Track Day Packing List

dmw16 · 04-13-2013, 08:29 AM

I am trying to put together a packing list for my first track weekend. Anything I'm missing...

Track day items

Tools:
Wrenches -all
Sockets - 9-19mm 3/8 & 1/2
Ratchets
Breaker bar
Large torque wrench
Screw drivers
Pad retractor
Clamp
Channel locks
Flash light
Torx
Pressure gauge
Paper towels
Work rags

Gear:
Helmet
Tinted visor

Fluids:
Oil
Brake fluid
Coolant
Water (for drinking)
Invisible glass

Misc:
Tarp
Bins for fluids
Spare brake pads
Work gloves
Nitrile gloves

1MOREMOD · 04-13-2013, 08:42 AM

jack
jack stands
chair
lunch
work book for notes
pen
foot towel for rain
go pro or similar
solo or similar
wire ties
gorilla tape
grease pen for marking tires

dmw16 · 04-13-2013, 08:55 AM

Thanks. I knew I was forgetting stuff.

If I need a jack I'll need to bum one. My jack is one of the long reach AC hydraulic ones and it isn't really portable.

1MOREMOD · 04-13-2013, 08:58 AM

also
caliper grease
compressor
spare wheels and tires
tow hook

w00tw00t · 04-13-2013, 08:58 AM

here's mine

leo95se · 04-13-2013, 09:04 AM

mine:

Track Readiness List

Torque Wrench
Socket Set
Metric and SAE Allen wrenches
+ and – screwdrivers
Hammer
Needle Nose Pliers
Normal Pliers
Box Cutter
C-clamps
Race tires
Spacers
Tow Strap
Zip Ties
Rags for power steering and cleanup (2)
Bungee Cords
Spare brake pads
Brake fluid (2)
Castrol TMS 10w60 Oil (2)
Glass Cleaner
Spray Wax
Microfiber Cloths
Towel
Thread Lock
Blue Painters Tape
Duct tape
Tire pressure gauge
Pyrometer
Floor Jack
Mechanics Gloves
Helmet
Gloves
Harnesses
Video Camera w/ accessories
USB Cable
HDMI cable
Phone Charger
Spare t-shirt
Spare long sleeve shirt
Shorts
Hat
Coat & Gloves
Folding chair
Umbrella
Sun Tan Lotion
Driving Shoes
First Aid Kit
Advil
Spare Contact Lenses
Sunglasses
Cooler with sandwiches, snacks and drinks
Paperwork Inspection Form
Track Maps
Medical Form
Any other paperwork needed
Flip flops

1MOREMOD · 04-13-2013, 09:07 AM

list keeps getting longer every time. pretty soon just bring spare car!

dmw16 · 04-13-2013, 09:18 AM

Wow, to hell with this. Good thing my wife is out of town, I'm gonna run out and buy a nice X5 to tow my car and all this stuff I appear to need

But seriously, a few questions:

1. Do I need a tow strap or is the OEM one in the tool kit sufficient?
2. What do you guys use for a compressor? I have the one that came with the flat kit in the trunk, but that isn't exactly great.
3. Where can I buy a grease pen?
4. Do I need a Solo and Go Pro my first time out?

The HACK · 04-13-2013, 09:37 AM

First ever track event? Just bring a car, an open mind, and leave the ego at home.

And plenty of water. You don't need ANY of that junk in the list except helmet.

dmw16 · 04-13-2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The HACK

First ever track event? Just bring a car, an open mind, and leave the ego at home.

And plenty of water. You don't need ANY of that junk in the list except helmet.

Yes, first event.

I don't feel like I should turn up empty handed but I don't want to overdo it.

Certainly no ego.

1MOREMOD · 04-13-2013, 09:48 AM

if its your first time out you really dont need all the stuff listed. you wont be changing pads or much of anything else. checking tire pressures is about it. just go and have fun. your original list will be fine first time out. i didnt bring much of anything besides lunch the first year i went.

