Driver Safety

Larry Hill · 07-07-2017, 07:33 AM

I was working on a race car yesterday and noticed a daylight source in the trunk of the car. Who ever installed the rear fire wall did not do the job according to the safety standards in the NHRA rule book. Where the roll cage went through the package tray using the factory speaker holes, the fire wall was omitted. This would not be a problem until........things get out of control, and then its burn baby burn.

The point of this post is to bring attention to all racers that should be looking at their cars with a very critical eye. A good motto to use during inspection " That will do usually won't "

With Tech reduced there will be fewer skilled eyes looking at our cars pointing out omissions that could affect the rest of our life. Be proactive on safety, your life may depend on it!

Got to get back to work , Indy is only a few days away!

RobbieRacer · 07-07-2017, 08:24 AM

Very good point Larry. But when installing the sheet metal around the bar you cant get it perfect. What is the best thing, (sealer), to use to fill in the gap?

BBF67 · 07-10-2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

With Tech reduced there will be fewer skilled eyes looking at our cars pointing out omissions that could affect the rest of our life. Be proactive on safety, your life may depend on it!

The genius who decided tech is a waste of time and figured the organization could save money by cutting back on techmen has put racers in danger. Be warned that it is now up to you to look closer at your car and figure out how you can get hurt or worse. The extra set of eyes that could have possibly found a potentially dangerous issue is no longer looking at your car.

Signman · 07-10-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RobbieRacer

Very good point Larry. But when installing the sheet metal around the bar you cant get it perfect. What is the best thing, (sealer), to use to fill in the gap?

Cut a square or rectangle of the same sheet metal then cut a hole in it the same size as the roll bat tube, cut it in half then rivet it in place tight to the tube.

FED 387 · 07-10-2017, 01:47 PM

Flexible lip seal grommets from Kennard industries or McMaster Carr-also can use weatherstripping glued into place or a paintable sealer from auto paying supply

Bob Mulry · 07-10-2017, 07:51 PM

Red FireStop calk in a calking gun

Mike Pearson · 07-10-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

Red FireStop calk in a calking gun

The red fire stop caulk would not be a good choice. It does not have much of an adhesive quality. It is mostly a filler for non moving joints. I don't think it would stay in place in this application. There are some silicone based caulks that are fire rated. These can be obtained from a commercial sealant supplier

RobbieRacer · 07-11-2017, 07:54 AM

I found some Fire Block sealer at Lowes thats good to 1300 degs. I bought a tube of it to see if it would work.

07-07-2017, 07:33 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Driver Safety I was working on a race car yesterday and noticed a daylight source in the trunk of the car. Who ever installed the rear fire wall did not do the job according to the safety standards in the NHRA rule book. Where the roll cage went through the package tray using the factory speaker holes, the fire wall was omitted. This would not be a problem until........things get out of control, and then its burn baby burn. The point of this post is to bring attention to all racers that should be looking at their cars with a very critical eye. A good motto to use during inspection " That will do usually won't " With Tech reduced there will be fewer skilled eyes looking at our cars pointing out omissions that could affect the rest of our life. Be proactive on safety, your life may depend on it! Got to get back to work , Indy is only a few days away! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-07-2017, 08:24 AM	#2
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Driver Safety Very good point Larry. But when installing the sheet metal around the bar you cant get it perfect. What is the best thing, (sealer), to use to fill in the gap? __________________ U/SA 79 Mustang

07-10-2017, 01:47 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Driver Safety Flexible lip seal grommets from Kennard industries or McMaster Carr-also can use weatherstripping glued into place or a paintable sealer from auto paying supply Last edited by FED 387; 07-10-2017 at 01:48 PM. Reason: Spelling

07-10-2017, 07:51 PM	#6
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Driver Safety Red FireStop calk in a calking gun __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

07-11-2017, 07:54 AM	#8
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Driver Safety I found some Fire Block sealer at Lowes thats good to 1300 degs. I bought a tube of it to see if it would work. __________________ U/SA 79 Mustang