Fire Suit rule ?

Bayou Shoe · 12-28-2007, 10:46 PM

For cars running 10.90 and 9.90 do they require a -15 suit now if they are running alky? I have heard yes and no and cannot seem to get a clear answer on this, does anyone here know.

Mike Hedger · 12-28-2007, 11:05 PM

I read the updated rules yesterday and the way I take it is Front engine open super charged or NO2 cars need one but in S/G S/ST over 135 you only need a 3.2A5 suit.

Mackie Family Racing · 12-29-2007, 11:02 AM

as I understand from reading the rules' revision, they backed off on the -15 boots and gloves (neither of which even exist, btw) for the NOS/alcohol cars running quicker than 7.49 -- but not the -15 firesuit requirement... spoke with Bob Lang about it, apparently the folks in charge are trying to address the serious injuries incurred in 2007 in fire-related accidents (e.g., Chick Ross)

as the -15 firesuit is a $1400+ ticket, it'll be interesting to see what happens to the T/D car counts...

srm

LUB 173R · 12-29-2007, 08:12 PM

What About Every One That Runs 8.90 @ A Buck 80 + And Runs Alcohol. Just Don't Get It....

sc1153 · 12-30-2007, 03:55 PM

SHHHHH........I wanted to build a new car to run T/D and 8.90 @ 177, I think I will BAIL on this idea.

1) SFI Diaper = $500.00
2) Suit = $1500.00
3) Updated Car = $15,000.00 (more after I sell mine)
4) Motor Upgrade = $5,000.00 - $7,000.00
5) Nitrous = $1,500.00
6) Alcohol System = $2,000.00

Not doing anything to my car and watching EVERYBODY else jumping through flaming hoops to pass tech with what they got already

*****************PRICELESS************************

Ill stick with my 2000 Mullis Antique Dragster and run 8.90 @ 170 and keep MONEY IN THE BANK!

TS310C · 01-02-2008, 12:44 PM

I have had a -15 suit since we started running nitrous. I got mine from Leaf. They did an excellent job. That has always been the rule in T/S and T/D nothing new. The only way you don't have to have one in T/S is if you have a steel firewall.

Mackie Family Racing · 01-03-2008, 07:21 PM

not true... the -15 requirement for TD was rescinded last year for naturally-aspirated, rear-engine NOS cars... matched the IHRA rule, which I believe is still -5... not sure about TS, you're probably correct

12-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#1
Bayou Shoe Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 78 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fire Suit rule ? For cars running 10.90 and 9.90 do they require a -15 suit now if they are running alky? I have heard yes and no and cannot seem to get a clear answer on this, does anyone here know.

12-28-2007, 11:05 PM	#2
Mike Hedger Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kemah TX Posts: 93 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fire Suit rule ? I read the updated rules yesterday and the way I take it is Front engine open super charged or NO2 cars need one but in S/G S/ST over 135 you only need a 3.2A5 suit. __________________ Mike Hedger S/C 4646 MPH Racing and Fabrication

12-29-2007, 11:02 AM	#3
Mackie Family Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fire Suit rule ? as I understand from reading the rules' revision, they backed off on the -15 boots and gloves (neither of which even exist, btw) for the NOS/alcohol cars running quicker than 7.49 -- but not the -15 firesuit requirement... spoke with Bob Lang about it, apparently the folks in charge are trying to address the serious injuries incurred in 2007 in fire-related accidents (e.g., Chick Ross) as the -15 firesuit is a $1400+ ticket, it'll be interesting to see what happens to the T/D car counts... srm

12-29-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
LUB 173R Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fire Suit rule ? What About Every One That Runs 8.90 @ A Buck 80 + And Runs Alcohol. Just Don't Get It....

12-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
sc1153 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Parlin, NJ Posts: 420 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fire Suit rule ? SHHHHH........I wanted to build a new car to run T/D and 8.90 @ 177, I think I will BAIL on this idea. 1) SFI Diaper = $500.00 2) Suit = $1500.00 3) Updated Car = $15,000.00 (more after I sell mine) 4) Motor Upgrade = $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 5) Nitrous = $1,500.00 6) Alcohol System = $2,000.00 Not doing anything to my car and watching EVERYBODY else jumping through flaming hoops to pass tech with what they got already ***************PRICELESS********************** Ill stick with my 2000 Mullis Antique Dragster and run 8.90 @ 170 and keep MONEY IN THE BANK! __________________ Chris DePascale S/ST 1531 & S/C 1153....Addicted Racing Jad153@aol.com

01-02-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fire Suit rule ? I have had a -15 suit since we started running nitrous. I got mine from Leaf. They did an excellent job. That has always been the rule in T/S and T/D nothing new. The only way you don't have to have one in T/S is if you have a steel firewall.

01-03-2008, 07:21 PM	#7
Mackie Family Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fire Suit rule ? not true... the -15 requirement for TD was rescinded last year for naturally-aspirated, rear-engine NOS cars... matched the IHRA rule, which I believe is still -5... not sure about TS, you're probably correct