What to expect at hot-lapping

[Pablo]

TomoHawk the # 1 thing that every racer strives for when they go racing is to have a GOOD TIME, ENJOY YOUR TIME AT THE TRACK. keep it simple and just have a good time at it. If you start thinking too much putting to many equations comparing this and that and setting your goals high to start out you may overdo yourself or the car and that could be bad. If you are going out on track for the first time don't try to to beat Mario Andretti's lap time. Start slow work your way up to speed get used to the corners, braking, mirrors and listen to your instructor of the track ask alot of question and take suggestion go to a certain corner you may be having problems with and see how other drivers take it. mainly have a great time so that the next track day is not soon enough.

[TomoHawk]

You're basically right Pablo,

Even though hot-lapping isn't racing, you will still get to go faster than usual (or on the streets) and the instructor will probably keep you reigned-in so you can end up with a smile, having made it back to the pits safely, and hopefully with a little more respect as to what a speed event is about.

At this year's ZCON, the hot-lapping is the day before the autocross event, so maybe you can use what you learn one day on the next.

thxZ

[Pablo]

Thats the same advise I was given many years ago when all I was thinking is let me at them. But now a little older maybe wiser I understant it better. make sure your first time out is not a negative then you will have a hard time about going back. Take your time your instructor will know when you can go faster. With your cycling background you are probably fit physically. To get to the track on a track day which from what I understand there is no competition, just wave-by passing? your mind need to be fit to make smart moves. You will have a great time then get addicted like the rest of us and want more. Have a great time let us know how it was.

[TomoHawk]

I think it would be cool to do some lapping with the ol' cycling team. With a pack-link of 5 or 6 guys, you can get up to almost 40 MPH! the guy in back gets to relax for a few seconds, get a drink or adjust his shorts.