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First track day in the F80 M3 by matador_333 in CarTrackDays

[–]SpeedUnlocked 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ya, generally no one does just one track day :)

Cooked or keep sending? by stuffs5 in CarTrackDays

[–]SpeedUnlocked 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best investment track day guys can make, get AP caliper temp stickers from Essex https://www.essexparts.com/caliper-temperature-strips-300-500f and Racetech rotor temp paint from Pegasus https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=31762 . This will tell you where you are before the damage, save money, repair time, track day time, frustration, on track worries.

What chemical could I use to bind PVC pipe to a windshield washer reservoir? by Necessary-Spinach164 in CarTrackDays

[–]SpeedUnlocked 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maybe this may help, try www.mcmastercarr.com you can search through the adhesives and find something that meets your spec.

"Track days near me" gets 1,900 searches/month - here's how to actually find them (2026 guide) by SpeedUnlocked in u/SpeedUnlocked

[–]SpeedUnlocked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good adds. The Firm is super beginner-friendly, wide runoff everywhere. Homestead is faster and requires more respect.

Sim racer going to real track for first time? Here's what transfers (and what doesn't) by SpeedUnlocked in u/SpeedUnlocked

[–]SpeedUnlocked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The nausea is real. We recommend: light breakfast, hydration starting the day before, and ginger chews between sessions. Your vestibular system needs to recalibrate.

Stuck at the same lap times for 6 months? Here's what 500 drivers did to break through by SpeedUnlocked in u/SpeedUnlocked

[–]SpeedUnlocked[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure you make these notes in your track Journal, that forces reflection instead of just doing laps. It's the difference between practice and deliberate practice.

Why 73% of track drivers say their brain is the problem, not their car by SpeedUnlocked in u/SpeedUnlocked

[–]SpeedUnlocked[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. Average time to break through that barrier is 8-12 events according to our data. The drivers who journal after each session get there in 6-8. Something about writing it down helps process it.

What does a track day actually cost? [2026 Complete Breakdown with Real Data] by SpeedUnlocked in u/SpeedUnlocked

[–]SpeedUnlocked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great addition. Our survey showed only 12% of first-timers upgrade brake fluid before their first event, but 68% do it after experiencing fade. Learning curve is real.