Pre-Race Checklist - Article

 

Pre-Race Checklist for
Motorcycle and Car Racing.



A pre-race checklist and normally all kind o checklists, are always very
useful. Not to wonder why airplane pilots have one for each procedure
or maneuver they make.

A pre-race checklist allow you to go through a series of important points for performance and safety in a methodical way; thus minimizing the error margin and maximizing the possibilities of a nice and smooth ride. This becomes specially important when talking about the vehicle and the equipment you are planning to use to "fly" (and hopefully win) in the racetrack.

In this article from the people at p9 Group Motorsports Group you will find a pre-race checklist that will help you identify the most important points to take care of before any race or "big" ride. I am sure you wild find very helpful.

A couple of commentaries about this or any other pre-race checklist and something else on race preparation:

- A Word of Caution: this pre-race checklist is just a guide. Always pay attention to other specific and important issues of your kind of motorcycle/race/riding e. i.You won't go through your motorcycle and equipment in exactly the same manner if you are riding a super-bike or a dirt bike.

- A Pre-Race Checklist is helpful only if YOU use it.

- If you want to learn about the psychological part and how you can prepare yourself mentally for your next race, follow this link and take a look at this interesting article "Color Yourself a Winner!" .

Well enough talking, here is your...

 


Pre-Race Checklist
by p9 Group ©2003
Pre-Race Checklist (Motorcycle/Auto/Kart)

General

• Check that the Machine is clean and in good operating condition (All nuts, bolts, safety wire, belts, hoses, cables, bodywork, frame, chassis, etc.)

• Check seating and control positions.

• Check controls, levers, steering - properly adjusted and not binding or sticking.

• Check Battery/CDI/distributor/ and all electrical wiring/connections.

• Check Rider/Driver - mental/emotional/physical condition.

• Check safety gear --> helmet / back protector / leathers / suit / gloves / boots / shoes
 

Brakes


• Check brake pad wear/thickness.


• Check discs/rotors/calipers - surfaces are clean, smooth and true.


• Check brake lines and connections. Check master cylinder(s) and fluid level.

 

Fluids

• Check engine/transmission/rear gear oil levels.

• Check Fork oil level.

• Check engine water/coolant.

• Check brake fluid.

• Check fuel level in tank.

 

Carburetion

• Check jetting.

• Check air intake/filter.

• Check fuel line.

• Check float bowl.

• Check assembly/fit.

 

Suspension

• Check forks seals and stanchions.

•Check front spring(s)/shock(s) for any leakage, damage and secure fit.

•Check rear spring(s)/shock(s) for any leakage, damage and secure fit.

•Check hubs and spindles.

•Check bars/rod ends/linkages/bushings/etc.

•Check for any binding or sticking.

•Check suspension settings.

 

Chain/Sprockets/Gearing

•Check chain links condition and adjust for proper slack.

•Check chain lubrication.

•Check soft link (clip-type/rivet master link).

•Check sprockets/teeth and ratios.

•Check bolts/fasteners that attach sprockets/gearing.

•Check ring and pinion/axles/drive shaft.

  

Tires

•Check overall condition.

•Check front and rear pressures.

•Check for cuts, tears, and wear.

•Check sizes and direction of rotation.

 

Wheels

• Check for any damage.

• Check to see if properly balanced.

• Check alignment front to rear.

• Check if wheels spin relatively free (no binding).

• Check wheel bearings.

• Check all nuts, bolts, and clips/pins if they are locked/tightened.
 

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 P.S. Don't forget to do your homework and go through YOUR OWN
pre-race checklist and above all, enjoy the ride! :-)

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