What race equipment do I need? Before your first race, you will need race kit. In basic form, this means helmet, overalls, gloves and racing boots as an absolute minimum. Fireproof underwear and balaclava are also recommended and, in many series, obligatory. Many of the top race series also require the use of a HANS (head and neck safety) device, designed to reduce the risk of neck injury in certain types of accidents, and it’s certainly something you should seriously consider no matter what level of racing you are planning.
How much you spend is really down to you, but a budget of anything between about £750 and £2,000, and maybe more, is not unreasonable to cover good quality kit. Our advice is to buy the best kit you can sensibly afford. We hope you will never need it, but if you do, you'll be glad you didn't skimp.
Racewear suppliers can be useful sources of advice about race equipment and make sure you check about longevity, as things like helmets and overalls have a well-defined legal life. You’ll find supplier ads in most of the motorsport press, but there’s nowhere better to start than the advertisers on MotorsportAds.co.uk! Here's some useful suppliers:
MSAR safety - specialists in competitor protective equipment
racewear.co.uk - high-quality racewear for all motor sport disciplines
SpeedSport Promotions - official stockists of MOMO products
Headcase - the ultimate crash helmet carry case
If you’re planning to run the car yourself, you’ll obviously need a lot more than this: mechanic’s gear, tools, spare parts, jerry cans, trailers or transporters, the list is almost endless and not one that we can fully cover here.
· How do I get my race licence?
· What race equipment do I need?
· Which championship or race series is right for me?
· What type of race car?
· Do I rent or buy a race car?
· Do I run it myself or go to a team?
· How do I improve my skills?
· How do I get sponsorship?
· Where can I find out more?
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