[Brandon Hey]

Ok well I have been autocrossing since I have had my first car a 89 mustang. I have sold that car and gotten a little more into autocrossing. I have a 95 firebird formula with hoosier slicks and hopefully koni sa installed pretty soon. Now this car is my daily driver so I don't want to abuse it too bad but VIR has a open track event oct 28-29 and I want to go soo bad. My question is this I don't have a trailer or truck so I will have to drive it down there and back which is only 3 hours both ways. I am worried about though something breaking on the track or on the way back since I wont have a way to get back home. Also how will the stock lt1 brakes hold up on the track and on the way home. Should I change to DOT4 fluid maybe hawk pads. Any suggestions/comments are welcomed.
-Thanks Brandon

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Welcome Brandon!

I actually just got back from VIR last weekend (9-10 hour trip with trailer).---Awesome track! If you can get your car somewhat prepared ahead of time, I would give it a shot. I did about 20 track days before I got a trailer.....and the car never left me stranded (4+ hr. trips).

The car will see more strain than on an average day, but considering it will be your 1st school, you won't be pushing the car anywhere near its limits, thus less stress. Areas to focus on are power steering (fluid/cooler), brake pads (new/track-able...maybe HPS/HP+), brake fluid (fresh/properly bled). I'd still do a full-up inspection on the entire car too. I'd also go on street tires b/c you aren't going to be anywhere near using the capabilities of the Hoosiers, and will actually end up learning less.

Hope this helps....and have fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)

This post has been edited by Teutonic Speedracer: Sep 22 2006, 03:50 PM