Track Checklists
I ALWAYS forget to take stuff to the track. I also ALWAYS end up running
with my head cut off the day before a track event trying to get everything ready to go.
This checklist is an effort to get somewhat organized
| Three weeks before event, make sure you got your race tires | |
| Two weeks before event, inspect brake pads have at least 50% of pad left.
Order extra pads just in case. |
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| Two weeks before event, get driving suit cleaned | |
| Four days before event, run through checklist, make sure you got everything | |
| Three days before event, start picking out some CDs for the drive up | |
| Two days before event, take off engine cover(less weight, easier to work on engine) | |
| Two days before event, start charging batteries for radios + video camera, etc. | |
| Two days before event, put all stuff from checklist below in a big pile | |
| One day before event, wash car, get gas, get food/snacks/water. Relax. Go to sleep early |
Below is master checklist. M = Mandatory, O = Optional.
BRAKES |
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Brake Bleeder lines |
M |
Need hose to bleed brakes |
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Brake fluid |
M |
You might have to bleed brakes |
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Extra Brake lines |
O |
Don't let a broken line ruin your day |
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Extra Brake rotor(s) |
O |
Those Drilled Rotors crack! |
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Extra Brake pads |
M |
ALWAYS have a set of extra pads. |
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RACE CLOTHES/HELMET/GLOVES |
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Driving Suit |
O |
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Extra helmet visors |
O |
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Driving gloves |
M |
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Hat |
M |
Keep sun off your face |
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Helmet |
M |
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Neck Brace |
O |
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Racing shoes |
O |
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Sunglasses |
M |
Two pairs, you will probably lose one |
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CAMERAS |
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35 mm camera |
M |
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Digital camera |
O |
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Extra film |
M |
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Video Camera |
O |
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Video camera batteries |
O |
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Video camera blank tapes |
O |
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Video camera cables for TV hookup |
O |
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Video camera recharger |
O |
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STUFF FOR ENDURO RACES |
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Fire Extinguisher - external |
M |
BC20 fire extinguisher for fueling |
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Funnel for gas |
M |
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Gas Cans |
M |
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Grounding Strap |
M |
To ground gas can to prevent spark |
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Message board + dry erase markers |
M |
For pit to signal to driver |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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Bungee cords |
O |
Stuff always has to be tied down |
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Clipboard |
M |
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| Alarm Clock | M | ||
Duct tape |
M |
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Engine Oil |
M |
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Extra radiator hose |
O |
Incase you blow out radiator hose |
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EZ-UP Canopy |
O |
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Fire Extinguisher - inside car |
M |
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Folding chair |
M |
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Grease |
M |
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Hand Soap |
M |
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Ice chest |
O |
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Map/directions/phone number of hotel |
M |
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Map/directions/phone number of track |
M |
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Padlocks + steel cables |
O |
Lock up rims/extra tires |
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Paper Towels |
M |
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Rags |
M |
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Run Flat aerosol cans |
M |
In case of flat tire on highway |
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Sun Screen |
M |
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Tech form |
O |
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Tie Wraps |
M |
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Trash bags - 13 gallon and 39 gallon |
M |
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Wheel studs |
M |
You might break a stud changing tires |
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Windex |
M |
To clean windshield |
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Ziplock bags |
M |
Put sun screen, oil, hand soap in bags |
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Extra Car Battery |
O |
Extra battery, get one of them small ones |
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Window net |
O |
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| Television | O | ||
| Ghetto Blaster | |||
| Plastic Chairs and Plastic Table | |||
| Car Covers | |||
RADIOS |
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Radios |
M |
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Earplugs for radio |
O |
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extra radio batteries |
M |
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Radio clips for securing radio wire in car |
O |
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Radio holder for securing radio in car |
O |
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Radio Chargers |
O |
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Radio Headset |
O |
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Radio Push to Talk Switch |
O |
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SUPERCHARGER stuff |
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Allen wrenches(supercharger has SAE bolts) |
M |
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Extra idler pulley |
M |
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| Funnel for Supercharger oil | M |
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Supercharger belt diagram |
M |
This is REALLY hard to figure out |
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Supercharger belts |
M |
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TIMING STUFF |
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Extra batteries (9 Volt, AA, D) |
O |
Transmitters, receivers, flashlights, etc |
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Hot Lap Cables |
O |
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Hot Lap Displays |
O |
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Hot Lap Receivers |
O |
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Hot Lap Transmitters |
O |
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RJ11 crimp on connectors |
O |
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Stopwatch |
M |
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Tripod |
O |
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TIRES |
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Race tires |
O |
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Tire mini pump |
O |
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Tire pressure gauge |
M |
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Tire pyrometer |
O |
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TOOLS |
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Tools(sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc) |
M |
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Electrical kit (crimps, soldier, connectors, etc) |
O |
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Extension cords + trouble light |
O |
Incase you have to work on car at night |
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Flashlight |
M |
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Funnel for oil |
M |
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Gloves – disposable |
M |
Bring a bunch |
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Heavy mallet |
O |
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Hose Clamps(various sizes) |
M |
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Jack |
O |
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Jack stands |
O |
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Jumper Cables |
M |
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Punch |
O |
To help replace wheel stud |
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Service manual |
M |
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Torque wrench |
M |
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Trouble Light |
O |