Marshals Track Day at Brands Hatch

[goforit500]

No Problem Stephen....

[KayBee]

Originally posted by goforit500
Stephen,

I'd be happy to roll out the race car at Oulton to give a few fast laps to a few folks....Perhaps you could do a free raffle or something.....

Ooh yes please!

[Stephen Green]

There are still plenty of spaces available for the Brands Hatch day so drop me an e-mail (address at the beginning of the thread) if you would like to come along and have an enjoyable day ON the track for once.

[F1JordanUk]

AW, can't JP buy somewhere closer, it's a long way if I have to push my car home!!

[Micky.H]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Daf_Loz
[B]Remember there are companies that will hire a car for a trackday. Although quite expensive you will be saving the £100~£150 you'd normally have to pay for a trackday.


Any suggestions as some toe-rags have just nicked the Clio off my drive (after breaking in first to nick the keys)

[bigted]

Now it might be worth giving Europcar a ring!

[Micky.H]

Currently in a hired "National" Vauxhall 1.2 Corsa, wouldn't pull the skin of a rice pudding let alone get up the mountain at Cadwell!!

[Stephen Green]

Just a quick update...

As of this evening (Thursday) we have 55 people for the Brands day, 7 for Cadwell Park (yes its a little early to be pushing that date yet) and 4 for Oulton Park where we have yet to arrange the date!!!

Those wishing to attend please drop me an e-mail to the address at the beginning of the thread so that I can add your names to my expanding list!

[Stephen Green]

You may be interested to know there is an article about the forthcoming tcak days on the MSV website. Please try to drop in and have a read.

[Howard G]

Hi Stephen,

I fancy doing the Brands date as I'm off that day now, have sent you an e-mail, hopefully there are still some places left
Cheers

[Stephen Green]

Indeed there are Howrd. I will go and check my e-mail and reply but rest assured, a place is rserved for you!

[StephenRae]

I've only been to one track day and the organiser really stressed that timing was not allowed. As this rules out the element of competition surely one is still covered by the standard insurance policy?

[Stephen Green]

I don't think I would want to test the case somehow!

[StephenRae]

A while ago when Oulton could be hired for a session for very little money a chum of mine wrecked a road going E type at Cascades. He claimed on his motor traders policy, arguing that that was the only place he could identify a fault at over 70 mph.
Stephen...is your life insurance affected by your marshalling activities?...especially yours!!!

[Dave Brand]

Originally posted by StephenRae
As this rules out the element of competition surely one is still covered by the standard insurance policy?

I don't think so. My bike policy specifically states that it does not cover 'any liability, accident, injury, loss or damage that happens while any motorcycle covered by this insurance is being used on any race track or off road activity of any description.' I would think the same would apply to a car policy.....can't find mine!

[Cynic]

It's pretty likely. I can't remember the exact wording of my policy, but I'm sure it mentions "track days or other motorsport events timed or untimed" or something similar. Of course you could always make sure you don't go fast enough to risk trashing your car!

[Stephen Green]

The obvious would be to ring your insurance company and ask them!

[StephenRae]

Things have certainly changed in the insurance world, I once had an 'any driver' motor traders' policy which theoretically covered everyone in the world...even if the car was stolen!!!

[Mark Mitchell]

Had my car insurance renewal through today.

On the certificate it states that the policy does not cover....Track Days.

the policy booklet defines Track Days as....

"The vehicle Is being Driven On A Motor Racing Track, Airfield, De-Restricted Toll Road Or At An Off-Road 4x4 Event"

That is the definition of Churchill Insurers.

Whilst I appreciate the generosity of MSV, I won't be taking my car to a track day.

[DougK]

A slight sidetrack and nothing to do with the track day.... a lot of policies allow you to drive another vehicle with third party only cover.... but I have recently discovered many of these stipulate that the car must be insured by somebody else as well. Therefore be careful to ensure any other car you may use has its own policy against it.

[Howard G]

My classic car insurance covers me for track days the only change being in the amount of excess I would have to pay in the event of a claim
I know a lot of the standard car policies mention motorsport related activities but some may be covered just by paying extra excess as per my policy
I suppose the only other option is to take it nice and steady round the track, but then I guess that's defeating the object

[PipSqueak111]

Originally posted by PipSqueak111
I shall be pootling around Brands in my Ibiza TDi. Will the day be organised into groups/sessions? If so, stick me in the novice group Stephen, as despite a few years experience, the TDi doesn't quite hack it against most track cars.

Change of plans
I have managed to get a race-prepared Porsche 944 for the day with an instructor as well.
It's setting me back just over £500, but since the trackday would normally be costing me over £150, I think it will be worth the money.
Roll on Tuesday 14th December - looking forward to it even more now.

Phill

[spanner]

Gulp! Better polish up those mirrors then

[Howard G]

Phill, I'll come over a have a look at the porsche I'll be there in my 944 Turbo
£500 sounds pretty good including the instructor, I'll have to make sure I follow you round if possible and get all the right lines and braking points

Howard

[QuickBrownFox]

Please be mindful of us lesser mortals in pedal cars!