No Limits Racing
No Limits Racing Final Instructions
Circuit: Donington Park GP • ACU Permit Number: ACU43476 • PCL: 009GP • Date: 16/17 May 2015
These final instructions are supplementary to the No Limits Racing Supplementary & Technical Regulations. Please ensure that you read
and understand this document.
1. Paddock
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Thursday (Trackday) – There is no access to the paddock until 07:00 on Thursday 14 May, and this is not a test day. The groups for the
day are Novice/Intermediate, Fast 1 and Fast 2. This day is now sold out and there are no spaces left. At the end of the trackday (5pm) any
competitors wishing to stay onsite may do so, however you must move all vehicles, machines and equipment out of the garages and park in
Paddock 3 (See attached paddock plan).
Friday (Coroprate Day) – Access to Paddock 1 or Paddock 2 until instructed by a No Limits Official is strictly prohibited (this is likely to be
around 18:00). You are permitted to enter Paddock 3 throughout the day, but please park in the designated lanes.
Lane 1 – Garage Holders Only
Lane 2 – 2 Stroke GP Riders Only
Lane 3 – Non Garage Holders
Lane 4 – Non Garage Holders
Access to the paddock will be phased and we ask that you please wait patiently.
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The paddock will close at 23:00 on Friday 15 May, after which time vehicle movements within the Paddock are strictly prohibited until
06:00 to allow those that have already arrived to sleep. Arrivals between 23:00 and 06:00 will be asked to park in the holding area by the
paddock entrance. Generators must be switched off at 23:00 and may not be run until 06:30 the following morning.
2. Pit Lane
Pit Lane is a working area and therefore you must ensure you are aware of your surroundings at all times. No Under 16s are allowed in the
Pit Lane or on the Pit Wall. There is no smoking in the Pit Lane, Pit Wall or Pit Garages. (This includes E-Cigarettes). Pit Lane operates a
one way system at ALL times. Fines or penalties will be applied to a rider or team for any infringement of any of these regulations.
Endurance teams will be issued wrist bands for team member access to Pit Lane. The Garage List will remain provisional until 2 days before
the meeting, and you must check with Race Administration or an Official in the paddock before unloading into a garage.
3. Parking
Please ensure that you park all vehicles within the site sensibly and with consideration for others. The spaces behind garages are reserved
for garage holders only. Please do not park living vehicles behind garages. Please note that 2 Stroke GP have a dedicated parking area in
the paddock and other riders should not park in that area (See attached paddock parking plan).
4. Behaviour
Any unruly behaviour by a rider or his/her entourage will not be tolerated and fines or penalties will be applied to a rider or team for any
unruly behaviour.
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Garage Allocation
Garages will be allocated to Endurance Team free of charge with a team entry until the closing date for the event, after which time a
garage space is not guaranteed. Sprint Class riders should complete the garage request form for the relevant round available at
www.nolimitstrackdays.com, and this form will be live 8 weeks before the round. Garage allocations will be available to download from
the website around 1 week before the meeting.
6. Race Administration
Race Admin will be located in the Media Suite, this can be accessed via the staircase between garages 14 and 15. If you struggle with stairs,
please use the door by garage 1 where you will find a lift to gain access to the first floor. Here you will find: Race Administration, Riders
Sign On, Official Notice Boards and general information, when this is not manned please ask an official for assistance.
7. Times for Race Administration
Friday: 18:00 – 20:30
Saturday: 07:00 – 20:30
Sunday: 08:00 – 19:00
8. Technical Control
Technical control will be located within the technical control bay at the paddock suite end of paddock 2. Please present yourself and your
motorcycle ready to race remembering your DOG TAGS.
9. Times for Technical Control
Friday: 18:00 – 20:30
Saturday: 07:00 onwards
Sunday: 08:00 onwards
NO ENGINES MAY NOT BE STARTED BETWEEN 20:00 and 09:00 ON ANY DAY
10. Compulsory Briefings
A Compulsory sprint class riders briefing will be held on at 07:45 and a compulsory endurance team briefing at 08:15 in the Paddock Suite.
Any rider that misses this briefing will not be allowed to practice. You must bring your Technical Control Card with you to the briefing
where you will be able to exchange this for a practice pass (this applies to solo and endurance riders).
