What to Wear for a Track Day: A Driver's Kit Guide

Booked your first track day? The car gets most of the attention, but what you wear has a real effect on how comfortable, safe and focused you are. Here's a simple head-to-toe guide.

Always check your circuit's or organiser's rules before you go. Requirements vary between venues and events.

Helmet

Most UK track days require a helmet, and many organisers will hire one if you don't own one. If you're buying, get one fitted properly. It should be snug, without pressure points, and shouldn't move when you shake your head.

Clothing

Many track days ask for long sleeves and long trousers, with arms and legs covered. Natural fibres like cotton are a sensible choice. Avoid loose clothing that could catch on anything in the cabin.

Gloves

Not always required, but driving gloves help with grip on the wheel when your hands get warm, and they reduce fatigue over a full day of sessions.

Shoes

Pick shoes with a thin, flexible sole and a narrow profile. Driving shoes or slim trainers are ideal, because they let you feel the pedals and make heel-and-toe easier. Avoid chunky running shoes and heavy boots, which make it easy to catch two pedals at once.

Socks

Easy to overlook, but your socks sit between you and every pedal input. On track your feet work hard, braking, blipping and bracing, and a sock that slides or bunches inside your shoe is a distraction you don't need. Look for:

• Grip underfoot so your foot stays planted in the shoe.
• Arch support that holds the sock in place.
• A slim sole for pedal feel.
• Breathability for warm days and long sessions.

Our Touring socks are built for exactly this: a highly ventilated knit, ribbed arch band and grip dots underfoot. For a lighter everyday option, try Strada.

Other things to bring

• Your driving licence (most organisers check it)
• Water and snacks. Track days are more tiring than you'd expect.
• Sunglasses and a hat for the paddock
• A warm layer and a waterproof. It's the UK, after all.
• A tyre pressure gauge

Enjoy it

Get your kit sorted the night before so you can focus on the briefing, the car and the circuit on the day. See you on track.