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20-02-2013, 08:33pm
Stu, My first track day was probably the most amazing ride I've ever experienced! I was nerveous as hell but as soon as I was on track....everything changed!
First thoughts....."fark..there's so much room on here"..."wow the grip is sensational"...."this is so much easier than I anticipated!".
I went with full intentions of 'taking it easy' and 'not pushing it'....but after two laps to get a feel for things, I realised I had ALOT of control.
On my second session out I was lapping people and anyone I could see ahead...I was passing them. Was like a fish in water for me that day!
Prior to going I did spend a fair amount of time learning the track (PI)...which I'm glad I did. I'd already learnt each turn, figured a target speed and also had an idea of what gear I'd be using. Pretty much burnt that info into my head and gave me a base to build on instead of riding blind. I believe doing that made a significant difference, took a bit of pressure off and let me focus more on having some fun. Your call if you do that or not...but it sure doesn't hurt to know that info.
Also one piece of advice I wont forget, and it was given to me on my first day at the track.... 'most track day accidents happen in the first and last sessions'
I took the advice and skipped my last session as I knew I was very fatigued....and yes I probably would have crashed having not done that.
Running lap after lap really does take it out of you, so listen to what your body is telling you, drink heaps of water and don't be afraid to sit out on a session.
As for CSS....worth every cent!!! I personaly find them to run at a faster pace on track (that's the point of it all) but even still,
the instructors will not push you beyond what you aren't able to do safely!! Thier observation and guidance is some of the best you'll EVER get!!!!!!
Either one you decide to do first will be an experience you will never forget!!
First thoughts....."fark..there's so much room on here"..."wow the grip is sensational"...."this is so much easier than I anticipated!".
I went with full intentions of 'taking it easy' and 'not pushing it'....but after two laps to get a feel for things, I realised I had ALOT of control.
On my second session out I was lapping people and anyone I could see ahead...I was passing them. Was like a fish in water for me that day!
Prior to going I did spend a fair amount of time learning the track (PI)...which I'm glad I did. I'd already learnt each turn, figured a target speed and also had an idea of what gear I'd be using. Pretty much burnt that info into my head and gave me a base to build on instead of riding blind. I believe doing that made a significant difference, took a bit of pressure off and let me focus more on having some fun. Your call if you do that or not...but it sure doesn't hurt to know that info.
Also one piece of advice I wont forget, and it was given to me on my first day at the track.... 'most track day accidents happen in the first and last sessions'
I took the advice and skipped my last session as I knew I was very fatigued....and yes I probably would have crashed having not done that.
Running lap after lap really does take it out of you, so listen to what your body is telling you, drink heaps of water and don't be afraid to sit out on a session.
As for CSS....worth every cent!!! I personaly find them to run at a faster pace on track (that's the point of it all) but even still,
the instructors will not push you beyond what you aren't able to do safely!! Thier observation and guidance is some of the best you'll EVER get!!!!!!
Either one you decide to do first will be an experience you will never forget!!