Thursday, January 14, 2010

Fire systems...pull the pin!

I came across a piece of disturbing information today...one of those things that you know needs to be said and no one wants to say it...I am willing to take on the task!

BEFORE YOU GO ON THE TRACK TO PRACTICE, QUALIFY, OR RACE, YOU MUST BE SURE YOUR FIRE SYSTEM IS READY TO GO...PULL THE PIN TO MAKE SURE IT IS READY FOR USE!

Late this summer, a SCCA competitor died as a result of inhalation burns...his car was on fire when he tried to drive to the pit road that was a long way away...it did not work out well...the investigation into the incident found the safety pin had not been removed to "arm" the system.

TWO POINTS NEED TO BE MADE:
     1.  If you think your car is on fire, get it stopped and get out NOW!  It is not worth the risk!

     2.  Pull the pin to arm your fire system EVERY TIME you fasten your belts...make it a habit.

This tragedy needs to never be repeated.

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