OcUK Curborough Sprint Circuit - Thursday 27th September 2018

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Howdy,

I have confirmed the booking for Thursday 27th September 2018. This was the only booking I could get that I thought would work, so apologies for those it is not convenient for!

The cost of hire is now £750 for the full day. This works out to £50 if we get 15 runners. Still a bargain.

To show commitment and help prevent no shows which would cost us all more monies, I would like to have full payments of £50 sent to me via whatever means you're comfortable with. Please trust me your email address for details.

Please can all deposits be paid by Monday 3rd September - after this time if you have not paid the spaces will go to first come first served.

So, lets get on with the runners below:
  1. @Micloi - Fiat Abarth - DEPOSIT PAID
  2. @Frozennova - Turbo MX5 - DEPOSIT PAID
  3. @scaza - MX5 - DEPOSIT PAID
  4. @Gibbo - Jag or M3 - DEPOSIT PAID
  5. @Rybo89 - Impreza WRX STi - DEPOSIT PAID
  6. @S550mac - M3/Mustang - DEPOSIT PAID
  7. @moojuicepez - WRX STi - DEPOSIT PAID
  8. @agw_01 - Impreza WRX STi - DEPOSIT PAID
  9. @TomO - C63 / M3 - DEPOSIT PAID
  10. @LEUVEN - M3 V8 - DEPOSIT PAID
  11. @Clarkey - DK S15 - DEPOSIT PAID
  12. @paradigm - TT / MX5 - DEPOSIT PAID
  13. @scaza bro - Mazda 2 Sport - DEPOSIT PAID
  14. @Warranty_V0id - Audi TT-RS - DEPOSIT PAID
  15. @Probs - JDM Legacy GT - - DEPOSIT PAID



Reserves:
  1. @Micloi Friend
  2. @Phil W - Impreza WRX STi
  3. @nicRob - Fiat Coupe / MX5
  4. @Invertigo - BMW Z4
  5. @S550mac - Whipple 'Stang

Running Order:

At the start of the day we will begin with 5 minute slots to just familiarise yourself with the track layout and to get as many people through the track as possible.

After the first of the 5 minute slots are complete we'll move to 7 minute slots which means 2 hours between runs. If this is deemed too short or too long we'll adjust. I've often found people wanting more than getting their fill after 5 minutes due to the size and nature of the circuit.

I will require people to help out with ensuring that people are ready to get on and off the circuit at their allotted time. I'll ensure to have some lists printed for people to go by.

Obviously if there are any issues this is completely up for discussion.

  1. @Probs - JDM Legacy GT
  2. @scaza - MX5
  3. @paradigm - TT/MX5
  4. @agw_01 - Impreza WRX STi
  5. @Clarkey - DK S15
  6. @scaza bro - Mazda 2
  7. @Micloi - Fiat Abarth
  8. @Frozennova - MX5
  9. @Warranty_V0id - TTRS
  10. @S550mac - M3/Mustang
  11. @TomO - C63/M3
  12. @moojuicepez - RX8
  13. @Rybo89 - Impreza WRX STi
  14. @LEUVEN - M3
  15. @Gibbo - Clio/M3/SVR

Spectators:
  1. @WoodyUK
  2. @Housey
  3. @ScoobyDoo69
Track layout below:

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Videos of Curborough below:


Thanks in advance!

Official Rules (might be outdated but these are the ones I have)

Summary:

  • All participants need to sign the indemnity form which I will bring around
  • Cars allowed on track only between 10am and 5pm
  • No more than one car at a time on track driven at speed
Official Extract:

SHENSTONE & DISTRICT CAR CLUB LTD

CURBOROUGH SPRINT COURSE

ABBREVIATED HIRING RULES - PRIVATE HIRE

1. Private hire means use of the sprint course hard surface only for testing and driving, not for any organised competition with declared results. The time of hire is negotiable, but will normally be booked for 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm for half-day sessions. Access to site is permitted before your session but no actual running on the course must take place before 10am or after 5pm.

2. Spectators other than associated personnel are not permitted and the main gate must be kept closed.

3. No more than one car at a time is to be driven at speed on the track. A maximum of 5 cars per session is permitted for full course testing and a maximum of 15 cars per day for top loop track days. ALL DRIVERS MUST SIGN THE INDEMNITY, which must be returned to the course secretary after the hire. Note the Road Traffic Act still applies to drivers as this is not an authorised event under it.

4. CARS MUST BE SILENCED (to MSA regulations) and noise must be kept to a minimum, especially in the region of the start.

