Section 1: How to prepare for your 1st track day

  • Car prep
    • Make sure the car is checked by a qualified mechanic to be in good mechanical condition, and maintenance is up to date
    • Remove anything that is not secured (including floor mats)
    • Make sure the car has plenty of fuel
    • Upgraded brake pads & racing brake fluid (DOT 4 not good enough) are recommended, depending on the vehicle
    • Use stock safety systems (3 point seat belt and OEM airbags) or proper aftermarket safety systems (5-6 point harness, racing seats, 4 point roll bar or 6+ point roll cage)
    • Tow hooks pre installed at front and rear 
  • Personal prep
    • SNELL 2015 or newer helmet (date must be less than 10 years old)
    • Long pants, long sleeve shirt (short sleeves may be allowed in Summer), closed toed shoes
    • Stay hydrated, make sure to bring plenty of water or sports drinks, snacks. 
    • Keep an open mind and be ready to learn  
  • Taking Instruction
    • Your instructor has considerable experience and training, and is always the expert in the right seat
    • Do not attempt to impress your instructor
    • Follow the instructors commands over your own instincts
    • If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask your instructor.  There are no dumb questions.  But keep the questions to before or after the session, unless it is urgent
     

What to expect at our track day

You can expect to show up with no track driving skills and by the end of the day you will have both learned and demonstrated key driving skills that will not only give you a tremendous baseline, but also set the foundation for your performance driving future.  

You will be able to push the limits of yourself and your car in a controlled and safe manner guided by your instructor.  You will be surprised that you and your car can go faster, brake harder, and corner sharper than you ever imagined.  You will be amazed at what you’ve learned and how much progress you’ve made, and at the same time you’ll be enticed by how much more there is to learn.  

You will experience a tremendous boost in confidence after having achieved a higher level of car control, and experience the exhilaration of driving your car at speeds you’ve never imagined you could do.  And, like most of us, you may awaken a passion inside yourself determined to master the art of driving, man and machine taken to the absolute limit of speed and grip lap after lap.

DOS AND DON'TS
TRACK DRIVING 101