No... they require a helmet, gloves, and a long sleeve jacket (doesn't even have to be leather). Leg and foot protection is up to you. I'll wear jeans, my A* boots, leather jacket, helmet, and Spidi gloves, but I've seen guys in as little as a sweatshirt, tennis shoes, and Mechanix gloves. There are usually 3-5 guys in the full gear though. Not req'd for Wed night racing, but those guys also do the weekend stuff where it is - that and most of them have 8-9 sec bikes.