Considering my 1st track day
Discussion
Hi All,
Now I've had my clio williams for nearly a year i'm thinking about maybe visiting castle combe and going on an open track day.
My Clio is standard and has done 107k, are there any changes such as changing the brake fluid or getting some different tyres, which would need to be done ahead of a track day?
Cheers!
Now I've had my clio williams for nearly a year i'm thinking about maybe visiting castle combe and going on an open track day.
My Clio is standard and has done 107k, are there any changes such as changing the brake fluid or getting some different tyres, which would need to be done ahead of a track day?
Cheers!
have a look on any of the track day organisers websites - they usually have a check list on there of what to do / expect
general rule of thumb is to make sure your car is in a "just serviced" standard i.e. decent oil, all fluid levels ok, tyres and brakes in good nick. In all honesty you shouldnt get any more wear than if you went on a spirited drive on the road, but your car will be sustained to higher levels of stress engine wise.
best advice i can give is to get some tuition as early in the day as you can. no matter how good you are (or think you are) its amazing the difference some tuition makes and it will also make you drive smoother thus putting less wear on tyres and brakes etc
only thing to be worried about is the addiction that WILL happen - trackdays are beyond doubt an absolute blast
enjoy
general rule of thumb is to make sure your car is in a "just serviced" standard i.e. decent oil, all fluid levels ok, tyres and brakes in good nick. In all honesty you shouldnt get any more wear than if you went on a spirited drive on the road, but your car will be sustained to higher levels of stress engine wise.
best advice i can give is to get some tuition as early in the day as you can. no matter how good you are (or think you are) its amazing the difference some tuition makes and it will also make you drive smoother thus putting less wear on tyres and brakes etc
only thing to be worried about is the addiction that WILL happen - trackdays are beyond doubt an absolute blast
enjoy
How can you not like it! Apart from one person (who's not a speed freak) everyone I know has become hooked.
My first track day was at Cadwell Park in a Porsche 911 Carrera targa in 1986, the car was two years old, but I thrashed it that much the brakes faded. I thought it was fantastic.
Perhaps change your brake fluid to a higher grade (which depends whats in it at the moment), depending on your driving style and whether it's aggressive on the brakes.
My first track day was at Cadwell Park in a Porsche 911 Carrera targa in 1986, the car was two years old, but I thrashed it that much the brakes faded. I thought it was fantastic.
Perhaps change your brake fluid to a higher grade (which depends whats in it at the moment), depending on your driving style and whether it's aggressive on the brakes.
If it's in a reasonable state with nothing about to wear out you'll be fine. Just let it warm up, keep an eye on tyres and pads, watch out for any brake fade and let it cool down every so often. Simples Job done.
You should be okay with a standard hot hatch, but the biggest potential problem first time track day goers face is actually noise limits. One of the TVR guys was saying Thuxton Circuit's own Ford Focus was pulled off the track due to tyre noise alone. It really is getting a bit silly out there now.
You should be okay with a standard hot hatch, but the biggest potential problem first time track day goers face is actually noise limits. One of the TVR guys was saying Thuxton Circuit's own Ford Focus was pulled off the track due to tyre noise alone. It really is getting a bit silly out there now.
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