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Old 07-04-2006, 08:34 PM
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Default I have a 1.8 mile track only 45 minuets from the house. I need some

tips. Have any of you tracked any of your cars? What do I need to know? Will standard insurance coverage do? It seems like I will need to get the Clear Bra if I will be running fast and close on a track. I plan on taking the day class they offer is that adequate to get started.
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Default insurance should cover you if it's a 'school' and not a competitive event.

you can use some racer's tape to protect the car, clearbra isn't necessary. if it's a driving school, they'll have a tech inspection...torque your wheel bolts, check tire pressures, etc. make sure you have a FULL tank of gas, it goes quickly when you're driving on a track. i've seen people run out of gas at track events...pretty embarrassing. i'm sure the school will go over everything else you need to know.
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Thanks,it seems that I may have to do a little more research.
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my insurance company said they would not cover anything that happens at a track.
I haven't taken my S4 to the track since hearing that.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4b6/msgs/262194.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4b6/msgs/262194.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Default I guess it depends on the carrier and state.

In TX, many carriers cover any vehicle used in a non-timed, non-competitive event.

Obviously it would be best to call beforehand.
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at a minimum you need track pads, high temp brake fluid, and a helmet.
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Default Re: at a minimum you need track pads, high temp brake fluid, and a helmet.

I would think, given the quality of the braking system in the RS4, the Audi engineers would have used fluids that meet track specs. In R&amp;T's article they stated there was not a hint of brake fade or malfunction after a full day of hammering the RS4 on a track. These are the Gallardo's brakes - not parts from the ol' Audi bin.
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