Hampton Downs Ride Days say that because a video camera can be used as a timing device and their (and many other) insurance companies won't cover timed events, that they are not allowing video cameras on the bikes or riders. I haven't asked if they also ban people from using video cameras at the side of the track, but following their logic they ought to be banned as well, since they could almost as easily be used to time laps.
If there were other track day companies running track days at Hampton Downs that allowed video cameras, this would be enough reason for me to not go to Hampton Downs Ride Days track days. But since they have exclusive commercial rights, options are limited.
HRC are running track days there and I believe they allow video cameras (they did last time I went to one of their days). And Frosty has mentioned a possible track day club. Kiwitrackdays sent out an email this evening saying that they are hoping to run some sort of track day that is significantly different to those offered by Hampton Downs Ride days, possibly a twilight track day from 4:30-7:00pm (they're looking for feedback if anyone wants to give them ideas...).
I know a camera isn't essential and that most of the footage isn't that interesting, but it's nice to have a record of your track day so you can review the good bits or try to figure out what went wrong when you fall off.
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Originally Posted by FROSTY
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