Trackday car novice...
Discussion
Never tracked in a car before although I've done a few on bikes. Are there any hints or tips you'd recommend for a car-novice? I'm going to be using my XKR at the Porsche 928 club's day at Silverstone on the Southern loop and, apart from making sure it's all together mechanically, the only thing I can think of doing is maybe dropping the tyre pressures a bit? I run them at 30psi on the road, what should I set them to at the track? Or should I leave them as is?
I'm obviusly concerned about pranging my pride and joy so won't be pushing too hard (well, maybe not to start with eh
)but what will happen to the auto box if I skid and end up going backwards in a forward gear 
Regards,
Paul.
I'm obviusly concerned about pranging my pride and joy so won't be pushing too hard (well, maybe not to start with eh
)but what will happen to the auto box if I skid and end up going backwards in a forward gear Regards,
Paul.
Bring some basic tools, oil and coolant just in case. You'll be using the car harder than you'd use it on the road, so keep that in mind and give it enough time to warm up and cool down. Check oil and coolant before every session.
If there is an instructor available, try to book a session or two with them and try to drive within the confines of your talent.
One thing I find useful is that when I notice that my concentration is slipping or I'm getting tired I either take a break or call it a day.
Not used an auto on the track before but I'd guess that going backwards won't make it to happy when it's thinking it's going the other direction so quickly knocking it into neutral might help. But I'd defer to people who actually know what they're doing on this...
If there is an instructor available, try to book a session or two with them and try to drive within the confines of your talent
.One thing I find useful is that when I notice that my concentration is slipping or I'm getting tired I either take a break or call it a day.
Not used an auto on the track before but I'd guess that going backwards won't make it to happy when it's thinking it's going the other direction so quickly knocking it into neutral might help. But I'd defer to people who actually know what they're doing on this...
Start off slow and build up speed.
Watch your mirrors.
Don't pull your handbrake on when in the pits between sessions.
Don't feel pressurised by other drivers to drive faster than you usually would.
Check your tyre pressure between sessions - you may need to let some air out.
And have fun
Not to sure about the auto box - wouldn't it be the same as skidding backwards in a manual box?
Watch your mirrors.
Don't pull your handbrake on when in the pits between sessions.
Don't feel pressurised by other drivers to drive faster than you usually would.
Check your tyre pressure between sessions - you may need to let some air out.
And have fun
Not to sure about the auto box - wouldn't it be the same as skidding backwards in a manual box?
If you spin and you go backwards bob it into neutral asap, it will save the box. We use the XKR`s at a corporate events company and no auto`s like going backwards!
You will find you need to turn into corners later than you would do normally on your bike too.
Also watch your brakes, these cars are heavy on brakes.
You will find you need to turn into corners later than you would do normally on your bike too.
Also watch your brakes, these cars are heavy on brakes.
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