Race Car Preparation & Track Day Servicing in High Wycombe

Most track day organisers run a noise test and a basic visual check before you're allowed out, and that's really what your car needs to pass, not a full race build. Here's what's actually worth checking before your first session.

Tyre tread and pressure

Check tread depth is well above the legal minimum and that pressures are right for track use, which is often higher than road pressures. Worn or under-inflated tyres are one of the most common reasons cars get turned away at scrutineering.

Brake fluid

Track driving heats brakes far more than road driving, and old brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. If your brake fluid hasn't been changed in the last couple of years, get it done before your first track day, not after.

Oil and coolant levels

Sustained high revs and hard cornering work the engine harder than any road drive. Check oil and coolant are at the right level, and get it checked if you're not sure.

Loose items

Empty the boot and glovebox of anything that could become a projectile under hard braking or cornering. Satnavs, parcel shelves, loose tools and anything else not bolted down should come out.

Wheel nuts

Have your wheel nuts checked and torqued to the right setting, especially if the wheels have been off recently for any reason.

Fuel

Track driving uses more fuel than road driving. Start the day with more than you think you'll need.

None of this needs a full race build. A well-maintained road car in good mechanical condition, with fresh brake fluid and the right tyre pressures, is enough for most first track days. RH Automotive can check all of the above before you go, and tell you honestly what does and doesn't need doing.