Donington Park

06 Oct 2014


Opens 06 Sep

Event Manager

john dignan

Your chance to visit this fantastic Midlands circuit with the famous Craner Curves. We hopeto see 75 MGs of various models having safe fun on track. We expect each car to have 2 hr 20 min of track time during the dayassuming no stoppages. This is a three session per hour day with 7sessions each of 20 mins. There will be plenty of space on track,running 25 cars on the two mile circuit will give each car about 140yards separation without bunching. 
 
First Timers
This track day will also have a special 'First-Timer' offer! Weappreciate that your first time on track can appear to be a littledaunting so we are running one of the sessions especially forfirst-timers or inexperienced track drivers; offering extra support:-
  •     an instructor will give special, first-timer, group classroombriefings during the day to provide guidance on the circuit and trackdriving.
  •     experienced drivers will offer a buddy system. You will beallocated a buddy who will help you learn the ropes - from sign-on tothe end of the day.
Additionally we'd encourage you to book a personal instruction session when you make your booking.InstructionWe encourage all drivers to take the opportunity of instruction with our Association of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS) Grade A qualifiedinstructors. We strongly advise all levels of experience to takeadvantage of these, but it is especially beneficial for first time andnovice drivers. Book and pay at the same time you book your place.Please note we are unable to provide more than two instruction sessions percar. Any additional booked will be cancelled.
Second DriversYou can book to bring along a second driver but we can only allow oneadditional driver per car. The second driver must sit as passengerduring the sighting laps and then perform his own sighting laps at alower 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. Helmet hireWe have a small number of helmets available to hire on a first come,first served basis and these can be booked online at the same time asyou book your place.BookingPlease remember to add your MG Car Club membership number to yourwebsite profile before booking to get the reduced MGCC price. Pleasealso ensure that the car you intend bringing is in the list of cars inyour pit lane forum profile (User CP).You need to be logged in to the website to see the 'Book and Pay'button (NOTE: button not visible after event is fully booked). Use this to make an online payment and secure your place. Debitor credit cards are the only payment methods that we are able to accept. Please note that payment by credit card incurs a 2.5% surcharge. Wecannot afford to absorb the charges that the card processing companiesmake.Details about the dayWe will e-mail an event guide with final instructions during the weekbefore the event, please read it carefully when it arrives. This eventguide will also be posted in the Forum under the Donington Park thread.Two key items worth mentioning before you book are:You must bring your FULL driving license to the sign-on - that's theplastic card AND the paper version, 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. Any questions regarding this event or bookings please contact the event manager John Dignan at JohnD@MGs-on-Track.co.uk   


 

More information about:
• Instruction
• Coaching
• Helmet Hire
• Second Drivers
• Passengers
• Details about the day
• Booking
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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.

 


Hotels:
Name 
Premier Inn, East Midlands AirportView
Travelodge NottinghamView
Those staying in a hotel the night before one of our track days can enjoy a social evening with other members of MG's on Track. Arrangements are made on our forum.
For booking issues please contact:
bookingissues@mgs-on-track.com

For general booking enquiries please contact:
JohnD@mgs-on-track.com


Event Prices:
Car + Driver£170.00
MGCC Members£160.00
Additional Driver£16.00
Passenger£0.00
Extras Prices:
Helmet XL£10.00
Helmet L£10.00
Helmet M£10.00
Helmet S£10.00
Instruction£13.00
More Event Details: click to expand
Closes06/10/2014
Open Time07:30
SO Time07:30
SO Location 
Brief Time08:25
Brief Location 
Track Start09:00
Lunch Start13:00
Lunch Finish14:00
Track Finish17:00
Noise Limit98
Helmet XL0
Helmet L0
Helmet M1
Helmet S1
Instruction22