The humble balaclava is a simple device, kind of like a fire-resistant sock for your head that doubles as a protector of your helmet lining.
The best gloves to save some money.
In road racing, all sanctioning bodies require you to wear a head and neck restraint (HNR device). While the details may seem a bit gruesome, the reasoning should be enough to convince you that HNR devices are a great invention. If you think about it, your torso is strapped into the car. If you and hit a barrier or another car, your car will stop – potentially very quickly.
Choosing a good quick release hub is important not only because it needs to function as precise as a fixed steering wheel while driving, but also because it needs to provide the ability to get you out of the car quickly and easily in an emergency situation. Here are our picks for the best quick-release hubs available, and what sets them apart from the rest.
Our favorite video camera for racing is the AiM SmartyCam GP HD 2.2. From Winding Road Racing crew, to pro and amateur drivers, pretty everyone agrees that the SmartyCam is a great solution.
As the first wave of cool, fall air hits many parts of the country, you might think of planning some off-season upgrades to your towing rig.
One of the most crucial aspects of the race car is its steering wheel… yes we realized this is very much a “duh” statement.
While safety is the primary function of a racing harness, there’s a number of other considerations when choosing one for your requirements, like the type of motorsport competition you’ll be using it in, its ease of use, and your budget. Here are our picks for the best harnesses of 2019.
We take a lot of pride in putting together our various bundles. Customers can select various groupings of products, learn about each product in one listing, easily put it all together in one order, and end up saving a significant amount of money.
We should quickly note that when we say “cheapest”, we by no means mean cheap in terms of quality, that’s really just to grab folks’ attention. These gloves are great for their price-points, hold up well, are SFI and/or FIA-rated, and all have internal stitching.
When we are trackside for High Performance Driver Education or track day events, we often find that participants don’t have all the items they need. When you stop to think about it, it isn’t a big surprise that race track operation puts stresses on the driver and the car that street driving doesn’t. To help with this, here is our collection of the best gear for HPDE events or track days.
For all kinds of motorsport, even something as simple as autocross, a helmet is a necessary part of a driver’s gear. There are a lot of options out there, and trying to choose the right helmet can be tricky, especially with the cost involved. There are many factors to keep in mind when making the purchase, including but not limited to budget, brand, safety certification, fit, shelf life, and, of course, what sort of racing you’ll be using it for.
We talk to track day/HPDE enthusiasts and sports car racers every day who are looking for a great helmet at a price that won’t break the bank.
Winding Road Racing builds race cars and tunes performance cars that can encompass anything from a mild track setup, harness install, or AIM data system installation, to a full Spec MX-5, Spec E46, or even Elan NP01 build.
The shift to digital radio from analog has increased over the last five years within most industries. From varying price points and the distinction in sound quality, both technologies have significant differences beyond just their signal types.
This is the second installment in our racing communications series. Next up: complete racing radio communications kits. These kits offer everything you and your crew will need at the track.
The dFuser kill switch is costly, but has several advantages.
The best racing glove is the one that fits you. But if you’re interested in Winding Road Racing’s pick for the best auto racing glove for 2017, check out the Sparco Tide RG-9.
We’re happy to announce that we’ve upped our selection of detailing products! Griot’s started in 1990 and has built up a strong catalog of high-quality products ever since.
After publishing our recent Best Racing Harnesses article we were asked about harness options for daily driven street cars that are being equipped for track use. Vehicles which serve a dual purpose as both a track day car and a means of every day transportation have significantly different requirements than vehicles built specifically for racing. With that in mind, below are some considerations when selecting harnesses for your street car.
At Winding Road Racing, we often get asked which shoes and gloves are great values for their prices; which models punch above their weight and are noticeably nicer than products just a tad cheaper.
The Sparco EVO QRT and EVO II QRT are FIA-rated and based on the popular previous-generation EVO/EVO II/EVO II US seat, but with a couple of major improvements to better accommodate more drivers, save weight, and enhance comfort.
Fire suppression is a crucial aspect of wheel-to-wheel racing that should not be taken lightly. All club-racing-and-higher classes require some sort of system that can be activated by driver or safety crew and spray an ample amount of material into both sides of the firewall.
