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These days, all racing circuits have noise restrictions and at
MotorSport Vision we are unfortunately no exception. It is
extremely important that we operate in compliance with our limits
so that we also minimise any disturbance to local
communities.
Noise can travel a long way, particularly in certain climatic
conditions and therefore we must act in accordance with the
regulations to ensure the future of trackdays for everyone that
abides by the rules. Please help us by making your bike as quiet as
possible before taking part in any on circuit activity.
Although the requirements below may seem restrictive, they ensure
that the majority of trackday customers who do not attempt to
flaunt the noise limits are able to continue to enjoy their events
without jeopardising future trackdays with further
restrictions.
Anyone wishing to have their bike tested before a trackday is more
than welcome to come to one of our circuits and have a noise test
free of charge. Simply find a day at your most local track when an
event is taking place (all events are listed on our Trackday
Calendar) and arrive sometime between the start and finish times of
the event and we can get your bike tested in just a couple of
minutes.
The initial test is a static test which is carried out using a
handheld meter. Each bike is measured 0.5 meters away from the
exhaust at a 45 degree angle when the engine is being held at the
following RPM:
|
Engine Size |
1 cylinder |
2 cylinder |
3 cylinder |
4 cylinder |
|
250cc (4 stroke) |
5,500rpm |
8,500rpm |
|
|
|
400cc (4 stroke) |
5,000rpm |
6,500rpm |
7,000rpm |
8,000rpm |
|
600cc (4 stroke) |
5,000rpm |
5,500rpm |
6,500rpm |
7,000rpm |
|
750cc (4 stroke) |
5,000rpm |
5,500 rpm |
6,500rpm |
7,000rpm |
|
+750cc (4 stroke) |
4,500rpm |
5,000rpm |
5,000rpm |
5,500rpm |
|
125cc (2 stroke) |
7,000rpm |
|
|
|
|
250cc (2 stroke) |
|
7,000rpm |
|
|
|
500cc (2 stroke) |
|
5,500rpm |
7,000rpm |
7,000rpm |
In cases where the motorcycle has two separated exhausts the
measurement will be taken as above from the median point between
the two.
For bike trackdays, the noise regulations for each of the circuits
are as follows:
|
Brands Hatch |
Oulton Park |
Cadwell Park |
Snetterton |
Bedford Autodrome |
|
Indy Circuit (Daytime) - 105dB(A) |
All circuits - 102dB(A) |
All circuits - 105dB(A) |
All circuits - 102dB(A) |
All circuits - 101dB(A) |
|
Indy Circuit (Evening) - 102dB(A) |
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GP Circuit 101dB(A) |
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Brands Hatch also has a 92dB(A) drive-by limit which is measured at a distance of 20m. |
Oulton Park also has a 89dB(A) drive-by limit which is measured at a distance of 20m. |
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Snetterton also has a 92dB(A) drive-by limit which is measured at a distance of 20m. |
Bedford Autodrome also has a 87.5dB(A) drive-by limit which is measured at a distance of 20m. |
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Tel: 01474 872331 |
Tel: 01829 760301 |
Tel: 01507 343248 |
Tel: 01953 887303 |
Tel: 01234 332400 |
If you are unsure about the times that we are running noise
testing then you can contact each circuit directly on the phone
numbers above.
Drive by monitoring
If the results of the drive-by monitoring show that your
vehicle is generating drive-by sound levels appreciably higher than
vehicles with comparable static test results, then you will be
called into the pit-lane to address the noise level being
generated.
Additional Information
Factors such as air temperature and humidity can affect
the level of noise that your bike is producing. This means that
whilst on one day your bike is within the respective limits, on
another it may fall outside of those limits, preventing you from
participating.
For your own piece of mind we urge you to keep a record of your
bikes noise level at each event. If you are ever within 1dB(A)
of a particular limit then we suggest that you strongly
consider having your exhaust looked at before making another
booking.
Exhausts do get louder with age as the packing deteriorates and it
may be that you need to purchase an additional silencer or baffle
before attending another event.
