Things I need for the track?
 

I just got my new pony a couple months ago and I am thinking about taking to the track in a few weeks and was wondering what I needed to race?

It is a 09 GT with nothing one it didn't come with. Is there any thing i have to do to make it pass the rules for the track?

GRAND BEND MOTORPLEX is where I will be going and they really don't say anything.

Helmet, tire gauge, rags, pen or pencil, refreshments! Should be set.

What Greg said!:tup

may be a dumb question what are the rags for? cleaning up?

Just bring an approved helmet should be all you need for a stocker, plus of course the other stuff mentioned above. I am not sure if you have raced before but if not an understanding of the rules/process would help as well, here is a link Drag Racing 101

You will have to wear shoes, long pants and a shirt with sleeves (short is fine but no sleeveless wife beaters) you can wear shorts and sandals but bring proper clothes, I bring a pair of sweats and a golf style shirt and throw them on over my shorts and wife beater when I am racing on the real hot days.

Take your time and don't be afraid to ask other racers and track officials any questions you may need answered, racers and the track guys are good people and will be more than willing to help you have a safe day, remember each and every one you speak to was once a nervous first timer as well.

Most of all just have a pile of fun and don't hit your car real hard on your first run or runs, graduate your speed with each run and get an idea how your car and tires react to the track and conditions. If you get into trouble get off the gas first, don't keep your foot in it and try to correct with the steering wheel, that is a pro maneuver.

I am writing this as if you are a newby to the track, if you have raced before then you will know what to do and know I speak the truth.

Have fun....

You got it! Checking the tires, checking the oil, wiping things off. You would be surprised how dirty it gets! Oh yea, bring some windex so that you can wipe the number they asign you off your window. I use the quick wipe stuff so I forgot to mention the Windex! Another use for the rags!:)

Good luck and ask the Mustang guys at the track what to do if you need any assistance. Do not plan on setting any world records as it is a lot different than the street and stop lights!

Found out my street tires are useless. A good set of DRs are next for me. You could hear the tires squealing on every shift.

Stay off the wall ie stay in your lane:laughhard Good luck

Thank you! Awesome read, and yes this will be my first time going to the track as a driver. I will make sure I ask around and notice what everyone else is doing.

Just a few more questions tho,
1. Do I want to burnout before I start with my treaded tires? I read on there water is a no.
2. Any rules on window tints? for some reason I thought i read something on that.
3. Traction control on or off?

Thank you for all the help :D

Water for street tires avoid it if you can and do a dry burnout to clean your tires.

Nothing on window tint that I am aware of and I have been to a few tracks without issues but you do have to roll up your windows.

Traction control off is the way I go but if you are having issues hooking up you could try it on.

You are going to be a little nervous the first time you go to the line without a doubt, remember to make a mental check list or tape one to the dash for that matter and go through it before you stage because there is going to be lots to remember when you hit the line and the more you remember the less chance of error.

Also you are going to line up next to somebody when you get there and he is going to beat you especially in your first race ever, do not focus on the other driver, focus on your task at hand which is driving your car safely up the track. Even now I pay no attention to the car I am racing I pay mind to my tree, my lane and my driving, I block out the other driver.

Exiting the track: There will be a return road at the end of the track with at least 2 entrances to it if not 3, find out which side the return road is on and remember the racer that is on the side of the return road has the right of way, it is NOT OK to cross over into his lane to exit before he first passes you to exit.

Have a good time you have a nice looking track there and only 642 feet above sea level.