The HACK · 04-13-2013, 09:53 AM

What you'll find with this "sport" is a gentlemanly spirit and a willingness to help a fellow participant.

When I first started doing this, I used to pack everything under the sun, and that NEVER seemed to be enough. At just about every event I come to find something else I need. But guess what? Guys I share a paddox with stepped up and helped a noob out.

I pay them back by paying it forward. When someone needs a spare set of brake pads just to get home, I give them my spare street pads. If someone needed to borrow my shock adjuster, feel free as long as you put it back where you found it.

We (my friends and I) got to a point, since for a while we all drove the same cars, split up a list of thing to bring so we're not there packing and unpacking each day for hours before and after the event. If you want to avoid the same fate, I suggest you con some friends into joining you at the track in the future.

arter · 04-13-2013, 10:07 AM

Yeah, park next to one of the guys above

First, time, bring tire pressure gauge and the air compressor in your trunk ( usually sites have air hoses but the spare tire compressor will do in a pinch). You are likely to be spending most of the day letting air out of your tires to keep the hot psi from getting too high.

Bring something to drink and walk around and talk to the other guys.

I have had people borrow my jack, wrenches, oil, spare brake pads, and even borrow tires for 2 days at an event. I think people are pretty cool about sharing...

Richbot · 04-13-2013, 11:13 AM

Less is more

Torque wrench
6" 1/2" drive extension
17mm deep well impact socket
Wheels/tires
Impact gun
Jack
Helmet
Pressure gauge
Pyrometer
Cell phone
Credit card
Cooler
Chair
Sunblock/Poncho
Beer money

What are you going to do at the track with all those wrenches?

meez · 04-13-2013, 03:19 PM

Helmet, yourself, and your fine vehicle. And maybe some cash.

The HACK · 04-14-2013, 12:38 AM

Oh yeah, and cash to tip the instructors.

Estoril Blue · 04-14-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The HACK

Oh yeah, and cash to tip the instructors.

I like the way you think.

gan1hck · 04-14-2013, 05:29 PM

Holy crap....on my first track day, all I brought was my helmet, and I actually almost forgot to bring that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmw16

I am trying to put together a packing list for my first track weekend. Anything I'm missing...

Track day items

Tools:
Wrenches -all
Sockets - 9-19mm 3/8 & 1/2
Ratchets
Breaker bar
Large torque wrench
Screw drivers
Pad retractor
Clamp
Channel locks
Flash light
Torx
Pressure gauge
Paper towels
Work rags

Gear:
Helmet
Tinted visor

Fluids:
Oil
Brake fluid
Coolant
Water (for drinking)
Invisible glass

Misc:
Tarp
Bins for fluids
Spare brake pads
Work gloves
Nitrile gloves

ThunderMoose · 04-14-2013, 06:47 PM

So usually I bring a lot of stuff with my E46 M3, but this weekend the E46 was in the shop so I brought my 911. This car doesn't really allow you to bring much. The main things that I brought for myself were:
Torque Wrench
Pressure Gauge, Air Compressor, and Extension Cord
Oil and Funnel
Ice Chest
Chairs
Helmet, Head Sock, Shoes and Gloves
Painters Tape
Paper Towels and Window Cleaner

Since a bunch of us usually help each other with tires, I also brought my impact wrench and a 17 mm socket along with some nitrile gloves. Didn't use it on my car, but on a couple of the M3s.

If I had an extra set of pads, I would've brought those.

Merked M3 · 04-14-2013, 06:57 PM

Really nice list, you have all of the basics PLUS more. So most likely you don't need to add anything, especially with it being your first time. Definitely NO GoPro or Solo, as it will take your focus off of driving IMO; add it later.

You may want to add:

folding chair to sit on
food, drinks, and snacks to keep energy up
notebook with track map to take notes
lots of layers for weather conditions

And I usually also bring:

chalk for tires
rubber mallet
wheel ramps so I don't have to use the parking break!!!
bicycle & bike rack because it gets tiring walking everywhere

dmw16 · 04-15-2013, 07:13 AM

Thanks for the input everyone.

