2024 was a wrap. I came in 35th for K1 Points, grabbed some new PRs and even ventured to the great outdoors. 2025 had arrived and I committed to upgrading my racing attire.
HEAD
What inspired this makeover was my first trip to K1 Circuit where you may recall I had some rocks chucked at my face. Luckily my face was protected by my helmet, however the visor suffered a serious scratch right in my eyeline. Unfortunately my helmet was discontinued, so there was no replacement visor to be found.
It was tough to let it go, that helmet had been with me through everything, but it was time.
A brand new olive green helmet made its way into my life. Was me being a Halo fan a factor in this choice? I’ll let you decide.
BODY
For the longest time I was racing in stretchy jeans and t-shirts. In 2025 it was time to upgrade to high quality leggings. Maybe because I’m a millennial and I recall the days when leggings were not to be used as pants that I delayed this change. The difference was immediate, the amount of races I could do in a night doubled. For tops, it’s either 100% cotton tees or proper jerseys and even rash guards for warmer days.
FORMAL WEAR
For the Circuit I wanted a suit. This is the first time I had ever raced in one and I loved it. Nothing riding up, everything felt secure. This OMP suit is very lightweight and for cooler days and nights I have a fleece base layer I can slip underneath.
HANDS
I have been through an obscene amount of racing gloves. On thing I have come to despise is Velcro. It sticks to the fabric of the gloves causing pilling which I find unacceptable. When it comes to grip, I prefer pretty damn sticky. For my indoor gloves I got these Alpinestars slip-ons with silicone palm grips. They fit my tiny hands and the grip is REAL.
Of course I bought a couple pairs during a sale. However, I have been using these pink ones for just under six months and am not pleased to see this seam ripping.
For the circuit I love these OMP KS4s. Leather grip and a little thicker for outdoor purposes. They take a beating but so far have hung in there like champions.
THE KICKS
I opted for these Saprco K-Poles and yes they are high top.
I know a lot of you are not fans. As a former figure skater, I like the ankle support, deal with it. Sleek, extremely lightweight, I can feel everything. These have really helped me to listen to karts more as well as take the edge off my ankles.
Obviously I’m not going to rival Lewis Hamilton anytime soon when it comes to track style but for now, it works.