Basic protective clothing

[fatbaldbloke]

I was looking at trying a few sprints in 2009 in the speed series road going novice class.  Budget is of course a consideration as I already know I have to change my catch tank and get a set of different tyres.  What would be recommended as the minimum amount of protective clothing I will need.  I know I will need helmet and overalls, what about gloves, boots, balaclava, undies, etc - how much is mandatory.

I won't be doing races.

[barney]

a good start is here..beginners guide

helmet regs have changed so that they include a fireproof iinner.If you get one from the usual outlets,demon tweaks,gpr etc they will be able to advise you.

cheers

barney

[Mark Stanton]

Download a "Beginners Guide" from the Speed Series pages at www.wscc.co.uk    

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

For 2009 you will need Helmet (suggest you get one to FIA 8860-2004 or SNELL SA 2005 or BS6658 Type A/FR. The non FR BS helmets are being withdrawn in 2009 and there is a possibility that SNELL SA 2000 may be withdrawn 1/1/2010)

Also Overalls to FIA 8856-2000, if you get FIA 1986 these are being withdrawn 1/1/2010.

One of the other recent regs talks about having to wear gloves, but is not compulsory yet! It is good sense and personally I always go by the "if you've got it wear it" motto.

If you are buying new always get the latest spec you can, in 05 I bought a new helmet, which is to the SNELL 2000 spec, so will have to replace it in 2010

There have been a lot of changes this year and I am busy compliling a new list, but taking a bit of time and some of the wording is difficult to be certain what is meant. When done I will post, hopefully couples of weeks max.

[a4gom]

Nick am I correct in saying the current reg changes re all helmet standards is still a proposal and is proposed for the end of 2009 i.e. BS6658 Type A will be ok for next year and will need replacing for the 2010 season.

If it is still only a proposal I'm sure it will go through, safety issues usually do but anyone buying needs to know the proposals, there will be some shops out there who if asked "is this helmet suitable for competition" will be happy to say yes right up till the end of next year IYKWIM

[BigRuss]

I was trying to find out about arm restraints, haven't been able to find anyone who sells them or any pictures of how they are worn, can anyone help.

I tried googling arm restraints at work, but it wasn't too good a move!

[Mark Stanton]

You don't need arm restraints for sprints and hillclimbs  

well not for competing anyway            

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

Nick am I correct in saying the current reg changes re all helmet standards is still a proposal and is proposed for the end of 2009 i.e. BS6658 Type A will be ok for next year and will need replacing for the 2010 season.

If it is still only a proposal I'm sure it will go through, safety issues usually do but anyone buying needs to know the proposals, there will be some shops out there who if asked "is this helmet suitable for competition" will be happy to say yes right up till the end of next year IYKWIM

Hi Andy,

Nope it was in the Spring 08 Motorsports Now magazine in Red, which means "Ratified final" and therefore will be implemented on1/1/2010 so you should be OK for next year.

However the withdrawal of SNELL SA2000 is still a "may", so personally hoping that one lasts a bit longer as my helmet has been painted to my colours. And was brand new Jan 06.

Your right about the shops

Nick

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

There's a nice BS6658 type A/FR helmet going cheap here

John  

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

I was trying to find out about arm restraints, haven't been able to find anyone who sells them or any pictures of how they are worn, can anyone help.

I tried googling arm restraints at work, but it wasn't too good a move!

Russ, I bought a pair, but actually never used them, when you see cars rolling and arms being flung out they look a really good idea. As Mark says they are not required in the regs, but neither are boots, gloves, Fireproof underwear (particulalry hood) and Hans device, but I personally use all of these. Gives me the confidence to push a bit harder

So got a pair of arm restraints at discount if you want PM me.

[BigRuss]

Nick, you've got a message

[greenandmean]

Also Overalls to FIA 8856-2000, if you get FIA 1986 these are being withdrawn 1/1/2010.

When did that one sneak under the wire    new race suit for christmas 2009 then.  

[Mark Stanton]

I personally use all of these. Gives me the confidence to push a bit harder

That's just way too much information Mr A                

When did that one sneak under the wire

Been around in Motorsport Now updates for quite a while Mr P       You have a year to save for your new set      

[greenandmean]

Been around in Motorsport Now updates for quite a while Mr P       You have a year to save for your new set      

Haven't had a copy of Motorsport Now since I turned in the Clerks licence don't know if they have got the hump,  Must get round to ringing them and sorting it out.

[Mark Stanton]

You should also get one as a driver with an MSA licence as well    

Turning in my clerks licence as well             can't be   'd with all the paperwork