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Originally Posted by VictorH
I've seen guys bring their own mechanics (as well as a whole shop in a semi), but mostly that's unnecessary (this particular guy blew his radiator hose at the track and had it fixed well before the next session).
I've whittled it down to a few bare essentials.
1) Tire pressure gauge (don't bring pump or air anymore since you can find it most everywhere)
2) Torque wrench (really this is a necessary safety issue to check your lugs)
3) House front door foot wiper for all those places with sandy paddocks (Road America is nice, it's all grass).
4) Roll of paper towels and window cleaner
Not essential but a map of the track is nice.
Things to think about:
1) Spare brake pads and tools to change out if you're getting low
2) Fluids including oil, radiator fluid and brake fluid, again depending on your car and circumstances
3) Small floor jack is nice, but still heavy and a nuisance if you really don't need it.
4) I've brought spare plugs when I had a race engine, spare belts and tools to check stuff that gets out of adjustment but again not needed for modern engines.
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May I add a few items.
1. Pair of mechanics gloves.
2. Few small towels in addition to the paper towels
3. I do bring a air pump.
4. I really like a star wrench, makes it easy to get wheels on and off.