07-08-12, 10:20 AM | #1 |
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Quick track day question
Had a good read through the stickies (ace info) but I couldn't seem to find the answer to the following:
Is there an overall rule for what gear you're to wear? Is it strictly one piece leathers or can you get away with two piece? Or even textiles? I'm gonna be doing my first track day some time soon, so trying to keep cost down before I dive head in and become Rossi Cheers |
07-08-12, 10:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: Quick track day question
Normally only 1 or 2 piece leathers are allowed.
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07-08-12, 10:28 AM | #3 |
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Most require minimum of two piece which zips together for 3/4 of the circumference. The idea is that, in the event of an off, both parts will stay together and minimise more serious injury (so a good one peice is the best protection by that rationale).
More importantly, when you're on track for the first time you'll quickly become accustomed to the speed and freedom of it all, so you really want to ensure you have the best protection everywhere - including Helmet, Gloves, Boots as well as the suit. Good luck and enjoy it. |
07-08-12, 11:39 AM | #4 |
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Yup 2 piece zip together is the minimum allowed on every track, along with gloves and helmet. Obviously good boots are more of a want than a must and if you have it good armour/protection.
Where you thinking of going? i popped the cherry not quite a month ago and want another day at the track it really is so much fun! |
07-08-12, 11:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: Quick track day question
Two Piece zip together or 1 piece. Must be leather. Textiles not allowed.
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The trackdays will provide info (usually on a website) to say exactly what is and isn't acceptable so have a look at the one you're interested in before booking. |
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I'm in Weybridge now, so anywhere within a 100 mile radius isn't off the cards...closer is better obviously. I need to get some crash bungs, the R&G ones have a bracket that runs through the frame if I'm not mistaken. Any other good ways of protecting everything (other than race fairings!) if/when I come sliding off? Cheers for the info guys! |
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If you book with Focused, No Limits, Pacedayz, Easytrack or Club MSV they all insist on Leathers also.
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Leathers it is then. Now to buy some sweaty second hand ones from the bay....mmmm
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All joking aside, leathers is better and I agree this is the right message. Also 650, good tryes help on a trackday. If its colder then you really want to pay attention to warming up the tyres. But some are better than others and if you have the OEM Dunlops burn, destroy, bury them ... whatever, but get them off. I'm afraid the only thing that will prevent damage is not crashing. But don't think about that. Just go out and enjoy. |
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