Tips to prepare for your first track day- Nick Tsagaris

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Tips to Prepare for Your First Track Day

• Nick Tsagaris

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So, youre going to attend a track day soon.

• We assume youre thrilled to see how it turns out
  for you on the circuit with your Motorsport
  vehicle. You may also have a lot of questions in
  your mind like what can you expect on your track
  day? How can you prepare for the day? What should
  you wear to the track?
• To help your familiarise better with track days
  and prepare for your first like a pro, we are
  about to drop some knowledge here. The tips and
  guidelines mentioned below will assist drivers
  with limited to no experience in making a safe
  and pleasurable track day experience.

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Choose your day and circuit wisely

• The first thing you want to do once youve
  decided to hit the track is to find a track
  organiser. You will find a number of track day
  organisers to fit your needs and budget. However,
  they will vary in the ways they organise their
  events. Some of the factors that differentiate
  varied organisers from each other include
• The number of cars allowed on circuit at any one
  time.
• The types of cars allowed on the track road
  and/or race cars
• Noise limits how loud your car can be
• The type of sessions
• Overtaking rules
• Costs

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When it comes to choosing the circuit..

• When it comes to choosing the circuit, it is
  important to pick one that has a lot run-off
  areas if youre a beginner. This will make sure
  you have safety zones to get into in case
  anything goes wrong on the track.
• Once you have booked your circuit and the day,
  you will receive final instructions including
  rules, regulations, flag signals and timing for
  the day.

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Prepare yourself with the right gear and equipment

• As obvious as it may sound, you should ensure a
  good sleep to appear fresh and energetic at the
  venue.
• Keep yourself hydrated especially on a hot day.
• Most circuits would insist to avid wearing shorts
  and t-shirts and pick clothing that keep your
  arms and legs covered inside the car like jeans,
  jumpers or coordinates.

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• Helmet is the bare minimum kit you need to
  protect your head properly on the circuit. Not to
  forget, a decent pair of gloves that will help
  you maintain the grip on your steering wheel when
  youre having an adrenaline rush.
• A good pair of racing boots or thin-sole trainers
  are your go-to options for the track day
  footwear.
• Moreover, we recommend you attend a track day as
  a spectator or guest before you attend it as a
  driver. This will give you an idea of the event,
  things you can expect and clothing and supplies
  you can bring to the event.

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The Final Word

• A little consideration and preparation can make
  your first track day memorable for the right
  reasons. The above guidelines will help approach
  your track day with an informed and disciplined
  mind.

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Nick Tsagaris

• Nick Tsagaris is a business manager at Nick
  Tsagaris Motorsports and Events who is passionate
  about everything Motorsports. With his wealth of
  knowledge, experience and expertise, Nick helps
  individuals to make pleasant, successful
  Motorsport experiences.