Track day check list
One month out
- You booked yourself in and your spot is confirmed
- You have transportation organized and confirmed
- All your gear has been inspected and is in great shape
- Your tires are in good condition and the chain is lubed and adjusted
- You set aside all you will take with you
- stands
- gear bag
- tire warmers
- gas cans
- spare ignition key on car key ring
- cooler
- chairs and canopy (optional)
- bike spares kit (optional)
- tire pressure gauge
- extension cord and surge protector
One week out
- check engine oil level and coolant level
- start the bike and ride it (if you can)
- make sure the clutch works well
- test the brakes
- make sure the bike shifts
- idle the bike until the fan comes on (don’t walk away!)
- confirm your ride share or vehicle is ready to go
- confirm hotel reservation if needed
- check all nuts and bolts for tighteness
Day before
- start the bike
- make sure the key is removed and in your gear bag
- aggregate food, water and other supplies needed
- take cleaner for your visor
- pack ear plugs in your gear bag
- check the forecast for temperatures and prepare accordingly
- fill gas cans and the bike
- make sure you have cash on hand
- over fill the tires with air
Day of
- set tire pressure before 7am
- organize your pit space
- run extension cord for power
- start the bike and allow to idle to 150F before riding to tech and registration
- put bike on the stands, clean all debris off the surface of the tires
- put the tire warmer on, but don’t plug them in
- 30 minutes prior to your first session plug in the tire warmers
- set the tire pressure at 2psi lower than required on track (27 rear 31 front) just before you go out
- warm the engine to 130F before heading on track (take 3 or so minutes)
Session 1
- ride relaxed
- establish/confirm reference points
- set a steady pace
- check bike out for braking and shifting
- visually check the bike over for missing nuts and bolts on body work
- put the bike on stands and clean the tires
- put tire warmers on and plug them in
Session 2 etc
- work your plan for the day
- at the end of session 2 top the fuel off and do so every other session
- check tire wear – any uneven wear trouble shoot immediately (did you set the pressure before session 1?)