Trackdays at the Ladoux circuit (Michelin test tracks)

Sunday 07 April 2024, Saturday 07 September  2024: Grip/ sliding trackdays limited to 40 enrolments for 20 cars on the track any one time : Morning on dry track (grip driving with open pit lane)- Afternoon sliding on wet track ( 2 series of 20 cars).

Saturday 01 June 2024, Saturday 05 October 2024 :  Trackdays 100% sliding limited to 40 enrolments for 20 cars on the track at any one time.

Only registered vehicles are allowed (regulations imposed by the Michelin company – no exemption possible). Vehicles without a license plate will not be allowed to enter the site.

Come and drive your car on the Ladoux circuit (Michelin tracks) at Clermont Ferrand during one of our track days that we want to be both exclusive and qualitative by limiting the number of enrolments to 40 cars. According to the day you have chosen, you can enjoy driving on the wet track all day or the dry track in the morning (2.7km), and the wet track in the afternoon ( “the duck”), both with a limited number of vehicles.

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.

Throughout the year Michelin carries out tests on its tyres on these tracks. There are 21 different tracks. For our Trackdays, Michelin opens the doors of its test centre to allow you to drive your car with  different options; on the dry track in the morning and the wet track in the afternoon. You will have the opportunity to drive on two of the tracks at the Ladoux circuit, one is 2.7 km long with a total of 12 corners, while the other is 2.3km long with 14 corners. The first track is a dry asphalt track which is homologated by the International Automobile Federation of Formula 1. The surface is extremely smooth which allows peaks at very high speeds. Finesse is required to negociate the corners…which are numerous  and whose radii range from 30 to 240 metres! The second track which is open on the Ladoux site, the shortest, is the wet track. It is equipped with an automatic watering system, great drifts guaranteed.

• 07:30 :   Welcome for the participants (or 12:15 for the afternoon session) . 
• 08:15 : Technical and safety briefing (or 12:30 for the afternoon session). Briefing is mandatory : in case of late arrival participants must attend a 2nd briefing session once driving has begun.
• 09:00-12:00 :  Driving with grip (with no specific vehicle categories) or sliding in 2 sets of series according to the day chosen 
• 12:00 -13:00 :  Lunch break (meal not included-food truck on site on certain dates) 
• 13:00-17:00 :  Driving with sliding on the wet track (“The Duck”) in 2 sets of series (rotation of series every 30 minutes)

• Authorised vehicles : Registered vehicles with  MOT. Vehicles which do not have a licence plate and valid MOT will not be allowed. No open wheel vehicles will be allowed.  All vehicles must have an on track civil liability insurance, must respect the noise limit imposed by the circuit (100db on the Ladoux circuit) and must be equipped with a tow hook. Electric vehicles are not allowed on the Trackdays at  Ladoux. 
• 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) 
• 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. All participants must provide proof of identity in order to enter the circuit ( the Michelin site is high security).The list of all persons present (drivers and accompanying persons)must be presented to Nomad Driving Event at least 10 days prior to the date in order to access the site. 
• Documents to be provided on the Trackday : A copy of the Trackday Regulations, completed signed and dated the day of the trackday ( 1 copy /driver)

• Access to the track for 1 driver per vehicle ( supplement for additional drivers)
• Passengers 16 years and over accepted free of charge
• Open bar with soft drinks all day ,including pastries , coffee and cold drinks
• First Aid assistance and recovery vehicles present at the track
• At extra cost:
  • Personalised coaching with an instructor with prior reservation

Different sports cars with driving instructors are available on request for a half-day or a whole day during the Trackdays at the Ladoux circuit:

• Porsche Cayman T718 : ½ day 2616€ whole day 4836€
• Alpine A110S : ½ day 2820€ whole day 5220€
• Porsche 911 991 : ½ day 3180€  whole day 5868€
• Porsche 911 991 GT3 : ½ day 3828€ whole day 7080€

Prices include VAT, but exclude transport costs to the circuit. Included in the cost: track access, fuel, briefing, coaching with a driving instructor and exclusive use of the car for 150 km (½ day) and 300 km  (whole day). Deposit 25000€

Contact us to reserve one of these cars during a trackday.

The Ladoux circuit is located 10 km from the Michelin headquarters, in Clermont Ferrand. It is accessible via the A75 and the A89 motorways or via the D2009. Various accommodation options are available near the circuit de Michelin Ladoux in Clermont Ferrand such as : Hotel Ibis Style Clermont République, Hotel Privilodges, Hotel Le Lion, Hotel Best Western Plus Gergovie etc…