Protect Your Hearing at the Track Without Missing the Announcer

There is nothing quite like the sound of race day. The rumble of engines, the roar of the crowd, and the excitement of green flag racing are all part of the experience.

Unfortunately, those same sounds can also put your hearing at risk.

Many motorsports events regularly exceed safe noise levels, especially near the front stretch, drag strip starting line, pit road, or staging lanes. Whether you attend a weekly short track race, a national drag racing event, or a weekend kart race, protecting your hearing should always be part of your race day plan.

The challenge is that traditional earplugs often make it difficult to hear the race announcer. Fans are forced to choose between protecting their hearing or following the action.

With TrackTune and Auditory Defense, you no longer have to choose.

How Loud Is a Racetrack?

Most race cars easily produce sound levels between 90 and 120 decibels, depending on the type of racing and where you are sitting. Top Fuel dragsters, sprint cars, modifieds, and other high-performance race vehicles can produce even higher peak sound levels close to the racing surface.

According to hearing health experts, prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can contribute to permanent hearing damage. Even a single race day can expose fans to several hours of loud noise.

That makes quality hearing protection one of the most important items to bring to the track.

The Problem With Traditional Earplugs

Most foam earplugs do exactly what they are designed to do. They block noise.

Unfortunately, they also block the announcer.

The announcer explains what is happening during the race. Driver introductions, lineup changes, caution updates, lap traffic, class information, sponsor messages, and race results all come through the PA system. When that audio is muffled, fans often miss important moments.

Many fans simply remove their hearing protection so they can hear better, exposing themselves to hours of unnecessary noise.

The Better Solution: TrackTune Plus Auditory Defense

TrackTune streams live announcer audio directly to your smartphone, giving you crystal-clear commentary anywhere around the facility.

Pair that with Auditory Defense earplug earbuds and you get two benefits at the same time:

• Quality hearing protection from race day noise.
• Clear announcer audio delivered directly to your ears.

Instead of struggling to hear the PA system across the grandstands, you hear the announcer directly through your earbuds while reducing harmful engine noise around you.

It is one of the easiest ways to improve your race day experience while protecting your long-term hearing.

Choose the Right Hearing Protection

Auditory Defense offers several products that work well with TrackTune.

Bluetooth Earplug Earbuds

The Bluetooth Earplug Earbuds let you stream TrackTune wirelessly from your phone while maintaining hearing protection. They are ideal for fans who want freedom to move around the track without dealing with cables.

Wired Earplug Earbuds

The Wired Earplug Earbuds provide the same great combination of hearing protection and clear announcer audio through a standard wired connection.

Both products are excellent choices for race fans who want to hear every lap without exposing their ears to damaging sound levels.

Do Not Forget the Kids

Young race fans are even more sensitive to loud environments than adults. Proper hearing protection helps children enjoy race day safely while building a lifelong love of motorsports.

Auditory Defense offers hearing protection for every age.

• Mini Mufflers are designed for babies and toddlers attending races.
• Kids' Passive Earmuffs are built for young race fans who need dependable hearing protection throughout the event.

Whether you are bringing a newborn to their first race or spending the weekend at a karting event with your family, proper hearing protection should always be part of your race day checklist.

The Perfect Race Day Combination

TrackTune and Auditory Defense solve one of the biggest frustrations race fans have faced for years.

You no longer have to decide between hearing the announcer and protecting your hearing.

With TrackTune delivering live race commentary directly to your phone and Auditory Defense providing hearing protection built for motorsports, you can enjoy every lap more comfortably while protecting your hearing for years to come.

Get Ready for Your Next Race

Before your next trip to the track, make sure you have everything you need for a better race day experience.

Download the TrackTune App to hear live announcer audio, learn more about TrackTune for Race Fans, and shop the complete lineup of Auditory Defense hearing protection.

Your hearing is worth protecting. With TrackTune and Auditory Defense, you never have to miss the action to do it.