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Originally Posted by chinese_driver
how do these events work? I register, bring a helmet, and hit the road? Ive never been to a track day but would like to get into the sport. Im also noob about how to drive on the track like rules and regulations etc...
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It'd be most ideal if you were to have a SNELL SA or M certified helmet of your own, in which case you'd just register, make sure your car is road worthy (no fluid leaking / seeping, got tread on your tires, have 50% or more brake pads remaining, etc.), and then show up at the event. Most organizers -- Speed Fanatics here, VCMC, and UBCSCC all do this -- arrange an instructor for the newbie track drivers, and the instructor will show you the ropes about on-track driving as well as track etiquette. In my experience, instructors from the 3 aforementioned groups are almost always very good.
If you don't have a helmet, however, it may or may not be the end of the world. Check with the organizer to see if they have loaner helmets available. But personally, I am a little OCD when it comes to using my own helmet.
Mission is very much a newbie friendly track, although as a "seasoned" track dog, I continue to enjoy it tremendously. Unfortunately, I am not able to go to this particular one on Friday, but Speed Fanatics generally runs a good show (as does VCMC and UBCSCC). So if you can make it this Friday, this would be a good group to go with.