Home / Performance / Track Day Preparation
Ensuring Your Car Is Fit For The Track
Track days are one of the best ways to experience your car properly — but they place significantly more stress on tyres, brakes, fluids, suspension and cooling than normal road use.
Most modern performance cars will cope well with occasional circuit use, but manufacturer service schedules are designed for road-only driving. A track-focused inspection and, where appropriate, a pre-event service can prevent expensive issues and help you enjoy the day with confidence.
Book Your Track Day Inspection
Call 01202 825911
- Track day inspections & preparation: ask for Tim
- Renault Sport track preparation or calibration-related enquiries: ask for Stephen
Which Service Is Right for You?
Pre Track Day Inspection
Best for: standard road cars that are well maintained to the manufacturer schedule.
Before your appointment, please tell us:
- When your last oil change was completed (date & mileage)
- Which circuit you’re visiting
Car on a lift:
- Tyres (pressures set for road use*)
- Wheels
- Brake discs
- Brake pads
- Brake lines
- Exhaust**
- Suspension
- Running gear
- Steering components
Car on the ground:
- Engine bay - check for leaks
- Engine oil levels and condition
- Coolant level
- Brake fluid level and condition
- Battery condition & security
- Seat belt action and condition
- Torque wheel nuts***
- Light check
You’ll receive a report highlighting any concerns. If you wish, we can rectify issues before your event.
* You will need to adjust tyre pressures during the day.
** We cannot guarantee your car will pass track noise tests.
*** Re-torque wheel nuts after 30 miles and again before going on track.
Pre Track Day Service & Inspection
Best for: cars on alternative maintenance schedules, significantly modified vehicles, frequent spirited road use, or if you want maximum peace of mind.
Includes everything above, plus:
- Engine Oil & Filter Change
- Brake Fluid Change
Optional add-ons (by request):
- Air filter replacement
- Gearbox oil check / oil change
- Differential oil check / oil change
- Geometry check and set-up
Post Track Day Inspections
If you’d like reassurance after a circuit day, we can provide a bespoke post-event inspection based on how the car behaved on track. This is often a cost-effective way to spot early issues before they become expensive failures.
Track Day Upgrades
Brakes
Brake performance fade is one of the first limitations exposed on track. Depending on your vehicle and goals, we typically recommend:
- Upgraded brake pads
- Braided brake lines
- High-temperature brake fluid
- Upgraded brake discs
More aggressive braking systems can be discussed for track-focused use.
Suspension & Geometry
The more track-focused a car becomes, the more compromise you can introduce into day-to-day road use. We’ll discuss your objectives and recommend an upgrade path that suits your use case — rather than pushing a generic “track setup”.
Engine Tuning / Remapping
We don't recommend generic remaps. If calibration is appropriate, we can advise on a suitable approach and, where necessary, refer you to proven specialists for more advanced tuning. Learn more about our remapping services.
Warranty Considerations
Track use and modifications can affect manufacturer or third-party warranties. We recommend checking your cover before proceeding.
Further Information
For those thinking about getting on track for the first time, we have a useful blog post that provides some tips for booking and enjoying your track day.
