RAF Marham Charity Track Day 24th & 25th April 2010
Discussion
No mate I will be there only live ten minutes away, just a couple of mates might not be able to make it and asked the question that's all, been looking forward to this for months, even after having to repair the engine from the last event lol.
Edited by corsa xe on Monday 19th April 23:04
bugger. Ok well basically....
My girlfriend wants to join myself and my friend on the Saturday to come and see what track days are all about. I'm aware the dealine passed for entries but she could could bring passport and any other photo ID and would be more than happy to make a contribution to the charity.
So basically would it be possible for her to come along - she will not be driving.
thanks, Jonny.
My girlfriend wants to join myself and my friend on the Saturday to come and see what track days are all about. I'm aware the dealine passed for entries but she could could bring passport and any other photo ID and would be more than happy to make a contribution to the charity.
So basically would it be possible for her to come along - she will not be driving.
thanks, Jonny.
Is it possible to add a support vehicle at this late stage? My passenger would like to put some miles on his old car by driving it there, and it's probably easier if we travel to Marham separately - it won't be going on the track (though if it's the car I think it is some people might like to see it, even if just parked up).
If that is OK I'll email Ian the details of it.
Failing that, is it OK for him to leave it somewhere outside the gate?
If that is OK I'll email Ian the details of it.
Failing that, is it OK for him to leave it somewhere outside the gate?
Well, it looks like the 5pm flight is in service today, so hopefully the one I am booked on tomorrow will also fly. There is hope yet...
Hooksy, I normally aim to be there about 8am - time enough to get the car ready before the briefing.
Hooksy, I normally aim to be there about 8am - time enough to get the car ready before the briefing.
Edited by Utterpiffle on Wednesday 21st April 13:20
RAF MARHAM TRACK WEEKEND – 24-25 APRIL 2010
General
On behalf of the Station Commander, Group Captain S P Rochelle, a warm welcome to RAF Marham. A history of RAF Marham, its current day-to-day life and its operations can be found at http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmarham/. RAF Marham is approximately 7 miles south east of King’s Lynn in Norfolk. For those with SatNav the postcode is PE33 9NP; the enclosed maps also indicate the route to the Station. All visitors are to access the Station via the main gate.
Only people confirmed on the list by the forum moderator will be allowed access to RAF Marham. You must bring Photo ID with you, for yourself and any passengers (e.g. driving licence or passport). RAF Marham personnel will check your personal identification and vehicle details; you will receive a vehicle pass to display in your car and personal passes which must be carried with you. Please be prepared to have your vehicle searched on entry. Please arrive in plenty of time, these security checks can be thorough and may take some time to complete: therefore do not expect to arrive at the gate 15 minutes before the driver briefs start and expect to breeze through!
The Track Days are a non-competitive event, similar to the track days held at a motor racing circuit or other similar venue. The event is defined as motor/leisure and is for drivers of all road and race cars. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, sign on (when you will be issued with any stickers or wristbands pertinent to the day) relax and attend the mandatory drivers’ briefing - if you miss this for any reason, whilst every effort will be made to get you out on the circuit as soon as possible, you will have to wait until one of the organising staff can brief you before being allowed to participate.
Drivers/Passengers
Car drivers and passengers must wear a helmet and clothing that covers the arms and legs at all times when on the track; race suits, flameproof clothing and race boots are of course acceptable; for first-time participants, unless you are using race-specific clothing, please avoid synthetic fabrics, wear thin-soled shoes and consider using a thin pair of gloves.
Participants may share a vehicle, second drivers must sign on and attend the driver’s briefing. All drivers and passengers will be required to sign on and complete an indemnity form.
• Drivers must be in possession of a current, full UK driving licence and present it at signing on.
• Passengers are permitted in cars, but must be 16 years old or over, and will be required to sign on. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that their passenger is signed on and adheres to the same rules as the driver for clothing and helmets. The main participant is responsible for the behaviour of all people within their party.
• Bring clothes to keep warm - when outside the car, the airfield is an open place and seldom warm if there is a wind.
• Food and drinks (hot and cold) will be available for purchase at the event.
Vehicles
Unless fitted with a plumbed-in system, a hand-held fire extinguisher must be carried securely inside the car (inside seat pockets is fine). The driver is fully responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the vehicle at all times.
Hand-held cameras (still or video) are not permitted in cars on the circuit. Any cameras carried must be securely and properly mounted inside the car.
