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PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
(4-wheeled Vehicles)
Divisional Requirements
(Note: the term “cars” as used here includes all 4-wheeled vehicles.)
Pure Street Division:
Belts: Factory stock OEM seat and shoulder belts, in good condition, with no frays or excessive wear, are the only acceptable restraints.* This Division requires that the belts must be exactly as installed by the vehicle manufacturer. The factory OEM belts should not be over 10 years old. Cars in this Division greater than ten years old should have their original OEM belts replaced with new belts.
*Exception: Cars so old that they did not originally come with shoulder belts are required to retrofit a factory-type 3 point seat and shoulder belt. (For example: http://www.andoauto.com/retrofit.htm) The retrofit installation must be done precisely to the supplier’s specifications. Cars with only lap belts are not allowed to run in this event. 4-point “show belts” or “street belts” are not acceptable.
Helmets: A SNELL Foundation SA2000 (or later) helmet in good condition with shatterproof eye protection is the minimum standard. (Shatterproof eyeglasses will be considered the minimum eye protection standard). A Nomex or Carbon-X head sock (balaclava) is highly recommended and may be required for drivers with long hair or facial hair. If such a head sock is worn, a SNELL Foundation M2000 or later helmet is an acceptable substitute. A full-face helmet with visor is highly recommended.
Clothing: Non-synthetic clothing (cotton, wool, leather etc.), covering torso, arms, and legs, plus gloves and leather topped shoes without holes are the minimum standard. Golf gloves and athletic shoes with holes are not considered appropriate. A Proban or similar (treated cotton) driving suit is acceptable for this division but not recommended. A Nomex or Carbon-X driving suit is highly recommended.
Auto B Division:
Belts/Harnesses: Factory stock or equivalent 3 point (seat and shoulder) belts, OEM or better, in good condition, with no frays or excessive wear, are the minimum standard. Factory OEM belts should not be over 10 years old. Cars in this Division greater than ten years old should have their original OEM belts upgraded to newer belts. 4-point “show belts” or “street belts” are not acceptable.
A proper 5 or 6-point safety harness is recommended. If a harness is installed, it must meet the specifications for the Auto A Division. (See Harnesses section, page 20.)
Arm Restraints: Arm Restraints are highly recommended if the car has a harness installed.
Helmets: A SNELL Foundation SA2000 (or later) helmet in good condition with shatterproof eye protection is the minimum standard. (Shatterproof eyeglasses will be considered the minimum eye protection standard). A Nomex or Carbon-X head sock (balaclava) is highly recommended and may be required for drivers with long hair or facial hair. If such a head sock is worn, a SNELL Foundation M2000 or later helmet is an acceptable substitute. A full-face helmet with visor is highly recommended.
Helmet Supports/Restraints: Padded helmet supports (“horse collars”) are recommended. A racing-approved head and neck restraint system (HANS, Hutchens, R3, Simpson, SRS-1 or similar) is highly recommended but note that some of these require that a safety harness also be installed.
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