I didn't say I used it, but I always bring it.

After 3 days in the beach (VIR paddock) I wish I did.

 

Don't forget water/Gatorade (and lots of it) - I couldn't believe at first how much water I went through at my first few track days, but track driving is like any other sport: your body needs to be well hydrated to perform at its peak.

Which track are you going to?

 

Here is my track packing list. Also includes the morning pre-drive checklist.

Enjoy the DE!

FM

 

These checklists make me laugh a little. I keep all my track stuff in two specific spots in the garage. I make sure those shelves are empty before I leave. I have specific tools for the garage and those for teh track. I guess I do this so much I have it down to a science. OP, you will too one day.

 

Just be yourself. If yourself is cool that is. Otherwise, act cool and no one will know the difference.

-td

 

Bring snacks...

 

spend time making sure the car is in good shape. tires brakes fluids and the like. Print out the tech form for the group you plan to run with and read it over before you get the car inspected. This will give you an idea of what is important. Car in good solid as built working condition. You want your car to run and work well so you can work on driving it rather than working on it in the paddock or worse. As noted fresh brake fluid is not an item to pass over. You don't need to show up with the car dripping in tire shine and armorall saturated seats. No one count points off for cosmetics.

 

Some PCA regions allow the owner of the HPDE car to do the inspection themselves. The reasoning, I guess, is no one knows their car better than the owner. And because I am familiar with all aspects of the tech requirement, I believe I do a more thorough (ie safety) inspection than otherwise. Just the same, if you feel at all uncomfortable doing your own, take it to your local Porsche dealership. I;ve never heard of them charging for this service.

What's puzzling to me is one region will conduct a more complete "tech inspection" than an other. That inconsistency is a potential problem. So bottom line -- make your car is in tip-top shape, or please stay off the track.

 

But what is hip?

 

I think you'll find this same question has been asked plenty of times on this forum; it may be helpful to do a search on the subject...

 

"So ya wanna dump out yo' trick bag.
Ease on in a hip thang,
But you ain't exactly sure what is hip.
So you started to let your hair grow.
Spent big bucks on your wardrobe.
Somehow, ya know there's much more to the trip.

What is hip?
Tell me, tell me, if you think you know.
What is hip?
If you're really hip,
the question, "Will it show?"
You're into a hip trip.
Maybe hipper than hip.
What is hip?

You became a part of a new breed.
Been smokin' only the best weed.
Hangin' out with the so called "Hippie set."
Seen in all the right places.
Seen with just the right faces.
You should be satisfied, but it ain't quite right.

Come on!

Hipness is. What it is!
Hipness is. What it is!
Hipness is. What it is!
Sometimes hipness is, what it ain't.

You went an' found you a guru.
In an effort to find you a new you,
And maybe even manage to raise your conscious level.
While you're striving to find the right road,
There's one thing you should know,
"What's hip today, might become passe'."

Think about it y'all.

What is hip?
Ahhhhhhhhh!
What is hip?
I'd like to know!
What is hip?
Is it in the style of your hair?
What is hip?
Is it in the clothes that you wear?
What is hip?
I'd like to know.
What is hip?
I'd like to know.
What is hip?
What is hip y'all? Hey!
What is hip?
Hey! Oh!
What is hip?
What is hip y'all?
What is hip?
I wanna know.
What is hip?
Ahhhhhhh!
What is hip?
I wanna know what hipness is."

Courtesy of Tower of Power..

 

Exactly!

 

Yeah, but it's always good to see new people and new responses Dave. Now he knows what is Hip too.

 

The one thing I would recommend is to ask your instructor to give a ride in his car. It is one thing to have someone tell you to do something vs having that person show you. This is what you will require the clean underwear for.

 

What is a "Fire proof blanket," and why is it in the "Comfort" section? Your DE's appear to be far more interesting than mine.

For the OP, this list is overkill for you, but consider it a warning listing future requirements for a activity you may find addictive.