Auto Italia, Brooklands 2017

[Contigo]

I will be emailing Phil about these new rules and charges (helmet for a parade lap lol and also a charge for us to show our cars is frankly ridiculous).

 

[MrPea]

I will be emailing Phil about these new rules and charges (helmet for a parade lap lol and also a charge for us to show our cars is frankly ridiculous).

Hmm, that does sound silly. Other events give clubs a discount to display as it makes the event better for the organisers.

 

[GeoffCapes]

I will be emailing Phil about these new rules and charges (helmet for a parade lap lol and also a charge for us to show our cars is frankly ridiculous).

The parade lap will be very quiet then.

Another reason why the event at Brands Hatch will be better.

 

[MrMickS]

I'll not be doing the parade lap if helmets and needed. It would be a very expensive do. Perhaps this is a consequence of the Lambo that lost it last year.


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[conaero]

Nope I am very annoyed that they are charging for the parade lap too and I know the rest of the mods are too.

To charge us to put on a show for the public is frankly ridiculous.

Myself and the rest of the mods are not going to be partaking in the activity.

 

[rockits]

I agree. How can they charge people to take their cars, use their time and put on a show for the paying public? There is no show if there are no cars.

We pay for our admission the same as the public. If anything we should get a free admission. Why would the public go to a show without any owners cars? There wouldnt be many cars left.

 

[Contigo]

I've mailed Phil and expressed our concerns and he said I am confusing the events. I think the words which Adam posted are very clear. I'm out if that's the case, will stick to Festival Italia which was a resounding success in its inaugural year.

 

[GeoffCapes]

I've mailed Phil and expressed our concerns and he said I am confusing the events. I think the words which Adam posted are very clear. I'm out if that's the case, will stick to Festival Italia which was a resounding success in its inaugural year.

Spot on Phil.

Mind you isn't Festival Italia run by Auto Italia? They may do the same thing there? Shame if they do. They'll kill the event before it's got established.

 

[StuartW]

That is ridiculous, I can see a change of heart coming as there will be many, many no shows if the fee remains. That hour on the track is a big draw for the public and they will expect the same level of attendance as previous years I'm sure

 

[lisknik]

I can see the helmets is probably a health and safety issue to do with insurance, I know Castle Combe have had to make a lot of little changes due to that over the lat couple of years. Plus me working in the transport area H & S and PPE red tape is getting a tad on the stupid side.

 

[Contigo]

Ok gents here are the revised plans

Auto Italia Driving Experience
Longcross April 28th

The popular driving experience for owners of selected Italian cars will return to the private Longcross test facility (and Auto Italia’s photo location) on Friday April 28th. The traditional Brooklands Italian Car Day will be held on Saturday April 29th. With the events being held over consecutive days Italian car owners have the opportunity to take in two neighbouring venues.

The Longcross driving experience is not a conventional track day that places stress on both cars and drivers but an opportunity for owners to demonstrate their skills. The 2-mile circuit includes fast straights, banked corners and a hill in the ‘forest’ section. The demanding nature of the course requires the use of pace cars to control the groups of cars. Numbers will be limited so drivers will have plenty of laps.

Because the venue is not open to the public attendance needs to be pre-booked. In the first instance Italian car owners should apply to the organisers with registration details of the car they wish to enter.

Subject to entry acceptance the cost will be £150 per car plus a three course Italian buffet lunch at £25. The fee for nominated additional drivers is £50 including lunch. Lunch for drivers' passengers or guests is £25 per person.

Owners of pre-booked Italian cars are invited to join the paddock display and space will be set aside for clubs. There will be a track parade for all cars during the lunch break. The cost is £20 per car. On site catering will be available.

Closing date for all applications is April 18th. For entries contact mail@philwardevents.com

Brooklands Museum ‘Italian Car Day’
April 29th

The Italian Car Day has become established as the UK’s premier event for owners and admirers of Italian cars, with record attendances in 2016. The event provides visitors with the opportunity to see and hear Italian cars being demonstrated on the circuit at the adjacent Mercedes-Benz World and the demanding hillclimb. Visitors arriving in any Italian car, be it a Fiat or a Ferrari, will have the opportunity to park in the areas set aside for the appropriate marques, car clubs and register displays.

Applications are invited for an opportunity for selected interesting cars to take part in the track demonstration and the hill climb. For information contact: mail@philwardevents.com

Please note that owners of cars and their passengers selected to run on the track at Mercedes-Benz World will be required to wear crash helmets.

Brooklands Ticket information
Adults: £13 advance, £16 on the day
Seniors: £12 advance, £15 on the day
Children: (aged 5-16 inclusive) £6 advance, £7 on the day
Family: £35 advance, £40 on the day
Under 5s free
Advance ticket sales: www.brooklandsmuseum.com

 

[GeoffCapes]

Better. But no cigar.

Do drivers at Longcross need helmets? Because if not, it make a mockery of Brooklands as you'll go much faster at Longcross.

 

[Contigo]

Crash Helmets for both Geoff.

 

[conaero]

So do I read this right, its only crash helmets now for the parade and no charge?

If so, I am back in again.

 

[GeoffCapes]

Been thinking of getting a helmet anyway.

What's sort of regulations approval are worth getting? As per the link.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets

 

[Contigo]

So do I read this right, its only crash helmets now for the parade and no charge?

If so, I am back in again.

Correct, no charge for parade lap but anyone wanting to parade will need to mail Phil Ward. Note there is a price reduction on the Longcross day.

 

[Contigo]

Been thinking of getting a helmet anyway.

What's sort of regulations approval are worth getting? As per the link.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/helmets

No point in getting an FIA approved on for track days

I bought this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SC607-OMP...hash=item4b011018f5:m:meOBRea8Oi__7c717H0zCOw

 

[Ebenezer]

Still says

"Owners of pre-booked Italian cars are invited to join the paddock display and space will be set aside for clubs. There will be a track parade for all cars during the lunch break. The cost is £20 per car. On site catering will be available.
What am I missing?
Eb

 

[MrMickS]

Still says

"Owners of pre-booked Italian cars are invited to join the paddock display and space will be set aside for clubs. There will be a track parade for all cars during the lunch break. The cost is £20 per car. On site catering will be available.
What am I missing?
Eb

That's for Longcross not Brooklands.


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[conaero]

Just go buy a scooter helmet they are like £20 and are fine for track days.

We have Helmet City over the way if anybody wants one picked up.

You only need full face for open cockpit racing/karting

http://www.helmetcity.co.uk/categories/Helmets/Open-Face/Viper-Open-Face/

£19 delivered:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Open-Face...790056?hash=item3d2b0590a8:g:Bf8AAOSwx2dYJdno