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helmets have come a long way and some now even
have customizable padding to get the fit just right",

I'll add that getting a speaker and mic installed in
the helmet is worth every penny in the way of
comfort and convenience as opposed to forcing a
stand alone boom mic and ear piece up inside of
your helmet in order to hear your instructor while
on track. Every instructor worth his or her salt will
have a communication system for you to plug in to
for on- track use as, aside from hand signals, wind
noise makes it extremely difficult to communicate
otherwise.

Above: A mighty MGB takes to the track. Quick and nimble, Racing shoes, gloves, and suits are never required
vintage racers really do have more fun. Image by Phil Riley
for HPDE events and are purely optional. I've never
Below: Looking back, our first issue of Motoring in April
found a need for them.
2022 featured this Vintage Racing Story& a 74-7ear old
rookie. It's never too late. Buy a helmet! A thinly soled pair of closed toed shoes will do just
fine. Long pants and a long sleeved shirt are
sometimes required but not always. Check with your
club to see if shorts and t-shirts are OK for those
future hot summer days.

Now that we've covered preparation for you, the
driver, update those Christmas lists!

Next month we'll be digging in to mechanical
preparation of your car and how to protect your
investment.

Happy Holidays!

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