novice track day p4
my trackday
My trackday was organised through Motorsport
Vision and I found everyone - from the person taking my
phone booking to the people serving refreshments - to be friendly,
easy-going, and professional. I will book my next day with them
again.
My concerns about being slow or having a shunt
turned out to be totally unnecessary. The pre-session briefing
answers all your questions, and the the overwhelmingly respectful
nature of fellow participants, both in and out of the car, makes
for a comfortable and fun day.
Despite heavy use, everything left the the circuit in great
shape
a few things I learned
on the day:
- Bring a tyre pressure gauge with you
(a foot- or electrically-operated air pump is also a very
shrewd investment). Check your tyre pressures at least a couple
of times during the day. Being able to check and adjust your
tyres' pressures will make a dramatic difference to your car's
performance!
- Inflate your tyres a
minimum of 5psi higher than normal before you start driving.
10 psi will probably be a better amount, but these are just
guides. I found that a 10psi increase made a huge difference
for me. The car felt sharper and more fun on the track. Just
be sure to return your tyres to their normal pressures for
the drive home.
- Make sure you start your
session with plenty of fuel in your tank; it might
even be a good idea to use the highest octane fuel you can
find. There's no sense losing valuable track time driving
away to find the nearest filling station, and higher-octane
fuel will likely make a noticeable difference to your engine's
performance, as you'll have the throttle wide open all day
long!
- Take the following with
you as a minimum: a tyre pressure gauge; a bottle of
water - for thirst or rinsing things; a rag or a paper towel
roll for wiping away/checking fluids; some electrical or duct
tape, as a precaution to keep your lights from shattering
all over the track; a bottle of motor oil for topping up if
needed; and finally, some high-energy drinks/snacks to keep
you energy levels up - track days are mentally and physically
punishing!
The only other thing I might suggest is a basic
set of tools, as they could come in very handy!
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