FIA racewear

[harry289]

Right thinking of doing motorsport (after pricing up everything i need)

I know you have to have FIA approved racewear such as:
- race suit
- race boots
- gloves
- helmet

but i just wondered if you HAD to have nomex underwear (t-shirt, bottoms ect) when racing.

should be getting my go racing starter package soon and i guess it will say it all in there but just thought it would be good to post here first.

also race helmets - what specification do they have to be at to be able to be fit for racing as many are snell and FIA but have different numbers. anyone enlighten me? :)

thanks guys

[Dave_P]

Which motorsport were you thinking of doing?

Speed events dont require fireproof undies...

Stuff doesn't need to be FIA approved unless you do international events.

What i use for speed events...

helmet
www.v2sport.com

gloves
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OMP-New-Rally-Glove-Medium-Bl-Oval-Brisca-F2-Autograss-/280598526202?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4154f9b8fa

boots
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sparco-Slalom-SL-3-FIA-Race-Boot-Size-Euro-43-9-Blue-/190481993074?pt=UK_Car_Parts_Vehicles_Automobila_E T&hash=item2c599c8d72

Suit
http://www.rallyshop.it/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23_13&products_id=11674

[Bedford126]

i would invest in a pair of nomex socks as every bloke i talk to on track days swear by them after all if your feet get burnt makes your whole body pretty much useless. i know most fia boots have a nomex lining but they leave your shins with no protection.

[KamRacing]

One benefit is they are very comfortable under the racesuit as they are cut for the job in hand.