17 Jul 2020
MGCC Tyne-Tees Centre, supported by MGs on Track have arranged a Track Day at Croft Circuit on Friday 17th July 2020. This will comprise of 3 x 20 minute sessions each hour with a maximum of 10 cars on track. The event is limited to a maximum of 30 cars on the day. This is an ideal opportunity for first time and novice Track Day drivers to experience this wonderful circuit, with sessions arranged according to driver experience and the cars being driven. Experienced ARDS Instructors are available to offer tuition during the day, on this superb race circuit that is a favourite for so many drivers. Open to all MGCC members, including those who may have done a track day before. Croft is one of the best kept secrets in British motorsport, with super fast sections that make it a challenging and enjoyable circuit. The circuit has recently been beset with noise issues, however there are a number of events allowed each year so if you get a chance to visit, don't hesitate as it's well worth a trip. Details about the day We will e-mail an event guide with final instructions during the week before the event, please read it carefully when it arrives. This event guide will also be posted in the Forum under the relevant thread. Helmet hire Croft are generously supplying helmets free of charge. Please would you add these to your booking at the same time as you book your place so that we know if we have enough or need to source more. Helmets are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Instruction We encourage all drivers to take the opportunity of instruction with our Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS) Grade A qualified instructors. We strongly advise all levels of experience to take advantage of these, but it is especially beneficial for first time and novice drivers. Please book and pay at the same time you book your track day place. Please note we are unable to provide more than two instruction sessions per car. Any additional booked will be cancelled. Second Drivers You can book to bring along a second driver but we can only allow one additional driver per car. The second driver must sit as passenger during the sighting laps and then perform his own sighting laps at a lower speed during his first session on track.If your second driver's experience is significantly different from your own please email the event manager below. Four key items worth mentioning before you book Cars must be roadworthy and comply with current MOT legislation. You must bring your FULL driving license to the sign-on, or you may not be allowed on track. All persons going on track must wear a suitable crash helmet of recognised manufacture and have arms and legs covered.
MGCC Tyne-Tees Centre, supported by MGs on Track have arranged a Track Day at Croft Circuit on Friday 17th July 2020. This will comprise of 3 x 20 minute sessions each hour with a maximum of 10 cars on track. The event is limited to a maximum of 30 cars on the day.
This is an ideal opportunity for first time and novice Track Day drivers to experience this wonderful circuit, with sessions arranged according to driver experience and the cars being driven. Experienced ARDS Instructors are available to offer tuition during the day, on this superb race circuit that is a favourite for so many drivers. Open to all MGCC members, including those who may have done a track day before.
Croft is one of the best kept secrets in British motorsport, with super fast sections that make it a challenging and enjoyable circuit. The circuit has recently been beset with noise issues, however there are a number of events allowed each year so if you get a chance to visit, don't hesitate as it's well worth a trip.
Four key items worth mentioning before you book
Instruction
We encourage all drivers to take the opportunity of instruction with our Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS) Grade A qualified instructors. We strongly advise all levels of experience to take advantage of this. Please note we are unable to provide more than two instruction sessions per car. Any additional booked will have to be cancelled. We regret that instruction is not available in cars which are not fitted with seatbelts.
Coaching
MGoT is pleased to offer an opportunity to develop specific areas of your driving skills to increase your track day enjoyment. Before you spend any more cash on improvements to your car consider this. MGoT will now offer drivers, dedicated, one-on-one coaching with an ARDS instructor for your entire afternoon track time. Places are very limited and the cost is an unbelievable £50! Book and pay at the same time you book your place by selecting the coaching option.
Helmet Hire
We have helmets available to hire on a first come, first served basis and these can be booked online at the same time as you book your place.
Second Drivers
You can book to bring along a second driver but we can only allow one additional driver per car. The second driver must sit as passenger during the sighting laps and then perform their own sighting laps at a lower speed during their first session on track. If your second driver's experience is significantly different to your own, please discuss this with our event manager.
Passengers
Passengers are free, bring as many as you like but only one in a car at a time. Please either enter their names when you book or email the event manager to let them know.
Details about the day
We will email an event guide with final instructions about a week before the event. Please read it carefully when it arrives. The event guide will also be posted in the forum. This day is open to MGs and compatible marques. Please contact the Event Manager listed at the top of this page to ensure your non-MG is considered compatible. We reserve the right to cancel non compatibles.
Cars must be road legal and comply with current MoT legislation where appropriate (or be of MoT standard for race and track-only cars). Drivers must bring their FULL driving licence to sign-on. Failure to do this may mean you will not be allowed on track.
Booking is only through this website
You need to be logged into the website to see the "Book Me" button. Use this to make a secure, online payment to guarantee your place and extras. Debit and Credit Cards are the only form of payment methods we are able to accept.
The MGCC member price will only be given if you have entered your membership number in your website profile HERE BEFORE booking your place. We cannot give retrospective refunds for this.
At our discretion, we will occasionally take bookings from MGoT members who have compatible cars other than MGs. Anyone wanting to book a non-MG should CONTACT US by phone or email. The online booking system is reserved for MGs or Rovers only.