A-Pex

Hello All!

When I used to track my C6, I'd pack her full of gear, drive a few hours to the track, run all day, then head home. I would usually bring a mid-sized tool box/set, an air compressor, jack w/ pucks, 2 jack stands, extra oil, extra break pads, and extra brake fluid. After a while I started to think really hard about loading her up on a trailer w/ a good race tire/wheel set up. It never got to that point as I sold my C6 before it came to that.

Now that I'm looking into picking up a Z06, I'm not sure I want to put a dirty jack in the back of my $100K car, and I have no room for a dedicated trailer and tow rig. Also, I've read a few posts that lead me to believe many of you are just driving to the track (w/ track alignment), driving for the day, then heading home.

So, for those folks without a tow rig, what are you guys doing to set up/prep your cars and what parts/gear are you bringing with you? Anyone running water whetter, or coolant additives to drop coolant temps? What's worked well, and what hasn't?

One more pseudo-related question... Anyone purchasing "track day insurance" and if so from whom and how high are your deductibles?

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JR3AP3R

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Shurshot

Thread deserves a bump

Steve Snake Driver

Can't answer most of your questions, but the Corvette Museum sells track day insurance.

http://www.ncminsurance.com/hpde

thebishman

Get the oil changed to the 15W-50
Get the track alignment
Take a high quality tyre pressure gauge
Take a high quality torque wrench and socket for the lug nuts
Take plenty of water to stay hydrated
Changing the antifreeze/water ratio and adding Water Wetter is a good idea as long as you aren't experiencing major low temps in your area
Go out there and kick some ***

lawdogg149

agreed.

I have done both trailered the car and drove home. 2 hrs to drive. I always feel more comfortable with a trailer in case something breaks. I find that I can drive harder knowing I have a way home if something breaks. Plus some will use up there pads and tires and that could be dangerous on a trek back home. I suggest renting a Uhaul trailer if you dont have a place to store one.

firstgear

Good info....how much is the track insurance, anyone have coverage?

Steve Snake Driver

For the NCM insurance, you can get quotes at the link in my post above.

DonLakeFlyer

Electrical tape for numbers!

A-Pex

Thanks, this is very helpful!

Hopefully, this helps a lot of folks.

A-Pex

This is brilliant!

I never thought of the Uhaul option. It's great!

I may do this, especially if traveling a fair distance. Makes Laguna Seca seem attainable.

Thanks a ton!

AtlM5

Stay away from Water Wetter. Redline is a great company, but do some research on Water Wetter and silicates. There are better options out there, but 90/10 water/coolant and an additive would be beneficial on the track.

thebishman

Would you please start a new thread or just mention on this one, what those options are and what are the advantages, etc. I would like to help keep water temps down a few degrees, but not at the risk of damaging the cooling system. Thanks.
Bish

NOSLO6

Smaller-size lightweight aluminum jack is a nice hassle-saver. Keep your big floor jack at home for bigger jobs and use the light, smaller ones for jacking up a corner for wheel / pad swaps. I had one with easy handle removal that easily fit in the passenger side footwell. Something like this.

Contractor size plastic bags make nice dirt / drip containment bags for the trip home if need be.

Can you leave the compressor or pancake air tank at home? Most tracks (and friendly racers with trailers) have air on hand should you need it.

A good electric impact gun is also a nice (but not necessary) time-saver for home and track.

foreverfuelie

I agree with NOSLO6 but another suggestion for the "dirty" jack is to pick up one of the plastic SUV containers for your hatch area. We bought one from the Container store that has velcro like pads on the bottom so it won't slide around that will easily hold our aluminum low profile jack. The handle is another issue, it breaks down in half but, would not fit into the same container/tray. For the handle I'd probably zip tie the handle halfs together and put them in the plastic trash bag too. Another thought would be to "bungie" the zip tied handles to the jack. Just suggestions, haven't tried anything like that myself, yet.

drabe

Having a trailer is worth at least 3 sec/lap

drabe

Strongly recommend track insurance. I've used it and it's cheap compared to writing off a 100k car

AtlM5

I'm currently researching the best option. From what I've researched, Hy-Per Lube's Super Coolant is out.

Heres a link to a pretty good article about surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and the other properties/chemicals of coolant additives:

http://www.overclockers.com/pc-water...istry-part-ii/

thebishman

Thanks for the article; interesting stuff.

TKOGTO

For insurance, I would strongly suggest ontrackinsurance.com
Primary reason is claim service. Had a hassle free experience on $15k+ claim. Have not always heard the same re: the other large insurer from others on the forum. A buddy with a Mini fought for 4 months and still did not get all he was due. I was back on the track in 4 weeks. I would pay a substantial premium for no hassle and with OTI you don't have to because they're even less expensive.