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This is the tech inspection form from my last event. Look under section Safety (no 4-point harnesses). I'm seeing this more and more, maybe this is that the track is dictating rather than clubs themselves, but lately I've had no luck with this harness system at VIR or Road Atlanta.
2014 TECHNICAL INSPECTION
EVENT:______________________
Cars must be inspected no more than four weeks prior to the event. Please take this form, along with your vehicle that you have registered, to
your local Porsche dealer or Carolinas Region approved service center. You must bring this completed form to registration prior to grid tech.
We cannot perform a full tech inspection at the track. Driver(s) be sure to fill in top section and sign / date the bottom.
Driver #1______________________________________ Driver #2________________________________________
Auto Make Model Year Number
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________
PRE-TECH INSPECTION “DONE PRIOR TO EVENT”
VEHICLE EXTERIOR
[ ] No fluid leakage
[ ] No excessive rust
[ ] Side mirrors intact, no cracks
[ ] Gas cap secure
[ ] Wheels: No bends or cracks
[ ] Tires: good condition (3/32” min. tread)
no more than 5 years old
[ ] Tire Pressure: Front_____________
Rear______________
[ ] Battery secure, positive terminal
covered
[ ] Electrical Harness
[ ] Relays secure
BRAKE SYSTEM/SUSPENSION
[ ] Brake pads (3/16” minimum)
[ ] No visible cracks to edge of rotor
[ ] Brake calipers: dry, clean
[ ] Brake fluid: clean & full; fresh within
90 days; bled since last track date. Date of
last brake fluid change:______________
[ ] Brake lines: dry, good condition
[ ] Brake pedal: firm
[ ] Brake lights
[ ] Steering linkage: no excessive play
[ ] Suspension location points & bushings
[ ] Shock absorbers: firm, no leaks
[ ] Wheel bearings: no excessive play
[ ] Ball joints: no excessive play
[ ] CV joints: no seepage or looseness
[ ] Tie rod ends: tight
VEHICLE INTERIOR
[ ] Throttle linkage: no sticking
[ ] Glass: no cracks, condition does not
impair vision.
[ ] Doors: must be operational from inside
and outside.
[ ] Rear view mirror secure, no cracks
[ ] Steering: no excessive play at wheel
SAFETY:OEM Equipped
[ ] OEM Seat Belts; webbing, latches in
good condition, tensioner functional
[ ] OEM Seats, properly installed and
secure.
SAFETY:Aftermarket Equipped
[ ] Equal restraints for both front seats
[ ] Seats properly installed and appropriate
for harnesses. All 5/6 pt harnesses
require appropriate racing seats
regardless of manufacturer.
[ ] 5/ 6 pt Harnesses: no more than 5 yrs
old (No 4 pt harnesses allowed)
[ ] Harness date __________
[ ] Harnesses mounted per PCA Club Race
spec. Clip in harnesses must be pinned
[ ] Open cockpit cars: PCA/SCCA
approved roll bar required, arm restraints
and 5/6 point harnesses required.
[ ] Roll Bar Padding: required on all roll
bar or roll cage installations at any
possible contact points for driver and
passenger.
ENGINE & TRUNK
[ ] Fan belt & hoses
[ ] Throttle linkage
[ ] Oil & gas lines secure, no leaks. No
external clamps used on pressurized oil
lines.
[ ] Hood & deck lids secure
[ ] Air Filter/Intake secure
[ ] Cooling system, secure, no leaks
[ ] Engine mounts
[ ] Exhaust system intact, no leaks
[ ] No fuel or oil lines exposed in the
interior
INSPECTED BY:
Signature:
_______________________________
Printed Name:
_______________________________
Title:
_______________________________
Shop:
_______________________________
City, St:
_______________________________
Date:
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ________
GRID TECH “DONE AT THE EVENT”
IMPORTANT: Please have your car unloaded and ready for the track before you enter the tech line. If your car has lug nuts other than
17mm, 19mm or 13/16", have the appropriate ½" drive socket with you.
[ ] Lug nuts: torque to manufacturers specifications, wheel locks removed, no lugs missing. Wheel Centerlocks fully engaged if applicable.
[ ] Gas cap: tight
[ ] Wheel bearings: tight
[ ] Brake lights: all working
[ ] Brake fluid: clean, full, cap tight
[ ] Battery secure and positive covered
[ ] Front & rear glass: clean, no cracks, unobstructed. Condition does not impair vision.
[ ] Seat belts: driver & passenger OEM or acceptable aftermarket harnesses AND appropriate seats installed. Equal Restraints for both front seats.
[ ] All loose items removed from interior and trunk, glove box empty or locked
[ ] Special accessories (cameras, fire ext, etc...): securely mounted and tethered
[ ] Car numbers: on both sides of car in contrasting colors, at least 8" high
[ ] Soft Top cars: Broomstick rule, 2” clearance between helmet and protection plane
[ ] STICKER REQUIRED: Helmet, Snell: SA2005 and SA2010/SAH2010 only
Grid Inspection By:_____________________________________________
I certify that the above inspections have been conducted according to the guidelines set forth. I understand that I alone am liable for the condition
and suitability of the vehicle listed for participation in this event. I release the inspector, grid inspector, Carolinas Region PCA and its officials for
any liability arising from a failure of this vehicle for any reason, including but not limited to failure of any item listed on this inspection form.
Driver #1____________________________________________ Driver #2________________________________________
Date Date
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