Go Pro Hero HD Motorsport

One of the most popular standalone HD camera used in motorsport, I had to have one to capture trackday footage. I found a supplier in the US and managed to get a seriously good deal. Very pleased indeed.

Very short footage below. I still had the 'outdoor' case on which is why the sound is so quiet.

Smoothed & Re-Painted Cam Cover

I commisioned Bren aka Brencivic from the CTR forum to paint me a Championship White cam cover. Once it was ready I made the journey up to Chesterfield to pick it up and get it fitted. I also brought along a carbon fiber plug cover that I had purchased a while back. The results were stunning.

Before: OEM Type R

After: Championship White Smoothed Cam Cover with C/F Plug Cover

Willans Harnesses

I picked up a pair of second hand Willans harnesses in great condition. Very pleased, Willans are one of the top brands around and are used in F1 frequently.

Track Day Goodies

I decided it was time to buy my own helmet, an OMP Superkart with a Custom Gold Iridium Visor. I had found during track sessions that my hands got rather sweaty so I purchased a pair of OMP Wins Top Race gloves as well.

Clear Visor

Gold Iridium Visor

The fit for both items was spot on and the gloves in particular felt like a second skin.
I would have loved to have gone for the Snell approved Arai GP5 helmet, but I would not be looking to compete anytime soon which is why I had gone for the Superkart.

A Snell approved helmet is competition legal for a maximum of 10 years. To explain in simple terms why:

• Snell update their standards every 5 years
• A Snell standard is no longer valid for competition use when the 2nd succssive standard update is released e.g. Take Snell 2000, Snell 2005 and Snell 2010 standards. Snell 2000 is valid for competition use until Snell 2010 is released. 

There was no point me getting such an expensive helmet now, especially as Snell 2010 was due to be released towards the end of the year. Additionally I had flirted with the idea of Kart racing, so the SuperKart would fit regulation requirements of karting competitions and track days