Urgent read Japfest track sessions rules

[Steve Burns]

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FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TRACK TIME PLEASE READ AND DIGEST

 

 

Track Time Rules

 

Hot Tip!

 

You MUST bring both parts of your driving licence on the day. This is commonly forgotten and will result in you not being able to take your car out on track.

Drivers

 

• All drivers must be 18 or over.

• All drivers must be at least 5’2†tall.

• All drivers must have a full driving license and must be able to display both parts on the day of the event.

• All drivers must attend a briefing before going out on track.

• Helmets are compulsory.

• Drivers must have arms & legs covered at all times whilst driving, no overalls will be available for hire on the day.

• Seatbelts are compulsory.

• Drivers must sign an indemnity and fill in all relevant track paperwork before going out on track.

• No hand held cameras allowed in cars when on circuit.

Passengers

 

• Only front seat passengers are permitted.

• Passengers must be 18 or over.

• All passengers must be at least 5’2†tall.

• Helmets are compulsory.

• Passengers must have arms and legs covered at all times whilst in the car, no overalls will be available for hire on the day.

• Seatbelts are compulsory.

• Passengers must sign an indemnity before going out on track.

Driving standards:

 

• All drivers must attend a briefing before going out on the circuit and these must be followed.

• Treat your first lap as a sighting lap.

• Racing is not permitted.

• Overtake on the straight only. Overtake on the right (usually the inside of the track).

• Drivers must not overtake in Red zones or after the brake signs.

• Check your mirrors regularly.

• Any driver spinning, racing or driving dangerously will be reported and may be refused extra track time.

• Drive slowly in the paddock, there will be a lot of pedestrians – be aware of them.

• When leaving the track at the end of your session you must use the slip road into the pitlane.

• Drivers will be watched at all times, if reported the driver will get a yellow card.

• If a driver gets 2 yellow cards they will be banned along with the car.

 

Vehicle restrictions:

 

• Your car must be in-keeping with Japfest.

• Your vehicle must be in suitable condition for circuit driving and to MOT test standards.

• Cars are permitted to use slick tyres if the weather conditions are suitable. This does not apply to Novice or Intermediate session drivers.

• Tyres must meet the recommended pressure for high speed driving.

• Do NOT overfill petrol tanks.

• 3 wheel cars are not permitted on the circuit.

• All vehicles will be sound checked prior to taking to the circuit.

• All vehicles must comply to the strict noise limit of 100db(A).

• Measured at ½ metre from the exhaust outlet at 4500rpm.

• Merlin Motorsport, located at the Circuit, offer a range of bolt-on “Silencing Accessoriesâ€

• The Castle Combe Marshals reserve the right to refuse any car from being driven on the circuit for whatever reason – their decision is final.

 

Flag and traffic light signals:

 

Should a session be stopped for any reason, red lights will be switched on around the circuit and/or red flag at the side of the track.

Red flag/lights – Prepare to stop, check mirrors, slow down to approximately 20mph and return to pits/start line and follow the officials instructions.

Yellow flag/lights – Indicates danger, slow down considerably, be prepared to take evasive action including stopping if necessary. No overtaking.

Chequered flag – Indicates that you must come off the track at the end of the lap, continue around the circuit and use the pit slip road to exit the track.

Black flag – We have seen something dangerous on your car, slow down and return to the pit lane.

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Edited April 18, 2014 by Steve Burns