Do tracks allow spectators?

[DanielJames]

Hi guys

Fancy getting to a track to practice my photography

Just wondering if they allow spectators on trackdays?

If you know of one that does or doesn't, please post

Dan

[bert11]

I've rocked up to Castle Combe in the past and wasnt stopped getting full spectator access

[MrBrightSi]

Whenever ive been blyton park they've quite happily let me watch and walk around the paddock. Blyton is a small track though.

[silverthorn2151]

You will find no trouble spectating at track days. It helps if you know your way round the circuits but it isn't essential. Remember no kids in the pit lane and no cameras on the pit wall.

Most people are happy to let you in and around their garages and will let you get close for unusual pictures if you are interested.

Some spectators sign themselves on as passengers and try and blah a few rides. Having the right attitude and approach always helps. We have taken great pleasure in the past by making someone's day by taking them for some laps in the Radical.

[cymro]

Free access to paddock, pits and pit wall at Oulton Park. Also allowed over the bridge at Deers Leap for access to the outside at Knickerbrook and down to Shell for photos. Inside at Druids is good for photos - ie change in surface and slight brow where cars go light on their suspension! The cafe's open as well for hot food and drinks - always good at this time of year!

[andyiley]

Cadwell has complete access to all of the track for spectators & the facilities are pretty good too.

[bikerstu]

Iv'e been down to quite a few to have a look about and take some pics when iv'e been at a loose end.

[ColinM86]

Bedford Autodrome is the only track I've been to that does not allow spectators.

[vx220]

Brands give excellent access

Eta- only problem with most (if not all) tracks is most of the access to the outside of bends is limited.

This means for photographers, you get pics of cars that look like off roaders as they are leaning away from you!

You'll need a long lens (and possibly a ladder) to get good outside-bend shots

Edited by vx220 on Friday 8th March 07:23

[DanielJames]

Thanks a lot for all the replies, I think I'll make a trip to blyton first as its the nearest

[kman]

ColinM86 said:

Bedford Autodrome is the only track I've been to that does not allow spectators.

so annoying as thats the nearest track to me!