taking the car to a track
05-20-2004, 03:18 PM
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taking the car to a track
since there's actually traffic on this forum.... 
I WANT to take my car to the track (the sooner the better (
). I've never been to one before so where should I start? Go to a school (which one?) ??? Just show up at a lapping event???
I WANT to take my car to the track (the sooner the better (
). I've never been to one before so where should I start? Go to a school (which one?) ??? Just show up at a lapping event???
05-20-2004, 03:31 PM
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You should DEFINITELY take a track school, there are a few, the Saab one, Ian Law Racing.. No matter how good of a driver you think you are, things are a little different on the track at 160km/hr. 
05-20-2004, 04:17 PM
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Definitely find a school in your area. Instructors and ride alongs will show how much there is to learn.
If you just show up at a lapping day, you really don't know what kind of idiots or how competitive the people will be. Go with a club or people you trust.
Things to know/do to prepare for a track day.
- You will probably want or require a Snell rated helmet (later date the better).
- Make sure you brakes are in good working order.
- Bring a box to put all your stuff when you're on track. You want to totally empty the car so stuff doesn't fly around.
- Bring some extra motor oil. You might need to top off after.
- Bring tire pressure guage and pump. Depending on your tires you will want to adjust your tire pressures.
- Do not use the parking brake after a lapping session. The rotors can warp if they don't cool evenly.
- Do a warm up lap to get the tires sticky before starting to push it.
- Do a cool down lap before pitting to allow the brakes and engine to cool before stopping.
- Slowly get up to speed, don't drive beyond your limits. Work on the driving line and being smooth instead of "putting power down".
If you just show up at a lapping day, you really don't know what kind of idiots or how competitive the people will be. Go with a club or people you trust.
Things to know/do to prepare for a track day.
- You will probably want or require a Snell rated helmet (later date the better).
- Make sure you brakes are in good working order.
- Bring a box to put all your stuff when you're on track. You want to totally empty the car so stuff doesn't fly around.
- Bring some extra motor oil. You might need to top off after.
- Bring tire pressure guage and pump. Depending on your tires you will want to adjust your tire pressures.
- Do not use the parking brake after a lapping session. The rotors can warp if they don't cool evenly.
- Do a warm up lap to get the tires sticky before starting to push it.
- Do a cool down lap before pitting to allow the brakes and engine to cool before stopping.
- Slowly get up to speed, don't drive beyond your limits. Work on the driving line and being smooth instead of "putting power down".
05-21-2004, 05:22 AM
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There is an all female saab school sat July 31st that you should sign up for!! They usually have a hard time filling it up so spread the word. Usually they open it up to a small group of guys a few weeks prior so they don't lose $$ so I may be there.
http://computer-ease.com/socci/
http://computer-ease.com/socci/
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