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 ====== What to Bring to a Race ====== ====== What to Bring to a Race ======
  
-Jim has some advice [[on the mailing list|https://​groups.google.com/​d/​msg/​power-racing-series/​IsUcCOcmyuk/​SFZuMtR83pQJ]]+Jim has some advice [[https://​groups.google.com/​d/​msg/​power-racing-series/​IsUcCOcmyuk/​SFZuMtR83pQJ|on the mailing list]], and here's another [[https://​docs.google.com/​document/​d/​1Qb_GZBvMymhNgt70UbaVhmEKxuovGzYXMe4j3XEaTM8/​edit|PPPRS Race Checklists]]. 
  
 Here's a few things for your checklist: Here's a few things for your checklist:
  
-  ​Cars (duh!) +=====The actual thing you plan to race:​===== 
-  * Batteries +  ​The race car, ready to race
-  * Battery ​Chargers +  * Extra Batteries ​if needed 
-  * Tires +  * Battery ​Charger 
-  * More Tires + 
-  * Even More Tires +===== Moxie Basics ===== 
-  * Spare Chains +  * Banner
-  * Compressor +
-  * Helmets +
-  * Pads +
-  * Gloves +
-  * Banner ​for your tent+
   * Flag to wave when/if you win   * Flag to wave when/if you win
-  * Team Shirts +  * Team Shirts ​(Two for each person, they get sweaty and dirty each day.) 
-  * Tools+  * The sign that goes on the moxie board (see rules for specifications) 
 + 
 +===== Racing Spares ===== 
 +  * tires (at least one of each type) 
 +  * tubes (if used) 
 +  * wheels (w/ bearings if needed) 
 +  * The above  (tires/​tubes/​wheels) mounted and ready to put on car in a moments notice 
 +  * Backup chain that fits your car (/w master link) 
 +  * Backup throttle (DEFINITELY) 
 +  * Backup motor controller (if you can afford it) 
 + 
 +===== Hardware Spares ===== 
 +  * Spare axle/wheel nuts / whatever holds the wheels onto the car 
 +  * Whatever hardware makes your brake linkage connect to the brake/​lever 
 +  * Whatever hardware holds your sprockets/​pinions to the axles/​motor 
 +  * Set screws that fit your car 
 +  * Keys that fit your shafts 
 +  * Any other clips, pins, etc. that fit your car and might go flying across the track to be lost forever 
 +  * Whatever hardware keeps your steering linkage together 
 +  * Whatever other hardware your car uses 
 +  * Loctite (red and blue) 
 +  
 +===== Mechanical Tools you should definitely bring ===== 
 +  * Wrenches that fit your car 
 +  * Sockets that fit your car 
 +  * Ratchet(s) that fit your sockets 
 +  * Allen keys that fit your car if you need it 
 +  * Reasonable set of screw drivers 
 +  * Hammer 
 + 
 +===== Mechanical Tools you should probably bring ===== 
 +  * Chain tool & extra chain & extra master links 
 +  * Power drill 
 +  * Drill bits 
 +  * Tube repair kit 
 + 
 +===== Mechanical ​Tools you hope someone else brings but you should probably verify =====
   * Welder   * Welder
-  * Compressor+  * Air compressor
   * Angle Grinder   * Angle Grinder
-  * Sawzall +  * Angle grinder w/ cutoff wheel 
-  * Sockets +  * Reciprocating Saw 
-  * Screwdrivers + 
-  * Wrenches+===== Electrical Tools and supplies ===== 
 +  * Wire cutter 
 +  * Wire Stripper 
 +  * Replacement connectors 
 +  * Crimper for your connectors 
 +  * Soldering Supplies (soldering iron, solder, flux, etc.) 
 +  * precision screw drivers 
 + 
 +===== Pit:Shop Supplies ===== 
 +  * Banner 
 +  * Bungee Cords
   * Zip Ties   * Zip Ties
-  * More Zipe Ties 
   * Duct Tape   * Duct Tape
-  * Chain Tools +  * Tarp (to cover over night, deal with rain, excess sun, etc.) 
-  * Wire Cutters +  * Rope 
-  * Soldering Equipment +  * Paper Towels 
- +  * Sharpie
  
 +===== Pit:Comfort Supplies =====
 +  * Sunscreen
 +  * First Aid Kit (decent sized band aids at least)
 +  * Cooler w/ beverages & water
 +  * Fan
 +  * Umbrella
 +  * Wet Wipes
 +  * Hand sanitizer
 +  * USB Chargers for phones and such
  
 +===== Personal Gear =====
 +  * Helmet
 +  * Gloves
 +  * Pads
 +  * Long pants
 +  * Sunglasses
 +  * Chapstick
 +  * Rain gear
  
 +The great thing about the PRS is we are friendly competitors. ​ If you forgot something or need something chances are one of your fellow crews has it and is willing to help you out. 
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