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The driver must wear the following: VE.3.3.1 Driver Suit
A one piece suit, made from a minimum of two layers of Flame Resistant Material that covers the body from the neck to the ankles and the wrists.
Each suit must meet one or more of the following standards and be labeled as such:
SFI 3.2A/5 (or higher ex: /10, /15, /20)
SFI 3.4/5 (or higher ex: /10, /15, /20)
FIA Standard 1986
FIA Standard 8856-2018 VE.3.3.2 Underclothing
All competitors should wear fire retardant underwear (long pants and long sleeve shirt) under their approved Driver Suit.
VE.3.3.3 Balaclava
A Balaclava (head sock) which covers the driver’s head, hair and neck, made from Flame Resistant Material
VE.3.3.4 Socks
Socks made from Flame Resistant Material that cover the bare skin between the driver’s suit and the Shoes.
VE.3.3.5 Shoes
Shoes or boots made from Flame Resistant Material that meet an approved standard and labeled as such:
FIA Standard 8856-2018 VE.3.3.6 Gloves
Gloves made from Flame Resistant Material.
Gloves of all leather construction or fire retardant gloves constructed using leather palms with no insulating Flame Resistant Material underneath are not acceptable.
VE.3.3.7 Arm Restraints
a. Arm restraints must be worn such that the driver can release them and exit the vehicle
unassisted regardless of the vehicle’s position.
b. Arm restraints must be commercially manufactured. Arm restraints certified to SFI Spec
3.3 and labeled as such meet this requirement.