Insurance. The large majority of professionally run race tracks have comprehensive insurance that covers all guests. This is one less thing to worry about, but you should always double check before you go as some race tracks don’t cover guests.

Driver. It could be that you’re in the driving seat for your whole track day, but often a professional takes you for a spin for part of the day. As the experts know the tracks like the back of their hands, they will know the perfect racing lines and breaking points, so its worth listening up.

Licence. You are very rarely required by law to have a full driving licence for track days as they take place on private land. Having said this, it is rare for a track to except people that do not have a license as it put the other drivers on the track at more risk.

Tires. Unless you are on a team building day and are not paying for any wear and tear, you might want to take care of your tyres. They can cost you a small fortune if you buy new, and whilst they might last years driving normally, just half an hour fast driving on a track can wear them right out.

Caution. Just because you are not on the public roads, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly become immortal. Track days are a great deal more dangerous than Henley Regatta for example, so make sure you’ve woken up before you get in the car.