bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 71
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Apr 30, 2023 21:50:46 GMT
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What's the deal with passengers. Obviously they will need a helmet too but is there any further signing on or payments required? Yes sign on is required When the info packs are sent out there will be a link to the Goodwood on line disclaimer - passengers just need to complete that and then sign on on the day will be quick and easy We don't make a charge for passengers. I often get asked why we don't charge for passengers and it's simple - passengers this year are frequently drivers next year - if they have a great time as a passenger they will want to do it as a driver next time. |
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What's the deal with passengers. Obviously they will need a helmet too but is there any further signing on or payments required? Yes sign on is required When the info packs are sent out there will be a link to the Goodwood on line disclaimer - passengers just need to complete that and then sign on on the day will be quick and easy We don't make a charge for passengers. I often get asked why we don't charge for passengers and it's simple - passengers this year are frequently drivers next year - if they have a great time as a passenger they will want to do it as a driver next time. Thanks for your response 🙂 excellent logic too 👍 |
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Yes sign on is required When the info packs are sent out there will be a link to the Goodwood on line disclaimer - passengers just need to complete that and then sign on on the day will be quick and easy We don't make a charge for passengers. I often get asked why we don't charge for passengers and it's simple - passengers this year are frequently drivers next year - if they have a great time as a passenger they will want to do it as a driver next time. Thanks for your response 🙂 excellent logic too 👍 Oh and if they are over 14 (ie old enough to be passengers and sons or daughters with parents taking part they are the future for our hobby) we really try to keep the cost of track stuff down having kids is bloody expensive enough so I think it’s good thing when they can enjoy a passenger lap or two with parents without feeling like they are being bled dry for every penny. We’ve had to occasionally baby sit the odd child at the Goodwood event (so that the parent could get on track after being let down with arrangements) and without exception every single one said they couldn’t wait till they were 14 and could be in the car |
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If you get accepted.,.get there to your session and then fail noise checks.,..do you lose your track payment?
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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If you get accepted.,.get there to your session and then fail noise checks.,..do you lose your track payment? Hard nose mode on Unfortunately yes that is exactly what happens The noise limits are clearly stated Hard nose mode off However I offered you an early afternoon slot as 1. it doesn't use the full circuit (so less exposure to the meters and only two cars on track at any time) 2. You can get noise tested early in the day (as you are in the paddocks already anyway) 3. Some efforts could be made to lower the noise - this is RR miracles can and have happened  or 4. I could possibly arrange to re-sell an afternoon session and then refund In a nutshell I've done my best to be flexible |
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Thanks for accepting me onto the grid. Will be good to give the old girl a rag.  |
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Just applied for track time and the Autosolo (Maybe a bit greedy but worth the try!) Might not be on these wheels though, first time posting on the forum too   |
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Whilst I sadly won't be able to attend this, I would like to know what the deal is regarding helmets? Will any do? Is there a minimum standard?
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Whilst I sadly won't be able to attend this, I would like to know what the deal is regarding helmets? Will any do? Is there a minimum standard? There is no min std for helmets If you turn up with a 1st world war army hat or a push bike helmet it’s not going to cut it. |
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Just applied for track time and the Autosolo (Maybe a bit greedy but worth the try!) Might not be on these wheels though, first time posting on the forum too You'll get an autosolo space no problem - I'll send out the offer and payment instructions tonight For track time on the Saturday I'm sorry to say you'll be on the reserves list - now this is not all bad (or without hope) we always get a few drop outs closer to the event so you might get lucky at short notice For AllIf you have a applied with a gmail address we've had a few problems with emails getting thro to people Put "track@retro-rides.org" in your safe list apparently helps but not guaranteed I do try to re-send reminders from my personal email a week later if no response but often that ends up in peoples spam (I'm not going to put that email address on a public forum for obvious reasons) |
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Hello,
I’m a bit late to the party as wasn’t expecting to come
This year but have you filled all the track slots yet? I’ve applied every year and never had anything back 🙈
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Hello, I’m a bit late to the party as wasn’t expecting to come This year but have you filled all the track slots yet? I’ve applied every year and never had anything back 🙈 Skyline GTR?? We always get loads of them apply and they are really hard to choose from This year not so much You may well be in luck |
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Hello, I’m a bit late to the party as wasn’t expecting to come This year but have you filled all the track slots yet? I’ve applied every year and never had anything back 🙈 Skyline GTR?? We always get loads of them apply and they are really hard to choose from This year not so much You may well be in luck That’s me. Silver one with the plate PAT8R I’m there all day so anytime. Boffer is my good friend with the capo to 😉 |
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Whilst I sadly won't be able to attend this, I would like to know what the deal is regarding helmets? Will any do? Is there a minimum standard? There is no min std for helmets If you turn up with a 1st world war army hat or a push bike helmet it’s not going to cut it. Sorry, should have been clearer. Can I use a cheap £50 motorcycle helmet (new, they go off) or do I need a Snell or FIA rated helmet for a road car unlikely to cross the line at 100mph |
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Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum and event. Currently trying to book myself and my son for the Saturday morning track action.
