Track Day Prep.

[KrisHorton]

So uh, bring sunscreen too huh? Got a wicked burn out at the NHRA Nat's in Vegas, and that was only April.

[Blown353]

Another thing guys to add to Carl's list: BRING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

I've seen a couple guys lose their cars at track days when a fire started and the safety crew couldn't get there in time. An in-car extinguisher may have saved them. Cheap insurance. Make sure you don't get one of the powdered ones that become highly caustic when you later try to wash the residue off with water.

It's going to be HOT down there. Temps on the track will probably be in the 125F range; it's been years since I've been down there but it gets BLAZING hot in the summer. Someone should bring a portable canopy (or two) to hang out in, ice chests, lots of water, etc. I've had heatstroke before and it was NOT fun by any measure. Could have very well been fatal. I was young(er) and stupid(er) then.

Speaking of the high temps, Kris, if you're going to run the Chevelle I highly recommend you run on race gas to curb the chances of detonation. No intercooler, high ambient temps, and sustained use will probably lead to a broken motor if you run on pump gas. Do you have the air filter on the back of the blower under the hood still? If so, be even more cautious as it will be sucking in air over those scorching headers. Just be extra attentive for signs of pinging and back out of it if you hear anything funny.

Another thing to add to Carl's list: fresh oil before the track, and change it again when you get home.

Wish I could be there but I have a wedding to attend.

Troy

[KrisHorton]

Good advice Troy, I think we might try to work up a way to get the air cleaner to the front. We're planning on running race gas too.


Also, what tire pressures are ideal?

I have Nitto 555RII's on the rear. 305/35 18 and Nitto 555's on the front, 245/45 18. Any recommendations on that?

Kris