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  May 1, 2011 5:10 p.m. pigeon Dork

  I'm doing my first ever HPDE this upcoming weekend and I'm looking for a checklist of things to be sure to bring. Besides leaving my ego at home and bringing the car, helmet and lots of water I have some ideas but someone here must have a good checklist of what to bring. Help!

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  May 1, 2011 5:45 p.m. friedgreencorrado SuperDork

  Brake fluid and wrenches for the bleed nipples. And for the a pad change if you're thinking about track-rated pads, those things make a terrible noise on the street (you'll want to change back to your street pads before you leave). Most people really don't know what a racetrack does to brakes until they feel it for themselves.

  How can it be a midlife crisis, when I've driven sportscars my entire life?

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  May 1, 2011 6:26 p.m. iceracer Dork

  Not all track pads make noise. In addition to water, maybe something to snack on. A folding chair is nice for resting between runs. A good hat to shade your eyes and protect your hair. Depending on the weather, a jacket is nice. Rain gear ? A jack,just in case. Some basic tools, duct tape and safety wire.

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  May 1, 2011 6:38 p.m. ansonivan Dork

  Don't get super drunk the night before.

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  May 1, 2011 8:55 p.m. Strike_Zero HalfDork

  Here's my quick list:

  1. Water
  2. Couple quarts of oil
  3. Gallon of coolant
  4. Gallon of water
  5. Brake fluid
  6. Rain gear
  7. Cooler with healthy snacks
  8. Medium tool kit - Standard tools plus some extra
  9. Chair
  10. Sun protection - head gear, sunscreen, etc
  11. Jack plus stands if you have room
  12. A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP . . .

  -=PJ=- "Oh FFFFFFFUUUUUUUU . . ."

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