The Manual

You'll probably miss where to park the first time.

It's worth watching some onboard or track-day videos beforehand so you know roughly where things are.

Brake pads wear out very quickly on track.

If your brake fluid hasn't been changed recently, it can also boil easily under hard braking.

Stock tyres usually won't last more than about 3 track days.

This includes cars with upgraded factory tyre packages. Expect much faster wear than normal road driving.

If a crash happens in front of you, stop safely off track and stay behind the barrier.

Don't stand around taking photos. Make sure you're safe first — cars are replaceable.

If it suddenly rains, don't panic.

You can still continue driving into the pit entrance. Also remember hot cars parked on dry grass can start fires due to heat and exhaust sparks.

Many accidents happen on the return lap to the pits.

Even though traffic might be light, stay alert and avoid driving too aggressively.

Brake fade can happen.

Even if the brakes still feel okay, the braking distance might suddenly increase.

Don't try to argue with someone after an incident.

Track-day crashes are generally handled by each driver repairing their own car. Stay calm and deal with it later.

Track-day insurance usually isn't worth it.

If the car can still move, it's often best to drive it slowly back to the pits. If not, cover it with a car cover if you have one.

If your car breaks down on track, ask the marshals for help.

Just ask nicely — they're usually very friendly.

Track scrutineering may look simple, but it's still important.

Do your own safety checks before going out.