Taking your car to a nearby race track and thrashing it about a bit without risking the lives of other road users is becoming very popular. According to recent stats released by the biggest experience day business in the country, 20% of us have now been on a track day or bought one for someone else. Another area that has embraced these track days are corporate hospitality days. Because they are a relatively new trend however, there is still a lack of understanding about how they work. Lets take a look at some of the top track day tips.

Insurance. Most tracks have their own insurance that automatically covers you whilst you are using their facility. This is one less thing to worry about, but you should always double check before you go as some race tracks don’t cover guests.

Driver. Depending on what type of track day you go on, you may be driving yourself or you may have someone else doing the pleasure. If someone else drives you around first it is very good idea to pay attention to what they do and say as their knowledge will be invaluable when your turn comes.

Licence. Most tracks are on privately owned land and so do not work on the same laws as public roads. Having said this, it is rare for a track to except people that do not have a license as it put the other drivers on the track at more risk.

Tires. Unless you are on a team building day and are not paying for any wear and tear, you might want to take care of your tyres. If you have ever had to buy a full set you will know that they can be expensive and 30mins of very aggressive driving will tear them apart.

Caution. Although race tracks are statistically safer places to be than public roads, this does not mean you can drive like Evil Knievel. Track days are a great deal more dangerous than Henley Regatta for example, so make sure you’ve woken up before you get in the car.