For those interested in trying their cars out in a quasi-competitive environment, without going to the trouble of getting themselves an MSA competition licence, the following might be of interest.
It is a note from Ian Hamer of the Royal Air Force Motor Sport Association concerning a sprint style track day on Saturday 14th September at RAF Barkston Heath, near Grantham. "Barkston Heath" finds the location in Google Maps.
Hi David
Just a quick note to confirm some details
Date: Saturday 14th September
Price: £50 per driver, passengers go free, drivers only for timed laps
Circuit: We have 3 options both clockwise and anticlockwise, decide on the day, weather does make a difference.
Timetable approx
830 - 915am : gates open and sign on
9. 30am breifing
10am free practice for approx. 1 hr, then 2 timed runs for everybody.
11.30 ish Change the course and repeat above.
1pm to 1.45 lunch break
With another course change repeat above
Finish at 4pm ish which normally leaves 45 mins or so of free practice again.
Places are via pre booking to me by email.
There is an sprint event on the Sunday if people want to stay, places are still available
Camping is available free of Charge, again please pre book.
regards
Ian
I can vouch that the courses at Barkston are quite challenging -- great fun, and not too much to hit. All very friendly. Usual track day rules apply: helmet + full covering to arms and legs.
The "event" on the Sunday is a little more serious, but still requires only a normal RTA driving licence.
If anyone is interested, please contact Ian at: brgcouriers@hotmail.com
14th September -- Sprint Style Track Day
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Re: 14th September -- Sprint Style Track Day
Interesting format. I read about another new sprint format being run at Knockhill in the latest Speedscene. All cars run 1a or 1B tyres and classes are dependent on power to weight ratios (hope the entrants are honest!). Three qualifying sessions gave each competitor an out lap, two flying laps and an in lap. Then a Final gave an out lap, one flying lap and an in lap. From the article it was not clear what the results were based on though; the Final run I guess.
There were also two free practice sessions run "off permit" under the circuit's own insurance where cars were set off individually but all on the circuit together. rather like a race practice session.
i would not mind having a go at this type of event as long as the practice sessions did not get too hairy.
There were also two free practice sessions run "off permit" under the circuit's own insurance where cars were set off individually but all on the circuit together. rather like a race practice session.
i would not mind having a go at this type of event as long as the practice sessions did not get too hairy.
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David
At Barkston all practice is "alone on the track" (starts at 15 second intervals) and no overtaking.
HTH
David
At Barkston all practice is "alone on the track" (starts at 15 second intervals) and no overtaking.
HTH
David
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Re: 14th September -- Sprint Style Track Day
Thanks David, bit far to travel sadly.
David
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