TLF News 208 Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Le Mans – Bugatti – Our annual visit to a circuit that needs no words. Over 2.5 miles of undulating track with a variety of challenging corners and wide run offs. Using the main arena for arguably the World’s greatest race the Le Mans 24hr and it’s modern facilities. For the second time in 5 years we return to an Open Pit Lane format at Le Mans, rather than running in sessions. This means cars must weigh between 800kg & 1800kg. To be clear all Elise S2 111R, Elise S3, Exiges, Evoras, VX220’s, Boxsters, Caymens and most other non Lotus types of car that we accept will be ok. Unfortunately we cannot accept Caterhams or Elise S1 as things stand. Elise S2 K series owners please email Paul. During lunch we’ll put all the cars on the legendary grid and then do a slow – photo lap with everyone who wants. Dijon Prenois – Arguably one of Europes top 5 circuits with a history to match the circuit. Home to half a dozen Grand Prixs including the Swiss GP as well as the French. Probably most famous for one of the best races in F1s history when in 1979 the late Gilles Villeneuve and René Arnoux locked horns. Car Type: Strictly 2 seater road legal sports cars only. For further infomation please view our FAQ here. TRACK DAYS ONLY – £550 / 620€ first 10 places then rises » To book the track days ONLY (Sunday 15th & Tuesday 17th) without hotels included please do so below. General circuit information: Le Mans Bugatti / Dijon PrenoisNoise limit: 100db drive by Noise Limits Static test – A noise meter is placed at a 45 degree angle to the exhaust outlet and 50cm away. The car is then held at 3/4 of its maximum rev limit and the highest reading recorded is the cars recorded noise output for the day. A static limit of 105db is very high and very few cars have an issue with this. At 98db cars with a cat, std factory manifolds and exhausts will generally be ok. Anyone with a very loud exhaust/manifold should be careful. Drive by – This test is recorded at track side as the car is moving at track speed. Depending on the circuit the reading will be taken between right next to the track and up to 20 meters away. Cars with forced induction tend to have more issues with drive by, even though they tend to pass static tests as the s/c or turbo’s only kick in when run at speed. There are many things that affect drive by readings from wind direction, air temperature, how low the cloud cover is or even what line you are driving. Close Format: Open pit lane Format A sessioned event means that the day will be structured into usually 3 separate groups which take it in turns to go out on track for a set time, norm ally 20 minutes. Each car will be restricted to their group for the duration of the day. Drivers are generally allocated a group depending on their experience level or type of car. An Open Pit Lane event means that cars are free to go out onto the track when they choose (providing the circuit limit or our normally reduced limit has not been reached). Close Experience level: All levels Experience Levels All levels: Everyone Beginner: 1st ever track day Novice: 1-5 track days without a major circuit Intermediate: 5+ track days including a major circuit Advanced: Attended a number of open pit lane days at a range of circuits Close Driver & vehicle safety: Please read Participant & Vehicle Information Clothing must fully cover arms & legs. Crash helmets must be in good condition and suitable for circuit driving in a car. (Jet style helmets will be classed as open face) ANY vehicle without a hard top or fixed roof will require occupants to wear full face helmets. Alcohol must not be consumed, including at lunch time. Slick tyres are not permitted. 2 seater sports cars only – for a full list of accepted vehicles please click here. Final instructions will be emailed out 3 days before the event. Close 2nd Driver : Free until 1/4/21 then 30€ 2nd Driver & Passenger Information LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on. Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions. Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions. All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements. NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after. Close Passengers : Free for club members. Non-members £10 each pay on day 2nd Driver & Passenger Information LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge on all events, upon presentation of a valid membership card at sign on. Second drivers: must be 21-70 years old, no exceptions. Passengers: must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions. All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements. NEW Lotus on Track membership cards will be posted in January ’21 to those who have booked a 2021 track day or within 72hrs of booking an event there after. Close Crash Helmet: £20 / 20€ Le Mans itinerary: Registration – 7.45-8.10 / Drivers Briefing 8.15 / Driving Starts 9.00 Dijon itinerary: Registration – 7.45-8.30 / Drivers Briefing 8.35 / Driving Starts 9.00 HOTEL PACKAGE – £679 / 760€ first 10 places then rises » Hotel package includes open pit lane track days at Le Mans Bugatti 15/08 & Dijon Prenois 17/08 PLUS 3 nights accommodation – Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights . » Hotel – 2 nights Mercure & 1 night IBIS. Rooms are room only – Twin or Double for 1 or 2 persons. We are extremely limited in the number of trailers we can accept, if you have a trailer and would like to book please email Paul. Note: Drivers of open top cars will need to put their roofs on at Dijon, unless you have a roll cage – this is a circuit rule. ANY vehicle without a hard top or fixed roof will require occupants to wear full face helmets. Slick tyres are NOT permitted. Anyone with a competition license by strict prior approval. Age: We are reviewing our rules for those over 70 so cannot currently take bookings from those who are 70+. If you are a club member and would like to be contacted when this review has been completed please email Paul. PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS, BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM. The post Le Mans & Dijon Prenois Double Header | 15-17 August 2021 appeared first on Lotus on Track. View full event details here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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