Guide: Pre-track checks

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PRE-TRACK CHECKS

If you plan to take your car on track, be it a dedicated track car, weekend car or your fun daily, its worthwhile considering doing some checks before you leave home and taking a few bits with you.

After all, how often on the roads do you test your tyres/brakes/engine to its limit?

CHECKS

• Tyres - tread depth/pressure/balancing/alignment
  
• Fluids - oil/coolant/brake fluid etc
  
• Brakes - pedal feel, travel, pad thickness etc
  
• Wheel bolt torques
  
• Suspension joints check
  
• Lights - working order, no broken lenses
  
• Windscreen - clean inside/out, wipers good
  
• Torque check subframe/axle/suspension joints
  
• check Engine bay - mounts/leaks/worn pipes/lose wires etc
  
• FUEL!
  
• Consider track insurance
  

THINGS TO TAKE

• basic tool kit, don't forget a torch wrench and pressure gauge
  
• trolley jack
  
• cable ties
  
• duct tape or similar
  
• spare fuses/wire/crimps
  
• Track wheels/tyres (if required/own!)
  
• helmet, tinted visor/sunglasses too
  
• money
  
• tickets - be annoying to leave them at home right!
  
• driving licence
  
• breakdown recovery info/insurance info
  
• spare fluids, water/oil etc
  
• Water for you
  
• Snickers bar or similar for snack
  
• foot pump
  
• long sleeve top/trousers or overalls/race gear
  
• appropriate footwear...sandles/wellies are not best for car control!...I bought boxing boots for £16, do the job perfectly!
  

hopefully those check lists will help make your track day go a little smoother!