Everything You Need to Know About Your First Track Day

[@TheStraightPipes]

We are hosting a meet with our friends from Speed Academy, Savagegeese, and Gears and Gasoline on September 29th at Toronto Motorsports Park (the track in this video). Hope to see you all there! It's $15 to enter at the gate. If you go drag racing, it's $50 and the gate fee is waived. If you pre-register for the road course, it's $160 now or $180 at the gate (gate fee is waived) if there are any spots left. These fees are charged by the venue and none of the money goes to any of us. Sign up for the road course here: torontomotorsportspark.com/product/youtube-day-speed-academy/

[@_dmfd]

Did you guys meet Mutah from Some Ordinary Gamers??

[@rjw123987]

So no helmet required to go to the event and lap?

[@winston5316]

Is track insurance for your car a must?

[@amasha88]

You guys should learn from this guy about car and driving.

[@dcsharp13q]

Are you guys doing any track days or events in the U.S. this year?

[@savagegeese]

Track days are not a race. Recruiters from Ferrari are not there watching you drive. Street cars are not race cars. Be safe and courteous and don't take risks with other people's cars, livelihoods and lives on the line. Good video, I thumbs up liked followed friended subscribed donated.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I’m going to race your atom in my prowler and Ferrari is going to sign me

[@savagegeese]

@@TheStraightPipes My race engineer will be discussing my contract in my trailer to find out whether or not I can be on track with you at the same time. My lawyers need to determine the liabilities and risk to my sponsorship deals. Welcome to the big leagues kid.

[@TheStraightPipes]

See you guys in F1 next year

[@Highlander1432]

Has the price of your autograph gone up again?

[@briangaming1975]

​@@Highlander1432 yes it has.

[@Hinch55]

The rear window "projection" is brilliant!

[@isaacjamestea9652]

Loved it. Very fresh.

[@jesslenfesty1726]

Yeah really nice

[@BDKla]

I absolutely love how this video was edited! Being able to watch the car going around the track, AND seeing everyone at the same time is so awesome. Makes the video much smoother, less choppy from all the different camera angles.

[@QBNTO1]

The view of you guys in the rear window is so unsettling 😂. But very cool! Unique take. Interesting video I learned a lot. That E brake tip I had no idea.

[@guywhoknows4chords459]

You'd learn just as much in games like GT Sport or iracing. But it's good to hear extra this bits from an instructor like the professional in this video!

[@jacebeleren429]

I kept imagining watching all of the old TST One Takes in this style.

[@OverlordFPS]

I was at the race at lime rock when he won! He and the other Veloster N lapped the entire TCR field. He threw one of the hats he's wearing from the podium and I caught it. Love wearing it when I'm driving my N

[@Leo-bz8kg]

I like how the instructor emphasized safety in every question that was asked. Now, that’s a professional! 👍🏼 Great vídeo.

[@alsayedjalal]

Man! That sound of the supercharger is awesome. It must be a hellcat from the sound of it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Haha yup

[@paul7328]

Considering I'm getting my N soon and live in Toronto this video is perfect for my future track days 10/10

[@ZappsMusic]

Paul get it. I got one last week and it’s amazing!!!

[@huebman]

Excellent idea for a video! Most people are wanting to do track days, but have no idea what to expect (me). We don't want to screw up a day for people more experienced. Great idea for a video. Can't want to hit a track.

[@Drewster327]

Took my SRT to a track day here at Portland raceway had so much fun, i recommend every car lover do this at one point just to get all that built up energy out

[@toonczyk]

Mark seems like a top quality instructor, so professional yet warm. Hey Mark, if you're reading this, you're awesome!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

You guys have excellent video editing and cgi skills. I don’t see this level of editing from any other KZbinrs. Great information too!

[@jessepotter365]

Mark is a great sport putting up with both of your sarcastic personalities. I love the banter.

[@Highlander1432]

Yeah seriously haha

[@EIGHTLUG]

Cooler, chair, glass cleaner, notepad, pencil, IR temp gun, tarp or large container to put your stuff in (in case it rains), mechanic gloves, amongst some other things.

[@GoBIGclan]

should I bring a jack and stands?

[@What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names]

The interior shot on the exterior back window is such a solid editing move.

[@willt.9654]

You guys are really outdoing yourselves with the production quality. 👏👏

[@jteaff]

The edit was fantastic! The in car camera on the back window is genius! Great video as always.

[@Darksyne]

Debating if I should take my 20 year old family sedan on the track just to see if the old girl still got it 😂

[@badasstrapbass2313]

Do the roar

[@Joe---]

If its been that long, im sure your family sedan still got it but go easy. 👍

[@therealboofighter]

What kind of car is it?

