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Getting StartedJuly 20264 min
What Should I Wear to My First Track Day?
Short list, no gatekeeping, and one thing you should absolutely buy new.
The required list
- ◆A current Snell-rated helmet — buy this new, never used
- ◆Closed-toe shoes with a thin sole
- ◆Long pants, natural fiber (cotton, not polyester)
- ◆A long-sleeve shirt — required at many events, smart at all of them
The stuff that makes the day better
- ◆More water than you think you need, plus electrolytes
- ◆Sunscreen and a hat for the paddock
- ◆A folding chair and shade
- ◆Real food — snack bars are not lunch when you're this dehydrated
- ◆A tire pressure gauge and a torque wrench if you're in your own car
What you don't need
A full race suit for HPDE. Matching team gear. Anyone's approval. Show up in jeans and a cotton shirt and you will fit in perfectly.