When does SFI cert. run out?

Joe Pinkston · 02-01-2009, 09:10 AM

My belts are dated Feb/07. Are they expired as of today (2-1-09), or are they good through the end of the month?

In the past it seems the belts I had expired when there was a considerable amount of down time between races and I would put in a new set right before the next race. Just wondering if I am o.k. for the Feb. races with these belts or not.

Thanks

Freddie · 02-01-2009, 09:29 AM

I beleive that would really be up to the tech inspector, and how the belts look. I for one would probably replace them, knowing they need to be replaced in a few weeks anyway. At worst, I know there will be some people at Bradenton's race selling belts.

David Ley · 02-01-2009, 09:59 AM

They are good till the last day of the month punched.

Joe Pinkston · 02-01-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks Dave.

voltdr · 02-02-2009, 11:41 PM

Also if the belts are good on the day of tech (like on a Friday), the cert is good for the whole event, even if the event completes on Sunday.

Bob Verwold · 02-03-2009, 06:53 AM

Just wondering, why would ya wait until the very last minute?

Joe Pinkston · 02-03-2009, 07:10 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Buying and changing out the belts isn't really a problem, but I figured since we only get 2 years out of them I should get all the use I can out of them before I toss these perfectly good belts into the garbage can. I'll go to Bradenton and Gainesville with these belts, then go by the local speed shop and pick up a new set during the 2 weeks between the Gainesville and Orlando races.

Bob Verwold · 02-03-2009, 07:43 AM

Ya know that round track guys can use them for 5 yrs. I give mine to a friend that races in a circle. you might try to sell them.......................

Lou SG2340 · 02-03-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pinkston

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Buying and changing out the belts isn't really a problem, but I figured since we only get 2 years out of them I should get all the use I can out of them before I toss these perfectly good belts into the garbage can. I'll go to Bradenton and Gainesville with these belts, then go by the local speed shop and pick up a new set during the 2 weeks between the Gainesville and Orlando races.

I use STROUD I send them in in Dec every 2 years & have them rewebed. Cost around $50.00. Cheaper than buying new.

Bob Verwold · 02-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou SG2340

I use STROUD I send them in in Dec every 2 years & have them rewebed. Cost around $50.00. Cheaper than buying new.

Did the same with mine this year with RCI but it was a one time deal. Are the STROUD an ongoing thing or a one time thing. Need to cut corners where we can...................

02-01-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	When does SFI cert. run out? My belts are dated Feb/07. Are they expired as of today (2-1-09), or are they good through the end of the month? In the past it seems the belts I had expired when there was a considerable amount of down time between races and I would put in a new set right before the next race. Just wondering if I am o.k. for the Feb. races with these belts or not. Thanks __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

02-01-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? I beleive that would really be up to the tech inspector, and how the belts look. I for one would probably replace them, knowing they need to be replaced in a few weeks anyway. At worst, I know there will be some people at Bradenton's race selling belts. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

02-01-2009, 09:59 AM	#3
David Ley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Jersey Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? They are good till the last day of the month punched. __________________ Dave Ley NHRA TECH

02-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? Thanks Dave. __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

02-02-2009, 11:41 PM	#5
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 700 Likes: 77 Liked 87 Times in 47 Posts	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? Also if the belts are good on the day of tech (like on a Friday), the cert is good for the whole event, even if the event completes on Sunday.

02-03-2009, 06:53 AM	#6
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? Just wondering, why would ya wait until the very last minute?

02-03-2009, 07:10 AM	#7
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? Thanks for the replies everyone. Buying and changing out the belts isn't really a problem, but I figured since we only get 2 years out of them I should get all the use I can out of them before I toss these perfectly good belts into the garbage can. I'll go to Bradenton and Gainesville with these belts, then go by the local speed shop and pick up a new set during the 2 weeks between the Gainesville and Orlando races. __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

02-03-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When does SFI cert. run out? Ya know that round track guys can use them for 5 yrs. I give mine to a friend that races in a circle. you might try to sell them.......................

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