islandtrader

About to do my first track day in 2 weeks. I am about to get a full face helmet. What do you guys wear in terms of pants/upper body/shoes/gloves? I am not sure if I willing to commit to full racing suit just yet.

mgordon18

Granted I've only done two DEs so far, but everyone pretty much shows up in full race gear. Fire suits, gloves, racing shoes, HANS device... the works.

I'm kidding. 90% of the people there are in long sleeve t-shirts and jeans. Converse sneakers (or similar) are totally fine. Some have driving shoes... most do not. The higher level you are, the faster you go. The faster you go, the more dangerous it gets. The more dangerous it gets, the more protective gear you'll probably want. In the Novice group, you'll have no worries in jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt. My instructor from my last DE was wearing jeans and a button down shirt!

I've been told to avoid fleece jackets. Apparently when fleece is on fire, it melts directly to your skin. That would suck.

Also: Bring a hat and a folding chair. There's a lot of down time.

dasams

Most clubs recommend cotton clothing such as a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt. No synthetics as they melt too easily in a fire. Light weight running shoes are popular as are fire retardant gloves. The latter should be available trackside. Dave

ilko

A full race suit is a must! And it's best if you put it on before you leave the house.

MJBird993

You don't say where you live, where the track is, or what the forecast is there.

Go for comfort. You must have long pants and sleeves, 100% cotton. Skip the gloves, suit, etc. until you buy a GT3.

chakka

Jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt, I think gloves are a good idea(hands can get sweaty), driving shoes are a good idea. Running shoe soles I found with a clutch and heel toeing and catch on pedals. When you're working numerous pedals quickly you don't want a sole to catch. In the beginning probably not a big deal, but as things happen quicker you don't want the pedals to get caught up...

Hatzenbach

+1 on the gloves. The underlying idea is that in the (highely unlikely) case of a fire you can open your doors w/o burning your hands.
Otherwise cotton pants and long sleeve cotton shirt, avoid synthetics. And a bacalava is also a good idea. This way the sweat (and you will sweat) doesn't go in your helmet liner but in the bacalava which can be washed.

Quadcammer

man, you would have embarrassed yourself like crazy showing up in a full race suit (lol) in the green group.

then again, you sound like you might be the type of guy who drives flatout

Minok

I'll echo what everyone says, "don't be THAT guy".

Don't show up in a catalog of new and branded gear. Keep it simple.

Comfortable clothes and a helmet. If you have sweaty hands maybe some gloves.
A rubber tote where you keep - a 2nd set of clothes in dry condition, sunscreen and sunglasses, some water, power bar, etc
A camping chair to sit in.

Then see what everyone else is bringing and using and think: do I really need that or not. Then adjust your kit for day 2.

Chaos

Skin tight Ferrari t shirt long sleeved.
Tight black *** eating sweat pants.
Gucci loafers.
Big gold chain, bracelet. Stilo carbon fiber helmet.
Mirrored aviator shades. Black leather driving gloves with holes.
Only answer to "Maverick"

Harvey in FL

Regarding the shoes to wear, I suggest a cheap pair of wrestling shoes. They have thin rubber soles so you will feel the brake peddle better.

My 2 cents........ Enjoy your weekend and permagrin.

yemenmocha

Renzsport

Make sure you get Porsche-branded only clothing. Everything. Or Ferrrari/M-B in a pinch. The car won't respond otherwise.

utkinpol

search forum more and relax, do not think of anything you need to wear.
jeans, long sleeve shirt. take 2-3 pairs of dry socks, get some t-shirts to replace, get a towel, a lawn chair to sit on, a lot of water and do not overstress.

do not wear race suit at first DE. gloves are also not needed yet. wrestling shoes are OK idea but I would say a pair of relatively low end race shoes will do you better. get something like that in your size
http://www.saferacer.com/lico-high-fire-racing-shoes

it will help you to learn heel&toe shifts a bit as it locks your foot.

PS. pack a rain gear stuff into separate bag so you would have something to put on if it rains.

cds4402

I wear jeans, long sleeve tee, and gloves.