Dear all,
RAF Marham has kindly invited CA members to take part in the next Charity Track Day weekend there, which will take place on 1st and 2nd September 2007. It will use the same event format as recently - no bikes, bags of track time and a jolly good time on a challenging track (which will differ from the last layout to give some variety), all at a very reasonable price, with all proceeds going to Station Charities.
Due to the popularity of the Marham events, spaces have been allocated in advance to those forums that have participated in the past - beyond that, the event needs no further advertising and will be fully subscribed - indeed, I have been asked to mention that it should not be published anywhere else, as the 12 forums invited will fill the event. Based on past numbers attending from CA, the forum has been allocated 10 places on each day for participating cars. I will coordinate the entrants from CA and will allocate on a first come, first served basis. I need to provide RAF Marham with a final list by 20 July to enable details to be checked.
The track uses a combination of the airfield's main runway and taxiways resulting in a track that is around 4 miles long consisting of wide, smooth tarmac and concrete with lots of safe run offs – There will be approx 1 mile of the main runway in use with many sweeping curves and chicanes along the taxiways. The event will run from around 9am to 4pm on both days, split into 30-minute sessions. All the necessary facilities, such as toilets, catering, drinks, marshalling, medical and fire cover to support the event will be on hand, and RAF Marham’s gliding club will be operating for air experience flights.
You will need a helmet, normal seat belts as a minimum, and a fire extinguisher that will need to be secured in the car (that doesn't mean a plumbed in system). Race suits are not needed, but the wearing of natural fibre clothing with arms and legs fully covered is recommended. Cars must be road legal with a current MOT or, if a race vehicle, licensed for a current MSA series. Note there are no noise restrictions. Sharing the driving of a car is OK (i.e. alternating drivers between sessions) and drivers are allowed to carry one passenger, but they must also comply with regard to helmet, clothing etc and be over 16 years of age. The entry fee is per car entered, not per driver but all drivers and passengers will need to sign a disclaimer. Spectating is not possibile, although other individuals may come to assist someone who is driving - the reason for this is quite simple - the event insurance premiums and Health & Safety requirements go through the roof astronomically otherwise, so by restricting it to participants and assistants, it makes the event manageable, safer, more relaxed and enjoyable and importantly keeps the cost down to you.
The nature of the track surface means that stones can be an issue if you drive directly behind the car in front, particularly along the main straights; if you’re worried about this, then it is advisable to fit bonnet protection or drive accordingly (by not sitting behind people!). The atmosphere and event is very relaxed and enjoyable. The price is £60 per day or £100 for the weekend, with every penny going to charity. No overnight accommodation is avaialble at RAF Marham itself, but there are plenty of hotels, B&Bs and a decent camp site nearby
If you are interested, then get your name down early and send me a PM with the details that are listed below - they will be held in the strictest of confidence, and please, please, remember that I need the Name address, tel no, date and place of birth, of everyone coming with you as well as yourself!
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Name
Address
Tel No.
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Passport No. (if possible)
Car make and model (and of any towing vehicle if you are trailering your car to the event)
Car registration
Sat/Sun or both
Once I have the list of who is going and I have sent it to Marham, the event information (including how to pay) will be sent out. Payment should be made before the event.
RAF Marham is a front line operational air base and as such, operational commitments on that weekend could lead to the Track day being cancelled. However, this is very unlikely but prior notice will be given and any money paid in advance would be fully reimbursed.
Remember, all the money raised goes to very worthwhile RAF and local charities supported by RAF Marham, all the best for now,
MG Mark
