RR Gathering 2010 Track Attack
Obviously this isn't a competative event and just for fun but we still need to have some safety requirements.
Cars must have valid MOT *
Drivers must have Valid D/L Licence *
*(These will be check prior to the event as part of the sign on process, including the Haynes disclaimer)
Helmets will be worn when on circuit – fastened correctly
Arms need to be covered down to the wrists.
Seatbelts (where fitted) must also be used.
Windows will only be permitted to be down a max of 2 inches if it's blisteringly hot otherwise kept closed.
No Passengers on track - Drivers only
There should be no loose items in the car so don't turn up with all your camping gear shoved on the back seats (yourtime points score would be rubbish anyway ;D
Slick tyres are NOT Permitted
No Passengers on track - Drivers only
No refueling in the track area
Max 10 cars inside circuit per session (in each session each car will run 3 times in starting order) – the area will be segregated and coned and will be as far as practically possible from the parts of the circuit in use.
A visual check for any fluid leaks (Water or Oil) as well as for loose items inside the car will be carried out by the “Safety Controller” in the pre-staging area – any issues would need to be resolved before going on circuit – this may potentially result in the car being asked to leave the pre-staging area.
Any cones around the circuit do not indicate braking or turn in points and may also be used to keep cars away from any damaged/hazardous surface (we have that hairpin in mind when we wrote that)
We've established a control team who are going to manage the activity hopefully we have learnt just a few things from last year and this year is going to be even better.
All “Controllers” will have quick access to a fire extinguisher, The recovery vehicle will also have one and one will be located at the furthest point from the control area.
Circuit orientation will follow once I've cleaned up the jpeg but in summary it's planned to run anticlockwise (ie opposite dirrection to last time)
Only one car will be on the circuit at any time - however with the circuit layout planned it would be expected that once a car had started and was on circuit (completed the first lap) the next competitor would be waiting at the start position (not part of the circuit after the previous car has left the start).
As last year part of the track is used twice (with a small twist) – failure to follow circuit direction correctly will result in void run.
On the first circuit a coned chicane will be part of the circuit Contact with these cones will incur penalty points. (plus they leave a nasty scuff mark on your paintwork)
On the second circuit the Follies Curve will be used.
The course terminates in a “boxed area” stop - Cars finish stationary with all four wheels inside the box – wheels outside the box will require the car to be reversed or driven forwards until all wheels are inside the box when the run will be considered complete.
Perhaps the above needs further explaination so here it is
As a result of a review of the last years event we’ve listened to the points raised and reversed the track direction – this left us with a small safety issue - The run down to the finish is heading towards the pre-staged cars – last time we were allowed to pre-stage the cars inside the fencing as the finish was the slowest part of the track (except when the actions of phoenixescort and his almost “sena like” approach was involved) – in order to ensure speeds at the finish point are “safe” for everyone inside the circuit braking will need to be carried out early in order to stop inside the box – with a safe margin for error before the pre-staged car area.
Obviously as we are “unable to time the event” a cunning points system will be used to produce class results - still working on that
Edited to add
Cost is £15 for three runs (effectively 2 laps of the circuit per run) within a 10 car group (so a nice amount of time to bring the adrenalin and car coolant temperature down between runs)
Obviously this isn't a competative event and just for fun but we still need to have some safety requirements.
Cars must have valid MOT *
Drivers must have Valid D/L Licence *
*(These will be check prior to the event as part of the sign on process, including the Haynes disclaimer)
Helmets will be worn when on circuit – fastened correctly
Arms need to be covered down to the wrists.
Seatbelts (where fitted) must also be used.
Windows will only be permitted to be down a max of 2 inches if it's blisteringly hot otherwise kept closed.
No Passengers on track - Drivers only
There should be no loose items in the car so don't turn up with all your camping gear shoved on the back seats (your
Slick tyres are NOT Permitted
No Passengers on track - Drivers only
No refueling in the track area
Max 10 cars inside circuit per session (in each session each car will run 3 times in starting order) – the area will be segregated and coned and will be as far as practically possible from the parts of the circuit in use.
A visual check for any fluid leaks (Water or Oil) as well as for loose items inside the car will be carried out by the “Safety Controller” in the pre-staging area – any issues would need to be resolved before going on circuit – this may potentially result in the car being asked to leave the pre-staging area.
Any cones around the circuit do not indicate braking or turn in points and may also be used to keep cars away from any damaged/hazardous surface (we have that hairpin in mind when we wrote that)
We've established a control team who are going to manage the activity hopefully we have learnt just a few things from last year and this year is going to be even better.
All “Controllers” will have quick access to a fire extinguisher, The recovery vehicle will also have one and one will be located at the furthest point from the control area.
Circuit orientation will follow once I've cleaned up the jpeg but in summary it's planned to run anticlockwise (ie opposite dirrection to last time)
Only one car will be on the circuit at any time - however with the circuit layout planned it would be expected that once a car had started and was on circuit (completed the first lap) the next competitor would be waiting at the start position (not part of the circuit after the previous car has left the start).
As last year part of the track is used twice (with a small twist) – failure to follow circuit direction correctly will result in void run.
On the first circuit a coned chicane will be part of the circuit Contact with these cones will incur penalty points. (plus they leave a nasty scuff mark on your paintwork)
On the second circuit the Follies Curve will be used.
The course terminates in a “boxed area” stop - Cars finish stationary with all four wheels inside the box – wheels outside the box will require the car to be reversed or driven forwards until all wheels are inside the box when the run will be considered complete.
Perhaps the above needs further explaination so here it is
As a result of a review of the last years event we’ve listened to the points raised and reversed the track direction – this left us with a small safety issue - The run down to the finish is heading towards the pre-staged cars – last time we were allowed to pre-stage the cars inside the fencing as the finish was the slowest part of the track (except when the actions of phoenixescort and his almost “sena like” approach was involved) – in order to ensure speeds at the finish point are “safe” for everyone inside the circuit braking will need to be carried out early in order to stop inside the box – with a safe margin for error before the pre-staged car area.
Obviously as we are “unable to time the event” a cunning points system will be used to produce class results - still working on that
Edited to add
Cost is £15 for three runs (effectively 2 laps of the circuit per run) within a 10 car group (so a nice amount of time to bring the adrenalin and car coolant temperature down between runs)
though I can still see me entering that damn hairpin too fast! Must try not to get so close to crashing this year......
If you ask me "if it ain't trying to spin, you're not trying hard enough" ;D (yes I know my fastest run was when I calmed down, but it so much less fun that way)
