This Saturday, I am attending my first HPDE at Road America
I have been wanting to do this for years and finally decided to sign up with a club that allows roadsters.
I have never driven in a track environment (except for M Performance School a few years ago) and have been an avid autocrosser for 4 years, averaging about 14 events a year. I am not the best in my region, but have been competitive for the last two years and believe I have a good handle on car control basics.
I have taken steps to prepare my car for the day with new tires, new rotors, fresh pfc 08s, all fluids changed including fresh ATE 200, a new corbeau reclining seat to be 2"+ under the broomstick, new PROPERLY fitting helmet, and all aspects of the car gone through. I will be bringing up a lot of spare fluids, tools, a pair of wheels, etc for the day as well. Mechanically, I believe I am ready.
However, since this is my first event, I want to make sure I get the best out of the day and learn without developing any bad habits. Any suggestions or tips you experienced HPDE drivers have to make sure a rookie does it right would be greatly appreciated!!