Car and Driver reports:
We often talk about “track days” as if they are some mythical time in which the rules of the universe have been suspended and all cars are faster and nobody complains about his prostate. But a track day is nothing more than an opportunity for everyday drivers to take their cars to a racetrack and drive them mercilessly, without fear of traffic citation. So, the newbie might ask, just what goes on at a track day, and how does one find out about them?
Step 1: Find it
First, locate a nearby or interesting road course and go to that track’s website. Once there, find a schedule of events and look for “track day” or “driver school” events. Occasionally, tracks host their own “open lapping” sessions, but most track days are set up by car clubs. From the schedule, figure out which clubs are hosting a track day and then check out that particular club’s website to look up how to register and what it costs. Expect to pay about $200 for a day of lapping....
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