I have a brand new Worth nomex two layer suit with-out a SFI patch. Is it still legal in SCCA? Hate to buy another just because of the patch. Help out a old racer with this info. Thanks DICK
Dick
If you read the GCR it specifies that you must have a SFI rated suit or a FIA homologated suit. Where the GCR gets fuzzy is that it says a FIA rated suit supercedes a SFI suit. Confused yet?
If this helps check out the www.ogracing.com website for sparco suits that are FIA homologated and carry the SFI 5 rating(meaning no nomex underwear is required).
Hope that helps.
Dave Parker
Actually, the GCR requires NEITHER an SFI tag NOR an FIA homologation - and the rules are not in the least fuzzy. Taking the word of someone selling suits seems like a great way to spend money but a lousy way to make a decision.
Homework is due at the beginning of class tomorrow - read and summarize s17.23.1, p. 137.