Do any of you guys have a "to do" list of things to check after track days?

I am changing my oil and tires, but what are you guys looking for as far as other items to check (bolts / couplers/ etc).

My car has a turbo kit, so I know i need to check on all the couplers.

Any help is appreciated.


Jason

 

check plugs, ALL fluids (oil, tranny fluid, differential fluid, brake and clutch reservoirs, coolant...heck...even check your wiper fluids! lol), tires AND wheel condition, alignment, all the couplers on your charge piping, and i would even listen closely for exhaust leaks as the constantly high egt's may gok a gasket or over expand a flange/bolt...oh, don't forget brake pads, they tend to get VERY chewed up after a track day...

 

^Think he basically covered it.

 

I trailer my car to drift events - at the even i load up the car usually with the last set of ripped up tires so when i get home i unload the car and then usually put it in the garage on 4 jack stands.

From there, one day after work ill be cleaning the car, putting up tools, swapping wheels/tires to a good set and doing pretty much everything 6speed wonder posted.

I'm big on changing the oil before and after an event.........i usually make my next trip to be a short trip from the house, listening for anything unusual.

-J

 

When my next event is. (lol)

 

here's a good list that we send out to new registrants. A lot of these items arfe optional o don't apply but this a good overall checklist.

Getting there and getting in
Registration materials
Maps / Driving directions
Hotel Reservations
Cell phone
Helmet
GPS

Clothing & Personal
JacketS
nacks
Cap
Water / drinks
Sunglasses
Cooler
Suntan lotion
Cash, Credit Cards, License
Lawnchair
Pens and Notebook
First Aid Kit / bandages
Towels
Camera, film
Blank checks
Umbrella
Rain suit
Lock and cable
Extra shoes (if raining)

Supplies and Disposables
Garbage bags
Duct tape
Brake Fluid
Anti-Seize, Locktite, WD-40
Motor Oil
Towels
Window Cleaner
Work gloves, latex gloves
Paper Towels
Bungee cords
Tie Wraps
Fire extinguisher
Headlight tape
Transmission fluid

Tools
Flashlight
Funnel
Sockets, ratchet, extensions
Fluke Multimeter
Test wires / leads
Tire Pressure Gauge
Shock adjusting ****
Tarps
Floor Jack
Torque Wrench
Old Blanket
Breaker Bar + appropriate sized lug sockets socket
Wheel Chocks
Knife
12 Volt Air Pump

Parts
Race Tires (if you have them)
Spare Nuts and Bolts
Spare Lug Bolts
Repair Manual
Electrical Connectors and Tape


Track Event list and optional
Registration materials
Technical Inspection Forms
Helmet Release
Spare Brake Pads
Spare Rotors
Extra Brake Fluid, 1 or 2 Liters
Brake Cleaner
Brake bleed hose and wrench (7 mm)
Spare Brake lines
Jackstands
Long pants
Long-sleeve shirt
Battery Operated Drill
Drill Bits
C Clamps
Jumper Cables

Before your first session of the day you should do the following things at a minimum:
a.Check your seat belts, especially at attachment points
b.Check clutch fluid
c.Clean windshield
d.Check tire pressures
e.Remove all loose articles from the car
f.Remove the spare
g.Remove all floor mats
h.Empty all ash trays


Before each run, you should do the following things at a minimum:
a.Check the torque of the lug nuts
b.Check tires for wear and possible inflation pressure adjustment
c.Check brake fluid
d.Check oil fluid
e.Check coolant level (in the over flow container, never remove a radiator cap on a hot motor)
f.Check gas level. You'd be surprised how many sessions are cut short because of any empty tank.
g.Check brake pads and rotors.

 

Thanks guys for replies and the sticky

 

I still have about 10 more subjects to add to the sticky.

 

I just pit next to Marty or Morris, so I can borrow all of the stuff I forget.

 

lol....

Speaking if which, we need to get together soon. What events are you looking at for the next 2 months. I have to get more seat time in the new car before qualifying in it in Nov.

 

The RTA season is in full swing, so keeping very busy with that. I will be at CMP this Friday for practice. Roebling Road is on the schedule for the following weekend. And I think Roebling again in Sept.

 

Everyone else does, so you might as well too! But, the people are half the fun of track events.

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