Racers pits check list

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What constitutes a support vehicle? My vehicle will only be used to tow the trailer onto the salt. It is not a chase vehicle. Does that need an installed 5W radio?
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I did this page some time ago. Hopefully it will give newbies what they need and provide a few reminders for previous entrants.

http://www.dlra.org.au/pushcar.htm
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Ok - 5W UHF installed. I guess that will be enough info to buy from a local radio/4WD shop
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Is a Dry Powder 2.5 kg AB & E Extingisher OK for Crew vehicle

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2.5 kg dry powder is OK.
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Thanks for that Bob

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Hi, what is an accepted 'spill kit'?
Is a couple of bags of pet cat kitty litter sufficient?
Plus a plastic tub and shovel for disposal?

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OK looks like kitty litter is acceptable - thanks for that
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chase truck radio: 80ch UHF 5W

GME TX3100 special 'bonus pack' with included aerial.

$299 at ARB dealers at the moment :D
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Its also a good idea to buy a small hand held unit for when your on the move.
A 3w is good, but we've had good receiption with the little 1w units as well.
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yep I will be bringing a couple of bubba ones too, just wanted to save others some research and shopping time in the last-week rush to the flag! :)
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While discussing kitty litter, i noticed the other year how difficult it was to clean up the dark stain caused by the litter at Rods car
Maybe pick a light coloured kitty litter for easier clean up ???
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are you sure the dark stain was caused by the kitty litter?

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I think for the next event a bucket should be part of the racers pit checklist . We may have to form a human chain to dewater the lake .
Its that or buy the slightly used jet track dryer from daytona speedway
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