How not to enjoy your track day!

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Lesson learned. If you go off track just go straight until you slow down before reentering the track.

Definitely! I only do motorcycle track days, and the last thing you would ever do if off in the dirt is try to turn before you've slowed down (unless you were on a dirt bike ).

[Perfectlap]

I would not drive a go kart on that track. A Rennlist member died after sustaining serious burns there.

[JRide]

Wow...that is a pretty scary situation. Especially for the passenger!

I have never done a car trackday and wondered how the Box would do in a rollover at the track. I guess I have one example of how it would do now!

Question for trackday goers: I've seen people doing trackdays with the top down as well as up. Is this your choice or the trackday providers?

[CrisZenithBlue]

Originally Posted by JRide

Wow...that is a pretty scary situation. Especially for the passenger!

I have never done a car trackday and wondered how the Box would do in a rollover at the track. I guess I have one example of how it would do now!

Question for trackday goers: I've seen people doing trackdays with the top down as well as up. Is this your choice or the trackday providers?

you can run with it up or down, your choice. some drivers chose to have it up for aerodynamics. i prefer down for visibility and the pure driving pleasure of having the top down

only requirement on track days is if you drive a convertible it has to have roll hoops or any other roll over protection system.

[Fyeganeh]

Originally Posted by CrisZenithBlue

you can run with it up or down, your choice. some drivers chose to have it up for aerodynamics. i prefer down for visibility and the pure driving pleasure of having the top down

only requirement on track days is if you drive a convertible it has to have roll hoops or any other roll over protection system.

Is a hardtop adequate for rollover protection instead of roll hoops? I used to go to the track in 2000-2001 when I first got my Boxster and they said that was OK. I went off the track but went straight, no turning until you slow down....

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Fyeganeh

Is a hardtop adequate for rollover protection instead of roll hoops? I used to go to the track in 2000-2001 when I first got my Boxster and they said that was OK. I went off the track but went straight, no turning until you slow down....

If its a metal one, it will add some protection.

The factory roll bars are pretty good unless you are very tall and the top of your helmet is above the roll bars.
You can always add a roll bar extension for extra protection and is required generally if you have some performance mods. its a good idea in any case

[Xpit77]

I was taught both feet in ( brake and clutch ) and don`t turn the wheel until you gather your thoughts. Works.