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#1
09-18-2014, 11:45 PM
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What tools do you bring to the track!
Just looking to see what guys are doing in the way of bringing tools to the track. We would all like to bring all our tools from the garage but that just isn't practical.
not looking for enclosed trailer operations, those of you driving your cars to the track or open trailers. Maybe the Drag Week guys will let us in on their packing secrets. Rich
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#2
09-19-2014, 01:07 AM
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I was just updating this checklist a few minutes ago. This is what I take to the track packed into my GMC 1/2 ton crew cab short bed truck and my open trailer. The tool box is a five-drawer toolbox:
9-18-2014 Take to Track · Trailer keys · Ramps for truck · Helmet, gloves, neck collar, rule book, dial board, Dzus wrench, straws, NHRA competition license and NHRA membership card, procedures checklists (in box in racecar) · Driver suit suitcase (incl. jacket, HANS; also, pants, shoes and socks [if not wearing them]) · Methanol (four 5-gallon jugs on trailer); also, fill fuel cell · Hand crank fuel pump (set up for 5-gallon jug) · Gasoline (2 ½ gallon plastic container) · Plastic funnel · Honda generator · Battery charger · Air density gauge, low pressure tire gauge, log book, procedures checklists, tech books, tech file box (in recycle box) · High pressure tire gauge (in pickup center console) · Oil, brake fluid, brake cleaner, WD-40, water, trans fluid (type F), methanol lube & scent, anti-seize and sealants, hand soap (in recycle box) · Portable air compressor · Portable air tank (filled to 100# in advance) · Cooler and drinks (in truck back seat) · (2) folding camp chairs · Tool box · Electrical box · Aluminum floor jack and (4) jackstands · Appearance box (incl. towels, spray Lexan cleaner, spray body cleaner) · (2) yellow plastic drain pans · Practice tree (in truck center console) · Spare trailer tire (in floor of trailer) · Small hydraulic jack (in floor of trailer) · Trouble light, winch remote, fire extinguisher, ear muffs, hand soap (in trailer storage box) · Sun block (in pickup center console) · Blue paper hand towels (in trailer box, in racecar box, in recycle boxes) · Checklists (in pickup center console) · Spare blower pulleys and belts Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft) 7.75 @ 178 pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be First seven second pass(7.98): https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines 
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#3
09-19-2014, 06:12 AM
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I tow with my work utility truck. So I have just about everything I would need except i have to load a jack. I have a box on my open trailer that always has a battery charger, 1000w honda generator, small air comp and hose, white window chalk and a flashlight.
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#4
09-19-2014, 06:20 AM
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If you pack a long half inch breaker bar and need to use it for anything else but checking the lug nuts than odds I have found are you not making another pass that day! Lol!
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
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#5
09-19-2014, 06:20 AM
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Tire pressure gauge and a small screwdriver to change secondary metering rods. Beyond that I don't touch the car anyplace for any reason, aside from adding fuel back to it every few runs to keep the weight consistent.......Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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#6
09-19-2014, 06:36 AM
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Everything!
GTO George |
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#7
09-19-2014, 10:14 AM
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all the bascic tools , but never have the right tool when i need it!!
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09-19-2014, 10:14 AM
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Metric wrenches. for the alternator.
Needed one two nights ago, had to use vise grips.
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#9
09-19-2014, 10:41 AM
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AAA card.............
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#10
09-19-2014, 11:08 AM
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#11
09-19-2014, 12:34 PM
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A BFH is all you need. Everything can be borrowed from someone else. The whole idea is to not need anything at all!
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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#12
09-19-2014, 12:49 PM
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any way, bring some tools,and a floor jack,gadge,paper towels,sit down and think about it.
It's nice to say don't bring much, I am glad I bring tools when I go to the track. One time I was racing [I use to use my ashtray for change] I went to shift into 2nd [t-400,factory shifter 69 GTO] and hit 5000rpm,went to shift and the shifter was jamed. WTF?, I looked under the car,checked the cable,trans shifted fine with no cable,finally had to pull the 8 track and consule and shifter to remove a quater that got wedged between the shifter and the carpet. Scarry thing when you are in a race and consintrating on your next shift and sh%t....what broke. It's what we do...........
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09-19-2014, 02:29 PM
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09-19-2014, 02:51 PM
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Not just tools, but some parts that might keep engine from running. like a dist cap and rotor., especially if you have something unusual...
Our central Oklahoma track opened in 1992. I went to the first few events there. Guy w/ a 440 Challenger had the dist rotor screw up and essentially break in two. Duct tape didn't hold...LOL. He was there w/ the local mopar club, both of them were able to keep expenses down and split a motel room...  Minimal maintenance would be my goal, but things happen, like needing a battery...you'd never expect...
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#15
09-20-2014, 08:05 AM
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"A BFH is all you need. Everything can be borrowed from someone else. The whole idea is to not need anything at all!"
+2 I go to the track to race, not piss with the car. If you don't have your combo well dialed in on race day you need to spend a few more nights at a "test and tune" where you can make more hits on it to nail things down, and work on your R/T's. The race is made on the starting line, after that you just need to make sure that you get to the stripe first, or at least run hard enough to the stripe to keep your opponent from having the opportunity to get out of it.......Cliff
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If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran! https://cliffshighperformance.com/ 73 Ventura, SOLD 455, 3740lbs, 11.30's at 120mph, 1977 Pontiac Q-jet, HO intake, HEI, 10" converter, 3.42 gears, DOT's, 7.20's at 96mph and still WAY under the roll bar rule. Best ET to date 7.18 at 97MPH (1/8th mile), |
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#16
09-20-2014, 10:16 AM
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Most importantly ....... Beer!
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#17
09-20-2014, 12:52 PM
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You can't drink while winning rounds. If you plan to lose 1st round I guess that would be a priority. 
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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#18
09-20-2014, 01:17 PM
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Consider a few basic tools that can also be used for truck & trailer repairs.
We've logged a lot of miles over the years and have had to replace a starter, a battery, alternator belt, headlight switch, fan clutch, trailer tires (several times). We've worked on stuff at the track, side of the road, in rest stops...you name it. Changing a trailer tire is much easier if you either have one of the premade plastic ramps or a stack of wood blocks. Drive one trailer tire up on them and the flat one (on the other axle) gets lifted off the ground. Ok....so add a few 2x10x18" long wood blocks to your list...a very handy "tool". Slice the ends at a 45 degree angle so they're easy to drive onto. JMHO, Eric
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#19
09-20-2014, 06:54 PM
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these lists are nothing. You should see this thread on the Jeep forums! Hell, I alone carry 2 spare drive shafts (1 front, 1 rear), two spare front axles, extra u-joint and front track bar. Others carry ball joints (and hand press - I watched a trail side installation after two snapped). And tool for all this stuff.
Oh, and duct tape! LOL When I finally get this car to the track I'll drag everything I can with me and hope to use NOTHING! interesting thread. Subscribed. 
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#20
09-20-2014, 08:40 PM
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The more tools I take, the worse I race. Back in the simple times, we carried a basic tool box with sockets and wrenches up to 1". A extra set of plugs, jack, jack stands, air tank and a battery charger. Won way more rounds back in those days. EZ up and lawn chairs with a color. I hate working on my junk at the track. If it is much over a 5 minute fix, it goes back in the trailer. Now that we have 2 cars in the camp, I will become pit crew if mine breaks.
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