Open for business. The track gates usually open at 8am for racers to turn up (please check the homepage news to ensure you have the correct time as it is subject to change).
New to racing. If you have never been to a race event it may be wise to turn up at one of the meetings to get a feel for how it is run and the procedures so that you know what to expect the next time when you turn up to race.
Setting up. It is helpful if before people help prepare the rostrum, pit lane and pitting area for racing before setting up their own equipment to get racing underway as soon as possible.
Booking In. Booking in is called where each racer must make his /her way to the rostrum to sign in for the days action and pay any fees applicable.
Drivers Meeting. Racers will be called to the rostrum for a brief drivers meeting outlining the days events.
Practice. The track will be opened for around 20 mins of practice time before the racing begins.
Heat Listings. On the side of the rostrum the days heat listing will be presented outlining how many heats there will be and the car number of each person racing.
5 Min Rounds. Each heat of racing is 5 mins and PDMCC operates a rolling start system for racing heats. Essentially its an individually times 5 min to see how many laps you can get within those 5 mins. Laps are timed using the AMB transponder system.
Transponders. For those of you who don't have their own personal transponder the club has two sets which can be used for racing. You must take the transponder which corresponds to your race number before each race and return it immediately to the rostrum after your race for charging and so that other people can use them.
Marshalling. After you have raced your heat you must immediately go out and marshall against the same number post to which you were driving. Please get out to marshall as soon as possible so the next heat can get underway.
After Round. After the round has finished the positions of every driver will be listed on the board along with finishing positions of each heats, lap times etc. There will possibly be a break of around 15 mins before the next round of heats is started.
Repeat. The day proceeds with 4-5 rounds of qualifying rounds depending on the time of year and daylight available.
Finals. After all rounds have been done the Final listing will go on the board and the finals will be raced. Everyone races a final unless your car is unable to continue and they can range from 10-35 mins in length requiring extra fuel stops.
Pack Away. Once all finals have been raced it is appreciated if all racers can help with putting away of the track equipment before a brief handing out of trophy's to the top 3 drivers of each Final.
Happy Racing