Glove tips for the Leather non ACR steering wheel please

[Shannon Whitehead]

#466594

8400, I use Simpson gloves. Similar to the ones in the link below, but an older version that I like and bought a spare pair.

Beyond fire safety, the gloves hold all the perspiration that would get on the wheel and make it slippery.

You said this is your first track day in the viper. You need to focus and practice keeping your hands at the 9 and 3 position on the wheel, and place your thumbs in the wheel indentations and grip the back sides of the wheel with your finger tips. Your viper has a great steering wheel for the track. Learn to keep your hands in that position at all times and take a look at instructional videos on how to do that when making a big turn that will cross your arms up. Move the seat forward, so your elbows bend straight to the floor and practice in the driveway so you can make sure you can turn the wheel 180 degrees.

Drive smooth, focus on the lines and worry about shift points later as you run move laps. good luck and have fun!!! Mike

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Simpson-V-Grip-Gloves,5763.html?sku=63020400-S-RED&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7MCb8uyB3QIVi4bACh3aTQ0oEAYYASABEgL_4fD_BwE

[Shannon Whitehead]

#466960

For what it’s worth, my ’13 track car has the same steering wheel as you and I never use gloves and have never noticed any issue with the steering wheel slipping. Give it a try without the gloves.

[Racingswh]

#466969

Left over as a habit from racing a long time ago I almost always wear gloves and just feel comfortable that way. I wear Alpinestars Tech 1 race glove and I really like them!

[Shannon Whitehead]

#467082

I like these

https://simpsonraceproducts.com/clearance/talon-grip-glove/

But it appears they are closing them out and only offer small ones.

[Shannon Whitehead]

#467095

Carl I had a pair for 10 years that finally wore out. Found 2 pairs a couple years ago, and put one pair away Really like these Tallons!

[XSnake]

#470902

OMP One-S

[Bryan Savage]

#470910

I’d run a couple track days using G-Force gloves, but I quit using them because they didn’t help with wheel grip. Sure, I’d like it for my hands to not be burned off if I roll the car with a full fuel tank, but my bare hands work great with the stock leather wheel. There shouldn’t be a furious amount of wheel-sawing on these cars unless you’re at 10/10ths and constantly correcting oversteer.

Push against the wheel with your palms. It helps keep you upright in your seat, and the pressure is enough to grip the wheel. Don’t hang onto the wheel for lateral stability. Use your knees and core to brace you upright. Keep your fists unclenched and just push against the wheel instead.

Spirit Fingers!!!

[Bill Pemberton]

#470946

Speedway is great ( oldest HotRod/Racing company in the US ) and check out the Sparco gloves — good ones under $100 and they have a solid grip in the palm area. Used them for years and just bought a new pair recently and they would work perfect for you. They offer free shipping for many items based on price!

[Shannon Whitehead]

#31748

Hey Guys,

Finally going to take the car for a track day in a couple weeks. Its my first one, I have a helmet and some proper shoes ordered, however no suit just yet. I unfortunately have the super slippery Leather wheel, I hope to upgrade to the alacantra ACR style at some point. Anyway ,the majority of gloves out there are obviously fire retardant, so they serve a dual purpose however at this early point in my track day career I am mostly concerned with grip on the wheel. The majority of the large gauntlet style gloves seem to have a soft, felt like palm from what i can see in the pictures, which is the opposite of some dirt bike style gloves I have stumbled across, which have some silicon strips on the palm that would likely grip the wheel much better. Any tips or suggestions here would be greatly appreciated.

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