[@Darksyne]

2000 Acura TL with a transmission that has no business being on the track XD But it does have supporting mods like a full exhaust upgrade with headers and an AEM V2 CAI and upgraded sway bars wheels and tires so it can hold its own ;o

[@badasstrapbass2313]

@@Darksyne do it and upload it 👍

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

Just wanted to congratulate Hyundai, Brian herta motorsports, Mark Wilkens, and Michael Lewis for winning the TCR CHAMPIONSHIP in the first year of competition for the Veloster N! Also congratulations to everyone in your pit crew for claiming such an amazing season. Hyundai has truly made a spectacular car going against such cars as the Audi RS3, CIVIC TYPE R, AND ALFA. What an amazing victory nobody deserves it more then you and your team guys truly spectacular.

[@woman.driven]

Love the information and how this was edited. Really well made.

[@thecleaningteacher638]

Love that the tractor is baling hay while everyone else is zipping around for fun. 🚜#thankafarmer

[@mikem1360]

I really appreciate the videos fellas. You guys are organically becoming all things motor sports. Thank you and Congratulations on a pretty badass job.

[@TheTussman]

The interviewee seems to truly have his stuff together. Great explanations!

[@Tousanx]

Mark Wilkins is a great teacher from the way he explains how to track.

[@Jorge_De_Jesus]

You guys are amazing! Love watching each and every one of your videos👍🏽🔥

[@donnydonnydonny]

I've been watching youtubers go to tracks for ages, but have yet to see anyone bother to tell people what to do when they go the first time. Good job on that.

[@lanceareadbhar]

I've never been on a track, but I'm glad they answered my biggest concern which is what to do when a faster car comes up behind you. Staying straight and possibly signaling to the side you want them to pass you makes total sense, but it's good to know ahead of time.

[@charlesconnor1737]

Just bought my Veloster n yesterday... I love these videos great job

[@asdowo111]

Love the chase cam POV. Really helps me learn the racing line.

[@TheStraightPipes]

:-)

[@joshhud]

Love that video on the rear window

[@nstylemotorsportsracing1471]

Love mark such a down to earth humble guy. I follow every race or sould i say the TCR series and always rooting for my fellow N driver. Thanks for the video guys your the best please keep the stoving to a minimum lol.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Minimum stovage 👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewkomninos6818]

Love this track lesson Cannot wait enough to have a chance for a track day soon

[@GALVIN_OFFICAL]

I just went to a track day event yesterday and I love your videos

[@yeahh2085]

Ready to track ready my Honda fit 💪💪💪💪💪💪😂

[@xampx2k7]

Jokes aside, the fit is a great first track car. Hence why there's racing series built around them

[@biglee13m]

This is one of your better videos. Mark was fun too.

[@nomnomnambo]

Super cool camerawork with the lapping and interior cam on the rear windshield! You guys have a gift for cinematography!

[@nothxplsthx]

Absolutely phenomenal use of the 360 cam with fantastic angles and that sweet little rear window cam. Amazing production value as well, would LOVE to see a behind the scenes sometime. How long you spend with a review car, and how much production is actually involved. It feels super polished, but I love the run and gun style you bring.

[@lukep6017]

Halarious video. Stove it in boys. excellent driving mark

[@iljlichten]

Great camera work in this video. Actually really enjoyed the view of from the back with you all in the rear window. Worked really well, definitely better than a traditional picture-in-picture or split screen.

[@TheStraightPipes]

The straight pipes are trend setters. Expect to see this angle everywhere soon 😜

[@Affalterbach1967]

I am enjoying the Patreon behind the scenes videos that explain why you use a monopod/stick camera mount at 16:59 and how you hid the multiple links at 11:58.

[@basithph8958]

I learned a lot from this video Thank you so much!

[@daysofgrace2934]

Always best a having an instructor...working with you to get you, also keeping an eye out keeping you safe...

[@reneaguilar7570]

I track my veloster n one weekend a month and it lives up to the hype...Impresses everyone...all stock, with exception being hankook ventus rs-4s...greatest performance value ever

[@speedracer2please]

What a great group, in such a great car lol I loved feeling like a part of it. I hope this kind of thing can resume after the pandemic. You stove it in every time.

[@11jdstein]

Should also bring a folding chair and, if you have the room, a canopy for much-needed shade if not available at the track. Also, if car numbers are needed, some painter's tape, which can also be used to cover and protect your headlights. If you're a sweater, a balaclava is a good idea to protect your helmet liner.

[@vpatel0765]

Tracking my Veloster N on Road America in a couple of weeks for the first time! This video came out just in time. I hope to be able to make it out the Toronto Motorsports Park meet on the 29th and meet you all

[@BigBodyRacing]

Be safe!

[@HBCertified]

first track day tomorrow cant wait. thanks for the video!

