30 Jul 2016
This is the second year we will be joining our good friends atLotus-on-Track at the Lotus test track at Hethel. Numbers are verylimited so early booking is recommended.Details of the circuit can be found here http://www.lotusdrivingacademy.com/hethel/track There will be a session dedicated to MGs so you won't be mixing with the'Exige club' on circuit although our session it will be open to all MGexperience levels.We are sorry but this day is only open to MG/Rover registered members.Cars must be roadworthy and comply with current MOT legislation. You must bringyour FULL driving license to the sign-on. All persons going on track must wear a suitable crash helmet of recognisedmanufacture and have arms and legs covered. InstructionWe encourage all drivers to take the opportunity of instruction with ourAssociation of Racing Drivers Schools (ARDS) Grade A qualified instructors. Westrongly advise all levels of experience to take advantage of these, but it isespecially beneficial for first time and novice drivers. Please book and pay atthe same time you book your track day place.Please note we are unable to provide more than two instruction sessions percar. Any additional booked will be cancelled. We regret that instruction is notpossible in cars that are not fitted with seatbelts. Helmet hire The following rule applies at this circuit:ANY vehicle without a hard top or fixedroof will require occupants to wear full face helmets.We have a small number of helmets (all full face) available to hire on a firstcome, first served basis and these can be booked online at the same time as youbook your place. 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 passenger during thesighting laps and then perform his own sighting laps at a lower speed duringhis first session on track. If your second driver's experience is significantlydifferent from your own please email the event manager below. Details about the dayA burger van is usually available on site, alternately you can bringyour own food or take a trip to the local Waitrose, which has a restaurant,during the lunch break.Access to the Lotus site is restricted. We are happy for you to bring asecond driver or a passenger but they must arrive with you and you will bechecked in at the gatehouse at the main entrance. The venue is not open tothe general public or spectators. Cameras and photography are not allowed asthere may be development cars around and Lotus obviously do not want theseappearing on Facebook! In-car cameras are OK but must be solidly fitted, nosuction mounts.We will e-mail an event guide with final instructions during the week beforethe event, please read it carefully when it arrives. This event guide will alsobe posted in the Forum.Any questions regarding this event or bookings to event manager Dave PearceDavep@MGs-on-Track.co.uk Booking is only through this website.You need to be loggedin in to the website to see the 'Book and Pay' button. Use this to make asecure online payment to guarantee your place and extras. Debit and CreditCards are the only form of payment methods we are able to accept. Please note:payment by credit card incurs a 2.5% surcharge, we cannotafford to absorb the fee charged by the credit card processing company.The MGCC member price will only be given if you have entered your membership number in your website profileBEFORE booking your place. We cannot give retrospective refunds for this.
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.