mikeblaszczak
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This rule was promised by a Stewards Sopbox at the beginning of the year after the wording of the safety belt rule was changed at the Spring Meeting.
SFI certification studies the decomposition of belts, but only simulates two years of wear. ICSCC is one of the few organizations that doesn't expire SFI-stamped belts after two years since the manufacture date of the belts. This rule change reduces the time that SFI belts may see use after their manufacture date, bringing the expiry into line with the engineering and testing specification of the product.
While this change might increase the incremental cost of preparing a race car, it will reduce the cost of insurance, post-accident care, and trauma to drivers involved in accidents.
SFI certification studies the decomposition of belts, but only simulates two years of wear. ICSCC is one of the few organizations that doesn't expire SFI-stamped belts after two years since the manufacture date of the belts. This rule change reduces the time that SFI belts may see use after their manufacture date, bringing the expiry into line with the engineering and testing specification of the product.
While this change might increase the incremental cost of preparing a race car, it will reduce the cost of insurance, post-accident care, and trauma to drivers involved in accidents.