Would You let some one else Drive on track?
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Would You let some one else Drive on track?
I have a nearly stock C4S, I've been asked to loan my car for the day for some demonstration (i don't have much info yet).
They will have some racing driver do 3 hot laps in the morning and 3 hot laps
in the afternoon. (at Kyalami)
Will my car survive? (keeping in mind its got road pads)
Mods are : Lowered with Springs, Spacers, Aftermarket back boxes and CAI.
Why you ask?
I'll put on new PS tires that morning and they'll pay me what ever I want for the day.
Worth it?
Would you?
They will have some racing driver do 3 hot laps in the morning and 3 hot laps
in the afternoon. (at Kyalami)
Will my car survive? (keeping in mind its got road pads)
Mods are : Lowered with Springs, Spacers, Aftermarket back boxes and CAI.
Why you ask?
I'll put on new PS tires that morning and they'll pay me what ever I want for the day.
Worth it?
Would you?
#2
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Absolutely not unless they agree to cover all damages. Even then 6 hot laps by a pro driver is really going to put heavy stress on your car and I would expect payment of at least new fluids, pads and tires.
1 hot lap by a pro is more like 5 hot laps by an amateur.
1 hot lap by a pro is more like 5 hot laps by an amateur.
#3
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No.
Although I did let my buddy, a licensed SCA driver, take his mom around Summit Point in my Boxster. Hmmm.... is a Saree comparable to Nomex?
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Bruce in Philly
Although I did let my buddy, a licensed SCA driver, take his mom around Summit Point in my Boxster. Hmmm.... is a Saree comparable to Nomex?
Peace
Bruce in Philly
#4
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No
I don't know about your country, but in the US I would be concerned about personal liability risk since here virtually all insurance is null and void when the car is used on a track. If the driver gets hurt driving your car, couldn't they come after you for damages? You might not only lose a car but everything else too. In these cases, I never trust a waiver either, that doesn't stop a lawsuit here it just makes it more difficult.
I don't know about your country, but in the US I would be concerned about personal liability risk since here virtually all insurance is null and void when the car is used on a track. If the driver gets hurt driving your car, couldn't they come after you for damages? You might not only lose a car but everything else too. In these cases, I never trust a waiver either, that doesn't stop a lawsuit here it just makes it more difficult.
#6
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I would. It's just a car. You're not loaning out your wife...
I'd require an insurance policy for replacement value for the car, and then my fee would be whatever I felt my time would be worth to find and acquire another car. Maybe also a hefty extra fee for overrevs in ranges 4-6 on the day.
I'd require an insurance policy for replacement value for the car, and then my fee would be whatever I felt my time would be worth to find and acquire another car. Maybe also a hefty extra fee for overrevs in ranges 4-6 on the day.
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Would you ask to borrow their car for the same purpose.... to drive the snot out of it....That may help you with your answer........
I have been in a car during hot laps, and honestly I would say that the breaks and tires suffered maybe 10-20% more than what I was doing during my track time. But I wouldnt ask someone nor let my car out for that purpose
I have been in a car during hot laps, and honestly I would say that the breaks and tires suffered maybe 10-20% more than what I was doing during my track time. But I wouldnt ask someone nor let my car out for that purpose
#14
NO WAY...
This coming from someone who tracks their car.
just me..
When I go to new tracks I don't let instructors drive my car. I have them give me a ride in their 911 and ride shotgun in mine.
BTW stock pads and setup can handle track days easily I know.. Its not the car that will break or even need maintence.. its the DRIVER I worry about despite skill level.
yes, I want to be the only one that wrecks my car if something breaks and I go off track etc!
That said......
I have had a very good friend take me on a few laps in my 911 before - he is an instructor at HOD- and was doing 80% laps not a Hot lap.
This was at PIR which is not that crazy of a race track.
This coming from someone who tracks their car.
just me..
When I go to new tracks I don't let instructors drive my car. I have them give me a ride in their 911 and ride shotgun in mine.
BTW stock pads and setup can handle track days easily I know.. Its not the car that will break or even need maintence.. its the DRIVER I worry about despite skill level.
yes, I want to be the only one that wrecks my car if something breaks and I go off track etc!
That said......
I have had a very good friend take me on a few laps in my 911 before - he is an instructor at HOD- and was doing 80% laps not a Hot lap.
This was at PIR which is not that crazy of a race track.
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Years ago I was buying a car for autocrossing. The owner had me show up on Saturday and run against him using his car. Best test drive ever. He, of course, beat me but I did end up purchasing the vehicle.
Hot lapping is a very different story.
Hot lapping is a very different story.