My boy is bringing his mk2 capri and I'm looking to bring my 65 mustang fastback. We're both hoping for late morning track runs in our cars but are we too late?
Thanks.
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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There is no min std for helmets If you turn up with a 1st world war army hat or a push bike helmet it’s not going to cut it. Sorry, should have been clearer. Can I use a cheap £50 motorcycle helmet (new, they go off) or do I need a Snell or FIA rated helmet for a road car unlikely to cross the line at 100mph Even if you had a 180 mph super car from the 90's you still don't need a Snell or FIA approved helmet A motorcycle one is fine - full face / open face / flip up / motorcross all will be fine |
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum and event. Currently trying to book myself and my son for the Saturday morning track action. My boy is bringing his mk2 capri and I'm looking to bring my 65 mustang fastback. We're both hoping for late morning track runs in our cars but are we too late? Thanks. Probably you are - Morning filled up so fast it surprised me!!! Afternoon was a little slower but is also full now However I am still taking reserves for the inevitable drop outs we get right before the event (what I would say is a few years ago I would pretty much use every single reserve in the run up to the event - last year I had a lot of reserves waiting right up to the day |
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Hi all, I'm brand new to this forum and event. Currently trying to book myself and my son for the Saturday morning track action. My boy is bringing his mk2 capri and I'm looking to bring my 65 mustang fastback. We're both hoping for late morning track runs in our cars but are we too late? Thanks. Probably you are - Morning filled up so fast it surprised me!!! Afternoon was a little slower but is also full now However I am still taking reserves for the inevitable drop outs we get right before the event (what I would say is a few years ago I would pretty much use every single reserve in the run up to the event - last year I had a lot of reserves waiting right up to the day That's fair enough. Hopefully we can sit in reserve. My son is 18 and a chip off the old block. Should 1 place become available to us I'd stand aside and let him take it. We're coming from the Isle of Wight and have booked our event tickets and ferry for both cars so will be there regardless. |
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May 10, 2023 20:08:15 GMT
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Just applied for track time and the Autosolo (Maybe a bit greedy but worth the try!) Might not be on these wheels though, first time posting on the forum too You'll get an autosolo space no problem - I'll send out the offer and payment instructions tonight For track time on the Saturday I'm sorry to say you'll be on the reserves list - now this is not all bad (or without hope) we always get a few drop outs closer to the event so you might get lucky at short notice For AllIf you have a applied with a gmail address we've had a few problems with emails getting thro to people Put "track@retro-rides.org" in your safe list apparently helps but not guaranteed I do try to re-send reminders from my personal email a week later if no response but often that ends up in peoples spam (I'm not going to put that email address on a public forum for obvious reasons) I use gmail I haven't seen an email yet and tried searching that address etc, I can provide a hotmail or my work email if that is easier? |
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,968
Club RR Member Number: 71
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May 10, 2023 22:31:17 GMT
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I use gmail I haven't seen an email yet and tried searching that address etc, I can provide a hotmail or my work email if that is easier? OK PM me a hotmail address or send an email from hotmail to track@retro-rides.org and we can sort it gmail really doesn't like us much :-( |
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