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Association of Track Day Organisers (ATDO)

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The Association of Track Day Organisers (ATDO) is a non-profit making organisation, which was established in 1999 to set general safety standards and a code of practice for track days. The ATDO currently has over 50 members, consisting of track day organisers & operators, and other track day related bodies.

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ATDO officially came into existence on the 3rd February 1999 when representatives of 30 organisations involved with track days voted at Silverstone to form themselves into the Association of Track Day Organisers. The association's members include both motorcycle and car track day organisers, as well as motor racing circuit owners, and others involved in the track day scene. Calum Lockie of the Gold Track Driving Club was voted in as Chairman, and Geoffrey Sturgess of Motorcycle Folly was voted in as Vice Chairman, thus creating a balance of interest between bikes and cars.

Track days are a growing part of the leisure industry, and ATDO members allow those people with powerful road-going machinery to use it in a controlled (and therefore safer) environment, which is free of traffic regulations, speed cameras, pedestrians, trucks, etc., etc. This helps to discourage drivers from using the public roads to put their vehicles 'through their paces', and for those participants who own competition cars or bikes, ATDO members offer the opportunity for them to test their vehicles, and to gain valuable circuit knowledge, without the need to enter competitive racing.

ATDO membership offers advantages to both track day customers and organisers alike.

All ATDO members must abide by the association's code of practice, and all that entails, and are required to operate their events in accordance with written procedure. This is obviously good for the customer because, if they book their events with ATDO members, they can be sure that minimum standards with be maintained.

The advantage for ATDO members is that they know that there is a body in existence keeping a watchful eye on the track day scene in general, and looking after the interests of the track day industry as a whole. And with an organisation to act as a focal point, members can be more confident that their voice will be heard on the important issues that have a big effect on the industry. ATDO also supports its members by acting as a sign of quality, and as a lobbying organisation, as well as offering other help such as model form documentation (e.g. indemnities) and help with Insurance arrangements etc.


MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Members should be organisers of non-competitive track days for cars or motorcycles or otherwise interested in the industry - press, services providers, track owners etc.

A good commercial reputation is necessary and compliance with ATDO's code of practice for track day organisation.

Members must declare any financial interest in any activity or organisation being recommended to or through ATDO


ATDO CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TRACK DAYS

1. Track days shall be non-competitive. Where racers are allowed simultaneous access to the track they shall be subject to the same rules as other participants
2. Organisers shall specify and not exceed a maximum number of cars/bikes on the track at any time.
3. Organisers must carry at least £2,000,000 public liability Insurance.
4. Experienced staff/officers must be in attendance throughout the event.
5. Drivers and passengers/riders shall be required to sign-on and attend a briefing session.
6. Access to the track shall be monitored to prevent access by those who have not signed on and attended a briefing.
7. On track instruction shall be available.
8. Venues shall be adequately marshalled.
9. Driving/riding whilst under the influence of intoxicating drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited.
10. Drivers and passengers/riders must wear helmets and where appropriate, suitable protective clothing.


STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Use only ARDS or otherwise approved instructors, see ARDS FAQ Thread http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=34315

Specify rules for overtaking.

Operate according to a written operating procedure.


LIST OF MEMBERS

- Main organisations relevant to the Porsche Marques

- BookaTrack.com
- Circuit Days Ltd
- Easytrack
- Gold Track
- Javelin Motorsport
- Porsche Club GB
- RMA Ltd

Note, this list is subject to change at any time, therefore refer to the following for the latest position.

Full a complete list of Members click here
http://www.atdo.co.uk/atdo.php?pg=members&ls=all


MORE INFORMATION

http://www.atdo.co.uk
 
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