If you are using std road tyres, you need to run a couple of psi above normal pressure to maintain the tyre shape under excessive side loads...BUT READ ON!

If running road slix like R888s or similar on the road, the tyres will have a stronger construction and may not need this. (If you are running them on a lightweight sports/track car the pressures may have already been reduced to limit tram-lineing etc...so the above will apply again!!!

The tyres will generate a lot of pressure as they get used on the track...around 7-10psi is not unusual as previously mentioned… so you need to lower the pressures to account for this.

Experienced guys know where all this takes them and it is dependant on ambient temps, weather etc. We for example like to run at 30psi HOT in dry conditions, so experience tells us that on a "normal" day we need around 21-22psi in our tyres when cold (the front left being 21 and 22 around the car).

To find your own, increase pressures by 2 psi when arriving at the Track. As your sessions go during the day, check and reduce your pressures throughout the day (using an accurate gauge) maintaining your initial level. Check your pressures as soon as possible when coming in! Temps will fall at a serious rate when off the gas, so keep a healthy speed up on “the cool down” lap (best you safely can) and maybe weave a bit to keep the heat. Pull up asap in the paddock. ie don't drive 1.5miles around the paddock back to your garage or bay and have a chat before checking.

This done...at the end of the day, pack up all your kit, chat with your mate...THEN CHECK PRESSURES AGAIN, COLD! This will be your starter pressure for the next Track day.

Finally, remember to pump them back up before you leave!!! You may well be driving home with only 16psi in your Rubber!!!

Essentials...a compressor...a decent pressure gauge!