Charity Passenger rides at Snetterton

[KevF]

Guys,

I have now gained the ok to mention an event I am organising at Snetterton on Saturday 26th November.

The idea is to revive the concept that was seen at Snetterton for over 18 years. It was known as The British Heart Foundation Day and finished in 2002.

On wanting to raise funds for a charity close to my heart (rmhc.org.uk) I wanted to do a motoring themed day so hit on the idea of reviving the concept at Snetterton.


The day has been booked, we have a myriad of race cars booked for the day to offer passenger rides around the 200 circuit.

We will also have the 100 circuit where we are hoping to have classics offering similar rides to the Race cars.

I have been joined by a few local businesspeople to organise this event including a couple of the organisers of the original BHF events.

So, get the dates in your diaries and hope to see you down there....

In the meantime, if you have any connections who would be willing to volunteer their time, race cars, Supercars or classics then please get in touch.

Race Cars will run all day from 9am until 4pm (with a hour lunch stop) but will stop 4 times for a 20 minute recess when the Supercars will go out and offer three laps per passenger.

Car clubs are being offered the chance to have display area (on condition they raise their own charity donation).

Car dealership's are also looking to have trade stands there. For a fixed fee, they will be able to have this area plus the chance of taking two of their demo cars around the 100 with prospective customers making donations too.

Hoping to have a good local turn out and I am told the racers will go onto the track in all weathers giving what must be an awesome experience for any petrolhead....

Cheers to Garlick for allow me to post details........

We have the event on Facebook and would be grateful for as many 'attendees' or invites as possible to help spread the word.....

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=25500489452...

Thanks loads...

Kev

Edited by KevF on Monday 5th September 22:10

[KevF]

Guys,

Thanks for the positive responses so far and the offer of cars. If I can ask that you email me direct along with a picture of your car and whether you possess a current valid race licence.



[offical voice]I have to reiterate that this is not a race event and you will NOT be driving your car at full on race mode. However, it would be at aroud 8/10 ths to enable the public to get a good sense of what a race car can do.[/official voice].

The race cars are being handled by Shawn Taylor Racing so once I have an email from those up for volunteering then I will pass on the relevant stuff to STR and they will conntcat you nearer the date.

If anyone has any contacts who also might be interested then please let me know.

My email addy is kevin [at] kfoleyltd.co.uk


The BHF days were finished due to many reasons but circuit costs, insurance and also the enormous amount of time to organise for so few people are the main ones. However with a bigger steering group, more information and experience from Insurance companies with regard trackdays etc now is a great time to offer this event again and have another charity enjoy the success as well.

Again, many thansk to those who have already expressed an interest...

[KevF]

Cledus Snow said:

What sort of pace are the classics going to be going at?

and Email sent.

Hi Jack,

The Classics that are going around the 100 circuit will be expected to take a more leisurely pace than those on the race track.....

Any Classic owners who wish to allow their vehicles to 'breathe' a bit clearer, and hold a race licence can use the 200 circuit. We will also group cars together to allow slower cars to go out with similar cars....

Kev

[KevF]

chormy said:

Kev,

Is there a reason for a race licience on the 200 cct, I would not expect dealer cars but faster classics who are used to the cct would rather get out of third gear.

Mainly down to Insurance purposes I am afraid....We have a policy in place but are still working with the Insurers to see what we can do.

However, if the car is primarily a Race Car i.e. cage etc and not road registered then the driver will need the necessary race licence.

On the 100 circuit, due to the slower speeds then the owners will need to have full MOT, Tax and insurance cover in place.

Again, as I said, we are still in talks with the Insurers to see what we can do to change this but at the moment this is what we have to do to operate within the guidelines given.


Kev

[KevF]

daxtojeiro said:

Hi Kev,
do we need to bring those certificates with us to go on the 100 track?
thanks
Phil

Phil,

We will hopefully be able to get copies of all the relevant documentations together prior to the event.

I am aiming to have one folder with all competing cars along with the relevant documentation done before the event. This will help the Insurers and ultimately us, the organisers, on the day...

We will be having a scruitineer section for the race cars but might, in hindsight, be best for the 'non' race cars to have the MOT's/ Insurance onsite on the day for us to check..

All will be confirmed with drivers, owners prior to the event....

[KevF]

daxtojeiro said:

Hi Kev,
do we need to bring those certificates with us to go on the 100 track?
Also how many trips around are we expected to put in, I mean if we do it are we expected to be there all day driving or just for a while?
Is there a petrol station close by, as mines not exactly frugal!
thanks
Phil

Edited by daxtojeiro on Sunday 4th September 19:38

Phil ya little Pixie you added more after I answered your original email....LOL

As you are volunteering, it is up to you how much time you wish to designate for passenger laps. You can do the morning stint, afternoon stint or all day with a few breaks if you wish.
As long as we don't get people turn up do three laps around the track and bugger off home leaving a long queue of crying orphans who were waiting for their dream trip in your classic...

With regard to fuel, there is a petrol pump onsite but last time I looked the charge was £1.65 per litre.
There are a couple of petrol stations near to Snetterton that will work out cheaper though. There are two BP(?) stations either side of the dual carriageway London side of the circuit, a couple in Thetford itself, or a Shell at Attleborough on the way into Norwich.

Hope this helps..

Kev

[KevF]

UnluckyTimmeh said:

Kev,

If I (and i'm sure Greig) could persuade the powers that be to bring along a BMW/Harley stand, would there be a way of some bikes doing display rides? i don't know what the rules are on clothing on bikes as on T/Days its leathers. But i'm talking about lesurely cruise, waving, revving etc...

I'll also ask about bringing the race elise along as long as it's still in one piece. I don't have a race licence but the two drivers obviously do

Good on you for organising this...

