DRIVER SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
EFFECT FROM 01/04/2011
2011 SAFETY SPECIFICATION SHEET (WITH EFFECT FROM 01/04/2011)
• Helmets must be of a minimum standard as directed by British Oval Racing Safety Executive (B.O.R.S.E). These are:
BS6658 Type A/FR, FIA8860-2004, Snell SA2005, SFI Foundation 31.1A, SFI Foundation 31.2A. The E2205 European standard helmet may be used in Fibreglass or Tri-Composite form only.
. It is important that the helmet fits the driver correctly. Shatterproof goggles/visors must be worn although tinted visors are not advisable.
• ALL FORMULAS Fire retardant gloves are MANDATORY and must be marked appropriately.
• EURO RODS, THUNDER RODS AND HOT RODS: Neck braces are recommended and Fireproof balaclavas are MANDATORY and must be marked appropriately.
• SUPERSTOX, STREETSTOX AND LADIES ROOKIES :
Neck braces are mandatory and Fireproof balaclavas are recommended and must be marked appropriately.
• JUNIOR RODS AND JUNIOR ROOKIES:
Neck braces and Fireproof balaclavas MANDATORY and must be marked appropriately.
• Flameproof Balaclavas, socks and undergarments give a high degree of protection and should be seriously considered by all competitors. Drivers purchasing those garments should be assured of the flame retardency of any garment used.
• A quick release cloth window net must be fitted to the driver’s door window aperture. The netting should have holes not larger than 7.5cm or 3” wide. It should come down level with the steering wheel, and should be flexible and easily removable separate to the movement of the door.
• A 1Kg Dry Powder Gauge Fire Extinguisher is highly recommended but not mandatory and if fitted, this should be in a tube with a spring top and should be within easy reach of the driver. Old type BCF (green) type extinguishers are not allowed. All tow vehicles, must carry a minimum of a 2kg fire extinguisher dry power or gas, which must be within easy reach of the driver and mechanics at all times, especially when refueling.
• A minimum of 3” (75mm) wide safety belts 1.75” (40mm) sub-strap, ARE MANDATORY ACROSS ALL FORMULAS..
This must be a full five point buckle release harness (including NASCAR type) with sub-strap and must be fitted and bolted to the floor and/or the roll cage. Shoulder belts with a sternum protection latch are highly recommended. The sub-strap must be used at all times and all belts must connect to the quick release buckle. In the case of NASCAR lever latch buckles it is advisable to fit a secondary means of detent to prevent overall sleeves accidentally unhooking buckles during racing. A small section of Tubegrip elasticated bandage slid
over the hooked buckle serves this purpose. Special attention must be paid to the condition of seat belts and fixings once fitted. An extra bar is to be fitted to roll cage behind drivers seat approx 4” below shoulder height of driver. Your seat belts may be fixed to this bar. The bar is to be of roll cage material specification.