[TBone]

What else should you take with you to the track? A Jack, at least one Jack Stand, Torque Wrench, appropriate socket for your Torque Wrench, a tire gauge, a Cooler with water, other Non-Alcoholic refreshments ( ALL tracks ban Alcohol)and small snacks , a folding chair for you and whoever is with you and a toolbox with the basics. Now the jack can be as simple as a bottle jack, just something to get under your car if you need to, but an aluminum floor jack is much easier to use and transport so look into one of those. The jack stand is there because most tracks require one to be put under the car when it is jacked up, plus safety and all. The Torque Wrench is so you can check your lug nuts before you go out each session so you do not lose a wheel or it wobbles, etc. The tire gauge is for when you come off track to check your tire pressure HOT to see if they are over/under inflated. This is also a good time to inspect them to see how they are wearing to gauge over/under inflation.

My toolbox (no not my wife) and tools I bring to the track with me every time, although she can be one at times but I love her anyway. (Yes she saw this as she proofreads all my stuff. I got slugged but she chuckled too.) I am going to list things that will be beneficial to have but I usually have additional things as well.

Hammer (If I need to explain this please go away or hit yourself with one, HARD)
Ratchet and sockets (Various sizes) but must have 18mm, 14mm because brakes
Wrenches (various sizes) 11mm to bleed brakes
Drift Pin (to knock out brake pad pins)
Clear Hose to Clear Bottle (To bleed brakes if necessary)
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Pint of Brake Fluid
Quart of Motor Oil
Rags
Turkey baster type thingy to suck brake fluid
Pry bars (Various sizes)
Blue Painters tape as well as Racing tape
Glass Cleaner
Funnel
Zip ties
Gloves
Small first aid kit with cold compress (for when you smack yourself with the hammer)
Drivers Log (This helps you keep track of track temp, wind, tires PSI setting’s, Coilover settings, etc.)
Loctite Blue and Red (small tubes)
Anti-seize (again small but also the big tub of the high temp Purple stuff too)
Pen and Sharpie
Plastic Tarp
Large garbage bags (These last two are in case it starts to rain at the last minute)

Other stuff not in toolbox:
Moving pad (wrapped around jack and jack stand in trunk for ride to track and also used so I do not have to lie on the ground when getting under the car)
Cordless Impact wrench (makes tire change much quicker)
Goop towels
Paper towels
Medium Tarp (Only if rain is forecast)


Now, do you need all of these things - no. I mention them as someone who has been doing this for a few years and has come to realize those Oh $hit moments when you can never be too prepared and try to have a few things on hand so I can get through the day if something happens. I don't have the answer for everything but in those cases I run over to the guys that have a trailer. They usually have it and are more apt to lend someone something if they see you at least tried than if you brought nothing at all. I also have this down to a science and can have this loaded or unloaded into the car in less than 5 minutes and it all fits in the trunk.

If you have suggestions please mention them and I will add them to this post.

T.