My first track day, looking for advice.

[sprstu]

Advice to others for their first track day-

Start off slow, get to know the track.
Ride along with another driver
Bleed your brakes and have fresh pads
Have your car tech inspected by someone who has raced before (like Imola) they will provide you with a lot of information about your car and what to expect
Bring lots of water to drink
Get to know the event organizers, they are a wealth of knowledge
Bring a friend

and never forget to take a pre-game dump

[Digital K]

tell me more about the 911 SC ride pics of that car?

[sprstu]

This is the only pic I have, sorry.



It had a full cage and race seats, 2.4L engine and I have no idea what was done to it. It could hit 125 on the main straight, the GTI topped out at 105 in the same place. The acceleration wasnt outer worldly, I think yours is faster, Kris. But the violence with which it can brake and corner was astounding. It was running a 275 rear BFGoodrich slick.

[sprstu]

Just got linked to the an album of the day.
http://www.slowpokes.org/Event_20120608/
Many great shots and one of me after just getting of out that white Porsche (its 5th to last). My friend is in the only ecplipse and Im the MK4. I cannot wait to go back!

[Haregoot]

Glad you had a great time! I was there with my red gti, no failures and alot of track time! Still want to be there practicing! I hope to be at the July 5th event! Stop over and say hello!

[sprstu]

You guys were really quick out there. I was talking with the 2 911s you were running with in the afternoon, black and dark blue, they were having a hell of a time (and good fun) trying to get out ion front of you.

[Digital K]

So bigger turbo now?

[sprstu]

Bigger turbo comes tomorrow, ill be putting it in along with the 1.8T pancake pipe. Then stage 2 southbend clutch and Malone tune.

[Kriesel]

How were the tires out on the track?

[Champ]

Sticky I would imagine.

Although I didn't mention this earlier - I wouldn't recommend an R compound for somebody on their first trackday, you'll learn a lot more on a standard street tire.

[sprstu]

The Hoosiers were amazing. I have never had grip like that before, I was very thankful to have had them. I didnt search out the R-compound, I wanted something better than my Grand Touring Pilot's and these fit the bill.
They will also be great for the next 2-3 track days to come this year. I didnt even scuff them with how few miles I drove. Something I should have done but forgot was to scrape all the dead rubber off them before going out. I thought it was just wear off as I drove but it really didnt. Had I put more, and harder, miles on them Im sure it would have been different. Before next time I will scrape them clean for a more even track.

[aja]

HA! I was going to say "bring an extra pair of socks." Nice write up - makes me want to get out and go.

[sprstu]

Your 135 would be a great car for the track. The Slowpokes are having another even on July 5th and both the Porsche and BMW club have them in the fall.

[Champ]

Don't forget TrackTimeMotorsports, Todd the guy who runs it is awesome.

[sprstu]

Here is little goPro vid of the track. I didnt use the goPro at for my track time, just for my friends GSX. Next time Ill get more shots and video I was just trying to take it all in this time.