📋 Track Day Checklist
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🔧 Pit & Paddock
— Tools & Setup
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Jack
Essential
Low-profile trolley jack for quick wheel changes
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Compressor
Essential
12V or battery-powered to adjust tyre pressures between sessions
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Tyre Pressure Gauge
Essential
Digital or dial gauge for accurate hot/cold pressure checks
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Rattle Gun
Essential
Impact wrench with correct bits — 19mm socket for Megane lugs
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Torque Wrench
Essential
Re-torque lug nuts to 120 Nm after first session. Critical for safety
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Breaker Bar
Backup
Long handle for stubborn lug nuts if rattle gun fails
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Socket & Wrench Set
Essential
Metric sockets (10mm–21mm), combination wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers
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Spare Tyres + Wheels
Essential
18" Megane wheels with RS4s. Keep them warm between sessions
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Pump
Essential
Bicycle/foot pump or backup hand pump — never rely on just one compressor
📡 Electronics & Timing
— Data & Logging
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Laptop
Essential
For timing software, data analysis, and logging between sessions
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Timing Software + Dongle
Essential
RaceChrono / Harry's LapTimer / AIM Solo — plus USB dongle or GPS receiver
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Qstarz BT-Q818XT 10Hz GPS
Essential
Your 10Hz GPS logger for accurate lap timing. Charge and pack
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GoPro + Mounts
Essential
Camera, suction mount, roll bar mount, extra batteries, memory cards
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Battery Bank / Power
Essential
USB power bank for phone, GoPro, GPS. Keep everything charged all day
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Car Phone Charger
Essential
12V USB charger for topping up between sessions
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Spare SD / MicroSD Cards
Recommended
Don't want to run out of storage mid-session. Format beforehand
🛢️ Fluids & Maintenance
— Keep Her Running
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Brake Fluid (Motul RBF660)
Essential
High-temp fluid. Bleed before the day, bring a bottle for top-ups
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Engine Oil
Essential
1L top-up bottle. Check level before each session when hot
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Coolant / Water
Essential
Pre-mixed coolant or distilled water for top-ups. Watch temps on track
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WD-40 / Penetrating Oil
Recommended
For stubborn bolts, lug nuts, or any seized fasteners
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Rags / Microfiber Towels
Essential
Clean hands, check oil, wipe brake dust, clean windscreen
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Wheel Chocks
Recommended
Safety first — chock the wheels when jacking the car
🏕️ Paddock Comfort
— Creature Comforts
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Camping Chair
Essential
You'll spend hours in the paddock between sessions. Don't stand all day
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Pop-Up Canopy / Shade
Recommended
Essential for summer — shade for you and the tyres. Australian sun is brutal
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Folding Table
Recommended
Work surface for tools, laptop, food. Keeps everything off the ground
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Water & Hydration
Essential
4–6L minimum. Dehydration kills concentration behind the wheel
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Food & Snacks
Essential
Sandwiches, fruit, muesli bars, electrolytes. Long days = fuel for you too
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Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses
Essential
SPF50+, wide-brim hat, sunnies. Track days are full-day sun exposure
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Esky / Cooler
Recommended
Keep drinks cold, food fresh. Ice packs for post-session cool-down
🛡️ Safety & Documents
— Don't Leave Without These
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Helmet
Essential
AS/NZS 1698 or FIA certified. Check track day requirements beforehand
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Driver's Licence
Essential
Required for sign-on. Don't forget it!
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Club Membership / CAMS License
Essential
Check what the track requires. Some need CAMS L2S or club membership
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Cash / Card
Essential
Entry fees, transponder hire, lunch, fuel. Card works but cash is king
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First Aid Kit
Essential
Bandaids, antiseptic, painkillers, blister pads. Minor stuff happens
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Ear Plugs
Recommended
Protect your hearing. 20+ minutes of full noise is loud inside the cabin
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Fire Extinguisher
Recommended
Small 1kg unit in the paddock. Better to have and not need
👕 Clothing & Gear
— What to Wear
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Racing Gloves
Recommended
Better grip, sweaty hands, prevents blisters. Game-changer for longer sessions
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Long Pants (Cotton Jeans)
Essential
Most tracks require long pants. No shorts on track. Jeans are fine
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Closed-Toe Shoes
Essential
No thongs or sandals. Thin-soled shoes give better pedal feel
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Spare Change of Clothes
Recommended
You'll sweat through everything. Fresh shirt for the drive home
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Rain Jacket / Umbrella
Recommended
Sydney weather changes fast. Rain jacket + brolly in the car
🧰 Miscellaneous
— Everything Else
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Duct Tape / Gaffer Tape
Essential
Painter's tape for numbers, gaffer tape for loose wires, duct tape for everything else
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Zip Ties
Essential
Various sizes. The universal track-day fix for anything loose
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Notebook & Pen
Recommended
Take notes between sessions — tyre pressures, handling notes, what to adjust
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Fuel / Jerry Can
Essential
Start with a full tank. Bring a jerry if the track is remote. 98 RON for the Megane
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Windscreen Cleaner
Recommended
Bug guts and dust. Clean visor and windscreen between every session
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Spray Bottle
Recommended
Water spray for intercooler, tyres, or cooling yourself down
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Tow Strap / Rope
Recommended
If you go off, marshals will need to tow you. Know where your tow point is
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Headlamp / Torch
Recommended
Early morning setup or late pack-down. Hands-free is best
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