[@4lemer]

05:48 Anyone know where I can get that car camera mount?! Wanna get one but these guys stopped putting Amazon links in their description. :(

[@TheStraightPipes]

This is a secret rig that Yuri built that no one knows about

[@diegochavez7203]

Industrial suction cups and a tripod?

[@Jaethewoo]

Love the rear view window video

[@MR-wp5dz]

I got a shout out from the Straight Pipes? Eeeeeeeeeee!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Track day bro

[@gwcrispi]

I track my Veloster Turbo R-spec every chance I get. Fast as anyone through the twisties. Get blown away down the straights. BUT WHEN IT RAINS... oh boy do I love that FWD in the wet... (Also, I installed Moog camber bolts up front and now have -1.5 degrees of camber.) And yes, after one year, I'm going to trade up to the N. Really want that extra 74hp...

[@mhudsonc.2625]

Great video. Hot rod guy moving to track. Hope to learn more from this pro.

[@TheTussman]

My money is on Yuri as the designer of that rear window video oddness ...which I loved!

[@TheStraightPipes]

You know it

[@josephbertola1750]

My first track day will be in a hyundai veloster N, at toronto motorsports park. the veloster N is my dream car, and i live only like 90 mins from the track, just south of buffalo, so expect to see me there in a few years!

[@arminabdi]

I love these track videos

[@vincesk8er971]

Who's idea to project the inside video to the rear window of the car out.side... THATS VERY SMART JACOB & YURI

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yuri “the visionary” Tereshyn

[@gprime70]

I thought this was amazing, don't see that too often in videos

[@Armen567]

Great video. TMP is a fun little track. Always have a great time there.

[@Richard-yw9ew]

looking forward for my first track day at cmp！ thanks for the advice

[@JIMMY_NEMESIS]

seriously this video is top on your channel, really educative helpful, if ever you wanna review a 2020 Supra my good friend has one in black, I can always ask we are close to Montreal

[@ThomasNing]

12:15 the side you want them to pass you on? I would've thought it was the side you were keeping to, that's good to know. (also where's the rear indicators on the veloseter? )

[@numbereightyseven]

In Nürburgring track day videos, they seem to always indicate to the side that they themselves are pulling over to let others pass. So, hmm...

[@Highlander1432]

These fine Canadians speaking and bonding as men. Wish we had more of this commoroidery in the States

[@ambkor95]

This was amazing.

[@2randomguys581]

You guys need to come to cars and jets in LA! We just recently filmed the event there, would love for you guys to come one day

[@TheStraightPipes]

Maybe one day when we have jets

[@2randomguys581]

@@TheStraightPipes straight pipes jet reviews baby

[@yunghart]

Question: should I not run the AC in a street car when on the track? I hear it’s not good to have it running due to fluid leaking onto the track

[@seanmatile8406]

Great job boys. Love the Video😀👍

[@gprime70]

Helpful video, awesome to see a Toronto track too. Hoping to get some track time this year or next!

[@botch3936]

Great fun guys, I learned a lot and LOVED your video setup!

[@stevemartegani]

Dude that camera view. I know how you did the overlay on the rear window, but how did you setup that rear camera???

[@TheStraightPipes]

Magic

[@wdanda]

Wish more people would watch this. Just had a track day at TMP and there was this dangerous dude trying to race everyone that was trying to pass him even though he was clearly slower on the slower parts of the track. Thankfully the Marshal gave him a warning and hopefully he learned his lesson. Basically be courteous and respectful to other cars, they aren't there to challenge your ego, just to safely have fun with their own cars.

[@TheStraightPipes]

💯

[@RIOSTRADE]

what a great video guys!

[@_Ezio__Auditore_]

Lol, of course, you guys would have the #1 Ruffles flavor of Canada.

[@tomthompson6584]

Great video all around, fellas!

[@Shankovich]

Can't wait to get there for the track day. Love the video, it'll be my first track day ever and I'm coming in my G70 3.3 . He mentioned the brake fluid. For 1 track day would I need to swap mine as well?

[@TheStraightPipes]

No, just take it easy on the brakes and go in shorter sessions 👍🏻

[@maxmartz4665]

Recommend changing because if fluid is over 1 yr old it has absorbed water and brakes will fade as water changes to vapor as it heats. Cool down to let brakes cool and not warp rotors. Do not set parking brake.

[@Shankovich]

@@maxmartz4665 car has 2500km on it

[@ShikiKaze]

You forgot.. Checking brake system, suspensions systems( swaybars, stabilizers, struts), warm up laps for tires/fluid (don't bring seasonal tires, bring in slick/sport tires for track). Too many times people bring their stupid cars thinking they can just fly around corners on public days and end up being a moving hazard. Other than that REALLY great info.

[@Darksyne]

I really hope this is a yearly event!

[@YuStudios]

I've been told retorqing a hot wheel is bad. It should be before and after the track when the wheel is cool. true or false?

