'Nova more S4

Although I realize that the S4 is no where near the best track car, I still want to take it out and have some fun, most importantly learn how to drive on a track. It looks like we're down to one of the following: Limerock, Pocono North, Pocono East. I'm leaning towrads Pocono East at this point due to it being a weekday (less people I hope) and a little closer. Besides a general vehicle inspection, a helmet what else should I bring to the track? Anyone who has run on these tracks, please post your thoughts on which might be better for a few beginners. TIA

valium

i think Lime Rock is better overall. But that's just IMHO...

You should bring:

- blue tarp (from Sears/Home depot) to set your crap on and cover it if it rains (though you may have a garage at Pocono)
- tire pressure gauge
- torque wrench
- impact socket for your lug nuts
- folding chair
- sunscreen
- cooler w/ice and water
- a hat (avoid sunburn)
- sunglasses
- ziplock bag (large/multi-gallon) to store odds and ends crap that you need to take out of your car
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Krisko

If you start chewing up your rotors or pads, don't forget your going to need some brakes to get home.

WYSIWYG

its the best i've tried next to VIR.
bring a cameraman, AAA card especially if mod'd, long sleeves required in some clubs

Nogaro

the "less people" factor is a huge plus. A HUGE one!

I actually make a point of NOT going out on a weekend. The local kart track is very popular and gets pretty crowed during the weekend. More driver usually = more danger, and it is a total wast of time to practice when you run into someone at every corner.

Tomasz@Startup

I also believe that the Audi is quite good for track events.

Tomasz

Tomasz@Startup

Pocono is fine if you live close to it, and are starting out. It is not as pretty as Lime Rock.

WYSIWYG

the infield of poconos is real fun. the burm too!

RSTPerformanceRacing

Lime Rock is a much more technical track. Pocono is great for bump drafting and what not, things you wont be doing as a newbie. Also speeds are much faster (if you driving correctly) and thus you will have a much higher risk factor. The infields are a blast, especially the turns entering the infield as well as nascar turn 1. I just really don't think it is a great track to "learn" at.

I also think that Lime Rock itself has much better facilities that will make it so you will enjoy the experience a lot more.

Raymond Blethen
RST Performance Racing

WYSIWYG

with the miles and miles of no-overtaking roads of slow-***-elder-people-town, CT