Paddy78 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 This is a really good read. I have a very cheap - probably motorcycle helmet that I've used for several track days... Looks like I need to spend some money before the next one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z21 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks for the positive answers, as there seems to be a bit of interest here, over the next week or so I'll put something more comprehensive together in a separate thread. For now I'll cover the following points, but if anyone would like information on a specific subject area please let me know and I'll put a few bits together. -Helmets (more detail than previous post) -HANS (more detail than previous post) -Race Suits, nomex underwear, boots and gloves -Seats -Belts -Roll cages I work at Brands Hatch and spend the majority of my life at race tracks so I'm available to discuss specific questions by phone or in person. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks for the positive answers, as there seems to be a bit of interest here, over the next week or so I'll put something more comprehensive together in a separate thread. For now I'll cover the following points, but if anyone would like information on a specific subject area please let me know and I'll put a few bits together. -Helmets (more detail than previous post) -HANS (more detail than previous post) -Race Suits, nomex underwear, boots and gloves -Seats -Belts -Roll cages I work at Brands Hatch and spend the majority of my life at race tracks so I'm available to discuss specific questions by phone or in person. Sounds like a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Z21 - Fantastic posts. On another note... does anyone want to buy an Rx8... i'm starting to have second thoughts. Some great info Oh no, whats wrong with the 8? ...nothing. But i now feel like i should spend about £2k on safety gear before i let loose in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I am still of the opinion that you are safer at a trackday than on the road and we all jump in road cars without a thought for helmets, harness etc etc I am not dismissing track day safety by any means, but not having harness's, cages etc would not stop me going out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yeah good shout Jetpilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 The only thing you need on a track is a helmet. Everything else is a nice to have. I don't wear harnesses in a track car because they make me feel safe, I wear them because it lets me connect with the chassis much better. I wear gloves so my hands don't slip, and I wear boots so I get better feel from the pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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