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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 05:50 AM
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I've done some searching and haven't found a good comprehensive list for track days (Honda specific). I included common items that are not vehicle specific as well. Please feel free to add and Ill update the list of items that you have found helpful for track days and or track weekends. I know this may be overkill and all of this is not absolutely necessary but it may be helpful for a reference point.

Tools:
impact
torque wrench
rachets 3/8, ½
sockets 8mm-19mm and 32mm
wrenches 10mm-21mm
box wrench for your brake line/calipers
philips/flat head screw drivers
allen/Torx drivers (if needed)
adjustable wrench
channel locks
vise grips
wire snips
breaker bar
pry bar
jack stands
jack
short length 2x4s/plywood(for wheel chock/ jack stands)
brake bleeder setup
razor knife
wheel key


Spare Parts:
rotors (front)
pads (front)
lug nuts
r/l axels
distributor (b/d/h series)
common Honda bolts, nuts, washers

Fluids:
oil
coolant
fuel/Cans
brake fluid
trans fluid/diff friction modifier

Safety Equipment:
helmet
gloves
suit
Tsuchiya Keiichi inspired shoes
socks
hans

Other:
zip ties
electrical tape
brake Clean
painter/gaffer’s tape
duct tape
pyrometer/laser temp
window cleaner
rags
cooler w/food and plenty of beverages
12V Air
tire pressure gauge
sun shade/canopy
canopy weights/tie offs (i.e.: empty buckets filled with water at the track)
bug spray
sun screen
tarp
large weatherproof container
charging equipment for electronics (phone, cam, lap timer etc..)
lap timer/camera
gps
EZ Pass
track log book
rainX
anti-fog spray (for those wet events)
pit bike


Trailer (if applicable):
spare tire
trailer specific lug socket on impact for quick roadside trailer tire change
tire plug repair kit
trailer aid

Stuff for you:
Cooler
a case of water per person if its hot
electrolyte drinks
easy food (bananas, protein bars, etc)
long sleeve lightweight (light colored) cotton shirt (weather dependent)
light weight breathable pants (weather dependent)
hat

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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 06:18 AM
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Off the top of my head:
-Brake Bleeder setup
-razor knife
-box wrench for your brake line/calipers
-duct tape
-Trailer specific lug setup (my trailer is standard)... I roll with my impact loaded with the socket to pull the trailer wheels, you don't want to beat around the bush on the side of the road.
-paracord
-weights for the canopy
-Philips/flat head screw drivers
-Trans fluid/diff friction modifier
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaan
Off the top of my head:
-Brake Bleeder setup
-razor knife
-box wrench for your brake line/calipers
-duct tape
-Trailer specific lug setup (my trailer is standard)... I roll with my impact loaded with the socket to pull the trailer wheels, you don't want to beat around the bush on the side of the road.
-paracord
-weights for the canopy
-Philips/flat head screw drivers
-Trans fluid/diff friction modifier
Thanks mang!
Added.
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 10:54 AM
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bug spray
sun screen
Safety Equipment (helment, gloves, suit, shoes, socks, hans)
electrical tape
Brake Clean
Torque Wrench
Wheel Key (if you have wheel locks)
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaan
bug spray
sun screen
Safety Equipment (helment, gloves, suit, shoes, socks, hans)
electrical tape
Brake Clean
Torque Wrench
Wheel Key (if you have wheel locks)
Thanks! added.
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 09:26 PM
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What no air compressor?
How are you going to put air in the tires?
Leave the weights home, buy you some cheap orange home depot buckets, fill them half full of water when you get to the track.
Dump them over when the track day is over.
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 10:04 PM
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A tarp and a big container to put your stuff in, if it rains.
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty19
What no air compressor?
How are you going to put air in the tires?
Leave the weights home, buy you some cheap orange home depot buckets, fill them half full of water when you get to the track.
Dump them over when the track day is over.
we have air at all our tracks in the MA, track provided. if you bring an air compressor you are going to need power too... RV hookup/generator/etc.

instead of calling it weights we can just call it "some way to secure your ezup"
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty19
What no air compressor?How are you going to put air in the tires?Leave the weights home, buy you some cheap orange home depot buckets, fill them half full of water when you get to the track.Dump them over when the track day is over.
Its up there ^ 12V Air, under "Other"

Awesome idea with the buckets! The tow rig thanks you for the weight savings.

Added.