It has not been possible to make fuel available at the event location; however, if not bringing additional fuel with you, nearby garages are located within 15 minutes drive to the north, west and east of RAF Marham. Vehicles with small tanks and/or high consumption levels may need to fill up during the day; access to and from RAF Marham during the event will be possible.
Basic car preparation before the event is not only sensible but also prudent for the safety of yourself and others:
• Check tyres for correct pressure and adequate tread depth.
• Make sure that brake pads have plenty of friction material left on them and that your brake fluid is fresh. New pads need bedding in to avoid them glazing over.
• Check fuel, oil, coolant and other fluid levels, and bring spare fluids to top up during the day.
• Check for wear and tear on steering and suspension bushes, bearings and other key driveline components.
• Ensure that any cooling fans fitted work effectively.
• Ensure you have the means to repair/replace a punctured or badly worn tyre.
• For those driving open or soft top cars, irrespective of whether the hood is raised or lowered, it is strongly recommended that appropriate extra rollover protection is properly fitted to the car, unless the car's windscreen structure was specifically designed to provide such protection.
Event Control/Assembly Area
The Assembly Area (i.e. pits/paddock) has plentiful hard standing for parking vehicles and any support equipment. The speed limit in the area is 10mph at all times. Any breach of this will result in exclusion from the event. Event Control will be located next to the Assembly Area, as will the food, drink and toilet facilities.
Sessions/Timings
Signing on will be from 0730 with a drivers’ brief taking place at 0845 on both days. Please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time to sign on and be ready for this brief. The planned timings are based on full capacity attendance on both days; they may change and enable more sessions for participants if there are fewer vehicles participating.
The event will be run with controlled access sessions. Each session will be up to 30 minutes duration with the first session including a familiarisation convoy run. The following timings are relevant for both days:
0700 – Main Gate open.
0730 - Signing on opens.
0845 - Drivers Briefing.
0900 - Track opens.
1200 - 1300 Lunch Break.
1630 - Track closed.
Environmental
The event has been required to implement a noise limit to reduce impact on local residential areas. No unsilenced exhaust systems will be permitted. A noise limit of 105 dB will be enforced (measured at 0.5m and 45 degree angle from exhaust exit at 2/3 of max rpm). Cars exceeding this limit, or if deemed to be unacceptable or specific complaints are made, will be excluded from the event until appropriate noise reductions are made.
Equipment to deal with fuel and oil spillages will be available in the Assembly Area, any such spillages must be dealt with promptly and reported to the Assembly Area marshal. Marshals will deal with spillages on track, but drivers are to ensure that any such spillages are reported on return to the Assembly Area.
Driving
When the track opens at the start of each day, the group will carry out a familiarisation lap behind a lead car. The purpose of the sighting lap is to show drivers the layout of the track by driving behind the lead car; it is not to demonstrate speeds, braking points or lines through corners, but simply the layout of the track. If you arrive late, you will have to wait until a member of the organising staff becomes available to give you a driver brief, following which he/she will accompany you in your car to give a familiarisation lap.
Remember that you will be driving on an airfield, which differs in a number of ways from a normal race circuit:
• Appropriate sections of the track will be coned to ensure that the correct route is followed.
• There is no Armco or tyre walls (but run-off areas are generous and grassed).
• Be aware that the track is on wide tarmac runways and taxiways, and is relatively featureless, so take care in judging your speed and braking points and distances until acclimatised.
• The track has mixed surfaces - some areas are high friction tarmac, some are concrete and there are various areas with runway markings - the tyre wear and, importantly, the grip level on each is different!
• Avoid driving over airfield lights that mark the runway and taxiways - they are hard, do not deflect and are expensive to replace; moreover, they will throw your vehicle off line.
The Driving Days are non-competitive for insurance reasons, therefore, comparative lap timing is prohibited; such use will result in exclusion.
Insurance
It is very unlikely that your normal road insurance policy will cover you for the event. The event insurance will cover you for damage to MOD property and third party liability to other people not participating. It is strongly recommended that you take out track day cover for your vehicle, as you or your insurance company must pay for any damage you may cause to other cars. Also, you may wish to consider personal accident insurance; track day accidents are very rare, but if you decide to take your car onto a track, you must be aware that you are accepting the risk to the car, yourself and any passenger. You will be required to sign an indemnity prior to the event, as will any second drivers and passengers.
