Tips & Tricks / How to's

Race Checklist
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2001
From: Jason

If you're new to racing like I am, you forget a lot of stuff that you need or would really like to have, at home. I have compiled a list of things that you need for a weekend at the races. The list is set up in categories, use what you need and discard what you don't and remember this is my list that I have compiled your needs might be different.

Jason
Team JesusClip
CMRA #930

Pit Items

  • Carpet
  • Awning or tarp (to make shade)
  • Chairs
  • Radio
  • Pit bike (scooter, bike, mini bike what ever you have)

Tools

  • Service manual
  • Sockets
  • Safety wire pliers
  • Safety wire
  • Wrenches
  • Sockets
  • Pliers
  • Torch
  • Allen wrenches
  • Front and rear stands
  • Jack stands
  • Screw drivers
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • Knife
  • Scissors
  • Compressor
  • Generator
  • Small flash light
  • Permanent marker (I like medium sharpies)
  • A small sheet of ply wood 2'x4' (just in case you are pitted in the grass)

Parts

  • Exhaust hangers
  • Nuts &bolts
  • Zip ties
  • Tape (racer tape)
  • Bars (replacement for clip-ons)
  • Pegs
  • Clutch lever
  • Brake lever
  • Tires

Race recording info

  • 2 Note books (1 for dialing in your bike 1 for lap times)
  • Stop watch
  • A couple of pens (they do get lost)
  • Clip board
  • Large dry erase board (so someone can write your lap times and other info
  • while your on track)
  • Dry erase markers (they get lost too)
  • Binoculars

Apparel

  • Suit (1 piece or 2 piece that zip together)
  • Boots
  • Jacket
  • Gloves
  • Helmet (spare if you have)
  • Jeans
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Socks
  • Sandals
  • Sneakers
  • Hat
  • Rain gear
  • Umbrella

Food/drink

  • Snacks
  • High carb bar (power bar)
  • Water
  • Gatorade (mixed 50/50 with water)

Cooking stuff

  • Stove
  • Fuel
  • Pots
  • Small BBQ
  • Small cutting board
  • Knife
  • Tongs or spatula

Sleeping stuff

  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillows
  • Blankets
  • Flash lights
  • Toilet Paper

Misc.

  • Wallet
  • License (driversand racers)
  • Directions
  • Rule book
  • Band aids
  • Knee braces
  • Ice packs
  • Advil
  • Allergy pills (non-drowsy)
  • Sun block
  • Ear plugs
  • Money
  • Spare keys (auto and bike)
  • binoculars