Thruxton 22/03/2024

[chris4652009]

Hey all.
I’ve Booked for my first car track day (I’ve done a few bike days but none since 2019).
Anyone here doing this one as well? Done this track before?
It’s Open pitlane format and I’m expecting to do 15mins on track then break (check the car over etc) and repeat but no idea how taxing it will be on me or the car tbh.
I’m Super excited and nervous in equal measures

[chris4652009]

Thanks for taking the time to reply.
My Car is in for full service today (inc brake fluid, gearbox and diff oils), I’ve asked them to check/adjust alignment and told them what I’m doing in it next Friday.

[chris4652009]

WombleCate said:

Thruxton is a great for a first day out, and, due to the low noise limit you’re unlikely to be bothered by race teams. If your exhaust is non-standard you may want to check your noise levels beforehand.

Overall the track has good sight lines and allows you to build confidence gradually.

With only a couple of braking zones (depending on the car) it can seem simple (potentially boring) at first, however, I find Cobb round to Church more technical than it appears.

I’d check tyre pressures regularly and torque my nuts a couple of times.

Enjoy it

Thanks for replying, my car has factory exhaust so I'm not expecting any sound lvl issues myself. But that's a good point.
I'll take good pressure gauge and 12v pump with me, any ideas roughly what sort of hot pressure should I be aiming at? My car is 31psi cold as per the book. I guess mid 30s when hot?????

Thank you again I really appreciate it,

[chris4652009]

Thank you all. Super helpful especially the video links.
Watching the weather like a hawk now