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SS Performance · 04-17-2017, 06:39 PM

OK so I just signed up for my first track day. NJ Motorsports Park May 7th HDPE 1. Screwed up and waited to long and Saturday was full. I'm real excited. and a little intimidated.

I have a pretty goo handle on what I need to take as far as tools and such.

My question is how do you put your car number on your car?

Is it possible to get numbers that are use static to stick to the car and if so where get them?

Also where do the numbers need to be on the car?

Thanks
Craig

CrazyRED · 04-17-2017, 07:21 PM

I'm really looking forward to reading this thread. I'm considering doing a track day as well. I've never even seen one. I've always been a straight line guy.

How much did it cost you if you don't mind saying.

What are you bringing with you as far as tools and spare parts and stuff.

The Hunter · 04-17-2017, 07:40 PM

My first track day is tomorrow at Palm Beach International! Would like to know the answers as well. In autocross I just used blue painters tape to put the number on my car so I'm not sure if its the same.

olblue75 · 04-17-2017, 09:17 PM

Just did a track day at NCM last weekend with MVP track time and they supply the car number in either green for advance, yellow for intermediate, and red for novice and we were told to stick them in front of the rear view mirror on the windshield. I'm sure each sponsor does it a different way.

Stormcloak · 04-18-2017, 11:23 AM

They "should" have numbers you can buy there. Lots of guys just use painters tape, at least for NASA events.

You're going to have an absolute blast

BMR Sales · 04-18-2017, 01:38 PM

Painters Tape or Magnetic numbers work best on a budget

Billy10mm · 04-18-2017, 02:38 PM

I would caution against the magnetic numbers on a track day. Auto-cross yes, track day no, as they can fly off at speed and then you lose them (they aren't cheap). One thing you can do if you're hell-bent on using the magnetic numbers is tape the leading edge with painters tape. Prevents the wind from getting up in there and ripping them off.

BMR Sales · 04-19-2017, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

I would caution against the magnetic numbers on a track day. Auto-cross yes, track day no, as they can fly off at speed and then you lose them (they aren't cheap). One thing you can do if you're hell-bent on using the magnetic numbers is tape the leading edge with painters tape. Prevents the wind from getting up in there and ripping them off.

I've never lost Numbers because I've used better Mag material. Some Sponsor Stickers on cheaper Mag I've lost.

Good Idea of Painters Tape on the Leading Edge

SS Performance · 04-23-2017, 09:27 AM

Not taking much as far as tools.

I'll trailer my car. I do that as a precaution just incase I have an issue.

Tools will be a basic socket set, torque wrench, tire pressure gauge, air tank, jack & jack stands.

Other items, chairs, cooler & water, sandwiches, pop-up awning, towel & I will most likely think of a few other items.

Billy10mm · 04-24-2017, 08:46 AM

That covers it well actually. Throw some sun-block in there and you're all set.

wakespeak · 04-24-2017, 12:06 PM

This site has lots of good tips, etc: https://www.trackjunkies.org/

Trosscam · 05-14-2017, 08:09 AM

all the hpde's I've done had the numbers supplied by the school. I've seen the cling style numbers fly off on several occasions. I have them for autocross but wouldn't trust them to stay on at 140mph

Too-many-cars · 06-05-2017, 11:26 AM

Kinda bumping this thread. How did the track day go?

I am heading out to the track night tomorrow at NJMP, hoping the forecast improves rain wise.

The last time I was on a track was almost 20 years ago in something that was half the weight and a 3rd of the HP, a Miata.

Did a local auto-cross yesterday to try and get a feel for the car at speed in a relatively safe environment.

SS Performance · 06-05-2017, 07:56 PM

My track day was GREAT!

It was at NJMP Thunder Track, it was run by Chin Motorsports.

Lots of track time great instructor. I would highly recommend Chin to anyone looking for track time.

Car ran great. I ran the whole track in 4th gear! Tons of low end torque to pull out of the corners.

I kept throwing the car into the corners harder and harder and it just took it.

My last session at the end of the front straight entering turn one my break peddle hit the floor but I made the corner OK.

I have the parts to upgrade to the ZO6 front brakes. I'll also go to better brake fluid and separate the brake/clutch master cylinder.