I think I'm going to scale way back on my original list. From the sound of things I could borrow things in a pinch (but I don't want to be "that guy"), but for a first time out I don't want to overpack (and end up being "that other guy"

).

Porschefile · 04-15-2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The HACK

Oh yeah, and cash to tip the instructors.

Can't forget that one

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dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Track Day Packing List I am trying to put together a packing list for my first track weekend. Anything I'm missing... Track day items Tools: Wrenches -all Sockets - 9-19mm 3/8 & 1/2 Ratchets Breaker bar Large torque wrench Screw drivers Pad retractor Clamp Channel locks Flash light Torx Pressure gauge Paper towels Work rags Gear: Helmet Tinted visor Fluids: Oil Brake fluid Coolant Water (for drinking) Invisible glass Misc: Tarp Bins for fluids Spare brake pads Work gloves Nitrile gloves
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	jack jack stands chair lunch work book for notes pen foot towel for rain go pro or similar solo or similar wire ties gorilla tape grease pen for marking tires __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Thanks. I knew I was forgetting stuff. If I need a jack I'll need to bum one. My jack is one of the long reach AC hydraulic ones and it isn't really portable.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	also caliper grease compressor spare wheels and tires tow hook __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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leo95se Captain 126 Rep 938 Posts Drives: '09 e92 M3, '15 F15 X5d Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	mine: Track Readiness List Torque Wrench Socket Set Metric and SAE Allen wrenches + and – screwdrivers Hammer Needle Nose Pliers Normal Pliers Box Cutter C-clamps Race tires Spacers Tow Strap Zip Ties Rags for power steering and cleanup (2) Bungee Cords Spare brake pads Brake fluid (2) Castrol TMS 10w60 Oil (2) Glass Cleaner Spray Wax Microfiber Cloths Towel Thread Lock Blue Painters Tape Duct tape Tire pressure gauge Pyrometer Floor Jack Mechanics Gloves Helmet Gloves Harnesses Video Camera w/ accessories USB Cable HDMI cable Phone Charger Spare t-shirt Spare long sleeve shirt Shorts Hat Coat & Gloves Folding chair Umbrella Sun Tan Lotion Driving Shoes First Aid Kit Advil Spare Contact Lenses Sunglasses Cooler with sandwiches, snacks and drinks Paperwork Inspection Form Track Maps Medical Form Any other paperwork needed Flip flops
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	list keeps getting longer every time. pretty soon just bring spare car! __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Wow, to hell with this. Good thing my wife is out of town, I'm gonna run out and buy a nice X5 to tow my car and all this stuff I appear to need But seriously, a few questions: 1. Do I need a tow strap or is the OEM one in the tool kit sufficient? 2. What do you guys use for a compressor? I have the one that came with the flat kit in the trunk, but that isn't exactly great. 3. Where can I buy a grease pen? 4. Do I need a Solo and Go Pro my first time out?
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The HACK Midlife Crises Racing Silent but Deadly Class 1821 Rep 5,337 Posts Drives: 2006 MZ4C, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Welcome to Jamaica have a nice day iTrader: (1)	First ever track event? Just bring a car, an open mind, and leave the ego at home. And plenty of water. You don't need ANY of that junk in the list except helmet. __________________ Sitting on a beat-up office chair in front of a 5 year old computer in a basement floor, sipping on stale coffee watching a bunch of meaningless numbers scrolling aimlessly on a dimly lit 19” monitor.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	if its your first time out you really dont need all the stuff listed. you wont be changing pads or much of anything else. checking tire pressures is about it. just go and have fun. your original list will be fine first time out. i didnt bring much of anything besides lunch the first year i went. