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Here is the advice I was given from track guys when I started and knew I would do a few events a year

1) track tire setup. Rim and tire setup which is good for the track. Beginners should stay away from R compound for to many to list. Get a good 120-180 compound. Re71 AD08

2 track style pad. OEM's just are not really good for HPDE. They work but there are so many better pads out there. There std's RS29, PFC08's which allows you to swap out the pads 10 min a wheel max during your wheel change and your good to go. Good comparability with OEM compound.

3) brake Fluid. Get a good high temp fluid. You may not boil OEM fluid but it is just good insurance. Besides most HPDE events wants to see fluid less than a year old so just change it before your first event. Castrol SRF will not need to be bled in between HPDE events. Motul 600 is cheaper but needs to be bled in between events.

I have followed this advice and have been very successful. As you get better faster, you may change rubber types or pad compound but the basics are still the same.