TM/FC Rules - Driver
DRIVER: 10
(ALSO, REFER TO FIA INTERNATIONAL SPORTING CODE, APPENDIX L)
10.1 ARM RESTRAINTS Mandatory. See General Regulations 10.3.
10.2 CREDENTIALS Valid FIA International License mandatory. See General
Regulations 10.4.
10.3 DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM Three-inch (7.6 cm) driver restraint system meeting
SFI Spec 16.1 mandatory. All belts must be covered with a fireresistant
covering. Mounting points must be covered with either sheet metal or an
acceptable fire-resistant material. Restraint system must be updated at two-year
intervals from date of manufacture. See General Regulations 10.5.
10.4 HELMET Helmet meeting SNELL SA95, SA2000, or SFI 31.2A Spec, or BSI BS
6658-65 type A (including all amendments) Specs mandatory. See General
Regulations 10.7.
10.5 NECK COLLAR Full 360-degree neck collar meeting SFI Spec 3.3 mandatory. See
General Regulations 10.8.
10.6 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Driver's suit meeting SFI Spec 3.2A/20, gloves 3.3/15,
boots 3.3/15, and head sock 3.3 mandatory. SFI 3.2A/20 items must be returned to
manufacturer for re-certification at 5 year intervals from date of manufacture.
A head sock is not mandatory when helmet is manufactured with a skirt, labeled
as meeting SFI Spec 3.3. Fresh-air breathing system mandatory. System must be
manufactured and installed by the original helmet manufacturer or with written
authorization of the original helmet manufacturer. Helmet must meet applicable
SFI and/or SNELL Specs with freshair system installed. Compressed air only. Air
can be supplied "on demand" or by constant pressure.