Preparing for the Track
The Necessities Before Pulling onto the Track
Clothes Anything that is
comfortable and cool
Nothing nylon or athletic gearo These will melt if
there is a fire Tee shirt, khaki
shorts, and socks generally works
Racing Gear SA 2010 Helmet Nomex Suit Nomex Shoes Nomex Gloves Neck Brace
o All of these items can be borrowed from the shop or personal gear can be used
Overview the Car Take a quick look over
the car Look at tires, caps, and
fluid levels If there is anything that
seems out of place, talk to an experienced team membero If something is wrong, it
can be fixed before drivingo If nothing is wrong, you
will learn more about the car
Strap into the Car Ask a experienced
team member to help attach the harness and sub-straps
Tighten straps till securely fastenedo You should not be
able to lift your shoulders from the seat
Reattach Steering Wheel
Pull on the quick release Line up the splines on
the steering wheel and steering shaft
Push steering wheel onto steering shaft until quick release clicks
Pull on steering wheel to check if securely attachedo Should not come off
without pulling quick release Spline
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Start the Car Ask for assistance while
starting the car from an experience team member
Main kill switch should be turned to the on position
The dash kill should be un-depressed
Hold in the clutch or make sure the car is in neutral
Activate the starter switch and toggle throttle pedal to aid in ignitiono Don’t hold starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time
Starter
Dash Kill
Main Kill
Turn on Fans and Water Pump
Ask a team member about what fans and pumps need to be turned ono Each car is different
Turn on all fans and pumps once the car is running
The fan and pump switches for the 2011 Formula SAE car
Ready to Drive Hold in clutch Put car into 1st gear Wait for a signal to go out
onto the track from experienced team member
Ease off the clutch and ease on the throttle simultaneously o As the engine starts to take
a load add more throttle to avoid staling the car
Start driving!