BTCC Friday test days

Guinness2702 · 2 Mar 2009, 08:29 (Ref:2407172)

So, my week snowboarding, and couple of days off for the GP are no longer requried, and since I now have holiday to spare, I quite fancy the idea of going to some of the BTCC weekends I'm doing a day early and watching &/or getting involved in Friday testing.

Can anybody advise me on what's involved? Will I be able to get in on my standard tickets (e.g. on a Thursday night or early on Friday)? Do they need marshals for test days? Who do I speak to about volunteering?

Col_Rugby · 2 Mar 2009, 11:05 (Ref:2407273)

I spoke with someone last year about this, just in general coversation, & was told that it's the circuit staff that cover the Fridays on BTCC weekends. I think it's along the same lines as WSR last year which was covered by Silverstones circuit staff.

If I was you I'd drop Becki at BARC an e-mail & ask the question.

Let us know the answer the please mate.

Col

Stack · 2 Mar 2009, 15:23 (Ref:2407416)

Yep circuit staff usually do test days but if you are marshalling the event anyway I see no problem with just going to watch, especially if you are camping over.

kipper · 2 Mar 2009, 17:34 (Ref:2407490)

I've been to few meetings a day early (although not BTCC) and whilst I've not marshalled, its never been a problem to do a bit of spectating. I personally quite enjoy it, particularly if its a circuit I don't go to much.

I would suggest that you contact the circuit before you travel to a) ascertain that you can gain admittance and b) to check that testing is taking place. The reason I add the second point is that at one or two circuits (such as Thruxton), I don't think testing takes place on the Friday.

gachjoel · 2 Mar 2009, 18:54 (Ref:2407523)

I thought the reason to why BTCC get long free practice sessions on the weekend is because they are not allowed to test on the friday,unless its changed over the last 2 seasons,thats the way it has been

ChrisA · 2 Mar 2009, 19:12 (Ref:2407531)

I think you're right Gary, BTCC do not test on Fridays. Usually the support races have free practice on that day.

Mark Mitchell · 3 Mar 2009, 20:25 (Ref:2408376)

Also bear in mind that if you do get to marshal (Paid or otherwise) it's not an MSA sanctioned "Event" and as such you wouldn't be covered by their insurance (Or that of the BMMC if a member)

Norbert · 3 Mar 2009, 21:20 (Ref:2408433)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Also bear in mind that if you do get to marshal (Paid or otherwise) it's not an MSA sanctioned "Event" and as such you wouldn't be covered by their insurance (Or that of the BMMC if a member)

BMMC insurance will cover you for all 'organised' motor sport events, not just MSA affiliated, provided you register your attendance with your regional competition secretary beforehand.

Mark Mitchell · 3 Mar 2009, 21:47 (Ref:2408449)

You call the BTCC Organised? LOL

Norbert · 4 Mar 2009, 09:18 (Ref:2408681)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

You call the BTCC Organised? LOL

That is one word for it!

Ty Nicholson · 4 Mar 2009, 10:52 (Ref:2408736)

I have covered the Friday support races test day @ Knockhill both as a paid (by KRC) marshal and more latterly as part of SMMC Rescue unit crew who are hired for the day by Knockhill Race Circuit. Not the MSA, BTCC or the support race championships, but KRC. Even when BTCC tested on a Friday (can you remember when they tested on Thursaday as well?) it was in a private organisation capacity, not an MSA organised event. That's why I sign on as Knockhill Staff for the test day to ensure I am covered by the Staff and Contractors Insurance Policy.

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