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RACING STUFF
STUFF YOU NEED OR MAY NEED:
If you are a novice or if you are an experienced racer, it may be frustrating to arrive at the track and realize that a lot of stuff that you needed or would really like to have has been left at home.   

Here a list of things that you will probably need for a weekend at the racetrack.   
Use what you need and discard what you don't. Your needs and preferences might be different.  

It may look a lot of stuff... and it actually is... just be patient, loading and unloading the truck, van or trailer may not be the fun part of the trip, but having your stuff around when you need them will make your weekend more comfortable and enjoyable.  

Click here a printable list.   

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Racing Stuff   
  • Motorcycle - ready or near ready to race (Relax and Enjoy the day, do not bring a "project" to the track) 
  • Transponder and respective Charger 
Even a Bicycle can be a good pit-bike
 
Pit Items  
  • EZUp or anything to make shade = 10x10 is ideal (with walls for rainy days)
  • Piece of Carpet
  • Camp Chairs
  • Small camp table
  • FM Radio
  • Scanner Radio (To listen to Corner-Workers and weather)
  • Fan
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Bikes' front and rear stands
  • Bike cover (In a rainy day, you will be glad you have it)
  • Pit bike (scooter, bicycle, mini bike what ever)
  • Small Stool
Tools  
  • Service manual (not the manual that comes with the bike)
  • Tool Box
  • Mechanic Gloves
  • Sockets
  • Safety wire pliers
  • Safety wire
  • Wrenches
  • Pliers
  • Allen wrenches
  • Front and rear stands
  • Screw drivers
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • Knife
  • Scissors
  • Air Compressor or Air Tank
  • Flash light
  • Permanent marker
  • Tire Pressure Gauge
  
  

  

Parts and Pit Stuff   
  • Tires 
  • Hose Clamps (few sizes - a couple of big ones) 
  • Miscellaneous spacers, washers, nuts & bolts 
  • A couple of pieces of Electrical Wires 
  • Zip ties (several sizes) 
  • Duct Tape (preferably matching color of your bike, you are guessing why...) 
  • Electrical Tape 
  • Bangee Cords 
  • Tie Down 
  • Heavy Duty Grounded Outdoor Electrical Extension Cords (one long and one shorter - for electrical stuff at the pits and for your tire warmers) 
  • Extension cord with light
  • Bars (replacement for clip-ons) 
  • Spare Pegs 
  • Spare Clutch lever 
  • Spare Brake lever 
  • Spare Rear Sets (bring the stock ones) 
  • Spare Shift lever 
  • Fuel Lines 
  • Plastic Fuel Container (5 Gallons recommended) 
  • Tire Warmers 
  • Battery Charger 
  • Epoxy 
  • Super Glue 
  • Distilled Water (for the radiator) 
  • Water Wetter (for the radiator, as your bike can not have anti-freezing solution in the radiator) 
  • Glass Cleaner (Windex) or something to clean Helmet visor 
  • Chain Lube Spray 
  • Hi-temp Grease 
  • WD-40 
  • Synthetic Motor Oil and filter 
  • Oil Pan to change the oil 
  • Funnel 
  • 1-foot piece of hose that fits on the end of your funnel 
  • Paper Towel 
  • Rags 
  • Broom 
Tire Warmers
   
   
Tie-Downs and Bangee Cords - 
Hose Clamps (get a couple as large as the exhaust canister diameter)
Race recording info   
  • Note book (Notes on dialing in your bike and for lap times) 
  • Stop watch 
  • A couple of pens 
  • Camera (if you want to take pictures) 
  

 

Apparel   
  • Suit (1 piece or 2 piece that zip together) 
  • Racing Boots 
  • Racing Gloves 
  • Helmet (spare if you have) 
  • Helmet Anti-Fog stuff (as Fog-City) 
  • Back Protector (Do not race without one!)
  • Jeans 
  • A Jacket (In case it gets cold at night) 
  • Shorts 
  • T-shirts 
  • Socks 
  • Sneakers 
  • Hat 
  • Rain gear 
  • Umbrella 
Food/drink   
  • Snacks 
  • Instant Coffee or Cappuccino (For breakfast or after races. Caffeinated drinks, including sodas, during the races are not recommended, specially during hot days)
  • Electric Kettle to heat water for your coffee or tea
  • Sugar or equivalent 
  • Some bread 
  • Burgers or whatever for a barbecue
  • A small microwave oven
  • High carb bar (power bar) 
  • Lots of Water (In a hot day, too much water is never too much... Avoid head exhaustion; drink water, even if you are not thirsty). 
  • More water 
Water. Drink a lot !
Sleeping stuff   
  • Small Tent 
  • Sleeping bag 
  • Pillows 
  • Blankets 
  • Electric blanket (if it's going to be really cold at night - believe me, you should have one, as it really gets cold at night in the northeast) 
  • Alarm Clock 
  • Lantern 
  • Toilet Paper 
  • Soap 
  • Shampoo and Conditioner 
  • Bath towels 
   
 
Personal Misc  
  • Wallet 
  • License (drivers and racers) 
  • AMA card 
  • Credit card 
  • Money 
  • More money 
  • Directions 
  • Cell Phone 
  • Cell Phone charger 
  • A Friend (Highly recommended) 
  • Rule book 
  • Band aids 
  • Ice packs 
  • Advil 
  • Back / Muscle pain pills (non-drowsy)
  • Pepto-Bismol for Upset Stomach
  • Sun block 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Tooth Brush and Paste 
  • Spare keys (auto and bike... and pit bike) 
  • A couple of spare contact lenses (if you wear contacts) 
   
 
 
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