- SE 2002 Track Day
- Sunday, May 26, 2002
Track Day Policies, Procedures and
Guidelines
The below listed rules apply to everyone
participating in the track day. It is advisable for
anyone planning to attend the track day (even if only as
an observer) to read them.
Let's get the nasty stuff out of the way
first...the following violations will result in your
immediate removal from the track and end your day:
Passing where not allowed
Ignoring a black or red flag
Receiving a 3rd warning for safety
violations from a track steward
The following will result in your receiving
a warning, which will be administered by a track steward
in the pits:
Following too closely
Failure to allow a faster driver to
pass despite proper signaling from said driver or
a track worker
Obvious reckless driving (We realize
this is a time to test your limits and will give
appropriate latitude for finding those limits)
Ignoring a white flag
Safety Equipment:
While we will be lapping the track at speed, it is not necessary for your car to be equipped as a race car in
order to participate. The following items are required
safety items for participation in the track day:
Helmet rated Snell M90 or higher.
Long sleeve cotton shirt
Long cotton pants
Shoes with cotton socks
Roll bar (Open roof cars only -
Defined as any car without a B pillar hoop)
Functioning seat belt for all
occupants
Flags:
Black: Slow down and enter the pits
at the completion of this lap
White: Lapping session is over. All
cars slow down and enter the pits at the
completion of this lap
Red: Incident on course resulting in
an unsafe condition. Slow your car as quickly as
you can in a safe manner and proceed at a walking
pace until signaled otherwise.
Green: Open lapping session in
progress. Proceed at speed
Blue with Yellow stripe: Slow and
pull to the right to allow a faster car by
On track procedures:
Leaving the Pits: The maximum number
of cars permitted on track at one time is 5. If
there is an opening on track, proceed to the end
of the pits and wait until there are no cars on
the front straight before entering the track. In
the event that a worker is stationed at the end
of pit lane, that worker will signal when it is
safe for you to enter the track.
Passing: Passing is allowed ONLY on
the front and back straights and ONLY with the
acknowledgment of the driver to be passed. If a
driver does not move aside, a track worker will
signal the need with a Blue flag. If you are
being signaled for a pass, pull to the right,
raise your left arm in the air outside of the car
and slow until the car behind has passed and is a
safe distance in front of you. Just because
you're faster on the straights does not entitle
you to the front position - pull over and let the
car by. Once the driver in front has acknowledged
the signals, pull to the left and execute the
pass as quickly as possible. Once the pass is
completed, proceed at speed. Failure to allow a
faster car by will result in a Black flag.
Incidents: Cars spinning off of the
track surface are a normal occurrence when drivers
are testing their limits and abilities. We will
be administering a 'spin and in' policy where you
return to the pits if you leave the track
surface. This is not a punishment, but a chance
for you to collect yourself and for the track
steward to ensure that there is no damage to your
vehicle or psyche. Should you witness a car going
off, slow until you are clear of the incident and
then proceed at speed. If your car is the one
exiting the track surface, stop it as quickly and
safely as possible and slowly make your way back
to the track (if you start to spin, put both feet
in). Re-enter the track only when there is
sufficient room for you to get back up to speed
without hindering others or creating an unsafe
condition. If you witness an accident (rollover
or car exiting the track into the trees), assume
a red flag condition, slow your car to a walking
pace and proceed to the pits. If you are in the
immediate vicinity of the accident and can stop
your car safely and off of the track surface,
proceed to the accident vehicle and administer
aid until rescue workers and track officials
arrive.
Cool Down Lap: At the end of each
lapping session, the white flag will be displayed
to signal that the session is over. Upon seeing
the white flag, slow your car to 45mph or less
and proceed to the pits. This will allow your
brakes and engine some time to cool and ensures
that all vehicles leave the track in a safe
manner. Failure to heed a White flag will result
in a Black flag and subsequent warning.
Entering the pits: It is highly
recommended that you conduct a cool down lap
prior to entering the pits so that your brakes
will have a chance to vent some heat before you
park your car. If you intend to enter the pits,
reduce your speed during the lap prior to
entering and remain to the right when exiting the
corner prior to the pit entrance. Enter the pits
at 30mph or less and reduce your speed to a
walking pace once in the pit lane.
The pit speed limit is 5mph.
Situational Awareness: We cannot
cover ever eventuality. Things happen quickly on
track and you must be attuned to your
surroundings and prepared to react appropriately.
Keep your wits about you and pay attention to
what others on the track are doing.
Passengers: We
highly encourage you to take passengers on the track if
that is your desire. All passengers must be at least 12
years of age, helmeted, properly dressed and properly
restrained within the vehicle. Ensure that passengers
keep their arms inside the car at all times.
Observers: There
is a grand stand at the track as well as a fairly large
parking area. If you are there simply to observe the
track day or commune with other MR2 owners, please remain
behind the fence separating the track area from the
parking area. Do not enter the pits unless you have
business to conduct there - it is not a gathering place.
Should you desire to film the track event or witness it
from close-up, you must have a spotter with you and your
presence inside the track fence must be approved by the
Track Coordinator or one of his assistants.
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