General Testing
Terms and Conditions

Your testing activity (each a Testing Day) is provided by Silverstone Circuits Limited (We/Us/Our) at Silverstone Circuit (the Venue). The term “participant” and “you” within this document refers to the driver/rider testing a Car, Kart or Bike. By booking a Testing Day, the booker agrees (on behalf of the participant and any guests or other attendees of the Venue on the Testing Day linked to the participant), and by taking part in the Testing Day the participant agrees, to be bound by these terms and conditions. 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR VISITS TO OUR SITE

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PARTICIPANT DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING

In consideration of being granted permission to use the circuit upon payment of the fee, the participant AGREES DECLARES AND UNDERTAKES: that in the event of accident, loss or damage occurring during a Testing Day, the participant will not pursue any claim for damages against any other participant (save in respect of injury or death). 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND DISCLAIMER

Motorsport is dangerous and can involve injury or death. Despite us taking all reasonable precautions, accidents can happen. By attending a Testing Day, drivers acknowledge this and confirm that they are aware of the nature of the Testing Day and attend the Venue at their own risk.

We require the driver and any passenger to complete a disclaimer (the Disclaimer) before their Testing Day begins. A parent or guardian will be asked to complete the Disclaimer if the participant is aged 16 years or less.  

REMOVAL FROM THE VENUE

We may refuse access to, and eject from, the Venue any persons who are acting against the interests of safety and/or whose behaviour is likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury. We may also have to conduct security searches at the Venue to ensure the safety of drivers and other persons at the Testing Day.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

We will not be liable for any loss of any kind, injury or damage, howsoever caused, to a driver or passenger, their guests or their property unless it’s as a result of our negligence or that of our employees or authorised agents. Our liability is excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law and limited to the face value of the relevant Testing Day. We reserve all rights in relation to any damage which is caused or contributed to by the participant and any of their guests to any third party or property, and you (on behalf of the participant) agree to fully indemnify us and our group companies and ours/their officers and employees from and against all and any claims which arise, as a consequence of their reckless and/or negligent conduct whether during any Testing Day or otherwise. 

LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  • All participants must sign on from 07:00 (subject to timetable changes – please view our Testing website prior to setting out on your journey for the latest information). If you are going to arrive late for signing on, please contact our Event Manager as soon as possible.
  • All participants must produce a current Motorsport UK/FIA Competition Race Licence when car testing, a current Motorsport UK/FIA Competition Kart Licence when Kart testing or an ACU/SACU Competition Licence when bike testing, at sign on. You must confirm you hold a compliant licence at time of booking.
  • In the event of substandard driving we reserve the right to remove the driver from some or all of the Testing Day. In such circumstances we will not permit the testing activity to be re-booked, nor shall we provide any refund.
  • Where a licence is held by a governing body, please request confirmation from the governing body that a valid licence is held – email [email protected]. Please bring photo I.D. to sign on. We have the right to refuse drivers/riders who do not produce their licence when asked.
  • A driver signing on with a National ‘B’ Competition Licence who is required by Motorsport UK to display a novice cross when racing, must also display a novice cross on the rear of their car when testing. A rider signing on with an ACU Licence who is required by the ACU to wear a Novice Jacket when racing, must also wear a Novice Jacket when testing.
  • Each participant will be issued with a wrist band which must be worn during testing. Please stop at the end of the pit lane and show the wrist band to the marshal.
  • All participants must wear helmets and safety clothing, which comply with the relevant governing body’s technical/safety regulations, and all vehicles must comply with governing body technical/safety regulations. Road cars/bikes are not permitted on the circuit.
  • Passengers cannot be carried in vehicles on circuit during testing, the only exception is for Licensed Grade A or above ARDS Instructors being in car (front seat), where the Instructor’s licence must be shown at sign on. Participants will be held responsible for the good conduct of their team personnel whilst at the Venue. 
DRIVERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18

All junior drivers must be approved by us in advance, be at least 14 years of age and hold a National B Race License, or equivalent for international drivers. The junior driver must have evidence of track experience and be competent with race experience in a junior championship as a minimum. The team manager must be able to provide proof of competent experience.

