Safety and Rookie Car Details:

Safety First

Safety is our top priority—but it’s your responsibility. . 

• • Come prepared for week one of rookie school with a throttle stop and rookie switch installed.

  • This will help you get on the track faster and avoid delays. 

  • Cars must pass safety inspection and have a sticker to race. 

  • Missing a session could delay your driver’s readiness for opening day.

Safety Gear Required: (information pulled from NASCAR Youth Series Rulebook)

Helmet Rated - Snell SA 2010 or higher or SFI 24.1 or higher.

Helmet Shield – No cracks SFI 3.2 A/1 min. You will need a clear shield, tinted or amber are options. (Clear or Amber required at night)

From the NYS Rule Book: All participating drivers must wear a well fitted safety helmet designed specifically for auto racing (SA designation) that meets or exceeds the 2015 or better, Snell Foundation or SFI 24.1 and are labeled as such. Helmets will be in good condition (no exterior cracks, evidence of impact or deteriorating interior lining). Helmets will be subject to inspection at each event by the Technical, Safety and/or medical representative. Hair must not be visible under the helmet or outside the driver suit/jacket. 

a. Visors/Face shields must be in the down position when on the racing surface under green flag conditions. 

b. Clear, or amber, face shields must be worn after dark, or whenever track lights are turned on. 

c. No mohawks, spikes or decorative elements extending from the helmet are permitted. 

Driver Suit - All drivers must wear a one or two piece fire resistant suit which fits snugly around the neck, wrists and ankles, exposed skin not allowed. These items must meet SFI Foundation specifications 3.2A1 or higher. Jeans are not permitted. SFI 3.2A/5 mandatory in Formula Mod

Neck Collar – Nomex or Equivalent or Head Neck Restraint such as Hans, Simpson Hybrid, Nex Gen that are SFI 38.1 certified. Good the 5 years from date of certification. 

Head & Neck Restraints - SFI approved 38.1 may be used without Neck Collar. Must be renewed within every five (5) years and always be current. 

Arm Restraints - Worn at wrist sized long enough to just reach top of steering wheel. 

Head Sock recommended – SFI rated.

Gloves - All drivers must wear Nomex or equivalent gloves that must completely cover the hands and fingers. SFI Foundation specifications 3.3 or higher.

Shoes - Completely cover feet, flat bottom Min

Arm Restraints- Arm restraints are mandatory and must be worn at all times during competition. Center fastening point will be fastened in conjunction with quick release safety belts.  Arm restraints are fastened securely to the driver’s forearms, (between the wrist and elbow) never at or above the elbow. Arm restraints should be adjusted short enough to keep the driver from reaching more than two or three inches above the steering wheel.