03-24-2014, 04:02 PM | #15 |
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This is a good start for the flags.
If Mg chimes in here, he will agree he is glad I had my tire plug kit....
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03-24-2014, 06:59 PM | #16 |
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LEARN AND KNOW YOUR FLAGS
I found this which is geared towards HPDE.
This is something everyone should know if you are going to be on a RACETRACK. If you do not know these then study them and learn. There is almost nothing worst than not knowing the flags. The worst thing is not paying attention to your mirrors because you think no one should be passing you and this is something your coach should instill in you if they are any good. That is where the following comes in. T.
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03-25-2014, 10:08 AM | #17 |
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First off, I would like to thank TBone and the other experienced drivers for taking the time to provide us noobs this info.
As a noob and only having one track day behind me I have a few items that would have helped me: Item to bring- coveralls I for one always seem to get grease, oil, dirt and grime on my clothes when ever I work on something. Make and use a checklist for prepping the car before you leave and for items to bring. I forgot the brake fluid and needed it. Prep and pack as much as possible the day before so you are not rushing the morning of. Get plenty of rest the night before. |
03-25-2014, 10:50 AM | #18 |
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Great thread TBone!
Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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Checklists are always a good idea if you are that type of person and yea I always pack the night before I leave. Rest, ah yes. Most noobs do not realize how much this type of driving will take out of them until the night after they have done one of these events. I see them at dinner nodding off or head bobbing, it is quite funny. There are even times I have been known to take a nap during the day so yes, rest is very important. Folks, if you have ideas, suggestions or general comments please add them. Thanks Tyler Quote:
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"Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen
The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!! |
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03-26-2014, 07:04 AM | #21 |
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Sorry, should have made it more clear on what the intent of the coveralls were. The idea behind the coveralls isn't to protect the clothes as much as keeping the grime off the seats the next time you get into the car after working on it. I for one don't want to try to clean stains off the seats or other parts of the interior if I can avoid getting something there in the first place.
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03-26-2014, 09:22 AM | #22 |
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A few short lengths of 1 x 1 pressure treated wood, maybe 3' long. They'll keep your stuff off the ground in case it either has rained overnight or will rain during the day.
Thanks for the list - I'm in the midst of putting together my own checklist file, which I'll reprint for each track event. Maybe a checklist itself is another thing to add to the thread's list. The back of the list could be used for event-specific notes from the drivers' meeting or following debriefing, etc. I may find a few things on the autocross checklist I'd been using as a template that aren't here yet . . . rain gear and sunscreen come to mind. At NJMP it is a track requirement that you use a sheet of plywood underneath any jacks or jackstands. Even where they may not actually be required, it would still be considerate to the track to use them. Norm |
03-26-2014, 09:36 AM | #23 |
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Use a torque wrench on the lugs (wheel nuts) before each event - especially if you had your wheels off. I know a couple of people that have lost wheels during a race. (not Camaros) One car's wheel studs failed after "re torquing" their lugs the night before without a torque wrench and the damage was significant.
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03-26-2014, 09:51 AM | #24 |
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This ↑↑↑ , always (other than if you're stuck having to change out a flat tire on the highway).
I'm thinking about a spray bottle of quick detailer or similar, for use on your doors so your numbers won't have any grit underneath them. Painter's tape will help keep the leading edges of the thicker number materials from lifting at speed. Norm |
03-26-2014, 10:23 AM | #25 |
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Haha great add. Long weekend at track can give some bad bad bad sunburns....especially when you take tbones advice and take a few naps in your truck bed.
Haha that got really specific.
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03-26-2014, 10:32 AM | #26 |
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This post has been EXTREMELY helpful guys, first HPDE event this sunday at Homestead. I feel much better planning my day with all of this info.
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03-27-2014, 08:18 AM | #27 |
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I'm in the process of packing for a 2-day event at NJMP tomorrow and Saturday (1 day on each of the 2 courses). A few more things have occurred to me this morning.
Tarp (to cover all the stuff you'll bring) Weights (to hold the tarp down) Strap-on knee pads (your knees will thank me for this one) Slide-lock plastic bags to keep loose stuff organized and even less likely to get wet. Norm |
03-28-2014, 09:55 AM | #28 |
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Great idea and write up TBone!!!
THIS IS NOT A RACE! Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007 |
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