Track Day Prep.

[CarlC]

I'll be bringing a thermometer with me

Where's that thermometer been?

[Matt@RFR]

It's brand new...wanna help me calibrate it? Go like this and I promise none of this



hehehe.. ewwwwwwwwwwwww

[Mean 69]

I have a 10' square canopy that I am bringing, any and all are welcome to it. Bring lots of water, both for your body, and your car. That is probably the most important thing to think about.

I can't stress enough how important what Carl stated really is. I cut a brake line down a few weeks back, found it while driving the car on the street in traffic, when it went "pop." My issue was under full steering lock, the line would flex and contact the inside edge of the wheel, turning cut it down (this is a teflon braided line, brand new). This was my mistake, don't make it yourself. Interestingly, when I looked critically at the other side, I found that it too could have suffered the same fate, even though I would have thought it would have been okay if I hadn't been so particular after the other one let go.

Look at all fittings to see if there is evidence of any leaks, run your finger around the ones you can't completely see.

It is my understanding that they sell racing fuel at the track, hopefully they will be pumping that morning (not a race weekend, I sure hope they will!).

I have a fire extinguisher hard mounted right between the two front seats, I'd highly recommend that everyone else do the same.

And last, but certainly most important, don't drive beyond you or your car's ability. I really doubt I will come close to the limits of my car this weekend, it is the maiden voyage, so I will certainly not be pushing more than about 7/10's, at the most, and only when I get really comfy with things.

Mark