Archive for February, 2010

Novice guide to trackday flags

Your first time out on track can be a daunting experience with other cars appearing out of what seems like nowhere in your mirrors. Don’t worry though it will only take a few laps until you settle down and relax. One aspect of a trackday that is extremely important is the need to pay attention [...]

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Toyo R888 warning

Given the recent spate of temperatures, it might be pertinent to take note of the warning from Toyo Tires USA regarding R888 semi slick tyres, fast becoming the trackday enthusiast favourite choice of tyre. Apparently operating these tyres in sub-freezing temperatures could lead to a loss in flexibility of the tyre potentially causing cracking and other [...]

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Packing!

Packing the car for a trackday is the most tedious part of the whole experience, except for unpacking that is! I tend to use the same reminder list of what I need and thought I might share it for the benefit of others. Some items like brake fluid are a bit over the top and [...]

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Welcome!

Welcome to TrackandRace.co.uk. As fellow petrolheads we aim to bring you all the information you need to know to enjoy trackdays and racing events all over the UK. From novice trackdays to Formula 1 Racing, we hope you will find something interesting on the site. We’d love to hear of your trackday and racing exploits, [...]

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