Track Time Rules
Please ensure you read our track time rules before booking and are aware of the experience required from the session that you are booking – Track Time bookings are non refundable.
Drivers
• All drivers must be 18 or over
• All drivers must be at least 5’2″ tall
• All drivers must have a full driving license and must be able to display both parts on the day of the event
• All drivers must attend a briefing before going out on track
• Helmets are compulsory and a limited supply can be hired from Silverstone
• Drivers must have arms & legs covered at all times whilst driving, no overalls will be available for hire on the day
• Seatbelts are compulsory
• Drivers must sign an indemnity and fill in all relevant track paperwork before going out on track
• No hand held cameras allowed in cars when on circuit
Passengers
• Only front seat passengers are permitted
• Passengers must be 18 or over
• All passengers must be at least 5’2″ tall
• Helmets are compulsory
• Passengers must have arms and legs covered at all times whilst in the car, no overalls will be available for hire on the day
• Seatbelts are compulsory
• Passengers must sign an indemnity before going out on track
Driving standards
• All drivers must attend a briefing before going out on the circuit and these must be followed
• Treat your first lap as a sighting lap
• Racing is not permitted
• Overtake on the straight only. Overtake on the right (usually the inside of the track)
• Drivers must not overtake in Red zones or after the brake signs
• Check your mirrors regularly
• Any driver spinning, racing or driving dangerously will be reported and may be refused extra track time
• Drive slowly in the paddock, there will be a lot of pedestrians – be aware of them
• When leaving the track at the end of your session you must use the slip road into the pitlane
• Drivers will be watched at all times, if reported the driver will get a yellow card
• If a driver gets 2 yellow cards they will be banned along with the car
Vehicle restrictions
• Any road legal Ford is allowed on the track
• Your vehicle must be in suitable condition for circuit driving and to MOT test standards
• Cars fitted with slick tyres are not permitted on track
• Tyres must meet the recommended pressure for high speed driving
• Do NOT overfill petrol tanks
• 3 wheel cars are not permitted on the circuit
• The maximum sound level for your vehicle is 105dB, measured on drive by meters around the circuit or on a static test at 4500rpm half a metre from your exhaust outlet
• The Silverstone Marshals reserve the right to refuse any car from being driven on the circuit for whatever reason – their decision is final
Flag and traffic light signals
Should a session be stopped for any reason, red lights will be switched on around the circuit and/or red flag at the side of the track
Red flag/lights – Prepare to stop, check mirrors, slow down to approximately 20mph and return to pits/start line and follow the officials instructions
Yellow flag/lights – Indicates danger, slow down considerably, be prepared to take evasive action including stopping if necessary. No overtaking.
Chequered flag – Indicates that you must come off the track at the end of the lap, continue around the circuit and use the pit slip road to exit the track
Black flag – We have seen something dangerous on your car, slow down and return to the pit lane