First Ever Track Day in NC

[Frankstar_Rapper]

Hi All,

My 17 year old son saved up his salary from his part time job and bought a Mx5 NC 2.0 2010 and it's ignited a new found passion in mechanical engineering / motorsport and just anything and everything to do with cars.

I've bought him a track day at Crodt for the day after his 18th birthday and i'm just wondering if there's anything I need to be aware of on top of the normal checklists i've gone through for track days but just checking if there's anything extra for MX5s based on your experience. It's 6 x 20 min sessions at croft this Friday and it's going to be hot according to forecasts. I just want to make sure i dont forget something obvious and spoil his day.

His car has 60,000 miles with FSH

Bits that we've replaced in last 3 months.

• New Discs and Pads all round (brembo but not slotted or drilled)
• New wheel hubs all round.
• Whiteline Anti Roll Bars
• HEL Braided Brake hoses with DOT5.1
• New gearbox oil when driveseal replaced
• RamAir Induction kit (sits outside engine bay so no heat soak)

Things that i'm doing this week with my son (still doesn't know about the track day)
Oil change with Millers Competition Fully Synthetic 5w-40 Engine Oil 5L and K&N Filter
Magnetic sump plug
Bluestuff brake pads all round.
New Exhaust (Cat back) Malian.
Cybul Soft Top Half Cage Mazda MX5 NC (Mk3) - part of his birthday present
Waiting for towing eye
Should i do the spark plugs?


Things i'm taking on the day.
4 x alloy wheels with Avons BBRs on that have had a few track days (not me) i've tested them on the road and seem to be balanced but i've not had them balanced. The guy i bought them off was a track enthusiast and they're in mint condition.
Jack, axel stands.
Full tool kit / Socket set
extra oil
pump and digital tyre pressure monitor
original brake pads just in case.

Track day insurance is getting back to me due to his age.

Is there a good phone holder i could get to record him.

Think thats it.

Be gentle it's my first track day too, i just don't want to forget something and spoil the day for him.

Comments advice really welcome.

[Nickp82]

I think you’re pretty well covered, if he has the leather seats in the MX they’re pretty slidy and can be annoying so worth considering doing something about that.

[Llentil the llama]

Use the cones laid out to show the driver the correct lines, especially the turn in cone is great for a younger driver on a first track day.

Don't go crazy first session or two. Brake in time so you are not getting the abs on to start with.

This will alow a natural flow to the driving then speed can be built.

Watch your mirrors and move over early on a straight so when you go into a corner the tarmac is free for you to use.

Hold the wheel in a relaxed way, avoid gripping the wheel tightly below the centre horizontal. At the end of each session do not park the car with the handbrake on. Leave the car in gear BUT remember to start the car with the clutch down with nothing in front of the car incase you forget the clutch.

Enjoy and please post some piccies.