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As above I finally signed up to sau nsw and I am heading to a speed off the street day a Wakefield this Tuesday coming!!! Since I haven't been to a track day before, just wondered if anyone can give me an idea on what I will need!! I plan on taking:

2 tyres "just incase"

20ltr jerry can " $2.95ltr for race fuel is abit steep for me"

Oil

Water and coolant

Tools

Jack and stands

Cams license

Go pro

Anything else?????

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1.) Check that the oil level is at the Max mark on the dip-stick

2.) Coolant – ensure the overflow/reservoir is full

3.) Brake Fluid – bleed brakes and ensure the fluid is at the Max marking in the reservoir

4.) Clutch Fluid – ensure the fluid is at the Max marking in the reservoir

5.) Check that all pipe-work is secure and no hoses are becoming loose

6.) Check that your battery is secure and does not move

7.) Before closing the bonnet, make sure that all caps are on and secure

8.) Ensure you have suitable material left on your brake pads

9.) Ensure tyres are in good condition

10.) Check wheel nuts

11.)Keep a eye on your tyre pressure

12.) A fire extinguisher is a handy thing to have just in case

13.)Just take it easy

14.) Someone with a camera

15.)Be prepared to have a huge amount of fun

^ couldn't hurt to top it up a little.

If you're going hard give time for your brakes to cool between runs & warm up when you're out on your first couple of laps

warped discs are no fun :no: I always seem to learn things the hard (expensive) way :laugh:

most importantly, have fun!

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