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VE.3.1 General

VE.3.1.1 Any Driver Equipment:

a. Must be in good condition with no tears, rips, open seams, areas of significant wear, abrasions or stains which might compromise performance.

b. Must fit properly

c. May be inspected at any time VE.3.1.2 Flame Resistant Material

For this section some, but not all, of the approved materials are: Carbon X, Indura, Nomex, Polybenzimidazole (common name PBI) and Proban.

VE.3.1.3 Synthetic Material – Prohibited

Shirts, socks or other undergarments (not to be confused with flame resistant underwear) made from nylon or any other synthetic material which could melt when exposed to high heat are prohibited.

VE.3.1.4 Officials may impound any non approved Driver Equipment until the end of the competition.