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QB93Z · 05-19-2015

I have never done a high speed track event before. I signed up for the Touring Laps to support the Registry and the Motor Sports Park.

I was very pleasantly surprised at the event that we had. The Touring Laps were conducted very well from the stand point of safety and the drivers understanding what was happening. The actual driving was at a level that challenged my driving ability. We got to make as many laps for the period 8:00 to 12:00.

Suggestions:
1. Have two different pace cars that are moderate speed and challenging speed.

2. Arrange the staging area in the paddock so the driver can choose which speed pace car you will follow.

3. Prior to a driver's first laps, conduct a brief orientation of the track procedures and safety rules.

4. If the pace car has to reduce speed (or stop) to get the group back together or because there was a rule violation, discuss the reason with the offending driver after the laps.

5. On some of my laps, I followed an experienced driver (thanks Glenn). While it was useful to see the line in the turns, I found myself driving by his brake lights, which is probably not the best way to do it.

6. Police ourselves to keep our participants from making high speed runs across the paddock and parking areas.

05-19-2015	#5
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: NCM Motorsports Park Track Day thoughts I have never done a high speed track event before. I signed up for the Touring Laps to support the Registry and the Motor Sports Park. I was very pleasantly surprised at the event that we had. The Touring Laps were conducted very well from the stand point of safety and the drivers understanding what was happening. The actual driving was at a level that challenged my driving ability. We got to make as many laps for the period 8:00 to 12:00. Suggestions: 1. Have two different pace cars that are moderate speed and challenging speed. 2. Arrange the staging area in the paddock so the driver can choose which speed pace car you will follow. 3. Prior to a driver's first laps, conduct a brief orientation of the track procedures and safety rules. 4. If the pace car has to reduce speed (or stop) to get the group back together or because there was a rule violation, discuss the reason with the offending driver after the laps. 5. On some of my laps, I followed an experienced driver (thanks Glenn). While it was useful to see the line in the turns, I found myself driving by his brake lights, which is probably not the best way to do it. 6. Police ourselves to keep our participants from making high speed runs across the paddock and parking areas.