RMM Public Track Days.

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RMM Public Track Days

Challenge your driving skill and take your vehicle to its performance limits at an RMM open-lapping track day. RMM Public track days are a non-timed, open-track driving event that allows drivers to experience the 3.5 km, 16-turn RMM circuit at their own pace.

Need-to-know Track Day Details

RMM is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all participants while on track together. Prior to participating in an RMM Public Track Day, all drivers will be required to provide sufficient details of their previous racetrack experience.

The vetting process is the same for all participants, no matter the level of previous experience they possess.

Based on the driver’s previous experience, drivers will sign up for one of three groups—Novice, Intermediate, or Experienced.

Drivers that do not meet the prior experience pre-requisites listed for each grouping can obtain access through the completion of either a RMM Beginner Track Experience program, or a RMM High Performance Driving School. RMM driving schools provide the necessary driving education and safety training to join public open-lapping events at RMM. Check our calendar for available RMM Track Schools.

Our strict pre-requisites allow for all participants on track to know that they are surrounded by others with a similar level of experience.

*Note: If you do not provide sufficient details of your previous driving history when registering, you may be contacted to provide more details.

Please review our FAQ’s further down this page to familiarize yourself with our passenger policy, noise policy, and all other details.

Please read below for Novice, Intermediate, and Experienced Group Track Day Event Requirements.

NOVICE GROUP

Novice drivers may have had an extended period away from track driving, and may not be as familiar with driving lines or modern track procedures.

Novice Group participants can expect to drive at a safe pace, while learning the RMM circuit, and getting re-acquainted with track etiquette.

Novice Group drivers will be led by an instructor pace car in a “lead-follow” environment for the first session in the morning.

Novice Group passing will be permitted in all designated passing zones. RMM Track Day passing rules will apply.

We recommended inexperienced drivers select the Novice Group for their first track event until an instructor deems them prepared to advance to a higher skill-level group.

 

NOVICE GROUP REQUIREMENTS
To participate in a Novice Group session, drivers must provide sufficient details outlining their experience in a minimum of ONE of the following:

  • Completion of an RMM Beginner Track Experience Course
  • Completion of an RMM High-Performance Driving Course
  • Completion of 1-day accredited driving school (Example: Skip Barber, Jim Russel, Bob Bondurant, Spring Mountain, Area 27 Racing Academy, Allen Berg Racing School)
    (All programs subject to approval by RMM event organizer)
  • 3 days of open-lapping experience at any racing circuit (within the past 5 years)
INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Intermediate Group participants are drivers who are confident in their driving abilities and are able to lap at a higher speed as they continue to build on their circuit experience.

First time participants to RMM in the Intermediate Group will begin the day with one full session of lead-follow. Subsequent sessions will be in an open-lapping format.

Intermediate Group passing will be permitted in all designated passing zones. RMM Track Day passing rules will apply.

INTERMEDIATE GROUP REQUIREMENTS
To participate in an Intermediate Group session, drivers must provide sufficient details outlining their experience in a minimum of ONE of the following:

  • Completion of an RMM High-Performance Driving Course
  • 1-day RMM public open lapping track day in the Novice Group (subject to approval)
  • Completion of a 3-day accredited driving school (Example: Skip Barber, Jim Russel, Bob Bondurant, Spring Mountain, Area 27 Racing Academy, Allen Berg Racing School)
    (All programs subject to approval by RMM event organizer)
  • 5 days of open-lapping experience at any racing circuit (within the past 10 years)
  • Accredited race license holder (within the past 30 years)
EXPERIENCED GROUP

Experienced Group participants are drivers with an extensive amount of previous race track experience, who are fully capable of lapping at high speeds, while maintaining the driving line and proper driving techniques.

First time participants to RMM in Experienced Groups will begin the day with one full session of lead-follow. Subsequent sessions will be in an open-lapping format.

Experienced Group passing will be permitted in all designated passing zones. RMM Track Day passing rules will apply.

Drivers must show a consistent ability to safely maintain an appropriate level of speed and vehicle control to remain in the Experienced Group. Driver’s in the experienced group typically have participated in multiple open lapping track days at RMM.

As a reference, drivers in the experienced group typically will have an average lap time of 1:52 or less in ideal conditions.

EXPERIENCED GROUP REQUIREMENTS
To participate in an Experienced Group session, drivers must provide sufficient details outlining their experience in a minimum of ONE of the following:

  • Completion of an RMM High-Performance Driving Course (subject to approval)

  • 1-day RMM public open lapping track day in the Intermediate Group
    (subject to approval)

  • 10 days of open-lapping experience at any racing circuit (within the past 10 years)

  • Accredited race license holder (within the past 15 years)

     

Track day requirments

To sign up for an RMM Public track day you will be required to complete the following:

  • Sign up through the motorsport registration portal.
  • Create a driver profile on motorsport registration.
  • Update your driver profile will sufficient details of your previous driving history. (for events not attended through the motorsport reg portal, provide a written detailed description of the previous events. Dates, Venue, Organizer details, Vehicle, etc)
  • Based on the driver history details you provided, choose a grouping that matches your previous experience. (Each participant’s experience level will be thoroughly reviewed by RMM staff to ensure they have signed up for the proper grouping)
  • Familiarize yourself with the RMM Track Orientation package outlining rules/regulations and track etiquette.
  • Arrive on time for the mandatory driver briefing.

