Practice Events - St Day - 12 July

We have more exciting news for the Autospeed family.  Hot on the heels of the Practice Events at Smeatharpe over the weekend of Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2020, we are now going ahead with a Practice Event at the United Downs Raceway, St Day on Sunday 12 July 2020.

In very much the same way as at Smeatharpe, the planning for the Practice Events has involved a large amount of work behind the scenes.  Autospeed will adhere to the government guidelines regarding Covid-19 and its effect on ‘The Visitor Economy’ – this document has been absolutely key to us making the decision to proceed with the Practice Events.  Our next step has been to secure approval from the Environmental Health department of the Local Authority, and we are extremely pleased with the support that they have offered, and also from Visit Britain.

Timings & Formulas
The Practice Event will be one session.  We are faced with operating in challenging times, and it is essential that everyone understands this, and co-operates.

Sunday 12 July
Drivers will be permitted entry to the pit area from 11.00am.  The first cars on track will be from 11.30am.  The session will end at 3.30pm.  All drivers will be expected to have vacated the pit area by 4.00pm.
The Practice Event will be open to BriSCA F2 Stock Cars, Ministox, Saloon Stock Cars, BriSCA Micro F2s, Stock Rods and Bangers (all classes – Rookies, Back 2 Basics, Nationals).
There will be no practice availability for Ninja Karts as the circuit is not compatible.

Cost
Entrance fees must be paid in advance.  There is categorically no facility to pay on arrival.  One of the conditions for staging the Practice Events is that Autospeed must have a register of all persons attending – hence the requirement to pay entry fees in advance.
The price for practice will be £40 per driver, which is the minimum level set by the ORCi for tarmac circuits.
Please note that car sharing is NOT permitted.
There will be limited availability for spectators.  The price for spectators is £10 per person and £5 per child.  Nobody is forcing spectators to attend, and if you feel this cost is too high, we fully understand.  However, whilst Autospeed want everyone in attendance to enjoy their visit to St Day, it must be remembered that this is a business; one that has not been able to trade for more than three months.  For Autospeed to go to the trouble of staging the Practice Events, they have to be on a sound business footing.  Again, we ask everyone involved to understand and respect that.

Booking Information
It is essential that all bookings are made and paid for in advance.
Bookings must be confirmed by 5.00pm on Friday 10 July 2020.
Drivers booking will also need to name the one person who is attending with them as their mechanic.  Beyond Driver Plus One, other persons attending with the Driver must book and pay in advance for a Spectator entry for Sunday.
To make a booking please use the Digi Tickets system.
Drivers - click here to book.
Spectators/Other Crew Members - click here to book.

Attendance & PPE
For this Practice Event, it will be strictly Driver + 1 mechanic.
Additionally, there will be limited availability for spectators, and other crew members.
All personnel (drivers, mechanics and spectators) will be responsible for the supply of their own racing PPE as normal plus a face mask and disposable hygienic gloves, the wearing of which will be at the discretion of the individual.

Arrival, Wrist Bands & Pit Parking
On arrival at St Day, drivers will be required to queue ahead of the pit gate entrance being opened.  Before entering the Pit Area, EVERY PERSON will be issued with a colour co-ordinated wrist band (one colour for the Driver, and a separate colour for the Mechanic/Spectators).
Once the wrist bands have been issued, and the transporter has been invited in the pit area, there will be a request to park in such a way that social distancing can be maintained.

Social Distancing
Maintain a minimum of 2m social distancing.  Where it is not possible to stay 2m apart, people should keep a distance of "one metre plus" - this means staying one metre apart, while observing precautions to reduce the risk of transmission.

Toilets
Toilets will be provided but social distancing must be maintained whilst queuing to use the facilities.