ChuckWalla Track Day Photos From Last Weekend

[Trawz]

Originally Posted by HyperV117

Each track and organizer have different requirements.

Here's the list from Speed Ventures the organizer of my event.

WHEEL and TIRES Street Tires: More than 2/32” of tread? ______ Race Tires: Good condition/no cording? ______ Cuts or other other defects? ______ All lugs present and torqued? ______ Hub/Centercaps removed? ______ ENGINE Any fluid leaks? ______ Wires/hoses secured ? ______ Throttle return springs tight? ______ Radiator overflow ok? ______ Battery properly secured? ______ Battery terminals covered (rubber boots / duct tape ok)? ______ Fluid lines ok? ______ BRAKES Pedal pressure firm? ______ Fluid level correct? ______ Lines ok? ______ Brakes lights working? ______ Pads more than 5mm? ______ Rotors ok (no cracks, etc)? ______ STEERING & SUSPENSION Wheel bearings ok (no play)? ______ Steering tight? ______ BODY Gas cap ok? ______ Body panels secure? ______ SAFETY EQUIPMENT Helmet approved? (Snell 2010 or newer, M or SA) ______ Seats secure? ______ Long sleeve cotton shirt? ______ Closed-toed shoes? ______ Seatbelts properly installed ______ APPROVED SEATBELTS The following systems are approved (Please check one) OEM 3-Point ______ 5- or 6-Point ______ 4-Point* *All 4-Point systems must pass tech at the event. *4-Point Belts inspected by: _______

That looks quite similar to the Track Night In America (TNIA) tech paper. You basically have to tech yourself.

They do have specific requirements for "open top/convertible" cars tho.

[morepowerjoe]

Originally Posted by Trawz

That looks quite similar to the Track Night In America (TNIA) tech paper. You basically have to tech yourself.

They do have specific requirements for "open top/convertible" cars tho.

I was more wondering about if a track license of some sort or seat time with a professional driver is required?

[Dirgam]

Originally Posted by HyperV117

Each track and organizer have different requirements.

Here's the list from Speed Ventures the organizer of my event.

WHEEL and TIRES Street Tires: More than 2/32” of tread? ______ Race Tires: Good condition/no cording? ______ Cuts or other other defects? ______ All lugs present and torqued? ______ Hub/Centercaps removed? ______ ENGINE Any fluid leaks? ______ Wires/hoses secured ? ______ Throttle return springs tight? ______ Radiator overflow ok? ______ Battery properly secured? ______ Battery terminals covered (rubber boots / duct tape ok)? ______ Fluid lines ok? ______ BRAKES Pedal pressure firm? ______ Fluid level correct? ______ Lines ok? ______ Brakes lights working? ______ Pads more than 5mm? ______ Rotors ok (no cracks, etc)? ______ STEERING & SUSPENSION Wheel bearings ok (no play)? ______ Steering tight? ______ BODY Gas cap ok? ______ Body panels secure? ______ SAFETY EQUIPMENT Helmet approved? (Snell 2010 or newer, M or SA) ______ Seats secure? ______ Long sleeve cotton shirt? ______ Closed-toed shoes? ______ Seatbelts properly installed ______ APPROVED SEATBELTS The following systems are approved (Please check one) OEM 3-Point ______ 5- or 6-Point ______ 4-Point* *All 4-Point systems must pass tech at the event. *4-Point Belts inspected by: _______

conversely, I took a Hurtz rental BMW to Nurburg (F1 track not the ring) just paid my entry fee and away you go. completely surprised there was no vehicle or driver check. BTW the next trip back to Germany Hurtz gave me a chevy van as a rental

[Trawz]

Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I was more wondering about if a track license of some sort or seat time with a professional driver is required?

Nope! No special racing/track license needed. Just your sorted out car and a proper helmet.
Track days are non-competitive events. Passing is done with point-by's or signals. No active competition.

When you sign up for a track day event, you will be asked about your on-track experience and classed into either "Novice", "Intermediate", and "Advanced".
They limit passing to only select areas on the track for novice driver groups.

Some events have seasoned drivers to ride-along with novice drivers for tips and advise.