How To Enjoy Track Days The Most
Taking your car to a nearby race track and thrashing it about a bit without risking the lives of other road users is becoming very popular. A leading experience-day operator has recently stated that more than 25% of the population have bought a track day for friends or family, and around 30% of people have been on one themselves. Another area that has embraced these track days are corportate entertainment. Because they are a relatively new trend however, there is still a lack of understanding about how they work. Lets take a look at some of the top track day tips.
Insurance. You should find that track day operators have full insurance cover that protects all their staff and anyone that comes onto their land. This is good news as insurance can sometimes cost quite a bit, but make sure you check with the track just in case as they sometimes don’t have their own.
Driver. It could be that you’re in the driving seat for your whole track day, but often a professional takes you for a spin for part of the day. As the experts know the tracks like the back of their hands, they will know the perfect racing lines and breaking points, so its worth listening up.
Licence. Most tracks are on privately owned land and so do not work on the same laws as public roads. That said, you’ll probably find that the majority of tracks won’t let you on without a license as they don’t want to take risks themselves.
Tires. Unless you are on a team building day and are not paying for any wear and tear, you might want to take care of your tyres. They can cost you a small fortune if you buy new, and whilst they might last years driving normally, just half an hour fast driving on a track can wear them right out.
Caution. Just because you are not on the public roads, it doesnt mean that you suddenly become immortal. Track days are a great deal more dangerous than Henley Regatta for example, so make sure youve woken up before you get in the car.
