For what it is worth, this is my advice.
Ensure that you have enough fuel in the car but not so much that you have far too much. You do not need the weight. Do you really think that you need the weight to keep the wheels in contact with the track?
Remove the spare wheel and any unnecessary and loose items from the car.
Pump up your tyres about 4 to 5 PSI above recommended. It increases the sidewall stiffness and will make the car handle more predictably. A race track is smotther than a public road and you are not looking for comfort but response.
Consider fitting 'harder' brake pads and brake shoes; they will resist overheating and brake fade if you are travelling quickly.
Be prepared to be rubbish. Most road drivers who have never been on a race track before are rubbish. Do not try and be a hero because you are likely to end up looking like a fool. Worse than that, you do not want to return to the paddock with a bent car or destroyed engine or gearbox.
Take the instructors advice - he will know much much more than you.
Learn the braking and corner lines; it will keep you safe, give you a safety margin as well as give you a faster corner speed and exit.
Drive with your brain not your ego; it will be less harmful to your self-esteem as well as your pocket.
Drive smoothly and consistently.
Remember that this a comletely new experience for you; be prepared to learn. Do not be a hero - there is nothing to gain and a lot to lose.
Have fun and enjoy yourself!
Last edited by Cheshire_David; 23/08/16 08:52 PM.
