HOW CAN I BE A RECORD BREAKER?!
On June 20th 2021 we are planning an attempt on two Guinness Records and with your help it is hoped that we can beat these records this year and bring some good news
First is the largest number of Mazda cars in a parade formation. Currently stands at 683 and secondly the largest parade of convertibles which the MX-5 Owners Club currently holds and stands at 270.
On arrival you will be parked in formation on the Airfield ready for the record attempt. There will be a briefing for all drivers before the event, all participants be briefed in their Cars when everyone is ready the parade will begin. 2 attempts are planned followed by a 4 lane parade.
First is the largest number of Mazda cars in a parade formation. Currently stands at 683 and secondly the largest parade of convertibles which the MX-5 Owners Club currently holds and stands at 270.
On arrival you will be parked in formation on the Airfield ready for the record attempt. There will be a briefing for all drivers before the event, all participants be briefed in their Cars when everyone is ready the parade will begin. 2 attempts are planned followed by a 4 lane parade.
Top Tips
- Plan to arrive on time as advised in your Event pass
- Keep your Event pass safe and don't snap off your entry pass before you arrive
- Make sure you have a working FM Radio in the Car
- Plan a pit stop on the way to avoid overcrowding at toilets and food
- Make sure you have a working FM Radio in the Car
EVENT PASS
PRE-REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY FOR CONTROL AND SAFETY PURPOSES
This Official World Record Attempt is limited to 1,000 cars maximum and if you are planning to attend and take part you need to register your Mazda car and driver details in advance we have set up a booking system on the Club shop to handle this.
A single Event Pass is required per car, only the car and driver require an Event Pass, passengers in the same car are admitted free of charge and a pass will be required for every car you wish to enter.
The Event Pass is compulsory to access the event. Cars attempting to access the event on the day that are not pre-registered or the driver is not in possession of a valid Event Pass will be refused entry and turned away without right to further appeal. Keep your pass safe!
Pre-registration will collect your details needed by Guinness World Records as part of our evidence submission, this will also add your details to our track and trace registration.
A single Event Pass is required per car, only the car and driver require an Event Pass, passengers in the same car are admitted free of charge and a pass will be required for every car you wish to enter.
The Event Pass is compulsory to access the event. Cars attempting to access the event on the day that are not pre-registered or the driver is not in possession of a valid Event Pass will be refused entry and turned away without right to further appeal. Keep your pass safe!
Pre-registration will collect your details needed by Guinness World Records as part of our evidence submission, this will also add your details to our track and trace registration.
WORLD RECORD FAQ
Do I need to be a CLUB member to take part?
No - The rally attempt is for all MX-5 and Mazda Drivers
How Much does it cost?
A pre registration event pass is required. The Event Pass is priced at £10 and will include your event pass, lanyard, car number and stickers and will all be posted securely in the week before the event. Or add a commemorative MX-5 1K cap with the Event pass plus pack.
What time do I need to be there?
Gates open at 12.00pm - we urge you to arrive as directed in your event pass pack to allow plenty of time to be parked together and briefing to start
Tips
Tips
- Arrive Early
- Keep your Pass safe to be ready for arrival
- Stay close to your vehicle for briefing, competitions and prizes!
How long will it take to do?
The Records will run over the period of about 1 hour after briefing.
Do I need to be in an MX-5?
We are hoping to smash the record with MX-5s, but other Mazdas are able to attend, these will be posittioned to the rear of the parade to be guided off the track for the 2nd convertible record.
Is this a Guinness World Record?
Yes this is a Guinness record attempt, the paperwork will be submitted following the attempts and assessed using their criteria.
The evidence will include:
The evidence will include:
- The operations manual to describe how the attempts were staged
- A set of accounts to show if funds were raised to confirm no professional organisation has sponsored the event.
- An aerial video of the parade.
- The risk proformas covering event safety and drone flying.
- The time stamped ground video of the parade.
- The completed registration information
- Signed expert witness statements.
WHEN WILL THE RECORD BE CONFIRMED?
We will be submitting evidence as soon as possible following the attempt and making a fast track application review, once submitted, this will take around 1 week from receipt to be assessed.
I HAVE A HARDTOP CAN I TAKE PART IN THE CONVERTIBlE RECORD
Unfortunately no.
We recommend that you remove a hardtop prior to setting off for the day, we have no area that we can safely store removed hardtops, and these would be left at your own risk.
We recommend that you remove a hardtop prior to setting off for the day, we have no area that we can safely store removed hardtops, and these would be left at your own risk.
What happens with my Registration InforMation?
Once the record is completed film footage and registration details cross referenced with scanned entry data (forms and copy of film) is combined and sent to Guinness with our claim for the record.
Once assessed and determined all the data that is sent to accompany the application is destroyed. By October 23rd regardless.
Once assessed and determined all the data that is sent to accompany the application is destroyed. By October 23rd regardless.
OPERATIONAL OUTLINE
Once the briefing is complete, when everyone is ready the parade will begin. We will make a single file controlled lap of the airfield travelling clockwise around the perimeter and along the Main runway and through the checkpoint that will be marked with flags, where cars will be counted and recorded crossing the start and finish lines as well as 2 points on the circuit.
The speed of parade will be regulated and we all participants to make sure they keep their place in the line and maintain 2 car length vehicle distances.
The parade must travel at least 2 miles from the starting point to the finish and all vehicles must cross the start line and drive the length of the route to the finish line.
We will make one lap of the route to make sure that we have a chance to practice and then another to stage the record, on completion of the lap the parade will be parked up again and all cars ineligible for the Convertible attempt will be filtered off the circuit onto the large Pan area beside taxiway - your assistance is requested to clear the track in good time.
The parade will move off again for a fresh record attempt and another lap fo the circuit will be performed for the convertible record at the end of this lap all vehicles will leave the track following the second record.
The speed of parade will be regulated and we all participants to make sure they keep their place in the line and maintain 2 car length vehicle distances.
The parade must travel at least 2 miles from the starting point to the finish and all vehicles must cross the start line and drive the length of the route to the finish line.
We will make one lap of the route to make sure that we have a chance to practice and then another to stage the record, on completion of the lap the parade will be parked up again and all cars ineligible for the Convertible attempt will be filtered off the circuit onto the large Pan area beside taxiway - your assistance is requested to clear the track in good time.
The parade will move off again for a fresh record attempt and another lap fo the circuit will be performed for the convertible record at the end of this lap all vehicles will leave the track following the second record.
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Download the Operations manual for the attempt here.
COVID MEASURES
Social distancing measures, hand and respiratory hygiene will remain necessary while attending the attempt. We ask you to remain vigilant and respectful of others while on site, please follow any instructions and return to your vehicles for main attempt briefing.
Please check FAQ & rules for more.
