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Jan 22, 2005 21:01

track checklist for meee! ITR expo5 is a go :) www.itrca.com



.............. LIST ................

Tools/ maintenance

( ) Jack & jack stands

( ) tire pressure gauge

( ) Air compressor/ air tanks

( ) torque wrench

( ) metric socket set with ratchets

( ) set of screwdrivers Phillips and standard

( ) set of metric wrenches

( ) Brake bleeding gear

( ) Duct tape / zip ties

( ) Haynes / service manual

Extras / Fluids

( ) extra oil (5w30) & brake fluid (dot3)

( ) Full fuel can

( ) Spare tires, one or several

( ) Wet ones! (great for a quick hand cleaner after changing wheels, brake pads)

( ) several rags to wipe up spills

( ) Window cleaner and paper towels

( ) extra brake pads depending on current set of track pads

( ) extra front rotors just in case.

Misc

( ) A folding lawn chair.

( ) food and lots of water

( ) Spending cash

( ) camera, both video & picture W/ extra memory, batteries, & charger, car a/c adapter

( ) Clothing - Cotton is best. Cotton long-sleeved shirt or jacket is better than any synthetic (fire)

( ) Shorts, T-shirts etc. for non-driving sessions

( ) Driving shoes

( ) Racing gloves

( ) Helmet

( ) Balaclava

( ) Earplugs

( ) Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, bug spray

( ) Pens and pad for notes / driver logbook

( ) Aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen -- you can get a headache and you can't take anything else at the track.

( ) Membership cards, credit cards, cash, license

( ) Cooler (with non-alcoholic beverages)

( ) Awning / tent thingy

( ) Tarp x2

( ) Lap timer

( ) Car numbers

While at the track:

Apply sunscreen liberally.
Drink 16-32 ounces of cool fluids each hour, even if you're not thirsty; thirst is NOT an accurate indication of dehydration.
Watch for these signs of heat exhaustion, and pull off the track and let someone know if you feel them: dizziness
headache
heavy sweating
muscle cramps
nausea
weakness

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