TobyB Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hi everyone - seems appropriate that my first post should accompany the first track day in my new 360R Duratec (well, the 360 isn't new but it's new to me). I've done plenty of track days, but this being the first for me in a Cat can anyone point me to existing posts about recommended setup/prep and/or any general advice, things to watch out for (apart from every other car on track), that sort of thing? Track day is at Donington May 5th if anyone here is going. Cheers, Toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team andy_harries Posted April 29, 2021 Support Team Share Posted April 29, 2021 If you search out Rob Oldland on YouTube (think his username is RobO on here?), there is a very useful video on what pre-track checks that he does - including scoket sizes and torque settings for the spanner check. There's also a few other very useful videos on his channel as well. One thing I found on my first time on track with my car is is that the mirrors are next to useless at spotting other cars on track when at high speed on the straight if they are bolted to the doors as they flap around too much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted April 29, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted April 29, 2021 Rob's YouTube channel is here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovER5GiegKYCctnxP9VwoQI know that this is not a Club trackday, but the Club's "Trackday Safety Requirements and Recommendations" should provide some useful suggestions here:Most of all, have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonT Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Try not to get ****ed off with cars holding you up in the twisties then pissing off on the straights when they don't lift enough for you to pass and assume because you don't you're not interested rather than you're absolutely flat out but just don't accelerate above 90mph very easily (especially if you've got a screen rather than aeroscreen) [moderator edited to remove bad language] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 29, 2021 Member Share Posted April 29, 2021 Welcome.Private Message sent.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 Brilliant, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I have just booked my first track day in July and have a really sad question....what to wear!!! I mean, if I rock up in a racing suit and boots will I look a complete bell end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted May 3, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted May 3, 2021 At most track days, you'll find people wearing all sorts of things, but if you've got a race suit and boots, just wear them! Safety kit won't do you any good if left in the cupboard. Race boots in particular make a huge difference in a narrow footwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Hutton Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Thanks Mcalvert. If I'm just going for a drive I usually wear my race boots anyhow because they are perfect for the job. I can't face getting out the car and going into a coffee shop in bright red and white alpinestars though :-) So there we are. If anybody wants to look out for someone with all the gear and no idea, I'll be at Castle Coombe for the Williams track day on July 27th. I might go the whole hog and get an F1 style cool vest and an assistant to hold my umbrella in the paddock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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