hi im looking to do some track days next year, what are the minimum requirements needed to do one.i.e do i need a roll cage,harnesses,helmet etc
also what parts are needed for a reliable and worthwhile trackcar,im guessing suspension/brake upgrade at least?

 

No real requirements apart from a helmet and don't drive like a ***.

Good tyres
Good pads / discs
Coilovers / good suspension

Remember it's not a race

 

Yep all that, especially the *** bit.
Would also be a good idea to change your engine oil before you go on track, gearbox and diff too if it's going to be a habit.

 

ok thanks ,it will be my first time on a track so im not looking to break any track records lol..i was looking at something like this but thought i would need cage etc
https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...ed-uk2000.html

so i could take this on the track with a helmet?

 

If it's your first time, look into booking a novice day so you can get used to it.

Just prepare your self if things breaks, regardless if you have a £1000 car or a £100000 car
Track days can cause problems, don't think cause you got a forged car that it won't break

You don't need a cage, only in organised sprints etc...

 

Hi
Some advice on this thread here

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ps-please.html

 

Just done Oulton Park in a standard car. All oils have been recently changed & full service in last 4 months so I just:

Upgraded the front discs & pads with new braided brake lines
Better brake fluid
New set of track tyres

Kept to this pattern: 1 warm up lap, 3 on it, followed by 1 cooling down lap.
Back to the garage, don't apply handbrake, leave engine running for a minute or so, bonnet up & 30 mins later same again.

Had a cracking day & car was faultless!

Oh & used a full tank of fuel on the day.

 

Everything that has been said PLUS make sure your exhaust isnt too loud for the track(s) that you will be driving as a few people bowl up to the track and fail the noise test and then its game over and you lose your money.

 

You're not trying hard enough

That's another thing, take some spare fuel or be prepared to pay trackside prices.
I live less than 10 miles from Bedford track so the journey uses almost no fuel. I get through about 80 litres on a good day. Bear in mind you don't want to be running below 1/4 of a tank on track, plus some fuel for the travelling, might just leave you with a bit over 1/2 a tank when you arrive.

 

Must admit this was my main concern but someone took along a couple of bungs just to get anyone through if they came in over the limit with the view of removing the bung later.

I came in at 104 but I think it would have failed had they been really strict. I was asked to hold at 5,500 rpm but to be honest I did momentarily but it dropped to 5,000 & just as I tried to creep up to 5,500 they said right sorted & put the sticker on the windscreen. The whole process lasted a few seconds & as far as I'm concerned they are looking to pass you rather than fail you.

 

Pick a suitable track to start on.

If you get it wrong at Combe you could make a proper mess of the car.
If you get it wrong at say blyton there's big run offs and little to hit.

Pay for 20 mins tuition. Taught me more than the previous 20 years on the road.

 

track insurance

 

It must depend on the track as Bedford are very strict on it.
Trev