List for Track Days(?)

AddLightness

Rush SR Owner
Feb 26, 2024
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Rush SR Chassis Number
205
Good day everyone. Well, the time has come to get out on track for the first time with my Rush. Although I’ve got about ten or so track days under my belt with various Lotuses, the Rush is completely new and I was wondering if anyone has every made a list for newbies of what one would want to have in the trailer for track days.

For example, how many racing jugs are recommended? Extra wheels with tires mounted, tools, etc…..

Thanks to anyone who chimes in.
 
List is too long to ...... list? If you think you need it......take it.

Car runs about 30 minutes on 5 gallons, with the hydro mat.
 
The Rush is a blast to drive and generally maintenance free at the track if you take care of it. You can start with a few basics and expand based on your experience. Absolutely essential are lubricating your chain and pressurizing your shocks.

I keep the majority of tools I use on the Rush in my trailer so I take a lot more than typically needed. Difficult to separate down to essentials but maintenance I've had to do, or seen fellow drivers do on race weekends provides a guide. How much work you're willing to do at the track and how aggressively you drive influence what you'll want with you.

Track work includes adjusting tire inflation, shock pressurization, lubricating the chain, bleeding brakes, cleaning the car after offs, topping off the radiator, changing brake pads and replacing rear camber bolts. I've also seen a starter motor replaced but don't remember the tools required for that. I haven't had to replace mine, even after many spins. I've replaced a chain but chose not to do that at the track. Others had to replace their front bumper after an off. I remember the splitter surviving.

Basic consumable include chain lube, chain cleaner, distilled water, brake fluid, brake pads, car and hand cleaner and lots of shop towels, rear camber bolts and chain with master link. I carry more spares but that's what I consider minimum.

Tools to do the work include a tire inflator, tire pressure gauge, shock pump, radiator fill kit, metric hex wrench set, metric wrench set, brake piston compressor, vacuum, brake bleeding kit and chain breaker kit. I like needle nose pliers to remove hairpins when changing brake pads.
 

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