Kingster Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just now, a15cro said: I’ve just read through a load of comments on the Facebook page, and someone, made a point that struck home to me. I wore a one piece leather suit and all the protective gear on my bike track days, it actually saved me in a spill at Cadwell. I went for the best I could afford at the time, and most definitely the boots stopped me from breaking my ankle. I have never really given the Westfield much thought when it comes to Trackdays, apart from a good helmet! I would have been more concerned about turning up in a suit and looking a bit of a plumb, and how ridiculous is that! Maybe a little bit of complacency has crept in, being in a car. Spot on mate. Same here with bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 i have always been amazed that from the first advent of trackdays, that full competition gear wasnt mandatory. whats the difference, driving around cadwell on a trackday or doing the same in a race condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteroconnor Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, OldStager said: im not familiar with karting gear, is it not fia approved then... Yeah unfortunately karting gear isn’t fire proof in terms of track days - I would wear full kit, helmets, boots, gloves and suits. There is some right plonkers on track days so best to have all the gear and be as safe as you can.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hunter - Club Secretary Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I've just ordered my new flame retardant suit from Icke Racing, just need the matching gloves and tinfoil lined helmet 👍 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Am surprised that in this day in age that it hasn't been mandatory for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I’ve actually got a flame retardant FIA suit, gloves, balaclava and boots. I always use everything but the suit. I reckon I’ll wear it now and use the HANS I happen to have too. Then I’ll really be “all the gear and no idea” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, OldStager said: for those that wont buy a suit, i wonder if they will demand you show proof of a factory build, still makes no sense however. I notice it says “kindly requests” so maybe they wouldn’t be enforcing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 1 hour ago, OldStager said: im not familiar with karting gear, is it not fia approved then... FIA approval does not automatically mean that it is fire rated, there are different standards for different disciplines of motorsports. Karting clothing is built for abrasion resistance rather than fire resistance as the accident risks are different to those of cars. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 I am not sure it should be all cars but certainly anything without an mot (So probably been modified / track prepped) or open top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXRORY Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Chris King said: I notice it says “kindly requests” so maybe they wouldn’t be enforcing it? I thought that, but then above it it says new safety rule. Don't know what I think about it really. The intention is to keep people safe though. It should be everyone, then I won't look like the stigs cousin on my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, SXRORY said: then I won't look like the stigs cousin on my own many years ago i would rock up at an amateur karting event, just those 50cc 4 stroke things and i would wear all my hillclimb gear and did indeed look a right plonker, but had the last laugh when one poor guy over turned his and wrecked his arms on the ground as he slid - he was just wearing a short sleeved t shirt - not good. surely if its a rule, then why say kindly request... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickBW Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Can anyone recommend a good entry level fire proof suit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, NickBW said: Can anyone recommend a good entry level fire proof suit? @Mark (smokey mow) had one for sale if the size suits - or check out our sponsor @Hawkemotorsport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I tend to wear my fireproofs so, I dont really care, but the line of "factory build caterhams and westfiels" is there only dont make his caterham rental bussines too complicated. The truth is that ANY modified or track oriented car driver should wear it. An splitt fuel line is actually just as common in modern beemers than in kit cars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Henry Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 ‘Factory built’ Is that just so Dave (ot tdo) can still rent his caterham without drivers having to buy a race suit? Just a thought…..🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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