Track Days

The GGLC welcomes all manufacturers at GGLC Track Days, not just Lotus owners. Come out and join us!

GGLC Track Days are designed to allow Lotus and sports car enthusiasts to enjoy driving in controlled conditions without random traffic and law enforcement. GGLC Track Days are not races, but allow the driver to run at their pace and enjoy the capability of the car.

At a typical GGLC Track Day event, drivers will have too much track time, liberal passing rules in the slower group, and unlimited (safe) passing in the faster group.

Each of our events has a limited number of spots available for first time track drivers. These spots typically sell-out very quickly. Beginner drivers will be required to take one of our designated coaches as a passenger until they are approved to drive solo. A friend or professional instructor may also serve as your coach, but this must be approved with us beforehand. Email events@gglotus.org

HELMETS & ON-TRACK APPAREL

Helmets

Apparel

Drivers and passengers should wear full length pants and shirts on track, preferrably made of cotton fabric. Closed toe shoes are required, no sandals or flip-flops.

Track Damage & Clean Up

The Golden Gate Lotus Club may ask the driver that has a mechanical failure or damages to track property (on or off track) that results in additional costs charged to the GGLC by the track, to either pay the track directly for the costs or reimburse the GGLC.

The GGLC recognizes that unfortunate things happen at the track that are outside of the driver's control. As a result, in the event that the track applies any additional charges to us for any clean-up, damage to track property, etc., we will now consider whether to pass on these additional costs to the responsible driver on a case-by-case basis.

The GGLC prices our events with the intent to break-even and any additional costs we incur come straight out of club funds which ultimately has a bearing on our ability to host these events.

Typical Track Day Schedule

8:15am - Mandatory Driver's Meeting. Updates on conditions, rules, safety, coaches, and the day's schedule
9:00am - First group out on track
9:00am to 12:00noon - Morning sessions
12noon to 1pm - Lunch break
1:00pm to 4:30pm - Afternoon sessions

High Speed Driving & Coaching

The GGLC Track Days are not a substitute for high speed driving instruction. For those new to track events and/or have limited experience driving at high speeds on track the GGLC usually has a limited number of spots. These spots are with a coach and will help those with limited or no track experience to become acclimated with on-track driving rules and technique. Contact the GGLC Track Day chairman to reserve one of these spots - email events@gglotus.org

‍As an alternative GGLC suggests you consider gaining knowledge and track experience at any one of the many instructional track events or at a driving/racing school such as:

Hooked on Driving (RECOMMENDED) geared for those new to track events. www.hookedondriving.com or; Skip Barber.

Questions can be directed to events@gglotus.org