Cheers,

Tim.

Tim, I would imagine trackday rules would apply....not sure about mixing bikes and cars and, given my liking for all things two wheeled, I have thought about a similar event but for bikes...;)

However, a trade stand would be great.....we are charging £500 per dealership/ marque. This gives them trade stand allocation plus the opportunity to have 2 demo cars on the 100 track to offer 'passenger' rides to prospective customers, alternating with the classics.

The Elise would be great and probably the only Lotus there..;)

Drop me an email if its a go-er and we'll get it on the track list...

[KevF]

UH-Matt said:

You have mail

Superb offer Matt...really appreciate it. Have emailed you back...

[KevF]

BertBert said:

Not quite sure what'll be happening in November, but I may be able to bring a Radical along. It gives quite a good impression of speed!

Bert

Bert,

Well it seems to be getting closer extremely quickly...LOL

A Radical would be excellent and perfect ying to the X-Bow yang that has also been offered....

Not sure if I should start a list in this thread for potential cars attending so will wait for a bit before doing so...

Again thanks for those that have offered or are thinking of volunteering their services. for those who can't attend, no problems I am sure you'll be there in spirit...LOL

Kev

[KevF]

Carl,

Insurance was the biggest problem with the old events. However, since then, there has been an massive increase in Track days so insurance companies are getting the idea of who uses them and what they drive like as well as potential level of claims.

We are working with two large companies to ensure that owners of the cars will be able to offer their services without fear of claim. However, we need to be sure that this doesnt come across as a green light for being as heavy footed and brain out as possible.

My aim is, as long as the road legal cars have full MOT, insurance and road tax then our policy will cover them and any passengers.

I am being told it can be done, just we need to ensure all the 'T's' are crossed and the 'i's' are dotted...;)

I will update as soon as I get clarification....


Thanks

Kev

[KevF]

Carnage said:

Hello

WOuld a 1960's Ginetta G4R be of interest? Quite happy to come and take people out in that or my Caterham. Both are full race cars. I hold a Nat A race licence. Might be able to source a Crossle 9S too. Feel free to drop me a PM.

Cheers, Paul

All would offer great experiences around the circuit.....I will leave the choice to you but if you can put your name on the volunteer list that would be great....

Thanks Paul..

[KevF]

CDP said:

Thanks for that. My car isn't road legal so I guess your insurers will require you have some sort of scruitineering scheme before letting the public ride in it?

Yeap, all race cars will go through scrutineering prior to the event start and all race licence owners will be briefed and wristbanded prior to being able to go onto circuit. Fast road cars will go through visual inspection and drivers briefed also).

We have a guy called Mike Chadwick running the pitlane. He is a veteran of the old British Heart Foundation days so knows how these things run and when and where to place cars, drivers and the public.

As we are running an event with the public and we want to make it an annual event, safety is paramount but so is enjoyment for all. Its a balance but I feel we have the right people involved to allow both to happen.

Kev

[KevF]

BertBert said:

Are you building up a list of people to communicate details to?
Bert
PS I have a Nat A race licence, forgot to mention this.

Bert,

If you pm me your details, I will pass onto Shawn Taylor. He is co-ordinating the race cars and drivers for this event.

Cheers

Kev

[KevF]

Guys,
A bit more information for you..

Our insurers will need drivers name, vehicle type, driver experience.

The day will start from 7.30am where race drivers will be briefed and the race cars will go through scrutineering. Drivers will get a wristband when they have been briefed and the cars put into relevant groups.

Fast road car owners/drivers will arrive from 8am. They will need to be briefed too and given a wristband. Road cars will undergo a visual check for safety.

The day will run until 4pm with an hour for lunch (MSV have specified this as marshals will need a break).


For more information, here is a link to the site www.charityraceexperience.co.uk


And for the charity http://www.rmhc.org.uk/events/the_snetterton_race_...

Thanks again for all the support. Anyone at the PHEA run on Sunday, I'll be there if you have any more questions. (will be in white C63 AMG)

Kev

[KevF]

foxy52 said:

hi k,..looking fwd to a dry day !!!.... ill be there in my morris cooper s mk 2,.. smo 666 g... static display or track runs if possible.. .rgds dennis;)

Hi Dennis,

Yep dry but cold is what we have ordered for the day....good driving day...;)

[KevF]

Woody,

Looks like that will be the case. Usual trackday rules apply if going on the circuit. We will have helmets available to loan throughout the day if you haven't got one.

Although they haven't asked for it yet...I will imagine closer to the event the insurance company will also want helmets worn.....

We have quite a few 'slow' classics that probably won't get higher speeds than 50mph but as we have to run the 100 track with marshals etc, we have to abide by the regs. Sorry.

[KevF]

Adam,

May be our only chance to get a Ford truck on a trackday....LOL

Good on you bud I appreciate it....will that be beofre the built modded motor goes into it..;)


Anywho........a part from a hillbilly in his pickup truck, this has also now registered as attending.

This gorgeous Shelby will be offering passenger rides around Snetterton.




If you can all help by looking at our website page and clicking like and sharing it with all your buddies that would be brilliant.

www.charityraceexperience.co.uk


Cheers

KevF

[KevF]

swifthobo said:

christ!! there are some seriously nice piece's of metal in attendance! is that an original? plus if so was it the one competing in the goodwood revival?

Don't know much about it yet mate.....will find out....

[KevF]

Cerberowner said:

Is there a noise limit? Last time I went to Snett I wasn't allowed on track as the Cerb was too loud (

Yup unfortunately its 105 db.......

[KevF]

Right...Snetterton is booked for 18th November 2012............its a Sunday this time...hurrah..

Put it in your diaries..

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