Things to Bring to a Track Day in 2020

If you’re using a helmet, we recommend also putting on a headsock, also known as a balaclava. It prevents your sweat from soaking into your helmet’s padding, so you don’t have to clean it as often. 

If you plan to do any real racing, find a headsock made from Nomex that’s been SFI or FIA certified, like this one from Luxe Performance. 

You might not think you need driving gloves for a track day, but grip the wheel hard enough and long enough, and the blisters on your fingers will say differently. 

This pair from Sabelt is FIA approved and looks great.  

As track temperatures increase throughout the day, the air inside your tires will expand and contract. Unless your car has an onboard monitoring system that reads pressures for each tire, you’re going to want to have a pressure gauge on hand to make sure your tires are inflated properly. 

Most track day events have several different run groups, and if your group isn’t on the course, you’ll likely have some downtime in between sessions. There aren’t many places to relax in race paddocks, so bringing a folding chair of your own is highly recommended. 

This Portal-built chair even has a fold-out table with a cup holder for snacks and drinks. 

Unless you dropped the extra cash to rent a garage space for your track event, you’re likely going to be spending the entire day outside in the sun. Sunscreen is essential for protecting your skin, so don’t skip out. 

Being outside all day means you’ll need a way to stay hydrated. Instead of wasting plastic, we suggest filling up a reusable water bottle before you head out for the day. 

Many tracks have on-site vending, so if you forget, it’s not the end of the world. But it will be expensive, so don’t forget.