A track day is an organised event in which non-members are allowed to drive or ride around established motor racing circuits, or alternatively (though far less common) on closed or disused airfields. Most race tracks around the world now provide this facility, where a road legal or track prepared car or motorcycle can be used without speed restriction (as if racing , though the practice of actual racing is almost exclusively forbidden at these events) by members of the public. Criteria for being eligible to participate is usually the holding of a driving licence for the vehicle in question or the appropriate racing license for the event can also be used and the payment of a fee .
8-495: The Red Bull RB17 is an upcoming limited production track-only hybrid sports car produced by Red Bull Advanced Technologies , the commercial technology and engineering arm of Formula One team Red Bull Racing . Primarily designed by Red Bull Racing's Chief Technical Officer, designer, and aerodynamicist Adrian Newey , with additional assistance from team engineers, the RB17 is Red Bull 's first production car. The name RB17
16-690: A six-speed sequential unit developed in-house, with the gears built by Xtrac . The weight of the RB17 will be under 1,000 kg (2,200 lb), and it will be built entirely with carbon composite materials. It will use active suspension , which has not been permitted in F1 since the conclusion of the 1993 season . Track day There are varying formats for the proceedings, but they usually consist of two or three groups loosely corresponding to an individual's level of experience and/or how quick they are, (e.g. novice/ intermediate/ advanced or beginner/ experienced). One group at
24-523: A time will then take to the track in order that the majority on track at any given time are traveling at similar speed, and there is usually time for a varying number of these sessions throughout the event. Usually, participants use their own vehicles, however a growing number of tracks and organizers can provide hire vehicles if required, while quite often, extra facilities such as instructor guidance, tyre sales and advice and even suspension sales and set-up are available. Track days are also often held in
32-613: Is derived from Red Bull Racing's Formula One car naming scheme sequence, having been skipped in 2021 when the 2020 RB16 was reused as the RB16B and was followed in 2022 by the RB18 . The car was unveiled to the public as a non-working full-scale version on 12 July 2024 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed . Production is scheduled to begin in 2025, and will be limited to 50 cars, costing £5 million each. Initially, Red Bull planned for
40-401: The car to be powered by an F1-inspired twin-turbocharged V8 engine , but this was later replaced by a Cosworth -developed 4.5 litre V10 engine capable of revving to 15,000 rpm at redline , with a proposed power output of 1,000 hp (750 kW; 1,000 PS). An additional 200 hp (150 kW; 200 PS) of hybrid power is derived from an electric motor . The transmission will be
48-428: The guise of racing schools where the emphasis is on nurturing the finer skills of machine control and race craft, often under the tutelage of experienced former racers. Whatever the interpretation, primarily track days are all about having fun, whether motorbike or car, the emphasis is on enjoyment in a controlled and suitable environment. As the performance of vehicles (especially in relation to motorcycles) increases,
56-494: The track day can prove an invaluable means of improving the skills necessary to properly control these machines at or nearing their full potential in relative safety. It is a common feedback from track day enthusiasts that it helps them define the massive distinction between road and track riding/driving styles and as a result, through improved skill levels and attitudes, can have a positive effect on their road safety . As riders and drivers become more secure with their abilities and
64-456: The track environment they can progress to "Open- Pit Lane " events (more common with car track days rather than bike days). These events dispense with the groups format and participants have unlimited access to the circuit throughout the event. This is usually controlled by an organiser by populating the event with fewer participants, albeit usually at a higher price, with instructor guidance facilities usually available. Track day marshals will use
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