11. Assembly Area (SPRINT ONLY)
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Riders for all sprint classes only should proceed to the assembly area located at the holding area at the Melbourne Hairpin. It is the rider’s
responsibility to be on time for all practices and racing!! For all practice sessions and races you will be directed by the assembly official
onto the circuit. For Practice, latecomers will be filtered onto the circuit by the marshals. For Races, latecomers will be held until the war
up lap is complete and will be released to the grid where they will be directed to the back of the grid (the rider must not take up his/her
original grid position).
IF YOU ARE LATE TO THE ASSEMBLY AREA YOU MAY MISS YOUR PRACTICE SESSION OR RACE. THERE WILL BE TANNOY
ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE PADDOCK SO PLEASE LISTEN OUT.
Assembly Area (ENDURANCE ONLY)
There is no assembly area for the endurance classes, riders should leave their pit garage and proceed onto the circuit via pit lane exit. (This
applies for both the practice and race)
Circuit Exit (SPRINT ONLY)
After the chequered flag for all practice and races riders will leave the track at the Melbourne Hairpin and enter Parc Ferme.
Circuit Exit (ENDURANCE ONLY)
After the chequered flag for all practice and races riders will complete a full slowing down lap and enter pit lane.
Pit Lane Speed Limit
Maximum speed limit in Pit Lane is 60 KPH (37 MPH). Speed limits will be enforced and penalties issued.
Practice Starts
Only after the chequered flag in PRACTICE, each rider may complete a practice start. The practice start zone is off the racing line
after Coppice. Penalties will be issued for riders completing practice starts in any other area or at any other time. The practice start
zone will be marked with yellow lights/ flags. If you encounter a technical problem please raise your arm and marshals will know to
assist you.
17. Flags and Lights
The circuit is equipped with Red and Yellow lights which will be used in conjunction with flags – lights and flags have the same validity.
18. Signalling
All signalling must be done from the pit wall by authorised personnel only and in an authorised place.
19. Parc Ferme
Parc Ferme is located in the dedicated assembly area, after exiting the circuit at Melbourne Hairpin. Riders must remain with their
machine for a short period whilst random safety checks are completed. Those competing in the next race must inform the technical
officials in Parc Ferme and they will be release, but they must remain in Parc Ferme after their second race.
20. Penalty Box (ENDURANCE ONLY)
The penalty box will be located near the entrance of pit lane and will be marked by 4 cones, some penalties are listed below and any
penalties incurred will be passed to the team by a No Limits Official.
21. Fuel
Fuel will be available at the circuit pumps 24Hrs a day, AUTOMATED CARD PAYMENTS ONLY. Refuelling for Teams must be done with the
engine switched off and the bike on a rear stand.
22. Safety Car
The Safety Car may be deployed at any time under the direction of the Clerk of The Course. The Safety Car will enter the circuit at Pit Lane.
A black board with the letters SC in white will be shown at the start line along with Safety Car Flags at flag marshal posts. In the sprint
classes the Safety Car will pick up the race leader however in the endurance race, it may be deployed at any time as stated in the ACU
handbook. This will be covered in the compulsory rider briefings.
23. Pit Stops (ENDURANCE ONLY)
Everybody responsible for the refuelling procedure, including the person with the fire extinguisher, is obliged to wear a helmet and
overalls/leathers. Specific Endurance Class Regulations have been issued.
24. Race Numbers
All machines must be equipped with three number boards – one front and one either side of the machine. These must be visible to the
public, marshals and officials. The number displayed on the machine, must be the number registered in that class.
The number on the front of the machine must be at least 14cm tall and all numbers and backgrounds must conform to the colours listed in
the No Limits Technical Regulations. It is in your personal interest that the race numbers are clear and visible.
25. Camping
Grass areas are available outside the paddock. All wastewater must be containerised and disposed of off site. Please keep noise to a
minimum and generators should be switched off between 23:00 and 06:30. Any unruly behaviour by a rider or his/her entourage will not
be tolerated and fines or penalties will be applied to a rider or team for any unruly behaviour.
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No marquee stakes or nails are to be driven into the tarmac. No markings shall be made in any of the pit garages, pit lane or paddock
surfaces. Any cables or piping crossing public areas, fire lanes or roadways must be matted or taped down. Any cables or piping not
matted or taped down will be removed without prior warning.
