Track day regulations
What the FFSA requires for track days, depending on your car.
The FFSA has updated its equipment requirements for track day sessions (leisure driving). Find your case and see exactly what you need.
Production car
Valid MOT (technique), or modified production car with a bolt-in roll cage with a maximum of 6 points.
- MandatoryHelmet with at least EC approval (full-face with visor if the car has no windshield)
- Strongly recommendedFHR system (with FIA helmet) for cars with a bolt-in roll cage with a maximum of 6 points
- RecommendedFireproof balaclava and underwear, fireproof race suit, fireproof gloves
Prepared or competition car
Bolt-in roll cage with more than 6 points, welded roll cage with 6 points or more, or competition car.
- MandatoryFIA-approved helmet (full-face with visor if the car has no windshield)
- MandatoryFHR system for all cars from 1977 onwards and all open-cockpit cars
- MandatoryFIA-approved fireproof race suit and fireproof gloves
- RecommendedFIA-standard fireproof balaclava and underwear
Get equipped
Helmets
FIA 8859-2024, 8860-2018, Snell SA2025 →
FHR systems
Size and angle based on your seating position →
Driver clothing
Race suit, gloves, racing boots →
Summary created by ZAMP Helmets France to make things easier for you. It does not under any circumstances replace the current regulations published by the FFSA and ZAMP Helmets France cannot be held liable. Also, check the regulations set by your track day organizer.