[LoT]Hockenheim | Monday 22 April 2024

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Hockenheim is one of the most famous racing circuits. Originally opened in 1932 as a 12km test track for Mercedes she has held 37 F1 races in the last 50 years.

Up until 2002, Hockenheim’s design saw the cars roar out into the forest before looping around the Ostkurve and steaming back into the stadium. In 2002, the track was shortened, with the cars now turning right shortly after Turn 1 and bisecting the original track.

It goes without saying that Hockenheim is close to the hearts of all Lotus enthusiasts as it was here in 1968 that Jim Clark lost his life in a Formula 2 race, and it’s well worth the short walk to the memorial to the Scotsman.

After our first ever day at this grand circuit in April’22 we return for what promises to be another great day.

All bookings include a FREE share of a garage/box.

General circuit information: HERE

Noise limit: 98db drive by - 17metres from edge of track

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.

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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, normally 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).

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Experience level: All levels (not suitable as a first ever track day)

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

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Price: 399€ until 10/12/2023 then 450€, final price 550€ (includes box share)

2nd Driver: Free until 10/12 then 40€ / 3rd Driver: 75€

Additional Driver Information
(2nd & 3rd drivers)

All additional drivers must:

* register in advance of the day, no additional drivers will be accepted on the day of the event

* sign-on before the main sign-on closes, normally 8.30 for day events and 16.30 for evenings

* attend a briefing before the official sighting laps commence

* participate in the sighting laps

* meet the advertised experience level for the relevant event

* be 21-70 years old, no exceptions

We do not accept 3rd drivers on all events – please check individual booking pages.

All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.

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Garages: Exclusive – 200€ (NOTE: All bookings will be allocated a FREE share of a garage so there is no need to pay for one)
Crash Helmet: Advance booking only – Coming soon

Important participant & vehicle information: Please read

Participant, Passenger & Vehicle Information

Clothing must fully cover arms & legs.

Crash helmets must be in good condition and suitable for circuit driving in a car. (Convertible/flip-up helmets are not permitted)

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.

2 seater sports cars only – for a full list of accepted vehicles please click here.

All drivers must be 21 – 75 years old (2nd drivers 21 – 70).

Passengers:

LoT club members may have up to 3 passengers free of charge. These passengers must register in advance of the day and bring their completed / typed registration document to sign on.

Those not bringing their completed registration document, additional passengers or those with non-members will be charged £10 each.

Passengers must be 18-75 years old, no exceptions.

All drivers and passengers please see FAQ for other requirements.

Final instructions will be emailed out 4 days before the event.

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Itinerary: sign on 7.45am-8.25am, briefing 8.35am, track open 9am for sighting laps, live 9.30am, lunch – 12.00-13.00 close 17.00

PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS, BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THEM.

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