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Track day FAQ
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2003 10:00 pm
by DuncS3
How about posting up a Track Day FAQ for all us novices?
I know a few things, like dont park up with your handbrake on if you can help it, but a FAQ would be useful perhaps?
Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2003 10:08 pm
by Dave
I always find the warm up laps and cool down laps the most important.. just help you get your thought together.. and get the car safely up to speed.
Dave [img]images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2003 10:27 pm
by Bushy
i would say cool down laps on the brakes is good but depends
At an open pit lane day that is fine
however at castle coombe we did not get that long out there so it was hell for leather and slower for about half a lap, needed a bit more of a rest really
as you say just leave it in neutral when you get back to the pits and dont put the brakes on
and whatever anyone else is doing just be happy with how hard you are pushing yourself
No point trying to win any awards proving you cant do something
I have always been happy for better drivers or lunatics to over take
I am only there for MY enjoyment
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2003 11:07 pm
by PhilT
Here's one. Nobody is invinsible. LOL [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 2:10 am
by rs4steve
over take on left,abide by lights/flags at all times,not a race funday no badgering slower drivers,check all levels oil etc,do couple warmup laps check tyre pressures,secure/take out everything in car thats loose,no handheld videoing/cameras,enough fuel intank,noise limits normally 98dba
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 2:17 am
by rs4steve
check your mirror at all times
someone behind you move over to the right on the next straight
enjoy [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]dont drive beyond your limits better to be safe than sorry [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:02 am
by Bushy
Here's one. Nobody is invinsible. LOL [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
WHo are you referring too [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:03 am
by Bushy
tyre pressures is a must to check
good point
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:12 am
by johneroberts
Hardly invisable mate RED car [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Just keep checkin your mirrors
jr
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:32 am
by tanoga
Don't forget to take your driving licence,don't lock your keys in the car and don't get black flagged.
Above all enjoy [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Karl
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 12:00 pm
by PhilT
don't lock your keys in the car and don't get black flagged
Before anyone get's it in..... Avoid the gravel traps [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
Re: Track day FAQ
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 12:23 pm
by Bushy
ROFLMAO
Ok thats worn that topic out
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