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Track Days

How to do your first track day in a car or on a motorcycle: HPDE explained, a checklist, what it costs, insurance, the gear you need and where to book. Every rule, price and requirement links to the organiser, insurer or manufacturer that publishes it.

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Track day gear

  • Best Head and Neck Restraints

    HANS, Simpson Hybrid, NecksGen, Schroth Flex, Stand 21 and Zamp compared. SFI 38.1 and FIA 8858 labels, sizing, tether expiry and organiser rules.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Lap Timers

    Seven lap timers for car and bike track days: AiM Solo 2 and Solo 2 DL, RaceBox Mini, Garmin Catalyst 2 and phone apps. Hz, data, video and prices.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Airbag Vests for Track Days

    Airbag vests and suits that list a track or race mode, compared on price, servicing, standards and owner reviews. Tech-Air, In&motion and more.

    6 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Hitch Carriers

    Seven motorcycle hitch carriers compared on weight rating, tire fit and price, plus a plain guide to tongue weight, Class III/IV hitches and plate laws.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Paddock Stands

    Seven motorcycle stands compared: spool rear, front fork and headlift, single-sided swingarm. Prices and what owners report, checked October 2026.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Race Suits for Track Days

    Motorcycle leathers for track days compared on price, EN 17092 class, airbag compatibility and organiser rules, from budget to premium.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Ramps and Tie-Downs

    Seven motorcycle ramps, tie-downs and a wheel chock compared on rating, length and price, with plain notes on working load limit and how to strap a bike.

    7 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Motorcycle Tire Warmers

    Six motorcycle tire warmers compared: fixed, dual-temp and digital sets, sizes, power draw from makers' specs, and what tire makers say about warmers.

    6 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Racing Gloves

    Six racing gloves with SFI 3.3 or FIA 8856-2018 labels from $74.95. Outer vs inner seams, grip, sizing and what track day organisers require.

    6 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Racing Helmets

    Eight SA2025 and FIA 8859-2024 auto racing helmets compared, plus Snell SA vs M, which track days accept motorcycle helmets, and UK and AU rules.

    8 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Racing Shoes

    Six racing shoes with SFI 3.3/5 or FIA 8856-2018 labels, from $109.95. Sole feel, sizing and what track day organisers actually require.

    6 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Racing Suits

    Eight fire suits from single-layer to 3-layer, with SFI 3.2A/1, /5, /15 and FIA 8856-2018 explained and track day organiser rules checked.

    8 picks · updated 19 October 2026

  • Best Track Day Cameras

    Five track day cameras compared on mounting, data overlays, battery, heat and audio, with the camera rules published by real organisers.

    5 picks · updated 19 October 2026

Where to book a drive or track day

Circuits where our guide lists bookable track days, driving experiences, schools or karting, checked on each provider’s own site.