[Fot] Kastner Cup Safety Gear

Tue Dec 10 14:35:17 MST 2019

SA 2010 helmets are also good through the end of next year.

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:40 PM vfracing--- via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Note the language used by SVRA for fire systems:
>
> On Board Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguishers shall be
> maintained according the manufacture’s recommendations.
>
> This is similar to the SCCA.
>
> For systems bearing an SFI label, this means they need to be tested every
> two years.   Dates are month-specific and shown on the label on the
> bottle.  Sometimes this is enforced, sometimes not.
>
> The small handheld fire extinguishers typically used (where allowed) in
> race cars often have  no periodic maintenance schedule on them.  Note that
> the National Fire Protection Association indicates a life expectancy of 12
> to 15 years.
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Harmuth via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> To: Christian Marx <tr4racing at googlemail.com>
> Cc: fot at autox. team. net <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 9, 2019 4:41 pm
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Kastner Cup Safety Gear
>
> Hi Christian, mine is the same. It was built before the FIA adopted a
> standard. It is good forever, (kind of like SPAM) from a sanctioning body
> point of view, it has no expiration date explicitly listed. But, I found
> out the helmet straps do have a date on them and a fixed lifetime .SCCA, my
> normal run group, doesn't check them as long as the HANS frame is in
> compliance. SVRA does look and I had to buy a new tether at the track.
> I have an original HANS brand device, I can't speak to the requirements or
> limitations on other manufacture's hardware.
>
> mike h
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 3:29 PM Chris Marx via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> my HANS doesn’t has a expire date on it. Means it lasts forever?
>
> Cheers
> Chris
>
>
>
> *Von:* Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> *Im Auftrag von *marty via Fot
> *Gesendet:* Montag, 9. Dezember 2019 18:57
> *Cc:* 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
> *Betreff:* [Fot] Kastner Cup Safety Gear
>
> Scott brings up an good point. Based on my tech experience at Watkins
> Glen, SVRA did a typical inspection on my car but they did go through all
> my gear and belts with a fine tooth comb. All your gear including your head
> and neck restraint MUST be up to date. If your HANS (or whatever version
> you run) is not current per the SVRA rules send them out for
> recertification now or you WILL have issues at tech come June.
>
> Marty
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Scott Janzen <sjanzen at me.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 9, 2019 10:37 AM
> *To:* marty <trmarty at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* 'Friends of Triumph' Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Fot] 2020 Kastner Cup December Update
>
> signed up. Easy.  If you are not doing any of the special events it’s only
> $100 to sign up.
> Time to send my Hans off to get re-certified - I hear SVRA checks this and
> belts.
>
> Scott Janzen
> GT6
>
> On Dec 7, 2019, at 8:44 AM, marty via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Good morning all. There is a bunch of activity going on behind the scenes
> for next years Kastner Cup at Mid Ohio. Some really neat things are falling
> into place. I should be able to share them with the masses next month
> hopefully when more things are finalized. On my unofficial list I have 58
> Triumph racers that have expressed intentions to be there. Given that some
> will not be able to make it and some will show up that are not on the FOT
> list it is looking like this will be a new record for the Kastner Cup
> races. I plan to start begging for paddock spots with SVRA in January. I
> have sketched out a preliminary paddock map and if everybody shows up we
> will be taking over more than half of the upper paddock. I need you to log
> onto the SVRA site and register for the event if you have not done so yet.
> Remember, this race is only going to cost you $100 and if you are able to
> start the feature race (Kastner Cup) on  Sunday you will get your $100
> back.  I have my driver count but when it comes to secure paddock space for
> the group the number of registrations is what is going to count when SVRA
> is going assign us spots. Stay warm and get those Triumphs ready!
>
> Marty Sukey
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