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Fire suit requirements?

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BCCOWANWEELS:
GREAT ADVISE HERE
"When applying safety standards take a step away from the car and imagine someone else in the car. Say, like a friend or family. Is a minimum good enough? Be ready for the worst and hope it never happens."

Eaallred:
Thanks guys, I'll get some more pics and info on the cars posted this weekend.

I had the black car catch fire and burn to the ground at the track on Labor Day 2012. So fire safety is in the back of my mind these days. With the engine and fuel system ahead of me I do see the added danger. Stuff happens sometimes and it is best to be prepared.

Do you guys run a head sock, nomex long johns, etc?  What would you guys do for a nine second FED?

dreracecar:
Head socks are cheaper than Helmets. Sweat-dirt-grease destroy the lining an foam padding over time so the sock is a nomex liner. "Nomex is not fire proof" and it does burn up however it does not support combustion, take away the source of fire and it will stop burning.

buickfed:
I used to be involved in health and safety where I worked. I still practice it and always read up on everything from towing to racing. never enough safety. with that thought and my son drives the rail and I've told him whenever he does not feel safe in the car, it will be sold. he's worth a lot more than the car.

always, safety first.

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