Driving after the Event
Do a thorough check of your vehicle (tyres, fluid levels, wheel security) before you leave. Please remember one thing above all else before you depart from the Assembly area - switch off track day mode - you are about to get back onto public roads where the Highway Code and Traffic Regulations apply. The roads immediately around the Station entrance are residential areas and drivers are requested to take extra care for children playing and to keep engine revs low if you have a noisy exhaust. It is anticipated that there may be a local civilian Police presence so take care of your speed.
Photography
Photography for personal use is permitted. Commercial photography is prohibited. Access to the track beyond the paddock and spectator area will not be permitted. Photographers from RAF Marham will be recording the event and a picture CD will be available for pre-orders. These CDs are produced by the photographers in their own time on a voluntary basis, and due to other commitments this may take a few months to complete.
FINALLY
Please also remember – the event is designed to provide fun, enjoyment and challenge in a safe environment; please play your part in keeping those to the fore - safely.
General
On behalf of the Station Commander, Group Captain S P Rochelle, a warm welcome to RAF Marham. A history of RAF Marham, its current day-to-day life and its operations can be found at http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafmarham/. RAF Marham is approximately 7 miles south east of King’s Lynn in Norfolk. For those with SatNav the postcode is PE33 9NP; the enclosed maps also indicate the route to the Station. All visitors are to access the Station via the main gate.
Only people confirmed on the list by the forum moderator will be allowed access to RAF Marham. You must bring Photo ID with you, for yourself and any passengers (e.g. driving licence or passport). RAF Marham personnel will check your personal identification and vehicle details; you will receive a vehicle pass to display in your car and personal passes which must be carried with you. Please be prepared to have your vehicle searched on entry. Please arrive in plenty of time, these security checks can be thorough and may take some time to complete: therefore do not expect to arrive at the gate 15 minutes before the driver briefs start and expect to breeze through!
The Track Days are a non-competitive event, similar to the track days held at a motor racing circuit or other similar venue. The event is defined as motor/leisure and is for drivers of all road and race cars. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive, sign on (when you will be issued with any stickers or wristbands pertinent to the day) relax and attend the mandatory drivers’ briefing - if you miss this for any reason, whilst every effort will be made to get you out on the circuit as soon as possible, you will have to wait until one of the organising staff can brief you before being allowed to participate.
Drivers/Passengers
Car drivers and passengers must wear a helmet and clothing that covers the arms and legs at all times when on the track; race suits, flameproof clothing and race boots are of course acceptable; for first-time participants, unless you are using race-specific clothing, please avoid synthetic fabrics, wear thin-soled shoes and consider using a thin pair of gloves.
Participants may share a vehicle, second drivers must sign on and attend the driver’s briefing. All drivers and passengers will be required to sign on and complete an indemnity form.
• Drivers must be in possession of a current, full UK driving licence and present it at signing on.
• Passengers are permitted in cars, but must be 16 years old or over, and will be required to sign on. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that their passenger is signed on and adheres to the same rules as the driver for clothing and helmets. The main participant is responsible for the behaviour of all people within their party.
• Bring clothes to keep warm - when outside the car, the airfield is an open place and seldom warm if there is a wind.
• Food and drinks (hot and cold) will be available for purchase at the event.
Vehicles
Unless fitted with a plumbed-in system, a hand-held fire extinguisher must be carried securely inside the car (inside seat pockets is fine). The driver is fully responsible for ensuring the safe condition of the vehicle at all times.
Hand-held cameras (still or video) are not permitted in cars on the circuit. Any cameras carried must be securely and properly mounted inside the car.
It has not been possible to make fuel available at the event location; however, if not bringing additional fuel with you, nearby garages are located within 15 minutes drive to the north, west and east of RAF Marham. Vehicles with small tanks and/or high consumption levels may need to fill up during the day; access to and from RAF Marham during the event will be possible.
Basic car preparation before the event is not only sensible but also prudent for the safety of yourself and others:
• Check tyres for correct pressure and adequate tread depth.
• Make sure that brake pads have plenty of friction material left on them and that your brake fluid is fresh. New pads need bedding in to avoid them glazing over.
• Check fuel, oil, coolant and other fluid levels, and bring spare fluids to top up during the day.
• Check for wear and tear on steering and suspension bushes, bearings and other key driveline components.
• Ensure that any cooling fans fitted work effectively.
• Ensure you have the means to repair/replace a punctured or badly worn tyre.
