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Race Checklists

Engine Start

  • Battery Master – on
  • Fire System – armed
  • Fuel Pumps – on, check pressure
  • Ignition – on
  • Oil Accumulator – open, check pressure
  • Starter – engage
  • Gauges – check
  • Radiator fan – as neccesary

Engine Shutdown

  • Oil Accumulator – close
  • Fuel pumps – off
  • Ignition – off
  • Radiator fan – off
  • Fire System – disarm
  • Battery Master – off

Before each session

  • Check tire pressures
  • Torque lugnuts
  • Check fuel level
  • Check for fluid leaks
  • Check battery charge

Before each weekend

  • Check all fluids
  • Check brake pads
  • Inspect sparkplugs and wires
  • Adjust valve clearances
  • Compression check, leak down check
  • Drain catch bottles
  • Charge batteries
  • Check fire bottle pressure
  • Lube chassis

Take to track – car

  • Tool box
  • Torque wrench
  • Air pressure gauge
  • Tire temp gauge
  • Drill and bits
  • Spares box
  • Fluids box
  • Jack and stands
  • Spare tires/rain tires
  • Air tank/pump
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Battery charger
  • Auxillary battery
  • Gas cans
  • Canopy/chairs
  • Extention cords

Take to track – personal

  • Safety gear and helmet
  • HANS device
  • Notebook and logbooks
  • Registration paperwork
  • Food and water
  • Easy-Up and Coolers
  • Pit bike
  • Stopwatch and clipboard

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