Retro Rides Gathering - Track activities for Sun
Application form will be here when it opens up:
retroridesevents.com/profile you may well need to sign up (it is not your forum login)
Sunday Track
Noise limits
105 db static
101 db driveby
Normal Road cars will be fine, anything track orientated if you use it already on track you'll know if you comply - if you are running open headers or have a straight pipe with minimal silencers you are going to be disappointed as we won't be noise testing but anything tripping the meters around the track will be pulled in for testing
Any car that fails testing will not be allowed back on track so don't be that guy/girl
Helmets are compulsory for driver and a single passenger (Passengers must be over 14yrs old - see note 1) - you need to to cover legs and arms when on track.
There will no helmets available to hire - bring your own please
4 Sessions available 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon
Morning Sprint Laps
Each run will be two laps of Mallory Park full track and without incidents you should get at least three runs in the session
Split in to two sessions
Early Morning - Capacity 36 cars (Split into 6 groups of six cars)
Late Morning - Capacity 36 cars (Split into 6 groups of six cars)
We are splitting the session to speed up the turnaround between runs - with 72 cars (12 groups of 6 cars) our biggest issue in the paddock was ending up with cars with no drivers due to comfort breaks and feedback was it was too long a time delay between runs
It also helps a little for those who don't like getting up a silly O'clock to be inside the circuit
Please be aware our opportunities to get cars across the circuit are very limited - Mallory doesn't have a tunnel under the circuit or a bridge (that will take cars) over it
Afternoon Sprint Laps
Early Afternoon - Capacity 36 cars (Split into 6 groups of six cars)
Late Afternoon - Capacity 36 cars (Split into 6 groups of six cars)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the deal with passengers. Obviously they will need a helmet too but is there any further signing on or payments required?
A. Yes sign on is required,
we don't make a charge for passengers.
I often get asked why we don't charge for passengers and it's simple - passengers this year are frequently drivers next year - if they have a great time as a passenger they will want to do it as a driver next time.
Oh and if they are over 14 (ie old enough to be passengers and sons or daughters with parents taking part they are the future for our hobby)
we really try to keep the cost of track stuff down having kids is bloody expensive enough so I think it’s good thing when they can enjoy a passenger lap or two with parents without feeling like they are being bled dry for every penny. We’ve had to occasionally baby sit the odd child at the Goodwood event (so that the parent could get on track after being let down with arrangements) and without exception every single one said they couldn’t wait till they were 14 and could be in the car
Q. If I apply am I guaranteed a space
A. Short answer - No
Long Answer we try to create a wide variety of cars on track representing the umbrella of RR - We sometimes get years where MX-5's or VW Golf MkII's dominate the applications - we'll take a maximum of two for morning and two for afternoon. Any others will go on the reserves list - that doesn't mean they won't get a space closer to the event as we always get a few drop outs with cars not ready or broken closer to the event but we really do try to even out the cars to a really broad representation
Q. If I get track time do I have to pay for event entry
A. Sorry but Yes - General admission on the day (or weekend camping ticket) is still required - Track is separate to general admission.
Long Answer I'm constantly asked why the track sessions at both RRW and RRG do not include entry to the event
I have to explain that it would require 3 different discount rates
1. Early bird camping discount
2. Late Camping discount
3. Advance Day ticket discount
Then I'd need to prove or see evidence of the originally purchased ticket and the whole world gets bogged down and unmanageable and trust me it's hard enough getting people to pay for the right activity/session etc
So we keep all track activities as a standalone
Notes
Note 1 -
Passengers 14yrs old must still be able to be fully secured in the seat and be able to have feet flat on the floor
