Safety Gear

Driving suits, HANS devices, gloves, shoes, and fire extinguishers. What each event type requires and what's worth buying.

Safety Gear · Autocross

Autocross Gear Requirements

What SCCA Solo actually requires at tech — helmet ratings, what's optional, and what regulars typically run.

Safety Gear · HPDE

HPDE Gear by Run Group

From HPDE 1 (helmet only) to HPDE 4 (full gear). What each NASA and GridLife run group actually requires.

HANS Device Guide

When a HANS is required, how to size one, and which devices are worth buying at each price point.

Driving Suits Guide

SFI vs FIA ratings, single-layer vs multi-layer, and the suits worth buying for HPDE and Time Trials.

Gloves & Shoes Guide

When driving gloves and shoes are required, what SFI ratings mean, and picks at every budget.

Fire Extinguisher Guide

What's required at tech, how to mount it properly, and whether a halon or dry chemical extinguisher is right for your car.