Instead, it expands when it burns, giving the driver more time to leave the car and escape further injury. ... The OMP fire racing suits are SFI approved and meet the latest FIA 8856-2018 standard.

Explore how the fire suits are made and how NASCAR Drivers Select Their Fire Suits. ... The video explained that every driver at Joe Gibbs Racing has their own custom-made fire suit.

Both the SFI and FIA have different certifications for different articles of clothing, including suits, gloves, arm restraints, fire resistant socks, etc. Currently for suits, the SFI has its Spec ...

To make its fire suits, Stand 21 starts by measuring drivers' height, weight, arm length, chest circumference, and more. Then workers use computers to construct a pattern, or template.

At the race track, it doesn’t take much to tell competitors apart in the crowds. Just look for the sponsor-laden—hopefully, in the driver’s case—fire suit, and you’ve found your person.

I'm not sure what was the plan here by going with the shark-tooth look for the normally all-red Citgo Wood Brothers Racing fire suit of Elliott Sadler, but the car also had this same look for the ...

The difference between surviving a fire in your race car is your firesuit. Choose the right one. Know what you're looking for and you can't go wrong. - Circle Track Magazine ...

After the adoption of Nomex made fire suits more flexible and easy to sew, racing suits became another way to showcase a driver’s individuality. BENEDICT REDGROVE Don Garlits, 1965.

IndyCar fans can meet drivers from Ed Carpenter Racing at a meet and greet event at the Java House's Zionsville shop on Monday afternoon, with another event planned for May 21 at the Carmel Clay ...

Simpson demonstrated the fire resistance of his latest racing suit at the1986 Indianapolis 500. ... Simpson competed as a driver in several racing series and finished 13th in the 1974 Indianapolis ...

A fire-resistant racing suit is a one- or two-piece suit made from flame-resistant or flame-retardant materials. In many cases, wearing a fire suit is required if you want to compete.