First track day advice please

[crofty7]

Now my NC30 is sorted i will be going on my first full day track day at caddy park this month (September) but as i have never done one before i needed some advice on what to do.

Firstly what pressure should i have in my front and rear tyers, their BT090.

Do you take your own fuel?

Any further hints and tips would be greatly appreciated.

[Drunkn Munky]

drop 2-3 psi in both Tyres. If you can bring someone with car to carry tools, fuel, stands, gaffa tape, cable ties and tyre warmers if you can get some. A trailer or van is also a good idea should the worst happen. Other than that just enjoy yourself and get there in plenty of time.

[banoffee]

also don't forget the basic stuff - license and zip-together leathers, give the bike a good check over - especially tyres, brakes, chain etc.

what group are you in? it's OK to get overtaken sometimes, relax and get into it and you will find a good balance of getting over taken vs over taking if you're in the right group. I found it helpful to tape over the speedo and remove the mirrors to get rid of the distractions.

oh and don't go full throttle over the mountain. I did the first time and nearly looped it :)

[crofty7]

Cheers Mr drunkn munky i will be taking my car, trailer, tools (incl rider!!), stand etc etc

Lets hope the shitty english weather doesn't spoil it

[crofty7]

My wifes favourite pie - My license, cheers mate, i would have forgotton that. Bike is a track bike and is all ready. Thanks for the advice on the mountain.

I will be going on a novice day as i've never done a track day or been round caddy park

[Cammo]

Forget trying to be fast when you first get there.

It will take quite a while to get to know the track, slowly build up your speed as you get more comfortable.

Enjoy yourself.

[CMSMJ1]

Don't forget to breathe... Hang off some as you don't want your pegs down.

You will be right. If you hustle a Mille on the roads then whipping a nicely working NC30 around Cadwell will be happy smiles all day long!

You'll use approx 4-5l of fuel in a 20 minute session so don't brim the tank..just make sure you got enough fuel.

Also, eat and drink little and often. Bananas, nuts, flapjacks etc. Get your oats in the morning - porridge, not poon.

If it rains then Cadwell is pretty grippy anyway so you can still get pretty fast.

Turn 1 is fast as feck..brilliant corner. The Gooseneck is superb and the corner before the Mountain too.

Hairpin after Hall bends is the only one that worries me as it nips up - just chill, be off the brakes and get the bike turned.

It will be great fun man...I'm nearly all done for TD/racing this year but I miss it already..lol

[PirateJafa]

BT090's you should be running around 33psi front and rear. Remember that for the first lap, maybe two, your tyres will still be cold/warming up - same as on the road.

Remove your mirrors - you should NOT be looking behind you on a race track.

Take half a dozen bottles of water - make sure you stay hydrated.



Oh and take plenty of money for pies.

[CMSMJ1]

On pressures I run 30psi front and rear on trackdays/racing with BT090. tried 29 rear too..nice and grippy.

33 might be too hard IMO for a trackday

[Cammo]

I run bt090's at 31psi on the track when the weather is warm, so 33psi sounds about right for your (ahem!) cooler tracks.

Edit: ^^ Looks like Mark's on the money!