SAFETY: What do you wear when you go racing?

SWThomas · 03-27-2008, 04:57 PM

I'm just curious to see how seriously everyone takes their personal safety when they go racing. I use to just wear a helmet and jeans. I try to wear a long sleeve shirt or sweat-top when I can. I know some people think it's goofy to wear fireproof clothing unless you're running 7's, but I will be taking my safety more seriously from now on when I hit the track. I will be wearing my helmet (even if the track doesn't mandate it), fire-retardant racing shoes, Nomex full-length underwear (top/bottom), Nomex gloves, and Nomex socks. That should give me a moderate margin of safety without going all out on a $250 Multi-Layer Nomex suit. There's a few more things I could do to be safer, but these little things should reduce the risk some.

What stuff do you wear?

Darryl Buckner · 03-27-2008, 05:00 PM

Double layer nomex pants, double layer nomex jacket, neck brace, helmet, nomex gloves, and retardant shoes. And boy does it suck in the summer, but I cannot think of a worse way to die than being burnt to death.

Ronnie · 03-27-2008, 06:03 PM

I wear a helmet and a fire jacket. I need to get my friggin roll bar installed.

91notch · 03-27-2008, 06:27 PM

Used to wear one layer fire suit and helmet. When the new setup is complete i will need/want way more.

slow04 · 03-27-2008, 07:00 PM

I wear sunglasses,loin cloth and a cowboy hat...............get your ass up here and race

Richard Head · 03-27-2008, 07:04 PM

And bring "Fade to the Back" with you. We want to see the 3.4's run.

1BAD4DR · 03-27-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow04

I wear sunglasses,loin cloth and a cowboy hat...............get your ass up here and race

Thats a mental picture i could have lived without....

LOOOOORETTTTAAAA!!!!

chrisheltra · 03-27-2008, 08:03 PM

Your first concern should be a cage. .02

91notch · 03-27-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

Your first concern should be a cage. .02

Yep. All the fire protection in the world won't save you from getting smashed up.

These will though

LXtasy · 03-27-2008, 09:11 PM

One of those and a banana leaf covering my genitals. Sometimes a pair of sandals if the weather is right.

Dave · 03-27-2008, 09:15 PM

I don't wear any protective gear b/c I can see the other cars taillights the whole way up the track, I guess that's one of the benefits of having a really SLOW car!!!!

Mike · 03-27-2008, 09:19 PM

Last week I was in shorts, t-shirt, sandles, and no helmet. You can do that when you have a slow truck.

dkbmxer002 · 03-27-2008, 09:34 PM

flip flops, wife beater and a beer.

05Saleen · 03-27-2008, 09:37 PM

You have all this fire retardant clothing. Do you have a Fire extinguisher??? Most over looked item that could really save you or your truck. Roll cage is definately something worth investing in......Better seat belts is another. Don't see anyone with a chute yet! That could help if you brake a brake line!

05Saleen · 03-27-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95cobra

Yep. All the fire protection in the world won't save you from getting smashed up.

These will though

That is hilarious!

SWThomas · 03-27-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie

I wear a helmet and a fire jacket. I need to get my friggin roll bar installed.

You and me both brotha! I'm still looking for a good place to install one.

SWThomas · 03-27-2008, 09:45 PM

You guys are too funny!

Richard Head · 03-27-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95cobra

Yep. All the fire protection in the world won't save you from getting smashed up.

These will though

Now those are down right sexey. Good fine Mikie.

Richard Head · 03-27-2008, 10:16 PM

Spencer,
For us L guy's, generaly just a helment is all we add.
This is the way I'm leaning right now.
1. Cage
2. Race seat or seats
3. Race belt/harness with cross bar on cage or reinforced anchor points
4. Better front brakes
I am trying to attend an event that will have some L's with the cage in so I can see if I can get my big butt in to drive. Along with these, a track with a good tech. inspection an upgraded flywheel and balancer will also be needed.
So far I have not been called on anything but I would rather be safe.
You and others as government property need to be extra safe to allow me and others to get drunk, talk(post) crap, and be stupid. Thank you

Chillerman · 03-27-2008, 10:40 PM

Only a helmet and long sleeves at this point. I'm sure it's time to start thinking about some more serious gear.

