trackday minimum age for a passenger

[jasongtr]

anyone know how old my son would have to be to come out as a passenger in my car on a trackday?

silverstone is the nearest for us but would travel a bit further if needed, (no hurry as the car isnt even ready yet)

i suspect its 10yrs old but i might be wrong

[Reechard]

Ive been to a few and often ahve to be 16-18.

I know not all are that old. So I guess it depends on who is running the event and the circuits regulations.

[jasongtr]

cheers..lol, no mate my lad isnt 16-18, i guess he'll have to wait ((quite a few years)

cheers

[Jaspa]

With Javelin the minimum age is 16.

May be worth checking with whichever organiser you are looking to run with.

Stuart

[tonigmr2]

It is usually 16.

[MaxxUK]

I'm not sure there is an official line on this. I have certainly taken out passengers who have been under 16. I am an ARDS instructor but that had no bearing on it. It's down to the person signing you on as a passenger.

Incidentally, 14 year olds can DRIVE on a trackday IF accompanied by an ARDS instructor, this is how the young lads who race in Ginetta Jr (14yp+) and Sax Max (14yo+) get to drive on circuit.

One thing I am not sure of is if the 14yo needs some form of Motorsport license, I don't think so as I've gone out with young lads on trackday who are just 'thinking about it'

Maxx

[tonigmr2]

Different if it's a test day or ARDS than a normal track day I think. Most TDOs don't like under 16s.

[MaxxUK]

Oddly it's probably the other way round. According to MSA rules (although open to interpretation), no passengers are allowed in car on a TEST day so no opportunity to have an instructor alongside.

I'm really not sure about 14yo+ solo on Test Days. I think if they have a competition license it 'should' be allowable, after all they are allowed to do free practice, quali, race etc.

I've done Goldtrack, Javelin and I think BaT days where 14yo+ have been allowed as long as ALWAYS accompanied by an ARDS instructor.

Again I think it's down to the TDO and if their insurance covers it, also I think they would insist on a Grade A ARDS instructor.

Thinking about it I have also been on an MSV day where I have seen 14yo+ drivers.

Maxx

[tonigmr2]

OK I stand corrected then!! It's just I've tried to take my nephew out before and it's always been must be 16 yrs old, perhaps it's just that particular TDO.

[MaxxUK]

I've not personally organised this but a number of my fellow instructors work with these young lads so I will find out the score for you.

Maxx

[jasongtr]

my lad is 9 so i thought i was pushing it - still by the time my car gets back on the road he'll be 16 anyway