Brands Hatch drive by fiasco
Discussion
Did the PCGB evening track day at Brands yesterday and got flagged on my first session for noise
(with sport off I might ad) test sticker taken off and not let out again. This was a 102 day and I got 98 static at the noise test. Last week I did a 98 day at Blyton Park and had no trouble at all while others were being flagged. It doesn't make sense......
A few others had the same treatment including a GT4
(with sport off I might ad) test sticker taken off and not let out again. This was a 102 day and I got 98 static at the noise test. Last week I did a 98 day at Blyton Park and had no trouble at all while others were being flagged. It doesn't make sense......
A few others had the same treatment including a GT4
chriscoates81 said:
But why do people live near a race track and complain about noise(im assuming its residents pushing for this)?
Houses possibly cheaper and the day that people view, the track might not be in operation so cant tell how noisy it is. Plus its not a regular occurrence so people dont get used to it as such and just see it as a nuisance etc.Its like people who move next to an airport and complain about the noise
While I have sympathy with car drivers, the fact is that noise has been an issue at Brands for at least 15 years to my knowledge (and it isn't the only track so impacted). So it does seem to me that manufacturers that sell cars with track day credentials ought at least to provide appropriate silencers (in this country).
timjoslyn said:
Guessing I should cancel my Brands day (in a GT4) in August then. One of my favourite circuits to race at but not trawling down there to be thrown off...
T'was Me in the GT4, 102.5 static, did 1 lap then black flagged along with a few other unlucky fellows. Exhaust button was off.
Edited by d16rr on Thursday 14th July 21:02
I was thrown off after just the one session a few weeks ago and I drive a 981 2.7 with sport exhaust. The Sport button and exhaust were off!
I did beg my way back on after they threw my scrutineering sticker off the car but had to change gear at 4000rpm which kind of made the day pointless and me as a serious road block when on the straights.
No way will I be doing Brands again. I'm aware however that most other tracks are 98db's, has anyone else suffered with the 981 at other circuits?
I did beg my way back on after they threw my scrutineering sticker off the car but had to change gear at 4000rpm which kind of made the day pointless and me as a serious road block when on the straights.
No way will I be doing Brands again. I'm aware however that most other tracks are 98db's, has anyone else suffered with the 981 at other circuits?
Most tracks give you a warning and on second time you're off. It's really out of order of Brands to just chuck you off 1st strike. I offered to short shift but they were not having it.
I really can't see see how I was tripping the drive by meter on a 102 day with my PSE off. Had a warning once at Goodwood (very strict on noise) on a 105 with PSE on, turned it off and no problems. Castle Combe a few months ago at 100 no probs......
I really can't see see how I was tripping the drive by meter on a 102 day with my PSE off. Had a warning once at Goodwood (very strict on noise) on a 105 with PSE on, turned it off and no problems. Castle Combe a few months ago at 100 no probs......
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