Supercar Track Day Tips

[bobski1]

Got given one of those drive 5 cars around a track type deals.

Going around Dunsfold Aerodrome Top Gear track. Not sure if there are multiple cars on the track at a time?

First time in this level of car, any tips for a novice?

Edited by bobski1 on Monday 19th June 16:32

[Dan_M5]

You have an instructor next to you they will give you all the tips you need.

[akadk]

They are typically a waste of time as you aren't allowed to drive them past 25% of their power capability

I.e take a 500PS Gallardo and if it were followed by a 125PS Fiesta With no restrictions I recon the Fiesta would complete the 3 laps before the Lamborghini

[MrNoisy]

Bob,

I did one of these about 12 years ago. I decided it was the only chance I was gonna get to cane a Fezza so would come out of the blocks hot, so to speak!

I was expecting it to be dull and I was expecting the chap to tell me to go easy but to my surprise he was egging me on and giving me some good instruction.

Up to this point I had maybe 3 or 4 trackdays in my scooby under my belt.

Following the laps he said thanks to me! Said it was very rare they got anyone who actually wanted to drive the car and it made a nice change!!!

My advice, get on it from the get-go.

Warning - I upgraded to a 450bhp sportscar within 12 months cause the shove was addictive

[essIII]

Do as your instructor says - the more they trust you and your driving, the more they'll let you push the cars.

[E-bmw]

^^^^ Wot 'e said.

Had the same last year, instructor asked my experience, told him many TDs under my belt etc, he said "I will see how you get on for the first 2 corners" & after that, he said "go for it fella, I will but in if I am worried", if he doesn't feel comfortable, he will interrupt you.