Donington Endurance Preview
- CSCC Staff
- 2 hours ago
- 4 min read
Our pair of 2 hour endurance races at Donington National, on Sunday 21st June are perfect for endurance virgins, or experienced drivers alike. After careful planning and discussion, we can now reveal what makes our Endurance event, both special and different. This is the first event in the CSCC's history which requires refuelling. Recognising this, we have found a way that means members don't need to spend money on refuelling equipment. Read on for more information.
Overview.
40 minutes qualifying and a 2 hour race for pre-78 classics.
40 minutes qualifying and a 2 hour race for modern cars.
Single car, with one, two or three drivers (sorry, no multi-car teams).
Minimum of two mandatory timed pit stops.
Entry fee of just £890 for 160 minutes of tracktime.
What is different?
No need to spend a penny on refuelling equipment! Competitors can use the circuit petrol pumps (Spa Six Hours style), with the driver adding fuel themselves. Alternatively, for those with their own equipment and team member, refuelling may take place in a designated part of the pit lane.
Different pit lane entrance, using the Melbourne Loop to exit the circuit.
Competitors will drive slowly through a barriered lane through the paddock, allowing refuelling at the circuit pumps for some, whilst others continue, joining the pit lane in between the race control tower and medical centre buildings.
In addition, we have a pair of R-Werks Special Saloons & Modsports races, plus a 40 minute Adams & Page Swinging 60s race, for those that prefer our traditional format.
Let's look at things in more detail. Exact details will be confirmed after entries open in April.
Drivers and Cars:
All drivers must be CSCC members, all cars must be registered to a CSCC series or championship. The races are for one car, with one, two or three drivers permitted. These races are part of a series, but championship cars are welcome to fit into a suitable series, at no extra registration cost.
The Classic race will have a grid of 40 cars, comprising the following series, each following their own class structure, tyre regulations and awards (just as at Spa): Adams & Page Swinging 60s Midland Classic Restorations Ecurie Classic K Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge, supported by Suffolk Classic Services
The Modern race will have a 40 car grid, made up of the series below, each following their own class structure, tyre regulations and awards (just as at Spa). Speeds will vary greatly, so in the interests of safety, the CSCC reserves the right to refuse entries from the slowest cars, sorry. Advantage Motorsport Future Classics SuperPro Modern Classics Gold Arts Magnificent Sevens Co-ordSport Tin Tops Trackday Solutions Puma Cup Fox Transport Turbo Tin Tops
Verum Builders New Millennium Liqui Moly Slicks
Open Series
Draft pits and paddock map. The low, safe speeds in the paddock and pits will be confirmed later.
Pit Lane and Refuelling:
The ‘normal’ pit-in will be closed to all, except circuit vehicles, safety car and drivers with mechanical issues.
Pit-in will instead be down the Melbourne Loop, slowing to a safe speed (tbc) at the timing point, halfway down the loop. Leaving the recognised circuit, drivers will enter the paddock at a very low speed (tbc), controlled by speed guns, travelling down a lane that separates them from pedestrians in the paddock, with Marshals controlling specified pedestrian crossing lanes along the crowd barriers. A minimum of two, timed pit stops will take place (competitors will time themselves), with a emphasis on safety, we don't want to see competitors under time pressure sloshing around fuel. The time will mean that neither refuelling option should give a competitive advantage. Pit-to-car radios are permitted, provided the required permission is gained from East Midlands Airport 30 days in advance.
Refuelling option A. Those drivers wishing to refuel at the circuit pumps will come to a stop, switch off their engine, get out, pump fuel themselves, belt up then travel into the pit lane in the gap between the medical centre and race control. An optional driver change may then take place. Fuel will be pre-paid to the CSCC in advance. The exact grade of fuel will be confirmed, with four pumps available.
Refuelling option B. Those drivers wishing to refuel using jugs (no open containers or
funnels), will drive past the petrol station, into the pit lane and carry out an optional driver change. From there they can travel to a designated part of the pit lane, where they may refuel, with no driver in the car and the engine off.
In both cases, the areas will have high levels of fire cover.
A draft timetable, subject to change:
Once again we have tried to offer our members and volunteers something exciting and out-of-the-ordinary. The Anglesey 24 Hour event we tried some years ago is still one of the most loved and requested events we have ever run. Many members expressed a regret at not taking part, we feel this could be the same type of 'must do' event, don't miss out!
