First Track Day - How much fuel?

[7 Minder]

I'm in the Novice group at the Club's Castle Combe track day tomorrow.  Car is a 420R spec SV.  I appreciate it's a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" question but can anyone suggest how much fuel I'll probably need for the track sessions?  Thanks.

[Jonathan Kay]

I'd plan to start nearly full and refuel at lunchtime.

Jonathan (1800 K)

PS: Have you worked through one of the checklists for novices?

[GulfSeven]

What Jonathan said - I have a 310R and generally drive an hour to the circuit and an hour home and only have to fill up at lunchtime. Having said that, I think the 420R uses a bit more fuel. Either way, the petrol station is 10 minutes away so easily doable in the 40 minutes between sessions.

[NoisyBDR]

Start full, if anything by lunch you will be going quicker with less weight.

[7 Minder]

Thanks all.  

Jonathan, I've read the info on the club website 'Trackdays' section but any additional info would be appreciated. 

[Jonathan Kay]

"Track day tips for newbies"

Have fun.

Jonathan

[aerobod - near CYYC]

I find that with careful packing I can fit a 20L and 10L fuel can and aluminium jack in the passenger footwell of my R400D, with a tote box on the passenger seat containing a few tools, helmet and other bits and pieces such as spare oil, paper towel, etc. I also have a tyre pump and soft bag with food, water and spare clothing in the boot to round out the needs for a full track day.

With a full tank and 30L of spare fuel I can do 250km (160miles) of laps with enough left to get to and from fuel stations not too far from the tracks I go to.

[7 Minder]

Thanks James.  

[DougBaker]

There will be fuel onsite, I would not worry about fueling the car. I find it more important to remember to take a big bottle of water to keep myself hydrated during trackdays.

Have fun 

[DanRo]

There is no fuel available on-site at Castle Combe, unless it's been introduced since I last was last there. As Gulfseven says, it's only 10 min away though. 
 

Hope you enjoyed the day! 

[7 Minder]

Thanks all, great day and the car performed faultlessly, wish I could say the same about the driver!

Did about 110 track miles plus another 55 getting to/from the track and lunchtime refuelling.   Used about 40 litres so around 18 mpg overall.  

Excellent organisation and briefings and it felt a very safe environment for a novice.  Would highly recommend.