5.The tarmac loop at the sprint course start must not be used at speed, OR as a base for transporters or service vehicles, i.e. only personnel & equipment connected with starts must be in that area. It is suggested that the normal paddock or ambulance slot is used as a base for access to the track, and one vehicle at a time travels down to the start SLOWLY then returns to paddock after crossing the finish line.

6.If continuous running required (e.g. for running in a competition car) use the top loop of the circuit only, i.e. turn right after crossing the finish line when running clockwise. When using the course for a 15 car track day it is suggested that the track is accessed at the flagpole, and the area between the paddock and the sprint course start is coned off.

THE COURSE MUST NOT BE USED FOR “DRIFTING”.

7. Course markers. These are located on the line between paddock & start, and at the start of the "rumble strips". They screw into "cat's eye" sockets and should be left in place when you leave.

8. All buildings must be locked after use. The site must be left clean and tidy. Any damage must be reported immediately to the Course Secretary.

9. SAFETY & MEDICAL; Hirers are responsible for fire, emergency and medical equipment and are recommended to organise qualified medical personnel to be in attendance. Note a telephone is not available on site.

10. INSURANCE.

Hire for non-MSA permit activities carries public liability insurance which covers Shenstone & District Car Club and the Landowner for a minimum limit of indemnity of £5,000,000 any one accident, and indemnity in respect of their legal liability to third parties arising from the hire. The charge for this is included in the fee payable for each hiring session. IMPORTANT - the liability that might be incurred by drivers carrying passengers whilst testing at speed is not normally covered by insurance and drivers should be made aware of this fact, however carrying passengers in road cars may be covered by normal car policies. SDCC and the Landowners do not recommend the carrying of passengers and will accept no responsibility for it taking place.

12. CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITY.

In order to maintain insurance cover when the SDCC policy is in effect, we are required to appoint a representative (normally the main hirer) who must be present ALL THE TIME THE COURSE IS BEING DRIVEN ON AT SPEED. Such person will be responsible to SDCC for ensuring compliance with these rules.

The above is an extract of the full hiring rules, which are available on request.
 
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I used to frequent Curborough a long time ago. This thread actually warmed my heart that the track is still going. There was an attempt to have it closed because a developer built housing nearby and the new homeowners were not happy about the noise (why buy a house near a race-track if you don't want noise)

Looking at the rules it does seem they're forcing clockwise use which is a shame as anti-clockwise is a good run, you get higher top speeds turning left out of Flagpole upto Fradley as it's a less agressive turn therefore don't need to brake hard to make the turn. That said, the last time I was there, there was a decent sized ditch on the outside of flagpole, which when running A/C-wise was a little hairy leaving the corner.

Sadly I cannot make it through work but also I doubt a 2 ton diesel estate is suitable for track-running.
 
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Sadly I cannot make it through work but also I doubt a 2 ton diesel estate is suitable for track-running.

Rubbish, 2 tonne diesel is the sweet spot, an estate would be ever better I suspect. :D


Put me down as attending, work commitments allowing.
 
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*** CAUTION - SOPPY POST AHEAD ***

I used to frequent Curborough a long time ago. This thread actually warmed my heart that the track is still going. There was an attempt to have it closed because a developer built housing nearby and the new homeowners were not happy about the noise (why buy a house near a race-track if you don't want noise)

Looking at the rules it does seem they're forcing clockwise use which is a shame as anti-clockwise is a good run, you get higher top speeds turning left out of Flagpole upto Fradley as it's a less agressive turn therefore don't need to brake hard to make the turn. That said, the last time I was there, there was a decent sized ditch on the outside of flagpole, which when running A/C-wise was a little hairy leaving the corner.

Sadly I cannot make it through work but also I doubt a 2 ton diesel estate is suitable for track-running.

We always have a great time. Maybe you can try and get the day off work and go for some laps in other people's cars for the memories? :D
 
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*** CAUTION - SOPPY POST AHEAD ***

I used to frequent Curborough a long time ago. This thread actually warmed my heart that the track is still going. There was an attempt to have it closed because a developer built housing nearby and the new homeowners were not happy about the noise (why buy a house near a race-track if you don't want noise)

Looking at the rules it does seem they're forcing clockwise use which is a shame as anti-clockwise is a good run, you get higher top speeds turning left out of Flagpole upto Fradley as it's a less agressive turn therefore don't need to brake hard to make the turn. That said, the last time I was there, there was a decent sized ditch on the outside of flagpole, which when running A/C-wise was a little hairy leaving the corner.

Sadly I cannot make it through work but also I doubt a 2 ton diesel estate is suitable for track-running.

You can still use it in an anti-clockwise layout, it's just in our case for continuous running you can't use the lower half sprint start line as part of the course
 
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