[SKYVUE]

John,

The track (or the group that organizes the "track day") publishes a check list sheet. Some tracks are strict about some of these, some are not. The day before I went to the track, I brought my check list sheet to Richie (the mechanic at Thousand Oaks Siverstar Lotus/Jaguar) and both of us went through each point. Things like the torque of lug bolts, rear toe end link bolts, fluids, leaks, lines, connections, etc. Most for safety of the driver, the car and others. Most of the points of the check list are common sense. Many that Richie covered I not even knew existed.

We spent an hour go over the car on a lift. It was certainly worth the time and money before I went to the track. Next time, I'll know what to do, but, of course, the dealer has the expertise and....the lift!

Richie owns a Lotus and is an enthusiast. Working on Lotus cars is his passion. He enjoys it and is a real person too. If you can find a Lotus mechanic like him, you found a treasure! I've heard Quais, the mechanic at South Bay is similar.

Good luck! --Hal