what to bring for a track day?
06-02-2018, 08:43 PM
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i love this forum!!
you guys are so cool.
Im going to the June 23-24 event at willow. The tips for prepping are great. Awesome idea about the storage bins.
Im so used to bikes where you have an attached support vehicle carrying all the goodies. But in a 997 not so much space.
I think Ive narrowed it down to the following:
metric tool kit wrenches and sockets
motion pro tire gauge
small cooler or medium if I can fit one
chair
arai helmet
hat
mechanix gloves
motor oil
long sleeve cotton shirt
bicycle pump
painters tape for numbering and to cover up the head and tail lights
Razor scooter
i think that covers it?
am I missing anything?
thanks all
mike
mike
997 typically has a compressor in the frunk.... under the carpet.
06-02-2018, 09:43 PM
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06-03-2018, 03:16 AM
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Here's my checklist. It mostly fits in a long milk crate that fits well in the frunk
Autocross / track checklist
Autocross / track checklist
- Entry/tech forms & track maps
- Helmet/balaclava/gloves
- Inflator
- Pressure gauge
- Numbers
- QD+MF towel
- Blue tape
- water bottle
- leather gloves
- sunscreen
- hat + sunglasses
- baby wipes
- trash bag
- windshield mount
- GPS Accessory & OBD2 transmitter
- fast pass
- Clear off data on phone
- Review Harrys Lap Timer procedures
- Motion sickness meds
- Racing suit & shoes
- HANS
- pyrometer
- Windshield washer
- wheel chock
- oil/brake fluid
- tools incl breaker bar, socket+ext,
- funnel
- Fire extinguisher
- Headlamp
- Chair
- Tarp if rain chance
06-03-2018, 11:41 AM
#20
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Great list thank you.
Now i have to go see the wizard for courage.
i just want to learn about the car technique and will probably be the moveable chicane.
Sorry if I slow you down.
Thanks for the help
mike
Now i have to go see the wizard for courage.
i just want to learn about the car technique and will probably be the moveable chicane.
Sorry if I slow you down.
Thanks for the help
mike
06-03-2018, 02:46 PM
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IMO...a streetcar should not need anything more than gas, 1 qt of oil just in case, a torque wrench for wheels, and a tire gauge. The driver needs protection, a chair, and water in an ice chest with food. At WSIR there is no good food. When I drive I eat light anyway like 1/2 of what I would normally eat. In the town 6 miles away there is taco bell, subway, jack in the box and a tom's burger. On the other side of the freeway is foster's freeze. Keep going around the train tracks in Rosamond and there is the best Tire shop I have ever used. They even know how to properly deal with porsche centerlocks! They look like budget with a nice store but no lifts. They use floor jacks to do the job right out in front where you park. But they are the fastest most efficient nicest guys and care about your car. They love racers from the track. I even stop for tires on my way to mammoth when I need new rubber. Around there is the Wayside cafe. Some say it is good. I tried to eat there and the service sucked so bad I left. Oh well....it was busy maybe it is that good?
https://www.tirestoreav.com/
https://www.tirestoreav.com/
06-03-2018, 06:10 PM
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Bring food...
for or some reason, the last couple times I went to the track the food courts on track were closed...
bring a a cooler with food, snacks,and lots of water...
for or some reason, the last couple times I went to the track the food courts on track were closed...
bring a a cooler with food, snacks,and lots of water...
06-16-2018, 11:31 PM
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Thank you guys so much, I think Ive got everything.
I just need talent, but hopefully my instructor will lend me some.
Thanks again for the help
mike
06-17-2018, 11:46 AM
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Gin and tonic, stating the obvious.
There are some really cool foldable crates (Clevermade?) sold at Costco and other places that are great to have around if you can fit one in the trunk - fits collapsed in the 996 I know.
Lays flat and pops up to offer a lot of storage for the bits and pieces you may want to keep in one place in the paddock.
Have fun!
Cheers
Matt
There are some really cool foldable crates (Clevermade?) sold at Costco and other places that are great to have around if you can fit one in the trunk - fits collapsed in the 996 I know.
Lays flat and pops up to offer a lot of storage for the bits and pieces you may want to keep in one place in the paddock.
Have fun!
Cheers
Matt
06-21-2018, 10:53 PM
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I didn't read the entire thread and there surely are many great suggestions.
Another question is What NOT to bring to the track?
....Your ego. Best left at home.
Enjoy!
Another question is What NOT to bring to the track?
....Your ego. Best left at home.
Enjoy!
06-26-2018, 10:04 PM
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All great lists. But I would include some extra cash, fresh shirt to ride home in and an extra hat in addition to stuff on one of the lists.
06-27-2018, 03:02 PM
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