First timer: NASA Hyperdrive tomorrow at the Poconos, need some guidance

So I'm finally taking baby steps to getting on the track. The stars aligned and I have the day off and the low cost reeled me in.

I think I have the car prepped appropriately--fresh fluids, lugs torqued to spec, cleaned out everything, and got a cover for the negative battery terminal too.

I'm not sure about logistics and what to bring. Should I still be bringing tools/jack/stands/fluids if I'm only doing a hyperdrive? Will there be a safe place to put everything (apparently this HPDE is part of a larger event/meet)

Thanks

Bring any fluids that might be consumed, if you think your brakes might boil, bring brake fluid. You should at least bring a screw jack and basic tools, but it's really up to how much you want to carry. For a track day I usually bring a screw jack, lug wrench, spanner set, screwdriver set, adjustable wrench (can be used with a spanner for unlocking jam nuts etc), zip ties and duct tape of course, I always keep electrical tape and spares in the car, tire pump and pressure gauge, and top-ups for all the fluids, although in terms of fluids I've only had to top up brake fluid once, ever (because I boiled brakes and had to bleed them). Not counting the time a coolant hose blew up, but I needed a hose for that, fluid wouldn't have helped I often get asked for oil though...

Will there be security? Good question, maybe not. One time I was participating in an exhibition event in sort of a "motorsports festival" and I had to leave my tools with the RC car drivers. They all had their own toolboxes in an area they were keeping an eye on, of course theirs were about 1/8th the size

IIRC a Hyperdrive is one session, and about 20 minutes on track.

Be sure you have decent brake pads, check your tire pressures, and be sure your battery is properly tied-down. Bring a helmet if you don't want to wear someone else's sweat with a loaner.

Remember to breathe and relax. Listen to your instructor, and don't try to be the fastest guy out there. Be a sponge--- learn from others, listen to your instructor, and listen to your instructor!

Welcome to the addiction!

No offense, but a hyperdrive is like track-day light. You're overthinking it.

Just take it easy on the brakes at the outside to inside entry points. I smoked my brakes pretty good there haha. Odds are hyperdrive will be going way too slow to hurt anything.

Next time sign up for a full day :) Don't worry about tools.

For a "Hyperdrive", just bring a fairly empty car and a willingness to listen. Oh, and the de rigueur roll of wide blue painter's tape for your door numbers.

Pocono should be relatively easy on brakes (minimal elevation changes).

For a hyperdrive you shouldn't need much, especially if its your first time on track. A quart of oil probably isn't a bad idea but you're really unlikely to hurt anything in 1 session. There's not likely to be any 'secured' area to put stuff from your car but in my experience no one has ever messed with anything of mine at a track day.

Have fun! Try to hitch a ride with an instructor too.

Yeah, bring what you would for an autocross and call it good.

Show up early and talk to the drivers who are doing the full NASA race day and such too for an idea of what a good weekend would be like.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback guys! I'll take it down a notch and relax.

You will he fine, hyperdive is one step above charity laps.

I'm seeing a Celica? in your profile picture.

Find out about the line - drive the line - dream the line - watch the flag stations. Those should be your only jobs when you're starting on a new track or just new to track driving. Get some ride alongs with experienced drivers if this is a larger event BUT don't let them influence your line - drive THE line until you know what you're doing.

On your final lap (when you see the checkered) remember to wave to each flag station on your way out - it solidifies them in your mind and is actually a "rule" with the NASA people.

I'd swap the brake fluid to high temp stuff out of a pure maintenance standpoint (how old is your fluid? Is it good stuff? Don't remember? swap!) and you'll be bullet proof within reason.

Most importantly: Don't forget to enjoy yourself out there - I've been guilty of that a few times! That's why we do this, right?