Category: Motorsport
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Sabelt Spine Fibreglass Seat Is Built To Excel
A household name in racing seats, the Sabelt Spine Fibreglass racing seat aims to revolutionise the racing seat market. But does it? Continue reading for all the details. Their ‘Spine’ seat meets the FIA 8855-2021 approval. This is a big deal as well, the old standard FIA 8855-1999 was at the time great to regulate… Read More
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What is the FIA 8856-2018 Regulation
You might have heard of it and seen it on new racewear and wondered what it is and why the regulation was brought in, well we are here to answer those very questions. Such as – ‘What is the FIA 8856-2018 regulation?’ ‘Do I need to upgrade my racewear now?’ and ‘What disciplines of motorsport… Read More
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How to Choose Racing Underwear
So, your body, hands and feet are now all kitted out with fireproof racewear. Time to take to the track… but hold on, there is just one other area to consider. Racing underwear. Choosing your race underwear Along with a race suit, gloves and boots, it is highly recommended that a driver wears a full… Read More
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Safety in Motorsport: Guide to a Fire Extinguisher
The dangers of fire are ever present in motorsport. With onboard fuel and electrical systems being the most likely place for a fire to originate, along with the heat that can build up within the engine bay, it doesn’t take long for a fire to take hold and tear through a car. You need a… Read More
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Choosing a Racing Harness
We all know that a racing harness is an important piece of safety equipment, but we’ve often heard the phrase “belts are belts” used when determining which racing harness to buy. Are all belts and harnesses the same? In this post we will be looking at the main points to consider when selecting a racing… Read More
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Kartwear for Beginners
Karting is a great way of getting into motorsport. Not only is it cheaper than racing cars, it’s also great fun. If you are thinking of delving into the realm of kart racing, the chances are that you will most likely have visited one of the many kart circuits around the country for some arrive… Read More
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How to Choose a Set of Racing Tyres
Tyres. They are black, round, and made of rubber – but that is not all. As they provide important grip on the road, it is not as simple as just selecting a racing tyre which looks good or has the correct size. There is a lot more to them than that. So, what do you… Read More
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How to Choose Racing Gloves & Boots
With your brand new race suit sorted, what else would you need to start racing? This next instalment of our “Racewear for beginners” series covers some smaller, but no less important items: gloves and boots, because your hands and feet are just as important to keep protected. It is worth remembering that the required motorsport… Read More
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The Demon Tweeks Roundup
Here at Demon Tweeks, we like to keep you up to date as much as possible on the goings on here. In 2023 we’re launching our newsletter blog calling out key topics, activity and news that has happened over the last few months. This is the first of the year and it will cover all… Read More
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#TeamDT In The Spotlight – Holly Crankshaw
For many, the season has well and truly started. We’ve been inundated with news, stories and pictures right across the spectrum of motorsport. Many of our #TeamDT members either started off racing, or currently race karts. This is where our next In The Spotlight guest plied her trade in the earlier days of her career.… Read More