The format for the day follows along the lines of a regular commercial track day.
- Arrival at Odiham: 07:30.
- Signing on - remember both parts of your drivers license (or ACU license)
- Mandatory riders safety briefing: 0820hrs
- First riders group on circuit: 0900hrs
- Lunch: 1 hour, timing depending on factors on the day
- Close: 1700hrs
Getting here
There is a map and directions to RAF Odiham posted here. Entry to the airfield will be via Crash Gate 4, which is on the Odiham-Alton road exactly 1 mile from the turning for the main gate, halfway down the hill (Crash gate 5 is at the top of the hill). The gate will be open between 0715-0815. Please do not arrive any earlier, as it will present a hazard to other road users. The gate may be signposted with signs "OMCC ARD".
If you arrive outside of these time access will be via the main gate, but you will have to wait for a member of staff to be free to come and collect you, which may be some time as you will not be a priority.
Please ride carefully and considerately through the surrounding villages when arriving and departing from the ARD, or when getting fuel. The event is publicised locally and expect the police to be in attendance close by.
Access to the station
RAF Odiham is an active RAF Station. You MUST present some form of photo ID as you enter through the crash gates. You and any passengers will be checked against the OMCC list. If you or your guest(s) do not have photoID you will be refused access. No refund will be given if you are unable to attend due to this. Do not bring along last-minute guests. You and/or your guest will be refused entry.
Any changes to the details you completed on your entry form must be emailed at least 7-days in advance of the ARD to oic@omcc.co.uk
Mandatory Riders Briefing
The mandatory riders briefing will commence promptly at 0820hrs. Please ensure you are ontime. It is preferable to leave your wheel change, 4th nervous wee or 3rd cup of tea until after the briefing. If you are late, you will miss your first session and will not be able to ride until you have been briefed. Once the brief is complete you will be given a briefing attendance wristband to confirm you have been briefed. This wristband will be checked before every session.
If you are late to the briefing, do NOT complain. It is your own fault. It will only delay your personal briefing even further.
Signing On
Please bring a completed Indemnity Form with you. It will save you a LOT of time in the signing in booth. You will have downloaded one along with the application form, so there is no excuse. Remember that you will need to legally prove you can actually ride a motorcycle, so please bring both parts of your valid drivers license or ACU license. If you cannot produce these on the day you will be removed from the event and no refund will be issued. We have no method of contacting the DVLA to check.
Rider Groups
We divide the riders into 3 groups - Novice, Intermediate, Experienced. 20 minutes per session.
NOVICE: - For those who have only done a couple, or never done, a track day before.
INTERMEDIATE: - For those who have done a number of track days but do not feel confident enough for the experienced group.
EXPERIENCED: - For those who have done a number of track days before and feel confident in their riding abilities.
We may suggest that you change groups based on your abilities on circuit, as judged by our team of instructors. You may also request a change of group during the day though not every request may be able to be accomodated as we have strict group numbers. We will always do our best to ensure similar ability riders are in the same group.
Fuel
There are no refuel facilities at the circuit. There are two petrol stations within 1½ miles of RAF Odiham. The entry/exit gate will only be open until 0815 and will reopen at the lunch break (between 1230 and 1315) to allow you to go and get fuel, please remember to remove and tape covering lights, indicators, mirrors etc before you ride on the road. We do not have the manpower to be opening and closing the gate all day so lunch time will be your opportunity to refuel.
Scruitineering
There is a noise limit of 105dB on all ARDs. All bikes will have to pass a test on the day of the ARD before being allowed on the circuit. Do not have your bike tested with a baffle fitted and then remove it. This will get you banned from the event.
Track Discipline
A full briefing will be given to you and the circuit is fully marshalled. This is an ARD not a race meeting. We have a zero tolerance factor for people who mess about and put others at risk.
What not to bring:
- Sparky knee sliders etc
- A loud exhaust
- A 'race face'
- Gore-tex or similar riding gear
- Lap-timing equipment!
What to bring instead...
- A friendly attitude to fellow riders
- Water, bananas, healthy food that will keep you going all day
- A bike in good condition
- Zip-together bike leathers or a one-piece suit
- Plenty of fuel
- BOTH parts of your drivers license.
