What should I expect on my first track day?
If you’re going to a track day, most likely it will be an all-day event, and it’s likely to be warm out. Long hours in the heat add up to dehydration. So bring water, and lots of it, along with snacks, sunscreen, and a folding chair and a pop-up tent for between sessions.
How do I get started on track days?
First, locate a nearby or interesting road course and go to that track’s website. Once there, find a schedule of events and look for “track day” or “driver school” events. Occasionally, tracks host their own “open lapping” sessions, but most track days are set up by car clubs.
What do I need to do a track day?
The bare minimum kit you need is a helmet and to have your whole body covered in clothing—jeans and a jumper will do just fine. If you don’t have a helmet, you can usually hire one from the track day organiser at a reasonable cost—but please check with them first.
Can I take my car on a track day?
Other than open wheel-based cars, in general, there are no restrictions on the type of car you can take on a track day. On certain events, there may be some restrictions on the type of car, especially if there is a low noise limit so always make sure you read the event details carefully before booking.
Can you take your car to a track?
Track days are opportunities to drive your street car on a real racetrack for minimal cost. All that’s needed is a car in good condition, a valid driver’s license, and an approved racing helmet.
Can I take my car to a track day?
What sort of car can I take on a track day? Other than open wheel-based cars, in general, there are no restrictions on the type of car you can take on a track day.
Can you race your car on a track?
Why go to a track day?
There are a lot of reasons you might want to attend a track day. Perhaps you’re looking to practice your skills for race day or you just enjoy riding as hard as possible without limits. For the majority of us, it’s just the best place to improve skills that can be translated to the road.
How do I start a motorcycle track day?
The first step in your journey is going to be to find a track day organization in your area. The easiest way to do this is just head over to the ol’ Google and type in something like “motorcycle track days in my area.”
Do you recommend a track day to your beginner group?
Alessandra went from having never tackled a track day to graduating from the beginner group with a grin on her face. Photo by Roy Kim. For anyone out there who has ever considered a track day, I can’t recommend it enough. Get out there and give it a try.
How do I prepare my tires for a track day?
Tires will need at least 50 percent of their tread life left in order to get you safely through an entire track day and you’ll enjoy your track day a lot more if you have new or nearly new tires. Tire pressure will also need to be adjusted, which usually means a lower psi setting than you would normally run on the street.