17 replies to this topic

[Meister]

What are your thoughts on wearing race suits on track days?
As an ex Caterham driver virtually all the drivers on Lotus 7 organised track days wore race suits.
I dont want to look like a 'dick'/ all the gear no idea !
However I don't think 3rd degree burns would look too pretty either!
Mark

Edited by Meister, 02 March 2013 - 09:56 AM.

[stockhome]

Most people do not wear them on track days I have been to. Quite a lot wear nomex tops though

[russelld]

Jeans, a long sleeve T shirt & a lid seems to be order of the day in our little plastic cars. Driving shoes and gloves too if you like.

[Meister]

Thanks for the replies.
Happy Birthday by the way Simon!
Mark

[Martin R]

I have one from when i went sprinting. I have also worn it at the odd trackday. I dont think anyone takes any notice to be honest. You will always get varying degrees of talent / experience on trackdays, its what helps make them for me. From a common sense point of view we should all wear one all the time but dont. They do keep you warm on winter ones though  

[FlyingExige]

You won't look like a dick if it goes up in smoke - I wear one!!

[DeanB]

I agree with Martin.  If you have one you ought to wear it really.  I don't bother, probably because I would feel a bit of a dick.  I should get over it.  No-one cars really, I'm sure.

[Meister]

Dean - Yeah I have a suit from the Caterham days and Flying Exige that's a bloody true statement!!!

[scatty]

I wear my onesey..... :-)

[DeanB]

You could get a Kawasaki green one.  How did you get on at Cadwell yesterday btw?

[scatty]

I loved it mate. Scary as hell at first. Luckily it was dry and i got my confidence back in the car not breaking away. it really is a super track. It certainly holds your concentration. :-) it was a glorious day and a track I'd definately do again, it really is one of those build your speed up tracks. As most of you will know, if you go off, you usually stay off.... :-)

*** there is no way I'd go round there in the wet***

Edited by scatty, 03 March 2013 - 09:54 AM.

[DeanB]

It is great isn't it?  You can see why they call it the mini Nurburgring.

[scatty]

It's so much steeper than it looks on the tv or you tube..


Most folks are wearing jeans, long sleeve tshirts and racing boots. As russ says, you could  wear a race suit and no one would bat an eyelid....

Edited by scatty, 03 March 2013 - 09:57 AM.

[Meister]

Scatty/Dean- I agree Cadwell is by the far the best track IMO. That first right hander after the start finish line ( Park corner ?) really tests your bottle as you can't see much!

Out of interest did you wear your race suit???

Mark

[DeanB]

The double apex one at the top of the hill?  It's great isn't it?  Perfect for getting the car moving about.