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First time Tracking

Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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First time Tracking

Hey guys, i had never been on the track... Are there anythings i have to prepare before tracking my car? What is recommanded?

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Is it a driver's school? What organization?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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search it..........a lot of threads on this topic
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Remember that you're not there to race, you're there to learn. Get a feel for the car, learn to feel and manipulate the weight transfer. If there's a beginners class that day, as there often is, you should take it.

Where are you going to be running at?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Consider getting a SA-rated helmet that will actually fit you! If it's a road race facility consider bleeding your brakes and refilling with a DOT 5 rated fluid. Brakes are the limiting factor on a road circuit, so I'd also recommend some upgraded brake pads as well. Check condition of tires and set tire pressure before you go.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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If you really push it, then check the torque on your lugnuts when you're in the paddock. Shoes and gloves help but aren't necessary. Check tire pressure, usually a few psi over stock on most tires - depends. Just listen to your instructor and learn the line.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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I went to the Thunderhill driving school for my first time recently. It was a blast. I highly recommend it. Speedventures is another group that I have heard good things about. I can't wait to get out to the track again. Auto-x is a great place to learn car control. I believe that it gave me a great advantage over other first time drivers. I know that I would not have been able to pick up the line and control the car as well without having auto-x experience. You might want to bring snacks, drinks, a chair, hat, sun screen and money to buy more gas at the track. I went through over a tank of gas in my IS during 5-20 minute sessions.
 
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