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Old 01-31-2013, 06:52 AM
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Default master list of stuff to bring to a race weekend?

I know ive seen people ask this before but im not sure how to search it. Ive got a list ive made over the past but always forget something, then I never think to update my list. Does anyone have one they use that they could give me?
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At my level of HPDE I drive my car to the track and take minimal tools and equipment. Here's my list:

Ear plugs
Helmet
Skull cap
Torque wrench
Motor oil, 2 qts.
Air pressure gauge
Small tool box with sockets, wrenches, etc.
Hammer
Pop-up
Duct tape
Folding chair
Tarp
Cooler
Water
Snacks
Paper towels
Cloth towels, large and small
Soap
Deodorant
Glass Cleaner
Sunscreen
Ball cap
Shoes
Change of clothes
Sunglasses
Reading glasses
Spare Key
TP
Video camera
Old 01-31-2013, 08:21 AM
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your list will depend on the room you have. Car only, car pulling tire trailer, truck and trailer, truck and enclosed trailer?

Make friends at the track it will expand you supply base.

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Old 01-31-2013, 08:41 AM
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I've got some checklists in Excel. I'll update mine with any missing items from "jcsperson" and will send it to you.

Jim
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Enclosed trailer and pretty much everything I have in my regular garage.
Old 01-31-2013, 09:23 AM
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My list:


Track List

Tech form
Helmet
Hans
Shoes
Suit
Headset
Camera
Battery & phone chargers
Car charger for phone
Micro fiber towels
Paper towels
Cooler
Tires
More tires
Spare pads
Spare rotors
Extra oil
Brake fluid
Bleed bottle
Turkey baster
Jacking puck
Jack
Jack stands
Rhino ramps
Spare tire for trailer
Fuel cans
Air tank
Impact gun
Torque wrench
Measuring tapes
Wrenches for setting toe
Spare eccentric bolts
Extra camber blocks
Digital protractor
2 foot level
Toe plates
Spare lug nuts
Chairs
Tent
Extra battery
Tool box
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Here is what I have from my list that I did not see on others:

List of computer codes
Windshield cleaner
Serpentine belt
Various hoses
Mechanix gloves - odds are engine will not be cool when working on it
Sunscreen
All the tools I use for getting my car ready goes in my tool bag

Send me your email and I will send you my pdf or word file I use to check these off if you want.
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Big C clamp to compress calipers during pad swaps.
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Hmmmnnnn....

Looks like I need to update my list. Good thread.
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Gloves: in addition to mechanics, rubber and driving....probably stuffed in your helmet but...

Tire pen.

Pyrometer.

Spare hub.
Old 02-03-2013, 11:31 AM
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air compressor + batt + charger,aspirin,belts,box/open end wrenches,brake bleeder bottle,brake cleaner,brake fluid,brake pads,bungie cords,camera,c-clamp for brakes,cell phone charger,chairs,complete socket set,cooler,duct tape,eye drops,fender covers,fire ext.,first aid kit,fix a flat,food,funnel,fuses,gas,gloves (mechanix and driving),hat,helmet,hose clamp assortment,impact gun,jack,jacking pucks/blocks,keys,lug wrench,mechanics wire,oil,pliers/wirecutters/crimpers,power steering fluid,printout-computer codes,printout-torque specs,rags,rain-x,reg / ins card,rotors,simple green,small volt meter,spare wheel nuts,speed shine,sunscreen,tech spec.pdf/window tint/other event paperwork,tarp,tent,tire gauge,tool box,torque wrench,tray for fluids,water,wax,white shoe polish,white tape,windex,wood planks for jack and stands,wrist watch

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