04-17-2017, 06:39 PM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Just signed up for my FIRST tack day! OK so I just signed up for my first track day. NJ Motorsports Park May 7th HDPE 1. Screwed up and waited to long and Saturday was full. I'm real excited. and a little intimidated. I have a pretty goo handle on what I need to take as far as tools and such. My question is how do you put your car number on your car? Is it possible to get numbers that are use static to stick to the car and if so where get them? Also where do the numbers need to be on the car? Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

04-17-2017, 07:40 PM	#3
The Hunter Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pinellas Park Posts: 129 View My Garage	My first track day is tomorrow at Palm Beach International! Would like to know the answers as well. In autocross I just used blue painters tape to put the number on my car so I'm not sure if its the same. __________________ CAI Intake, BTR Stage 3 cam, LS Bushing Trunnion Upgrade, Chromoly Pushrods, .660" Lift BTR Spring Kit, TSP LT Headers, Cat Delete, Mild 2 Wild Exhaust Switch

04-17-2017, 09:17 PM	#4
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Just did a track day at NCM last weekend with MVP track time and they supply the car number in either green for advance, yellow for intermediate, and red for novice and we were told to stick them in front of the rear view mirror on the windshield. I'm sure each sponsor does it a different way. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

04-18-2017, 11:23 AM	#5
Stormcloak slower than you Drives: 2012 C6 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 668 View My Garage	They "should" have numbers you can buy there. Lots of guys just use painters tape, at least for NASA events. You're going to have an absolute blast __________________

04-18-2017, 02:38 PM	#7
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I would caution against the magnetic numbers on a track day. Auto-cross yes, track day no, as they can fly off at speed and then you lose them (they aren't cheap). One thing you can do if you're hell-bent on using the magnetic numbers is tape the leading edge with painters tape. Prevents the wind from getting up in there and ripping them off. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

04-17-2017, 07:21 PM	#2
CrazyRED Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Posts: 372	I'm really looking forward to reading this thread. I'm considering doing a track day as well. I've never even seen one. I've always been a straight line guy. How much did it cost you if you don't mind saying. What are you bringing with you as far as tools and spare parts and stuff.

04-18-2017, 01:38 PM	#6
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Painters Tape or Magnetic numbers work best on a budget

04-23-2017, 09:27 AM	#9
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Not taking much as far as tools. I'll trailer my car. I do that as a precaution just incase I have an issue. Tools will be a basic socket set, torque wrench, tire pressure gauge, air tank, jack & jack stands. Other items, chairs, cooler & water, sandwiches, pop-up awning, towel & I will most likely think of a few other items. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

04-24-2017, 08:46 AM	#10
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	That covers it well actually. Throw some sun-block in there and you're all set. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

04-24-2017, 12:06 PM	#11
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	This site has lots of good tips, etc: https://www.trackjunkies.org/ __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

05-14-2017, 08:09 AM	#12
Trosscam Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bennington, NY Posts: 14	all the hpde's I've done had the numbers supplied by the school. I've seen the cling style numbers fly off on several occasions. I have them for autocross but wouldn't trust them to stay on at 140mph

06-05-2017, 11:26 AM	#13
Too-many-cars Drives: 2013 BRM 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Trenton NJ Posts: 43	Kinda bumping this thread. How did the track day go? I am heading out to the track night tomorrow at NJMP, hoping the forecast improves rain wise. The last time I was on a track was almost 20 years ago in something that was half the weight and a 3rd of the HP, a Miata. Did a local auto-cross yesterday to try and get a feel for the car at speed in a relatively safe environment. __________________ 2013 1SS RS 1LE Blue Ray Metallic

06-05-2017, 07:56 PM	#14
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	My track day was GREAT! It was at NJMP Thunder Track, it was run by Chin Motorsports. Lots of track time great instructor. I would highly recommend Chin to anyone looking for track time. Car ran great. I ran the whole track in 4th gear! Tons of low end torque to pull out of the corners. I kept throwing the car into the corners harder and harder and it just took it. My last session at the end of the front straight entering turn one my break peddle hit the floor but I made the corner OK. I have the parts to upgrade to the ZO6 front brakes. I'll also go to better brake fluid and separate the brake/clutch master cylinder. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel