Prep for first track day

[jordan101]

Alright lads going to be doing my first track night in the m3 in a weeks time with mld22 off the forum and as it is my first was lookig for some advice and tips as to how to prep the car

I know basics should be checked i.e levels, tyres etc however is there anything else to check or take spares

I will not be ragging the car however i also want to make sure it is safe and will be trucking it up

any advice would be great

cheers

 

[simone]

If you not going with a set of spare/dedicated track wheels, then make sure you look after your tyres with temperature build up (depending on how long your out), you could end up driving home with tyre tread below the legal limit.
Remember to not apply your hand brake once your off track, just leave in gear, as your brakes will be pretty hot!
Take torque wrench, tyre pressure gauge, spare oil/coolant, etc.

Professional tuition is well worth it, as with any hints and tips will make you faster and not forgetting safer on track.

Just have fun and go round at your own pace, don’t worry about what passes you, as I’ve seen some less powerful cars pass some more expensive machinery when on track.

 

[si8pny]

Wear a long sleeve top, If you have time purchase a set of driving gloves (stops your hands slipping on the steering wheel)

Remeber its not a race and that your there to have fun.

Sure there is another thread on here with lots of advice...

 

[jordan101]

cheers lads for the input. Will make sure all is in order prior to going main thing is to get some experience and most importantly have fun

 

[stevenEK9]

Tyre pressure gauge
Oil
Torque wrench (to check wheel nuts before you start and before you leave)

That's it really bar giving the car a proper look over before you get going

4 of the best tips you could ever get for track driving:

-check your mirrors
-use the full width of the track
-slow into corners fast out, it's all about being smooth, the speed will go up with your confidence
-most importantly DO NOT FEED THE WHEEL. keep your hands at 9 and 3 on the wheel at all times, do not feed the wheel through your hands to turn the corners. this is especially important in a RWD car as if you loose the back end a bit, then at least you know where straight on is. the steering column in the M3 is telescopic, so make sure that with your back firm against the seat, with your arm out straight in front of you you can rest your wrist on the top of the wheel, if you can only reach it with your palm or fingers then the wheel is too far away