Advice on getting started.

[DTF260]

Hi guys, since I've owned my zed it's been a dream of mine to get it on a track and really wring its neck.

Can anyone off me some advice on how to get involved and race my car/gettin started would be?

Thanks in advance fellas.

[PeterAllen]

If you haven't already done so I would suggest you join a car club which offers a range of competition activities.

 

Here is one 'local' club which is fairly active in club motorsport.

 

http://www.southernsportingcarclub.com.au/

 

Most, if not all, circuits offer "Speed off the Streets'- type access. Look up Eastern Creek and Marulan.

http://www.wakefieldpark.com.au/

 

As Joe the Gadget Man would say, "bring your money with you!"

[DAZDA]

As Peter has suggested, joining a club is a good idea.  But before going head first into competition, I recommend doing an Advanced Driver Training Course with a driving school at one of the race tracks.  For a few more bucks than a 'Speed of the Streets' day, this will offer lots of benefits, including;

• A greater understanding of what may be required to get involved – the instructors should be able to give some advice on how to get involved, which categories may suit you, etc
  
• Skills, tips, tricks, and principles on driving fast
  
• The correct lines for that track and advice on how to work them out for other tracks
  
• Suggestions on car set-up and improvements
  
• etc
  

 

I can strongly recommend Fifth Gear Motoring’s advanced courses ( click here ) at Wakefield Park.

 

[DTF260]

Thanks for the feedback fellas, I think your right, an advanced driving course  seems like an excellent way to get into serious driving.

Ill Suss out the fifth gear guys,and see if I can convince my friend to come.He has a scaryily fast sr20det 120Y.