Greekman, such a pity that you didn't have the chance to go on the track, especially after driving almost 3 hours to get there.
On a similar slant to Stew though. I'm sure things aren't too different there. I'm one of the organiser's of our track days here, and if people don't do their paperwork properly and show up with their licence and/or race licence, and the required gear, car up to warrant of fitness, no racey. It's actually for everyone's protection, and there would probably be insurance requirements and your race authority requirements, just to give you an understanding from the other perspective. (I'm sure someone there would be able to clarify anyway).
Better luck next time, and at least your Zed is ok, you had us worried with all those emoticons.