Spectating on a trackday at Snetterton

[DomV77]

Hello All,

I admit this is a little different to usual (feel free to move it if its in the wrong section).

I was wondering if you can spectate on a trackday at Snetterton?
I just wanna practice some motorsport photography and this seems like a great opportunity before the main events of next year.

Has anyone done this before?

Thanks

[Paul_M3]

It’s no problem at all.

Anyone can turn up to a track day and spectate / take photographs.

I’ve had a work friend turn up a couple of times to practice his photography skills.

[E-bmw]

That goes for any track by the way, but some are more accessible than others.

I think Cadwell stands out by virtue of the fact that the access paths go right round the circuit.

[DomV77]

Paul_M3 said:

It’s no problem at all.

Anyone can turn up to a track day and spectate / take photographs.

I’ve had a work friend turn up a couple of times to practice his photography skills.

Excellent, I am pleased to hear this!

Sounds like it's also worth while going to increase the skills too.

Thanks

[DomV77]

E-bmw said:

That goes for any track by the way, but some are more accessible than others.

I think Cadwell stands out by virtue of the fact that the access paths go right round the circuit.

Oh awesome, thats even better then!

Now thats what you call access eh. I can definitely tell that Snetterton is more accessible than Silverstone but then again I guess Silverstone is a Grade 1 circuit so it needs more protection?

But thankyou!

[timbo999]

If you go to the stand (I hesitate to call it a grandstand... you'll know what I mean when you see it!) next to the café at Snetters you get a good view of nearly the whole circuit and I would of thought it would be a good vantage point for 'photos.

[DomV77]

timbo999 said:

If you go to the stand (I hesitate to call it a grandstand... you'll know what I mean when you see it!) next to the café at Snetters you get a good view of nearly the whole circuit and I would of thought it would be a good vantage point for 'photos.

Ah is that the Agostini stand?

[geeks]

Snett has a load of great place for spectators to take pics, you can also stalk the TDO photographer too and see what he is doing

[timbo999]

DomV77 said:

Ah is that the Agostini stand?

The one I go to whilst the MINIs brakes lose their red glow is in-between Palmer and Agostini - you can see the circuit all the way from Riches to Brundle.

[Konan]

The only time you're really prevented from going into Snetterton is if there's an event with a gate price or if someone has hired the track and requested that there be no access (super secret testing, etc).

[xjay1337]

DomV77 said:

Hello All,

I admit this is a little different to usual (feel free to move it if its in the wrong section).

I was wondering if you can spectate on a trackday at Snetterton?
I just wanna practice some motorsport photography and this seems like a great opportunity before the main events of next year.

Has anyone done this before?

Thanks

Plenty of spots. A bicycle may be a good idea

[Actus Reus]

You'd be able to wander up onto the pit wall as well. The best photos I've seen are taken as cars reach the end of Bentley straight and enter the complex under the Bridge. I've no idea where the photographer stands, but I guess you can access it easily enough near to the stand by Bombhole.

Also don't try Bedford - it's the one track that isn't geared up for spectating.

[Timbo_S2]

No issues getting into Snett - I often pop in if i'm passing with work and grab a coffee, whilst seeing whats going on...

As echo'd above, take a pushbike if you want multiple viewing points. Its big and open!

[DomV77]

Actus Reus said:

You'd be able to wander up onto the pit wall as well. The best photos I've seen are taken as cars reach the end of Bentley straight and enter the complex under the Bridge. I've no idea where the photographer stands, but I guess you can access it easily enough near to the stand by Bombhole.

Also don't try Bedford - it's the one track that isn't geared up for spectating.

I can get on the pit wall?
Also do you know if I can get to the inside of Riches / Outside of Palmer at all? I'd like to have a look there.
The end of the straight is where I've sat for the BTCC for the last 11 years haha. Great place to watch from, defo will be getting some from that area.

Thanks very much!

[DomV77]

Timbo_S2 said:

No issues getting into Snett - I often pop in if i'm passing with work and grab a coffee, whilst seeing whats going on...

As echo'd above, take a pushbike if you want multiple viewing points. Its big and open!

Ah sweet, that's pretty awesome!! Defo will be going then!

The only problem is I can't fit a bike in my car and I don't have one of those bike rack thingies. But I've been several times before so I know what to expect haha

[tr7v8]

DomV77 said:

Timbo_S2 said:

No issues getting into Snett - I often pop in if i'm passing with work and grab a coffee, whilst seeing whats going on...

As echo'd above, take a pushbike if you want multiple viewing points. Its big and open!

Ah sweet, that's pretty awesome!! Defo will be going then!

The only problem is I can't fit a bike in my car and I don't have one of those bike rack thingies. But I've been several times before so I know what to expect haha

Borrow a folding bike!

[Actus Reus]

DomV77 said:

I can get on the pit wall?
Also do you know if I can get to the inside of Riches / Outside of Palmer at all? I'd like to have a look there.
The end of the straight is where I've sat for the BTCC for the last 11 years haha. Great place to watch from, defo will be getting some from that area.

Thanks very much!

Riches not so much - you can get onto the big mound that looks down on it - not sure how close you can get at the base of that. Should be ok for the outside of Palmer - there's a stand alongside the straight after Palmer and I'm fairly sure you can get alongside the fence a bit nearer the turn itself.

And yes, on a trackday just stroll through a garage, cross the pitlane and hop up on the wall. There's nothing and nobody to stop you - you can also get quite near to the exit of Murrays which should produce some decent photos.

[QBee]

You can go anywhere on the track, including the pit area.

You will also find that there will be some drivers there who will be happy to give you passenger rides.
Make sure you have got a willing driver first, then go and sign on as a passenger for the day.
It's usually about £20 for the day, and they will give you a wrist band to show at the pit lane exit.
All you will then need is a helmet (full face if the car is open topped) and your own supply of sick bags.
Helmets can be hired for a tenner at the track.
But you won't be allowed to use the camera in the car, indeed you will have to put it away in the boot of your own car.