Motoring enthusiasts are gearing up for Winton’s next Fun Day this Sunday, 5 June.
Fun Days give members of the public the opportunity to drive their own car around the track for just $65 for the day (driver or passenger) and the days are always popular with people who want to see what it’s like to drive around a real race track.
The day will again include passenger sessions, making it a memorable experience to share with your friends and family, and share your passion for motorsport with other enthusiasts.
Bookings for the Fun Day are not required, and gates open at 8:00am with scrutineering starting at 8:15am and a compulsory driver’s briefing held at 10:00am.
Please note the following rules apply:
Speed Restriction: all drivers will be limited to 80% of the potential of both the car and driver. This is not a race. There will be large differences between the speed of each vehicle so be careful. Anyone exceeding the 80% rule or overdriving will be flagged off the track and warned. A second offence will mean that it is home-time for you.
Scrutineering: all cars must have a safety check and receive an ‘OK’ sticker before going onto the circuit for the first time. Vehicles must be roadworthy or race worthy.
Clothing: must be non-flammable cotton or, preferably, wool – no nylon – covering wrist to neck to ankles. Proper enclosed footwear – non flammable. No thongs or sandals. All participants must wear a helmet which complies with current Australian Standards.
Sessions: activities will be conducted in sessions of 20 minutes Driver only, followed by 20 minute session for driver and passenger. Sessions maybe shorter than 20 minutes, depending on track problems with cars etc.
Noise: all vehicles must have an effective muffler fitted to the vehicles exhaust system in a manner which will reduce the engine noise. Maximum noise level permitted is 90dBA.
Also please be careful of other cars, watch out for them and give clear hand signals if you are going to slow down. Pull off and brake early when safe to do so. Do not brake suddenly when cars are following close behind. If you need to slow down, give hand signal and pull out of the way of others.
For more information, please contact the Winton office on (03) 5760 7100.