Originally Posted by ShinsenTuner
A tarp and a big container to put your stuff in, if it rains.
Thanks! Added.
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 06:49 AM
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Must be nice to have provided air
Yes learned that lesson a long time ago when those pesky weight bags started to break and spill sand.
Four buckets or two... added fire fighting capabilities if needed, no sand
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Old Jul 26, 2019 | 07:30 AM
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ahhh... I made my own with 4 inch PVC (24 inches long), two end caps, a stainless eyelet, and sand. I string it up with paracord..... works pretty well.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 03:37 AM
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This is a lot of stuff for DE! I would pack heavy like this for far tracks when I was still driving to and from the track. Closer tracks I'd rely on the #HondaChallenge paddock to stay active when something broke.

Here's my add:

Tools:

Channel locks
Vise grips

Spare parts:

Bolts, nuts, washers (I keep coffee cans of these, but organizers can be had cheap on Amazon)

Other:

Lap timer (AiM Solo)
GoPro
EZ Pass
Tire pressure gauge
Chargers for above
cooler, ice, beer, water, gatorade, snacks, food (maybe)
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dilbones
This is a lot of stuff for DE! I would pack heavy like this for far tracks when I was still driving to and from the track. Closer tracks I'd rely on the #HondaChallenge paddock to stay active when something broke.

Here's my add:

Tools:

Channel locks
Vise grips

Spare parts:

Bolts, nuts, washers (I keep coffee cans of these, but organizers can be had cheap on Amazon)

Other:

Lap timer (AiM Solo)
GoPro
EZ Pass
Tire pressure gauge
Chargers for above
cooler, ice, beer, water, gatorade, snacks, food (maybe)

Added! How could we not have tire pressure gauge! Nice catch =-)
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Originally Posted by Dilbones
This is a lot of stuff for DE! I would pack heavy like this for far tracks when I was still driving to and from the track. Closer tracks I'd rely on the #HondaChallenge paddock to stay active when something broke.
you will notice he is also towing... while in HPDE. I spent move of HPDE 1 and 2 driving my whip to the track. my integra could hold a TON of stuff, even with the roll bar in it.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaan
you will notice he is also towing... while in HPDE. I spent move of HPDE 1 and 2 driving my whip to the track. my integra could hold a TON of stuff, even with the roll bar in it.
Ha, "aint no way" I am driving this thing for 3 hours to VIR. After 20-25 minutes w/o a helmet on, I get out and feel like I have been at a Metallica concert. I'm to old to deal with the noise for that long. Plus I want to drive it w/o worry of breakage =-)

This should become a comprehensive list for people to pick and choose from if they drive to the track and for those who trailer and can bring it all.
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 03:34 PM
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all the tools you have to use to do most of the maintenance on your car that you can fit into a toolbox

i have a big harbor frieght toolbox with all my tools in it and a smaller one for all the extras. of all the track days ive done i only really wind up using my impact gun and break bar along with my floor jack to change the wheels

but i still bring everything..just in case.
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 05:55 AM
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Added track log book.
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Old Oct 23, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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Added RainX and anti-fog spray for rainy track days.
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Old Oct 24, 2019 | 04:12 PM
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You guys are hardcore!

You are probably racing. I only do HPDE.
I prep the car at home and then only take:
- Helmet
- Tire pressure gauge
- Phone and mount (for telemetry acquisition)
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Originally Posted by KoRn_vIRuZ
You guys are hardcore!

You are probably racing. I only do HPDE.
I prep the car at home and then only take:
- Helmet
- Tire pressure gauge
- Phone and mount (for telemetry acquisition)
Dublo is in HPDE but he paddock next to me and sees what the #civicofdoom puts me through lol
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If we're talking honda specific, (especially for B series drivers) I would say take a spare distributor.
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 09:56 AM
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Oh yeah, I always take a pit bike also. Lot of tracks I go to in Texas, stuff is pretty spread out. A bmx, mtn. bike or small displacement pit bike let you get around quickly when needed.
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
If we're talking honda specific, (especially for B series drivers) I would say take a spare distributor.

Originally Posted by spoolin2bars
Oh yeah, I always take a pit bike also. Lot of tracks I go to in Texas, stuff is pretty spread out. A bmx, mtn. bike or small displacement pit bike let you get around quickly when needed.
Thanks! Even with COP, bring a spare distributor. Never hurts if the shaft or oh cam trigger goes out.
Pit bike with 16oz cup holder.


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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 06:53 AM
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added a few more things to the bottom of the list
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