Track days - knowledge base

[clubracer]

Hey guys,

We had our day at Marulan a couple of weeks back. It's a fantastic little track and my standard Polo definitely embarrassed some of the big HP cars as it's a real handling circuit (SS Commodore with pro driver was doing 46's and I was doing 48s). The standard tyres were the surprise though, although they weren't really getting all that hot they just didn't wear (although I lost both front wheel centre caps). I've done track days a few years ago and could shred a brand new set of tyres after just a few sessions! It averaged 36L/100km for the day. Ha!

A couple of photos here:

http://www.chrisho.net/albums/mdtc/IMG_1332.jpg

http://www.chrisho.net/albums/mdtc/IMG_1335.jpg

I am planning wheels, tyres and suspension next as this seemed to be the biggest limitation. Brakes helf up a lot better than expected although peddle got a bit long by the end of the day. Wakefield Park is on the 9th May so any other VW drivers should come along.

http://events.autosports.com.au

[seangti]

I had a similar experience with my stock GTi. Tyres and brakes feeling good all day. I didn't get a track session fuel consumption, but did for the day, was high 13l/100, with about 200kms of high cruising.

Brissy guys, there's two sprints in May, one at QR, one at Lakeside. I'll be doing one, not 100% sure where yet. If you're keen, let me know where and I'll do that. If you've never tracked, QR is as safe as you can ever get.