scooby Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Do you all have a second set of wheels & tyres for trackdays ?Do you take jerry cans of fuel ?Should you have a fire extinguisher ? if so how big ?Does anyone have a bit of a list whats needed ?Maybe i might get chance to go to barkstone heath to see what its all about...see what you all use.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendo Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Fuel is a defo-spare wheels and tyres are recommended but not essential, depends on how hard you go and how much you value your road tyres! Helmets and long sleeve tops are almost always compulsory. Water for IC spray if fitted-some oil and a few tools/socket set is what i take as well-people help if you need to borrow owt-get yourself along fellaOh a small extinguisher is recommended but not essential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Fuel is a defo-spare wheels and tyres are recommended but not essential, depends on how hard you go and how much you value your road tyres! Helmets and long sleeve tops are almost always compulsory. Water for IC spray if fitted-some oil and a few tools/socket set is what i take as well-people help if you need to borrow owt-get yourself along fellaOh a small extinguisher is recommended but not essentialHow much fuel do you normally take ?I heard that some airfield runways were a bit abrasive & hard on tyres ?What do you reckon ?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamix Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have copied this from a post I did on another forum but i think it would be good to recycle it hereFirst and foremost you need a car that can be capable of being driven reasonably hard for 15 minutes.then ...Build your speed and dont worry about faster cars overtaking you - be aware of this and let them past - DONT try and race themFrom reading this thread there are a lot of things but in reality most of it is common sense and given in the briefing but here is my mental checklist:Take:- Driving Licence (both parts for most circuits)- Breakdown Service detailsClothing:- if you have a racesuit - wear it.. a lot of people do now- if you havent then stick with natural fibres and long sleeved top (not fleece .. as these burn very well... sorry to be morbid but....) and long trousers (not that you would ever wear shorts at snetterton)- thin soles shoes or race boots- driving gloves or race gloves ... your hands get sweaty from the nerves and these help you keep a grip on the steering wheel- helmet .. get one that fits and is in good condition (preferably your own so that you know it hasnt been dropped etc)Car:pre-event checks:- brake pads- brake fluid- tyre condition- tyre pressures (best to add a bit extra PSI)- fluid/oil leaks - dont be the one that drops oil onto the track- wheel nuts tight- tape glass headlights- fit towing eyeon-event checks:- wheel nuts- tyre pressures- tyre condition (some events wear tyres quickly)- fluid levels- petrol .. keep an eye on the fuel level - it goes quickly and it would be really embrassing to run out- engine tempsgood practice:- warm up the tyres/brakes on the sighting lap/s (but dont weave around like a tit - it really makes you look daft)- overtake only where allowed and with the permission of the car you are passing- overtake on LEFT (unless directed to overtake on the right in the briefing)- always check your mirrors and blindspots - helmets are quite restrictive vision wise and there may be someone close to you if you make a sudden change of direction- cool down lap/s are a great idea- leave engine running for a while after you come in- do NOT put on the handbrake (try and find some level ground to stop on and leave in gear after engine turned off)- you are not aryton senna and you will not impress anyone by trying to outdrive yourself ie build your speed up gradually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendo Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Nice one Dunc-was gonna mention the finer points at an event, but thats a well handy print off guide for people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil739 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh a small extinguisher is recommended but not essentialthat made me laugh, sorry lee just reminded me of curborough that was a scarey moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Or hire a track day car, like a Caterham from Book-a-track. That way you don't pay any extra for the amount of fuel you use. You don't have to buy a new set of tyres, brake pads, discs (if you are unlucky enough to warp them), or if you go off and total it, you just pay the excess to the hire company, which is better than not getting paid out at all!! Thats what i do now (Me and Marv shared the cost between us a few years back, about £250 each and had a great day) and you get more of a race car feel, but thats just me Mind if you want to driver your own car ( i have done in the past and you do get to know the limits of your own car which helps you in the real world later). Either way it's great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfootgman Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have copied this from a post I did on another forum but i think it would be good to recycle it hereFirst and foremost you need a car that can be capable of being driven reasonably hard for 15 minutes.then ...Build your speed and dont worry about faster cars overtaking you - be aware of this and let them past - DONT try and race themFrom reading this thread there are a lot of things but in reality most of it is common sense and given in the briefing but here is my mental checklist:Take:- Driving Licence (both parts for most circuits)- Breakdown Service detailsClothing:- if you have a racesuit - wear it.. a lot of people do now- if you havent then stick with natural fibres and long sleeved top (not fleece .. as these burn very well... sorry to be morbid but....) and long trousers (not that you would ever wear shorts at snetterton)- thin soles shoes or race boots- driving gloves or race gloves ... your hands get sweaty from the nerves and these help you keep a grip on the steering wheel- helmet .. get one that fits and is in good condition (preferably your own so that you know it hasnt been dropped etc)Car:pre-event checks:- brake pads- brake fluid- tyre condition- tyre pressures (best to add a bit extra PSI)- fluid/oil leaks - dont be the one that drops oil onto the track- wheel nuts tight- tape glass headlights- fit towing eyeon-event checks:- wheel nuts- tyre pressures- tyre condition (some events wear tyres quickly)- fluid levels- petrol .. keep an eye on the fuel level - it goes quickly and it would be really embrassing to run out- engine tempsgood practice:- warm up the tyres/brakes on the sighting lap/s (but dont weave around like a tit - it really makes you look daft)- overtake only where allowed and with the permission of the car you are passing- overtake on LEFT (unless directed to overtake on the right in the briefing)- always check your mirrors and blindspots - helmets are quite restrictive vision wise and there may be someone close to you if you make a sudden change of direction- cool down lap/s are a great idea- leave engine running for a while after you come in- do NOT put on the handbrake (try and find some level ground to stop on and leave in gear after engine turned off)- you are not aryton senna and you will not impress anyone by trying to outdrive yourself ie build your speed up graduallysome great info there duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfootgman Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 infact ive made it a sticky in the trackday section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Nice one Greg and cheers dunc !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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