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A few questions pls..and hopefully some quick answers!£50? Is this true? However, it's not strictly necessary as long as you're all topped up and ready to go. I just always carry anyway..- obvious though it may seem, check everything over and you'll feel much more confident and secure about your vehicle, plus it's just common sense!(you'd be surprised how many people don't check!).- I did hear of one guy getting a bottle of mineral water jammed under a brake pedal for god's sake!(driving licence, indemnity form etc) and fill the forms out before you go to save any hassle/worry. Don't forget your crash helmet! Take a confortable jumper, as some trackday organisers insist on covered arms at all times, even though you may get hot in the car....... That's what the organisers are there for. Leave the "I've got to be the fastest" trackday warrior attitude at home. Take advice from those that know, and you'll find you'll enjoy the day so much more..... have fun! Brands is a cracking circuit 
trd2000mr2 wrote:hi all,
Gonna go on my first track day tomorrow at Brands Hatch with the MRC boys.
They recommend bringing extra oil, is this necessary for my na? I dont fancy going out of my way today to fork out if i dont need it.
Do i have to tell my insurance compnay im going? apparently u can get trackday cover for
Ive just had a recent full service but are there any other issues that i should be aware of?
Cheers in advance
<Just moving this to Motorsport for a better reponse>- Mazda Rotary Club ?- yes, definitely and I'd take some coolant as well too just in case. On track, as the engine is at high revs constantly, its normal for there to be some used.(when was it last changed?) and the brake pads - check the inside pads as they wear most rapidly.- no you don't have to tell them, but equally you're not covered on track. The IMOC trackdays are run with Bookatrack has they have excelletn marshalling and rules to ensure no car to car contact.£50 - LoL! Maybe with a 10K excess on a 14k car. When I asked for cover for my Roadster a year ago after I got it, trackday cover basically was £150 with a 2,500 excess. Look where the dangerous corners are where you can come off and hit something, and drive those cautiously. Push harder on corners with good runoff and play with the balance of the car ... 
some realli good advice..Anyone know what the retail is on a container of engine oil by any chance?? My brake fluid however wasnt looked at. How easy is it to check? Theyre not going to fail on me are they? how long should i let the brakes cool after a run?...good to go! Cant wait!..my friends rx7 is in the garage...RX7 typical 
so hes given me his ticket! im looking forward to getting smoked by those sexy 7's!
trd2000mr2 wrote:thanks for the replies guys!
ill have to buy some oil tomorow then.
Ive got all the servicey parts changed not so long ago so im not worried abt that.
Apart from that, coolant in the boot, tools, spare wheel, all sorted.
And yeh, trackdays with the mazda boys.
Don't use the brakes for the cool down, but keep a reasonable speed, obviously short shift and make sure you get good airflow.- Circuit Pack 
.. and I forgot to say, leave the handbrake off in the pitlane, but leave it in gear or woth the wheels turned etc, but I suppose that's a bit late now!. It turned out to be a great trackday and i have learned such a great deal about my car now. It was a shame that it was pouring down with rain but looking on the bright side, Ive gotta say that im a lot more confident driving my car in the wet now! .dagnamit! It was definitely an experience to rememeber and learn from, esp that feeling of sliding out of control!(excellent drivers, they made big horsepower rx7s move out the way for our lil' megane!) Time to save up for more trackdays! 
(usually 1000) for a whole days racing tutorial with an instructor beside u? Imagine how good you'll be afterwards!? Even after 25mins instruction, i was a completely different driver! trd2000mr2 wrote:Has anyone heard of the Pistonheads trackday where its around 300
While most instructors will make a big improvement to most peoples' driving (to begin with), i'd say pay a fair price rather than looking for the cheapest instruction deals. If you pay peanuts....- Circuit Pack