Trackdays at the Castellet circuit – Paul Ricard

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Trackdays – Driving on the the circuit Paul Ricard

Premium Trackday limited to 70 enrolments with only 30 cars on the track at any one time (open pit lane).

The concept of our Trackdays

Come and drive your car on the most famous circuit in France, the 5.8km long circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. Discover the sensations of driving during one of our track days organised on this legendary Formula 1 circuit.

A limited number of vehicles, a gentleman’s code of conduct and open pit lane driving. Throughout the day you can drive on this great circuit where you are free to drive when you want, with the added guarantee that you will benefit from optimal driving conditions.

We have been organising these Trackdays for several years now. Every year we organize about 50 Trackdays on some of the most beautiful circuits in France: Charade, Magny-Cours, Le Mans, Le Castellet, Dijon-Prenois, Nogaro, Val de Vienne, Le Mas du Clos, etc…

Safety and quality of driving are our main priorities:

We attach particular attention to the compliance of the safety regulations on the track. Drivers who are responsible for dangerous driving will be cautioned and if necessary banned from driving on the circuit.
We limit the number of drivers on the track in order to provide optimum driving conditions.
We limit the number of enrolments in order to maximize driving time with an open pit lane.
We accept with pleasure racing teams who will be able to integrate respectfully into our days alongside our regular drivers.

The famous Castellet circuit!

Since 1970 and its creation by Paul Ricard , the Castellet circuit has been THE place for car and motorcycle racing with no less than 14 French Formula 1 Grand Prix,22 Bol d’Or races and 12 French Moto GP races!

Thus, each year hundreds of thousands of spectators flock to the Paul Ricard circuit to watch these events. The circuit has more than 45 000 grandstand seats!

The Paul Ricard circuit is split up into 3 principal tracks: one is the 1.8km long driving school track, one is the 3.8km long track normally used by motorcycles and the last is the 5.8 km long track on which you will drive during our track days!

Programme for your Trackday at le Castellet

07:30 : Welcome for the participants (or 13:00 for the afternoon session).
08:15 : Technical and safety briefing (or 13:30 for the afternoon session). Briefing is mandatory : in case of late arrival participants must attend a 2nd briefing session once driving has begun.
09:00-13:00 : Driving (no specific vehicle categories)
13:00 -14:00 : Lunch break –Lunch in the circuit’s Panoramic restaurant included in the enrolment (participants are not allowed to bring their own meal- picnics are prohibited)
14:00-17:00 : Driving (no specific vehicle categories)

Conditions required to participate in the Trackdays

Authorised vehicles : All types of sports vehicles in good working condition except open-wheel vehicles. All vehicles must have an on track civil liability insurance, must respect the noise limit imposed by the circuit (100db on the Castellet circuit) and must be equipped with a tow hook.
Obligatory Equipment : Helmet with at least the CE norm, long-sleeved tops and trousers (for men and women)and the full equipment for competition vehicles (see list in the Regulations)
Access conditions : Only drivers and those accompanying them can access the paddock on the day(accreditation).If you do not know beforehand the people who will be accompanying you on the day, remember to inform us at least 20 days before the track day date so that we can enrol them.
Participation Conditions : Valid car driving licence (equivalent to a licence B in France) for all drivers , passengers must be a minimum of 16 years old
Documents to be provided on the Trackday : A copy of the Trackday Regulations completed, signed and dated the day of the Trackday (1 copy per driver)+ signed responsibility waiver from the circuit.

TRACKDAYS RULES

Included in the Trackday enrolment

Access to the track for 1 driver per vehicle ( supplement for additional drivers)
Lunch included at the Panoramic restaurant on the circuit (1 lunch/registered driver or accompanying person)
Open bar with soft drinks all day , including pastries, coffee and cold drinks
Passengers over 16 years old allowed
First Aid assistance and recovery vehicles present at the track
At extra cost:
- Personalised coaching with an instructor with prior reservation
- Box rental (contact the Paul Ricard circuit directly for the reservation)

Access to and accommodation at the Paul Ricard circuit

The Paul Ricard circuit has a range of top class accommodation including 2 hotels on site: the 5-star l’hôtel & Spa du Castellet 5 étoiles and the 3-star l’hôtel Grandprix 3 étoiles.

Access to the circuit is easy by car via the A50 motorway (exit no.11), by plane (Marseille Provence airport or Toulon Hyères airport or by train (Bandol train station 20 km away).

Choose the date:

Choose the time slot:

Choose the option personalised coaching:

A 30-minute on-board coaching session with a driving instructor including a theoretical part (carried out during one of your first driving sessions).

On-board coaching with a driving instructor including a theoretical part (carried out in 30-minutes sessions spread out over your driving time).

Exclusive presence of a driving instructor from motor racing during your entire driving time.

Choose an option:

Postpone your enrolment up to 3 days before the scheduled date (reserved coaching times cannot be postponed). Postponement possible only once.

Surname and first name of driver * :

Driving licence number * :

Email address of driver * :

Telephone number of driver * :

Make and model of vehicle * :

Person to contact in case of emergency * :

Contact telephone number in case of emergency * :

Numberplate * :

Add. driver No.1 :
(+140 € - Lunch included)

Add. driver No.2 :
(+140 € - Lunch included)

Add. driver No.3 :
(+140 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.1 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.2 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.3 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.4 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.5 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Accompanying person No.6 :
(+70 € - Lunch included)

Drivers’ track experience * :

If you have completed less than 3 outings on a circuit, FFSA regulations strongly recommend that you reserve a coaching session with a driving instructor for that day (option to choose above)

Participation conditions for the trackday * :

I (the undersigned hereby declared as owner of the vehicle) certify that the vehicle being used is in good working condition, is apt for being driven on a track and is insured for on track civil liability ( on track civil liability insurance must cover all drivers).

I/We (the undersigned driver(s)) hereby certify to be in possession of a valid car driving licence (equivalent of B licence in France) and have read and accepted the regulations applicable at present. I/We certify the exactitude of the information provided and promise to notify the organizers Nomad Driving Event of any changes between the enrolment date and the date of the trackday.