We reached out to a lot of motorsport clubs in the fall of last year, and others more recently, with the idea of an app platform to create a more engaging track day experience for clubs and drivers. We received a lot of great feedback that helped shape the day 1 feature list. On our drive to our first release, there are 3 alpha build...
Read MoreBefore you head (no pun intended) to the store to pick up a helmet for you first HPDE event, you should first understand the helmet safety standards, types, and ratings to select the right helmet. Safety Standards In the U.S., the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) is the most common. The DOT sticker label is applied to those helmets that meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number...
Read MorePart 1 covered finding events and provided a high level overview of what to expect for a hpde track event. In this post, I'll get into more detail of the event and how the event execution unfolds. Tire & Wheel Preparations You will want to check tire pressures. If you've not been out on track yet, your pressures are considered cold pressures. ...
Read MoreMid Ohio Sports Car Course Badge First HPDE event If you've never participated in a track event, I'll outline how I went about getting involved and prepared for my first hpde event. In the summer 2015, my company did a corporate track outing at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, as a team building exercise. Going into the event, I already had the car bug and...
Read MoreAdvanced Track Day Preparation Towards the middle and end of last year's track season, I was dealing with high water and oil temperatures. To address the heat/cooling issues, I ordered the third radiator kit from Suncoast for $689. While I was going to have the front bumper assembly pulled a part, I thought it might be a good time to add Rennline's radiator...
Read MoreBrake Caliper Rebuild dust boot damage If you recall from my last post, the dust boots on the brake calipers had experience some heat damage. I opted to take the car to the dealership, since I had little experience with this kind of damage or repair. I quickly discovered my local Porsche dealer is not track-friendly. They immediately recommended that I replace the calipers. The...
Read MoreTechnical Inspection As I was preparing for the 2019 hpde track season, I began preparing the car for track use. Any club event that you sign up for will have a pre-event check list or technical inspection form. If you happen to register with a Porsche Club of America (PCA) event, you’ll typically be required to have the inspection form completed by a certified mechanic. The mechanic will review and inspect...
Read MoreWell, it was a total bust. May weather in Ohio is unpredictable and Monday the 13th proved again why early season track events are a gamble. The forecast on Friday leading up to the Monday event was overcast, but clear. However, it was clear by Sunday afternoon that rain was in the forecast. Not only would we see rain, but temperatures...
Read MoreAt the end of the 2018 track season, I finished Mid-Ohio with a 1:44.6 lap time. Just a year prior of the 2017 season, I finished with a 1:52.3. With more seat time, I was becoming comfortable with the car (base 2013 Porsche 991.1), and raising my ability to operate closer at the limit. To achieve the 1:44 in my last...
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