sully
Ready to race!
- Location
- Coconut Creek
Do it at Palm Beach International Speedway
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So you want to do a track event, eh? Start here.
- Thread starter Meat
- Start date
Meat
rack rack 'em
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Car(s)
- 2007 GTI [DSG]
do what?
sully
Ready to race!
- Location
- Coconut Creek
If we host a track event for the Forum host it at Palm Beach International Raceway....................They just re did the track it is sick
I'd also recommend that no logos etc on the clothes - I knew a guy who went racing (back when I was doing Formula Ford) with a big "Jordan" logo on the back of his teeshirt he wore underneath his racing suit. His car caught on fire, he got out okay but the area with the "Jordan" logo melted onto his skin... very painful, and now he's a life member to the non-existent Eddie Jordan fanclub.
A decent pair of nomex racing gloves is something I'd suggest as well, whenever I track my car I'm wearing them.
Meat
rack rack 'em
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Car(s)
- 2007 GTI [DSG]
Nobody is planning a GolfMKV track day as far as I know.
If you're going to be wearing a fire suit it's always a good idea to wear properly rated underwear, but a suit is not necessary for HPDE's (thanks for the tip though). Gloves are a nice thing to have, but again they are not necessary.
LeesburgMKV
gold n' black
- Location
- VA
- Car(s)
- 2008 VW GTI
Awesome! sticky this asap
mike2727
Ready to race!
- Location
- Hollywood, FL
Great write up, I would add HOD (Hookedondriving.com) they also organize events, and you get about 2 hours of track time per day
Although you did mention it, I would highly recommend at least higher boiling point brake fluid (ATE Blue, Motul RBF etc) and better than stock pads, to not spoil the day with overheated brakes.
Mike
Although you did mention it, I would highly recommend at least higher boiling point brake fluid (ATE Blue, Motul RBF etc) and better than stock pads, to not spoil the day with overheated brakes.
Mike
Meat
rack rack 'em
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Car(s)
- 2007 GTI [DSG]
I added them to the list. Thanks for reminding me, I said I was going to do a section on brakes but I forgot to add it. I'll do it now.
GTI2007
Moderator
- Location
- Hoogstraten, Belgium
Great info :thumbsup:
BOz
Keep right except to pass
- Location
- Miami Beach
- Car(s)
- 08' MKv GTI
Awesome thread.. :thumbsup: Please sticky..
MKV_R32_2900
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- FL
- Car(s)
- MKV R32
This is what I needed. I've been to plenty of track days, but never tracked my car. Great Write up!!!
g60_corrado_91
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- IL
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI 6MT Pkg 1
Very nice Meat.
ETADRAFT
Wannabe Racer
- Location
- Waldwick, New Jersey
- Car(s)
- 08 GTI
Great Idea!
I have 1 addition to the list: Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA1.com) They run in the northeast region (NJ, NY, NH, CT)
EDIT: Most clubs are going to be requiring SA2005 helmets this year. Check with your club before going.
I have 1 addition to the list: Sports Car Driving Association (SCDA1.com) They run in the northeast region (NJ, NY, NH, CT)
EDIT: Most clubs are going to be requiring SA2005 helmets this year. Check with your club before going.
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Meat
rack rack 'em
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Car(s)
- 2007 GTI [DSG]
cool, added them to the list
Frank Rizzo
Trailingthrottleoversteer
- Location
- Via Mulholland
If you are located in southern or central California I highly recommend Speed Ventures (http://www.speedventures.com).
This year alone, I've been to Buttonwillow twice, Cal Speedway, and Laguna Seca (see pic below). Next up is the ROval at Cal speedway...that means we run the infield road course and get out on the banked oval Nascar track for half a lap and drop back down into the road course.
First class operation and it is broken down by skill levels from beginner to expert so you are running in groups of equal skill levels. Last weekend there were a couple of R8's and Gt-R's there. They usually have instructors for some one-on-one training for an additional cost.
You will need a SA2005 helmet or newer.
You have to have a tow point available on the vehicle (I screw in the factory tow hook).
Lots of good info on their website including a sample tech sheet and a "what to bring" checklist.
Laguna Seca Corkscrew:
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This year alone, I've been to Buttonwillow twice, Cal Speedway, and Laguna Seca (see pic below). Next up is the ROval at Cal speedway...that means we run the infield road course and get out on the banked oval Nascar track for half a lap and drop back down into the road course.
First class operation and it is broken down by skill levels from beginner to expert so you are running in groups of equal skill levels. Last weekend there were a couple of R8's and Gt-R's there. They usually have instructors for some one-on-one training for an additional cost.
You will need a SA2005 helmet or newer.
You have to have a tow point available on the vehicle (I screw in the factory tow hook).
Lots of good info on their website including a sample tech sheet and a "what to bring" checklist.
Laguna Seca Corkscrew:
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