Post by Crossbones Dennis on Nov 28, 2011 15:11:56 GMT -6
www.nhra.com/UserFiles/file/2012RuleBookAmendments.pdf
Full all-leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/2 suit mandatory on motorcycles running 120 mph or faster. Two-piece suits must be joined together with a metal 360 degree zipper at the waist. SFI Spec 40.1/1 or 40.1/2 suit or leather jacket, leather boots/shoes above the ankle, and leather gloves are mandatory on ALL motorcycles. Gloves must be Kevlar-lined or equipped with slide buttons. See General Regulations 10:10.
They may be working toward 1 piece leathers. It may be an issue of a company that is "Friendly" with the NHRA produces the "approved" leathers.
They will probably enforce this one like they did with the Kevlar gloves, which they didn't.
Worst case scenario would be a racer would have to have the zipper replaced.
I've seen guys on fast bikes at Gateway with their leathers not zipped together. Can you say plumber's pants?
Full all-leathers or SFI Spec 40.1/2 suit mandatory on motorcycles running 120 mph or faster. Two-piece suits must be joined together with a metal 360 degree zipper at the waist. SFI Spec 40.1/1 or 40.1/2 suit or leather jacket, leather boots/shoes above the ankle, and leather gloves are mandatory on ALL motorcycles. Gloves must be Kevlar-lined or equipped with slide buttons. See General Regulations 10:10.
They may be working toward 1 piece leathers. It may be an issue of a company that is "Friendly" with the NHRA produces the "approved" leathers.
They will probably enforce this one like they did with the Kevlar gloves, which they didn't.
Worst case scenario would be a racer would have to have the zipper replaced.
I've seen guys on fast bikes at Gateway with their leathers not zipped together. Can you say plumber's pants?