One of my posts on another forum.
Here are the things I check for when doing tech for my local club:
-Leaking fluids. If I see puddles under the car, it's probably an automatic fail (If it's not water, that is).
-Secure battery that won't move when grabbed/shaken. The positive terminal, at least, must be insulated.
-The throttle return spring does its' job.
-Check brake fluid resevoir level.
-No obvious damage or things wrong in the engine bay.
-Wheels/bearings are tight and free of excess play. I always ask if the lugs have been torqued, and if it's anything other than 'last night', I'll ask them to find a torque wrench.
-Steering is free of excess slop and feels like it may be connected to something.
-Brake pedal is firm or something resembling firm, and returns when your foot's off it.
-Seatbelts are in decent condition.
-All items are cleared from the passenger compartment, including floormats.
-Helmet is of the appropriate rating (Snell S or M 2000/2005 for our club)
You'll want to make sure you've got plenty of air in your tires (12 psi per thousand pounds of car is a good starting point). Half to three-quarters of a tank of gas. Some food/drink. Dress for the weather, and bring some clothes for when it changes. Make sure your car's various service items are good (oil, coolant, brake fluid, PS fluid, etc). Torque your wheels before you go (in the ever important star pattern). Take anything you don't need out of the car before you leave for the track. Bring a pen. And a tire pressure guage. And a temp gun, if you like. Bring your helmet, of course, and cash for the entry fees.
And have fun!
First event of the year today. Super-awesome.
Long track that flowed very well.
I left the Talon on the sidelines - Not ready to abuse the clutch yet - Drove a Focus instead.
It was actually quite a bit of fun. Very loose car, tail happy. Sharp steering.
Owner beat me by .5 second in the couple dry runs we got, but I nailed him by ~1.5 in the wet.
FTD was a DSM - Hamish.
Dan was out & looking fast. Wet weather teaches you how to be smoooooth very quickly.
Next event is on Valentines Day. Forget your date, go racing!
