Web Brochure - Apex Circuit Design

64 Pages·2014·4.89 MB·English

Apex Circuit Design Ltd
2014
Who are Apex Circuit Design?
"A passionate and specialist automotive facility and civil engineering team”
“Proven to deliver commercially sustainable projects”
“Ability and know-how to design to FIA, FIM and CIK race circuit guidelines”
“Responsible for over 100 automotive design projects”
APEX CIRCUIT DESIGN CLIVE BOWEN, FOUNDER
Apex Circuit Design Ltd is an internationally Apex provide a unique service to our clients Clive Bowen is an engineer with nearly 30 years Clive initially became involved in race circuit design
recognised multidisciplinary automotive facility whereby the process of design is integrated with experience of design and build of international in 1997 through a project in Sharjah for a temporary
and destination design consultancy. Working the master planning process and commercial engineering projects. F3 circuit and then secured the Dubai Autodrome
from the English countryside in Buckinghamshire, feasibility analysis, working in conjunction project in 2001, his first major motorsport
our primary focus is on the design of FIA, FIM with the client’s commercial decision makers Following graduation from Portsmouth in 1986 commission. He established Apex Circuit Design
and CIK approved motor racing facilities, working to maximise revenue opportunities and yield. in mechanical engineering he trained with Rolls- as a full time entitity in 2006. Today he continues
in association with world-class architectural, Royce and subsequently spent fourteen years to contribute to every project from an early stage
engineering, project management and business We also provide our clients with an operational working in project design and construction and in a project's design and master planning process
evaluation consultants, to create commercially consultancy service for new motorsport circuit project management. From 1991 he ran a design to establish the building blocks of a commercially
viable motorsport destinations. We were appointed facilities to ensure the preparation of the circuit, and project management division of an consumer viable motor sport destination. He also supervises
as the FIA Institute Facilities Advisory Partner in capital plant, personnel and equipment meets goods manufacturer and then, from 2000 until 2006, the processes that ensure that the design and
2010 to deliver consultancy in emerging markets for the needs of an operator once the circuit is fully he was a member of the management team at West operation of each circuit will meet regulatory
the FIA Institute.. commissioned. This service is also offered to Surrey Racing Ltd (WSR) to make a career change requirements set out by the FIA, FIM or CIK.
existing circuit clients to review standards, business to allow him to follow his passion for motor sport.
More recently we have been commissioned to models and facilities management strategies. During his time at WSR Clive ran new business Clive also contributes as a member of the FIA
design facilities for the automotive sector. Original development and managed all commercial and overtaking working group and leads our role as the
Equipment Manufacturers globally are using our This document aims to summarise our expertise engineering activities, including the management of FIA Institute Facilities Advisory Partner.
specialist expertise to develop experience centres, and to outline the core services that we can offer the design and build of race cars and the operation
test/proving grounds, off road facilities and driving that can be tailored to suit your needs. We have of a satellite independent British Touring Car (BTCC)
schools to showcase and prove the capabilities of included some of our success stories to illustrate race team, launching the career of future BTCC
their vehicles. how we have applied our industry knowledge and champion, Colin Turkington.
experience to good effect over the years.
Our Passion
RACING EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY RELATIONS ENVIRONMENT
At Apex, we practice what we preach and have Since the company was founded in 2006, Apex In addition, Apex have a very close working Apex recognises that our business operations,
endeavoured to take a ‘hands on' approach to strived to develop relationships within the industry relationship with the motorsport regulatory bodies, albeit largely office based, have an impact on the
motorsport participation. to improve the knowledge of their staff to ensure the FIA, FIM and CIK, with circuit operators and environment in terms of raw materials used and
that our clients benefit from best practice principles industry suppliers. These relationships allow for waste generation from our design processes, as well
All Apex personnel have MSA FIA racing licenses, and secure active feedback from both the industry regular review during the design process to assure as emissions from our global travel. As a company
allowing any member of the design team to race and its regulatory bodies. design approval and the application of contemporary we take our responsibilities in environmental
competitively in MSA sanctioned motorsport solutions, particularly with respect to electronics. matters very seriously and recognise that good
events. Apex staff routinely participate in track days In 2010, Apex developed a relationship to embed environmental management must be integral to our
at circuits in the UK in the company’s own track Apex personnel into the Carlin Motorsport F3 race Apex currently consults for four major automotive business. It is our policy to ensure our environmental
prepared car and are active racers. team which helped our design engineers learn more brands, providing design and engineering support impact is monitored and minimised and our staff
about data logging and race team set ups at race for brand experience centres and proving grounds. work as a team to implement such policies.
Clive Bowen raced in national karting championships circuits across the UK and Europe.
in the mid 1990s, owned and ran a privateer Our passion and energy for the motorsport and As part of this commitment to improve the
Formula Ford team in that period and has six years In recent years, Apex has also had a close automotive industries manifests itself in the environmental impact of the company, Apex have
experience of operating within a British Touring Car involvement with SRO, the organisers of the FIA GT function, commercial viability and detail of each of applied for accreditation from the FIA Institute in
team. (now Blancpain) championship, and with Dorna/ our designs. accordance with the Environmental Creditation
IRTA, the commercial rights holders and organisers Framework.
of the MotoGP championship, to embed staff
members into their operational teams to gain
hands-on experience in race event operations.
