Are helmets and race suits compulsory on track days?

[GarethR]

I am considering taking the F Type on a track day. I was wondering what safety gear is needed to do these events? I am complete track day novice so any advice appreciated.

[GarethR]

Thanks for that. Do the organisers have helmets to borrow/hire?

[GarethR]

Great, thanks.

[GarethR]

QBee said:

Couple of things:

1. Get track day insurance if you can
2. The TDO's website will mention if they do helmet hire
3. I see you are in Cheshire - Oulton Park is not a beginner's circuit, specially in the wet.
4. If you feel like traveling as far as Bedford, Bedford Autodrome is a good place for a first track day - nice fast circuit, 4.2 miles, not a lot to hit. We have 7 TVRs (and rising) booked on 15th June with Javelin Track Days - come and join us for some fun. They hire helmets for a tenner, we might well be able to lend you one. We like powerful V8s! But we like noise too, so the Six will be just as welcome..
5. Do book some instruction. £20 for 20 minutes with an ARDS instructor. Invaluable for a newbie. And he will love the F Type!
6. Be aware of the noise regs - you need to be under 101 decibels half a metre from the tailpipe at 3/4 max revs to get on track. So go for stealth mode for the noise test.

Edited by QBee on Friday 22 May 22:22

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. If I wasn't at Le Mans I would take up your offer, next time perhaps.