Chuckstclair1
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I’m racing a quarter mile asphalt track in a predator series. I’m curious on what extra parts, pieces, tools etc you all make sure to have with you every time you go to the track? I’m hoping to run my first race soon and
Necessary extras for track
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jaymancds
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I dont know a darn thing about asphalt racing, but I always have my impact with a spare battery, 2 of every wrench I need, my generator and air compressor, and lots of water.
Fifteen years ago, I left the tool box at home. (100+ miles)
I'm still hearing about it from the driver.
Kj26
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You hit the wall harder on asphalt, as your carrying more speed through the corners.
jaymancds
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Ive never raced on a track with a wall, so I'm not sure how that feels. My local track is one of those that you can jump 10 feet in the air if you go off the top. Personally I like it more than the wall.
KochRacing
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extra bolts. try to have some extra side cover bolts for the predator i've had issues with them backing out so i don't leave for the track without some extras.
Chuckstclair1
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This is great insight. This is the kind of information I’m looking for. Thanks
In all actuality though anything that you can lose or break is good to have a spare for. Wheel nuts maybe an extra dozen, spare safety clips, spare chain, gear guards, gear hub, brake line and fluid with fittings, throttle cable etc. Don’t forget batteries for your tach etc. I probably take too much stuff but I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it!
johnelliott
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sooner or later you will need every tool you own with the exception of your chain saw
Skidude
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Nuts, bolts, safety clips, master links, chain, chain breaker, sprockets, clutch drums or gears, fuel, oil, container for used oil, brush or pad for tire prep, tire cleaning supplies, spark plugs, brake fluid, numbers, batteries for tach if it’s not rechargeable, tires, spindle and wheels bearings, axle lock collars.
Chris Cooper
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From my perspective - spare plugs, oil, gears and chain. Spare wheels and tires if you have them.
Lots of great advice from previous posts - are you bringing the shop or working from a truck. We’ve done both. Each can be enjoyable and rewarding. If you have the space, bring all you have.
Lots of great advice from previous posts - are you bringing the shop or working from a truck. We’ve done both. Each can be enjoyable and rewarding. If you have the space, bring all you have.
twostroketoowoke
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Something we always have and nobody else does when they need it... a spare pull rope starter.
flattop1
Dawg 89
Perfect solution . We bent one , no spare coke syrup . . Hydraulic jack between the nerf spud and axle . Wah la won that event
Try and leave your snap-on tools at home , they will get lost . A lots of extras need lots of space ( large trailer ) . Carry 1 or 2 extra bolts and nuts , clips , cotter pin that fit your kart , chain lube , brake clean , WD-40 , 1 extra chain , selection of gears for your track ( don't take 53 -100 if you are using 70's ) . Get a air tank or a battery powered air compressor , some battery powered lights if running at night . This is a minimum for the track , I started with a 4x8 flat trailer and a car . Fishing tackle boxes are good tool and parts boxes