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South Jersey SCCA

AUTOX4U.COM

Honda-Tech.com

ImprovedTouring.com

WheelWeights.net

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SixFootTiger R/C Racing

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GTPLANET.net

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NERDS_racing

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NERDS_racing Check List
What should I do to prepare for an Autocross Event?

To post questions please join the NERDS_racing yahoo group.

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1-2 Weeks before:

• Tune Up (Perform any regularly scheduled maintenance, and take care of any strange noises, vibrations, or leaks.)

• Check for schedule updates

Night before:

• Check Local website to make sure the autocross hasn't been cancelled

http://www.autox4u.com  |   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NERDS_racing/

• Directions (make sure you know where you are going, duh)

• Money (at least enough for registration ;)

• Food

• Water

• Clothing (check the weather to see what is appropriate for driving and working)

• Helmet

• Tire Pressure Gauge

• Air Tank (filled) - or - compressor

• Motor Oil (and any other fluids that may be necessary)

• Numbers - or - White Shoe Polish (most event holders have shoe polish... I just hate running around looking for it.

• Remove Center Caps - or - Hub Caps

• Chalk (optional for marking the sidewalls of your tires)

• Gas (make sure you'll have at least a 1/4 tank after driving to the event)

• Clean out car (all change, trash, floor mats, snot rags, CDs, etc.)

• Tools

• Jack (if necessary)

• Brake pads (bring an extra set for Track Day Events)

• Tarp (optional)

• Milk Crate or Large "Rubbermaid" Tub with a lid (use this to put everything taken out of your car once there.  The Tub works best for inclement weather.)

• Camera/Video

• Medications

For the "pros": (and/or)

• Adjust suspension

• Bring race tires and wheels

• Load Car on Trailer

• Check trailer - brake lights and/or brakes, tire pressures

• Check battery

• Check fluids

• Race Suit/Gloves/Shoes/Neck brace

At the "Track":

• Register

• Clean out car (see "Night before" section)

• Remove spare tire (optional)

• Walk the track

• Tech. Inspection

• Walk the track

• Adjust Tire Pressure

• Oh and did I mention... Walk the Track?

• Staging/Working/Racing/B.S.ing

• Make sure Lugs are tight (do this after racing as well)

Before you leave

• Clean up

• Trophies?

• Readjust tire pressure (suspension if necessary)

• Check Lug Nuts

******* HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE! ********

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