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Originally posted by Adam_B
depends on the circuit. Most places are more pissed off if you run out of fuel out on track, not really an excuse for that so it carries a hefty fine.

[Edited on 18-05-2006 by Adam_B]

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Originally posted by Paul_J
Whats a ZS? like the ZR but 1.6 16v?

should be pretty good.

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General Notes – Road Cars

Pre-Event checks

a) Make sure the car is in a well maintained condition
b) Check ALL fluid levels and replace the brake fluid if not changed at service specified interval.
c) Check all hoses for signs of leaks, and replace if necessary.
d) Check the condition/pressure of all your tyres, Make a note of the pressures
e) Check your brake pads for condition/thickness, preferably fit new fast road/comp pads
f) Remove any non essential accessories or those not securely fitted.

Suggested Spares to bring with you

a) one set of brake pads at least, front and rear
b) one 5 litre can of oil

Pre-track checks

a) Recheck your tyre pressures, if one is down you may have a slow puncture which could blow when at high speed
b) Increase the tyre pressures by 4-6PSI higher than you run on the road.
c) Ensure you understood the driver briefing (especially the overtaking rules in particular!).
If you are not sure about any aspect, ask for clarification.

Helmets and Seat Belts

a) Seat Belts or harnesses must be worn at all times on the circuit.
b) Helmets must be worn at all times on the circuit by all occupants.

First lap on every run

a) Never thrash your car on the first lap, speed up gradually bringing the oil/water temperatures to normal working parameters.
b) Gently bring the brakes up to temperature
c) Use this lap to get familiar with your new, rather alien surroundings
d) Try and give yourself space front and rear, don't be tempted to follow the car in front too closely as you will be concentrating on them and not your own driving.
e) Get used to checking your mirror before and after each corner, you will be amazed how quickly some cars will catch you if you are a track novice.

Remaining laps

a) Bring up the speed gradually if you are a novice, you will learn more, and less likely to spin.
b) Remember you are there for fun !!
c) If you experience brake fade or a soft pedal, don't think it will go away before the next corner, slow down, it is very likely to be much worse by the next corner. Perform a cooling down lap (or two), and return to the pits.
d) If you feel a power loss coming out of a tight bend - back off and don't keep it planted. You are probably getting the first signs of fuel surge. If you keep it planted you are risking detonation due to a weak mixture. Return to the pits and refuel. This can happen with half a tank of fuel on board, so don't get fooled into thinking it can’t be happening already, it can!



Last lap in

a) Do a slow last lap in and try to avoid using the brakes at all to give the disks/pads some chance to cool down.
b) Monitor your mirrors very closely. There will still be other cars running at full speed!

Entry to pits/stopping

a) enter the pits slowly, look out for pedestrians, it is easy to not hear you coming
b) DO NOT SWITCH OFF YOUR ENGINE
c) allow the engine to idle for at least 2 minutes
d) DO NOT PUT THE HANDBRAKE ON OR SIT WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. the above is to stop the pads from being destroyed by the heat sink effect from your red hot brake disks, stop on a level surface or arrange for someone to chock you wheel.
e) let everything cool before your check the following

Post run checks

a) Check the brake pads for wear, you will be amazed how quickly they are used up,
b) Check ALL fluid levels, You may never use oil on the road, you are almost guaranteed to do so on a track day run
c) Check your tyre pressures, if one has dropped you may be on the way to a blow out
d) Check the tyres for wear/cuts
e) Check you are still not wearing a silly cheesy grin

The above guidelines will help you enjoy the day and return home with a healthy car.

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