Trackday 101

Ambalamps · 16th May 2010, 13:01

Did a search and I couldn't find much info.

I'm thinking of taking my car out on track next month, it'l be both mine and the car's first time out on track.

Im basically looking for mechanical do's and dont's to look out for both before and after taking it on track.

It's had a recent service but should I be budgeting for another service + brakes + possibly tyres after the day or does it depend on how hard it's driven?

TypeRiter · 16th May 2010, 13:04

I'd always service (change the oil at minimum - check other service items) after a trackday - take oil for top-up. Check tyres.

Get insurance.

k20_ed · 16th May 2010, 13:22

Try Googling Hondas on Track, Id imagine you'll all the info and more that your after

pigdog · 16th May 2010, 15:02

like you say mate, depending on how hard you drive, and how long your on the track, brakes and tyres would be my only concern. have fun.

grinspeed · 16th May 2010, 17:15

Hi

Its Steve from Grinspeed.

To be honest I would seriously think of a baffled sump I wouldn' take a car on track without one.
The rest of it is fairly straight forward give evrything a good check over on my customers cars I give them a quick oil change check the geometry and a quick spanner check before hand.
It may seem a lot but your day can be ruined if something silly happens.

Stevie

www.grinspeed.co.uk

NEEMSTAR · 16th May 2010, 17:31

Are you a member of a CTRO? A very good post/advice regards trackdays here Civic Type-R Owners Forum • View topic - Trackday guide and FAQ

16th May 2010, 13:01	#1 (permalink)
Ambalamps Car: 2008 Championship White FD2 Join Date: 14th March 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 87 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Trackday 101 Did a search and I couldn't find much info. I'm thinking of taking my car out on track next month, it'l be both mine and the car's first time out on track. Im basically looking for mechanical do's and dont's to look out for both before and after taking it on track. It's had a recent service but should I be budgeting for another service + brakes + possibly tyres after the day or does it depend on how hard it's driven?

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k20_ed The Guru Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	Try Googling Hondas on Track, Id imagine you'll all the info and more that your after

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pigdog aka Colin Car: 2008 CTR GT, Black Join Date: 19th April 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 7,993 Thanks given: 621 Thanked 862 Times in 825 Posts iTrader: (6)	like you say mate, depending on how hard you drive, and how long your on the track, brakes and tyres would be my only concern. have fun.

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grinspeed Join Date: 11th May 2010 Location: Preston UK Posts: 38 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi Its Steve from Grinspeed. To be honest I would seriously think of a baffled sump I wouldn' take a car on track without one. The rest of it is fairly straight forward give evrything a good check over on my customers cars I give them a quick oil change check the geometry and a quick spanner check before hand. It may seem a lot but your day can be ruined if something silly happens. Stevie www.grinspeed.co.uk

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NEEMSTAR You're or your.......... Car: 630i Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 2,783 Thanks given: 75 Thanked 119 Times in 117 Posts iTrader: (1)	Are you a member of a CTRO? A very good post/advice regards trackdays here Civic Type-R Owners Forum • View topic - Trackday guide and FAQ