track day clothing

[Arron]

Got the marham track day coming up ,
Was just wondering what sort of things do you need to wear .

I see alot of videos on youtube of guys wearing gloves and racing boots

Is this needed for the odd track day do they help ?

thanks

[Pike]

The first thing to ensure is that you have your arms and legs covered, (eg no t-shirts & shorts).
The next investment I would recommend would be the best helmet you can afford.

Gloves, boots and nomex overalls are good items to have, but not essential if they are not within your budget.

[TubbyTwo]

agree, get the best helmet you can!

last year i was just in jeans and a long sleeve top. also had some thin sole trainers on

[Arron]

well i have a lid atm from other track days i have done .

damm long sleeve tops !!! bloody better not be hot ! lol

might get some gloves as the steering wheel is slippy !!!

thanks

[TubbyTwo]

worth bringing some warm clothes mate, its very exposed on the airfield and in october usually gets very cold!!

[pablo]

Something that we have found useful is to take a towel, high absorbant cloth. If it's wet very handy to be able to dry your hands before going out also to dry the bottom of your race boots / trainers to reduce the risk of slipping off pedals.

[Ben]

Definitely gloves, top helmet and race boots - remember it's all about how safe you feel, think about your bare arms when you roll over etc .. also, always have a fire extinghuser in the car !! .. I've seen them needed all too often.

[Arron]

some great advice guys thanks keep it coming

any liniks to decent but not to badly priced fire extinguishers

is foam best

[duncan]

Gloves, Helmet (the best you can afford) and Water (lots of it) - you get really de-hydrated on a track day.

A bit ghey but I find Lip Salve good too :gay:

[Nik]

Not gay at all Dunc. I have found that my lips get very dry and crack up when out in the elements at a track day (especialy at Snetterton with it's famous wind whipping across)