Essential Karting Tool List

Make sure that you are prepared when going to the race track with this list of essential tools. This list is the tools that we consider essential and fit into a standard toolbox and one other “packout” type box/bin for the larger items and power tools. This isn’t the dream list of tools, but this will get you through the majority of days at the track.

Wrenches

  • Adjustable that can go 1.25” wide

SAE Wrenches

  • ¼ 

  • 5/16 

  • ⅜

  • 7/16 (x2) 

  • ½ (x2)

  • 9/16 (x2)

  • ⅝

  • ¾

Metric Wrenches

  • 7mm

  • 8mm

  • 10mm (x2) 

  • 12mm

  • 13mm (x2)

  • 14mm

Sockets

(Normally carry ⅜ drive deep versions unless noted)

  • ⅜ ratchet

  • ⅜ to ¼ drive adaptor or have a ¼ ratchet

  • ⅜ drive for impact wrench

  • 2.75” ⅜ extension

  • 5.5” ⅜ extension

SAE Sockets

  • 5/16 (usually ¼ drive)

  • ⅜

  • 7/16

  • ½

  • 9/16 (x2)

  • ⅝ (spark plug socket)

Metric Sockets

  • 7mm (usually not deep)

  • 8mm (usually not deep)

  • 10mm

  • 13mm

Allen Wrenches

  • Set of Hex SAE

  • Set of Hex Metric

SAE T-Handles

  • 3/16

  • ¼

  • 5/16 (socket or t-handle)

Metric T-Handles

  • 5mm

  • 6mm

Screwdrivers

  • Very Small Flathead

  • Normal Flathead

  • Large Flathead (at least 8in)

  • Very Small Phillips Head

  • Normal Phillips Head

Pliers

Hammers & Other Cutting

Power Tools & Accessories

Other Tools

  • Air Pressure Gauge

  • Sniper Laser Adjustment

  • Metal Tape Measure

  • “Soft” Tape Measure (Like a tailor would use)

  • Duct Tape (Preferably Gorilla or ISC Racers tape)

  • Dial Calipers

  • Electrical Tape

  • Safety Wire

  • Piece of semi-fine sandpaper

  • Piece of Scotch-brite

  • Flashlight

  • Pen

  • Sharpie

  • Paint marker (any color but black)

  • Utility Knife (with a removable blade)

  • Small & Large (10in) zip ties

  • 35 Chain Breaker

  • Blue Locktite

  • Red Hi-temp RTV Silicone

  • Dual valve core remover and stem puller

  • Extendable magnet

  • Stopwatch

  • Pad to take notes

Fluids

  • Brake Clean

  • WD-40

  • PB Blaster

  • Simple Green

  • Glass Cleaner

  • Shop Rags/Rags in a Box (Not fluid but used with all of these)

Nearly In The Essentials Toolbox

If there is room in the packout box, these are the first things to get added or to make sure someone will have them there.