Racers know there’s a collection of equipment they’re required to have if they want to go racing – a compliant helmet, head and neck restraint, race suit, gloves and shoes are mandated by most major sanctions if you want to go wheel-to-wheel racing. But the story doesn’t end there. While you might be in compliance with sanction guidelines without them, these ten items are so vital to a successful day at the track that they might as well be in the rulebook.
After taking the time to carefully select and purchase your racing safety apparel, you want to make sure you protect your investment. Weekends at the track and under the hood of your race car can take its toll on your fire suit, nomex underwear and helmet.
For many, half the battle of making the jump from racing fan to racing participant involves cobbling together the requisite gear. With these bundles we’ve taken the guesswork out of that task, offering bespoke packages based on experience level and the type of track driving you’ll be doing. Of course, it never hurts to have some guidance along the way, so we’re also highlighting some of our favorite books on race driving technique too.