Damage and Recovery from the circuit.
If oil or another substance is likely to involve excessive clean up then the Team or Competitor may be liable for costs incurred by Donington
Park. If a vehicle needs to be recovered from the circuit this will be done in a safe and timely manner. If damage occurs to the vehicle
during this operation then neither No Limits nor any other person is liable. Tyres and waste oil must not be left at the circuit, the fine is
£50.
Noise Restrictions
Engines may not be started before 09:00. The noise limit is 105dBA measured as per the ACU handbook 2015. All machines must be
tested prior to going on to the circuit.
Noise Testing (SPRINT ONLY)
Noise Testing will take place next to the assembly area at the following times:
Saturday
Metzeler Newcomer 1000
09:00 – 09:10
No Limits Cup 600 and No Limits Pre Injection 600
09:10 – 09:25
No Limits Cup 1000 and No Limits Pre Injection 750 & 1000
09:25 – 09:40
TSGP
09:40 – 09:55
Metzeler Newcomer 600
09:55 – 10:10
Pirelli Super Series
10:10 – 10:25
Noise Testing (ENDURANCE ONLY)
Noise Testing will be completed at pit exit during the following times:
Endurance (All Classes)
10:30 – 11:10
Passes
All riders will receive tickets for admission to the circuit. Endurance Teams will be issued with 6 wrist bands for Pit Lane/Pit Wall access
including riders. Any persons not believed to be performing a working function may be asked to leave the pit lane.
Transponders
Hired transponders may be collected from Race Administration during sign on. Payment for transponders is £30 CASH ONLY and must be
paid upon collection of your transponder. Your CURRENT ACU Road Race Licence must be kept as a security deposit until you return the
transponder. Failure to return the transponder by the end of the meeting will result in a £50 fine and the transponder along with the fine
must be sent to the No Limits Office by recorded delivery within 3 days of the meeting. Failure to return within this time will mean a
further replacement cost of £325 including VAT. Transponders should be returned to Race Administration within 30 minutes of the final
race end time.
Paddock Transport
Paddock Scooters are not permitted under any circumstances.
Filming/Photography
Other than the taking of still photographs for personal, non-commercial use, filming or photography is not permitted without obtaining
prior permission in writing from Donington Park and No Limits Trackdays Ltd. All on-board cameras must be approved in writing by the
Clerk of the Course and The Chief Technical Officer by completing a camera form, which can be obtained online or from Race
Administration.
Penalties
Penalties may be issued to riders in breach of the ACU Handbook or Supplementary Regulations for the event as follows:
Jump Start/Anticipation of the Start – Ride through penalty/up to 20 second time penalty
Failure to clear pit lane when requested – 30 second stop go penalty
Speeding in pit lane (First Offence) – Ride through penalty/ 20 second time penalty
Speeding in pit lane (Second Offence) – 60 second stop go penalty
Speeding in pit lane (Third Offence) – Disqualification
Overtaking under Yellow Flags – 60 second stop go penalty
Overtaking under Safety Car – 60 second stop go penalty
Overtaking the Safety Car – Disqualification
Non observance of Black or Black/Orange Flag – 60 second stop go penalty
Failure to wear rider identification arm band – 30 second stop go penalty
Failure to notify the Clerk of the Course of a conversion within 30 minutes – 60 second stop go penalty
Smoking in the Pit Lane or Garages (inc E-Cigarettes) – 60 second stop go penalty
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Rain Light not illuminated when required – 30 second stop go penalty
Riding the wrong way along pit lane – 20 second penalty
Penalties are not allowed to be taken under safety car conditions. Any other penalty as directed by the Clerk of the Course may be
imposed during the race or after it including those listed in the ACU Handbook. The Clerk of the Course may use his/her discretion in all
penalty decisions and these are for guideline purposes only.
36. Interpretation
The interpretation of any Rules, Regulations, Bulletins, and Final Instructions will rest with the Stewards of the Meeting, whose decision will
be final.
37. Event Organiser
No Limits Trackdays Ltd, 164 – 166 High Street, London Colney, St Albans, Herts, AL2 1QF
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