WEmery7451@aol.com wrote:
> Dear FOT,
>
> I am in the process of replacing my historical driver's suit. I bought this
> suit over three decades ago from the recently late Ed Lowther, when it was no
> longer legal to spray fireproofing on the Red Baron suits. This suit has
> been clearing Tec Inspection the last five years by my wearing it to the
> tracks covered by pants and sweatshirts, thereby camouflaging the numerous
> spots that were sewed. While sitting on the grid at Watkins Glen this fall,
> my son silently detected two more slits.
>
> He recently bought a Bell Falcon Kevlar suit from Racer Wholesale for his
> driver's school. My spring/summer catalog indicates that Racer Wholesale no
> longer handles Bell equipment. I am presently plowing through a Simpson
> catalog (and several others) and being overwhelmed from all the options and
> data. My GCR is the 1998 issue (ordered a new one). I assumed that the SFI
> 3-2A/1 and SFI 3-2A/5 requirements have not changed.
>
> My lard factor (your height in inches divided into your weight in pounds)
> travels in a sin wave. I assume my estimated largest condition with margin
> should be used to size the suit. Also, to save time, I wrench on the car in
> the suit, covering it with old pants and sweatshirts. Durability should be
> another consideration.
>
> I plan on racing mostly Regional Races and an occasional National Race. Do
> any of you have suggestions on what approach I should take, or what is a
> reasonable level suit that I should buy? Any opinions will be appreciated.
> Thanks.
>
> Bill Emery
Get the best suit you can afford. Fire is not related to speed.
Mike Cook
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