Track Day Chat

JARblue · 07-10-2020, 12:35 PM

Were you granny shifting and not double clutching like you should?

cv129 · 07-10-2020, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justin_boy

Haha why notebook

As you go down the rabbit hole, you will need to keep notes on alignment and data like tire temp, brake temp, maybe even notes on what instructors said or where you think you can improve on, etc.

Your alignment may fit your need today, but may not as your skill goes up. You will need to keep track of the before and after numbers, and you impression of each, your lap times, the difference in tire wear....

OptionZero · 07-10-2020, 02:17 PM

why are you ruining this man

justin_boy · 07-10-2020, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

he's not joking.

The notebook is for journaling your experiences. How do you feel? Are you happy?
Are you sad? Were other people at the track nice to you? Did the color of the sky cause you to be more energetic? What time did you use the potty? What was the flow strong or weak? Did girls talk to you? Which ones were mean? Was the instructor considerate?

Also, writing poetry is proven to increase cornering speed. A traditional haiku structure of 5-7-5 is sufficient, but if you want to kanye it up thats even better.

so much thought went into this....you had me until "are you sad" hahaha

justin_boy · 07-10-2020, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

As you go down the rabbit hole, you will need to keep notes on alignment and data like tire temp, brake temp, maybe even notes on what instructors said or where you think you can improve on, etc.

Your alignment may fit your need today, but may not as your skill goes up. You will need to keep track of the before and after numbers, and you impression of each, your lap times, the difference in tire wear....

thanks man lol

justin_boy · 07-10-2020, 02:58 PM

this is how she sits right now ready for tomorrow!

Rusty · 07-10-2020, 03:24 PM

Things in your notebook.
1. Alignment spec's.
2. Tire pressure. Cold and right after you come off the track.
3. Track temp.
4. Weather conditions. Air temp, humidity, wind, cloud's- no cloud's, rain.
5. Track, is it ccw or cc.
6. Track condition. Smooth or bumpy. Where's the bumps, dry, damp, wet, dusty, marbles on the track.
7. How you feeling.
8. Number of sessions run. At what time of day. Length of each session.
9. Maintenance done before track day.
10. Etc.

cv129 · 07-10-2020, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

why are you ruining this man

sorry

OptionZero · 07-10-2020, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Things in your notebook.
1. Alignment spec's.
2. Tire pressure. Cold and right after you come off the track.
3. Track temp.
4. Weather conditions. Air temp, humidity, wind, cloud's- no cloud's, rain.
5. Track, is it ccw or cc.
6. Track condition. Smooth or bumpy. Where's the bumps, dry, damp, wet, dusty, marbles on the track.
7. How you feeling.
8. Number of sessions run. At what time of day. Length of each session.
9. Maintenance done before track day.
10. Etc.

it's probably not an issue for most turns, but:
What gear to be in for each turn

Rusty · 07-10-2020, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

it's probably not an issue for most turns, but:
What gear to be in for each turn

That's under #10. Etc.

thekinn · 07-10-2020, 09:21 PM

Besides all the car prep, one of the biggest components to my track day planning is food. If I don't eat a decent meal every 2-2.5 hours, my brain starts to fade, harder to make decisions. Worse when you are burning ~4000 calories during a track day.

I can't make it on breakfast and concession stand pizza at lunch time. Breakfast at home or hotel, get to track, register, unpack, pre-track prep, Eat (sometimes during driver meeting), Track, check stuff/rest, Eat, Track, check stuff/rest, repeat.. all day. And hydrate, of course.

3 Pre-packed sandwiches in a small cooler, a cold meal like a bean salad or something, nuts/trail-mix, protein bars for a supplement if needed.. if it'll fit some fruit.

heh.. that's not just track days, thats doing 'whatever' away from home for more than a few hours. Kind of a pain in the ***..

DarkJak · 07-11-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

Besides all the car prep, one of the biggest components to my track day planning is food. If I don't eat a decent meal every 2-2.5 hours, my brain starts to fade, harder to make decisions. Worse when you are burning ~4000 calories during a track day.

I can't make it on breakfast and concession stand pizza at lunch time. Breakfast at home or hotel, get to track, register, unpack, pre-track prep, Eat (sometimes during driver meeting), Track, check stuff/rest, Eat, Track, check stuff/rest, repeat.. all day. And hydrate, of course.

