Race day checklist Question

[Sobottka]

shower towels and shampoo/ :soap! a shower towel is priceless if you forget one and dont forget quarters for the pay showers 

[njracer]

And if you have an enclosed trailer (I only have a 7x14) that you plan to sleep in, a nice AC unit mounted on top is a dream come true on a hot summer day.  Also, a microwave and coffee maker makes life a bit better while camping at the track.

njracer

[backMARKr]

Apparently, a battery charger. I bring mine every weekend, as I had Reg/Recitifier death  my first race weekend and now I am paranoid  !

Ironically, I have loaned it to someone in need EVERY WEEKEND since!!!!

Hope this helps..

MAS

[cbr600_mj]

Thanks to all for all the suggestions!

Mike

[spyderchick]

Organize.

Wets box: anything that is, well...wet. Oil, brake fluid, brake clean, carb cleaner, lithium grease, chain lube, locktite, (blue and red), etc.

Spares box: clip ons, pegs, rearsets, rear and countershaft sprockets, wind screen, spark plugs, a small box of nuts, bolts and washers.

Tool box: metric wrenches, torque wrench, diagonal side cutters, safety wire tool/safety wire, cordless drill, etc. Flashlight!

Diddy box (In a small plastic tool box): basic first aid kit, (bandaids, gauze, tape, alcohol, small tweezers, small scissors, neosporin, cortisone cream), Tums or Rolaids, Immodium, Ibiprofen or Tylenol or Naproxen, nail clippers, AA batteries, toothbrush, toothpast, floss, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc.  You get the idea.

[Jeff]

Above all, don't forget the money...

Cash/Checks/Credit Cards will replace 100% of what's on the list here if you're in a real pinch.

If you're camping, find the nearest truck stop (i.e., flying J in Rockton near blackhawk) and consider showering there (if need be).

[Court Jester]

I invested in one of those hanging water bags and a curtan for a shower. the rod hooks right onto the side of the trailer. it'll get good and warm hanging in the sun throughout the day. it's a little odd looking at everyone in the pits over the top of the shower but it works like a charm. no lines, no quarters, warm water. 
just try to park with the trailer in the grass so all your water isn't running into someone elses pit area.

[123user]

The amount of crap you haul around with you is contingent on a couple of factors.  How far are you going to race? What classes are you racing?  Typically, the further you have to drive, the more angry you are if you don't have something to make a wrecked/broke bike run.  Figure on bringing 1 toolbox for every 300 miles you drive.

Race class is important because some bikes prefer more maintenence.  A lot of club racers running a SS 600 could probably get away with safety wire, pliers, gas can, and a rear stand.

If your running an ultra light without a starting or charging system plan on bringing everything you own... including your spare motorcycle.

If your one of those fools who decides to build a singles bike (especially a two stroke one)...  well most people can't afford enough tools to make one of those run right!

[tstruyk]

the good news is, once you've covered your "needs", things you absolutely cannot get by with out... the rest can usually be bought (trackside support like LMS) or borrowed from your neighbor.  If you are EVER in need of a part to get you running dont hesitate to talk to an official and get them to page the part you need and where your located.  More than often, someone has what you need and is willing to loan it out.

My final checklist that I do is Bike, Key, Helmet, Leatheres, Boots, Gloves, wallet... at least I can race!

[r1owner]

Don't forget the keys to the trailer! 

My wife goes nuts on me, cause I am constantly checking on location of the keys.

[Hollywood]

I didn't see anybody else post this up, sorry if they did and I overlooked it.

Bring your FRIENDS AND FAMILY. If they like it, it just helps our sport even more. And don't forget one of the most important beginner "bring a longs"- an-as-knowledgable-as-possible well mannered PIT BITCH! I have a partner who is a pit stud of the 33rd degree, and we have everything I could ever imagine because of him.

until he crashes, in which case everything falls apart. 

[spyderchick]

Figure on bringing 1 toolbox for every 300 miles you drive.

How many tool boxes is that for Minneapolis to Daytona?