There has been a bit of chat about the Breaky & Laps at QLD Raceway on 2 December 2018. I am a noob to track days but I am interested in going to give the N a run. Is anyone else interested in going and is there any info on what these events are like for a novice like me?
That day you've mentioned isn't fast or hot laps. It's just driving around the track and blasting down the straights.
http://www.torquetime.com.au/product/breaky-laps-02-12-2018
If you're wanting to do timed laps like what Mark did in his I think you'll need to pick a different day and the requirements might be different race suit, helmet etc.
Oh, OK. I am not really interested in just going fast down a straight. I'd be interested in any other suggestions. I have also looked at Morgan Park Raceway on their practice days but I believe it requires a CAMS licence.
Forget about Queensland raceway, do general practice or sprints at Lakeside. You'll really challenge yourself and have a ball. Let me know who else is prepared to drive their i30N like is was meant to be driven. I need to benchmark myself against other standard i30N's to see why I'm not getting the most out of my car.
Sounds good. Nothing much left this year but 2019 will have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your performance. You have a choice of general practice or timed sprints. Both enable you to drive as hard as you feel comfortable with. Lakeside will scare you initially but if you treat it with respect and work yourself up gradually your times will improve. Follow other drivers to learn breaking points and corner techniques. I've been away from the place for a few years and previously drove rear wheel drive V8 Falcons so the N is a new experience for me. So far I'm impressed with the P Zero's, the brakes, and absence of both understeer and oversteer. Speed down the straight and through the kink is pretty good and reasonably comparable with at least half the other cars. I'm way too conservative through the corners as yet which probably explains the neutral steering. Be prepared to accept severe tyre wear but that's a normal by product. What did surprise me was just how much (98 octane) fuel the N used. More than half a tank in probably 30 odd laps. I'm guessing here but starting with 3/4 of a tank I chose not to do a fourth session in order to leave enough to get home.
Over time, and resisting any temptation to upgrade anything, I'm aiming to get as close to my previous best times in Falcons which were set up for decent track performance. The great difference here is the N will tootle home without any bad manners, whilst the Falcons had to be either trailered home or driven carefully under the radar in non air conditioned and low tractability discomfort.
I'll post my intentions next year and see if any other owners are interested in playing with their i30N's at Lakeside.
Sounds good. Nothing much left this year but 2019 will have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your performance. You have a choice of general practice or timed sprints. Both enable you to drive as hard as you feel comfortable with. Lakeside will scare you initially but if you treat it with respect and work yourself up gradually your times will improve. Follow other drivers to learn breaking points and corner techniques. I've been away from the place for a few years and previously drove rear wheel drive V8 Falcons so the N is a new experience for me. So far I'm impressed with the P Zero's, the brakes, and absence of both understeer and oversteer. Speed down the straight and through the kink is pretty good and reasonably comparable with at least half the other cars. I'm way too conservative through the corners as yet which probably explains the neutral steering. Be prepared to accept severe tyre wear but that's a normal by product. What did surprise me was just how much (98 octane) fuel the N used. More than half a tank in probably 30 odd laps. I'm guessing here but starting with 3/4 of a tank I chose not to do a fourth session in order to leave enough to get home.
Over time, and resisting any temptation to upgrade anything, I'm aiming to get as close to my previous best times in Falcons which were set up for decent track performance. The great difference here is the N will tootle home without any bad manners, whilst the Falcons had to be either trailered home or driven carefully under the radar in non air conditioned and low tractability discomfort.
I'll post my intentions next year and see if any other owners are interested in playing with their i30N's at Lakeside.
Do you need to be a member of a club and have a CAMS licence for practice sessions?
Happy belated birthday!!I second, would also like some more info! Was thinking about tagging along but I have a 25th Birthday on the Saturday night... Not what you want before your first track day