Lumpydog Motorsports
Ford Mustang Cobra
Tech Inspection and Some Words of Advice
TECH INSPECTION
Most tracks and event organizers require a technical and safety inspection before allowing vehicles on the track.
This is a short list of common items found on tech inspection checklist.
Snell rated SA Helmet
Safety Belts in proper working order
Windshield with no cracks or chips
Windshield Wipers working properly
Tires have 1/16" tread min. (street tires)
Wheels have no cracks or damage
Wheel Bearings have no excessive play
All Lug Nuts properly tightened
Exhaust system secure and not leaking
Battery held down securely
Throttle Return Spring working properly
Belts have no cracks or frey
Hoses are secure and undamaged
No Fluid leaks
Motor Oil at proper level
Coolant at proper level
Power Steering Fluid at proper level
Transmission Fluid at proper level
Differential Gear Oil at proper level
Fresh Brake Fluid at proper level
Brake Lines with no cracks or damage
Brake Pads at 1/2 thickness, minimum
Brake Rotors have no obvious damage
Brake Lights working properly
Brake Pedal Firm
Driver side and interior Mirrors
Remove all loose items in cockpit
Spare Tire and Jack removed
Convertibles require functional roll bar
Always check with the track and event organizer before heading out to the track. A certified mechanic may be required to perform the technical inspection.
Most tracks and event organizers require a technical and safety inspection before allowing vehicles on the track.
This is a short list of common items found on tech inspection checklist.
Snell rated SA Helmet
Safety Belts in proper working order
Windshield with no cracks or chips
Windshield Wipers working properly
Tires have 1/16" tread min. (street tires)
Wheels have no cracks or damage
Wheel Bearings have no excessive play
All Lug Nuts properly tightened
Exhaust system secure and not leaking
Battery held down securely
Throttle Return Spring working properly
Belts have no cracks or frey
Hoses are secure and undamaged
No Fluid leaks
Motor Oil at proper level
Coolant at proper level
Power Steering Fluid at proper level
Transmission Fluid at proper level
Differential Gear Oil at proper level
Fresh Brake Fluid at proper level
Brake Lines with no cracks or damage
Brake Pads at 1/2 thickness, minimum
Brake Rotors have no obvious damage
Brake Lights working properly
Brake Pedal Firm
Driver side and interior Mirrors
Remove all loose items in cockpit
Spare Tire and Jack removed
Convertibles require functional roll bar
Always check with the track and event organizer before heading out to the track. A certified mechanic may be required to perform the technical inspection.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
Save your money and learn how to drive before buying a race car or modifying your current car.
Sports Cars and Touring Sedans come adequately equipped from the factory for a fun and safe track day event. Experienced drivers recommend that you learn how to drive on a road course with an unmodified vehicle.
Stock vehicles are engineered to have a safe margin of control error and feedback. Simply stated, they sway and skid more than track preparred cars. The exaggerated movement in the stock car is easier to interpret for a beginning driver. This means that the driver will feel and hear a gradual loss of traction long before losing control. That allows the beginner to learn traction limits quicker and easier. It also affords the beginner more time to make slower reactions without crashing.
In a nut shell, it is typically easier for a beginner to drive a stock car than a track prepared car.
Save your money and learn how to drive before buying a race car or modifying your current car.
Sports Cars and Touring Sedans come adequately equipped from the factory for a fun and safe track day event. Experienced drivers recommend that you learn how to drive on a road course with an unmodified vehicle.
Stock vehicles are engineered to have a safe margin of control error and feedback. Simply stated, they sway and skid more than track preparred cars. The exaggerated movement in the stock car is easier to interpret for a beginning driver. This means that the driver will feel and hear a gradual loss of traction long before losing control. That allows the beginner to learn traction limits quicker and easier. It also affords the beginner more time to make slower reactions without crashing.
In a nut shell, it is typically easier for a beginner to drive a stock car than a track prepared car.
ODDS & ENDS
A few tips to make your track time more enjoyable and less troublesome.
1) Never set your emergency brake after a track session. The rotors will be extremely hot and use of the e-brake can warp the rotors.
2) On warm up and cool down laps always acknowledge the corner/flag stand workers with a quick wave. This will reinforce their locations in your mind and it lets them know that you appreciate them. Remember they're at work while you are at play.
3) Seat position should be upright and closer to the steering wheel than when normal street driving. A general rule of thumb is that your wrists should be able to reach out past the top of the steering wheel. The closer the steering wheel the more steering leverage you will have.
4) If you drive a manual transmission, learn how to heel toe downshift. This should be done away from the track and practiced until it comes naturally without thinking about it. Heel toe downshifting involves blipping the throttle while braking to match engine RPM with wheel speed.
5) Increase the air pressure in your street tires to between 35 - 40 psi. This will prevent the sidewalls from rolling over during hard cornering.
A few tips to make your track time more enjoyable and less troublesome.
1) Never set your emergency brake after a track session. The rotors will be extremely hot and use of the e-brake can warp the rotors.
2) On warm up and cool down laps always acknowledge the corner/flag stand workers with a quick wave. This will reinforce their locations in your mind and it lets them know that you appreciate them. Remember they're at work while you are at play.
3) Seat position should be upright and closer to the steering wheel than when normal street driving. A general rule of thumb is that your wrists should be able to reach out past the top of the steering wheel. The closer the steering wheel the more steering leverage you will have.
4) If you drive a manual transmission, learn how to heel toe downshift. This should be done away from the track and practiced until it comes naturally without thinking about it. Heel toe downshifting involves blipping the throttle while braking to match engine RPM with wheel speed.
5) Increase the air pressure in your street tires to between 35 - 40 psi. This will prevent the sidewalls from rolling over during hard cornering.
