donington track day - timing ??

[summeh]

Is there timing equipment? Do we get timed etc?

Not been to a trackday before so dunno what the deal is.

[FlamingMonkey]

No timing isn't allowed, if you get caught I think you would be in for it

[northy]

u can time from a spectator - put thats all.

[summeh]

shame :(

will just have to race u then northy ;)

[northy]

:lol:

[Fred]

when you all going???? i'll pop along and spectate, plus see if any of you are quicker than the pink car!!!

[northy]

9th of October buddy.....bet yoz is pleased your not driving :wink:

[Justin..]

why arent u aloud to time?

[Fred]

9th of October buddy.....bet yoz is pleased your not driving :wink:

i would comment, but he'll get all upset!!

i mean just because i was lapping faster than him, he throws a strop, and goes to ireland to sulk, the big gay!!!!

[Fred]

why arent u aloud to time?

because a "track day" doesn't allow "racing", if timing equipment is being used, it could be looked upon to be a time trial event, and hence the insurance company covering the event/circuit, would throw a wobbly!!!!

thats my take on things anyway!!!!

[Fred]

plus you'll get novice drivers, pushing beyond their limits and crashing by trying to lap faster and faster

(yeah yeah, que the jokes!!!)

[northy]

who would crash on a track day Fred :oops:

[Mooseman]

because a "track day" doesn't allow "racing", if timing equipment is being used, it could be looked upon to be a time trial event, and hence the insurance company covering the event/circuit, would throw a wobbly!!!!

thats my take on things anyway!!!!

Whats the deal with the insurance? Does this have to be sorted prior to the event? and what is the likely cost? have heard horror stories about the cost of this, and this has led to many friends not even considering it when on the track ....

anyway, how will timing, even if from the stands, be consistant with potentially 40 cars on at once? (how many cars can go on at once???)

ps - i look forward to taking a passenger ride with someone who knows how to throw the williams around!! lol

[northy]

[/quote]

1.Whats the deal with the insurance?
2.Does this have to be sorted prior to the event?
3.and what is the likely cost?

anyway, how will timing, even if from the stands, be consistant with potentially 40 cars on at once? (how many cars can go on at once???)

ps - i look forward to taking a passenger ride with someone who knows how to throw the williams around!! lol[/quote]

1.Its upto u if u have any or not
2.yes
3.£60 on average for a williams

normally depending on size of the course, everyone is allowed out who has paid.

come and find me mate - will take you out.

[Mooseman]

Ok thanks for that. Can anybody supply details of the insurance company who are dealing with the day, as my company would choke if i asked them :wink:

thanks for the invite will do!! :D

can't wait to get some drifting down either ... new tyres pleeasssse :wink:

[northy]

Ive used these before and will do again :D

www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk

[Jan]

ps - i look forward to taking a passenger ride with someone who knows how to throw the williams around!! lol

lol - you cheeky b*stard :twisted:

[Mooseman]

was waiting for that lol well prove me wrong O master driver :wink:

[Fred]

i was refering to the actual insurance of Donnington park

they won't be covered to allow novice drivers on circuit under "race/timing conditions"

[Justin..]

why arent u aloud to time?

because a "track day" doesn't allow "racing", if timing equipment is being used, it could be looked upon to be a time trial event, and hence the insurance company covering the event/circuit, would throw a wobbly!!!!

thats my take on things anyway!!!!

oh i see, ta mate for clearin that up