All drivers under the age of 18 will be required to have all documentation (including the registration form and indemnities) signed by a parent or guardian or the team manager (with an authorisation letter from the parent or guardian). 

NOISE LIMITS – FOR ALL VEHICLES (CARS, KARTS AND BIKES)

There are a number of noise meters located around the circuit which will measure drive-by noise limits. Our noise limits for a Testing Day are in accordance with our circuit regulations as follows:

National Circuit – 102dB on a drive-by test.

Grand Prix Circuit – in compliance with Motorsport UK championship regulations relevant to the vehicle being tested, maximum limit 105dB on a drive-by test.  

If in doubt, please call or get a noise test before going out on circuit.

Please see Section (J) Common Regulations for Competitors: Vehicles – Appendix 1 Chart 5.18: Maximum Noise Limits Drive by limits will be 3dB less than those levels stipulated in the ‘Blue Book’.

If it is believed that a vehicle may exceed the above limits, a noise test must be requested prior to going out on circuit.

It is the obligation of all participants and team managers to ensure that any silencer fitted to a vehicle being tested meets the requirements of a Motorsport UK/ACU scrutineer for that type of vehicle.

Offending vehicles may not be allowed to continue testing. Drivers of offending vehicles must follow our requirements and direction; failure to do so will result in exclusion of further participation in the Testing Day. Should a vehicle fail the static or the drive by noise test and be excluded from further participation, we will not permit the testing to be re-booked, nor shall we provide any refund.

No racing engines may be run before 08:30 or after 17:30.

ELECTRIC/HYBRID VECHILES  

If an electric or hybrid vehicle is being used at a Testing Day, the vehicle must be approved by the relevant governing body, the vehicle must be compliant with the governing body’s requirements and all information requested by us (including a risk assessment) MUST be sent to [email protected]  at least fourteen (14) days before the start of the Testing Day. Information must be provided regarding the type/colour/shape of the car and we may require photos of the vehicle. If such information is not reported prior to a Testing Day, we reserve the right to refuse admittance to or remove this vehicle from the Testing Day.

ON TRACK
  • If the circuit is closed to recover a stranded vehicle, red lights and red flags will be shown around the circuit. Participants must complete the lap slowly and return to the pits, but be prepared to stop during their slowing down lap. Ignoring the red lights or overtaking under red lights will result in instant exclusion from the Testing day and we will not provide any refund.
  • The chequered flag will be displayed at the start/finish line to signal the end of a session. Participants must return to the pits.
  • Flag signals will be shown at some but not all flag points around the circuit throughout the day. Please be aware that in addition to human operation of flags, we also utilise an electronic flag system at our circuit.
  • In the event of mechanical failure, the participant must attempt to leave their vehicle in a safe place. The participant should then wait behind the safety barrier for recovery. Team personnel must obtain permission from Race Control before accessing the circuit.
  • Following an accident or collision, the participant’s wristband will be removed until the participant has received the approval of our Medical Team to continue testing. Any participant falling from a bike will have their wristband removed until the participant has received the approval of our Medical Team to continue testing.
  • The participant shall reimburse us for the repair of damage to our property including the circuit or any part of the Venue (which for avoidance of doubt includes the catch fencing, safety barriers and safety vehicles) caused by the participant  or any person in their party. Any sum due to us as a result of damage shall be paid by the participant within 14 days of our written demand.
  • In the event of an incident on the circuit, involving two or more vehicles, where driving/riding standards are believed to be the cause, those drivers/riders will have their wristbands confiscated until our Safety Team, and (if required) the chief instructor, have reviewed the incident using marshals accounts and CCTV footage. If it is deemed that the incident was caused by poor driving/riding standards, we reserve the right to remove the offending driver/rider from the Testing Day. In the event of such removal, we shall not provide any refund. Those parties not at fault will be issued with a new wristband and allowed to continue to participate in the Testing Day.
PIT LANE

Re-fuelling and the storage of petrol (or other fuels) is not permitted in the pit lane.

No naked flames (smoking, welding, etc.) in the pit lane or garages.

The pit lane is strictly one way. Vehicle access to the pit lane is via the gate between the garage blocks.

