Track Day Checklist
Whether you're new to track or a track day veteran, rocking up without the right equipment can make a mess of your day.
Here's my reference list for any eventuality:
Essentials
- Helmet
- Leathers
- Boots
- Gloves
- Back protector
- Ear plugs
- Exhaust baffle
- Tyre pressure gauge
- Tyre warmers
- Paddock stands
- Tools
- Wets on Wheels
- Fuel (I usually take 2x 20L jerry cans)
- Extension lead, plus a 16A plug adapter for some tracks
- Base layers
- Fire extinguisher
- Chair
- Water
- Hoodie
- Jacket
- Driving license (and/or ACU license, if you have one)
- Deodorant
- Phone charger
- Fuel jug
- Ramp
Recommended
- Generator
- Gazebo
- Fan
- Helmet cleaner
- Waterproof over-suit
- Socks / T Shirt / Jeans
- Hat
- Towel
- Flip flops
- First Aid kit
- Painkillers
- Sunglasses
- Food
- Red Bull
- Eye drops
Spares
- Sprockets
- Rear sets
- Brake pads
- Levers
- Clip-on bars
- Nuts and bolts
- Battery jump pack
- Knee sliders
Optional
- Lap timer (although timing is generally prohibited on track days 🤫)
- GoPro
- Ratchet straps
- Foot pump
- Clock
- Multimeter
- Wheel stand
- Overnight bag