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Category: Tips for Rookies

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The 15 MOST effective tips to SPEND LESS on Track Days and Racing. Maximize your Track Time.

9 Jun 20209 Jun 2020
No matter how we spin it, Track Days are an expensive hobby. It takes some serious cash to be able to participate, but if you are wise with your spending…
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What to Expect at your first Track Day – “A Day in the life” – A Beginner’s HPDE Guide

27 Feb 202028 Feb 2020
Your first HPDE Day (or weekend) will be an action packed blur. HPDE (Track) days typically begin very early in the morning and go through the late afternoon. This guide…
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Top 15 First Track Day FAQ’s –

20 Feb 202016 Feb 2020
Track days a significant departure from what people consider "normal". Since my first time at the track (and still to this day) I pinch myself and ask "Am I really…
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Every Road-Race Track IN THE WORLD* Highlighted on one google map.

6 Feb 202011 Feb 2020
Our previous post covered my favorite site for Finding Track Days, but what about finding the nearest TRACK? Scenario 1: You're new to Track Days/HPDE/ and Road Racing in general…
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The Easiest Way to Find Track Days near you: HPDEJunkie.com

3 Feb 20203 Feb 2020
Track Days are run at dozens of race tracks every (warm) weekend all over the country. Everyone can (and SHOULD) participate in some form of High Performance Driver Education. Getting…
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How long is my SA2010 Helmet good for Track Days and Racing? When the new SNELL ratings take effect and what you should know.

6 Jan 20203 Mar 2021
What a year 2020 has been! I know what you are thinking. Covid blew my whole disposable income pile I and just realized my helmet rating is 10 years old!…
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Can you run a Directional Tire Backwards?

29 Oct 201929 Oct 2019
Cue the angry mobs! Let the forum "experts" converge!!!! Let’s discuss directional tires…specifically, running them.... backwards. If you ask this question on a car forum, you may hear from a…
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Racecar Tire Valve Stems – Rubber or Aluminum? Don’t ruin your day with the wrong choice.

3 Oct 20197 Dec 2019
Track Day circles have quite a few questions that always spark a lively debate. "What brake pads are the best?" is one that always pits multiple parties against each other,…
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4 simple things you need to know buying Track Day Tires: Post 34

24 Jun 201918 Jun 2019
The basics for buying Track Day Tires: 4 Simple things you need to know. Tires may be the single most expensive consumable with track days and especially with racing. As…
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Drilled, Slotted, or Smooth Rotors- What is best for you? Post 30

25 Mar 201923 Aug 2020
Last week we talked about how long you can run rotors after they begin cracking. The type of rotor you use can play into how long they last. A question…

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