7-types with aeroscreens - what cold weather gear?

[braddo]

What do folks wear if using Caterhams etc on track in the colder months, especially for cars with aeroscreens?

I'm looking at hiring a BaT Caterham around Oct/Nov and I'm curious to hear what drivers have worn in similar cars to keep warm and still be relatively comfortable.

I guess a lot might depend on whether the car has a heater too? I'm expecting I might have to use a ski jacket/pants, a neckwarmer along with suitable driving shoes/gloves?

Thanks

[GreigM]

If its just cold then I find you don't need much on your bottom half - its out of the windflow, so whatever you would normally be wearing for those temps is sufficient....on top anything windproof is good and lots of layers.

For cold and wet - all over rainsuits that bike shops sell are great.

[HustleRussell]

Skiing gear will be too bulky.

Crash helmet plus balaclava or 'Buff' neck warmer thingy, wind proof jacket. Tuck balaclava / buff into the neck of the jacket.

A decent pair of gloved might be nice, ensure they fit well and aren't too thick, I use Alpinestar Tech 1.

As somebody has already said, your bottom half won't get cold particularly in the ford engined cars with the exhausts on the driver's side. Lots of footwell heat from the engine, gearbox and exhaust.

[HustleRussell]

P.S. manhandling a Caterham about is fairly physical and you'll generate a surprising amount of heat.

[GreigM]

oh, and gloves - make sure the gloves go over the ends of your sleeves, otherwise the cold air just goes up your sleeve and removes all benefit from all those layers.....

[mr_fibuli]

I'm usually okay with a leather jacket, gloves and helmet.

I do find there is an annoying jet of air that comes over the side and directly into my lap though - can cause things to go numb on a long drive.

[AdamR172]

Balaclava, gloves, latex gloves for under your gloves, motorbike suit (wide zip at the side - you get a puddle in your crotch and you can guess where it drains through if the zip is down the centre!).

I was dry and warm enough (fingers got a bit chilling but it was snowing!) even in these conditions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WvzUHHhLWs

[braddo]

Thanks all, I'll take a mix of stuff and see how it goes - ski jacket just in case (it has good freedom of movement) along with base layers, gloves and windproof stuff I have for cycling.

I do get fairly warm on track days in tin tops so at least I'll have some body heat to go with the Caterham's drivetrain/exhaust.

[Jandywa]

HustleRussell said:

P.S. manhandling a Caterham about is fairly physical and you'll generate a surprising amount of heat.

This. Plus the bloody great radiator that is the gearbox, slow cooking your legs .