Safety Gear
28th July, 2009
From NASR the following are the Minimum Safety Standards that are set in place
for the 2008/2009 season. Please note: If you are unsure about your race gear, please take it to Thommo at Bandit
Motorgear. He is happy to check it for you to ensure it meets the safety requirements.
APPAREL & HELMETS
A - All Sedan Divisions
ASCF - All Divisions Except Super Sedans
B - All Divisions
V - All Classic Drivers*
JD Junior Competitors & Extraneous Events**
• Race suit
Race Suit must meet minimum standard of either SFI 3.2A/1, FIA 1986 Norme (FIA 1986 Norme is
allowed until June 30, 2010) or the higher standard of apparel and be a one (1) peice suit.
• Helmet
Helmet must meet minimum standard of either Snell M 2000, Snell M 2005, AS1698 standard
full faced helmet or the higher standard Snell helmets.
AS1698 helmet must be no older than 5 years from the manufacturer date
(please check the manufacturer date prior to purchase).
All drivers must wear a full faced helmet *** (see definition below)
with a visor that must be closed whilst competing (no goggles) in all divisions.
• Horse Collar/Head and Neck Restraint
Horse collar is compulsory without a Head and Neck Restraint
If you wear a Head and Neck Restraint, it must conform with either the
FIA or SFI 38.1 standards. However, if you are using a AS1698 helmet with the
device, you may not modify the helmet in any way. If the helmet must be modified
to wear the head and neck restraint device, you must wear the Snell helmet.
* Vintage/Classic safety regulations will be reviewed once the national body for
Vintage/Classic Drivers has been established.
** Extraneous Events such as demo derby will have their own standards.
*** A full face helmet covers the entire head, with a rear that covers the base of the skull,
and a protective section over the front of the chin. Such helmets have an open cutout
in a band across the eyes and nose, with a visor or shield that generally swivels up
and down to allow access to the face that must be closed whilst competing (no goggles).
No Open Faced or Modular (flip-up) helmets allowed.
BOOTS, BALACLAVAS, GLOVES & UNDERWEAR
All Divisions
• Boots
Boots are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3,
FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010)
• Balaclavas
Balaclavas are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3,
FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010)
• Gloves
Gloves are compulsory in all divisions and must comply with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000
or FIA ISO6940 (FIA ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010). It is recommended they are
the Gauntlet Style glove and they must not be modified in any way.
• Underwear
Underwear must be worn conforming with SFI 3.3, FIA 8856-2000 or FIA ISO 6940
(ISO6940 is allowed until June 30, 2010) . All drivers must wear cotton under-garments
(eg. no synthetic boxer shorts), and no under wires on bras. There must be no synthetic
attire and no jewellery to be worn by a competitor whilst competing.