Checklist

Recommended Items for Track Day

These are items that I bring along and/or have seen recommended. (And no, I don't bring all this stuff.)

• Paperwork / Tech sheet
• Entry form / directions to the track (including phone numbers)
• AAA card (or any other towing company)
• Local dealer, repair and tire shop info
• Wallet & cash
• Track gear (helmet, neck brace, racing suit, shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Shop manual for your car
• Tools (torque wrench, side cutters, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Duct tape (as useful as you think)
• Painter's tape (for covering lights and other breakables)
• Zip-ties (multiple sizes)
• Jack (& stands)
• Bungee cords / rope
• Cardboard (or something else to lie on)
• Gloves (disposable)
• Scissors
• Fuses
• Jumper cables
• Tire gauge
• Compressor (or tire-pump)
• Infrared pyrometer
• Paper / shop towels / rags
• Zip-lock bags
• Windex (or your favorite window cleaner)
• Fluids
• Oil (extra quart or three and possibly a funnel)
• Brake fluid
• Coolant
• Snacks (and possibly lunch)
• Water (at least a six pack)
• Wheel chocks (brick or piece of wood works too)
• Vehicle ramps
• Layers of clothing (usually cold in the morning, hot in the afternoons)
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick (w/sunscreen)
• First aid kit
• Ear plugs (how loud is your car?)
• Folding chair
• Tent / awning / canopy (you may make a lot of friends with this one)
• Raincoat / umbrella (should rain be in the forecast)
• Camera (in-car, point & shoot, etc.)
• Reading material (books / magazines)
• Cordless drop light
• Cell phone (& charger)
• Pens/markers
• Notepad
• Clipboard
• Razor scooter / bike (some paddocks are pretty large)