Whether you are an avid petrolhead or prefer things on two wheels, we can all come together and appreciate the exhilaration and excitement of spending a day by the track.
But have you ever stopped to think about the damage you could be causing yourself and your ears from too much exposure to roaring revs?
Well, we’ve got you covered with our guide to ear plugs for motorsports and motorcycling!
Can motorsports damage your hearing?
It’s often easy to neglect our hearing when we are doing something we love, but did you know that noise-induced hearing loss is the second biggest cause of hearing loss? This is why it’s so important for us to take our ears into consideration before it’s too late.
Our ears are very sensitive and filled with delicate hairs that help sound signals travel to the brain. Exposure to loud noises for prolonged periods of time can damage these hairs and result in the sound signals not being able to fully make their way to the brain – in other words, this can result in hearing loss.