1. Wash car, tires, etc. ( check for broken parts )
2. Clean engine.
3. Engine Maintenance
Check oil level ( change if necessary )
Hoses & fittings tight?
Fuel lines tight?
Fuel filter tight and clean?
Correct jetting for fuel?
Header bolts tight ( Do Not over-tighten )
Motor mount bolts tight? ( front and rear )
Air Filters clean and tight?
Outerwears clean? ( if used )
Throttle linkage and choke tight and working properly?
4. Clutch and master cylinder o.k? ( fluid levels o.k )
5. Steering bolts tight?
6. Front End Duties
Check all bolts and jam nuts ( steering arm, etc. )
Brake rotors and caliper bolts tight?
Brake pads o.k in front disk brakes?
Brake lines tight?
Brake fluid o.k? ( brakes working properly )
Alignment ( camber, caster, etc. )
Grease bearings
Grease the steering rack
Front wheel lug nuts tight?
Correct air pressure?
Tread o.k.? ( wear bar not showing )
7. Shifter o.k.?
8. Rear End Duties
All bolts tight?
Gear oil level o.k.?
Adjust rear drum brakes. ( if necessary )
Brake lines tight?
Rear square?
Correct air pressure?
Tread o.k. ( wear bar not showing )
9. Dash board and instruments intact?
10. Battery secure and alternator working? ( charging )
11. Check all heim, radius rod bolts and jam nuts ( tight and lubricated )
12. Fuel tank secure? ( bolts thight )
13. Fuel tank filled?
14. Seat bolts tight?
15. Clean and install seat cover
16. Seat belts o.k? ( bolts tight )
17. Correct spring rates?
18. Shocks work and bolts tight? ( settings correct )
19. Front and rear bumpers secure and bolts tight?
20. Nerf bars secure and tight?
21. Grille intact?
22. Steering wheel quick release o.k.?
23. Mirror intact?
24. Fenders, body pannels, hood and trunk secure?
25. Check torque on driveshaft bolts
26. Wax car and clean tires ( cosmetics )
Other Pre Race Duties
1. Fill fuel jugs?
2. Spare parts replaced in stock?
3. Restock chemicals and lubercants?
4. Helment, gloves, driving suit. etc. in trunk?
5. Toolbox.
This comes from my 600 Racing owners manual, I don't have a scanner so I may have miss- spelled some words when typing.....but you get the idea anyways.
Later,
Al