Our Expertise
MASTER PLANNING RACE CIRCUIT DESIGN FEASIBILITY MODELLING CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT SUPPORT
Any large site should have a core Our core competency is the ability We always seek to ensure that a viable Our team know that every project Our clients come from all walks of life
attraction and our design philosophy to design exciting and innovative business model is in place before a requires the application of engineering and have varying degrees of knowledge
utilises automitve activity as that race circuits that conform fully to project enters a detailed design stage. principles from the outset. for this with regard to developing projects or
core, helping to attract visitors to a contemporary safety standards set by This process is critical to evaluating land reason, our experienced civil engineering understanding the world of motorsport.
wider entertainment or commercial motorsports regulating authorities. use and to ensure that motorsport can personnel work with our motorsport We are always available to guide and
destination on a day to day basis. add economic value to a project, whilst designers to evaluate potential sites advise clients in the realisation of
We use computer simulation and design also ensuring that the maximum land and provide engineering solutions from the design and construction process,
Differentiating us from our competitors tools throughout the design process value from development surrounding the initial site visit through to project building strong and successful
is our approach towards infrastructure to ensure that we create a unique, the motorsport destination covers all or conclusion. This approach has proven relationships as we go with our clients
development projects which focuses technically challenging, exciting and safe part of the capital cost required for that invaluable on all of our projects, allowing and potential project stakeholders, such
on commercial viability and operational circuit to drive or ride. destination. Apex to maximise function and efficiency as governments, local authorities, and
flexibility to drive the success of a without compromising circuit safety. private investors.
project. We have a proven record for designing We work with internationally reputed
circuits to satisfy the regulating financial institutions, such as KPMG, Our range of engineering capabilities
Apex provides Master Plan services authorities and have submitted dozens to provide commercial feasibility include 3D terrain modelling, earthworks
for an entire site wide scheme or will of design dossiers to the FIA, CIK and assessments which draw upon analysis, sight line analysis and drainage
integrate as part of a larger project team FIM, all of which have been approved motorsport specialist knowledge and in design. Our core skill is the specialist
to focus on the specialist motorsport to be taken forward into detailed depth economic research and have been design of the vertical and horizontal
component. design. Ten of these facilities have been used by many clients for securing private alignment of FIA, FIM and CIK racing
constructed and successfully licenced by and public investment. circuits to maximise driver excitement
the relevant authorities and continue to within the safety parameters required
safely operate today. for the construction of a racing circuit.
Motorsport Facility Design
PERMANENT CIRCUITS KARTING CIRCUITS STREET CIRCUITS OTHER DISCIPLINES
Two of our internationally proven and recognised Apex have secured the reputation as the World The ability to bring motorsport to the people on the Over the years Apex have diversified its knowledge
competencies are the design of permanent race leader in kart facility design and the construction of streets of a major city or town has massive benefits base to incorporate a detailed knowledge of the
circuits (or road courses) and the development of 'the world's best karting circuits'. to both the macro and micro economics of the region following disciplines:
commercially viable, attractive and exciting master in which it is based. However these benefits are only
plans for motorsport destinations. We work Apex have pionered the design process for karting seen when successful and comprehensive planning • FIM Motocross
closely with both the FIA and the FIM to assure facilities that follows the same design principle as is carried out in advance of the event. • FIA and Global Rallycross
their design approval and our work in this field is for an FIA|FIM road course. • FIA|NHRA|ANDRA Drag Racing
highly regarded. Much of the Apex design ethos Apex have provided design consultancy services for
stems from our response to the industry requesting This includes the use of exciting corner sequences, a number of clients, all local or national authority This knowledge has been used to good effect on
new circuits to be more exciting and to feel closer elevation changes, varying cambers, adequate run representatives, to ensure that the street circuit a number of projects worldwide resulting in the
to 'classic' and 'organic' examples built in the era off and state-of-the-art infrastructure. track is exciting and offers a spectacle for visitors. design and construction of safe and compliant
before modern modelling techniques. We feel that Our focus includes effort to ensure that the impact facilities that are being used to this day.
our interpretation of the guidelines and use of It is widely known that, due to their accessibility of the event on the surrounding area is minimised,
topography, crossfall and corner sequencing with to amateurs, karting circuits provide a strong managed and, where possible, complimentary.
varying apex locations has succeeded - and the investment case to developers in almost any This includes the planning of access routes, public
plaudits for our circuits confirm this. location worldwide. transport integration, road closures, event spaces,
spectator grandstands and minimisation of
Good master planning requires not only effective Apex are pleased to be contributing to both grass negative impact to surrounding businesses. This is
design for the circuit for drivers or riders, it also roots development of the sport up to World inclusive of the civil engineering works associated
requires good sightlines for spectators, TV cameras, Championship standard through the provision of with the track itself, including permanent works to
marshals and officials; our 3D modelling techniques high quality commercial karting facilities. surfaces, street furniture and kerbs, for example and
allow for optimised views for all stakeholders. the temporary installations required.
Automotive Facility Design