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 Sunday, 10 July 2016
 Zwartkops Track

It’s time to suit up, strap in and fire up your engines!  Our second Bridgestone Track and Race Day for 2016 is almost here and we are back at the ever popular Zwartkops Raceway!  

Bridgestone Track Challenge Championship

This is what you used to know as the Time Trial Championship, and the only thing that has changed is the name. This is open to all drivers from novices to professionals. You can use your road car or a track car- the classes cater for all types.  

There will be 3 separate sessions split by track times.  Overtaking in corners is NOT ALLOWED, contact is prohibited.  Race prepared cars are welcome but you are reminded that overtaking in corners is NOT ALLOWED.

We will have 4 Porsche Time Trial Classes being A, B, C and D (Fastest to slowest)

Classes to be finalised on the day.

DATE:    SUNDAY 10 July 2016

VENUE: ZWARTKOPS RACEWAY

Entry fees:  Time Trials R950 / Track School only R600 / Track School and Time Trials R1100

(BMW Car Club Gauteng Membership is required (PORSCHE CLUB MEMBERS use “PORSCHE” as your membership number when entering).

BRIDGESTONE HOT LAPS: R100 for 2 Laps

REGISTRATION:  CLICK HERE TO  REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE TRACK DAY. ENTRIES CLOSE ON 8TH JULY. Late entries will attract a R200 penalty.

EVENT ORGANISERS: Colin van Son (082 561 3000 or Colin@BMWCarClub.co.za) or Manny Ribeiro (082 578 5217 or Manny@BMWCarClub.co.za (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.")

Provisional Program for Sunday 10th July 

Activity and Times:

Scrutineering in pit lane - 07:30 - 08:40

Registration in race control room upstairs - 07:45 - 08:40

Drivers briefing in Training Centre - 08:40 - 08:55

Time Trial sessions (15 minute rotations between sessions) - 09:00 - 12:30

Lunch Break -     12:30 - 13:00

Time Trial sessions (15 minute rotations between sessions) - 13:00 - 15:00

Open track - 15:00 - 16:30

Prize giving in Training Centre - 17:00

BRIDGESTONE SCHOOL
Together with BMW Driving Experience (formerly BMW Driver Training) this is feature for novices and first time drivers. Please note if this is your first time on a race track with us this is mandatory before you can continue with your Time Trial sessions.

The Track School involves a small amount of theory with practical instruction in a BMW Driver Training vehicle. Once the instructor is satisfied with your competency to drive on track and adhere to the correct etiquette, you will be given your certificate and allowed to partake in the time trials. 

This is also a great introduction to our track days if you are not quite ready to get on the track on your own in your own car. Please note though that space is limited and preference will be given to members who have booked for both the Track School and Time Trial Sessions. Helmets are also available for hire at R200 for the day. An MSA licence is mandatory if you are taking part in the Track School and Time Trials. If you are just taking part in the Track School, a licence is not necessary but you will be required to sign an indemnity. 

BRIDGESTONE HOT LAPS
The fee is R100 for 2 laps with a professional driver and will run from 10:45 onward in sessions 2 and down. Long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes are required for these; the minimum age for passengers is 12. Helmets will be provided for passengers. 

TIME TRIAL TRACK SESSION
Cars will be grouped in 3 separate Time Trial track sessions based on vehicle performance and in most cases driver skill. A session board at the pit exit will indicate the currently running session and the marshals will not let you out if you go out in the incorrect session. You will have your session number on the top right of your windscreen, above the driver’s head.

Cars are set off from the pit exit in 3 second intervals to ensure that you have a clean run and to ensure safety.

No overtaking through corners in all sessions!

Please do not dive bomb or hassle the BMW Driver Training and Bridgestone hot lap cars as they will be full of passengers.

Times are a guideline only. Incidents on track may cause delays.

Time trial sessions will follow in the same number sequence at which they stop before lunch. In other words if session 1 is the last group before the track is closed for lunch, session 2 is the next group that will go out.

 

TRACK DAy INSURANCE
BMW CCG Approved Partners Les Michaelis Insurance Consultants cc (FSP 26690) offer insurance for Time Trial participants. 

Please contact Brett Michaelis directly for more information and the terms and conditions at the details below:

Tel: 011 450 1924

Cell: 083 233 3754

Email: brett@lesmichaelis.co.za 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
*  You must be a paid up and valid member of either the Porsche Club or BMW club in order to participate,  or else an additional R200 fee is payable. 

*  Porsche Club Members - must use “PORSCHE” as their membership number when entering.

·  MSA Club Licence. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MSA LICENCE CARD WITH YOU TO THE REGISTRATION DESK. NO LICENCE = NO DRIVE!!!

·  If you are having issues in obtaining an MSA licence, please contact the organiser.

·  Track worthy vehicle to pass through scrutineering.

·  Crash helmet, long sleeved shirt, long pants, closed shoes and gloves must be worn.

·  No alcohol, small kids or pets

·  NB: It is against MSA Rules and Regulations to drive another vehicle that you are not registered in or to allow other drivers to drive your vehicle. If you intend doing this then the additional driver needs to be registered to drive your vehicle prior to the start of the event.