Croft Circuit - Open pit lane track day - 7th August

[tvrbob]

I have several spaces available for an open pit lane track day at Croft Circuit on 7th August. The event is being run by The Open Highway and is open to non-members.

The format will be a full day Open Pit Lane event with a 105db limit (that's the loudest option that Croft offer, public track days are 98db). I'm limiting places to between 35 and 40 to make sure there's plenty of track time available.

The event is being run at cost to keep the price per car as low as possible. Price is £165 per car (one driver).

If anyone would like to take this opportunity please PM me via my PH profile and I'll send you the relevant information.

Bob

[djroadboy]

Can I come?

Dan@JPS

[tvrbob]

djroadboy said:

Can I come?

Dan@JPS

Do you promise not to spill transmission oil on the circuit (only kidding) PM me and I'll let you know the details

Edited by tvrbob on Monday 9th June 10:59

[JTBUSH]

Money on its way Bob. Sorry took a while getting round to it. I had to transfer some money round various accounts before sending you the full amount.

[tvrbob]

JTBUSH said:

Money on its way Bob. Sorry took a while

No probs, glad to have you onboard

[Andydurham]

Unfortunately my car is too loud for it, sounds good though!
Are there any coming up with no noise limit?

[tvrbob]

Andydurham said:

Unfortunately my car is too loud for it, sounds good though!
Are there any coming up with no noise limit?

The noise test isn't "How loud can you get it" it's a very specific test that eliminates pops and bangs and therefore measures only the underlying sound at steady revs. I would be amazed if you have a car that is this loud. The 105 level is a standard race event level and boy are they loud.

I have a db meter if you would like to get a measurement using the Croft Circuit test method

[scottmmw]

Hi, im new to the scene here and im wondering what type of cars are racing on the day. It would be my first time out if i was to come and im abit nervous! Can someone explain more information to me please?
Scott

[tvrbob]

Scott, it's mostly Lotus, TVR perhaps the odd Porsche. The rules are simple, overtake on the straights watch your rear view mirror for people trying to get past and drive as hard as you want. As long as you don't act like a nutter all will be OK. We have zero tolerance for anyone acting foolishly so that won't be an issue for this event.

[grahamw48]

I'm interested too, having been plenty of times as a spectator.
My last Wedge (390SE) was 107db at 1 metre/4,000rpm...and this 400SE sounds about the same, so maybe marginal on noise ( and certainly on driver skill )

Perhaps you'd be kind enough to test it for me sometime ?

[tvrbob]

grahamw48 said:

Perhaps you'd be kind enough to test it for me sometime ?

Am I right in assuming you live in Seamer or there abouts? If so I'll be there tomorrow around 4pm.

[grahamw48]

tvrbob said:

grahamw48 said:

Perhaps you'd be kind enough to test it for me sometime ?

Am I right in assuming you live in Seamer or there abouts? If so I'll be there tomorrow around 4pm.

No Bob, I lived in Stillington near Stockton before, and now I'm down in York.
We've met on a few occasions at PH nights and runs, Croft, etc.
First I had the red 280i FHC, then the red 390SE, followed by the current green 400SE.
Maybe I can pop up there on a nice sunny day...if we get any more

[scottmmw]

What is the stand on track day insurance, i want everything to be above board and need to know more details. Can people please explain to me what they know about this factor?

[tvrbob]

scottmmw said:

Can people please explain to me what they know about this factor?

Trackday insurance covers 1st party only, i.e. your car. Most people don't bother with insurance because the track is one of the safest places to drive a car at the limit. The marshals have no tolerance for unsafe driving, there are no curbs to hit if you over-cook a corner just flat grass to slow you down, all the cars are driving in the same direction, etc., etc.

Those people who track regularly will tell you it's infinitely safer than pushing the limits on the road.

Croft Circuit offer track insurance should you need it.

[tvrbob]

grahamw48 said:

We've met on a few occasions at PH nights and runs, Croft, etc.

Maybe I can pop up there on a nice sunny day...if we get any more

Yes I recall, I don't know why I thought you were from Seamer. I'll be around next weekend if you fancy meeting up somewhere.

[BlakeyV6]

I will be there spectating

[baptist]

Are they quite strict with the noise testing at croft? or would it be possible to sneak in with something a bit fruitier than 105 db??

[tvrbob]

We are not taking any more bookings. See you at the next one

[baptist]

Ok, no worries, but what about the noise thing, are they strict with it?

[MonkeyHanger]

baptist said:

Ok, no worries, but what about the noise thing, are they strict with it?

Yes.

At least 1 car failed the test at the RSOC event at the weekend. The driver had to "modify" his exhaust to pass the test.

I use a scanner so i know when sessions are starting & finishing (so i have the camera ready) and i frequently hear them asking for cars to be pulled in & re-checked.

ETA

They have some major issues with a small minority of local residents so they have to enforce the limits. Sad, but true.

Edited by MonkeyHanger on Tuesday 1st July 22:36