Recently, I ran into a situation that I had not seen coming and is so easily prevented...your track officials need to be very familiar with head/neck restraints. One of the drivers in this race was delayed moving out for the start as he somehow had not been able to get his restraints applied. No one around him felt comfortable helping as they were not familiar with it and knew getting it done was very important.
Take a few minutes at your next officials meeting and show your officials how to operate the fasteners and QD (quick disconnect) releases. Just being given the chance to get it in their hands and work with it for a minute will make all the difference in the world!
Look for things not to take for granted...and pay attention when issues arise.
At the end of the day, everyone goes home standing up!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Racing safety water additives
If you are using a water-based extinguishing system, or even have pressurized water extinguishers, it is important to know about water additives.
Our company sells FireAide 2000...while I really like this product, there are other good products available. The advantages of using these products is basically three issues...first of all, it helps remove heat from fires like crazy...secondly, it makes water appropriate for any fire except electrical...thirdly, unburned fuel that is covered with FireAide will not burn, in fact, we could extinguish a fusee in fuel we had just extinguished with FireAide. In general, they are non-toxic, biodegradable, and non-corrosive. Can't say that for dry chemical.
Extinguishers can be easily refilled and returned to service using these agents...refill, re-pressurize, and they are ready!
What agents are you using and why? Very interested to hear some feedback.
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Just a note...the fire system I designed a couple of years ago is now known as the "Fire Tiger Fire Suppression System." Several systems have been sold...$3495.00...comes ready to go, including 5 gals of FireAide 2000. Please view our videos on our Facebook page and on YouTube.
Keith
Monday, January 3, 2011
2011 Rules
What are you doing to promote safety through your track or sanctioning bodies rules? It is that time of year. Do you require use of head/neck restraints for all classes? Do all your classes use window nets? How about helmets...have you updated your rules to account for the new Snell standards?
Racing safety is not for wimps...step up, talk with your promoter or sanctioning body and make the arguement for these subjects, and so many more. If you don't, who will?
Racing safety is not for wimps...step up, talk with your promoter or sanctioning body and make the arguement for these subjects, and so many more. If you don't, who will?
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