03-27-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	SAFETY: What do you wear when you go racing? I'm just curious to see how seriously everyone takes their personal safety when they go racing. I use to just wear a helmet and jeans. I try to wear a long sleeve shirt or sweat-top when I can. I know some people think it's goofy to wear fireproof clothing unless you're running 7's, but I will be taking my safety more seriously from now on when I hit the track. I will be wearing my helmet (even if the track doesn't mandate it), fire-retardant racing shoes, Nomex full-length underwear (top/bottom), Nomex gloves, and Nomex socks. That should give me a moderate margin of safety without going all out on a $250 Multi-Layer Nomex suit. There's a few more things I could do to be safer, but these little things should reduce the risk some. What stuff do you wear? __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

03-27-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Double layer nomex pants, double layer nomex jacket, neck brace, helmet, nomex gloves, and retardant shoes. And boy does it suck in the summer, but I cannot think of a worse way to die than being burnt to death. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

03-27-2008, 06:03 PM	#3
Ronnie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 42	I wear a helmet and a fire jacket. I need to get my friggin roll bar installed. __________________ '03 Lightning 10.50 @ 128.50 19PSI Truck built & tuned by AVT Performance New motor combo in the works!!!

03-27-2008, 06:27 PM	#4
91notch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: charleston, sc Posts: 1,131	Used to wear one layer fire suit and helmet. When the new setup is complete i will need/want way more. __________________ RTCTTFMF! Last edited by 91notch; 03-27-2008 at 09:29 PM.

03-27-2008, 07:00 PM	#5
slow04 Oink! M-ther F-cker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pimlico Posts: 1,126	I wear sunglasses,loin cloth and a cowboy hat...............get your ass up here and race __________________ match my weight and I'll show you this^^^ www.darylsmithdrywall.com

03-27-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
Richard Head Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 788	And bring "Fade to the Back" with you. We want to see the 3.4's run. __________________

03-27-2008, 08:03 PM	#8
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Your first concern should be a cage. .02 __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

03-27-2008, 09:11 PM	#10
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	One of those and a banana leaf covering my genitals. Sometimes a pair of sandals if the weather is right. __________________

03-27-2008, 09:15 PM	#11
Dave Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 532	I don't wear any protective gear b/c I can see the other cars taillights the whole way up the track, I guess that's one of the benefits of having a really SLOW car!!!! __________________ '99 Lightning with a few bolt-ons

03-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#12
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	Last week I was in shorts, t-shirt, sandles, and no helmet. You can do that when you have a slow truck.

03-27-2008, 09:34 PM	#13
dkbmxer002 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orlando/charleston/savannah/D.C. Posts: 2,265	flip flops, wife beater and a beer. __________________ white 90's ls single cam nitrous hatchback

03-27-2008, 09:37 PM	#14
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,159	You have all this fire retardant clothing. Do you have a Fire extinguisher??? Most over looked item that could really save you or your truck. Roll cage is definately something worth investing in......Better seat belts is another. Don't see anyone with a chute yet! That could help if you brake a brake line! __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

03-27-2008, 09:45 PM	#17
SWThomas Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 534	You guys are too funny! __________________ 2008 Black Toyota Tundra 4X4 DC Limited My MySpace Page iPhone Hacks & Modding

03-27-2008, 10:16 PM	#19
Richard Head Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 788	Spencer, For us L guy's, generaly just a helment is all we add. This is the way I'm leaning right now. 1. Cage 2. Race seat or seats 3. Race belt/harness with cross bar on cage or reinforced anchor points 4. Better front brakes I am trying to attend an event that will have some L's with the cage in so I can see if I can get my big butt in to drive. Along with these, a track with a good tech. inspection an upgraded flywheel and balancer will also be needed. So far I have not been called on anything but I would rather be safe. You and others as government property need to be extra safe to allow me and others to get drunk, talk(post) crap, and be stupid. Thank you __________________

03-27-2008, 10:40 PM	#20
Chillerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 1,232	Only a helmet and long sleeves at this point. I'm sure it's time to start thinking about some more serious gear. __________________ 88 Mustang LX mild 302, no laughing gas, and the rest is secret. Best 1/8th 7.843 @ 87.98, best 1/4 12.427 @ 111.20, best 60 1.601 89 Mustang LX wheels up @ Pinks All Out