I'm prepping to go on my first track day in the Vette in 3 weeks. Looking to do this in a fun and safe manner. I don't expect to push the Vette past 80% since I'll be in the novice group, but regardless I want to prep as best as I can.

My working checklist below:

Engine reliability upgrades (valvetrain components, oilpump...etc.): CHECK
Recenly replaced sway bar end links (10k miles ago): CHECK
Recent (6k miles ago) Trans and Diff fluid replacement: CHECK
Better seats (Corbeau Evolution): CHECK
New pads (Hawk HPS) and rotors: CHECK
Stainless steel brake lines: CHECK
DOT4 ATE TYP200 brakefluid change: CHECK
E-brake adjustment: CHECK
Fresh tires (Cooper RS3, staggered C6ZO6 setup): CHECK
New steering end links: CHECK
New C6Z06 shocks: CHECK
Stock Alignment: CHECK
New clutch (LS7): CHECK
New Tick Performance slave cyl: CHECK
Freshened torque tube bearings and couplers: CHECK

Pending:
C6Z06 sway bars installation (today)
Get DOT helmet
Fresh oil change
Clean out air intake filter
Ranger method on clutch reservoir with DOT3
Check all other fluid levels
Check for leaks
Check for loose wiring
Check/retighten frame/subframe/suspension/enginemounts...etc. bolts
Full tank of fuel
Check tire pressure
Check lug nuts torque
Empty out trunk
Empty out glove box
Empty out arm rest

I can't think of anything else, please help me populate this list on things I might have not thought about. For reference, my C5 is at 101k miles.

 

Add the extra crank case oil that GM allows for hard engine use.



Check the Tunnel Plate fasteners for proper and equal torque.

Check to see that your TIC Master Cyl is properly adjusted. Jack the rear wheels. With the engine /drive train up to temp, engine running, put the car in gear and depress the clutch. The rear wheels (BOTH) should not DRIVE and should be easily stopped by hand.

If they are being driven, your clutch need more air gap Adjust by lengthening the master cyl rod (1/4 turn on the clutch master cyl rod LONGER) until the wheels stop driving.

HAVE FUN!

Bill

 

Wow you sound more then ready - my 1st I changed the oil, trans, rear diff, clutch and brake fluid, + new pads and went for it....but my car ispretty well maintained otherwise...

One thing I noticed, on the helmet - thats a SA2010 or later spec...DOT if I'm not mistaken is motorcycles....


Oh. one last point - check ego at the gate...drive to your capabilities and don't feel pressure if your getting passed - there can be fast drivers in Novice as well....AND most importantly - Listen to your instructor

Have Fun!...

 

Take out your floor mat's.
You will need a new brain bucket after April.
Have fun,and
Good luck

 

Check battery hold down good and tight.

Take off decorative wheel centers if present.

I don't empty out the glove compartment or console, nothing heavy enough in mine to brain me if I roll the car.

Remember that you are competing with yourself.

 

Looks like a great start. I would not recommend a stock alignment. I'm not sure who near you is good to do performance alignments (I'm sure somebody will chime in) but go with a little more of a track alignment. It will save your tires and make the car much more predictable.

Also be careful about only going "80%".....just because you're in a novice group does not mean that the group spreads out after a couple of laps and you find yourself with a lot of open track ahead of you. You may start going much faster than you thought, especially after a couple of sessions. That is not a bad thing, but trust me, 80% is crawling speed around a track compared to when you're "on it".

The most dangerous session to be cautious in is the last session...many think because they've run multiple laps through the day and know the track better they can set their fast time of day before packing it up for the day. But for beginners, the last session is also the one where you're mentally the most fatigued and have a harder time holding concentration. Fast and consistent driving takes focus and concentration. Work on your lines and being repeatably consistent in the last session. Remember, you have to drive home.

Have fun!!