Re: Fire suits for racing?
[Re: sixpack4spd]
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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
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
[Re: sixpack4spd]
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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...
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
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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
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
[Re: CaptNemo]
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12/15/04 12:45 AM
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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?
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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.
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
[Re: wildcargo]
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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.
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
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12/15/04 11:19 AM
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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.
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
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12/15/04 11:51 AM
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Amen CaptNemo
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
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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!!!!!
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Re: Fire suits for racing?
[Re: Bigcube]
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12/15/04 04:05 PM
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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.
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