Need a Race Suit? Custom Andretti Racing Suits

[Zulu993]

Not a sponsor, but what a fire sale : http://www.877racelap.com/

How can you go wrong at $89.99. Only two sizes available: XXL and XXXL

[Jad]

Careful, I don't see anything about FIA approved or fire resistant, so they may not be useable at PCA events....

[MR LIPP]

I noticed it said "flame resistant fabric". What does that mean? Ok or not?

[ChuckS]

The fine print says "single layer". That will probably not pass the SFI rating that we require (SFI 3.2 ?)

[Gunter]

Heck, if you think your life is worth $ 89.99-go for it.
How could you be wrong? Hope you don't have to find out....

[martinreinhardt]

I agree with Gunter, don't save on safety equipment.

A single layer suit is good for GoKarting. GT cars usually require a 2 layer suit plus underwear. Personally, I am wearing a 3 layer FIA suit plus 1 layer fire resistant FIA underwear (socks, pants, shirt, balaclava) for open-wheel racing. The FIA approved equipment cost a little more, but is better IMO.

[davidsq]

Personally, I am wearing..........

don't get us started

[Zulu993]

I called the office late today to check on the quality, but got their message center. I would think there is some consideration of safety here if you're driving an IRL look-a-like and you have to protect your client. I'm not sure they're up to the FIA standards or OMP/Stand 21 quality, but there again I've seen the likes of many drivers in POC/PCA in the single ply g-force overall type suits that can't be that protective. At least you get the Andretti / Gordon monogramming / embroidering for free!


Safety is definitely personal - I see drivers wearing glamorous $1000+ driving suites and booties, but won't spend the $900 on a HANS device to protect their head and neck.

[Jad]

Remember several things:

1. There are a lot of stupid people,
2. There are a lot of cheap people,
3. Survival of the fittest is mostly dead,
4. Many people buy race suits purely for looks, not for driving. My first 'racing' suit was for a Schumacher Halloween costume.
5. Some vehicles, like karts, don't need fire protection, so the thin suits are cheaper and cooler.
6. Some of our classes only require your skin to be covered, others require the real safety equipment.

Decide your needs as they makes all different, price, quality and safety levels to cover everyones needs.

[Dan Chambers]

Remember several things:

1. There are a lot of stupid people,

Hey! I resemble that remark!

2. There are a lot of cheap people,

See above....ibid

3. Survival of the fittest is mostly dead,

"Mostly" being the key word. Darwinism may not always apply to the human condition, from what I've seen.

4. Many people buy race suits purely for looks, not for driving. My first 'racing' suit was for a Schumacher Halloween costume.

And you looked "mahvelous!"

5. Some vehicles, like karts, don't need fire protection, so the thin suits are cheaper and cooler.

I think, cautiously, that any vehicle carrying flammable fuels require some protection. It just depends on the amount of risk any one person is willing to take for "lower risk" conditions (carts, etc).

6. Some of our classes only require your skin to be covered, others require the real safety equipment.

"Real." Define "real". Again, I think the risks are subjective to the person in classes of cars that don't "require" fire-protected suits. I, for one, am considering a single-layered suit with protective undergarments (no-not Depends ) for the big track events. Even though I'm in Stock (maybe even Street Stock) class, I'm not too comfortable running at triple-digit speeds in traffic with a fuel tank sitting right above my feet. I'm "required" to wear only long-sleeve shirt and long pants made of cotton, but I'm seriously cconsidering going to a higher step of protection for the big track/high speed events. (Trying to avoid #3's potential outcome.)

Decide your needs as they makes all different, price, quality and safety levels to cover everyones needs.

Yes. Totally agree. And ... don't be afraid to err on the side of safety.

Just my thoughts...

[kleggo]

Not a sponsor, but what a fire sale : http://www.877racelap.com/

How can you go wrong at $89.99. Only two sizes available: XXL and XXXL

XXL and XXXL

LOL!
must me intended for people in Ohio..........................