OK, I know I'll get a lot of other things to check, but this should be good
enough for most regional events. I don't have a copy of the back of a time
card handy, but you can also use that as a checklist. I'll just tell you
the order that I do things. Feel free to add/change/whatever as you see fit.
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o Approach car and inspect overall condition. Make sure no body panels are
falling off or there's anything else dangerous on the car.
o Enter vehicle and check inside is clean. Floormats removed if not held down.
o Verify brake pedal works and holds pressure. (Step on it!)
o Verify seatbelt locks under tension. Check for any frays on
webbing. Check that aftermarket belts are adequately anchored and are
acceptable type.
o Check helmets. Should be SNELL approved (are we at 90 yet?) not DOT
only. M (motorcycle) helmets are OK for Solo2.
o If car has a roll cage, check that there is enough padding and it's
secured.
o Exit vehicle and check inside trunk. If battery is back there, check it too.
o Check under the hood.
o Check for strong battery tie down and cover over terminals. If in a
different location, verify wiring is covered and not pinched anywhere.
o Quickly check major belts and hoses for squishiness or cracks or
excessive play. Squeeze them and pull on them.
o Verify throttle return springs and throttle action does not stick,
etc.
o Check spark plugs wires are all fully connected and neat.
o Check brake master cylinder for leaks.
o Verify coolant overflow bottle.
o Close hood and verify locking mechanism or lock pins.
o Check wheels, for cracks and clearance and suitability.
o Check lug nuts (all are there, can't move by hand).
o Shake wheels for play. Give them a solid push/pull.
o Check tires for cracks, under-inflation, cord, etc.
o Take a quick look underneath for anything obviously broken or leaking.
o Optionally, verify
o Sign tech card. Report all oddities, even if small and acceptable.
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That procedure can be done in under 2 minutes.
You can also add, perhaps at larger events or on cars that have never been
teched before:
o Verify thread engagement of wheel nuts.
o Jack up car and check wheel bearing play.
o Check suspension parts such as bushings and CV boots.
o Proper numbers and class stickers or magnetics. [Not tech's responsibility]
o Time card filled out correctly. [Not tech's responsibility, but good for
1st timers]
For those teching mod cars and karts can you please also check this:
o Play in suspension and steering mechanisms.
o All locks on rod ends are tightened.
o Certain important things should be wire-tied. (hubs, etc.)
o Battery is completely held down and no loose wires showing.
o No excessive leaks from tranny or anywhere else.
o Proper action on the shifter.
o Full motion on throttle cable (no sticking). Cable stops on tight.
o Double check throttle return springs.
o Fuel cell and lines are all connected properly and in good shape, no leaks.
o Fuel pump is bolted down securely and looks in good shape.
o Carb is secured and airbox is connected properly.
o All bodywork is fastened down.
Just because we work on our mod cars more, doesn't mean we still wouldn't
like a fresh pair of eyes to take a quick double check of
everything. Please don't just throw your hands up and say "I don't know
what to check on these".
I feel like I may have missed something... hmmm...
--Darren
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