[afman916]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

What event are you looking at attending?

I was looking at this one -

Fri, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 15
Tarheel & Toe HPDS Fall '24
BMW CCA - Tarheel Chapter
Virginia International Raceway , Alton, VA
HPDE

Think that would be a good starter event?

[CTPJ]

Originally Posted by afman916

I was looking at this one -

Fri, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 15
Tarheel & Toe HPDS Fall '24
BMW CCA - Tarheel Chapter
Virginia International Raceway , Alton, VA
HPDE

Think that would be a good starter event?

Absolutely. I haven't personally run with them but have friends that have and have heard good things about their events. Maybe there are others on this forum that have and could provide their thoughts as well. I currently run with PCA as my track car is a GT4.

I took a quick look at the Tarheel chapter HPDS website and there's a lot of good information there. https://tarheelbmwcca.org/track.html .

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by Nuckle

I have always been told that if you crash it at the track insurance won't cover. Is that true or is it policy dependent?

Most if not all have fixed their language - they say s/t like not covering events 'on a race track or off-road surface'. And tracks will take VIN from anything they tow off, so you can't do the 'I hit a deer right outside of Watkins Glen'. Track insurance isn't cheap, but it is worth it. I know 2 people who had good results from Lockton (paid as promised and w/o much document hassling). Also, the type of incidents that cause damage are relatively rare, especially for beginners who are being reasonable and working within their instructor's guidelines. Mostly it is getting the rubber streaks off, and trying to wipe that stupid grin off your face for the following week or two.

[afman916]

Originally Posted by CTPJ

Absolutely. I haven't personally run with them but have friends that have and have heard good things about their events. Maybe there are others on this forum that have and could provide their thoughts as well. I currently run with PCA as my track car is a GT4.

I took a quick look at the Tarheel chapter HPDS website and there's a lot of good information there. https://tarheelbmwcca.org/track.html .

Great! Think I'm going to commit to this once the registration opens up.

Other than a helmet and good tires, what all do I need/how should I prepare? I have a YT video from kern417 pulled up that goes over some of the basics for "your first track day", but figured I'd ask here as well.

Excited!

[CTPJ]

Originally Posted by afman916

Great! Think I'm going to commit to this once the registration opens up.

Other than a helmet and good tires, what all do I need/how should I prepare? I have a YT video from kern417 pulled up that goes over some of the basics for "your first track day", but figured I'd ask here as well.

Excited!

In addition to the manditory pre-event tech inspection, make sure your wheels are properly torqued and that your brake system is freshly flushed. As this is your first event, the BMW OE fluid should be fine, however, for added safety margins you can always upgrade to something like Motul SRF600 or 660. You may also may want to watch some YouTube videos to get yourself familiar with the track layout. There are many good ones out there such as this one.