Looking to attend my First DE this year

370sed · 04-10-2009, 05:19 PM

For a 1st timer, my 2c worth.

RELAX - you won't really be able to do this, but try anyway - just try to relax and go with the flow - there is so much you will experience but be completely clueless about, you can't escape, just accept the situation.

Your car - there is not really anything you need to do except what is required by the Safety checklist - like getting your dealer/your mechanic to sign the form that your car is ok (no problems w/a new car), perhaps a brake bleed - either them or you - you might as well learn how as you'll be doing them regularly.

You - you'll need a helmet unless they can supply you one, again you'll need it forever so buy one is the best way to go. Take water, some energy snacks, and notice the 'what to wear' rules, usually long sleeves for shirts and long pants and the 'right' footwear. the best is driving shoes, but anything that lets you 'feel' the brake and accelerator (soft flexible footwear).

Lastly you'll be overdosed with things to do and remember, both from everything in general and specifically from your instructor and what to do on track. This is normal. You won't get much right, but you'll start to learn. It takes time. Like riding a bike, after a while you do things automatically, but to begin it will be a blur and you'll be in overloaded.

PS This is the most fun you can have almost anywhere doing anything- use your endorphines and relish the excitment!

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04-10-2009, 05:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
370sed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 46 Drives: RX-8 Rep Power: 17	For a 1st timer, my 2c worth. RELAX - you won't really be able to do this, but try anyway - just try to relax and go with the flow - there is so much you will experience but be completely clueless about, you can't escape, just accept the situation. Your car - there is not really anything you need to do except what is required by the Safety checklist - like getting your dealer/your mechanic to sign the form that your car is ok (no problems w/a new car), perhaps a brake bleed - either them or you - you might as well learn how as you'll be doing them regularly. You - you'll need a helmet unless they can supply you one, again you'll need it forever so buy one is the best way to go. Take water, some energy snacks, and notice the 'what to wear' rules, usually long sleeves for shirts and long pants and the 'right' footwear. the best is driving shoes, but anything that lets you 'feel' the brake and accelerator (soft flexible footwear). Lastly you'll be overdosed with things to do and remember, both from everything in general and specifically from your instructor and what to do on track. This is normal. You won't get much right, but you'll start to learn. It takes time. Like riding a bike, after a while you do things automatically, but to begin it will be a blur and you'll be in overloaded. PS This is the most fun you can have almost anywhere doing anything- use your endorphines and relish the excitment!