First timer - preparing for 1st track day

[Alfa159Ti]

I have an Alfa 156 V6 as a spare car at the moment, which I picked up for a song last year and entered in the Screwball Rally to raise money for The Christie.

Whilst I was sourcing a new daily I ran her as my main car for a while and got a bit carried away with sorting out her mechanical issues, having all belts changed, water pump, a new rad and a full set of Koni dampers and springs fitted (man maths at its finest!).

I figure having come this far, I may as well use her for to dip my toe into a few track days, so have ordered a set of Ferrodo DS2500 pads for the front. As far as I can see, with those fitted she should be perfectly adequate for a bit of occasional track day fun.

A few questions:

- Presumably the only other mandatory piece of kit is a crash helmet?
- Are there any other mods you would recommend?
- Are there any tips you would give a total novice?

My nearest track is Oulton Park, so figure the first step is to book onto an arrive and drive day there.

Any pointers you could give a total novice would be very gratefully received.

[Alfa159Ti]

Thanks so much fellas - really appreciate all the replies.

I'll speak to Camskill about some better brake fluid and have that done when I book her in to have the new pads fitted. (don't have much by way of facilities at my house)

Hadn't thought about a towing eye. Should there be one on the car already?

[Alfa159Ti]

Morning guys,

Thanks for the further input - sorry for long absence.

Got some more parts arriving this week and once fitted car should be running again with fully overhauled brakes and suspension.

Will keep you posted on progress. Looking forward to testing the new gear on a blast over Woodhead and Snake Pass whilst there is still a bit of light left in the evenings...