Who said only performance cars can go on the track? The Jetta can also go on the track’s opening day

Whenever a track day is open, many car enthusiasts will be eager to drive their cars to the track and feel the speed and passion. But before getting off the track, these preparations must be essential!

1. Vehicle preparation

First of all, whether you are a supercar, shopping for groceries, or even a pickup truck or SUV, you can go on the track. Don’t worry about the performance of your car. Bad and embarrassed to go to a track day. At the famous New Nordschleife Speedway, many box trucks come to have fun during the track’s opening day. Of course, if you don’t want to drive your own car, some racing venues will also provide professional racing car rental services.

If you are a track fan and often go to the track, I recommend replacing high-performance brake pads and brake oil that is more resistant to high temperatures, and the engine oil also needs to be replaced more frequently. You need to always pay attention to the temperature of your vehicle on the track. Once the temperature is high, you need to dissipate the heat. Don't show off. Fires are common on the track.

In addition, before going on the track, you need to clean up all kinds of debris in the car. All kinds of ornaments and dolls are not allowed in the car. Because when driving intensely, these things may hurt you. In addition, some tracks will require vehicles to be equipped with tow hooks on the front and rear to facilitate rescue after running off the track.

2. Driver equipment

For us ordinary players, racing fireproof suits are not necessary. But helmets are still very important. Nowadays, racetracks require you to wear a helmet before entering. Helmets can generally be rented at the racetrack, or you can bring them yourself. If possible, you can also prepare yourself a pair of racing gloves to prevent your palms from getting sweaty and slippery. In addition, as for shoes, I don’t think you need to change to professional racing shoes. Just wear a pair of shoes that are comfortable and can clearly feel the pedals.

3. Track rules

Most of the track opening days start in sequence. The car in front will have to drive a certain distance before the car behind will start. This is relatively easy. safer. Entering the track from the pit area is the same as driving on the road. It is prohibited to enter through the solid line when it is solid.

After entering the track, if you see the car behind you approaching you very quickly, it means that it is much faster than you. At this time, we need to give way to the car and reduce the speed to let the fast car pass first. Don't block him. This is not a real competition. Everyone is just here to experience the track. There is no need to fight to the death. Moreover, if there is an accident on the track, the insurance will not cover it, and the division of responsibilities is usually done by yourself.

4. Flags

The flags displayed on track days will not be as professional as those used in regular races, because no one is a professional driver, so they will try to simplify the flags. The more common ones are these three flags.

Yellow flag: Indicates that there is an accident or obstacle ahead. Overtaking is not allowed at this time and you need to slow down.

Red flag: Indicates that there is a huge safety hazard and the race needs to be suspended immediately. Everyone needs to get off the track and enter the pit area at this time.

Black and white checkered flag: Indicates that this track experience is over and you are about to get off the track after finishing this lap.

Most track organizers will hold a driver meeting before going on the track to do some simple training. Some also need to take on-the-spot tests, which may seem particularly complicated, but in fact, this is to ensure that everyone Safety. After reading this article, you can pay attention to the track open days of the racing tracks around you, and spend a few hundred yuan to go to the track and experience it.

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