For myself, I have a Google doc that I use as a list so it’s easy to edit and find when that time comes. Here’s a sampling of things I like to bring.
Track Day Bro - Checklist
Driving Attire:
- Balaclava
- Helmet
- Driving Shoes
- Driving Gloves
- Long sleeve natural fiber shirts (cotton), in case the event requires it
- Numbers (Autocross only)
Repair / Maintenance Items:
- Shop towels
- Window /body cleaner
- Oil
- Coolant
- Brake fluid
- Brake pads, street (F/R)
- Tools / Related Items
- Laptop / charger
- OBD cables/adapters
- 17mm socket / torque wrench
- Ratchet / extension / Metric sockets
- Screwdrivers
- Temperature gun
- Tire pressure gauge
- Chalk (for tires)
- Air compressor
- Nitrile gloves
- Hammer (for tent stakes)
- Duct tape
- Zip ties
- Canopy (dead. Boooo)
- Folding table
- Folding chairs
Snacks:
- water
- snacks
- Baseball cap
- Rain gear
Drugs, etc.
- Sunscreen
- Benadryl
- Ibuprofen
- Bandaids
- Medical tape
What do you typically bring to a track event?