3 Pre-packed sandwiches in a small cooler, a cold meal like a bean salad or something, nuts/trail-mix, protein bars for a supplement if needed.. if it'll fit some fruit.

heh.. that's not just track days, thats doing 'whatever' away from home for more than a few hours. Kind of a pain in the ***..

As we get into peak summer, water and keeping cool are important too!
I try and bring a gallon or more of cold drinks, plus ice and frozen towels (great for cooling off with).

OptionZero · 07-12-2020, 01:22 AM

I'd bring a change of clothes too, considering you're gonna be sweating like hell

This is where a buddy with a van helps out SO much

Rusty · 07-12-2020, 01:24 AM

One of the things I noticed is my breathing. If I'm breathing slow, relaxed, and things seem to be happening in slow mo. I'm ahead of the car. I'm fast. If I'm breathing fast, labored, and everything seems to be happening really quick. Feels like I'm playing catch up with the car. I'm slow.

Sharad909 · 07-13-2020, 02:58 AM

And since its ridiculously hot, keep yourself as cool as possible. The calmer and more alert you are, the less mistake you'll make. I brought my company car filled with water, ice and tools... and when it would get hot, Id jump in and cool myself

But of course that's not ideal. Also, talk to the guys that know the track, ask them for tips and tricks. I learned a lot from asking.

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07-10-2020, 02:17 PM	#123 (permalink)
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07-10-2020, 03:24 PM	#127 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Things in your notebook. 1. Alignment spec's. 2. Tire pressure. Cold and right after you come off the track. 3. Track temp. 4. Weather conditions. Air temp, humidity, wind, cloud's- no cloud's, rain. 5. Track, is it ccw or cc. 6. Track condition. Smooth or bumpy. Where's the bumps, dry, damp, wet, dusty, marbles on the track. 7. How you feeling. 8. Number of sessions run. At what time of day. Length of each session. 9. Maintenance done before track day. 10. Etc. 2011 Nismo#91, JARblue and OptionZero like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-10-2020, 09:21 PM	#131 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 206 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6862	Besides all the car prep, one of the biggest components to my track day planning is food. If I don't eat a decent meal every 2-2.5 hours, my brain starts to fade, harder to make decisions. Worse when you are burning ~4000 calories during a track day. I can't make it on breakfast and concession stand pizza at lunch time. Breakfast at home or hotel, get to track, register, unpack, pre-track prep, Eat (sometimes during driver meeting), Track, check stuff/rest, Eat, Track, check stuff/rest, repeat.. all day. And hydrate, of course. 3 Pre-packed sandwiches in a small cooler, a cold meal like a bean salad or something, nuts/trail-mix, protein bars for a supplement if needed.. if it'll fit some fruit. heh.. that's not just track days, thats doing 'whatever' away from home for more than a few hours. Kind of a pain in the ***.. DarkJak and Rusty like this. __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

07-12-2020, 01:22 AM	#133 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,231 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I'd bring a change of clothes too, considering you're gonna be sweating like hell This is where a buddy with a van helps out SO much DarkJak likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-12-2020, 01:24 AM	#134 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,191 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	One of the things I noticed is my breathing. If I'm breathing slow, relaxed, and things seem to be happening in slow mo. I'm ahead of the car. I'm fast. If I'm breathing fast, labored, and everything seems to be happening really quick. Feels like I'm playing catch up with the car. I'm slow. JARblue, Optimiser and Sharad909 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-13-2020, 02:58 AM	#135 (permalink)
Sharad909 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 65 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 3361	And since its ridiculously hot, keep yourself as cool as possible. The calmer and more alert you are, the less mistake you'll make. I brought my company car filled with water, ice and tools... and when it would get hot, Id jump in and cool myself But of course that's not ideal. Also, talk to the guys that know the track, ask them for tips and tricks. I learned a lot from asking. __________________ 12 370Z- Touring- Sport- 6MT- Z1 Anti Starv, 34R Setrab Kit, 20/25MM \| Konig 18x10.5 W/ Hankook RS4 \| PowerStop TrackSpec Pads \| TTP Single Exit , & Swift Springs \| Previously Owned: 18 Q50- 480RWHP- 12.2 @118- Sold, 92 240SX Built SR

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