APPENDIX B: GOODWOOD CIRCUIT- SPECIFIC INFORMATION Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH Tel 01234 7550073
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APPENDIX B: GOODWOOD CIRCUIT- SPECIFIC INFORMATION Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0PH Tel 01234 7550073 http://www.goodwood.co.uk/getting-here/getting-here-google.aspx Helmets - These must be worn by all drivers and passengers. Specification - Goodwood specifies that all occupants of a car wear suitable helmets – ie properly fitting and secured – that are approved for car, motorcycle or karting, are undamaged and which meet BS requirements or are Kite-marked. It is your head you are protecting so it does not make sense to cut corners. The choice is yours, but MGoT recommends helmets meeting at least BS6658-85 or Snell 2000 specification; if you are buying a new helmet you should consider Snell 2010. Type - Goodwood requires that full-face helmets are worn in open cars fitted with cut- down/folding windscreens or aero/flyscreens; otherwise any type of helmet may be used. If using an open-face helmet in an open car eye protection is recommended (visor or goggles). Noise limits – Goodwood imposes a static check with a limit of 98dB. Goodwood has a strict noise metering system. It monitors individual cars and any car exceeding the 98db limit will be excluded from the track until adjustments are made that reduce the car's noise. The test is conducted at 4500rpm with the noise meter 0.5m and at an angle of 45deg from the exhaust. The system also monitors the accumulation of noise made by all cars on track. If this overall limit is exceeded, then a link to the local council offices is automatically triggered bringing severe penalties. To avoid this, the circuit may stop all track activity for a period long enough to bring the accumulated noise down to normal levels. MGs-on-Track have no control over this and we are obliged to accept any stoppages without recompense Number Stickers: These must be displayed on the right-hand (RH) side of your car. Directions - From the north M25 , leave at junction 10 and head due south on the A3. Quick Motorway route : follow the A3 all the way to Portsmouth then follow the A27 to Chichester. Scenic Route : turn off at Milford A286 to Midhurst or A283 to Petworth then take the A285 towards Chichester then follow turn right for the circuit before you reach the A27. From Southampton, Portsmouth, Worthing, Brighton and Bognor Regis take the A27 towards Chichester and follow signs to Westhampnett or Goodwood Motor Circuit. Nearest petrol - On the eastern side of Goodwood: A 27 west bound Esso station at Tangmere. On the western side of Goodwood; and A27 roundabout where you exit to Goodwood Sainsbury’s superstore. Food and refreshments – Light refreshments including hot filled rolls are available from the NAAFI wagon at the rear of the paddock from approx. 08:30hrs. Light lunches are available at the Aero Club, there is limited seating and it is subject to seating being available. Filming – in-car video is allowed, but videos must be for your own private use only. All cameras (still and video) must be securely mounted to the vehicle, suction mounts are not permitted. Paddock – there are covered areas where you can park behind the pits, please share the space. Personal possessions - Many people leave their spares, tools and spare wheel in the covered areas in the paddock. It is not advised that personal possessions are left here as well. Such items can be left in the Jackie Stewart Pavilion, but it is entirely at the owner’s risk. The Motor Circuit is open to any members of the general public who have access to the paddock and Jackie Stewart Pavilion and whilst taking part in this event you agree to make no claim against MGs on Track and/or the owners/operator of Goodwood Motor Circuit or their officers or agents in respect of any loss of possessions left unattended Animals - No animals except for dogs are permitted anywhere within the boundaries of any of the racing circuit. Guide and Assistance dogs are permitted as are other dogs but they must be kept on short leads. Health and Safety Guidelines Storage and use of petroleum spirit • All petroleum spirit must be stored in metal containers marked "Petroleum Spirit - Highly Flammable". The containers must comply with the relevant British Standard & must be kept away from any source of ignition • Petrol is to be used as a fuel only. • All vehicle refuelling is to take place in the open air and in a designated area away from electrical equipment. A no smoking ban must be enforced by the person in charge of the refuelling process. Drivers/passengers must not remain in the vehicle whilst it is being refuelled. Hazardous substances • Some vehicle parts, for example brake and clutch linings contain asbestos. Please use non asbestos substitutes wherever possible. • Some mineral oils may cause skin cancer. Prolonged contact should therefore be avoided. Electrical safety • All electrical equipment must be maintained in a safe condition. • Electrical equipment and hand tools must not be used in areas where flammable vapours may be present. Fire precautions • Smoking is strictly prohibited in garages and the pit lane. • All potential sources of ignition must be kept away from petroleum spirit and vapours. • Charging of batteries is prohibited in garages and pit lane. • The lighting of barbecues is prohibited in the paddock and pits area, and may be further restricted by the Circuit Operator. • All fires must be reported immediately. Compressed gas equipment • Air blasts from over inflation of tyres can cause injury. Tyres should therefore not be inflated to pressures above the manufacturer’s recommendations. • Any form of horseplay involving compressed air or gas is prohibited. Jacks and axle stands • Vehicles should only be raised on jacks that are in good condition and rated to lift the vehicle weight safely. • Jacks should only be used for lifting the vehicle. Axle stands should always be used to support the vehicle weight. • Vehicle engines should not be run under any circumstances whilst the weight of the vehicle is supported by axle stands or jacks. General working practices • All spillage should be cleaned up immediately. • All safety notices must be complied with. Waste • All waste oil must be placed in the containers marked "waste oil". Please place all other waste in the rubbish containers provided. Vehicle safety/personal safety • No alcohol or intoxicants are to be consumed at the circuit. • A 15 mph speed limit is in force for all vehicles (including mopeds and motorcycles) in all public areas, including paddocks and service roads (check against circuit-specific requirements which may specify lower limits). • Drivers and passengers must ensure that arms and legs are fully covered .whilst on the track. • Children under 16 must be accompanied and under adult supervision at all times. • Children under 16 are not permitted on the Pit Wall or Pit Lane. • Drivers and passengers must wear crash helmets meeting circuit requirements (see above Circuit-specific info). • Everyone should be aware that the paddock may be open to the public and should act in a manner so as not to put themselves or any other person at risk from injury. Animals • Animals are not permitted to enter any area of the Circuit except for Guide/Assistance dogs; all dogs must be kept on short leads and under control. Photography • Where permitted by the circuit, on-board cameras must be bolted in place using a suitable mechanical arrangement (see above Circuit-specific info). .