Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Scuffed leathers on a trackday?...

[chris_of_1979]

I'm thinking about getting back on track for the first time in a while.

I lowsided at Donington nearly 4 years ago (will be 4 years on April 19th), and for various reasons (cash, baby, time) haven't had the chance to get back on the track since.

So, am now in a better position to get on the track again - but am just wondering about the state of my leathers.

It was a decent Dianese 1 piece "K" suit that I lowsided in, and it hasn't burst any seams but is rather scuffed in places.

How do track-day organisers take to scuffed leathers?
Would they deem them as unsafe?

Anyone got any experience of this?

[Desmondo]

I very much doubt you'll have any porblems. My old Dainese set were somewhat scuffed and never heard a peep from anyone.

[TP]

As long as there are no holes and the seems are intact you'll be fine.

[Lily]

you should see the state of mine!!!

i look like road kill

but most trackdays dont even check your leathers and as long as they are in one piece and have no holes you should be fine anyway.

I would check more whether you feel confident wearing them in case you come off.

[Felix]

As already said, you shouldn't have any problems. Trackday organisers don't normally check your bike or kit as doing would imply additional liability on them. I believe the conditions you sign state that the bike and kit has to be "roadworthy".