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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The HACK Midlife Crises Racing Silent but Deadly Class 1821 Rep 5,337 Posts Drives: 2006 MZ4C, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Welcome to Jamaica have a nice day iTrader: (1)	What you'll find with this "sport" is a gentlemanly spirit and a willingness to help a fellow participant. When I first started doing this, I used to pack everything under the sun, and that NEVER seemed to be enough. At just about every event I come to find something else I need. But guess what? Guys I share a paddox with stepped up and helped a noob out. I pay them back by paying it forward. When someone needs a spare set of brake pads just to get home, I give them my spare street pads. If someone needed to borrow my shock adjuster, feel free as long as you put it back where you found it. We (my friends and I) got to a point, since for a while we all drove the same cars, split up a list of thing to bring so we're not there packing and unpacking each day for hours before and after the event. If you want to avoid the same fate, I suggest you con some friends into joining you at the track in the future. __________________ Sitting on a beat-up office chair in front of a 5 year old computer in a basement floor, sipping on stale coffee watching a bunch of meaningless numbers scrolling aimlessly on a dimly lit 19” monitor.
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arter collecting toys 41 Rep 810 Posts Drives: M3 MCB Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester, ny iTrader: (1)	Yeah, park next to one of the guys above First, time, bring tire pressure gauge and the air compressor in your trunk ( usually sites have air hoses but the spare tire compressor will do in a pinch). You are likely to be spending most of the day letting air out of your tires to keep the hot psi from getting too high. Bring something to drink and walk around and talk to the other guys. I have had people borrow my jack, wrenches, oil, spare brake pads, and even borrow tires for 2 days at an event. I think people are pretty cool about sharing... __________________ 2011 e92 M3 Monte Carlo Blue ESS 535 - gone but not forgotten 2015 cayman GTS - new toy 2006 SLK 55 AMG sold
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Richbot Major General 2759 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	Less is more Torque wrench 6" 1/2" drive extension 17mm deep well impact socket Wheels/tires Impact gun Jack Helmet Pressure gauge Pyrometer Cell phone Credit card Cooler Chair Sunblock/Poncho Beer money What are you going to do at the track with all those wrenches? __________________
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meez Sloppy Seconds Connoisseur 58 Rep 636 Posts Drives: uhhh wut Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	Helmet, yourself, and your fine vehicle. And maybe some cash.
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ThunderMoose Lieutenant Colonel 746 Rep 1,848 Posts Drives: PY E46 M3 and SG E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: League City, TX iTrader: (0)	So usually I bring a lot of stuff with my E46 M3, but this weekend the E46 was in the shop so I brought my 911. This car doesn't really allow you to bring much. The main things that I brought for myself were: Torque Wrench Pressure Gauge, Air Compressor, and Extension Cord Oil and Funnel Ice Chest Chairs Helmet, Head Sock, Shoes and Gloves Painters Tape Paper Towels and Window Cleaner Since a bunch of us usually help each other with tires, I also brought my impact wrench and a 17 mm socket along with some nitrile gloves. Didn't use it on my car, but on a couple of the M3s. If I had an extra set of pads, I would've brought those.
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Merked M3 First Lieutenant 30 Rep 361 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunnyvale, CA iTrader: (0)	Really nice list, you have all of the basics PLUS more. So most likely you don't need to add anything, especially with it being your first time. Definitely NO GoPro or Solo, as it will take your focus off of driving IMO; add it later. You may want to add: folding chair to sit on food, drinks, and snacks to keep energy up notebook with track map to take notes lots of layers for weather conditions And I usually also bring: chalk for tires rubber mallet wheel ramps so I don't have to use the parking break!!! bicycle & bike rack because it gets tiring walking everywhere __________________ 2008 E90 M3 6-MT - Sold but not forgotten - amazing car The next car, my Porsche Cayman S Last edited by Merked M3; 04-14-2013 at 07:07 PM..
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04-15-2013, 07:13 AM	#21
dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'm going to scale way back on my original list. From the sound of things I could borrow things in a pinch (but I don't want to be "that guy"), but for a first time out I don't want to overpack (and end up being "that other guy" ).
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