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Keys at races?

white79bu

Jun 9, 12 9:32

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It's looking like i am going to my xterra in the morning by myself. My wife and kids always go with me but one of the kids are sick. I may not even go because of it but i have put in alot of time. Anyways my question is what do you guys do with your car keys when you race? I thought about just leaving my backpack in transition with my keys but people could walk off with it. Dumb question i know.

link5485

Jun 9, 12 9:33

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I just leave mine in my bag at transition. My guess it people will walk off with lots of other things before car keys especially at a bigger race with lots of cars in the lot.

Peanut

Jun 9, 12 9:37

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at running races, I regularly see people just put their key on top of their front or rear tire.

even one of those cheap magnetic key cases would make a little more sense.

The_Mickstar

Jun 9, 12 9:39

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I "installed" an aftermarket keypad on my vehicle so I don't have to worry about carrying my keys with me when training. I just lock them inside, then use the keypad to get back in.

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white79bu

Jun 9, 12 9:48

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Re: Keys at races? [Peanut] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I tried the magnetic cases but my key is huge. It won't fit. I have put them in my gas door when doing open water swims but i am not comfortable with it.

Duffy

Jun 9, 12 9:48

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rickn

Jun 9, 12 9:49

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All runners leave their keys on top of a tire. It is a well known fact if you ever have an emergency need for an automobile, find a track or a running trail and you will have your pick of vehicles

RFXCrunner

Jun 9, 12 10:07

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Re: Keys at races? [rickn] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

You could always put it wherever you put your flat kit.

B.McMaster

Jun 9, 12 10:22

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Re: Keys at races? [white79bu] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Since your wife is not going let your girlfriend hold it

dwesley

Jun 9, 12 10:31

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Re: Keys at races? [white79bu] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I guess Nature's Pocket is your only option.

klehner

Jun 9, 12 10:41

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Re: Keys at races? [white79bu] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I threw them into the lake at one race. That didn't work out so well.
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Iron Buckeye

Jun 9, 12 10:57

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Re: Keys at races? [white79bu] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I typically use two options: at bigger races I just leave them in my transition bag. I figure if someone steals them they'll spend half the day trying to figure out which car they belong to. Other frequent option is to put them in the wheel track of my rooftop bike rack. Someone would have to be 8 feet tall to see them up there.

Also tried inside my gas cap cover. Tucked in the gap where the windshield wipers sit. In the grille. Inside the spare tire cover (rear mounted tire on a Jeep). Behind the license plate (a bit loose). The crazy idea of leaving them hidden IN the car with the doors unlocked (what's the difference, really?). And, yes, on top of the tires.

kdw

Jun 9, 12 11:16

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I toss them somewhere in the car and leave it unlocked.

Record10Carbon

Jun 9, 12 11:25

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Leave em on a tire - I have never heard of a car stolen from a race, though bikes have been known to walk away.
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Monsieur Trois

Jun 9, 12 11:31

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Re: Keys at races? [white79bu] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I just bought one of these...similar to what realtors use. You can attach them to your car's door handle or undercarriage parts or just to the transition rack.