushes, bearings and other key driveline components.
Ensure that any cooling fans fitted work effectively
Event Control/Assembly Area
The assembly area (i.e. pits/paddock) does not have garages, but has plentiful hardstanding for parking vehicles and any support equipment. The speed limit in the area is 10mph at all times. Any breach of this will result in exclusion from the event.
The assembly area is located inside the track and access to it is across the track; consequently, access will be strictly controlled at all times and only allowed between sessions.
Event Control will be located next to the assembly area, as will the food, drink and toilet facilities.
Sessions/Timings
The event will be run with controlled access sessions - there will not be an open pit lane. Each session will be of 20 minutes duration. Drivers will be divided into groups according to vehicle type and/or car performance. Bikes and cars will not run at the same time. The first session of each group will include a familiarisation convoy run. The planned timings below are based on full capacity attendance on both days; they may change and enable more sessions for participants if there are fewer vehicles participating.
Time plan
Sunday 3 September 2006
Signing on from 0730
Drivers Briefing - 0830
0900, 1000, 1100 - Open track sessions
0930, 1030, 1130 - Open track sessions
1200 - 1300 Lunch Break
Drivers Briefing – 1245 - all drivers.
1300, 1400, 1500 - Open track sessions
1330, 1430, 1530 - Open track sessions
1600 Track closed.
Depending on participating numbers and circumstances, consideration will be given aggregate groups in the afternoon to form a single group running on an “open pit lane”basis.
Environmental
There are no specific noise restrictions; however, if the organisers deem a vehicle to be unacceptable or specific complaints are made, then the vehicle will be excluded until appropriate noise reduction is made.
Equipment to deal with fuel and oil spillages will be available in the assembly area any such spillages must be dealt with promptly and reported to the assembly area marshal. Marshals will deal with spillages on track, but drivers are to ensure that any such spillages are reported on return to the assembly area.
Driving
For the initial session of each group, the group will carry out a sighting lap behind a lead car. During the sighting lap, overtaking is prohibited. The purpose of the sighting lap is to show drivers/riders the layout of the track by driving/riding behind the lead car; note it is not there to show you speeds, braking points or lines through corners, but simply the layout of the track.
Remember that you will be driving/riding on an airfield, which differs from a normal circuit:
Various parts of the track will be coned to ensure that the correct route is followed.
There is no Armco (but run-off areas are generous and are grassed)
Be aware that the track is on wide tarmac runways and taxiways, and is relatively featureless, so take care in judging your speed and braking points and distances until acclimatised.
The track has mixed surfaces - some areas are high friction tarmac, some are concrete and there are various areas with runway markings - the tyre wear and, importantly, the grip level on each is different!
Avoid driving over airfield lights that mark the runway and taxiways - they are hard, do not deflect and are expensive to replace; moreover, they will throw your vehicle off line.
Track days must be non-competitive for insurance reason, therefore, the use of lap timing equipment is prohibited; such use will result in exclusion.
You will be required to sign an indemnity when you sign on at the event.
Driving after the Event
Please remember one thing above all else when the event has finished and you depart from the Assembly area after a hopefully very enjoyable day - switch off track day mode - you are about to get back onto public roads where the Highway Code and Traffic Regulations apply, that are policed, and two-way traffic operates!
