Bra for track days?

Hey guys, I got a ton of rock chips on my front bumper and hood (50-100) from a track day at the Streets of Willow and I'm thinking about getting a bra to prevent it from happening again. Think the majority of them happened during the lead-follow first session where you have to closely follow the car in front of you. Haven't seen anyone at the track using these, everyone just seems to tape up their front end. Is there a reason that people aren't using these at the track? Thanks, Chris Example: http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...2520%2520%2520

Probably because the trackers consider themselves to be 'Way to cool' to be putting a bra on the front of their car. God forbid that they should look 'dorkish' or sensible in any way. You want to be more concerned about a rock chip being sucked into the air scoop where you can see the radiators on each side. I suppose that's just another good reason why a lot of us would not think of tracking their cars. But that's your choice ..

CJWessing: It's definitely not a "Too Cool thing." I tend to spend as much time as I can at the track with "my baby." The older 911's are the one's that use the "classic" black bra's for their cars, but in general, not too many do that. I would suspect that the biggest reason is because of the "new" clear bras, such as 3M or Expel that many put on their cars for protection. These clear bras do not detract from the "look" of the vehicles, they protect against track rubber that is thrown up and they are fairly easy to clean (i.e. Mother's R3, turtle bug and tar removers, etc.). As for protection of the radiators, there are items such as Zunnsport mesh grille protectors that are available, or depending on your vehicle Rennline, in VT, makes quality products. GL.

You call her 'your baby' yet you run her **** off and she gets hit by rocks and flying debris. I bet your baby loves her dad for that. We tend to 'mother' ours rather than smother them lol. Hey it's your car.

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good point, but once the rock chips are there, the 3M bra doesn't make sense.

I used the bra many times, problem is that it is very poorly engineered and it is not snugg enough aroudn the headlights, and the attach in the wheel well tend to get loose. It works but it is not very tight and I got flagged twice and had to get out to fix it back.

now that I ahve the gt3 bumper I can probably sell you mine if you want to go that route ... it is track tested

The other option is a temporary clear film that sticks like saran wrap. I've used it on my car but eventually got tired of putting it on and removing it so now I just let the car get hit by the debris. I forget the brand but if interested I can look at the box in my garage and let you know what it is. It looks awful when installed but it does work. philooo - How long were you able to stay in front of the Viper and GT3s after that photo?

@Hurdigurdiman; Really? Why the need to sling mud??? The thread was a simple request for information about protection for the front of the car, given the OP's desired use. I do have track experience and sought to provide him a bit of insight, based upon specific operational environmental insight. And, based upon my observances and track experience, I have found that with the exception of track rubber, the tracks that I have visited/run on are cleaner than the streets. There are no rocks, sometimes sand and lawn, if there is an "off-track" excursion. Remember, please, that our cars are were engineered and designed to be driven, as in a track environment, not "molly coddled".........however, to each his own.....I know plenty of owners who would never take their cars to the track....yet they are perfectly happy to drive them back and forth, in traffic, to work, the gym, the store, etc., "mothering them" because that is what makes them happy and gives them enjoyment....fine for them, I pass no judgment............ to the CJWessing, yes, a valid point was made, above, the only way that clear bras are worth the investment is if you start with a clean slate. The clear materials will not enhance the look if the front end, a-pillars, mirrors, hood, etc., are already marred with stone chips, etc. I hope that this helps.

I thought we were talking about something else.

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www.buyroadwrap.com

We are fooling around in the lab with a sister product from General Chemical to this temporary peelable film: http://www.strippablecoating.com/Aut...king_film.aspx

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I've done track days with guys that were using this type of paint protection and it seems like the best approach. I looked, but could not find it; thanks for posting.

painter's tape or large sheets of cheap clear bra (from ebay)

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That's it! Like I said it looks stupid but it does protect.