 

RMM Public Track Day FAQs

Q. How much track time is there per group?
A. The full-day schedule allows for an estimated 120 minutes on track per group. The half-day night schedule allows for an estimated 80 minutes on track per group.

Q. I don’t have ‘proof’ of my previous experience, what should I do?
A. If you have experience not listed on your motorsport reg driver profile, please provide as many details as possible under the “other driving history” page. The more details, the better, e.g., venue name, exact event dates, organizer details, vehicle used.

Q. I am worried that I will be driving with others participants who do not meet the same safety standards as I do.
A. All participant’s driving history is thoroughly reviewed once they sign up. You can be confident that our strict pre-requisites ensure a high level of safety for all on track participants.

Q. I signed up for an upcoming RMM public track day, and I noticed that I have been moved into a different grouping than what I signed up for.
A. After reviewing the participants previous driving history, sometimes it is necessary to move the participant into a more appropriate group until they have received an on track evaluation.

Q. Is the driver briefing mandatory?
A. Yes, all drivers must be present for the scheduled driver briefing at the beginning of the day.

Q. I will not be able to make the scheduled driver briefing, what can I do?
A. Participants who have previously attended an RMM Public Track Day that are not able to attend the scheduled driver briefing are urged to inform the RMM Event Staff with sufficient notice to make alternative arrangements (subject to approval).

Q. Are there approved helmets available for rental?
A. Yes, RMM has many sizes of approved Snell SA2020 helmets available for a $10 rental fee.

Q. Can I use my personal helmet?
A. Yes, as long as it meets or exceeds the Snell SA2015 rating

Q. My personal helmet has an M Snell rating, is this acceptable?
A. No, this helmet is designed for motorcycles.

Q. Other tracks allow me to use my motorcycle helmet for auto track days, can I use it at RMM?
A. No

Q. Autocross events allow me to use my motorcycle helmet, can I use it at RMM?
A. No

Q. What previous “track day” experience is considered acceptable?
A. Track days at permanent road courses where the format is open lapping, NOT led by instructor pace cars, and drivers are able to pass.

Q. I have extensive motorsport experience not on road courses, is this acceptable?
A. As much as we value everyone’s passion for speed, other forms of motorsport that are outside of permanent road course automobile lapping events do not count towards acceptable experience.
Example- drag racing, autocross, motocross, street racing, drifting, etc

Q. Why do you not count other forms of motorsport as acceptable previous experience?
A. We rely on drivers knowing the safety procedures surrounding road course lapping.
(flags, entry/exit, passing, etiquette, etc)

Q. The racing school I attended is not on the list of approved previous experience, does it count?
A. Racing schools that are not on our “approved list” that teach open lapping etiquette and safety procedures may be accepted with approval from RMM Staff. Please reach out to us to inquire if the racing school you attended has an approved curriculum. You may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation from the specific racing school.

Q. I do not meet the specific requirements for the experienced group, but I do not want to move down a group, can I just sign up for the ‘faster’ group?
A. No, please leave your ego at home, and sign up for the group in which you meet the specific criteria.

Q. I am worried that I will be held up if I sign up for a ‘lower’ group.
A. After an RMM Staff member has completed an on track evaluation of your safety, driving abilities, and awareness on track, if it is deemed necessary, drivers may move into another grouping.

Q. I am on the cusp of meeting the requirements for a higher group, should I just sign up for the higher group?
A. No, sign up for the group that you meet the requirements for.

Q. Are there instructors available to teach me how to drive?
A. To keep the costs down for participants, instructors are not provided for each individual participant. RMM performance driving schools are a great way to receive specific driving instruction. RMM is able to provide private one-on-one instructors at an additional cost for participants who are wanting this type of service. Please reach out for details.

Q. What is a “lead follow” session?
A. Lead/follow sessions are designed to show participants the racing line and passing zones, in a safe and controlled environment. An instructor pace car leads a group of cars in single file format. The pace is determined by the ability of all drivers in the group, and is increased gradually throughout the session.

Q. Is the lead/follow session mandatory?
A. It is mandatory for drivers in the Novice and Intermediate group who have NOT previously attended an RMM Public Track Day to take part in one lead/follow session. Drivers who have previously attended an RMM Public Track day are not required to take part in a lead/follow session on their 2nd visit, but are welcome to if they want.

 

*RMM Non-Member track day access is limited to three (3) visits per calendar year. Some exceptions apply. Contact RMM or your event organizer for more information. Prices on website are subject to change without notice. All prices are plus GST. If the price on the website is different than on the MSR event registration page, the latter will be considered the final price.