Track Day Suggestions - Locations, gear, etc

[Jonesee]

Hi Guys,

So i'm wanting to take the Rex for a few track days this year if possible. I know Hampton Downs runs some, but what other good tracks around Auckland, or within a few hour drive, are there that run public track days? I see that Taupo does some as well - i've been told this is quite a good track?

As for the car, i've got an oil baffle going in as well as braided brake lines - so should be a good start out (it's a WRX STI Type RA) with the new rubber I just fitted.

Anything else people would suggest?

What about safety equipment? Am I better off to just rent the stuff there for the first few times, or actually get myself a helmet and overalls?

[DacerX]

helmet and overalls is all you need

[Timmah]

http://clubsub.org.nz/forum/showthread.php?37691-Uncle-Keltiks-Track-Preperation

The above link has almost everything you need.

[Joker]

*two-strap extinguisher

[Guest]

I would go fuel surge tank, its the reason I blew my engine, too many incidents of fuel surge. Pukekohe also do track days.

[Joker]

or dont go out with less than half a tank?

[GC8E2DD]

+1, full tank.

[Johnnynz]

Cheap 100% cotton overalls from the local hardware place, Good Helmet, Extinguisher and go!!!

[pedro]

If you are doing playdays this is the declaration list that you will sign.

You are responsible for ensuring your car and gear meets the following standards..

Helmet and cotton overalls..

Seats and mountings..

Wheels,tyres and steering system..

Braking system..

Safety belts..

Secure battery..

Debris free driver compartment..

Adequate roll protection..if MNZ log booked..

Secure fire extinguisher..optional but highly recommended..

WOF and registration if road car..I don't think they check this..

There is no scrutineering..

[Jonesee]

Thanks for all the info guys - really helpful!

What other track days are these in North Island NZ?

[D1Style]

Check out NZ Track day on Facebook.

These are pretty good but can get really busy. There is one on the 6th Feb.

Otherwise Pukekohe does controlled testing, check out the calender on their website for available days. The last one i went to, there were only 4 or 5 cars and 4 bikes. Its good if you want to learn the track, your car etc.. with no pressure.

[Joker]

North Island tracks are (North to South)

Hampton Downs

Meremere

Pukekohe

Taupo

Manfield

and possibly "Slipway" When it allowed to operate again

that's the tracks

on any given month you'd be hard pressed to find any two that DONT have "Playdays" or Local Car Club events that will let you get out and pretend to go fast at least twice a month

http://www.motorsport.org.nz/about/clubs

heck if you have a 'competition car" (ie a log book minimum) you could to the track 'test days' for about the same price as a Playday and have the track to yourself for a whole day if no one else turns up

Manfield's for example is on Fridays at least once a month, next is tomorrow from around $100 I think iirc

Edited January 28, 2015 by Joker