Subject	Re: I want to see what the fuss is all about
Posted by	Fast Ca$h on February 07, 2007 at 3:00 PM
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In Reply To	I want to see what the fuss is all about posted by ZEngineer on February 07, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Message	I just went to my 1st real track event last week and am already addicted. While I am no veteran track racer, the guys I went with were and gave me lots of advice. Here's what I would suggest, sorry if some has already been mentioned: 1. Race pads just for the event. Be sure to bed them in properly. 2. Bleed brake system before event, use high performance fluid 3. Check tire pressure and re-torque lugs before each session 4. Use Race gas 5. If they will let you, try to ride as a passenger with an experienced driver first to get a feel for the track before you go out on your own. 6. try to ride with several different instructors as you will learn different things from each one. 7. Learn the flags and pay attention to them. 8. Bring lots of tools and extra fluids just in case That's about all I can think of right now. Hope you have a blast. Good luck!
Follow Ups	I want to see what the fuss is all about - ZEngineer 13:22:28 02/07/07 I usually bring a date out the night before and sneak on - Guapo 13:30:21 02/07/07 Damn you! Beat me to it. (n/m) - ENVYMYZ 13:32:55 02/07/07 does your wife know about this? (n/m) - ZEngineer 13:36:52 02/07/07 hell thats how i won her over (n/m) - Guapo 13:39:03 02/07/07 haha nice (n/m) - collegeboy 14:26:48 02/07/07 hehe (n/m) - RSR 14:48:51 02/07/07 get some track pads. (n/m) - sfarrah 13:31:48 02/07/07 I put blue tape all over the front of my car and mirrors so - SpeedyZX 13:32:11 02/07/07 keep the instructor all day please. (n/m) - ni[X]it 13:32:26 02/07/07 you mean I won't be a seasoned veteran by mid-day? :) (n/m) - ZEngineer 13:39:35 02/07/07 Big second! (in all seriousness, not a joke or slam) (n/m) - Inzane 13:40:52 02/07/07 Re: I want to see what the fuss is all about - Guapo 13:33:01 02/07/07 bookmarked, where is this track at George? (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 13:36:49 02/07/07 right in your backyard, brotha - ZEngineer 13:38:11 02/07/07 oh, shannonville, let me know when you're going, is that - CRAZZEPETE. 13:42:43 02/07/07 watching my near-new tires melt away in 1 day - ZEngineer 13:45:32 02/07/07 ya, it cost me a bundle, gas $80 or so, plus track fees - CRAZZEPETE. 13:48:01 02/07/07 Shannonville is a flat track... - Oppaman Z 15:01:49 02/07/07 Find an in-car video of the track and study it. Work the - Scotts94z32 13:38:59 02/07/07 More thoughts: - Scotts94z32 13:42:13 02/07/07 Have your gf takes lots of pictures of the - Scotts94z32 13:43:15 02/07/07 Don't need a race track for that - ZEngineer 13:53:57 02/07/07 You obviously haven't been out on a track yet ;~) (n/m) - Barry'z (NJ) 15:39:56 02/07/07 While not a bad thing, I don't know how beneficial - Guapo 13:42:30 02/07/07 I see your point, but it's all about being comfortable and - Scotts94z32 13:44:23 02/07/07 betcha its not ready yet ;-) (n/m) - Guapo 13:45:19 02/07/07 True. Besides, what else is there to do in Canadia? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 13:47:34 02/07/07 if it's any indication of how sad this place is in winter - ZEngineer 13:55:40 02/07/07 drink beer. - sfarrah 14:30:09 02/07/07 And we have GOOD beer up here. :) (n/m) - Inzane 15:14:39 02/07/07 "all we ask is for 1 bolt per day" -- Spee, 2003 - ZEngineer 13:49:59 02/07/07 That PS leak has to be fixed, otherwise "NO TRACK FOR YOU!" (n/m) - spicyZ 14:21:29 02/07/07 That's another thing I have to fix before I can go - collegeboy 14:32:51 02/07/07 ZEngineer..you just made me spend more money - collegeboy 14:52:17 02/07/07 They get old and brittle like everything else over time - spyhunterTT(nj) 19:58:16 02/07/07 Get some track pads. You WILL push it hard enough to use - Guapo 16:12:29 02/07/07 2nd. - sfarrah 16:34:29 02/07/07 3rd (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 00:22:42 02/08/07 Videos are very beneficial. - Ballistic 14:26:43 02/07/07 Context - Kenny 14:35:39 02/07/07 I wasnt being disagreeable. - Ballistic 16:36:36 02/07/07 Well yeah, videoing your own runs for evaluation - Guapo 16:39:13 02/07/07 True that. (n/m) - Ballistic 21:07:17 02/07/07 I disagree for the same reason you disagree. - Dallas DamonZ 18:10:09 02/07/07 That's the thing, though. Frankly, if it's your first time, - Guapo 19:46:01 02/07/07 I'm with the short fat messican on this one (n/m) - dogpile 15:41:41 02/08/07 if they do what we did last time, you might actually do - CRAZZEPETE. 13:43:49 02/07/07 Re: I want to see what the fuss is all about - ni[X]it 13:39:18 02/07/07 lol, that's amazing! - ZEngineer 13:42:42 02/07/07 Precisely. (n/m) - Scotts94z32 13:45:09 02/07/07 (Total Hits: a lot). - Spongerider :) 14:11:35 02/07/07 Same goes for me :( - TheTwinZ (Peru) 15:02:52 02/07/07 I've been on the track once and I am itching to get back on. - MixManMash 14:19:34 02/07/07 Fresh brake fluid - 300zx90 (CO) 14:20:58 02/07/07 Awesome! - collegeboy 14:28:55 02/07/07 Re: I want to see what the fuss is all about - Fast Ca$h 15:00:02 02/07/07 good advice, thanks (n/m) - ZEngineer 15:10:10 02/07/07 Don't overheat. :) (n/m) - CaliguyPurdue (redesigning) 15:53:04 02/07/07 Bout time you used that car... I think everyone suggested - Chris(NJ) 16:01:23 02/07/07 Besides all that was said, I usually do the following: - dogpile 16:13:59 02/07/07 did anyone say bring food/snacks? (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 18:37:18 02/07/07 I didn't read the responses before I posted, just figured - dogpile 19:07:43 02/07/07 we're still toll-free up here for the most part, only 1 - CRAZZEPETE. 09:29:00 02/08/07 Don't forget to bring a towel.. I mean helmet. (n/m) - spicyZ 16:25:34 02/07/07 Prepare to fall in love again (n/m) - SeedyROM 19:29:21 02/07/07 are you coming on to me? (n/m) - ZEngineer 19:42:24 02/07/07 George, you think every man wants you don't you? (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 09:30:57 02/08/07
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