Racing Suit
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:16 pm
I've looked at the Technical Safety Requirements, as well as through this sub-forum, trying to figure out what the rule is on Racing Suits. I currently have an SFI/FIA rated multi-layer suit. While it is more than adequate, I would prefer to have a slightly less-insulated 2-piece suit...
The Technical Safety Requirements say:
"BB. Clothing
1. Fire-retardant outer clothing or underwear.
2. Fire-retardant gloves.
3. Fire-retardant hood or helmet skirt in open-engine cars. Recommended
for all."
I can't find wording anywhere that states the level of Fire-Retardant required. I have been told that if I were to buy a single layer suit, that I would need fire retardant underwear; but cannot find that language anywhere in the Technical Regulations. Am I missing it somewhere?
Bottom line is I don't want to skimp on any safety items, and want to be sure I'm in compliance with the Regulations. That being said, it appears that a single layer SFI 3.2A/1 suit would meet the current Regulations.
If the intention is to have a certain level of protection that's not specified in the Regulations, I'd propose we draft a rule change next winter to specify an acceptable SFI rating.
If not, am I OK with a SFI 3.2A/1 rated suit?
Thanks for any help. - Erik
The Technical Safety Requirements say:
"BB. Clothing
1. Fire-retardant outer clothing or underwear.
2. Fire-retardant gloves.
3. Fire-retardant hood or helmet skirt in open-engine cars. Recommended
for all."
I can't find wording anywhere that states the level of Fire-Retardant required. I have been told that if I were to buy a single layer suit, that I would need fire retardant underwear; but cannot find that language anywhere in the Technical Regulations. Am I missing it somewhere?
Bottom line is I don't want to skimp on any safety items, and want to be sure I'm in compliance with the Regulations. That being said, it appears that a single layer SFI 3.2A/1 suit would meet the current Regulations.
If the intention is to have a certain level of protection that's not specified in the Regulations, I'd propose we draft a rule change next winter to specify an acceptable SFI rating.
If not, am I OK with a SFI 3.2A/1 rated suit?
Thanks for any help. - Erik