[@TheStraightPipes]

It's better not to lose a wheel on the track. I've seen it happen - Jakub

[@oscaramador4200]

What about insurance? I dont think racetracks sell some sort of insurance so I guess if you crash you'll be in trouble with your insurance company for racing your car? What's the protocol here?

[@patlollasudhirreddy]

good video as usual . can you guys do a review on kia forte GT with GT2 package on?

[@LSmiata]

looking forward to my track day at Mid-Ohio, but as an engineer, did not like the torque wrench portion early in video. As a manufacturing engineer, we find "1-one" clickers often result in over-torque of the fastener. Best practice is to back fastener off, then torque....I have no problem with "double click" if wrench does not move in rotation angle. P-Chi

[@RogerWazup007]

Do track signals show which direction the driver intends to move or invite others to pass in that direction? I thought I've seen videos of slower cars signaling to the right and moving to the right to let others pass, but I could be wrong.

[@UpNorthMooseGoose]

Thanks guys for this great video. Still wish I lived in Toronto but I have to make do with the Poconos raceway. Cheers!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Go see Chris Fix drifting at Pocono!

[@kylelee7254]

Do tracks have a beginner day? Even this specific track since I live within driving distance. Maybe even with an instructor for a few laps?

[@ItzzImage]

So I’m really confused stay in the line if a driver wants to overtake or signal right and give them the line?

[@antonberest]

What was that prowler vs raptor drag race vid?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Coming soon

[@antonberest]

TheStraightPipes perfect, 🙏🏼

[@jakegingrich7214]

This was an awesome video

[@chuffa1130]

I was going to say camber bolts only for front wheel drive cars?? Right or wrong

[@MrButtonMonkey]

Cool video, excited to watch!

[@ThomasNing]

Yo everyone's talking about the read windscreen, which is also brilliant, but the camera mount coverup changes shade with the shadows and sunlight XD

[@simontallboy209]

Would those camber bolts work on a 2018 Hyundai GT Sport?

[@shanebluesky7452]

13:50 when ur friends pump you up

[@rightlanehog3151]

Well done boys, keep the racing on the #Track.

[@stan1036]

Don't you need extra/special insurance for a track day?

[@somyadav2969]

Afaik it's optional

[@xampx2k7]

Most people don't get trackday insurance; however, it can be a good idea depending on the track or car.

[@helplmchoking]

Depends on what you're doing. It's there if you want it, but if you aren't thrashing your car you should be fine

[@gsjourney3054]

CLP yea but itd be just track to track type stuff maybe idk I’m in America and we don’t have track insurance really it’s mostly u wreck ur cars sucks u brought ur car out here have a nice day dealing with that we’ll call a tow tho

[@WrightStuff2007]

Trackday insurance is common in the UK but optional. However it only covers your car. There is no claiming on anybody elses insurance so everybody has to ensure their own insurance is in order. Typically the excess is 10% of the insured value if you claim.

[@vrod665]

Cool video with Mark!

[@HexlGaming]

Damn, I think I just fell in love with that car & everything about it, like it being a manual... Oh and: I would have wished that you'd also have covered insurance on a trackday, because if you were to crash, the "normal" insurance most likely wouldn't cover you while a special racing one (for the day) would/could...

[@Chad.D]

7:40 love the PIP

[@lowkey5854]

Come do a video on rad torque track. (Aka Castrol raceway, yeg)

[@ericdishington428]

Great advice. Thanks

[@zachcrouch168]

Man I want a veloster N 😩

[@PiroFyre]

He should've mentioned too that if you're struggling and the guy behind you is faster, let him by and follow his line. Of course, don't over drive the car's limits if the other car is a much more capable car.

[@wallstreetoneil]

Never follow a faster driver's line at their speed because it is a really good way to put your car into a wall. It's a far better idea to get a ride with that driver, or better yet a much better driver / pro, to be in the car as they operate it, to feel the forces, and to have a headset on and ask questions about technique / throttle / brakes / etc that enable them to do what they are doing. Make every attempt possible if improving your technique is a goal, to search out and get drives with pros - absolutely nothing will help you improve your technique faster; but remember, if they are in a fast car and a Pro such as Mark, the speed that they carry and the Gforces will at first blow your mind - you will need time to absorb what they have done - and do not think for minute that when you then go out you will be able to do it. That is why continuing to search out rides as you develop is critical because you can only absorb so much. I got a ride with Mark driving my GT3 about 10 years ago at Mosport when he was setting up and teaching a fellow friend who own a cupcar. I was stuck at comfortably doing 1:35s on the big track. After 3 laps with Mark, the first two being incomprehensible to my brain at his speed over #4 and his line and speed into and around #8, I went out and took 3 seconds off my previous best - but I had already done 20+ trackdays at Mosport alone.