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Old 07-20-2012, 02:54 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by 1996 328ti View Post
Park near someone with an enclosed trailer.
Make friends with those in big popup tents.
A friend of mind has a big fan to keep cool.


Store your gear in something that will protect it from wind and rain.

A lot of people use tarps.
I use a tent and throw all my stuff in there.
Then I don't have to worry about wind or rain.
Peace of mind.

For tools you really don't need to get carried away.
There are always people around to give you a hand.

Air gauge, torque wrench.
Oil
Lots of Water or Gatorade.
Windshield cleaner and paper towels.
Maybe work gloves.

If you are going to shoot video, it's a good idea to be able to view your hand movement as well as car position.

First time, don't get overwhelmed.

Be safe
Learn
Have fun

For me it was overwhelming at first.
Now I find it relaxing.

bf.c has a good track forum.
All of that seems like very solid advice! Thanks...

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Originally Posted by teetime4one View Post
Sounds like fun James. Get out there and let your hair down!
Hair? What Hair?

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Originally Posted by cooljess76 View Post
Rubbin is racin and if you ain't first, you're last!
I expect no less from you Jesse!

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Originally Posted by spidertri View Post
Congrats James, I'm sure you'll have an awesome time. Sounds like you have the perfect mentality about it, not trying to go out and show off the first time. Just take it easy and remember to have fun.
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Originally Posted by 98318ti View Post
Good luck! Don't overdrive the first time out, just be smooth. Take care of your equipment. Remember you still have to drive home.

Most of all have fun and don't get embarrased if you make a mistake.
I suspect that I will be more worried about damaging the car than anything, so I will be cautious... I'll have an instructor with me, so that will help keep me smooth

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Originally Posted by GrandpaTuner View Post
OK well as far as being an old guy I too would like to run mine at the track one day..

I heard if you just relax and don't fight it...You will be fine.

Then your going to want to do it all the time......and you get called a "Track whor
It won't be the first time I get called that!


Thanks for the tips and smiles! See you all on the other side!
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