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Fire suits for racing? #13726 12/15/04 12:02 AM 12/15/04 12:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,874 Upstate, NY sixpack4spd OP master
sixpack4spd OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,874 Upstate, NY	The local 1/8th mile track makes everyone wear a helmet and they say next season fire jackets are required. Ever heard of that before? Why would they require that? Anyone know what I need to buy?

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: sixpack4spd] #13727 12/15/04 12:05 AM 12/15/04 12:05 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,110 toledo, ohio plasticfantastic top fuel
plasticfantastic top fuel Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,110 toledo, ohio	Quote: The local 1/8th mile track makes everyone wear a helmet and they say next season fire jackets are required. Ever heard of that before? Why would they require that? Anyone know what I need to buy? Ask the track, if they require it ask them what min req. they want. I'm like a super hero, with no powers or motivation.

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: sixpack4spd] #13728 12/15/04 12:11 AM 12/15/04 12:11 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	Normally a single layer jacket is required for car's faster than 11.0 (1/4 mile). I just got a 3 layer 3-2a/15 suit for my license... not looking forward to wearing a hunting suit in 90* heat next summer What is your local 1/8 mile track??? Wouldn't happen to be skyview would it? They are really close to me and I saw they will require them for all racers next year as well. Jim

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: sixpack4spd] #13729 12/15/04 12:11 AM 12/15/04 12:11 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: The local 1/8th mile track makes everyone wear a helmet and they say next season fire jackets are required. Ever heard of that before? Why would they require that? Anyone know what I need to buy? OK.. I know this is a tough one, But I`m gonna try to answer it for you... FIRST, The helmet will be to protect your head, In the event your car should chose to start doing backflips through the traps!! Ever think about how it would feel to smack your skull into your roll bar, At about a 100mph??? SECOND, I would say the firesuit would be to save your skin, If your car just decided to BURST into flames!! I hope my examples helped to clear up your questions...

Re: Fire suits for racing? #13730 12/15/04 12:20 AM 12/15/04 12:20 AM
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Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	Quote: Quote: The local 1/8th mile track makes everyone wear a helmet and they say next season fire jackets are required. Ever heard of that before? Why would they require that? Anyone know what I need to buy? OK.. I know this is a tough one, But I`m gonna try to answer it for you... FIRST, The helmet will be to protect your head, In the event your car should chose to start doing backflips through the traps!! Ever think about how it would feel to smack your skull into your roll bar, At about a 100mph??? SECOND, I would say the firesuit would be to save your skin, If your car just decided to BURST into flames!! I hope my examples helped to clear up your questions... Yeah and you can drive a street car down the street and just as easily have it catch fire 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: Bigcube] #13731 12/15/04 12:42 AM 12/15/04 12:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Down South C CaptNemo super gas
CaptNemo super gas C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Down South	Quote: Normally a single layer jacket is required for car's faster than 11.0 (1/4 mile). I just got a 3 layer 3-2a/15 suit for my license... not looking forward to wearing a hunting suit in 90* heat next summer What is your local 1/8 mile track??? Wouldn't happen to be skyview would it? They are really close to me and I saw they will require them for all racers next year as well. A /15 suit ??!! did you not put a trans tunnel in the car ?? Blown Alcohol engine next season ?? OK, in the 1/4 11.99 to 10.00 ET ( that's 7.49 to 6.40 ET in the 1/8th. ) a SFI 3.2A/1 Single layer jacket is required. Faster than 10.00 and you'll need a SFI 3.2A/5 two layer jacket. Shoot me a PM and I'll get you taken care of on your safety equipment. Also, check out the Holiday Special thread in this forum. Edited to correct info 12/15/04 19:10 HRS CST Last edited by CaptNemo; 12/15/04 09:01 PM.

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: CaptNemo] #13732 12/15/04 12:45 AM 12/15/04 12:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	I spray the car once and a while, the 3 layer is needed with the juice. I've seen a car burst into the flames on the line at orlando, my safety is worth it. Jim

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Re: Fire suits for racing? #13734 12/15/04 01:04 AM 12/15/04 01:04 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I ran Late Model stock cars for years.. Didnt have to wear a double layer nomex w/ flece lining, But I DID!! Let me tell you after a couple hrs. in 130 deg. heat in the car in the middle of summer time in S. Fl., You were tore up from the floor up!!!! Better than having skin graphs for years!! Unfortunitly, I have seen a few people burned pretty bad, due to CHEAP firesuits.. I ALWAYS wore a fullface helmet and a nomex skirt around it, To keep out the flames. A racing friend of mine got burned in the face,neck,arms and legs, For one good reason... Not using the proper safety equipment!! P.S. I had WELL over $2500.00 invested in safety gear on me, While in that car.. Including the cold air system piped into my helmet..

