MSVT Brands Hatch Novice Track Day

[YoungFireOldFlame]

Hi,

I booked on the Track Academy package on the 19th July i.e. an instructor for the day with 6 x 20 minutes sessions - 1 session each hour. I did an afternoon at PEC Silverstone last year. Had the Boxster serviced in June at an OPC, bought a helmet, watched a few Driver 61/Brands Hatch Indy guides. For me, it's a bit of fun and an opportunity to learn something. I'm not looking to be the Mansell, I think that ship sailed a long time ago. Anything else I should be taking with me? Wondering is there a mount to attach my iPhone to record my laps...

Thanks
Hayden

Edited by YoungFireOldFlame on Thursday 8th July 19:00

[YoungFireOldFlame]

I'll grab some water & snacks, bottle of oil & coolant, funnel, tyre pressure gauge, kitchen towels. OPC said I can bring in the car a week before the track day for a free check. I sorted out some insurance via Moris, helmet has arrived. To be honest, I'm not stupid, I know my limits and for me it a bit of safe fun, hence the instructor. The instructor is there to keep me safe as his risk assessment of my driving and other drivers will be much better than mine...

[YoungFireOldFlame]

Cambs_Stuart said:

I'd take a torque wrench to check that wheels nuts aren't coming loose. Apart from that, just fluids for you and the car.
Then when you've done your first session you'll be shopping for track tyres, uprated pads, bucket seats, harness and roll cages.

Hahaha, I'd be lying if I said the thought never entered my mind. I'm just saying that I don't want to be a guy with the best car on track with the worst skills. When I become a bit handy then and only then some alloys with something like Pilot Sport Cup 2s, braided lines, pads & Motul brake fluid

[YoungFireOldFlame]

Xcore said:

There’s no shame in upgrading the basics like pads and fluid.

TBH honest I'm not against that at all because track-days and instructors are expensive. You want to be learning and not worrying about the brakes or tyres overheating. I will see how it and I gets on and then change what's need...