Home of the Jimmy C. Wall Speedway
Huntsville, Alabama
Dedicated on 07/22/09 at the 2009 Eastern Grands
Racing Gear Tips
This is an important area that involves your child’s safety.
All QMA safety equipment needs to be SFI approved and dated.
Official Rules taken from the QMA Website. 1. Arm Restraints a. Arm restraints are mandatory for all drivers (when driving a quarter midget racecar), and will be used in conjunction with the seatbelt’s quick release for minimal egress in event of accident. b. Arm restraints are fastened securely to the driver’s forearms, (between the wrist and the elbow), never at or above the elbow. c. The arm restraint should be adjusted so that it is short enough to keep the driver from reaching just two or three inches above the steering wheel. 2. Face Shield a. Clear, or amber, face shields must be worn after dark, or whenever track lights are turned on. b. Tear offs are optional at dirt tracks. 3. Gloves a. Two layer Nomex or equivalent gloves are mandatory. b. Gloves must completely cover the hands and fingers. c. Driver’s gloves require a SFI 3.3/5 rating or greater. 4. Helmet a. Drivers will wear a well fitted, full face, professional type crash helmet of the type which is one-piece from the forehead to the base of the skull and similarly covers the ears and chin area. b. Helmets used in QMA are required to use a SA90 or newer Helmet or SFI 24.1 youth spec helmet. Effective 1/1/09 you will be required to use a SA2000 or newer Helmet or SFI 24.1 youth spec helmet. c. Helmet shall be in good condition (no exterior cracks, evidence of impact or deteriorating interior lining/shock absorbing material). d. All hair will be under the helmet or inside jacket/driver’s suit when driving a quarter midget. e. Helmet shall be inspected by track safety at the start of the racing season (as a minimum). f. It is strongly recommended that drivers of “AA” and Half Midgets use Nomex Hoods (Head Socks). g. Visors must be down when practicing, hot lapping, and under green flag conditions. h. Helmet hooks are not allowed 5. Jackets & Suits a. All upper-body clothing must be securely fastened. b. Jacket or Suit must provide full coverage from neck to waist and extend completely to the gloves. c. All Jackets or Suits must have a minimum SFI rating of 3.2A/1 or higher. 6. Neck Collar a. A neck collar is mandatory. b. Neck Collar made of Nomex or equivalent is mandatory with a recommended rating of SFI 3.3, effective 1/1/09 this will be mandatory. 7. Pant Legs a. Pants must be waist to ankle length, (no shorts or Capri’s) and a minimum of a denim material (no sweat pants, pajama pants or nylon material), and not to allow exposed skin. b. Safety Director recommends that pants carry a SFI 3.2A-5 or higher rating. 8. Shoes a. Shoes are required that completely cover the feet for all drivers, handlers, alternate handlers, flagman and others in hot chute, work area, staging area, racing surface, scaling and fueling area. b. Flat bottom shoes only. 9. Hans or Hutchins device a. Hans device may be used without Neck Collar. b. Hutchins device requires Neck Collar.
There will be no degrading of any drivers safety equipment requirements, this includes but is not limited to Helmets, gloves, suits and so on.
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