Re: Fire suits for racing? #13735 12/15/04 07:55 AM 12/15/04 07:55 AM
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slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,179 Park Forest, IL	Quote: Never and I mean never wear those poly..hoosit sweats either. They look really gross burned into your legs Those were actually outlawed here for that exact reason. I used to wear a pair years ago because they were easy to get in and out of in the heat. Buddy of mine pointed out they were dangerous. I'd never even thought of it. "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: slantzilla] #13736 12/15/04 07:59 AM 12/15/04 07:59 AM
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HemiDart68 master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,866 North of Detroit	Ask Len at mancini one day why you have to wear a fire suit. When lens car burst into flames at half track, and he made a low 9 second pass in a complete ball of fire, and only managed to get the car slowed down to about 40 when he opened the door and got out. He didn't have the fire pants on because it wasn't required, all he required was a jacket. His legs got burned real bad, and if he would have had the pants on he could have probably slowed the car down to stop, and just got out and walked away like you see on TV. In God we trust, all others pay cash. www.lightnens.com (Home of the world's fastest Paint Job)

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Re: Fire suits for racing? #13738 12/15/04 08:38 AM 12/15/04 08:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey. W wildcargo master
wildcargo master W Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,059 Swamps of South Jersey.	If you have never bin burned and had that nylon fabric melted to your skin , And thay have to pick it off for about 4 months, Then you start to heal. It was a sock and 40 years ago. And I still remember the pain. Bud www.wildcar-go.itgo.com 64 DODGE 60' 1.433, 1/8 6.38 at 107.4, 1/4 10.08 at 132.02 foot brake, leaf springs

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: wildcargo] #13739 12/15/04 11:02 AM 12/15/04 11:02 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I have seen tranny's blow at the track and send a fire ball right through the tunnel. One time of seening that was no fun. I can't even begin to think what hot trans fliud feels like on you skin. I wear a 3 layer jacket and have ever since I got to the low 12's. Next year I will be wearing the whole deal pants jacket shoes and gloves will also be sporting a new trans sheild.I have Nitrous on the car, not taking any chances.

Re: Fire suits for racing? #13740 12/15/04 11:19 AM 12/15/04 11:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Down South C CaptNemo super gas
CaptNemo super gas C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,069 Down South	I have a two layer that I had Deist tailor for me. Off the rack doesn't fit me very well. They did a great job and the embroidery looks really good. You can't see it very well in this photo. I have /5 two layer gloves and /5 driving shoes that I wear as well. I do need to get a head sock, as I use an open face helmet. For all the guys that are reading the thread and not posting, Take every precaution before you climb in the car and get belted in. You need to consider the worst case scenario. In the case of a fire, it could be worse that you survive... I hate to sound morbid, but it's an unfortunate truth. .

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: CaptNemo] #13741 12/15/04 11:51 AM 12/15/04 11:51 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Amen CaptNemo 1343901-photo20 lille.jpg (66 downloads)

Re: Fire suits for racing? #13742 12/15/04 11:57 AM 12/15/04 11:57 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Amen CaptNemo The last thing any of us wants to hear at the track or on any message board is the loss of a racer. Saftey first, it doesn't matter how fast your car goes if your not around to enjoy it.. Oh yea by the way...Captnemo Nice Ride!!!!!

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: Bigcube] #13743 12/15/04 04:05 PM 12/15/04 04:05 PM
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Gearhead383 enthusiast G Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 276 Mid west	Quote: Normally a single layer jacket is required for car's faster than 11.0 (1/4 mile). Did they change the rules for 2005 or is this an IHRA requirment? The rule was a single layered jacket started at 11.99 for NHRA tracks. Just curious.

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: Gearhead383] #13744 12/15/04 05:35 PM 12/15/04 05:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	Quote: Did they change the rules for 2005 or is this an IHRA requirment? The rule was a single layered jacket started at 11.99 for NHRA tracks. Just curious. I'm not sure for IHRA NHRA was faster than 11.0 needed single layer jacket. Jim

Re: Fire suits for racing? [Re: Bigcube] #13745 12/15/04 05:47 PM 12/15/04 05:47 PM
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5537SG super gas 5 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,033 Ontario	single layer for 11.99 and quicker in NHRA

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