Firesuit Question?

[AllZWay]

15.17.1 Driving Suits
A driver is required to wear a suit that covers his or her entire body except for hands,
feet, and head. Driving suits shall be one piece carrying an SFI 3.2A/1 rating or higher
(3.2A/5, 3.2A/10, 3.2A/15, or 3.2A/20) or FIA 8856-2000, FIA NORME 1986/1986. .

I was always under the impression that you had to have a double layer firesuit or a single layer with nomex underwear and shirt.

Is this the case?

I am thinking of buying a new suit for next year and OG Racing has some awesome pricing on single layer SFI 3.2A/1 suits and some with SFI 3.2A/5.

I really want a lighter suit for the hot days.

[michaelmosty]

If you get the single layer you will have to wear the nomex underwear. I did this for the first year and it was blazing hot!! I would definitely stay away from the single layer.

[Adam Ginsberg]

James - the better 3.2/5A suits can be light. However, light = ex$pen$ive.

The next time your @ MSR-C, go to PST and check out the light suits they carry.

[mitchntx]

Don't get "one piece" confused with "single layer"

Jackets with seperate pants aren't legal.

[David Love AI27]

I have used both:

Went the cheap route for myself nomex underwear does not breath at all and the black nomex leaves black lint all over your body

I'm currently use Amber's or Jason's $500 suites much more comfortable

[gt40]

Definitely pony up for the more expensive suit. I went with a multi-layer cheap suit from G-Force and it was unbearable. Way too bulky and very, VERY hot. I used it for two weekends and sold it for about half what I paid for it and was glad to be rid of it.

And if you're too hot, get a Cool Shirt setup -- makes all the difference in the world

[AllZWay]

If you get the single layer you will have to wear the nomex underwear. I did this for the first year and it was blazing hot!! I would definitely stay away from the single layer.

That is what I was told, but I didn't see that in the rules anywhere.

[Rob Liebbe]

http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-x-light-300-racing-suit.html?productid=1104

I've really been happy with mine. Glenn has a silver one and mine is black. I know I paid a lot more than the above ad. I think the suit is discontinued or last year's model.

[mitchntx]

From the CCR ...

15.17.1 Driving Suits
A driver is required to wear a suit that covers his or her entire body except for hands, feet, and head. Driving suits shall be one piece carrying an SFI 3.2A/1 rating or higher (3.2A/5, 3.2A/10, 3.2A/15, or 3.2A/20) or FIA 8856-2000, FIA NORME 1986/1986. .

15.17.2 Underwear
Approved long underwear made of fire resistant material must be worn with all suits except those carrying a rating of SFI 3.2A/5, 3.2A/10, 3.2A/15, 3.2A/20 or FIA 8856- 2000. Underwear certified to SFI 3.3 or FIA 8856-2000 is strongly recommended in all cases.

[Al Fernandez]

As Mitch and the ccr states, it has nothing to do with number of layers, rather the fire rating.

[AllZWay]

Thanks for the help... I think I will just stick with what I have now. It fine for pretty much all but TWS in August.

[RichardP]

As Mitch and the ccr states, it has nothing to do with number of layers, rather the fire rating.


The perceived multi-layer requirement has to do with the past and fabric technology. In the past, only a two or three layered suit would meet the required SFI specifications. A single layered suit was automatically going to require underwear.

Suit material technology has come a long way and you can now get single layer suits that have a sufficient rating to not require underwear.


Richard P.

[Todd Covini]

Suit material technology has come a long way and you can now get single layer suits that have a sufficient rating to not require underwear.

Richard P.

Introducing the new Sparco Commando product line!

[Rsmith350]

Suit material technology has come a long way and you can now get single layer suits that have a sufficient rating to not require underwear.

Richard P.

Introducing the new Sparco Commando product line!

Careful.........we do have a gay cowboy running around :)