Trackday survival kit

[jitsukadave]

What do you guys take with you for a track day?

I take:
Engine oil (250ml)
Gearbox oil (250ml)
Clutch/power streering fluid (100l)
Water (for me and the car) (3l)
Some spanners & screwdrivers
Car jack
Spare wheels & rubber
RAC card
Mobile

Is this overkill? I'm stating to think I need a support car with all that!

>> Edited by jitsukadave on Wednesday 14th December 13:41

[mmm-five]

Fan belt
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Insurance
Helmet
Long sleeved shirt/pullover
Flat/smooth-bottomed shoes for smooth pedal transitions
Brake pads

[jeremyc]

I would have thought that as a minimum you ought to add foot pump and tyre gauge.

[Glenn McMenamin]

jitsukadave said:

What do you guys take with you for a track day? I take: Engine oil (250ml) Gearbox oil (250ml) Clutch/power streering fluid (100l) Water (for me and the car) (3l) Some spanners & screwdrivers Car jack Spare wheels & rubber RAC card Mobile Is this overkill? I'm thinking I'm stating to think I need a support car with all that!

Jesus !!!

i must be underprepared.....

Driving licence
Helmet
Fuel card
Spare pants


G.

[stringer_m]

The only obvious omission from all your lists is a car...that surely has to be the most useful thing :-)

[lali]

I take a rucksack which is commonly refered to as the "kidnapp kit" as it contains lots of zip ties and duck-tape!!

..as well as the boot containing "all of the above"

[pistol pete]

Hmmm.....

Towcar
Trailer
Track car
Tool box
Spares box
Trolley jack
Axle Stands
Wet tyres (assuming dry's are on)
Petrol (Jerrycan)
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
Food
Water
Helmet
MOT

Overkill?

>> Edited by pistol pete on Wednesday 14th December 13:12

[fergus]

pistol pete said:

Hmmm..... Towcar Trailer Track car Tool box Spares box Trolley jack Axle Stands Wet tyres (assuming dry's are on) Petrol (Jerrycan) Engine Oil Brake Fluid Food Water Helmet MOT Overkill?

spare engine
gearbox
kitchen sink

[jitsukadave]

Insurance? I've tried getting it a couple of times - seems too expensive for what you get covered.

I guess I'm not that bad really then... I must try harder!

[DustyC]

I also take a big lockable box with a bike lock so I can lock everything up to the nearest lampost etc whilst Im out on track.

If sprint racing add collapsible chairs (long wait between races).
Also take a gazebo if in a group of friends for car prep if it rains or just sitting out of the sun.

Also take a camera as there is usual some unusual cars around!

[Alex]

I used to take a boot-load of spares and tools, but now I just take:

Foot-pump
Oil
Spare set of brake-pads and minimum tools required to fit

[agent006]

I'm all too aware of the whole "all the gear, no idea" thing, so i take:

Car
Wallet (containing £10 note for helmet hire)
Sparco gloves

Most of the other stuff can be blagged from fellow trackists if in desperate need. there's usaually a petrol station within striking distance of most places if you need an air line. I might have some oil on me, but i've given up taking it now as i've never needed any before so i figure any future loss of oil is likely to be fairly large scale.

However, if i ever get to the point when i cease to drive like a terrified pensioner, then i will buy a towcar and take everything i can think of.

[iguana]

Well for me its quite a lot of stuff!

Engine oil
Brake fluid
Water (me & the car)
Socket sets
Spanners set
Tool box full of stuff
AA card
Mobile
Spares & odds & sods box
Trolley jack
Axle stand x 1
Wet tyres x 4 (just skinnyer road tyres with lost of tread & dont always take them)
Slicks x4 (afternoon)
Worn road tyres x 4 (morning- normally on car)
Petrol- optimax (Jerrycan 25L)
Driving licence- inc paper bit
Helmet (its my bike lid so detach visor before track day- but take it with if jeremy C or another Catherham chum is is there!
Glasses that fit in bike helmet
Driving Gloves
Working on car gloves
Overalls
Long sleeved shirt/pullover
Brake pads
Torque wrench
Foot pump
Tyre pressure gauge

+ a few more bits im sure ive forgotten


>> Edited by iguana on Wednesday 14th December 20:04

[DustyC]

hair gel
medallion
chest wig

[jitsukadave]

Hmm, maybe I'll risk it in the new year and just take the car, wallet, mobile & house keys! ... (and space-saver spare & jack) ... (and the tools to change the wheel) ... (I should probably take some water to drink too) ... (and a petrol can could be useful) ...

[jim..c]

I try to take a bloke who actually knows how to fix the thing... and then buy him lunch