We had a great day in excellent weather at Forrestburn for our Trackday event. A brilliant sunny day (entirely typical of Forrestburn – haha), excellent track conditions and a great effort and organisation by MSCC’s Trackday Team. Participants were able to get maximum track time and many commented on how much value for money these events provide. All the Covid-19 requirements were met willingly by all who were present.
Here’s an in-car video of 19-year-old Ben Jackson in his Citreon Saxo VTS ascending the hill. Look out for a future blogpost about Ben and his car.
Thanks to all the entrants – we hope you all enjoyed the day – and of course to the Marshals without whom this event could not have taken place. And finally, thanks to Tricia MacDonald for these images of the day:
It’s that time again! We are hoping to run another track day at Forrestburn on Sunday 27 September – Covid-19 permitting. The event will run from 11:00 to 15:00 with a strict gate opening and closing window. No spectators or photographers are allowed.
The team has been working very hard behind the scenes to accommodate the strict COVID-19 social distancing requirements and to ensure that Club members and staff alike have a safe visit to Forrestburn. As you will be aware the Covid-19 situation is very fluid at present and one we have been keeping a close eye on over the last few weeks. This event is subject to change and or cancellation due to the ongoing pandemic. We endeavour to keep our members regularly updated and should the event be cancelled you will be updated and refunded in full within 48hrs.
In addition to our already stringent Covid-19 safety measures, we are asking members and marshals to ensure that they are wearing face coverings whilst out-with their vehicles at the venue. This is to fall closer in line with the Motorsport UK’s latest guidance for their events. If you have an exemption from wearing a face-covering please do get in touch with us and let us know before the event.
It is absolutely essential that you read the regulations fully as they contain important information regarding the running of the day. You can download the Regulations here.
You can enter the event through the online Entry Form here and entries are now open. Again, we are restricted to 20 places due to social distancing requirements and we have a 5 place waiting list as before.
In spite of the weather forecast, there was no rain today although the track was quite wet in places, to begin with. The strong wind quickly dried the wet patches and almost everyone managed to stay on the tarmac. There were a couple of mechanical problems but they seemed to have been sorted on-site. Strangely there were only as many MX5s as Austin 7 Specials.
The Club would like to thank members for supporting this event – it sold out in a couple of hours – and we also want to thank the marshals who gave up their time to help out – without them, the event wouldn’t have happened. And many thanks to our Trackday team who worked behind the scenes to make this happen.
We are delighted to say that we will be running a third closed Trackday at Forrestburn Hillclimb on Sunday 13 September 2020. The event will run from 11:00 to 15:00 with a strict gate opening and closing window. No spectators or photographers are allowed.
The team has been working very hard behind the scenes to accommodate the strict COVID-19 social distancing requirements and to ensure that Club members and staff alike have a safe visit to Forrestburn. It is absolutely essential that you read the regulations fully as they contain important information regarding the running of the day. You can download the Regulations here.
You can enter the event through the online Entry Form here and entries are now open. Again, we are restricted to 20 places due to social distancing requirements and we have a 5 place waiting list as before.
Our second trackday under Covid-19 restrictions was a success! Entrants enjoyed a dry day at Forrestburn with only a couple of minor issues that you would expect of machines being rebuilt over the lockdown period. For many, it was an ideal time and place to make sure the upgrades applied in quieter times worked as planned. Others just wanted to blow out the cobwebs or shake the rust off from the unexpected downtime we have all had to endure.
Keep your eyes on your inbox for further track days – we expect to be able to offer another soon. Meanwhile here is a Photogallery courtesy of Tricia MacDonald.
We are delighted to announce that we will be running a second track day at Forrestburn Hillclimb on 16 August 2020. The event will run from 11:00 to 15:00 with a strict gate opening and closing window.
The team has been working very hard behind the scenes to accommodate the strict COVID-19 social distancing requirements and to ensure that Club members and staff alike have a safe visit to Forrestburn. It is absolutely essential that you read the regulations fully as they contain important information regarding the running of the day. You can download the Regulations here.
You can enter the event through the online Entry Form here and entries are now open. Again, we are restricted to 20 places due to social distancing requirements and we have a 5 place waiting list as before.
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