First Track Day Prep

[ST8LINE]

Hello All!

 

I’ll be taking our Caterham 420R on its (and my) first track day experience next month (a very short, tight, and twisty circuit).

 

For those who have already had the pleasure of doing so, do you have a list of items to bring/check/do?

 

I used the search function, but didn’t find what I was hoping to discover.

 

Thank you!

 

~Lew

Edited June 16 by ST8LINE

[CBuff]

Lew,

 

Some folks, in this litigious world, are concerned about weighing in on this topic. Ie “he told me I didn’t have to check X and that caused me to crash”. Etc. so please do not take this as gospel. 

 

 

the generic stuff to bring and check can be googled.  
https://help.trackdays.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/21364134720925-What-Should-I-Bring-to-a-Track-Day#:~:text=Water and snacks - it's thirsty work,your car which you cannot complete the

 

Caterham specific I think the big thing is making sure you are conforming to track rules and state laws with safety equipment.  New Jersey (where I track often) seems to be one of the tougher tracks/states not sure about MI.  Nj Requiring dated belts, arm restraints and hans devices.  I would check on the track website or with someone who has run there and ask. Specifically about convertible restrictions. 
 

Tracks often have instructors that can be requested /required for first timers. It’s great to utilize them if avail. They can help with the basics at first and help improve your driving skills down the road.  
 

take it slow.  These cars are great driving spirited and you will have fun even if you are slower than many. Everyone out there likely remembers their first time out so people are usually very understanding if aren’t doing everything perfectly.  Different tracks and track day operators have different cultures and first timer support.  Ask around about your track and whomever is running the event.  
 

good luck 

 

[Pokey]

Below are some of the things I try to remember.  Everyone’s list will be a little different, but I imagine most will include a chair and tire pressure gauge.

 

Have fun!

• Chair
• Water 
• Hat
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses 
• Visor cleaner
• Large towel to lie on
• Paper towels and rags
• Hand cleaner
• Oil 
• Tools
• Floor jack and jack stands
• Air tank
• Spare wheels 
• Safety wire
• Tape
• Jump box
• Tire pressure gauge