How to prepare your car for a track day

The key areas to approach a track day

Preparing your car for a track day involves several areas, from braking to the chassis and on-site support. Here are the workshop pages that explain each of these topics in detail.

How to prepare your car for a track day, step by step

Preparing your car for a track day starts well before you reach the circuit. The first step is to define the intended use and the real state of the car: electronic diagnostics check the engine and its sensors, while a review of wear points highlights what needs to be addressed before driving. This bespoke logic, central to Bernis Factory, avoids starting from an unknown basis.

Then comes the reliability work: braking suited to intensive use, a check of the chassis and suspension, and, if the project calls for it, engine mapping tuned case by case by our engine engineer. The goal is not to pile up modifications, but to bring a coherent car to the track, where every area has been thought through to last the length of a track session.

Preparing your car a stone's throw from the Paul Ricard circuit

Preparing for a track day makes the most sense around the track. Our workshop is located 700 metres from the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castelet, which lets us support owners before, during and after a track day. We are an official BMW M France partner for track support and recommended by ORECA, and our team has a recovery truck to step in directly on site.

Learn more about the Paul Ricard circuit

A Signes workshop built for track days at Le Castelet

Bernis Factory is located at 26 Allée de Dublin in Signes, in the Var. This closeness to the Paul Ricard circuit shapes our business: maintenance, preparation and restoration of high-end sports cars meet here every day. Enthusiasts from the region and visitors passing through Le Castelet find a workshop able to prepare their car for a track day and to support them on the circuit.

Track day preparation near you

Our Signes workshop serves the whole Var region and its surroundings. Here are the towns where we support owners of high-end sports cars.

Frequently asked questions about track day preparation

How do you prepare your car for a track day in a few words?

It means making the car reliable for intensive use: checking the fluids, brakes and tyres, and inspecting the chassis and overall mechanical condition. Ideally, you start from a diagnostic to know exactly what needs attention before driving.

Do you necessarily have to modify the car before a track day?

No. Many cars can run on track after simple checks and suitable maintenance. Preparations such as high-performance braking or chassis work are decided according to real use and the owner's project, not as a matter of principle.

Is braking the most important point for a track day?

It is one of the most heavily worked on track, as it operates continuously and heats up considerably. Checking and making the braking reliable is often one of the first areas addressed when preparing a car for a session at Le Castelet.

Can you assist me directly at the Paul Ricard circuit?

Yes. Our workshop is 700 metres from the circuit and we offer track support, with a recovery truck to step in on site. We are also an official BMW M France partner for track support.

Do you give a price to prepare a car for a track day?

Every preparation depends on the car, its condition and the intended use. For an estimate suited to your project, the simplest step is to contact us directly so we can study it together.