GETTING KITTED OUT RIGHT

Remember when your parents used to take you to a toy shop as a kid? Being let loose in a racewear supplier for the first time is a similar thing.

Having your race licence gives you the freedom to kit yourself out to whatever style, substance and budget suits. But, before you buy, remember the ground rules: there are varying levels of mandatory equipment for different motorsport branches, plus many levels of certification and quality. Be sure to know what you need before you start.

Here experts share top tips for making sure your hard-earned cash doesn’t go to waste.

Helmet

It’s the most obvious purchase, but it can be the easiest to get wrong.

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