wakefield park ride days provide opportunities for motoring enthusiasts to test the capabilities of their bikes under controlled conditions, on a racetrack.
Perfect for first timers on a race track!
OVERVIEW
First time to the track?
Welcome, you’re about to participate in your first track day! We’re sure you will love your time at Wakefield Park Raceway so here is some important information to help you along your track day journey.
How to enter: There are two ways you can enter our Wakefield Park Ride Days. The first way to book is by pre-booking online via this website under drop down tab enter events online; pre-booking will save you money and time. The second way to book is by turning up on the day and heading to our sign-on room, this will cost you more. Please see our pricing tab below for exact price differences.
What to bring: We suggest bringing your bike for starters, full leathers (except if you’re in the slow/novice group you may wear a leather jacket, jeans and work/riding boots), a helmet, your race licence. If you don’t have a race licence you can purchase one from $35 at our track on the day.
Rider training: At Wakefield Park Ride Days we don’t offer rider training, however we do have a third party provider who offers rider training on other days at our track. For more information on Top Rider Australia’s rider training at Wakefield Park head to www.toprider.com.au
What to do when you arrive at track: We understand the first time arriving to a new place can be a little daunting, so let’s make it nice and easy for you. On arrival you will drive through our main gate, to your left will be rows of carports. You are welcome to park in any available carport because on Wakefield Park Ride Days these are offered for free. Once you are parked you can make your way over to our Sign-On Room which will be on the right-hand side as soon as you drive through the gates, just look for the sign.
If you get lost there will be plenty of friendly people to help you. Once you arrive at the Sign-On Room our friendly staff will sign you on and advise you of the riders briefing and the next steps to take. How simple is that!
Please remember no question is a silly question and our friendly staff will be happy to assist. If you still need to ask questions even after reading this, please feel free to contact our office on 02 4822 2811 or email info@wakefieldpark.com.au
See you at the track!
WHAT TO EXPECT
RIDE DAY
SIGN ON
Sign on room is open from 8am to sign necessary documentation, please bring a valid MA licence with you or one may be purchased at the time of sign on.
Weekend Ride days sign on opens at 8am and closes at 11am, if you are planning to arrive after 11am please phone office in advance 4822 2811 to notify of your late arrival or head to our Wakefield Park Café for further assistance.
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
You will need an MA (Motorcycling Australia) licence.
You can purchase a day licence from $35 from Wakefield Park Raceway on the day.
GARAGES & CARPORTS
Garages
$85.00 per single garage.
These can be booked online with your entry or on the day during the sign on process.
Carports
Carports are free on our Wakefield Park Ride Days.
Feel free to park in any vacant carport on arrival.
COSTINGS
Weekday – Pre Book online from $185
Weekday – Arrive on the day and pay from $230
Weekend – Pre Book online from $220
Weekend – Arrive on the day and pay from $265
TIMING
GROUPS
Groups are determined by speed, when entering for the event we will ask for your lap times, track experience and skill level. Once we have this information, we can allocate you a group based on the information you provide us at the time of entering for the event.
Slow Group
Clothing requirements will include leather jacket, jeans and work/riding boots.
Medium Group
Full leathers must be worn.
Fast Group
Full leathers must be worn.
Race Group
Full leathers must be worn.
Juniors
Full leathers must be worn.
Side Cars
Full leathers must be worn.
Any group under a minimum of 3 are subject to cancellation by Wakefield Park management.
CLOTHING REQUIRED
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES
Café open on site from 8am – 2pm
A food and beverage machine is located out the front of the Cafe for you outside these hours.
Depending on time there will be a scheduled 30-minute lunch break. However, we aim to not stop for lunch to ensure you get as much track time as possible. We recommend heading over to the Cafe during your sessions.
FUEL
TRACK TIME
Wakefield Park aim to provide as much track time as possible on the day. Due to many factors including break downs, accidents and liquid spills, we can’t guarantee how many sessions you will receive.
The normal amount of sessions are 5 to 7 with each session being approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length.
RIDERS BRIEFING
Riders briefing will be held at the base of the control tower at approximately 9:00 – 9:15am.
You will be told the general rules of the track and be able to ask any questions you may have.
TWO OR MORE RIDERS
You can have more than one rider for your bike however there will be an additional $50.00 per rider
All entries will have to share the same session unless two riders are paid for.
RIDE DAY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There will be PA announcement to notify the start and end of each session. These annoucements can be heard in the carports and garages.
Gates open at 7am and close at 5.30pm.