Service vehicles are not allowed in the pit lane. Reckless or dangerous driving will result in exclusion from further testing.

Unless participating, no persons under the age of 16 are allowed in the pit lane or on the pit wall.

VENUE, PADDOCK ACCESS AND DEPARTURE TIMES

Access to the Venue and the paddock will be permitted from 07:00 on the Testing Day (unless instructed otherwise by us, without exception). Any arrivals prior to this time, must park where indicated on arrival at the Venue. Garages and paddock areas must be cleared by 19:00.

PADDOCK INFORMATION
  • All participants must familiarise themselves with the garage, paddock and pit rules.
  • Please be aware of other teams, participants, contractors, pedestrians and our staff in the paddock, garages and pit lane. Participants are responsible for their own safety and that of other users of these areas.
  • It is a participant’s responsibility to risk assess their operation and take the appropriate action to remove or minimise any hazards.
  • When reversing HGVs or other vehicles with restricted viewing a banksman wearing hi-vis clothing must be there to assist when reversing.
  • Please do not leave any cables or hoses across walkways. Please use the cable ducts we provide or cable matting.
  • Any issues of concern or hazards must be reported to our Event Manager.
  • Due to the hazardous environment of a live paddock, children under the age of 16 are not allowed at the Venue unless accompanied by an adult. This adult must supervise the child at ALL times. There is no exception.
GARAGE ALLOCATION (IF REQUESTED)

Upon arrival in the paddock, please ensure only the allocated garage is occupied. If a participant chooses not to hire a garage, please ensure all team vehicles park on the opposite side of the paddock, keeping garage bays clear for those who have booked.

No vehicle may be left overnight within the garage without our prior written agreement and with the appropriate risk assessment completed the team and accepted by us. For the avoidance of doubt any vehicles we agree can be left, are left at the owner’s sole risk.

GENERAL TESTING DAY OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We reserve the right to split any Testing Day into sessions, move any vehicle from one session to another, or cancel any Testing Day. We will endeavour to give as much notice as is possible, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Fuel Station opening times are: 08:30 – 17:00. Race Days 08:00 – 17:00. The Fuel Station supplies Gulf Super unleaded (97octane), Gulf Super 102 (102 octane), Gulf diesel.

We may not always be able to provide food, drink or catering facilities at the Venue.

Paddock Diner usual opening hours are 08:00 – 16:00 (08:00 – 12:00 Breakfast, 12:00 – 14:30 Hot Lunch), however we reserve the right to change these times at our discretion. We will inform you of any changes prior to or at the start of your Testing Day.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING

Teams using cameras must complete a form obtained at sign on and have the equipment checked by a member of our Safety Team.  Only bolt on mounting systems designed specifically for the purpose and not suction or other temporary mountings must be used.  Under no circumstances must helmet cameras be used.  Drones are also expressly forbidden.

PAYMENT TERMS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
  • Payment is taken at the time of booking.  
  • In the event you wish to cancel your participation in a Testing Day, a refund will only be provided or re-booking permitted, if we receive (to [email protected]) the notice of cancellation at least fourteen days prior to the scheduled Testing Day. The re-booked Testing Day must be booked within three months of the original cancelled date and subject to available testing dates, which may be limited. An additional charge will be levied for the re-booked Testing Day if the value of the new Testing Day is higher.  
  • No refund or re-booking will be permitted for any cancellation received less than fourteen (14) days prior to a scheduled Testing Day.  
  • In no other circumstances will we provide a refund.
  • We reserve the right to levy an administration fee for any changes to a booking.
FORCE MAJEURE AND THE WEATHER

All Testing Days are offered subject to availability of dates, staff and facilities and, of course, the weather or other events beyond our reasonable control.  

If we are unable to run a Testing Day due to an extreme adverse weather conditions or other material events beyond our control, we will notify the participant and the participant will be able to re-book their Testing Day for a later date provided that you contact us at [email protected]  within fourteen (14) days of the date of cancellation. The re-booked Testing Day must be booked within three months of the original cancelled date and subject to available testing dates, which may be limited. An additional charge will be levied for the re-booked Testing Day if the value of the new Testing Day is higher.