• For those driving open or soft top cars, irrespective of whether the hood is raised or lowered, it is strongly recommended that appropriate extra rollover protection is properly fitted to the car, unless the car's windscreen structure was specifically designed to provide such protection.
Event Control/Assembly Area
The Assembly Area (i.e. pits/paddock) has plentiful hard standing for parking vehicles and any support equipment. The speed limit in the area is 10mph at all times. Any breach of this will result in exclusion from the event. Event Control will be located next to the Assembly Area, as will the food, drink and toilet facilities.
Sessions/Timings
Signing on will be from 0730 with a drivers’ brief taking place at 0845 on both days. Please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time to sign on and be ready for this brief. The planned timings are based on full capacity attendance on both days; they may change and enable more sessions for participants if there are fewer vehicles participating.
The event will be run with controlled access sessions. Each session will be up to 30 minutes duration with the first session including a familiarisation convoy run. The following timings are relevant for both days:
0700 – Main Gate open.
0730 - Signing on opens.
0845 - Drivers Briefing.
0900 - Track opens.
1200 - 1300 Lunch Break.
1630 - Track closed.
Environmental
The event has been required to implement a noise limit to reduce impact on local residential areas. No unsilenced exhaust systems will be permitted. A noise limit of 105 dB will be enforced (measured at 0.5m and 45 degree angle from exhaust exit at 2/3 of max rpm). Cars exceeding this limit, or if deemed to be unacceptable or specific complaints are made, will be excluded from the event until appropriate noise reductions are made.
Equipment to deal with fuel and oil spillages will be available in the Assembly Area, any such spillages must be dealt with promptly and reported to the Assembly Area marshal. Marshals will deal with spillages on track, but drivers are to ensure that any such spillages are reported on return to the Assembly Area.
Driving
When the track opens at the start of each day, the group will carry out a familiarisation lap behind a lead car. The purpose of the sighting lap is to show drivers the layout of the track by driving behind the lead car; it is not to demonstrate speeds, braking points or lines through corners, but simply the layout of the track. If you arrive late, you will have to wait until a member of the organising staff becomes available to give you a driver brief, following which he/she will accompany you in your car to give a familiarisation lap.
Remember that you will be driving on an airfield, which differs in a number of ways from a normal race circuit:
• Appropriate sections of the track will be coned to ensure that the correct route is followed.
• There is no Armco or tyre walls (but run-off areas are generous and grassed).
• Be aware that the track is on wide tarmac runways and taxiways, and is relatively featureless, so take care in judging your speed and braking points and distances until acclimatised.
• The track has mixed surfaces - some areas are high friction tarmac, some are concrete and there are various areas with runway markings - the tyre wear and, importantly, the grip level on each is different!
• Avoid driving over airfield lights that mark the runway and taxiways - they are hard, do not deflect and are expensive to replace; moreover, they will throw your vehicle off line.
The Driving Days are non-competitive for insurance reasons, therefore, comparative lap timing is prohibited; such use will result in exclusion.
Insurance
It is very unlikely that your normal road insurance policy will cover you for the event. The event insurance will cover you for damage to MOD property and third party liability to other people not participating. It is strongly recommended that you take out track day cover for your vehicle, as you or your insurance company must pay for any damage you may cause to other cars. Also, you may wish to consider personal accident insurance; track day accidents are very rare, but if you decide to take your car onto a track, you must be aware that you are accepting the risk to the car, yourself and any passenger. You will be required to sign an indemnity prior to the event, as will any second drivers and passengers.
Driving after the Event
Do a thorough check of your vehicle (tyres, fluid levels, wheel security) before you leave. Please remember one thing above all else before you depart from the Assembly area - switch off track day mode - you are about to get back onto public roads where the Highway Code and Traffic Regulations apply. The roads immediately around the Station entrance are residential areas and drivers are requested to take extra care for children playing and to keep engine revs low if you have a noisy exhaust. It is anticipated that there may be a local civilian Police presence so take care of your speed.
Photography
Photography for personal use is permitted. Commercial photography is prohibited. Access to the track beyond the paddock and spectator area will not be permitted. Photographers from RAF Marham will be recording the event and a picture CD will be available for pre-orders. These CDs are produced by the photographers in their own time on a voluntary basis, and due to other commitments this may take a few months to complete.
FINALLY
Please also remember – the event is designed to provide fun, enjoyment and challenge in a safe environment; please play your part in keeping those to the fore - safely.
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