Thinking about tracking?

[FLtrackdays]

Looking for a place to start? Best way to get your feet wet

https://nasaspeed.news/columns/nasa-news/nasa-and-toyota-continue-the-gr-track-experience-for-2024

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[Rta95]

I already used mine but plan to go back as I have a friend who got a GR Corolla last year and another friend who has a GR86, and they plan to do their track days this year. So going to tag along. I can attest, it's very fun and got me hooked on tracking. I was blessed to have @nibble as my instructor too.

For those on the fence, don't be. Do it!

 

[i3igpete]

Anyone instructing the session at gingerman in June? Looks like the last time I was there was back in 2011, it's been awhile.

 

[Rensuhlo]

I've never been on track. Do I need to have a Race Shop set my car up>?

 

[nibble]

I've never been on track. Do I need to have a Race Shop set my car up>?

as long as car is well maintained and mechanically sound, it's good to be on the track. I always recommend to bring the car as is (stock) to get baseline. Then figure out what to be upgraded.

 

[nibble]

I already used mine but plan to go back as I have a friend who got a GR Corolla last year and another friend who has a GR86, and they plan to do their track days this year. So going to tag along. I can attest, it's very fun and got me hooked on tracking. I was blessed to have @nibble as my instructor too.

For those on the fence, don't be. Do it!

thank you and had a super fun day.

 

[Ruman]

I've never been on track. Do I need to have a Race Shop set my car up>?

I just did my first track day a couples weeks ago and all I really did to do to prepare was swap to a high temp brake fluid. Definitely recommend upgraded the fluid just to be safe. Everything else should be fine stock, just make sure your tires and brake pads are good.

 

[razorlab]

as long as car is well maintained and mechanically sound, it's good to be on the track. I always recommend to bring the car as is (stock) to get baseline. Then figure out what to be upgraded.

What about prep for dishonest tracks? Any different or the same?

 

[Rta95]

thank you and had a super fun day.

I'll be back! Aiming for Watkins Glen this year.

 

[noogie]

probably bump the tire pressures up by 2-6 psi so that you minimize eating up the shoulders of the tires. this is assuming everything is stock, including tires.

 

[Rensuhlo]

What about prep for dishonest tracks? Any different or the same?

@nibble he needs answers.

 

[mdpalmer]

Yes my expiration date for my free one is coming up quick, thanks for the reminder.

I need to buy a helmet, any recommendations for something that is not super expensive but is decent quality? I would probably do 3-5 track days a year, maybe some autocross thrown in there.

Looking for a place to start? Best way to get your feet wet

https://nasaspeed.news/columns/nasa-news/nasa-and-toyota-continue-the-gr-track-experience-for-2024

 

[Yli]

I got a conquer for like $200-250 on Amazon.

GForce has 25% off for Supra owners. Their rookie is probably fine.

https://www.gforce.com/pages/tgr

 

[baagel]

Ask yourself what price would you place on your brain? Use that as a starting point when looking at a helmet.

For me, my brain is worth a solid $600

 

[nibble]

Yes my expiration date for my free one is coming up quick, thanks for the reminder.

I need to buy a helmet, any recommendations for something that is not super expensive but is decent quality? I would probably do 3-5 track days a year, maybe some autocross thrown in there.

NASA can rent you a helmet for free in GR program. if you are not decided, you might rent it for first time and then talk to few people within your group or instructor and see what might be best for you.

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