LozS2 wrote:
Hi, I'm interested in this but have never been to a track day before and have no idea what it involves. Is it for standard cars or do you need roll cage and spare tyres? Can you provide some more info or post some useful resource links? Also, would it be an option to come as a spectator?
Cheers.
I was in the same position as you last year. Never done a track day, except for those experience "day" thingies. Standard car, no roll cage, normal tyres etc.
You get a safety briefing where they explain the etiquette - things like where you can overtake, what to do if someone wants to overtake you, no racing etc. Let's face it, if something's right behind you, it's because they've caught you up, so by definition it must be faster. Just let it past, then you can stop worrying about it.
Lots of run-off areas where you could spin off without stacking it into a wall. In the whole day last year, I think I only saw one person come close to losing it.
There was a nice atmosphere where people were getting passenger rides in other cars. There was no competitive edge at all, just a common purpose of exploring what it's like to drive fast, without the risk of the attention of the police. I would argue that this common purpose made it a safer day than a normal drive on a motorway with all the usual clowns.
Cheers,
Bryan