Post by The Management on Jan 30, 2011 10:29:34 GMT
2nd AMM - (Annual Mog’ers Meet)
Curborough Sprint Course
Saturday 23rd July 2011
Circuit Use - Summary Schedule, Guidelines and Rules
Curborough Sprint Course
Saturday 23rd July 2011
Circuit Use - Summary Schedule, Guidelines and Rules
Dear Participant
On behalf of the MEV Owners Group, MEVltd and RTRltd the Management are delighted that you have chosen to participate in the 2nd AMM, especially those that have elected to try out there MEV vehicle on the Curborough Circuit.
For many Owners this will be there first experience of a track/circuit day and for those that didn't attend last year there first visit to Curborough, therefore in the interests of safety we request everyone to be sensible so that there are as few stoppages as possible and that drivers build up there speed progressively as there familiarity with the Circuit increases throughout the day.
The exact format of then event will be decided by the Marshall's and Staff at Curborough on the day and will be dependent upon the numbers of vehicles and drivers, but generally we will run single circuit sprints in the morning and twin circuit sprints in the afternoon. There will be plenty of circuit time for everyone to enjoy themselves.
We would like to remind participants that the day is a ‘non competitive event’ where no timing or competition is allowed.
Although a more detailed schedule will be given on the day the key times, and important things to note are detailed below:-
8.30am - Circuit opens. You need to aim to arrive before 9 am so you can prepare yourself and your car before the drivers briefing. (for those of you camping the Friday night the facility will be open from 6.00pm on Friday)
9.10am - Signing on. You will need to officially register and sign two indemnities on the day one for the Curborough Circuit and one for MOG/MEV/RTR. (Drivers are required to bring there driving licences, for registration)
9.30am - Drivers briefing. EVERYONE that is intending to use the circuit must attend the drivers briefing before being allowed onto the circuit. If you miss this main briefing you will have to wait until the Chief Marshall is available to do further briefings. (which may not be until the lunchtime recess)
All users of the Circuit, both passengers and drivers, are required to wear appropriate clothing, arms legs and feet will need to be covered, so no T shirts, shorts or flip flops please and crash helmets are mandatory, so remember to bring your lid. The Marshall's will refuse you and your vehicle access to the track if you or your passenger are not suitably dressed.
All vehicles must be silenced to a maximum noise level of 105dBa when measured at 0.5m from the tail pipe at 45degree angle at 2/3 maximum revs, tests shall be made throughout the day by the Marshall's to ensure all vehicles conform.
Video equipment is allowed but must be securely mounted to the vehicle, no passenger held cameras please.
The event is not open to the general public and as such participants should be aware that the entrance gates will be locked from 10.00am ~ 12.30pm and 1.30pm ~ 5.00pm on the Saturday while the Circuit is in operation. Should those of you that may, because of work commitments or unforeseen circumstances arrive during the lock-down, the Management will be publishing a mobile phone number for you to use to contact the Organisers/Marshalls in order to gain entry to the facility.
Curborough is situated off the A38 trunk road between Burton on Trent and Lichfield in Staffordshire. The venue is Brown Signed once you are off the A38, for satnav users postcode WS13 8GB should get you close enough. www.curborough.co.uk/curbloc.htm
We not only look forward to seeing you all at Curborough, but hope you very much enjoy the day.
CIRCUIT RULES
Before using the circuit all participants MUST:-
1. Sign two Indemnity forms
2. Provide a full driving licence
3. Be physically fit
4. Be a competent driver
5. Wear an approved helmet. Arms and legs must be covered at all times
6. Attend the Circuit Safety Briefing
No participants taking part shall have consumed or taken alcohol or any drugs that will impair your ability to drive.
Participants must not race or compete against any other user.
The use of any form of timing equipment is not permitted.
Reckless or dangerous driving is expressly forbidden and anyone disobeying this rule may be asked to leave.
All participants, users of the track, MUST attend the Circuit Safety Briefing. This instruction will include:-
1. Rules of the day
2. Entering and exiting the track
3. Driving/riding discipline
4. Circuit layout and potentially hazardous sections
5. Breakdown/incident procedures
Curborough is a sprint circuit and is not designed for simultaneous multiple car use therefore only ONE car will be allowed on the circuit at any ONE time.
Participants must ensure that their vehicle is safe and fit for the purpose that it will be used for on the circuit.
N.B. Vehicles will be checked periodically throughout the day for fluid leaks e.g. Oil, fuel etc. Any car found to be leaking any fluid will not be allowed on the track until the problem is rectified to the Chief Marshals satisfaction.
A speed limit of 5mph applies at all times in the paddock, pit lane and on all access roads.
the Management